The Best of Oregon Your City

MARCH/APRIL 2013

2 New Cultural Inclusion Program

3 Council Corner: Marc San Soucie

4 Spring Yard Debris

5 Senior Health & Wellness Fair

WHAT’S INSIDE8 Neighborhood Notes

10 St. Patrick's Day Celebration

12 Beaverton City Library

15 Arts Commission Grant Program

DENNY DOYLE

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Mayor’s Message

Your City

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In mid-January, I delivered my annual State of the City Address. I shared our successes from my first term and our priorities for 2013 and beyond. Nearly 350 community, business and government leaders attended. In the address, I thanked the 5,000 residents who shared their bold vision for how we could improve our city.

Our residents regularly ask me: “why is Beaverton successful?” There are two things that make us strong: First, we have the most engaged residents in Oregon. Second, we deeply value our partnerships. People and organizations working together for a common good; this is my most prized tool. Some examples of how collaboration has benefited Beaverton include:

Jay Williams, White House Deputy Director for Intergovernmental Affairs, speaks with OPB's Kristian Foden-Vencil about Beaverton's key initiatives to improve the community.

The Best of Oregon

Beaverton was the first of 100 cities in the nation to kick off the Obama Administration’s Revitalization Roundtables on Feb. 14. The Beaverton Revitalization Roundtable was launched to foster collaboration with local governments across the nation.

More than 100 local elected leaders, state and federal program leaders and senior officials from numerous federal agencies attended the event. Oregon’s First Lady Cylvia Hayes opened and acknowledged Beaverton’s strong commitment to being more sustainable. She was followed by Jay Williams, White House Deputy

White House Staff Visit Beaverton to Support City's Revitalization Efforts

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Mayor’s Message (cont.)

• Working with Metro to bring South Cooper Mountain into the city—providing the city with room to grow.

• Working with the private sector to create jobs—like Vernier, Gramor, 45 Degree Central and Lanphere Enterprises.

• Working with our partners— Tualatin Valley Gleaners, Boys & Girls Aid Transitional Living Program and the Oregon Food Bank—to help our most vulnerable.

I could go on and on.

In 2013, I’ve directed staff to update our Comprehensive Plan, which will merge the priorit ies from our award-winning Beaverton Community Vision, Civic Plan and our $150 million Urban Renewal Plan.

One of the updates includes a Community Health section. Last spring, the city received a $1.6 million CDC grant to partner with local agencies to become the Beaverton Community Health Collaborative (BCHC). Senator Ron Wyden said that this health partnership—which supports families and others without health care—is placing Beaverton “on the right side of history.”

The state of our city is strong. Beaverton has a bright future because our residents have shared their vision. And, with your help, we will continue to move our city forward, while representing The Best of Oregon.

White House Staff Visit (cont.)

Director for Intergovernmental Affairs, and EPA Assistant Administrator Mathy Stanislaus.

Hosting the Revitalization Roundtable strategically positions Beaverton for future of key city projects, such as the Beaverton Creekside District and Beaverton’s Enterprise Zone.

Beaverton asked agencies’ leaders to explore funding solutions to implement the city's main initiatives. Beaverton is seeking numerous federal grants for transforming Canyon Road, restoring creeks, creating a multimillion dollar, health, wellness and teaching facility as well as supporting green infrastructure and renewable energy products. Beaverton is also pursuing numerous state and local grant funds.

Beaverton was awarded a $1.6 million CDC grant for the planning and design of a community health center, and worked with the Beaverton Urban Redevelopment Agency (BURA) to apply for and win the Environmental Protection Agency’s SmartGrowth Technical Assistance Grant in February.

Beaverton is one of the most diverse cities in Oregon with ninety languages spoken in our local schools. Mayor Denny Doyle believes the city’s diversity is one of our greatest strengths. In an effort to be more inclusive, the city has created a cultural inclusion program to outreach to Beaverton’s ethnic communities. Daniel Vázquez, a native of Mexico, coordinates the program and has begun to break down barriers.

“Daniel is helping us become a more inclusive city,” said Mayor Doyle. “He speaks six languages—Spanish, Thai, Mandarin Chinese, Japanese and Korean—and is engaging in productive conversations with residents in their native languages.”

The cultural inclusion coordinator serves as the Mayor’s liaison to the Diversity Task Force, a group of ethnic minority leaders who work on issues affecting their respective communities. The task force builds partnerships with community-based and assistance organizations to provide better understanding about the people they serve.

The program is working with Portland State University on a 6-month project focused on informing the city’s diverse residents about city resources. Recently, the city hosted diversity training for staff, leveraging senior policy directors from the governor’s office and diversity officers from OHSU. The program is also working with the Beaverton Police Department’s Community Services Division to support their programs. In addition, the program is actively recruiting ethnic community members to serve on Beaverton’s Neighborhood Association Committees. To learn more, please contact Daniel Vázquez at 503-526-2503 or [email protected].

New Cultural Inclusion Program Builds Bridges

The city's Cultural Inclusion Coordinator Daniel Vázquez and Mayor Denny Doyle meet with Delia Hernández of Univision to discuss how the city is partnering with Beaverton's ethnic community.

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Forrest C. Soth Council Chamber City Hall, 4755 SW Griffith Dr., Beaverton (unless otherwise noted)

Tuesday, March 19, 6:30 PMTuesday, March 26, 6:30 PMTuesday, April 2, 6:30 PMTuesday, April 16, 6:30 PM

City Council meetings are open to the public, available for online viewing and are televised multiple t imes on community access television (TVCTV). For the most up-to-date agenda and materials call 503-526-2222 or visit www.BeavertonOregon.gov.

