Good morning, Hillsboro.

Brazilian singer-songwriter Caro Pierotto will perform at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct.

24 at the Walters Cultural Arts Center—she will sing originals and covers in three languages to share messages of love, hope and healing. Tickets cost $27 in advance or $32 at the door.

Sen. Wyden introduced a bill Friday to help federal workers deal with money troubles during the government shutdown—he said the plan would let workers take funds from their TSP without a penalty if the shutdown continues.

The measure would also stop loan payments during shutdowns and has cosponsors including Sen. Tim Kaine, Richard Blumenthal, Chris Coons, Amy Klobuchar, and Brian Schatz—efforts aimed at easing essentials like rent and groceries.

On Oct. 2, the Mountainside and Westview girls soccer teams played a Metro League opener at Mountainside High that ended in a 0-0 tie with a near-clear goal in the final seconds—both teams worked hard and gained valuable experience.

Mountainside stands at 4-4-1 while Westview remains unbeaten at 8-0-1 and will next play on Monday when Westview hosts Aloha and Mountainside travels to Jesuit.

Senior running back Daniel Heninger has rushed for over 1,000 yards in the team’s first four games and led Glencoe to an undefeated start—he said his focus remains on playing hard even as the team adjusts to a move back to 6A classification.

On Friday night, the Westside High School Football Committee released its predictions for local games — including Hillsboro’s favored win over McNary — and improved its record to 37–11 over three weeks.

The committee expected close contests and noted that teams like Jesuit and Southridge were adapting after early season wins and losses.

Gymtastics Play Zone

1-3:30 p.m. — Hidden Creek Community Center — $4 for residents, $6 for non-residents — Encourage your child's physical creativity with fun movement-based play activities.

Better Brains and Balance

9-9:50 a.m. — Community Senior Center — $4 Resident, $6 Non-Resident — Engage in a unique mix of Tai Chi and brain games to enhance your balance and cognitive skill.

Nature Walk at Shadywood Park

12-1 p.m. — Shadywood Park — Free entry — Explore local habitats and wildlife with a family-friendly nature walk in Hillsboro.

Fire Station Community Open House

10 AM – 2 PM — Intel Gordon Moore Park at Ronler Acres — Free entry — Meet firefighters, tour the fire station, and enjoy a day of safety learning and fun for all ages.

Run for Hope

10 AM - 1 PM — Hare Field — Family-friendly run benefiting local community — Join the Hillsboro Police Department for a charity event promoting hope and community support.

OMSI Science Pub: Hillsboro

7-9 p.m. — Hillsboro Downtown Station — Free entry with $8 suggested donation — Engage with captivating scientific presentations from top Oregon experts in a vibrant food cart plaza.

Community Bingo Night

5:30-7:30 p.m. — Community Senior Center — Game packets from $1 — Enjoy a night of bingo and bistro treats with friends at this local gathering.

Hillsboro Public Library Board Meeting

6-8 p.m. — Hillsboro Brookwood Library — Free entry — Discuss community library initiatives and upcoming meetings online with easy access to materials.

Zumba Class for All Ages

10:30-11:20 a.m. — Hillsboro Community Senior Center — Free entry — Enjoy a lively morning with rhythmic Zumba sessions suitable for everyone.

HalloWetlands

11 AM - 4 PM — Jackson Bottom Wetlands — $5 entry, children under 3 free — Experience a day of Halloween fun with crafts, games, and spooky science shows.