Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 13th of March.
Good morning, Hillsboro.
🌲 Environment
Following heavy rain on March 12, officials closed roads in Gaston and near Hillsboro while emergency crews freed car occupants trapped by floodwaters near Rock Creek.
City sandbag filling sites are open and a flood watch remains until 11 p.m. Friday.
🏛️ Government
Officials opened Hillsboro Fire Station 9 in South Hillsboro on March 12 at 6830 S.E.
Butternut Creek Parkway. The station features Engine 9, advanced tech and workspaces for city departments and offers 24-hour emergency coverage for a growing community.
🎉 Hillsboro Events
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Family Emergency Preparedness Workshop
2-3:30 p.m. — Hillsboro Brookwood Library — Free entry — Learn to build a family emergency plan and create a go-kit with everyday items.
Sensory Playtime
1-3:30 p.m. — Hidden Creek Community Center — Included with Play Pass or Membership — Engage in sensory play featuring active toys and fidgets tailored for kids of all abilities.
All Ability Drop-in Basketball
7-8:30 p.m. — Hidden Creek Community Center — Free — Stay active and make new friends in an inclusive basketball setting.
Creative Writing Workshop
2-4 p.m. — Shute Park - Hillsboro Library — All materials provided — Engage in generative writing and storytelling exercises in a supportive community atmosphere.
De-Stress with Zen Doodles & Watercolors
4:00-5:30 p.m. — Hillsboro Brookwood Library — All materials provided — Explore meditative art and create personalized cards in this relaxing workshop.
BodyVox Junior Dance Showcase
2-3 p.m. — Jackson Event Venue — $5-$13 — Experience an inventive showcase bursting with youthful energy and fresh choreography from emerging dance talents.
Duplicate Bridge Game
12-4 p.m. — Friends of the Hillsboro Community Senior Center — $1 — Sharpen your mind with every hand dealt in this ultimate test of strategy and decision-making.
Better Brains and Balance
9:00 – 9:50 AM — Community Senior Center — $4 Resident, $6 Non-Resident — Engage your mind and body with a mix of Tai Chi, brain games, and balance exercises.
Sensory Playtime for Kids
9-11 a.m. — Hidden Creek Community Center — Included with Play Pass or Membership — Explore sensory play with active toys and make new friends in a supportive environment.
Better Brains and Balance
9-9:50 a.m. — Community Senior Center — $4 Resident, $6 Non-Resident — Enhance brainpower and balance through Tai Chi and engaging exercises.
🏠 Hillsboro Real Estate
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