Good morning, Hillsboro.

The Hillsboro Downtown Partnership got $100,000 from a recent city council meeting to fund improvements in downtown, and the money will go to boosting community outreach + beautification projects.

Seffarine will perform Friday, Sept.

19 at 7:30 p.m. at Hillsboro’s Walters Cultural Arts Center—this band features Moroccan-born vocalist Lamiae Naki and multi-instrumentalist Nat Hulskamp along with musicians from Iran, Spain and the United States who blend North African, flamenco and Mediterranean sounds. Tickets will cost $35 in advance and $40 at the door with an early discount available through July 25.

CNBC released a list that named Oregon among the 12 most expensive states to live in, noting that high housing prices forced one-third of residents to spend more than 30% of their income on housing+ the report showed cost-of-living remains high even as inflation eased from its post-COVID peaks.

State lawmakers killed a climate bill that would have added a healthy climate guarantee to the constitution, so environmentalists now plan to petition Oregon voters for an amendment—if they gather over 150,000 signatures by next July for a November 2026 vote.

Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield and 20 other AGs are suing the federal government over a policy that now forces Head Start programs to check family immigration status — a change that could cost Oregon over $3.1 million a year and affect nearly 5,000 children.

The suit claims the policy was issued without notice or legal justification and may harm all local families using these programs.

Arts & Culture Council Meeting

4-6 p.m. — Walters Cultural Arts Center — Free entry — Stay updated on Hillsboro's arts initiatives and access meeting materials through the new CivicWeb Portal.

Oldies Tribute Concert by Johnny Limbo and The Lugnuts

6:30-8:30 p.m. — Shute Park — Free entry — Experience the nostalgic sounds of the 50's, 60's, and 70's with a lively tribute band in a beautiful outdoor setting.

Line Dancing at Senior Center

2:30-3:30 p.m. — Friends of the Hillsboro Community Senior Center — Free entry — Dance your heart out with expert instructors in a fun community setting.

Mexican Train Dominoes

9:30-10:30 a.m. — Friends of the Hillsboro Community Senior Center — Free entry — Enjoy a fun match of Mexican Train Dominoes with fellow enthusiasts at the Senior Center.

Foot Care Services

9 a.m. - 4 p.m. — Community Senior Center — $45 — Receive professional foot care including nail trimming and inspection by a certified nurse.

Park Pop-Up at Walnut Street Park

10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. — Walnut Street Park — Free entry — Engage in fun activities like Rollin' Rec and Mobile Makers in a vibrant community setting.

Library on the Loose at Magnolia Park

10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. — Magnolia Park — Free entry — Explore a mobile library offering books, STEM toys, and librarian assistance in your neighborhood.

Free Community Zumba Class

10:30-11:20 a.m. — Hillsboro Community Senior Center — Free entry — Dance your way to fitness with energetic Zumba classes open to all.

Oregon Battle of the Books Mock Battle

11 AM – 12 PM — Scappoose Public Library — Registration required — Test your knowledge in a head-to-head mock battle of popular children's books.

Mexican Train Dominoes

9:30-10:30 a.m. — Friends of the Hillsboro Community Senior Center — Free entry — Enjoy a fun morning playing the classic game of Mexican Train Dominoes with friends and family.