Category Archives: Community

Washington County News

• Regulations on Public Camping Adopted by Board of County Commissioners
• New ambulance provider to start serving Washington County in August

In first year, 988 crisis line helps more people than ever

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Over the past year, Oregon’s 988 crisis call centers provided mental health support during more than 53,000 calls, texts and chats—a significant increase from before. Prior to the launch of 988 last summer, people called a 10-digit number to reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, which did not have texting or chat features.

Nature & Gardens August 2023

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• Treekeepers presents: Sanctuary of the Firs Tree Walk
• Join the Cedar Mill Garden Club
• Grow Together! Families in the Garden
• Online Organic Gardening Class

School News August 2023

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• Sunset Athletic Director Lukich retires
• City votes to keep armed officers in BSD schools
• Free Admission to Educators for Portland Cultural Attractions
• Sunset High Apollo Preview Days
• Getting ready for the new school year

Legislative news

• Reynolds Town Hall in the Park!
• Reynolds Legislative News
• Oregon gets nearly $700 million to expand broadband

Cider Festival in September: logo contest, vendors wanted

It’s time for the event to have its own logo! We’re gathering a prize package and calling for entries. It’s open to everyone—graphic designers, students, artists—and you may enter multiple designs. One way we would like to use it is for reusable cider cups that we’ll sell in advance, so we’re on a short deadline.

July 2023 Development News

The Portland Rock Gym is completing one segment of their new location in the building that most recently housed Orchard Hardware.

Community Ed Courses and Unique Programs at PCC Rock Creek

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PCC’s Rock Creek Campus has been at the heart of the surrounding community ever since it opened in 1976. Today, the picturesque campus is home to 14 career tech programs, a Learning Garden and farm, and a 26,000 square foot airplane hangar. PCC Rock Creek offers many great courses for community members looking to pick up a new skill or hobby, as well as unique two-year degrees that are not available at other locations.

CMN Community Calendar

Cindy Schaufenbuel has been faithfully updating our Community Calendar since 2019. She and her family are moving to the Seattle area soon, so it’s time to recruit a new helper.

July 2023 Road News

• Thompson Road improvements may face delay from county budget shortfall
• Pedestrian and Biking Improvement Projects online open house
• Cornell Road sidewalk grating to be removed

CPO News July 2023

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• July CPO Meeting
• Cedar Grove meeting room available
• Future of the CPO system
• Neighborhood meetings
• Development Applications
• June CPO 1 meeting

WashCo news July 2023

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• County working on rules for homeless camping
• County Budget adopted
• Franchise fees
• Election results