Good morning, Hillsboro.

Pacific University dedicated a peace pole at its Hillsboro campus on April 9 to promote peace amid global conflict — the marker funded by local Rotary clubs and the Jubitz Family Foundation displays the phrase May peace prevail on Earth in eight languages.

The Lyrid meteor shower season is underway, inviting local stargazers to enjoy 5 to 10 meteors per hour if they find a dark spot.

Experts recommend watching the display between 1:00 a.m. and dawn.

Tualatin High School senior Jemai Lake abandoned his commitment to Montana to play basketball for Oregon State, joining his brother and following his father’s legacy.

The 6A State Player of the Year averaged 21.1 points per game and led his team to a state championship last season.

Tyler Bellerose, a freshman pitcher for Oregon State baseball, was injured in a serious car crash on Tuesday + the game at Hillsboro Hops Stadium was postponed and will be rescheduled soon.

High school baseball and softball games on Monday highlighted local talent.

Forest Grove’s Cole Campbell (3 for 3) with a double and Kevin Carrieri pitched a shutout against Liberty in baseball, while in softball Aloha edged Nelson 19 to 17 with Avery Dimeo hitting two home runs.

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.

Line Dancing Sessions

3-4 p.m. — Community Senior Center — Free entry — Dance and move your feet to lively line dancing tunes with experienced instructors.

Free Earth Day Crafts

10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — Jackson Bottom Wetlands — Free entry — Celebrate Earth Day with creative crafts made from recyclable materials for all ages.

Duplicate Bridge

12-4 p.m. — Friends of the Hillsboro Community Senior Center — $1 — Sharpen your mind with the ultimate test of strategy and decision-making in Duplicate Bridge.

Better Brains and Balance

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

Arts & Culture Council Meeting

4–6 p.m. — Walters Cultural Arts Center — Free entry — Engage with local arts initiatives and access meeting materials through the CivicWeb Portal.

Better Brains and Balance

9:00 – 9:50 a.m. — Community Senior Center — $4 Resident, $6 Non-Resident — Engage in a mix of Tai Chi, brain games, and balance exercises to enhance brain power and stability.

Third Annual Hillsboro Film Festival

5PM-8:30PM — The Vault Theater — $15-30 — Celebrate the art of storytelling through diverse films in a vibrant festival atmosphere.

All Ability Drop-in Basketball

7-8:30 p.m. — Hidden Creek Community Center — Free entry — Enjoy inclusive basketball fun with warmups, drills, and scrimmages for all abilities.

Gymtastics Play Zone

8 a.m. – 12 p.m. — Hidden Creek Community Center — $4 for residents, $6 for non-residents — Engage your child's physical creativity and body awareness through movement-based free play in unstructured drop-in sessions.