City Council MeetingsBEAVERTON CITY COUNCIL

Mark Fagin

503-526-2343Email: mfagin@

BeavertonOregon.gov

Marc San Soucie

503-526-2370Email: msansoucie@

BeavertonOregon.gov

Betty Bode

503-526-2347Email: bbode@

BeavertonOregon.gov

Catherine Arnold

503-526-2508Email: carnold@

BeavertonOregon.gov

Ian King

503-526-2345Email: iking@

BeavertonOregon.gov

COUNCIL GOALS Preserve and enhance our sense of community. n Use City resources efficiently to ensure long-term financial stability. n Continue to plan for, improve and maintain the City’s infrastructure. n Provide responsive, cost effective service to the community. n Assure a safe and healthy community. n Manage growth and respond to change consistent with maintaining a livable, full-service city. n Maintain Beaverton as a regional leader in cooperative efforts with other agencies and organizations. n Provide and support a highly qualified and motivated City work force.

An Excellent PersistenceCOUNCIL CORNER: MARC SAN SOUCIE

On Valentine’s Day we had a remarkable visit from representatives of the White House, several Federal agencies, the Governor’s office and several state agencies, and a host of local and regional representatives. The occasion was titled the “Beaverton Revitalization Roundtable." While the subject matter and the discussions of the day were substantial and significant, the thing that impressed me most about it is that it took place at all. And it took place right here in Beaverton.

As I write, the ultimate outcomes of this fine set of conversations are not yet known. But frankly, it doesn’t matter exactly what comes to pass from this fascinating gathering of people and resources. What strikes me about this event is what it says about the character of Beaverton, and about our unique position in the complex conversation that defines city life in the USA today.

We are the first stop for the White House and the involved federal agencies on a 100-city tour of municipalities large and small across the USA. Here. Beaverton, Oregon. What does that say about us? To me, it says that we’re doing a great deal that’s right. It says that we’re doing a great deal that could come out right. It says that we’re striving, working, gathering up resources and trying our best to be excellent. To improve on excellent. It says that our efforts, our energies, our goals and intentions, are examples that our federal and state leaders can learn from.

We don’t do what we do in Beaverton just to impress our federal government. We do it because we believe in ourselves, in our possibilities, in our opportunities. We do it because Beaverton is a wonderful place to live and work and run a business, and because it can be even better if we work at it. Diligently. Thoughtfully. Persistently.

These federal and state conversations are taking place because we’re persistent. Friendly, open, welcoming, kind, generous, and optimistic. And persistent. The mayor has worked hard to develop great relationships in Washington DC. His persistence, and that of our great city employees, pays off for our city in a broad recognition of what we all experience here day in and day out. It’s an excellent place, but in need of help to be even more excellent for even more of our people and places.

If our persistent pursuit of increasing excellence proves to be an example to the rest of the country, I am doubly, triply proud to be a participant in that pursuit. Thank you, Beaverton, for settling for nothing less.


Typically, a large portion of our garbage is organic waste; some say up to 40 percent. This is plant or animal-based materials, such as vegetable or fruit peel-ings, meat carvings, cut flowers, or even paper towels and tissues. Organic waste that ends up in the landfill decomposes without oxygen and produces methane, a greenhouse gas that contributes to global warming. Backyard composting is a solution that keeps these ma-terials out of the landfill and ready to use in landscaping or vegetable gardens. A system is easy to set up, simple

to use and your plants will love it!

Ready to compost? Metro, the regional government for the Portland metropoli-tan area, offers two different value-priced compost bins to turn food scraps and yard debris into a natural, soil amendment. For compost bin sizes, styles and accessories, visit www.oregonmetro.gov or call 503-234-3000.

RECYCLING & SOLID WASTE

Beaverton Community Gardens

Dispose of hazardous items for free at one of Metro’s upcom-ing household waste collection events. Accepted materials include: batteries, paints and stains, pool and spa chemicals, propane tanks, fire extinguish-ers, pesticides and poisons, au-tomotive products (motor oil, antifreeze), thinners, solvents, household cleaners and disin-fectants, art and hobby chemi-cals, aerosol spray products, sharps and mercury-containing products (fluorescent light bulbs and tubes, thermometers, ther-mostats).

Be sure to prepare materials properly. No containers larger than five gallons and a 35-gal-lon limit per load. The roundups will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on dates between early March and mid-November throughout the Portland-Metro area. For de-tails about upcoming collection events in Beaverton, visit www.oregonmetro.gov/roundups or call 503-234-3000.

Hazardous Waste Collection Events

Backyard Composting

Looking for ways to put more food on the dinner table? What about connecting with neighbors in the com-munity? The Beaverton Community Gardens Program may be just right for you!

Garden spaces may be reserved for the entire garden season for $50. This pays for the use of the land, water and general maintenance.

A limited number of the 20’x20’garden plots or 4’x8’ raised-bed boxes are available at three locations:

• Community Center Gardens (SW 5th Street and Hall Boulevard)• Kennedy Gardens (SW 103rd Avenue and Kennedy Street)• Welch Centennial Gardens (SW 10th Street and SW Erickson Avenue)

The registration process for new gardeners begins Friday, March 1. Register on-line at www.BeavertonOregon.gov/Gardens or call 503-526-2665 for more details.

Spring Yard DebrisSpring is often the time to clean out yard debris. This can include downed tree branches, landscape cuttings or remnants of last year’s veggie garden. If you subscribe to curbside garbage and recycling services, you can easily place those materials into yard debris bins every week. If they don’t fit or if it’s an extra-large load, you may want to utilize one of the area’s yard debris facilities.

To find the yard debris facility closest to you, visit Metro’s Find-A-Recycler web page at www.oregonmetro.gov/findarecycler, enter your address and select the facility of choice. If you need assistance, please call the Beaverton Solid Waste & Recycling program at 503-526-2665.


