The chain of survival for cardiac patients, You can be a vital link
As part of Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue’s commitment to create safer communities, our team continues to work with community partners to strengthen the chain of survival for cardiac patients....
View ArticleValentine’s Wine Tasting Loop, February 14-16
One of the perks of living in the Beaverton area is the proximity to Oregon wine country. Wine country is literally in Beaverton’s backyard, and some of the region’s best wineries are closer than you...
View ArticleMeet Giselle, a 15-year-old super student Thanks to the Kumon program
Giselle is a 15-year-old 9th grader who is a Kumon double completer! This means that before even finishing her freshman year of school, she has achieved a high level of reading and math. In Reading,...
View ArticleMarch is National Nutrition Month: Every day is a good day to eat right
It’s not always easy to eat right at any age. Seniors may have a few extra hurdles to jump. Food choices may be limited due to illness, chewing problems, lack of appetite or inability to shop or...
View ArticlePREPARE for a SMOOTH HOME SALE this YEAR: Attend a Downsizing Seminar on...
Every year, we buy one more of this and one more of that, but where does it go? Has it been used or is just housed in a closet not seeing the light of day? Have you become guardian over your children’s...
View ArticleDo you have cloudy headlight covers? Try using a little toothpaste
Hello loyal Beaverton readers! Many thanks to everyone who has called and written in asking for help with all kinds of automotive issues. From buying or selling a new or used car to common or unusual...
View ArticleKids and spinal check-ups: Attend the Kids and Chiropractic Workshop, 3/30
We all want what’s best for our kids and navigating the endless array of parenting and medical advice for even the common cold is daunting. What many parents might not know, is that professional...
View ArticleMy quest to see the northern lights, but study up before you go
About a year ago, my family took a trip to Alaska in hopes to see the infamous aurora borealis, also known as the northern lights. But we didn’t do enough planning and ended up not being able to see...
View ArticleThe Realities of Postpartum: Services to help around Beaverton
If you run in any parenting corner of the internet (and maybe even if you don’t), you probably heard about the ad for Frida Mom that was rejected from running during the Oscars. It depicts the...
View ArticlePolice detective serves on national summit, Recognizing Detective Chad Opitz
Beaverton Police Detective Chad Opitz was one of four law enforcement professionals nationwide who was invited by the U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Attorney General’s Office, to sit on an...
View ArticleBringing smiles to kid’s faces One sock at a time
A Beaverton woman is on a mission to bring smiles and warm feet to children in need. Andie Proskus, 27, has muscular dystrophy and has been in the hospital due to surgeries and therapy for much of her...
View ArticleExplore a career in the fire service, TVF&R invites you to join the team
Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue personnel will be participating in several recruitment events in the months ahead, offering unique experiences that give people an inside look at what it’s like to be...
View ArticleMeet Amber, a 7-year-old super student! Thanks to the Kumon program
Amber V. is a 7-years-old first grader. This super student is working at a second-grade level in both math and reading. She is a busy kid who sings, dances, acts with the Journey Theater Group. She is...
View ArticleMaking Every Milestone Count. Congratulations to Andrew!
In employment, we love to celebrate all types of milestones, like getting new tasks, getting a promotion, or celebrating an anniversary. For Andrew Dan, that milestone was achieving his 5th year as a...
View ArticleWhat is Brain Training? And can it really transform lives & families?
Are you tired of being tired, worry that you can’t focus or are concerned that your child is having difficulty learning and coping? NeurOptimal® brain training offers a gentle, non-invasive and...
View ArticleImprove your neighborhood. Let us know your ideas
The Fiscal Year 2020-21 Capital Improvements Plan (CIP) will be published in early July. We welcome input and involvement from the public on this process and would love to hear from you! Draft 1 is...
View ArticleProviding meals to students in need. Lionheart Coffee steps up during school...
With some schools not being able to provide meals to students who need them, a number of restaurants pitched in to help. One of those businesses was Lionheart Coffee Co. Lionheart workers began handing...
View ArticleApril is National Distracted Driving Month. Please stay alert & distraction free
Since April is National Distracted Driving Month, it is a good time to remind drivers of the importance of staying focused on the single most important activity while driving: DRIVING. From 2014-2018,...
View ArticleWhat Do We Do Now? Keep Calm and Stay at Home
Right now, everything is strange. The global coronavirus pandemic has substantially changed the way all of us are living our lives. Schools are closed. Businesses are severely limited. Many of our...
View ArticleViva Village understands that aging is a team sport. Let’s do it together!
The Meaning of Service The Viva Village logo includes the tagline Serving Beaverton and Beyond. When this grassroots organization of members and volunteers began operation with 30 members in 2017,...
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