Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 19th of November.
Good morning, Hillsboro.
A Hillsboro Police officer responded to a traffic accident near West Baseline Road and Southwest Dennis Avenue and found a dog trapped in a car trunk so he crawled inside to save it—quickly reuniting it with its owner and helping change a tire for a motorist.
Two Washington County libraries faced challenges when Sherwood library found books on pride hidden on its shelves and Tualatin library quickly cleaned racist graffiti from a bathroom—state records show reported challenges dropped by 21% from July 1 to June 30.
Local librarians now wait to see how a new centralized system for selecting books will work once it starts early next year.
The Department of State Lands removed over 100 tons of material from long-used homeless camps in Sandy River Delta in Troutdale.
Officials will patrol the area weekly to clear new debris and are still working on housing plans for some of the 30+ people who had lived there.
Medicare Advantage Plan Review
10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — Friends of the Hillsboro Community Senior Center — Free entry — Get expert answers from Medicare Mark Fuchs about signing up or switching plans.
Line Dancing at Hillsboro Senior Center
3-4 p.m. — Hillsboro Community Senior Center — Free entry — Groove to line dancing led by experienced instructors in a friendly atmosphere.
Senior Center Annual Holiday Bazaar
10 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Community Senior Center — Support local seniors — Enjoy festive music and browse handmade treasures from local vendors.
Sensory Playtime
1-3:30 p.m. — Hidden Creek Community Center — Included with Play Pass or Membership — Engage in sensory play with toys, games, and fidgets designed for kids of all abilities.
All Ability Drop-in Basketball
7-8:30 p.m. — Hidden Creek Community Center — Free entry — Inclusive basketball for all, featuring warmups, drills, and scrimmages.
Sensory Playtime
9-11 a.m. — Hidden Creek Community Center — Included with Play Pass or Single Visit Fee — Engage with sensory toys and games in a supportive environment for kids of all abilities.
Zumba Class: Free & Open to All
11-11:50 a.m. — Hillsboro Community Senior Center — Free entry — Dance your way to fitness with engaging Zumba classes for everyone.
Senior Tech Pals
2-3 p.m. — Community Senior Center — Free entry — Get free technology advice and support from local tech volunteers to troubleshoot your devices.
Hearing Tests with Pacific University School of Audiology
8:30 AM – 12:00 PM — Community Senior Center — Free — Get a free half-hour hearing exam and learn about hearing loss from Pacific University Students.
Gymtastics Play Zone
8 AM – 12 PM — Hidden Creek Community Center — $4 per resident, $6 per non-resident — Engage your child's creativity through fun movement activities in a safe environment.
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