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🌱 Cornelius already acted—will Gresham follow with its own emergency declaration?
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- Cornelius already acted—will Gresham follow with its own emergency declaration?
Also on today's calendar: Quilting Friends and 2 more events.
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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Tuesday: A brief shower or two, with a high of 60 and low of 42 degrees.
- Wednesday: Cooler with showers around, temps: high: 50, low: 43.
- Thursday: Rain, with a high of 57 and low of 44 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Pressure mounts for Gresham to declare immigration enforcement ‘state of emergency' (theoutlookonline.com) — Cornelius is among several Oregon communities that have already declared an immigration-related state of emergency, a step Gresham is now under pressure to take as residents describe fear and disruption from ICE activity. Gresham officials are weighing options like “Know Your Rights” education, eviction and utility protections, and clearer limits on cooperation with federal agents while staying within Oregon’s sanctuary law. 
📸 Around Cornelius
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Cornelius
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★ Featured events ★
- Gabe Ballard
DAnu Tasting Room & Wine Bar Hillsboro, 173 NE 3rd Ave Ste 107, Hillsboro
6:00 pm
Wednesday December 17
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Other local events
- Quilting Friends
Cornelius Public Library , 1370 N Adair St , Cornelius
10:00 am - Ardiri Winery
Ardiri Winery and Vineyards , 35040 SW Unger Rd , Cornelius
6:00 pm - Irish Sundays, Us & Them
McMenamins Rock Creek Tavern , 10000 NW Old Cornelius Pass Rd , Hillsboro
5:00 pm - Sensory Friendly Movie (Cornelius)
Cornelius 10 Cinemas , 200 N 26th Ave , Cornelius
5:30 pm
Saturday December 20
Sunday December 21
Wednesday December 24
📣 Cornelius Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Digital Navigator One-On-One Tech Help
North Plains Library , 31334 NW Commercial St , North Plains
10:00 am - Tuesday Learners
Banks Public Library , 111 Market Street , Banks
10:00 am - Cuentos Bilingües | Bilingual Storytime
Shute Park Branch Library , 775 SE Tenth Avenue , Hillsboro
10:15 am - Toddler Time
Hillsboro Public Library , 2850 NE Brookwood Parkway , Hillsboro
10:15 am - Digital Navigator – One-on-One Support/ Navegador Digital – Apoyo Uno a Uno
Hillsboro Public Library , 2850 NE Brookwood Parkway , Hillsboro
12:00 pm - Digital Literacy: Computer Basics
Hillsboro Public Library , 2850 NE Brookwood Parkway , Hillsboro
2:00 pm - Advanced ESL
Hillsboro Public Library , 2850 NE Brookwood Parkway , Hillsboro
4:00 pm
Tuesday December 16
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Update: he is home!
Our tricky kitten escaped, he is older now.. 5 months. Please let us know if you see Spooky! (Nextdoor South Cornelius) - Looking for some estimates to install some laminate flooring in about a 750 square foot area.
We have the materials. The laminate is glue down, slabs like hardwood, don’t think it clicks together. (Nextdoor Wren-Susbauer)
- Panda Restaurant Group posted a job opening for Assistant Manager (P1-1364667-5) in Cornelius. Apply here.
- Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Cornelius. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Cornelius here.
🗞 Nearby News
Forest Grove
- Ethics probe: Union fake grassroots lobbying (oregoncatalyst.com)
Hillsboro
- Multnomah County Declares Emergency Over Immigration Enforcement (iheart.com)
- Ashland City Hall Tidbits 12/15/2025: Council Hires Another Consultant To Create A Strategic Plan Just $80,000 (theashlandchronicle.com)
- Pet Spot: Sunny loved her ducky toy (myleaderpaper.com)
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