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In today's newsletter:
- Which Beaverton streets flooded and closed after Tuesday’s downpour?
- When is Beaverton’s Rocket Fizz serving its last quirky soda?
- Which Beaverton players just dominated Oregon’s 6A All-State soccer list?
Today's riddle: What did the alien say to the puzzle? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Occasional rain and drizzle, with a high of 61 and low of 54 degrees.
- Thursday: Rather cloudy, a little rain, temps: high: 60, low: 49.
- Friday: Low clouds, with a high of 58 and low of 44 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Metro flooding triggers evacuations, road closures: 'It just poured' (kgw.com) — Flooding from Johnston Creek temporarily shut down Southwest 149th Avenue and Southwest Division Street in Beaverton on Tuesday, as heavy rain drenched the metro area. Washington County crews closed the roads for safety while nearby residents watched waters rise and then slowly recede, leaving only puddles and lingering closure signs by evening. 
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2. Retro candy and soda shop to close its quirky suburban store (oregonlive.com) — Beaverton sweet-tooths have just a short window left to visit Rocket Fizz at Progress Ridge TownSquare, which is closing its doors on Dec. 24 after nearly 13 years. The quirky candy and soda shop, known for offbeat flavors and retro treats, is thanking loyal customers while pointing them to its remaining Oregon locations and other local confectionery options.
3. All-State boys soccer: Beaverton's Spear headlines list of local honorees (beavertonvalleytimes.com) — Beaverton High boys soccer fans have big news to celebrate: junior defender Cal Spear was named 6A Player of the Year and Jason Carney earned Coach of the Year in statewide voting. Several other Beaverton players made the All-State first team, underscoring the program’s strong season against top competition across Oregon.
4. Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Portland Awards; 100 Lives Repertory Leads Favorite Theatre! (broadwayworld.com) — Portland’s 2025 BroadwayWorld Awards standings are out, and several Beaverton-area companies like Broadway Rose Theatre and Theatre in the Grove are in the running across major categories. Local performers, designers, and productions are earning strong support, but voting is still open. Results will be announced in January, so there’s time to boost your neighborhood favorites.
5. Forest Grove woman killed in early Saturday crash (forestgrovenewstimes.com) — A fatal crash in nearby Forest Grove killed a 71-year-old woman riding a mobility scooter, drawing a multi-agency response that included Beaverton police. Investigators say the primary driver stayed at the scene, while an unrelated motorist who drove through the closure was later arrested on suspicion of DUII, underscoring ongoing safety concerns for Beaverton-area roads.
📸 Around Beaverton
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Beaverton
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- Preschool Storytime
Storytime Room , 12375 SW Fifth St. , Beaverton
10:15 am - Digital Navigator 1:1 Tech Help with Brian
West Slope Community Library , 3678 SW 78th Street , Portland
10:30 am - Fun for Ones Storytime @ Murray Scholls
Murray Scholls Branch , 11200 SW Murray Scholls Pl. Suite 102 , Beaverton
10:45 am - Baby Bugs Storytime @ Murray Scholls
Murray Scholls Branch , 11200 SW Murray Scholls Pl. Suite 102 , Beaverton
11:30 am - Baby Stay & Play @ Murray Scholls
Murray Scholls Branch , 11200 SW Murray Scholls Pl. Suite 102 , Beaverton
12:00 pm - Toddler Storytime
Storytime Room , 12375 SW Fifth St. , Beaverton
12:00 pm - Digital Navigator 1:1 Tech Help with Chuck
West Slope Community Library , 3678 SW 78th Street , Portland
3:00 pm - Babies & Ones Playgroup
Storytime Room , 12375 SW Fifth St. , Beaverton
10:15 am
Thursday December 11
Friday December 12
📣 Beaverton Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Garden Home Family Storytime
Garden Home Community Library , 7475 SW Oleson Road , Portland
10:00 am - Toddler Storytime @ Murray Scholls
Murray Scholls Branch , 11200 SW Murray Scholls Pl. Suite 102 , Beaverton
10:15 am - Fun for Ones Storytime
Storytime Room , 12375 SW Fifth St. , Beaverton
10:15 am - Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe | Bilingual Storytime
Tigard Public Library , 13500 SW Hall Boulevard , Tigard
10:15 am
Wednesday December 10
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Just found this poor baby outside in the goodwill parking lot on 185th, he’s shivering, wet and cold.
Unsure how long he’s been out here for but we picked him up!! Please contact me for any info. 503-804-4726 (Nextdoor Twin Creeks at Cooper Mountain) - 🚨🐶🚨
Just saw a black labradoodle dog get SO CLOSE to being hit by a 50 mph car on 185th ave! Is anyone missing a dog? It quickly ran across the street… (Nextdoor Cambray)
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