Good morning, Hillsboro.

Two Oregon authors Omar El Akkad and Karen Russell are finalists for the National Book Awards, with El Akkad’s nonfiction work competing and Russell’s fiction in the running; Japanese Breakfast’s Michelle Zauner will host the finalist reading.

The reading will be held on Nov. 18 at New York University’s Skirball Center and the awards ceremony will take place on Nov. 19 in New York.

WM Northwest advises residents to have a zero-waste Halloween by reusing old costumes, swapping decorations, and repurposing pumpkins to cut down on trash—tips aim to reduce plastic waste.

They also recommend using Recycle+ to recycle hard-to-recycle items—steps designed to lessen Halloween waste.

Glencoe beat Liberty 49—20 on October 10 in a key Pacific Conference game, with senior Daniel Heninger rushing for 306 yards and scoring five touchdowns to secure a revenge win after last year’s loss.

Junior Landon Duyck and sophomore Collin Stortro contributed key plays to help improve the Crimson Tide’s record to 5–1—fueling strong local rivalry pride.

Friday night local high school football games produced scores across classes—6A teams had Mountainside win 41—7 over Southridge, Jesuit beat Beaverton 63—27, Westview edged Sunset 22—16, Glencoe topped Liberty 49—20, Sherwood won 49—10 over Century, Lake Oswego outscored Tigard 45—21, and Tualatin defeated Oregon City 43—16 while Newberg won 35—7 over McMinnville on Oct 9. In 5A, Hillsboro won 48—7 over McKay and Forest Grove beat Aloha 42—21; in 4A and lower classes, Scappoose shut out St. Helens 50—0, Valley Catholic won 35—28 over Yamhill-Carlton, Banks outscored Kennedy 42—7, and Gaston beat Neah-Kah-Nie 43—22.

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.

Line Dancing at Senior Center

3-4 p.m. — Friends of the Hillsboro Community Senior Center — Free entry — Dance along with expert instructors Jeffrey and Claire Coomes every Monday and Friday.

Arts & Culture Council Meeting

4-6 p.m. — Walters Cultural Arts Center — Access meeting materials online — Engage with local arts and culture initiatives in Hillsboro.

Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting

8-10 a.m. — Hillsboro Parks & Recreation Administration Office — Free entry — Discuss community parks and recreation initiatives at the latest commission meeting.

Pacific Northwest Reptile Show

10 AM - 4 PM — Wingspan Event & Conference Center — Family-friendly admission — Explore a variety of reptiles and learn about these fascinating creatures.

Sensory Playtime

9-11 a.m. — Hidden Creek Community Center — Included with Play Pass or Family Membership — Engage in sensory play with toys, games, and movement for kids of all abilities.