Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 7th of August.
Good morning, Hillsboro.
Tall Trees Taphouse opened in downtown Hillsboro at the Weil Arcade Food Park this June and offers a natural space where families can enjoy craft drinks, play pinball, and watch sports on big screens—owners Dan Schlegel and Nathan Roszina plan to work with local brewers and eventually brew their own beer.
Researchers at Portland State University developed a wildlife corridor map that shows routes for animals such as bobcats and butterflies in Washington County—this map will help city planners and transportation officials plan safer road crossings.
The data covers 54 species and may be used later this year to guide improvements like underpasses and fencing to reduce animal collisions.
Hillsboro's Hops won 10–7 over Vancouver at Nat Bailey Stadium on Tuesday night with Cristofer Torin recording four hits including a solo home run, and Ashton Izzi pitching three shutout innings before a 30-minute rain delay—six other players also added multiple hits.
Guelaguetza in Oregon
11 a.m. - 6 p.m. — Shute Park — Free entry — Celebrate the rich traditions of Oaxaca with vibrant dances, music, and authentic cuisine.
Zumba Class for All Ages
11-11:50 a.m. — Hillsboro Community Senior Center — Free entry — Enjoy a fun-filled Zumba workout with Maria Garcia in a welcoming community space.
Foot Care Services
9 a.m. - 4 p.m. — Community Senior Center — $45 — Get your feet pampered with a nail trim and inspection by a certified Foot Care Nurse.
Library on the Loose at Butternut Creek Park
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. — Butternut Creek Park — Free entry — Enjoy games, live performances, and activities for all ages with the local library and community partners.
Club Cribbage
1-4 p.m. — Friends of the Hillsboro Community Senior Center — Minimum buy-in of $15 — Enjoy a friendly card game where players try to form combinations and track their scores.
Zumba Class: Free & Open to All
10:30-11:20 a.m. — Friends of the Hillsboro Community Senior Center — Free entry — Join the community for a fun and energizing Zumba workout every Friday.
Family Open Studios
10 AM – 12 PM — Walters Cultural Arts Center — Free entry — Create art and explore storytelling with friends and family in a drop-in workshop for all ages.
All Ability Drop-in Basketball
7-8:30 p.m. — Hidden Creek Community Center — Free! — Participate in inclusive basketball sessions designed for all abilities while making new friends.
Better Brains and Balance
9-9:50 a.m. — Community Senior Center — $4 Resident, $6 Non-Resident — Engage in a holistic program of Tai Chi and brain games to enhance your mental and physical balance.
Weekly BINGO Night
5:30–9:30 p.m. — Community Senior Center — Game packets from $1 — Enjoy an exciting evening of BINGO with chances to win big and a bistro offering tasty bites.
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