Long lines and a crowded hallway are typical at the Beaverton Municipal Court, which is currently operating in about 25 percent of the recommended space it should have.

BEAVERTON POLICE DEPARTMENT

Beaverton Police Accepting Applications for Citizens Academy

Interested in learning more about the Beaverton Police Department (BPD)? Attend the BPD Citizens Academy. This popular, interactive course taught by BPD officers and personnel includes sessions on fraud, street gangs, narcotics, traffic crash investigations, firearms, the K-9 team, and more. Optional activities include a tour of the Washington County Jail and

9-1-1 dispatch center, plus a chance to ride in a patrol car for one shift.

Applications are now being accepted for the 12-week session starting Sept. 5, 2013, but don’t wait too long to apply – sessions fill up fast! For applications or more information, visit www.BeavertonPolice.org under Services and then Citizens Academy. For more information, please contact Officer Sean Todd at 503-526-2516.

What’s Happening? The City Council made some key decisions about the future of the city’s public buildings on Jan. 15. The Council voted 4-1 to move forward with plans to relocate City Hall to the South Office Building at The Round. At the same time they directed city staff to focus on redevelopment plans for a new police/public safety building at the existing City Hall location on Griffith Drive.

The city’s Public Safety Center Advisory Committee (PSCAC) has recommended that a new public safety building be located

on the city-owned property. The Council heard an update on the redevelopment possibilities on the property from the city’s master developer Gerding Edlen. Due to many considerations, including floodplain, parking constraints and underground utility infrastructure, the recommended approach is to site the city’s public safety building currently on City Hall property.

Next Steps? City officials have decided to take the next few months and focus on a public engagement effort. “The reality is our Police Department does such an excellent job delivering services and people just aren’t aware of the safety and security challenges we face with the current building,” said Jim McCreight, PSCAC chairperson. “It is time we take the issue to Beaverton residents, explain the very real security issues with the existing building, and talk about the fact this city needs a police building that can be relied upon in the event of a natural disaster,” said Mayor Denny Doyle. Over the next few months, the city will be rolling out a public awareness campaign on the issue – so stay tuned.

Public Safety Facility Update


Arts Commission Board Monthly, 2nd Wednesday, 6:30 PM, City Hall

Bicycle Advisory Committee Monthly, 2nd Thursday, 6:30 PM, City Hall

Board of Construction Appeals Monthly, 1st Tuesday (if there are any appeals), 8:30 AM, City Hall

Citizens with Disabilities Advisory Committee Monthly, 3rd Thursday, 4 PM, City Hall

Committee for Citizen InvolvementMonthly, 4th Monday, 7 PM, City Hall

Human Rights Advisory CommissionMonthly, 1st Wednesday, 6:30 PM, Beaverton City Library

Library Advisory BoardMonthly, 2nd Wednesday, 6:30 PM, Beaverton City Library

Planning CommissionWeekly, Wednesdays, 6:30 PM, City Hall

Senior Citizens Advisory CommitteeMonthly, 2nd Tuesday, 2:15 PM, City Hall

Sister Cities BoardMonthly, 4th Monday, 5:30 PM, City Hall

Traffic CommissionMonthly, 1st Thursday, 7 PM, City Hall

Visioning Advisory CommitteeMonthly, 1st Wednesday, 6:30 PM, City Hall

Boards & Commissions

Meeting dates and locations are subject to change. For the most current information, visit www.BeavertonOregon.gov or call 503-526-2497 V/TDD.

SISTER CITIES PROGRAM

The Sister Cities program is pleased to welcome four new members to the Advisory Board for 2013: Diana Larowe, Natalie Verdi, Stephanie Somanchi and Wambui Machua. Larowe brings extensive Sister Cities Commission experience from Phoenix, Arizona, as well as experience coordinating inter-national exchanges for youth and adults. Originally from Armenia, Verdi served as an Adjunct Professor in medical sciences and educated students from many regions within the former Soviet Union. Somanchi served on the International Task Force leading to the creation of the nonprofit Beaverton Intercultural Council. As a former resident of Nairobi, Kenya, Machua will share her experience as an exchange student and host for international stu-dents. Thank you to the retiring board members for their service: Brian Bost, Ted Chung, Megan Kirkpatrick and Stan Tellin.

New Members on the Sister Cities Advisory Board

Get involved and help promote youth activism and involvement in the community. Join other Beaverton-area high school students to provide a voice for youth in the decisions and policies of the city. For more information or to fill out an application, visit www.BeavertonOregon.gov/MYAB or contact Elaine Orcutt, staff liaison, at 503-526-2299.

JOIN THE MAYOR’S YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD!

APPLICATIONS ARE DUE APRIL 8!

The Beaverton Intercultural Council, a program of the Beaverton Arts and Culture Foundation, whose mission is to provide supplemental support of the Beaverton Sister Cities Program, is seeking volunteers for various oppor-tunities. Contact Cynthia Lee Rozanc at [email protected] for more information.

Volunteers Needed for Intercultural Council

MYAB Senior Prom

The Mayor's Youth Advisory Board (MYAB) and Maryville Nursing Home had a ball at the annual Senior Prom on Feb. 7. For more information about MYAB, visit www.BeavertonOregon.gov/MYAB.


Last month, the Visioning Advisory Com-mittee (VAC) honored the city's Finance Department with the first-ever Visioning Award of Excellence. Mayor Doyle present-ed the award during a surprise ceremony on Feb. 21. The VAC chose to recognize the Finance Department for its efforts to incor-porate visioning ideas into the annual city budget. Each city program and department must now demonstrate how their budget request is responsive to the community priorities—from downtown events to side-

walk paving to homeless housing—outlined in Beaverton Community Vision.

