• Cedar Mill Farmer’s Market is Here!
• Indoor-outdoor table linen from Coleurs de Provence
• Bethany Village Spring Market
• EVEN Hotel celebrates first anniversary with neighbor discounts
• Rune & Board now on Cornell
• Downtown Beaverton Boba Dash
• Xplore Grand Opening
• Spielman Bagels in Forest Park center
• Full Circle: The Student becomes the Teacher
• Managing Your Credit and Debt with the Sunset Credit Union

Cedar Mill Farmer’s Market is Here!

Every Saturday through October, 9 am-2 pm, on the corner of NW Cornell & Murray Roads

Happy Spring, Cedar Mill! Along with the flowers and showers, Farmer’s Market Season is here, just in time for spring! We are so excited to see our returning vendors, and we are welcoming many new vendors this year into our farmers market family! From delicious pies to delectable smelling soap, beautiful vegetables, fresh fruit, flowers for Mother’s Day and so much more, the Cedar Mill Farmers Market has it all!

We are thrilled to continue our Power of Produce Youth Program, running activities every Saturday for children aged 3-11, to teach about produce and farmers market power!

We take SNAP/EBT at the market and with our Double Up Food Bucks program we can match up to $20 a day of SNAP currency!

However, we cannot run the market alone. We would be thrilled if you came to volunteer with us! Learn more and fill out the volunteering form at our website, Volunteer at CMFM.

Come on down to the market rain or shine! We cannot wait to see you!

Indoor-outdoor table linen from Coleurs de Provence

Mireille Nett has been selling her beautiful table linens at Cedar Mill Farmers Market for years, but she also has an Etsy store, or you can visit her home studio to see and purchase items. The fabric is imported direct from Provence, France, and is coated with a waterproof surface that allows you to use it inside or out and it cleans easily. Call her at 503-679-1681 for information or to schedule a visit.

Bethany Village Spring Market

Thursday, May 14, 4-7 pm, Bethany Village, 4720 NW Bethany Bl

The Bethany Village Spring Market offers the opportunity to participate in special events and shop from a variety of small local businesses that offer everything from plants and fresh produce to handmade goods and much more! Join us in celebrating the spirit of community while supporting the talented individuals and businesses who make Bethany and the Portland area truly special. Visit our website to see a map, a list of vendors, and more.

EVEN Hotel celebrates first anniversary with neighbor discounts

It was just a year ago that EVEN Hotel opened in the Timberland Center. To celebrate, they are offering special discounts on rooms and a dining deal for neighbors. To reserve a room, call the hotel at 503-747-3303 and ask for the Cedar Mill News rate. For a 50% discount for any dinner selection in the EVEN Kitchen & Bar (excluding alcohol), just mention that you saw it in the Cedar Mill News.

The hotel is a convenient place for out-of-town guests, or for hosting parties or business meetings with a conference room available. Some rooms have fitness equipment, and there’s a full fitness studio. Some rooms allow pets. The Kitchen & Bar is open to the public daily, with breakfast served 6:30-10:30 am, and dinner 5 pm-10 pm.

Rune & Board now on Cornell

Rune & Board is a friendly local game store featuring board games, Dungeons & Dragons, roleplaying games, Magic the Gathering, Warhammer, Pokémon, RPG dice & miniatures, dice, TCG accessories, supplies, and more! They recently moved from Hillsboro to the office park on Cornell at NW 167^th Place. They host games and events in the shop and also offer online sales. Follow them on Facebook and Instagram for updates.

Downtown Beaverton Boba Dash

Saturday, June 6, 12-4 pm, 12255 SW 1st Street, Beaverton, $35

Get ready for the ultimate boba experience in Downtown Beaverton. Boba Dash is a self-guided tasting event where you can explore local shops, try exclusive drinks, and experience the energy of downtown with your friends. With a live K-Pop DJ, pop-up vendors, and interactive stops along the way, this is more than a tasting—it’s a full downtown experience.

