🌱Beavers Score Metro League Championship + BSD Masking Update

Beaverton OR

25 February, 2022

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Welcome back, Beaverton! Here's everything you need to know to get this Saturday started off right. First, today's weather: Occasional afternoon rain. High: 49 Low: 39. Here are the top five stories today in Beaverton: The Beaverton High School girls basketball team finished the Metro League season unquestioned, rallying to beat Jesuit 48-38 on Thursday. The win earned the Beavers the Metro League championship title with a 12-0 record for the year. (OregonLive; subscription required)The Oregon Health Authority announced that the state will be lifting the public indoor mask mandate beginning March 19. The change does apply to schools, leaving it up to districts to determine whether or not masking will be required in each facility. BSD says they haven't yet decided on how they'll proceed. (Beaverton School District) Heads up for those of you living North of Highway 26: There's a virtual meeting on March 10 regarding a proposed seven-lot subdivision site on NW 174th Avenue. The site is 1.16 acres and zoned residential. Click over to the latest edition of the LUT News to find out how to join the discussion. @WillametteWater shares detour details for the closure of the Highway 217 Northbound offramp near Southwest Scholls Ferry Road. The closure began 5 a.m. Saturday morning and will continue through 5 a.m. Monday morning, Feb. 28. (Twitter) Need some help filling your events calendar for the next few days? Rosemarie Stein shares a few upcoming experiences to consider adding to your agenda. Possibilities include the Hillsbrew Fest (which started Friday!), the Hillsboro Art Walk on Tuesday, March 1, and a Swedish comedic pianist performing twice at the Nordia House on Saturday. (OregonLive; subscription required) Today in Beaverton: Beaverton POP-UP! - Beaverton Downtown Association hosts a chance to explore local wine, charcuterie and more at the organization's headquarters on Southwest 1st Avenue downtown. (10:00 a.m. - 4 p.m.)Hillsbrew Festival: Welcome the return of large-scale beer festivals at the Wingspan Event & Conference Center in Hillsboro. Tickets start at $10. (11:30 a.m. - 10 p.m.)Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament [in person]: Gamers in grades 6-12 are invited to the Beaverton Public Library (on Main) for friendly competition and a chance to win prizes! Registration required. (2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.) Maestro Martensson: Swedish Comedy Show. Watch a comedic pianist in-person or livestreamed at the Nordia House. Tickets start at $15 for adult members. (2 p.m. - 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.) From my notebook: Need a cozy activity for these chilly days? Senet Game Bar in Tigard has some ideas. Head over to the shop for craft cocktails, local beers and, of course, board games. (Instagram)@TigardPolice posted video footage of the individual who robbed a Tigard coffee shop on Tuesday. See if you recognize the person over at Twitter. More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: Learn How To Reduce Your Risk For Heart Disease During American Heart Month (February 28) Add your event Loving the Beaverton Daily? Here are all the ways you can get more involved: Send a friend or neighbor this link so they can subscribe Get your local business listed in front of readers Send me a news tip or suggestion at [email protected] Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday. I'll see you around! — Ash DeMello About me: Check out my profile at the Beaverton Downtown Association's blog or follow me on Instagram.