Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 16th of April.
Good morning, Hillsboro.
Rose Festival CityFair offers $12 day tickets and $25 season pass (weekends from May 22 through June 7) for a local celebration that promises fun for residents.
Hillsboro Symphony Orchestra will present 'A World of Dance' at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 24 at Walters Cultural Arts Center (527 E.
Main Street) where global dance traditions will be showcased. Tickets cost $27 in advance and $32 at the door.
The library at MacLaren Youth Correctional Facility reopened today for the first time since the pandemic, as books (stored in a gear closet for half a decade) became moldy and damaged.
Portland metro leaders ask community members to share input for a 50-year vision for the region; a 23-member commission will review feedback and shape plans next year.
The survey is open for about a month to gather ideas for the region's future.
The Hops tied their series with an 8-4 win over Tri-City on April 1 at Gesa Stadium (in Pasco) as Kenny Castillo had three hits and four RBI.
The teams will meet again at 6:30 p.m. Thursday.
The Trail Blazers secured their playoff spot after Tuesday's win and Portland now expects at least two home playoff games at Moda; ticket prices are rising as fans begin buying seats for upcoming games.
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.
Kentucky Derby Party
2-4:30 p.m. — The Fields Bar & Grill — Enjoy mint juleps and cheering at the ultimate Kentucky Derby celebration.
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