🌱 Tech Industry Pioneer Mourned + New Bethany Office/Retail

Beaverton OR

17 October, 2021

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We've made it to a new week, neighbors, and I'm back with the Monday Beaverton Daily. First, today's weather: Times of sun and clouds. High: 58 Low: 37. Here are the top stories in Beaverton today: Debi Coleman, a pioneer in the male-dominated tech industry, has died. The president and CEO of the Technology Association of Oregon referred to Coleman as "one of our state's greatest champions of the technology industry." She played a prominent role at Apple before coming to Beaverton to become vice president of operations and materials with Tektronix. She later served as CEO of Forest Grove-based Merix and co-founded SmartForest Ventures in 2001. Coleman was 69. (Willamette Week)Washington County Land Use & Transportation has two upcoming neighborhood meetings: The first to be held this Tuesday, October 19, is regarding a two-story mixed office and retail building that's been proposed for an empty lot in the Bethany neighborhood. The second is a proposed land partition on Jackson School Road, to be held October 26. Click over to the LUT Newsletter to find out how to log in and join the discussion. Wilson River Trail is a popular destination for Westsiders— it's just about an hour away from Beaverton on Highway 6. Jaime Hale examines the newest segment of the trail, a 3.7-mile segment connecting the Elk Creek Trailhead and Idiot Creek Loop Road. Hale also reports on a possible incoming addition to the trail system, set to link it up to the nearby Storey Burn Trail. (OregonLive)Exciting news for sushi fans! The world's first sustainable sushi restaurant is coming to Cedar Hills Crossing. Bamboo Sushi, which has five other Metro-area locations, is among the latest tenants on their way to the shopping center. (Instagram)October is National Farm-to-Child Nutrition Program Month. Head over to District News to see how the Beaverton School District teams with local farmers to bring healthy food to neighborhood schools. Nutrition Services reps say they get grapes, apples, pears and strawberries from nearby farms to serve in lunches. Click the link to check out an interview with Vial Family Farm owners/operators on how their grapes ended up in BSD schools. Today's Beaverton Daily is brought to you by Newrez, a leading nationwide mortgage lender. Make a smart move for your future and refinance with Newrez today. Call 844-979-1707 to connect with a Newrez loan officer. Newrez, LLC (NMLS #3013) Today in Beaverton: Hour of Code - Beaverton City Library - Kids in grades 2-5 are invited to join in via Zoom to learn computer coding through games. Register to get the link. (4:00 PM) Song Circle [via Zoom] - Beaverton City Library welcomes musicians to play or sing nine to ten simple songs, lyrics and chords provided. (6:00 PM)The New Normal Standup Comedy - Head over to At The Garages Satellite Pub for laughs— it's open mic night! $10. (7:30 PM) Beaverton Patch Notebook Tim Gunn of Project Runway fame made many enemies when he said that leggings do not count as pants. I wonder what he thinks of International Legging Day, which is today. Are you looking to add some stretchy, breathable, possibly even workout-ready leggings to your closet? Mapel Boutique in Bethany is a great local option. Do you affiliate with a Washington County nonprofit focused on arts, heritage or humanities? Today is the final day to apply for a grant from the Cultural Coalition of Washington County. Get the details on Twitter. Feature your local business in this spot in the newsletter for just $79 a month. Click here to learn more. You're all caught up for today! I'll see you soon. If you're loving these newsletters, consider bringing some of your friends and neighbors along for the ride. You can send them this link to subscribe. — Ash DeMello About me: After graduating with a useful degree in Linguistics, I began an illustrious and fulfilling career producing e-commerce product copy at my dining room table. When I'm not writing the Daily, I enjoy helicopter parenting and jogging very slowly on the Westside Trail. If you have tips or suggestions for an upcoming Beaverton Daily, I'm all ears. Reach out anytime to [email protected].