“We wanted to honor the Finance Department for their extraordinary leadership. Their commitment to aligning the budget with community priorities is public ac-countability at its best,” said Jaann Hoisington, VAC chair.

The VAC will give its annual program update to the City Council on March 19. Visioning partners have been hard at work, with more than 80 percent of vision actions underway. The 2013 annual report can be found at www.BeavertonOregon.gov/Vision.

FROM THE BICYCLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE

From L to R: Deputy Finance Director Dave Waffle and Finance Director Patrick O'Claire.

Among those who are more serious about cycling, there is a unique language. Just for fun, see if you speak “bicycle.” Below are some terms that might be over-heard in a conversation between BMX riders at Eichler Park or a bunch of lycra-clad cyclists at a local coffee shop:

Sick: Extremely cool, extraordinary, or excellent as in “your new bike is sick.”Melon: A person’s head, also known as noggin, cranium or skull.Brain Bucket: The helmet all cyclists should wear whenever riding a bike to pro-tect their “melons.” Synonyms include “bash hat” and “skid lid.”Eat it: When you crash or fall off your bike.O.T.B.: Abbreviation for “over the bars.” When a bike’s front wheel stops sud-denly and the rider’s body stays in motion over the bars.Props: The act of being courteous and respecting other riders, “proper respect.” The concept of props should be extended to everyone who uses the roads, trails and sidewalks in Beaverton.Poser: Someone who rides a bike to look cool, but is not a responsible or respect-ful cyclist. Their poor or dangerous bike behavior can help foster or reinforce negative stereotypes others have of cyclists.

As spring approaches, maybe it’s time you consider getting a sick new bike. When you go for a ride, don’t forget to put a brain bucket on your melon. Be safe, give props, and please don’t ever be a poser. www.BeavertonOregon.gov/Bike.

Finance Department Wins Visioning Award

Do You Speak 'Bicycle'?

proudly presents

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Attend an upcoming meeting to meet your neighbors and find out about what’s going on in your neighborhood.All meetings start at 7 p.m.

Central BeavertonMonday, March 4 & April 1Beaverton Community Center 12350 SW 5th Street

Denney Whitford/Raleigh West Thursday, March 28 & April 25Edgewood Downs Retirement Center 7799 SW Scholls Ferry Road

Five Oaks Triple Creek Tuesday, March12 & April 9Elmonica Elementary School 16950 SW Lisa Street

GreenwayThursday, April 18 & May 16Conestoga Middle School Library12250 SW Conestoga Drive

Highland Thursday, March 14 & April 11Beaverton Resource Center12500 SW Allen Boulevard

Neighbors SouthwestSexton Mountain Wednesday, March 20 & April 17Nancy Ryles Elementary School10250 SW Cormorant Drive

South Beaverton Thursday, March 21 & April 18Southridge High School 9625 SW 125th Avenue

Vose Thursday, March 21 & April 18Beaverton Community Center12350 SW 5th Street

West Beaverton Thursday, March 14 & April 11Seventh Day Adventist Church14645 SW Davis Road

West Slope Tuesday, March 19 & April 16West Sylvan Middle School8111 SW West Slope Drive

MORE INFORMATIONAll meetings begin at 7 p.m. To find out which neighborhood you live in, visit www.BeavertonOregon.gov/Neigh-borhoods, send an email to [email protected] or call Miles Glowacki at 503-526-3706.

NEIGHBORHOOD NOTES

Connect with Your Neighbors and City Through Your NAC

Mayor Denny Doyle will provide three city updates to Neighborhood Associa-tion Committees (NACs) in May. The updates highlight some of the city’s suc-cesses in 2012, what to look forward to in 2013, and concludes with a question and answer session with the Mayor. These events are an opportunity to meet Mayor Doyle, NAC leaders, neighbors and enjoy some refreshments. The schedule of city updates is below. Please attend the most convenient event. No RSVPs are required. For more information, contact Miles Glowacki at 503-526-3706 or send an email to [email protected].

Monday, May 6, 7 p.m. – Vose NAC Beaverton Community Center, 12350 SW Fifth Street

Thursday, May 16, 7 p.m. – South Beaverton NAC Southridge High School, Community Room, 9625 SW 125th Avenue

Tuesday, May 21, 7 p.m. – West Slope NAC West Sylvan Middle School, 8111 SW West Slope Drive

Save the Date: Mayor Doyle Visits a Neighborhood Near You in May

Currently, the city has 11 recognized Neighbor-hood Association Committees or NACs. Participa-tion is free and open to anyone who lives, works, owns a business or represents an institution or nonprofit organization within the boundaries of the NAC. The schedule of upcoming meetings is to the left. If you don’t know what NAC you live in, visit www.BeavertonOregon.gov/Neighbor-hoods or call 503-526-3706.

"NACs help identify community needs and de-velop programs to address them," said Bill Wood, West Beaverton NAC member. "This is a group of people who care about the community and are

willing to get involved backed by an extremely supportive city. "

• Attend your next NAC meeting. Everyone is welcome, it's free, and no commitment is required. Find out what your neighbors are talking about.

• Join the NAC's Board of Directors. A commitment to attend future meet-ings and actively participate in discussions. The Board of Directors elect the officers each year and are voting members of the NAC.

• Become a NAC Officer. Officers are elected annually by the Board of Di-rectors. Positions include: Chair, Vice-Chair, Recorder, Treasurer and Bea-verton Committee for Citizen Involvement (BCCI) representative.

For more information, contact Miles Glowacki in the Neighborhood Program at 503-526-3706 or [email protected].


