Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 21st of November.
Good morning, Hillsboro.
On Wednesday, Dec. 3, the Washington County Chamber of Commerce will host its annual awards gala at NW Events & Environments in Hillsboro at 5:30 p.m.—tickets cost $95 as local leaders are honored and President and CEO Deanna Palm retires with Josh Tompkins set to succeed her on Dec. 1.
Hillsboro’s Walters Cultural Arts Center will host its annual Artisan Pop-Up Shop on Tuesday, Dec.
9 from 5—8 p.m. where over 40 local vendors will offer unique handmade gifts, and the Walters Gallery will run its Small Works Show featuring original art no larger than 10 inches and priced at $150 or less to support local artists.
Today, Columbia Sportswear unveiled new curling uniforms at an event in Beaverton for Team USA, who will compete at the Winter Olympics in Cortina, Italy in February.
The uniforms feature an Oregon detail (Mount Hood) and were designed over 18 months to meet athlete needs.
Local standout players from McMinnville and neighboring schools earned honors in Pacific Conference boys soccer—Edwin Cuevas George was named Player of the Year and coach Adam Howard was named Coach of the Year.
The awards include first and second team honorees from McMinnville, Glencoe, Sherwood, Forest Grove, Liberty, Century and Newberg—highlighting strong regional talent in the season.
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.
It's A Wonderful Life - Cardboard Box Drive-In
12-3 p.m. — Rice Northwest Museum of Rocks & Minerals — General admission required — Experience a nostalgic cardboard box car drive-in screening of a holiday classic.
Gymtastics Play Zone
1-3:30 p.m. — Hidden Creek Community Center — $4 resident, $6 non-resident — Engage your child's creativity and body awareness through fun movement-based free play.
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