Good morning, Hillsboro.

Residents in the region still face the curse of Bradford pear trees that fill the air with a rotten smell each spring.

The trees, imported from East Asia and once popular for their blooms, now cross-pollinate to produce messy fruit and unwelcome odors on sidewalks.

Ski enthusiasts have a chance to enjoy fresh powder as the Cascades are set to receive heavy snowfall from Wednesday to Friday; after Mount Hood Meadows closed its season early, Timberline will remain open until May 25.

Century High School will start its first sanctioned boys volleyball season on Monday, April 6 at Forest Grove High School with matches against Forest Grove and Glencoe.

Coach Kinsey Barnett said the team, made up of skilled club players, is excited to showcase its talent.

Better Brains and Balance

9-9:50 a.m. — Community Senior Center — $4 Resident, $6 Non-Resident — Engage in a dynamic mix of Tai Chi, brain games, and balance exercises for mental and physical strength.

Nature Walk at Orchard Park

12-1 p.m. — Evergreen Park — Free entry — Discover local plants and habitats on a family-friendly nature walk.

Free Hearing Tests with Pacific University

8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. — Community Senior Center — Free — Pacific University students offer complimentary hearing exams and valuable insights on hearing loss.

Great Thunderegg Hunt

10 AM – 3 PM — Rice Northwest Museum of Rocks & Minerals — Ticket required — Hunt for thundereggs and mystery minerals while enjoying interactive geological activities.

Gymtastics Play Zone

1-3:30 p.m. — Hidden Creek Community Center — $4 per resident, $6 per non-resident — Let your child explore physical creativity and body awareness through fun, unstructured movement play.

Duplicate Bridge

12-4 p.m. — Friends of the Hillsboro Community Senior Center — $1 — Sharpen your mind with every strategic hand played in this captivating bridge game.

Creativity Unleashed

10 a.m. - 2 p.m. — Hidden Creek Community Center — $6 drop-in fee — Explore your creativity with various artistic supplies in an inclusive environment.

Weekly BINGO Night

5:30-9:30 p.m. — Community Senior Center — $1-$5 per game — Enjoy a fun-filled evening of bingo with prizes and bistro snacks.

Line Dancing

3-4 p.m. — Community Senior Center — Free drop-in — Enjoy dancing and moving your feet one step at a time with skilled instructors.

Aloha Chamber of Commerce Networking Event

7 PM – 1 AM — Embassy Suites by Hilton Portland Hillsboro — Free entry — A lively business networking event featuring great company and music.