City Recognizes Boards & Commissions MembersOn Jan. 25, the city recog-nized the dedicated volun-teers from all 16 of Beaver-ton’s boards and commis-sions at its annual dinner. Nearly 200 people attended to celebrate those who have given their time, talents and expertise to making a better Beaverton. Outgoing mem-bers were honored by the Mayor and City Council with plaques for their ser-vice. “You are the people who dedicate your time to

make our city a better place to live, work and play,” said Mayor Denny Doyle. “You make Beaverton the outstanding community we all are proud to call home.” For more information about the city's boards and commis-sions, visit www.BeavertonOregon.gov/Boards.

Diana Sullivan (second from the left) receives a plaque from Mayor Denny Doyle and City Council in recognition of service to the Beaverton Arts Commission.

“If I Were Mayor...” Student ContestStudents in 4th through 12th grades are invited to participate in the “If I Were Mayor...” 2013 Student Contest sponsored by the Oregon Mayors Association (OMA). Share your ideas about what you would do as Mayor!

Win a $50 Visa Gift Card! Compete Statewide for a

Laptop Computer!

3 ways to win!POSTER • ESSAY • VIDEO

Contest Closes on April 12 at 4 PM

POSTER CONTEST:• Open to students enrolled in

elementary school (grades 4-6)or being home-schooled at the same grade level.

• Poster must be 17” x 27” in size.ESSAY CONTEST:• Open to students enrolled in

middle school (grades 7-8) or being home-schooled at those grade levels.

• Essays must be 500 to 1,000 words in length and typed.

VIDEO/POWERPOINT CONTEST:• Open to students enrolled in

high school (grades 9-12) or being home-schooled at those grade levels.

• Presentations must be one minute in length or less.

Contest winners will each receive a $50 VISA gift card (one for each category) to be awarded during the May 7 City Council meeting. The winner in each category will go on to compete in the statewide OMA competition. Winners in each category for the statewide competition will receive a laptop computer at the OMA Conference during a luncheon in Corvallis, Oregon on July 27. For more information, contest rules and an application, visit www.BeavertonOregon.gov/IfIWereMayor.

Thanks to you, Metro received about 700 responses from the Shape SW online planning game between November 2012 and January 2013. The game was designed to help residents better conceptualize and offer feedback on the benefits and tradeoffs of potential investments in the southwest corridor. Responses will help decision-makers select the best investments for corridor communities. Paper versions of the survey were also available.

Shape SW first asked users to identify future transit connections they would like to see in the corridor. The vast majority envisioned some form of high-capacity transit for one or more connections. Next, participants were asked to select optimal levels of investment in driving, walking, biking, transit and nature and parks, with the premise that the region can't afford everything. In general, participants encouraged less investment in driving and more in the other four areas. Respondents were also asked what factors influenced their investment choices. Participants most often selected quality of life followed by safety, access and environment. For more information, see the Shape SW Public Involvement Report at www.swcorridorplan.org/projectlibrary.

The Southwest Corridor Plan is a land use and transportation project examining the corridor between Southwest Portland and Sherwood. Beaverton is participating in partnership with the state, regional agencies and neighboring cities to make it easier and safer for people to get to where they need to go. To learn more, visit www.swcorridorplan.org.

SW Corridor Plan UpdateMETRO REGIONAL GOVERNMENT


City Hosts St. Patrick's Day Celebration

The city is helping the Beaverton Farmer's Winter Market celebrate St. Patrick’s Day weekend with special musical and dance performances on Saturday, March 16 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Beaverton City Park.

Sir James McDonald Pipe Band kicks off the day, followed by the Murray School of Irish Dance at 10:30 a.m. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., dance to live music from world-renowned accordion player Mikey Beglan, who also invites all who can play to bring their instruments for an Irish jam session on-stage. Sam Keator will follow with an Irish dance demonstration with audience participation. Lead piper Tim Birr and the Forest Grove Dance Arts Youth Dancers conclude the day.

For more information, visit www.BeavertonFarmersMarket.com or call 503-526-2559.

The city will not host Pooches on the Green, the St. Patrick’s Day celebra-tion for dogs and their friends, this year. However, from now until April 30, the city’s events team is collecting feedback to help decide the future of the event. If you’d like to provide feedback, please complete a survey by visiting www.BeavertonOregon.gov/Pooches or call 503-526-2559. We look forward to hearing from you!

MARCH 16thKick off St. Patrick’s

Day Weekend at the Beaverton Farmer’s Market!.........................................................

Entertainment Presented by the City of Beaverton

www.beavertonfarmersmarket.com

10 AMWelcome by Mayor Denny Doyle 10:15 AMSir James McDonald Pipe Band 10:30 AMAn Daire Academy of Irish Dance 11 AM – 1 PMPerformances by Sam Keator, Mikey Beglan, Tim Birr, Forest Grove Dance Arts and more!

For more information call 503-526-2559

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COMMUNITY EVENTS

Sir James McDonald Pipe Band performs at Pooches on the Green.


Rain Garden InstallationCity residents welcomed the installation of two street-side rain gardens on SW Main Avenue at the intersection of SW 8th and 9th Streets. Public Works staff designed and constructed the environmentally sustainable rain gardens, which are used to collect and convey storm water runoff, allowing pollutants to settle and filter out as the water infiltrates the ground.

Rain gardens are made of native plants that do not generally require fertilizer and are more tolerant of Beaverton’s climate, soil and water conditions. Birds and other local wildlife are attracted to the native plants—a selection of wetland edge vegetation, such as wildflowers, sedges, rushes, ferns, shrubs, and small trees. The plants take up excess water that flows into the garden. The root system can enhance infiltration, reducing total runoff flow into nearby creeks. Rain gardens also act as a traffic calming feature.

As part of the project, the city has scheduled the street paving of SW Main Avenue from the SW 5th Street intersection to SW Allen Boulevard for summer 2013, reducing traffic and property disturbances. After the grinding and paving is finished, construction on this section of SW Main Avenue will be complete.

