🌱 Why Forest Grove is already on Oregon’s immigration emergency list

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In today's newsletter:

• Why Forest Grove is already on Oregon’s immigration emergency list

Also on today's calendar: Teen Zone Gaming Hour and 5 more events.

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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• 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.

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📰 News we're reading

• Pressure mounts for Gresham to declare immigration enforcement ‘state of emergency' (theoutlookonline.com) — Forest Grove is cited among Oregon cities that have already declared an immigration-related state of emergency, as Gresham leaders now face growing pressure to do the same. Community members in Gresham describe fear and disruption tied to federal immigration enforcement and urge city officials to denounce ICE actions, while the city attorney outlines what local government can and cannot legally do under Oregon’s sanctuary law.
   

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📸 Around Forest Grove

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Forest Grove

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday December 17

• Family Mario Kart Mayhem
  Forest Grove City Library, 2114 Pacific Ave, Forest Grove
  4:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday December 18

• Teen Zone Gaming Hour
  Forest Grove City Library , 2114 Pacific Ave , Forest Grove
  4:00 pm
• Play & Learn
  2114 Pacific Ave , Forest Grove
  6:00 pm

Friday December 19

• Digital Navigator: One-On-One Tech Assistance
  Forest Grove City Library , 2114 Pacific Ave , Forest Grove
  10:00 am
• Teen Library Council Lock-In
  Forest Grove City Library , 2114 Pacific Ave , Forest Grove
  4:00 pm
• Sip & Wrap at Zesti
  2131 Yew St , Forest Grove
  6:00 pm

Saturday December 20

• Quilting Friends
  Cornelius Public Library , 1370 N Adair St , Cornelius
  10:00 am
• DIG DAY - Hagg Lake sponsored by Work Sharp
  50250 SW Scoggins Valley Rd , Gaston
  5:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday December 16

• 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

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• SAS Retail Services posted a job opening for Retail Merchandiser Team Lead - Overnight in Forest Grove. Apply here.
• Pizza Hut posted a job opening for Team Member in Forest Grove. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Forest Grove here.

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🗞 Nearby News

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)

Beaverton

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-- The Patch AM Team

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