Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 25th of June.
Good morning, Hillsboro.
Restaurant AMA opened in May on a rooftop at 112 S.E.
Second Ave. and now offers Spanish-inspired tapas with a downtown view—owner Jill Craig said the menu is meant for sharing to help diners explore new flavors.
Governor Tina Kotek signed a law that lets striking workers get unemployment benefits after two weeks (capped at 10 weeks), making Oregon the first state to pay public workers on strike.
The law passed after debates in the Senate and House and requires school districts to subtract the benefits from future wages (to cover costs).
The Oregon Senate voted 15 to 14 against a bill that would force tech companies to pay local news outlets for using their content and end its progress this year — the bill’s author said she will reintroduce the proposal next session.
Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting
8-10 a.m. — Hillsboro Parks & Recreation Administration Office — Free entry — Engage with community initiatives and explore the new CivicWeb Portal for meeting information.
Line Dancing Session
2:30-3:30 p.m. — Hillsboro Community Senior Center — Free entry — Dance and move your feet one step at a time with expert instruction.
Park Pop-Up Kick-off at Shute Park
11 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Shute Park — Free entry — Experience family fun with Rollin' Rec, Wetlands on Wheels, and more at the kick-off event in Hillsboro.
Zumba Class
11-11:50 a.m. — Hillsboro Community Senior Center — Free entry — Enjoy vibrant Zumba classes to get moving and grooving every Monday.
Foot Care Services
9 AM – 4 PM — Community Senior Center — $45 — Nail trimming and foot inspections performed by a certified Foot Care Nurse.
BINGO Night at the Senior Center
5:30-9:30 p.m. — Community Senior Center — Game packets from $1 — Enjoy an evening of bingo with prizes and a variety of bistro snacks.
Better Brains and Balance
9:00 – 9:50 AM — Community Senior Center — $4 Resident, $6 Non-Resident — Engage in a mix of Tai Chi and brain games to enhance both balance and cognitive skills.
Hillsboro Rotary Independence Day Parade
10 a.m. — Hillsboro Downtown Partnership — Free entry — Celebrate Independence Day with a festive parade featuring over a century of community spirit from the Hillsboro Rotary.
Monthly Blueberry Pancake Breakfast
8-10 a.m. — Twin Oaks Airpark — Open to the public — Enjoy delicious blueberry pancakes in a welcoming community atmosphere at the airpark.
Line Dancing at Senior Center
3-4 p.m. — Friends of the Hillsboro Community Senior Center — Free entry — Move your feet and learn line dancing with experienced instructors every Monday.
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