The newly installed rain garden on SW Main Avenue reduces storm water runoff and serves as a traffic calming feature.

PUBLIC WORKS

Sidewalk Project on SW Birchwood RoadThrough a $398,000 Transportation Enhancement Program grant from the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT), the city will construct curbs and sidewalks along the south side of SW Birchwood Road from SW 87th Avenue to SW Laurelwood Avenue and on the west side of SW Laurelwood Avenue from SW Birchwood Road to SW Brentwood Drive. The 1,770-foot long project also includes a storm drainage system and associated water quality swales.

The total project cost is estimated to be $581,000, including the city’s contribution of $183,000 for staff time as well as engineering and construction costs. The project is anticipated to begin in July 2013 and be complete in October 2013. In 2010, the city completed similar curb and sidewalk improvements along SW Laurelwood Avenue and SW 87th Avenue using $624,000 in federal economic stimulus funds.

Beginning in July 2013, the city will construct additional curbs and sidewalks, as well as a storm drainage system, along SW Laurelwood Road, similar to those created in 2010.

Arbor Day Celebration

Join the city of Beaverton and Friends of Trees for this year’s Arbor Day planting on Saturday, April 6 at 8:45 a.m. Help turn an unused lot on SW Allen Boulevard at SW Alice Lane into an arboretum. Vol-unteers of all ages are welcome to plant native trees and shrubs while Friends of Trees provides gloves, tools and guidance. Volunteers will receive refreshments, access to ex-pert tree care and guides, and the opportunity to take home native plants donated by Clean Water Services.

Nearly 100 volunteers participated in last year’s Arbor Day planting at Beaverton Fanno Creek and, for the 18th consecutive year, Mayor Denny Doyle was presented the Tree City USA Award from the Arbor Day Foundation. Beaverton and Friends of Trees work together at events throughout the planting sea-son every year and have reached a milestone of planting 1,000 street trees in Beaverton.

Thanks to the dedicated citizens and local organizations such as Friends of Trees and Clean Water Services, Beaverton is recognized as one of the most knowledgeable and tree-friendly cities in the state.

For more information about Arbor Day in Beaverton or the city’s Urban Forestry Department, please contact Pat Hoff at 503-526-2237 or visit www.BeavertonOregon.gov. To find out more about Friend of Trees, visit www.FriendsofTrees.org or call 503-595-0213.


Classical Indian Dance DemonstrationExperience classical Indian dance in the Beaverton City Library auditorium on Saturday, April 6 at 3 p.m. The library will host the Jayanthi Raman Dance Company for an afternoon of dance demonstration and lecture. The dance company focuses on traditional East Indian dance mixed with contemporary elements and has been called the “gold standard of Indian Dance in the Pacific Northwest.” This event is free.

Spring Crafts (ages 2-10 with adult)Saturday, March 23, 1-2 PM

Super Smash Bros. BrawlTournament (grades 6-12)Saturday, March 23, 2:30-4:30 PM

Fairy Tale Family Storytime (ages 0-11 with family)Sunday, March 24, 1:15-1:45 PM

Teen Jeopardy: Fairy Tales with a Twist (grades 6-12)Monday, March 25, 3-4:30 PM

Fairy Tale Themed FamilyMovies (ages 3-12 with family)March 25 & March 27, 2-4 PM

Teen Video+Writing Lab:Fractured Fairy Tales (grades 6-12)Tuesday, March 26, 3-4:30 PM

Fairy Tale Battles (ages 4-12 with family)Wednesday, March 27, 3-4:30 PM

Bunny Babies (ages 0-6 with family)Thursday, March 28, 10:30-11:30 AM

Fractured Fairy Tale Storytime (ages 4-12 with family)Thursday, March 28, 3-3:30 PM

Magic: The Gathering & Yu-Gi-Oh Tournament (grades 6-12)Thursday, March 28, 3-5 PM

Fairy Tale Movie for Teens(Rated PG-13, grades 6-12)Friday, March 29, 3 PM

For full event descriptions, please visit www.BeavertonLibrary.org/Springbreak.

Spring Break EventsThe Beaverton City Library is hosting a performance by Grammy-nominated Enso Quartet on Sunday, March 17 at 3:30 p.m. in Meeting Rooms A and B. This highly-acclaimed and internationally touring ensemble is sponsored through the Friends of Chamber Music, a support group for Chamber Music NW.

Chamber Music Performance

The library is hosting a Surviving Financial Setbacks workshop on Wednesday, April 24 from 6 to 8 p.m. in Meeting Room A. This event is part of "'Money Smart Week @ Your Library," a national initiative between the American Library Association and the Federal Reserve Bank to provide financial literacy programming to help local community member better manage their personal finances. This program is free and is offered in partnership with Clearwater Credit Counseling Solutions, an education organization.

Surviving Financial Setbacks

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The Washington County Cooperative Library’s annual storytelling festival is back with two local performances. The first performance is on Saturday, April 13 at 2 p.m. in the library auditorium and features local storytellers Rick Huddle and Anne Rutherford. The second will be held at the Elsie Stuhr Center on Friday, April 19 at 2 p.m. and features national storyteller Bill Ratner. For a complete schedule of events, visit www.wccls.org.

Art of the Story

KIDS, TWEENS & TEENS

Poetry Workshop with Oregon's Poet LaureateSpend a special afternoon with Paulann Peterson, Oregon's Poet Laureate on Saturday, April 20. Peterson will host a poetry workshop and share some of her poems. More details to come. Please call 503-526-2577 for more information.

