Beaverton Super Kids: Meet Connor, Super Kid!
About Connor Connor is a 9 ½ year old 3rd grader at Greenway Elementary. Connor is a super student because he is working one year above grade level in both math and reading. When Connor is not doing...
View ArticleCatalyst – The Newsletter, They Called Me Sir!
I have driven past Firehouse Subs in Beaverton for a couple years now. Never visited until recently. No reason for my visit really, other than I was in a hurry, and hungry and they are right next to my...
View ArticleBusiness Spotlight: Yes Class
By Jacob Hyung Yes Class, a global after-school tutoring company, is opening a new innovative learning center in Beaverton. Illinois-based Yes Class, which has franchises across the country, opened its...
View Article(Dis)abilities + Work + Beaverton = No Problem! Meet The Class of 2017!
By Dirkse CC Team The 10 young adults pictured participated in a graduation or “aging out” ceremony held on June 10th, 2017 at Cedar Mills Bible Church. Like many graduates they were excited to hear...
View ArticleBeaverton Police Department: Law Enforcement’s Take on the Month of July
By Police Staff Other than the 4th of July, the month is full of official and unofficial dates of interest. We took just a few of those illustrious days of recognition and tried to put a law...
View ArticleStraight Talk from the Deputy’s Desk: Marine Patrol Unit and Other Sheriff News
By Sheriff Office Staff Warm weather means more time in the water. Our Marine Patrol Unit is dedicated to keep Washington County waterways safe and enjoyable for the community through education,...
View ArticleBeaverton Teen Talk: Depression, Anxiety, and Suicide
By Tyannah Mims (Grade 9) Okay let’s talk about something important. I know this might be a really tough topic to talk about, but it’s something that people need to have on their minds. When it’s not...
View ArticleEat Right Get Well: 4 Mason Jar Salads to Bring on the Go
By Curves/Jenny Craig With so many fruits and veggies coming into season, it’s easy to make your menus more delicious and more diverse with a fresh salad! And, whether your greens will be a healthy...
View ArticleBFM Vendor Spotlights: Purple Cow & Vintyr Wineries
Purple Cow Winery Welcome to Purple Cow Vineyards where we strive to utilize uncommon varietals and techniques to give you a unique Oregon perspective on wine. We focus on educating ourselves and our...
View ArticleCatalyst – The Newsletter: Don’t Blame Amazon
So, the other day, the Kids Action Company I own (Play.Fit.Fun) had an obstacle course set up at an event. A business owner I know was there and was complimenting me on the set up. With one of the...
View ArticleLiterary Corner: The App
Graham Stratton fumed over the statement he’d just received in the mail. CFO of a Fortune 500 company and he’d fallen for the oldest trick in the book. Forty-five thousand dollars he’d invested using...
View ArticleBeaverton Super Kids: Vrishank and Catherine
About Vrishank Vrishank is a Double Completer of Kumon which means he is doing college level work in reading and math while still being in the 9th grade at Sherwood HS. He is on the Varsity Swimming...
View Article(Dis)abilities + Work + Beaverton = No Problem! Meet Brian Williams, Employed!
By Dirkse CC Team Who doesn’t love pizza? Brian Williams of Beaverton loves it so much he walks up and down the sidewalk enthusiastically waving the Round Table Pizza lunch special sign on 185th...
View ArticleTualatin Valley Fire & Rescue: Enjoy the Health Benefits of Swimming, It’s...
By Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue Swimming offers many health and fitness benefits. It works your entire body, enhances your cardiovascular conditioning, builds muscle strength and endurance, and...
View ArticleBeaverton Education Foundation: BEF Fires Up Raku Pottery at Aloha High,...
By BEF Staff Students at Aloha High School were able to take part in Raku pottery this year under the guidance of Whitney Daley. Raku pottery is created with an ancient Japanese ceramic firing process...
View ArticleCover Story: World of Smiles Pediatric Dentistry Grows Up
By Nicholas Peterka Dr. Michelle Stafford started World Of Smiles Pediatric Dentistry in 2008 in the Cedar Mill neighborhood, and later grew her business, adding a North Portland location in 2015 with...
View ArticleTualatin Hills Park & Recreation District: Connecting People, Parks and...
by Bill Evans THPRD is about to hit a bullseye with archery enthusiasts. Through a partnership with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, the park district has built a new range at the PCC Rock...
View ArticleTravel Beaverton & Beyond: 7 Days on a Boat! What Am I Going to Do?
20+ cruises later, my husband can’t wait to go on another ‘floating resort’. For many, the perfect vacation includes the nonstop fun and sun of a tropical resort-style cruise to the Caribbean where you...
View ArticleVendor Spotlight: Bonsante Gourmet Dog Food
Bonsante gourmet dog food was born of a desire to feed the most healthful, natural and high quality foods to my beloved pets. Disclaimer – I am not making any claims that Bonsante cures anything. This...
View ArticleCatalyst – The Newsletter: What Ever Happened to Daydreaming?
Man, do our brains work a lot these days. Our minds are always ON! We seem to be focused on everything these days. Statistics, analytics… they are available for everything these days, and it is easy...
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