Local Fencer In Tokyo + Free Fair Parking + MLB Player Returns

Beaverton OR

25 July, 2021

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Happy Monday, people of Beaverton! These are the most important things happening today in town. First, today's weather: Partly cloudy throughout the day. High: 86 Low: 62. Here are the top stories today in Beaverton: Steve Langford, chief information officer for Oregon's Beaverton School District, comments on technology's positive impact on U.S. schools. "[Kids are] not constrained to just looking something up in a textbook," he says. "They can go get real-time information with all of the resources on the internet to help them answer questions or think of new questions to ask." (USA TODAY) Kelcie Grega reports on how Beaverton reached Spanish-speaking entrepreneurs during the pandemic. City leadership worked with IMPACT Beaverton, Business Walks con Gustavo and Washington County's Business Recovery Center to help connect small business owners to much-needed assistance and demystify the process. (Pamplin Media Group)Beaverton native and Notre Dame grad Mariel Zagunis showcased her fencing skills last night at the Tokyo Olympics. These events are Zagunis' fifth Olympic games. She is currently the most decorated fencer in the U.S. (WTHR) The Beaverton Sockeyes lost to Medford on Saturday. The city's American Legion AAA baseball team committed five errors overall, effecting a final score of 4-1 against the Mustangs. The team is 24-8 for the season. (Mail Tribune)The Beaverton Downtown Association announces a new funding initiative, RAISE UP Downtown Beaverton. Individuals are invited to commit to small monthly donations to support art, events, general design improvements and business innovation in the area. (Beaverton Downtown Association) Today in Beaverton Adult Take and Make Craft: Crayon Melt Rock Art - Pick up a free kit from Cedar Hills Library or Bethany Library during regular library hours. (10:00 AM - 4:00 PM)Zoom Storytime with Miss Terisa - West Slope Community Library invites little ones for fingerplays, songs and awesome picture books. (10:00 AM)Show & Tell: Magic Tricks - Beaverton City Library invites kids (grades K-3) to share their latest illusions. (3:00 PM) Washington County Fair - Head over to the fairgrounds in Hillsboro for timeless fun. Free parking today! (5:00 PM - 10:00 PM) Beaverton Patch Notebook Today is National Coffee Milkshake Day. Might be a great time to try out a new recipe, get in line for a Frappuccino or dream about the upcoming opening of See See Motor Coffee downtown. Beaverton Education Foundation congratulates Raleigh Park Elementary School. The school's Behavior Health and Wellness Team has been awarded funding for the Beaverton's Choice project "Calming Spaces Create Calm Students." (Facebook) Hillsboro Hops welcomes Westview High School alum, Carson Kelly, to the team for an MLB Rehab assignment. (Twitter) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: Free Family Mini Photo Sessions (July 31) Thanks for following along and staying informed, Beaver-tron! See you tomorrow morning for another update. If you're enjoying these newsletters, consider bringing some of your friends and neighbors along for the ride. You can send them this link to subscribe. — Ash DeMello Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Beaverton Daily? Contact me at [email protected].