The Public Works storm staff, along with Friends of Trees, Kind Bars and Clean Water Services recently sponsored two stream enhancement events as part of the countywide Tree for All program. In January, more than 70 volunteers planted 3,500 native bareroot trees, shrubs and live stakes in Barrows Meadows along the Summer Creek tributary. In February, more than 80 volunteers, in partnership with Murrayhill Recreation Association and Prink Industries planted 1,200 native bareroot trees, shrubs and live stakes along the headwaters of Summer Creek near the Murrayhill Recreation Center. Thank you to our volunteers for making these restoration projects a great success!

Stream EnhancementsPUBLIC WORKS


BEAVERTON CITY LIBRARY12375 SW 5th StreetPhone: 503-644-2197 TTY/TDD: 503-574-4606www.BeavertonLibrary.org

EVENTS FOR KIDS, TWEENS & TEENS

Mon -Thurs, 10 AM to 9 PM Fri, 10 AM to 6 PMSat, 10 AM to 5 PM Sun, 1 to 5 PM

Dr. Seuss' Birthday PartySunday, March 3, 1:30-2:30 PMMake funny things and play funny games from there to here and from here to there. Ages 1-6.

Homeschoolers @ The LibraryTuesday, March 5, 11 AM - NoonHomeschool families are invited to check out a variety of animal-themed crafts, stories, scavenger hunts and more. Grades PreK-12 with an adult.

Tween Book ClubWednesday, March 6 & April 3, 4-5 PMJoin us for pizza and book chat! Come by the Teen Desk to check out a copy of the next book selection. Grades 5-8.

Brick Builders & LEGO RoboticsSaturday, March 9 & April 13, 10:30-11:30 AMKids ages 3-5 can play with Duplo blocks and kids ages 6-11 can play with LEGOs. Ages 3-11 with adult. Special LEGO robot demonstration at 11:15 AM geared at ages 6-14!

Wii & Xbox 360 Gaming for TeensSaturday, March 9 & April 13 & 27, 2:30-3:30 PMWe provide the set-up, you provide the skills. Play multiple games for Wii and Xbox. Grades 6-12.

Gearing Up For SpaceMonday, March 11, 1-2 PMPresented by Evergreen Aviation, learn hands-on why astronauts need an artificial atmosphere. Grades K-5.

Messy Art for Little KidsWednesday, March 13 & April 17, 4-5 PMOpen-ended art activities with a sink nearby! Ages 2-7 with an adult. Drop-in.

Pi Day PartyThursday, March 14, 4-5 PMCelebrate the circle and π with crafts and games. Grades 3-7 with family.

Chess ClubSaturday, March 16 & April 20, 10:30-11:30 AMHone your skills against others or learn the game. Grades 3-8.

Family MoviesSunday, March 17 & April 21, 2-4 PMEnjoy a great new DVD release on the big screen. All ages, children under ten must be supervised.

MURRAY SCHOLLS BRANCH11200 SW Murray Scholls PlaceSuite 102Phone: 503-644-2197 www.BeavertonLibrary.org/MurrayScholls

Mon - Wed, 10 AM to 8 PM Thu - Sun, Noon to 6 PM

Tween Craftaround: Hovercrafts!Wednesday, March 20, 4-5 PM Come make and decorate your own mini-hovercraft! Grades 3-8.

Senses Under ConstructionFriday, March 22, 3-4:30 PMVisit the sensory room designed for kids with disabilities. Sibling-friendly. Ages 2-10 with adult.

Musical Instruments Made by YOUSaturday, April 6, 10:30-11:30 AMEasy music-makers created from reused materials. Ages 3-9 with an adult.

Recycled Art with JordanFriday, April 12, 4-5 PMThe 2012 Teen Art Show People's Choice award-winner shows how to make art from recycled materials. Come learn for yourself! Materials provided. Grades 6-12.

How Does Sir Cumference's Garden Grow?Tuesday, April 16, 3-5 PMUse math to plan a medieval garden! Grades 1-5 with an adult.

Tween Craftaround: April Showers & May FlowersWednesday, April 17, 4-5 PMDuring our April showers, make some May flowers (nice Mother's Day gift)! Grades 3-8.

Recycled CraftsMonday, April 22, 4-5 PMReduce, reuse and recycle while creating works of art! Ages 2-12 with family.

Dia de los Ninos/El Dia de los LibrosSaturday, April 27, 1-2:30 PMCelebrate Children's Day/Book with bilingula storytelling and songs (Spanish/English), crafts and bingo! Ages 2-8 with family.

Amelia Bedelia PartyMonday, April 29, 1-2 PMCelebrate everyone's favorite "helper" with crafts and games. Ages 2-12 with family.

Libraryland for New Parents & BabiesTuesday, April 30, 3-4 PMFirst-time parent with a baby under one? Join us for refreshments, raffles and play time while you learn about what the library has to offer.

Murray Scholls StorytimesToddler: 2-3 years oldThursdays, 11:30 AMPreschool: 3-6 years oldTuesdays, 9:30 AM

STORYTIMESCommunity Helpers Week: April 13-20April 13, 1 PM: Family Storytime - DentistApril 16, 11:15 AM: Toddler Storytime - MayorApril 16, 7 PM: PJ Storytime - FirefighterApril 17, 11 AM: Fun for Ones - NurseApril 17, 11:45 AM: Baby Bugs - NurseApril 18, 1 PM: Preschool - Police OfficerApril 20, 1 PM: Family Storytime - TeacherStorytimes not listed will still occur without a special guest. For a complete list of Storytimes, visit www.BeavertonLibrary.org/Storytime.

EARLY LITERACY WORKSHOPSMath & Science FunMonday, April 111 AM - Noon & 6:30-7:30 PMExplore the early literacy side of math and science concepts in a play & learn session. Registration required. Ages 3-5 with an adult.

Fun with WordsMonday, April 8 2-2:45 & 6:30-7:15 PMFind fun ways to build vocabulary together in a play & learn session. Registration required. Ages 2-5 with an adult.

