Literary Corner: More at 11
The thing that people get wrong about fire is that they assume it destroys everything in its path. This is true at first, but it’s only half the story. The fire isn’t the problem, or even the symptom...
View ArticleBeaverton Super Kids: Meet Ademidun, a Super Kid!
About Ademidun Ademidun is 6yrs old, soon to be 7, and is going to be a 2nd grader at Hope Chinese Charter School. Ademidun is a super student because as a first grader he is working 2 years above...
View ArticleTualatin Valley Fire & Rescue: Talk to Your Kids About Fire and Life Safety
By Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue It’s that time again — when Beaverton students will head back to class. And for many students, this may be the school year where they will be trusted to be home...
View ArticleBeaverton Police Department: Drive Safely, Kids Back to School
By Police Staff September is back to school month. Approximately 41,000 students will be commuting to and from schools in the Beaverton School District. You will see an increase of pedestrians and...
View ArticleMusings of a Beaverton Teen: How I Spent My Summer Vacation
by Lani Garcia (11th Grader) It’s that time of the year again! School is starting, and everyone is going to ask each other what they did over the summer. While I spent my summer camping and hanging out...
View ArticleNot Just for Seniors: Healthy Aging
By Rhonda Kay Leonard What makes one’s life enjoyable and meaningful all the way through late adulthood? In part it’s the ability to engage in enjoyable activities and share life with neighbors,...
View ArticleTualatin Hills Park & Recreation District: Connecting People, Parks and...
by Bill Evans With THPRD’s historic Schlottmann House in need of a fresh coat of paint, the park district didn’t have to look very far for a project manager. Mike Janin, THPRD’s superintendent of...
View ArticleFarmer’s Market Vendor Spotlight
Vendor Spotlight: Lonely Lane Farms Lonely Lane Farms Booth Offers New Products and Celebrates 15 Years at the Market Mike and Patty Kloft of Lonely Lane Farms are third and fifth generation family...
View ArticleTravel Beaverton & Beyond: Cruise the Rhine River
A tribute to the queen of Europe’s great rivers, the captivating Rhine. Begin in the legendary city of Amsterdam, with its myriad canals and distinctive architecture. Visit the majestic Gothic...
View ArticleCatalyst – The Newsletter: Giving it Away for Free
A lot of business owners and managers don’t like giving stuff away for free. There are all kinds of theories about this. Some believe it is productive, and gets people to come back…or simply be more...
View ArticleLiterary Corner Flash Fiction: Windows
“It ain’t the worst job in the world,” he said, pulling his T-bar from his hip bucket and swiping at the window. “Decent hours, decent pay. And you never know what you’re gonna see.” He chuckled and...
View ArticleBeaverton Super Kids: Meet Ryan, Super Kid!
Ryan K. is 15 years old and going to be a 10th grader at Tualatin High School. Ryan is a super student because he has completed the Kumon Math program this summer. This means that at 15 years old, Ryan...
View Article(Dis)abilities + Work + Beaverton = No Problem! Meet Carlo Umanzor, Employed!
By Dirkse CC Team D’vida Injury Clinic & Wellness Center Have you ever noticed the nice, soft, fluffy flannel sheets while visiting your alternative healthcare provider for a massage or acupuncture...
View ArticleTualatin Valley Fire & Rescue: Working Smoke Alarms Save Lives
By Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue October is Fire Prevention Month, and Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue wants to remind you to check your smoke alarms. It’s important to hear the beep where you...
View ArticleBeaverton Police Department: Halloween Safety Tips
By Police Staff Halloween is enjoyed by both kids and adults alike! This year Halloween falls on a Tuesday and there are lots of community locations you can take your trick-or-treaters to that are safe...
View ArticleBusiness Spotlight: Light Touch – Deep Healing
By Claire Darling Revolutionary Wellness Clinic in Downtown Beaverton Provides Effective, Affordable Bodywork: Open Daily with Walk-in Convenience Cascadia Community Bowen Clinic provides high quality...
View ArticleMusings of a Beaverton Teen: The Beautiful Wonders of Autumn Leaves
by Lani Garcia (11th Grader) Fall is my favorite season of the year. I love the crisp, rainy days, the rich smelling candles, and all the vivid colored leaves that line the streets when they fall....
View ArticleKPTV FOX Channel 12: Missing Giraffe in Beaverton?
By KPTV Staff Some social media confusion led the Beaverton Police Department to issue an unusual statement: “We are not searching for a baby giraffe.” Officers said errant social media reports...
View ArticleTualatin Hills Park & Recreation District: Connecting People, Parks and...
by Bob Wayt Mountain View Champions Park, a 21.5-acre site in Aloha featuring “Champions Too,” Oregon’s first athletic field for people of all abilities, is now open to the public. The park is owned...
View ArticleCatalyst – The Newsletter: Don’t Go That Route
When life presents you the opportunity to shine, don’t let it slip through your fingers! When a customer has a question, answer it QUICKLY! No ignoring…no waiting! If one of your beloved clients, who...
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