Good morning, Hillsboro.

An uncontrolled burn pile ignited embers that burned a 400-square-foot shed in Gales Creek over Memorial Day weekend—Forest Grove Fire & Rescue responded at 3:40 p.m. Saturday, May 24, and worked quickly to stop the flames from spreading.

Jollibee will open its first Oregon restaurant in Hillsboro at 10875 N.E.

Cornell Road in Tanasbourne Village from Friday, May 30 through Sunday, June 1 and will give away prizes to early in-store and drive-thru guests, with a year of free Chickenjoy available on Friday. The new restaurant will serve its famous fried chicken, red-and-white tote bags on Saturday, and signature red bucket hats on Sunday—making its debut highly anticipated in the local food scene.

Today, Aloha High teacher Sophia Aguirre was named one of four winners of the OnPoint Prize for Excellence in Education—her award will pay her rent or mortgage for one year and give $2,500 to her school.

The Oregon Senate re-passed Senate Bill 551 on May 27 to ban plastic bags at checkouts from grocery stores and restaurants — the bill now heads to Gov. Tina Kotek’s desk — and will take effect after her signature.

Better Brains and Balance

9-10 a.m. — Community Senior Center — $4 Resident, $6 Non-Resident — Engage in a fun mix of Tai Chi, brain games, and balance exercises to enhance both brain power and stability.

Zumba Class for Everyone

10:30-11:20 a.m. — Hillsboro Community Senior Center — Free entry — Enjoy a lively Zumba class that’s open to all ages and skill levels.

Helvetia Half Marathon

Helvetia Half Marathon — Morning event — Gordon Faber Recreation Complex — Registration required — Race through scenic Washington County with options for the whole family.

Duplicate Bridge

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

Foot Care Services

9 AM – 4 PM — Community Senior Center — $45 — Receive professional nail trimming and foot inspections by a certified Foot Care Nurse.

Bingo Night at the Community Senior Center

5:30-9:30 p.m. — Community Senior Center — Game packets starting at $1 — Enjoy an evening of bingo with great prizes and food options at the Bistro.

Club Cribbage Event

1-4 p.m. — Hillsboro Community Senior Center — Minimum buy-in of $15 — Enjoy a fun afternoon playing the classic card game of Cribbage.

Line Dancing at the Senior Center

2:30-3:30 p.m. — Hillsboro Community Senior Center — Free entry — Enjoy line dancing every Friday with skilled instructors at the dining hall.

GeekCraft Expo PDX

All day — Westside Commons — Free entry — Explore a plethora of unique, handmade geeky goods and enjoy family-friendly activities.

Meet and Sketch: Hillsboro Sketch Club

10 a.m. – 12 p.m. — Barnes & Noble — Free entry — Connect with fellow creatives while sketching and sharing artistic ideas.