🌱International School Wins Praise + Library Seeks Fair Funding

Beaverton OR

11 November, 2021

8:35 PM

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Morning, neighbors! It's me again, Ash DeMello, your host of the Beaverton Daily for this lovely Fri-yay. First, today's weather: Rain of varying rates. High: 60 Low: 49. Here are the top stories today in Beaverton: You don't have to look very far to find an excellent school if you have a middle schooler in your family. The International School of Beaverton ranks among the top middle schools in all of Oregon, according to U.S. News & World Report. Other nearby winners include Aloha-Huber Park, Cedar Park and Stoller. Folks-in-the-know out of Cornelius say our libraries could be even more awesome as they call on Washington County for fair library funding, according to reporter Dillon Mullan. Cornelius librarians commissioned a report that found that Cornelius receives $34 per capita in funding from the county, compared to $77 per capita for West Slope. The findings are especially compelling given findings that the majority of Cornelius users are Hispanic, which is decidedly not the case at the West Slope location. (Pamplin Media Group: Click here to read via a paid subscription or click here if you want free access via WCCLS) Today might just be the day to get vaccinated! Aloha-Huber Park is hosting a vaccination event for everyone 5 years or older, in coordination with Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center. Organizers say that vaccinating school-age children can help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Click over to Beaverton Patch to find out all the event details!Click over to the Beaverton Farmers Market newsletter for tons of ideas for seasonal goodness. There are local options for cranberries, eggnog, tipsy eggnog and so much more. Personally, I'm not a Thanksgiving celebrator, however the seasonal foods are oh-so-delicious and not at fault for past wrongs. The new water operations facility at 209th & Farmington is coming along! Check out the progress, voice your opinions and align your expectations at the online open house. Construction is set to resume Sunday, November 14. (Twitter) Today's Beaverton Daily is brought to you by our friends at Verizon. They're building the fastest 5G network in the country. To learn how 5G is going to change life for you and your community — and to get access to this amazing technology — click here. And thank you Verizon for sponsoring this community resource in Beaverton! Today in Beaverton: Intermediate Watercolor Zoom Class - Tualatin Valley Creates hosts an opportunity to develop and practice your watercolor skills and discover your personal style. $75 for multiple sessions via Zoom. (10:00 AM)Black Light Fridays - Conestoga Rec Center hosts a unique workout experience! (5:30 PM - 6:30 PM) DIY Crafts: Cat & Fox Ear Headbands - Beaverton City Library invites kids in grades 3-6 to register. Pick up a free supplies kit and log on for crafty fun! (4:30 PM) No-No Boy Performance: Redefining Folk Music through Asian American History - Tualatin Valley Creates invites you to an online event! (7:30 PM) Beaverton Patch Notebook Beaverton City Government reminds folks that Mayor Beaty proclaimed the month of November as Native American Heritage month to raise awareness and acknowledge the important contributions of the Native American community today. Learn more at Facebook. More excitement about Loyal Legion opening tomorrow! @oregonionbeerguy preps readers for the event and a full Oregonian article later today! (Instagram) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Add your business here Events: Taxes in Retirement Seminar (November 15) Taxes in Retirement Seminar (November 16) Breast Ultrasound Screening Coming Direct to You! (November 20) Add your event Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday! See you all tomorrow for another update. If you're into these newsletters, consider bringing some of your friends and neighbors into the fold. You can send them this link to subscribe. — Ash DeMello About me: When I'm not curating news content, I love learning languages, adjusting my attitude and running very slowly along the Westside Trail. Check out my profile at the Beaverton Downtown Association's blog! If you have tips or suggestions for an upcoming Beaverton Daily, I'm all ears. Reach out anytime to [email protected].