The Downtown Beaverton Association is in our fifth year of holding this event. Boba Dash is especially fun for teens, tweens, young people, and families. We encourage people to dance to our K-Pop DJ, dress up, and have fun while sipping a variety of boba samples. Tickets and more information are available on our website, Boba Dash.

Xplore Grand Opening

Saturday, May 9, 12:30-9:30 pm, 16365 NW Twin Oaks near Cornell, free to attend

Kids events, entertainment, and food samples from 20 carts at the Grand Opening.

Several of the Xplore Food Carts are now staying open after 8 pm Thursday-Saturday so you can grab dinner or dine there. The beer cart is also now open.

Spielman Bagels in Forest Park center

The former Jim & Patty’s Coffee in Forest Heights, 2021 NW Miller Rd., has been rebranded as Spielman Bagels, according to Paul Ceserani, who has owned the company since 2019. Spielman Coffee was founded in 2011 by Rick Spielman and his son Raf on Southeast Division Street. The “Portland-style” boiled bagels soon became their man draw. The Forest Heights shop retains many items from the Jim & Patty’s menu and continues to operate Jim & Patty’s DoorDash. The original owners of Jim & Patty’s retired and this was the only location that retained the name.

Full Circle: The Student becomes the Teacher

Wednesdays (on-going), 12:15-12:45 pm, A Child’s Way, 12755 NW Dogwood St.

If your family is searching for a preschool, please visit us! We would be heart-warmed to welcome you and your child into our dedicated early learning community. Classrooms are open every Wednesday with teachers and the director available to answer questions.

My name is Gracie Chumbley and as an A Child’s Way alumna and now PreK teacher, I feel honored to pass down the very values and curriculum that I was taught as a student. The developmentally appropriate, hands-on, play-based curriculum is a gift to your child for years to come. The philosophy gifts your child a lifelong love of learning that nurtures them throughout their educational journey. My memories of A Child’s Way continue to shape and inspire my worldview as an individual and educator. I am so thankful for my time at A Child’s Way. The photo shows me as a student with ACW founding members, Elaine Winans and Sarah Harris, then as a staff member with Elaine, who just celebrated her 88th birthday!

A Child’s Way is a non-profit, nationally accredited early learning program with no religious affiliation. Visit our website, achildsway.com or contact us at 503-644-8407.

Managing Your Credit and Debt with the Sunset Credit Union

This month we’re revisiting our series on Financial Wellness. We discussed the first two components of financial wellness in previous articles: make a spending plan and get insured. Another important component of financial wellness: manage credit and debt. Credit refers to the extension of borrowing privileges from one individual or financial institution to another. This generally involves assessment and verification of one’s creditworthiness. Various factors are involved, such as previous payment history, income and credit score.

Debt is a financial obligation that must be repaid: mortgages, car loans, credit cards, etc. Specifically, management of your credit and debt means strategically controlling borrowed money to minimize interest costs and building a positive credit history through responsible borrowing. It involves budgeting, making on-time payments, and keeping low credit utilization to maintain financial health, avoid bankruptcy, and secure favorable loan terms.

Strategies to help manage debt include: pay off high-interest debt or smallest balances first; consolidate debt by combining high interest debt to a lower interest loan; negotiate with creditors to see if they will take a lower payment; and seek financial counseling. Strategies to help manage credit include: make payments on time; limit new credit; and monitor/freeze credit. Avoid common mistakes such as paying only the minimum payment or maxing out available credit. Interest is like rabbits; it multiplies very quickly.

A way to maximize your savings is with a Money Market account. These accounts are savings accounts that typically offer a higher interest rate than the traditional savings account. A minimum balance will be required to earn the higher savings rate, however, unlike a CD, you can access your money easily in the event you need to use it. For more information about the Sunset Money Market account, see our website at sunsetcu.com or stop by the branch.