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Hillsboro
Thursday, April 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Hillsboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 2nd of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Community groups in western Washington County plan free Easter egg hunts for families this weekend. Forest Grove’s Crossroads Church will host a hunt with 30,000 eggs at Tom McCall Upper Elementary at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 4, while events in Hillsboro, Banks and North Plains feature age-based hunts. Hillsboro News-Times
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ WM highlights Earth Month as warm weather brings sustainability tips and recycling programs to local residents. A virtual recycling tour is set for April 17 while residents are encouraged to switch to LED bulbs, reduce waste, and shop locally for fresh produce. Hillsboro News-Times
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Local baseball and softball games on Tuesday, Mar. 31 showcased standout pitching and hitting as Chase Austin of Beaverton struck out 12 with no runs and Makena Petrick of Glencoe went 3-for-3 with a home run. Several area teams secured wins in tightly contested matches. Hillsboro News-Times
- ➤ Statewide softball coaches polls from April 1 show that Glencoe leads 6A with a 5-0 record and Scappoose climbs 4A also with a 5-0 mark. The polls, meant for discussion only, include teams like Hillsboro (2-1) receiving notable votes from area communities. Hillsboro News-Times
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Line Dancing
3-4 p.m. — Hillsboro Community Senior Center — Free — Dance along with instructors Jeffrey and Claire Coomes in a fun line dancing session.
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Foot Care Service
9 AM – 4 PM — Community Senior Center — $45 — Receive professional nail trimming and foot inspections from certified nurse Monica Stutzman.
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Hillsboro Public Library Board Meeting
6-8 p.m. — Hillsboro Brookwood Library — Free entry — Stay informed about local library governance and access community resources through the CivicWeb Portal.
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