WashCo COVID Grant + Local Olympian Updates + Vose Upgrades

Beaverton OR

01 August, 2021

5:13 PM

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Morning, Beaverton! It's Monday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on in Beaverton today. First, today's weather: Clear throughout the day. High: 89 Low: 64. Here are the top stories today in Beaverton: Former Beaverton resident and two-time Olympian Julius Achon was recognized recently with an Olympians For Life award. Achon ran the 1500 meter event in Atlanta (1996) and in Sydney (2000). He's one of just five Olympians inducted by the World Olympians Association. (KGW.com)Washington County was the only county in Oregon to receive a $4 million grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to help improve trust and health literacy for people of color, with a special focus on the Latinx community. The county is partnering with Adelante Mujeres, Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center and Familias en Acción to increase health education, support COVID-19 vaccination efforts and other efforts to counter the virus among underserved populations. (Pamplin Media Group) American record holder and 2017 world silver medalist Courtney Frerichs is headed to the steeplechase finals in Tokyo. The runner will compete for a medal on August 4. Frerichs trains with Nike's prestigious Bowerman TC in Beaverton. (USA Track and Field) Portland Business Journal offers a list of the largest commercial developers in the Portland Metro Area, among which is Beaverton's Pacific NW Properties. The development company has completed 1.38 million square feet of development over the past five years, including business parks in South Salem and Vancouver. The company ranks third in the region for square feet developed behind Trammel Crow and Sprecht Development. (Portland Business Journal) Four new classrooms are coming to Vose Elementary next summer. The upgrade is in response to an increase in staffing for higher-poverty schools like Vose, allowing the school to reduce class size. (Pamplin Media Group) Today in Beaverton Teen/Tween Take & Make Craft: Suncatcher CD Art - Pick up a free kit at the Cedar Mill and Bethany libraries while supplies last to participate in an August 4 tutorial online. Ages 11-18 only. (Regular Business Hours) Artingale Summer Camp - Tualatin Valley Creates invites aspiring artists ages 7-17 to register for technique instruction, inspiration and more. (10:00 AM) Makers Monday: Sand Art Jar - Drop kids ages 6-13 at Tualatin Valley Creates' studio at the Movement Park in Hillsboro for craft fun! (1:00 PM) Show & Tell: Favorite Toys - Beaverton City Library welcomes kids in grades K-3 for online sharing time. (3:00 PM) Urban Renewal Advisory Committee (URAC) *VIRTUAL MEETING* - Join officials for an update on storefront and tenant improvement grants, downtown equity strategies, BURA's 10-year anniversary and other fun stuff. (7:00 PM) Beaverton Patch Notebook Caspar Corbeau is making noise in Tokyo! The Sunset High Grad and Olympic swimmer for the Dutch team is helping liven the near-empty stands in Tokyo with an air horn while cheering his competitors. (SwimSwam)Still don't have air conditioning? Beaverton City Government offers instructions for creating a Makeshift Air Conditioner at home for just $8. #StaySafeStayCool (Facebook) Today is National Ice Cream Sandwich Day! Sounds like a great excuse to head to McBee's on West Union or Handel's in the Sunset Mall. Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. I'll see you soon! If you're feeling these newsletters, consider bringing some more friends and neighbors into the fold. 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].