Afghan Sanctuary City + Bowl Turning + National Lemon Juice Day

Beaverton OR

28 August, 2021

6:48 PM

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Morning, people of Beaverton! Here's your morning briefing for Sunday, August 29. First, today's weather: Clear throughout the day. High: 83 Low: 52. Here are the top stories in Beaverton today: There's a home in Beaverton for refugees of the war in Afghanistan, City Council stated at the August 24 meeting. The group declared the city a sanctuary for Afghanistan refugees. Mayor Beaty said she would continue to work with council members on policy and funding mechanisms to aid the resettlement process for those affected by the crisis. (Press Release Desk)Forest fires have become increasingly impactful in the Pacific Northwest, and one company is expanding its ability to help out. DroneSeed started out in 2015, winning the Oregon Technology Business Center and the city of Beaverton's $100K Startup Challenge. The company utilizes drones to replant deforested areas much faster than forest workers can by hand. Now DroneSeed has purchased Silvaseed, the western United States' largest forestry seed supplier, making replanting efforts even more efficient. (Pamplin Media Group) It's a blast from the past at TriMet's Elmonica Operations Facility as workers unearth a time capsule left by Beaver Acres Elementary School students in 1996. Although the students intended it to be opened in January 2020, TriMet officials decided to postpone until last Saturday due to the pandemic. When the time finally came for the big reveal, the capsule opened to reveal a nostalgic collection of students' drawings, writings and memorabilia. (KOIN) Here's an overview from late last week of COVID-19 stats for Washington County: 227 new cases were reported in a single day, and a 74-year-old woman who tested positive died on Thursday. Overall, Oregon saw 3,207 new confirmed and presumptive cases and 20 deaths that day. (Pamplin Media Group) With COVID-19 cases reaching the highest levels statewide, schools are making some changes. Modifications in Beaverton schools include upgraded air filters and the addition of air purifiers to special education spaces where some exempt students won't be wearing masks. Testing will be available weekly for students and staff upon request. (OregonLive) Today in Beaverton Interested in traditional woodworking? Head on over to Rockler Woodworking and Hardware for a bowl turning class for beginning to intermediate woodworkers, age 18+, tools provided. $100. (8:00 AM - 11:00 AM)Did you miss stocking up on locally grown fruits and veggies and artisan treats at the Beaverton Farmers Market yesterday? Why not take a jaunt to Orenco Station and peruse the Hillsboro Farmers Market for a change of pace? (10:00 AM - 2:00 PM)Sunflower Festival - Explore the flower fields, take a hayride, hear live music and try out the farm bakery at Lee Farms in Tualatin. $20. (10:00 AM - 6:00 PM)Carpenter Creek Farm and Winery - Enjoy live music from local band Mae Day just a short drive away in Forest Grove. Snacks and drinks available for purchase. $10 parking fee. (1:00 - 4:00 PM) Beaverton Patch Notebook Beaverton City Library: "The Book Corner-Beaverton, Oregon's Book & Media Sale at the main library starts on Monday and goes all week! Thousands of vintage and current books, DVDs, CDs and more. Sale proceeds benefit the library." (Facebook) Beaverton City Government: "There are plenty of opportunities to catch some #BeavertonArts in the upcoming weeks, online and in-person!" Follow the link for the city's artsy lineup! (Facebook)Today is National Lemon Juice Day, so it's a great time to experience the possibilities of the pucker-producing fruit! Why not try Mingo West's iteration of a lemon drop or try one of the freshly squeezed drinks in the Lemon Series at Happy Lemon's newest shop near Beaverton Town Square? From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Add your business here Events: Free Family Mini Photo Sessions! (September 5) Free Family Mini Photo Sessions! (September 5) Add your event You're all caught up for today. I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with another update! If you're feeling these newsletters, consider bringing some of your friends and neighbors on board. You can send them this link to subscribe. — Ash DeMello About me: I'm Ash and I've been freelance writing in the Beaverton area for about eight years. All that writing gives me strong opinions about Oxford commas and dangling modifiers. If you have strong opinions about the Beaverton Daily, our community or things you'd like to hear about, reach out anytime to [email protected].