🌱Hit-And-Run On Southwest Barnes + 15 Years For Stub Stewart Park

Hey, neighbors! It's Saturday in Beaverton, and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on all the most important things happening locally.

First, today's weather:

Beautiful with clouds and sun. High: 80 Low: 55.

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Here are the top five stories today in Beaverton:

1. A hit-and-run collision injured a 72-year-old pedestrian near Providence St. Vincent's Hospital on Thursday evening. Authorities believe that a 2015 Subaru Legacy ran a red light and hit the victim as she was in the crosswalk on Southwest Barnes Road, fleeing the scene afterward. The Washington County Sheriff's Office identified the victim as Diana Petty. The agency is investigating the crime. (KPTV.com)
2. Way to go, Beaverton graduates! Betsy Hammond reports in OregonLive (subscription required) that most of the state's 2022 National Merit Scholars hail from the Westside. Eleven attended Beaverton School District schools, primarily Sunset and Westview. Learn more about the students via the article.
3. If you weren't already aware, 2022 marks 100 years for Oregon State Parks. It also marks 15 years for Washington County's own Stub Stewart State Park. The park is named after Loren LaSells "Stub" Stewart, a timber industrialist who advocated for public lands as an Oregon state representative. Stewart died in 2005 while the park was under construction. Today, Stub Stewart State Park offers camping, a notoriously well-curated visitor's center, star parties and even puppet shows on occasion! (Pamplin Media Group, subscription required)
4. Washington County's Land Use and Transportation newsletter is live. Click the link to discover opportunities to voice your opinion on prioritizing upcoming major transportation projects, road closure notifications and other good stuff to help you stay moving when you're out and about. Two important construction items that may require you to change your route are below:
   • 150th Avenue, between Bull Mountain and Beef Bend roads: lane closure, Monday, July 11, for paving, and
   • Century Boulevard, between Tualatin Valley Highway and Johnson Street, road closure, Tuesday, July 12, for construction (LUT News).
5. Did you know that July is National Disability Pride Month? Sally Segar reports on Beaverton's first-ever Artful Autism gala. The show, which features disabled, neurodivergent and chronically ill artists, is scheduled for July 30 at 7400 S.W. Scholls Ferry Rd. Tap over to Pamplin Media Group to find out how to snag tickets!

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Today in Beaverton:

• Hoffman Farm Store - Head over to 22242 SW Scholls Ferry Rd. for u-pick berries, train rides, pie and more Tuesday-Sunday! Check the website to see what berries are ready right now. Train rides $5. (9 a.m. - 5:45 p.m.)
• Ten Tiny Dances - Beaverton City Park hosts one of the most anticipated dance events in Oregon on Saturday morning. Ten choreographers/dancers from the region work within the limits of a 4-foot by 4-foot stage to develop innovative performances. (10 a.m.)
• SEE SEE BVRTN Grand Opening - Hit the Bakery Block in Old Town Beaverton and offer a big Beaverton welcome to the newest coffee shop in town. Hots dogs, flash tattoos, live music and more will be on hand. (10 a.m. - 6 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• If you're intrigued by the new See See Motor Coffee Beaverton, get a preview of the shop with my latest reel on Instagram.
• The Beaverton Downtown Association has a new executive director — Kamil Khan. Our very own regular guest curator, Merlin Douglass, shares his story on the BDA Blog.
• Beaverton City Government offers volunteer opportunities for this summer: "Wake Up Beaverton is looking for volunteers to help with their annual school supply giveaway in August! Volunteers are needed to help with inventory, sorting and during the event." Click over to the announcement for all the details. (Beaverton City Government via Facebook)

You're all caught up for today! I'm off to start the weekend. See you all Monday for another update.

— Ash DeMello

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