Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 16th of September.
Good morning, Hillsboro.
A new wine tasting event opens at LucidWild Estate in Dundee Hills, where guests explore a sky terrace, wine caves, and a speakeasy — offering a unique mix of wine tasting and modern design.
This venue provides a fresh way for visitors to enjoy both fine wine and innovative architecture.
Portland Community College hosted a tour on Sept 12 at the Willow Creek Opportunity Center in Hillsboro to showcase three new high-tech labs— a teaching cleanroom, an artificial intelligence lab and a manufacturing lab designed to train students and local workers for jobs in semiconductor production and advanced manufacturing. The cleanroom will open this fall with state grant funding while the AI lab has been operating since January and the manufacturing lab supports the Quick Start Semiconductor Technician Training program.
Oregon lawmakers and the Central Oregon Disability Support Network say the Education Department canceled the last year of a Community Parent Resource Center grant that helped more than 4,000 rural families with disabled children.
CODSN appealed the decision on September 11, and lawmakers urged the department to reinstate the funding—hoping to restore this vital support.
Forest Grove High School boys soccer team is showing progress under third-year coach Carlos Pehr as they secured a draw with North Salem and a win over Gresham.
The Vikings—led by returning all-league players and Hillsboro transfer Christopher Infante—are focused on teamwork as they aim to compete in a tough Pacific Conference.
1-Hour Nashville Line Dancing Class
9 – 10 AM — Friends of the Hillsboro Community Senior Center — Free entry — Learn line dancing steps with expert instructors and enjoy a fun-filled morning.
Hillsboro Harvest Festival 2025
12-7 p.m. — Jerry Willey Plaza — Free entry — Enjoy a family-friendly harvest festival with live music, vendors, and fun activities for all ages.
Gymtastics Play Zone
1-3:30 p.m. — Hidden Creek Community Center — $4 residents, $6 non-residents — Unstructured play sessions for kids 0-6, fostering physical creativity and body awareness.
Bingo Night at Hidden Creek
5:30-6:30 p.m. — Hidden Creek Community Center — Free entry — Win prizes and socialize at this fun monthly bingo event for ages 14 and up.
Foot Care Services
9 AM – 4 PM — Hillsboro Community Senior Center — $45 — Receive a professional foot care treatment with nail trim and inspection from a certified nurse.
Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting
8-10 a.m. — Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve — Free entry — Discuss community parks and recreational initiatives at the monthly commission meeting.
48th Annual Festival of Quilts
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Wingspan Event & Conference Center — Entry fee not specified — Explore over 300 stunning quilts and enjoy demonstrations at this annual quilting celebration.
Family Open Studios
10 AM – 12 PM — Walters Cultural Arts Center — Free entry — Enjoy a morning of art making together with friends and family, exploring materials and storytelling.
Sunday Best Tasting at Jeju PDX
12:00 – 4:30 p.m. — CHO Wines — $40 — Enjoy curated wine tastings and gourmet snack boxes from James Beard nominated Chef Peter Cho.
Better Brains and Balance
9-9:50 a.m. — Community Senior Center — $4 Resident, $6 Non-Resident — Engage in a blend of Tai Chi and brain games to enhance your balance and cognitive abilities.
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