Good morning, Hillsboro.

The 28th North Plains Elephant Garlic Festival runs from Friday, Aug.

7 to Sunday, Aug. 9 at Jessie Mays Community Park, featuring live music, food vendors (including garlic-infused ice cream), a car show, parade and family activities at the fire station’s open house on Saturday.

The Washington County Fair continues at Westside Commons, 801 N.E.

34th Ave until Sunday, Aug. 2 with rides, live music, and tasty treats. It runs weekdays (5 p.m. to midnight) and weekends (10 a.m. to midnight) to keep fairgoers enjoying a full range of attractions.

Pacific University in Forest Grove will launch three-year bachelor’s degrees in chemistry, computer science and sustainability in fall 2027 (cutting tuition and dorm costs) to speed career entry.

It also announced a merger with Willamette that will form Oregon’s largest private university, with a full transition expected within two years.

Hillsboro Hops lost 3-2 to the Everett AquaSox on Tuesday, July 28 at Hops Ballpark (game one of a six-game series) as catcher Luke Stevenson hit two solo home runs and the team managed only one hit with runners in scoring position.

Wilder Frets: Classical Guitar in the Wilderness

6-8 p.m. — Noble Woods Trailhead Parking — Ticket prices vary — Experience award-winning guitarist Tye Austin perform enchanting Spanish and Latin American music surrounded by nature's beauty.

Latino Community Festival

12-6 p.m. — Hillsboro Ballpark — Free entry — Celebrate 20 years of cultural richness with music, food, and community spirit.