Good morning, Hillsboro.

Winter Village at Orenco Station offers covered ice skating through Jan.

11 with weekly walk-up sessions and special events for kids and sensory-friendly skaters. A Youth Holiday Market will run on Dec. 13 (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.) and Frosty Fun is planned for Dec. 23.

NW Natural’s pilot projects that blend hydrogen and renewable natural gas are in flux as partners falter; Tyson halted its project last month and Modern Hydrogen recently laid off most employees.

NW Natural laid off 30 workers Wednesday and will review the Portland pilot.

On Thursday, Dec. 11, Pacific University and Willamette University announced that their boards signed a letter of intent to begin merger talks that could create a combined collegiate university, keeping historic names across Forest Grove, Hillsboro, Salem, and Portland while the process may take up to two years to complete.

Local girls soccer players received All-State honors with Eliza Nisly (Amity) named Player of the Year and Coach Andy Dyer recognized as top coach; first, second, and third teams feature standouts from Valley Catholic, Banks and other local schools as announced.

Southridge Skyhawks will play their first home game against Jefferson Demos this Friday, with star point guard Sara Mangan preparing for her final season.

The high school team is set to start Oregon basketball with strong leadership and energy.

USPA Westside Open Powerlifting Meet

8 AM – 5 PM — Primordial Fitness — Registration fees apply — Compete in a well-organized powerlifting event with divisions for all levels.

Monthly BINGO Night

5:30-6:30 p.m. — Hidden Creek Community Center — Free entry — Win prizes and socialize at this inclusive adaptive recreation event.

Gymtastics Play Zone

8 AM – 12 PM — Hidden Creek Community Center — $4 per resident, $6 per non-resident — Engage your child's physical creativity and body awareness through movement-based free play in unstructured drop-in sessions for ages 0 to 6 years.

Gymtastics Play Zone

8 AM – 12 PM — Hidden Creek Community Center — $4 for residents, free for adults — Engage your child's physical creativity and body awareness through movement-based free play.

Santa at Oak Knoll Winery

One day only — Oak Knoll Winery — Free entry — Enjoy holiday treats and family photos with Santa in a festive winery setting.

Sensory Playtime

9-11 a.m. — Hidden Creek Community Center — Included with a Play Pass or Single Visit Fee — Enjoy sensory play with calming toys and make new friends in a supportive environment.

Arts & Culture Council Meeting

4-6 p.m. — Walters Cultural Arts Center — Free entry — Engage with local cultural initiatives at this community-focused council meeting.

Gymtastics Play Zone

8 a.m. – 12 p.m. — Hidden Creek Community Center — $4 residents, $6 non-residents — Encouraging children's movement and creativity through unstructured play.

Sensory Playtime

1-3:30 p.m. — Hidden Creek Community Center — Included with pass — Explore hands-on sensory activities with toys and games for kids of all abilities.

All Ability Drop-in Basketball

7-8:30 p.m. — Hidden Creek Community Center — Free entry — Shoot some hoops in an inclusive basketball game designed for all abilities while making new friends.