Gardening is in full swing at the Beaverton Farmers Market: Happy Spring!
#BeavertonFarmersMarket With the first day of spring behind us, the market is looking forward to the warmer longer days that spring promises. Of course, this is the market staff being hopefully...
View ArticleMayma is working 5+ years above grade level (Thanks to Kumon of South Beaverton)
#SuperStudentCorner Mayma is 15 years old and a sophomore at Beaverton High School. In December 2021 she officially completed the Kumon math program! This means that Mayma is working 5+ years above...
View ArticleMust-have equipment for portrait photography
#TheShutterbug As springtime comes around so does the desire to get portraits taken. Whether it’s with friends, family or maybe getting ready for senior portraits, you want to make sure you have the...
View ArticleThere is a new leader at the helm of the Beaverton School District: A warm...
On Wednesday, the school board introduced the new superintendent, Dr. Gustavo Balderas, after voting to hire him the same morning. Balderas will replace current superintendent Don Grotting, who is...
View ArticleYoung Women Have Chance to Explore a Career as a Firefighter: Join Fire Camp...
#TVF&R Applications are being accepted for Portland Metro Fire Camp for young women ages 16 to 22. This camp is an all-encompassing introduction to a rewarding profession. The camp is designed to...
View ArticleBeaverton Police Chief Ronda Groshong Announces Retirement
#BeavertonPolice Beaverton Chief of Police Ronda Groshong has announced her retirement, effective May 2, 2022. Chief Groshong has been Beaverton’s police chief since June 2019. She has been with the...
View ArticleBeaverton High Girls Basketball Team: Ranked #1, State Champs!
#Fox12Oregon The Beaverton High School girls basketball team was ranked number one back in 2020 when everything shut down right after the quarterfinals. Now the Beavers are back, again at number one,...
View ArticleCity News: Message | Election Day | Vision (Building a Better Beaverton)
#CityNews Message from the Mayor Our City Fountain is now open! On Saturday, May 7, YOU ARE INVITED to join us for a special grand opening celebration from 4 – 8 p.m. at City Park. I’ve been calling...
View ArticleDementia & Alzheimer’s: Save yourself stress & money
#SeniorLiving When we partner, we don’t think that one may one day be diagnosed with dementia or Alzheimer’s. Nor do we think about our later years and the care that may be required. Most likely a...
View ArticleWhen we pray, we acknowledge we are in need, prayer becomes a lifeline
#SeniorLiving We’ve all seen industrial safety signs posted to protect us: “do not eat”, “chemical danger”, “maximum capacity.” Significant testing determines the limits for safe, effective...
View ArticleFinding the Right Senior Living Community: Consider these three questions
#SeniorLiving There is so much to consider when it comes to starting the search for senior living, but as you begin the process, it helps to not only consider big picture questions about health and...
View ArticleOregon Wine Month: Celebrate Spring Wine Season This May
#TualatinValley May is Oregon Wine Month and Beaverton is the gateway to many of the state’s most acclaimed wineries and tasting rooms. This month, stay close to home and sip and sample the diverse...
View ArticleThe full-season market starts is here! Welcome back Summer Vendors
#BeavertonFarmersMarket Every year we delight in preparation for the full-season market. Of course, it’s always a pleasure to welcome back some of our favorite summer vendors and their bountiful...
View ArticleKayla is working 6+ years above grade level! Thanks to Kumon of South Beaverton
#SuperStudentCorner Kayla is 17 years old and a Junior at Southridge High School. In 2019 she became an official Kumon DOUBLE completer, finishing both the math & reading/writing programs by the...
View ArticleSafer Streets for Beaverton – DUII is still the number one cause of traffic...
#BeavertonPolice Buzzed driving is drunk driving. Drive sober or get pulled over. Under the influence, under arrest. We have all seen or heard a campaign slogan regarding drinking and driving. We are...
View ArticleCelebrate Safely This Fourth of July – Concert and Celebration Event
#CityNews Community members are encouraged to celebrate the Fourth of July this year safely with consideration to neighbors and our environment. Loud explosions frighten pets and negatively impact...
View ArticleThe Downsizing Process, let’s get real
#SeniorLiving When we have a goal, such as downsizing, it can seem overwhelming and, in all reality, it is. In working with our wonderful clients, we see a divorced individual without children in...
View ArticleWondering how to pay for assisted living? Here are some ideas…
#SeniorLiving When a senior reaches the point of needing more help than adult children are at liberty to offer, assisted living communities can step in with a 24/7 care team to lend support. As...
View ArticleMusic is the soundtrack of our lives: The importance of singing for older adults
#SeniorLiving Think of the song you loved in high school. Or the song that played at your wedding. Or the song you loved to sing to your baby to calm them. Music is the soundtrack to our lives. Those...
View ArticleExplore Your Backyard on Wheels During Bike Travel Weekend. “Bike Travel...
#TualatinValley Created by the Adventure Cycling Association, “Bike Travel Weekend” (June 3-5, 2022) inspires cyclists to explore the world on two wheels. As one of the best cycling destinations in...
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