Fun with LettersTuesday, April 2311-11:45 AM & 6-6:45 PMExplore the alphabet in a play & learn session. Registration required. Ages 2-5 with an adult.

Early Brain DevelopmentThursday, April 25, 7-8:30 PMParents explore the challenges of providing optimal environments to help children develop their potential as readers and lifelong learners. Registration required. Adults only.


Every step you take towards being prepared will help you and your family have a better chance to make it through the first few days of an emergency or disaster. Cut out this checklist and take a few minutes to do the following:

BUY OR HAVE ON HAND* Hammer & assorted nails* Screwdrivers & assorted wood screws*Heavy duty plastic tarps or sheets of visquine*Extra toothbrush per person & toothpaste

DO* Make arrangements to have someone help your children if you are at work

when an emergency occurs.* Conduct an earthquake drill at home.* Replace necessary medicines as required by expiration date.This edition’s Take 5 Action: Discuss how and where your family will reunite if an emergency separates you.

For more information about how to become better prepared for an emergency, visit www.BeavertonOregon.gov/Emergency. For a list of activities you can do in five minutes to become better prepared, visit Take 5 to Survive at www.take5tosurvive.com.

READY FOR AN EMERGENCY? Get Prepared One Step at a Time: #10

The Beaverton Arts Commission (BAC) is offering a Community Grant Program to individual artists and art groups supporting activities that occur within the boundaries of the Beaverton School District. The program is funded by the Beaverton Arts Foundation and the city of Beaverton. Proposed activities must occur between July 1, 2013 and June 30, 2014. Deadline to apply is Monday, March 25 at 5 p.m. For more information and to download a copy of the grant application, please visit www.BeavertonArts.org or call 503-526-2299 for more information.

BAC Community Grant Program

Join the Beaverton Arts & Culture Foundation

The Beaverton Arts & Culture F o u n d a t i o n ( B A C F ) i s s e e k i n g active board

members to suppor t the Beaverton Arts Commission by raising funds to benefit their programs consistent with the emerging cultural and artistic community. Areas of expertise needed include marketing, f u n d r a i s i n g , a n d s o c i a l media/web. Please visit www.BeavertonArtsFoundation.org for more information about the organization. If interested in board membership, please contact Jim McCreight at [email protected].

PICK YOUR FLICK!

Help the city of Beaverton celebrate the 10th annual Flicks by the Fountain series by picking your favorite flick from ten years ago! From now until April 30, cast your vote at www.BeavertonOregon.gov/Flicks.

See you at Beaverton City Park in August for your favorites!


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THE CITY’S MISSION “Preserve and enhance Beaverton

as a responsive, dynamic, attractive and safe community.”

Denny Doyle, MayorCatherine Arnold, Councilor

Betty Bode, CouncilorMark Fagin, Councilor

Ian King, CouncilorMarc San Soucie, Councilor

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Event and meeting dates and locations are subject to change. Assistive listening devices or sign interpreters will be made available at any public meeting or program sponsored by the city of Beaverton upon request with a minimum of 72 hours advance notice. For the most current information, visit www.BeavertonOregon.gov or call 503-526-2497 V/TDD.

NEED A PASSPORT?Beaverton City Hall is a convenient location to apply for your passport and a great way to avoid the crowds! The passport window is located on the second floor and open Tuesday through Friday from noon to 4:30 p.m.

FOR MORE INFORMATIONCALL: 503-526-2240 (comprehensive recording)CLICK: www.BeavertonOregon.gov/PassportsVISIT: 4755 SW Griffith Drive, Beaverton

Your CityMarchISing ChoirFri., March 1 & Sat., March 2 , 7:30 PMBethel Congregation United Church of Christ, 5150 SW Watson Ave.Back by popular demand, ISing at the Mov-ies 3 features choral music from film scores. Admission is free, but donations are accept-ed to support local charitable organizations. www.isingchoir.org.

Beaverton Symphony Orchestra Spring ConcertFriday, March 15, 7:30 PMSunday, March 17, 3 PMVillage Baptist Church, 330 SW Murray Blvd.Performing Rossini's Overture to The Barber of Seville, Dvorak's Symphony No. 8 and Dvorak's Romance in F. Tickets are $10 at the door, $5 for students and seniors, $20 for families. www.beavertonsymphony.org.

Car Seat ClinicSaturday, March 16, 9 AM - 12:30 PMKuni, 3725 SW Cedar Hills Blvd.Certified child safety seat technicians will be available to install or inspect car seats. Free. Beaverton Police Department, 503-526-2264.

AprilCar Seat ClinicSaturday, April 20, 9 AM - 12:30 PMKuni, 3725 SW Cedar Hills Blvd.Certified child safety seat technicians will be available to install or inspect car seats. Free. Beaverton Police Department, 503-526-2264.

Earth Day ProjectSaturday, April 20, 9 AM - 1 PM Murrayhill Recreation Center, 11010 SW Teal Blvd.In partnership with SOLVE, help mulch re-cently-planted native trees and shrubs along Summer Creek. Sign up at www.solv.org or call 503-526-3701 for more information.

Free Document ShreddingSaturday, April 20, 10 AM - 1 PM Tektronix, 13975 SW Karl Braun Dr.Up to three boxes per vehicle. Participants are encouraged to bring canned food for the Oregon Food Bank. Beaverton Police Department, 503-526-2264.

Beaverton Symphony Orchestra Chamber Music ConcertSunday, April 21, 3 PMVillage Baptist Church, 330 SW Murray Blvd.Members of the Beaverton Symphony Orchestra perform chamber and ensemble works. Tickets are $10 at the door, $5 for students and seniors, $20 for families. www.beavertonsymphony.org.


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