Hello, Washington County! 🎉
Some of our county parks are getting some exciting face lifts! Tualatin Community Park is replacing all of the jungle gym equipment. Shute Park is getting a new play area, accessible pathway, seating areas, and landscaping. While we may have to forgo some fun while construction is going on, I think we’ll be excited when all of the improvements are done. Remember that we have somewhere around 400 county parks, many of which are looking absolutely right now in their fall colors!
Always check the event source before heading out, as details can change last minute. I collect events and create this list by hand, so events aren’t automatically updated if there’s a change.
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Wednesday, October 14
- Put Down Roots Tualatin – Stewardship Work Party ✅
9am-11am, Tualatin Greenway Trail entrance at 4554 SW Natchez Ct, Tualatin
Spend time caring for Tualatin’s greenways and natural areas this fall and winter by learning about invasive species and native plants while removing ivy and blackberry from the Tualatin River watershed. All ages and abilities are welcome, and no experience is necessary. Tools and training are provided. Dress for the weather, with closed-toe shoes and long pants recommended, and bring a reusable water bottle. The work party takes place rain or shine. - Candidate Forum ✅
10am-11:30am, Marquis Community Center, Tualatin
Tualatin’s Aging Task Force is hosting a Candidate Forum focused specifically on senior issues. The forum will feature candidates for Tualatin Mayor, three open City Council positions, and Chair of the Washington County Board of Commissioners. - Meet Up with the Mayor ✅
10:30am-11:30am, Tigard Senior Center, Tigard
Stop by for a casual chat with Mayor Hu. There’s no formal agenda, just an opportunity to ask questions, share your ideas, or simply say hello. - Book Buzz ✅
5pm-6:30pm, Beaverton City Library, Beaverton
Book clubs and book lovers can enjoy an evening of new and old titles across all genres, fiction and nonfiction. Get recommendations for your next great read, mingle with fellow reading enthusiasts, and enjoy tea and treats. Everyone goes home with a free book to add to their to-be-read list. - In-Home Caregiving and Support: Aging in Place & Beyond ✅
6pm-7pm, Tigard Public Library, Tigard
Learn about resources available to help seniors maintain their independence with Elaine Lawrence from Washington County Disability, Aging and Veteran Services. Learn about in-home caregiving and support, including how to apply for public programs such as Medicaid, find caregiving agencies, and locate independent providers.
Discover ways to save energy throughout your home this fall and winter. Energy Trust of Oregon offers incentives for qualifying upgrades, from heating equipment and insulation to water heating and smart thermostats. You’ll also find DIY projects and low- or no-cost tips you can put to work right away.
Thursday, October 15
- Costume Closet ✅
3pm-6pm, Hillsboro Downtown Station, Hillsboro
Get ready for Halloween at the Community Costume Closet, offering free costumes for all ages thanks to generous community donations. Costumes are free to take, though a $5 donation is suggested to help support the effort. Find your perfect costume at one of the upcoming pop-up locations. - Interviewing with STAR ✅
4:30pm-5:30pm, Tigard Public Library, Tigard
Learn what to share in a job interview with instructors from Goodwill Industries of the Columbia Willamette. Participants will practice talking about past tasks, actions, and results to better communicate their experience. No registration required. - Tigard Writers’ Space ✅
6pm-7:30pm, Tigard Public Library, Tigard
Drop in for an hour of quiet writing, whether you’re just getting started or deep into a project. No registration required. Just show up, write quietly, then stay and hang out or head out. - North Plains Chili Cook-Off ✅
6:30pm-8:30pm, Jessie Mays Community Hall, North Plains
Chili cooks can enter their best homemade recipe and serve samples to attendees, while the North Plains Senior Center provides a chili meal with hot dogs, cornbread, and dessert. Local judges will be awarding trophies and a year of bragging rights to the best chili makers. Registration for cooks closes the Tuesday before the Cook-Off. - Gabriel John – Live Music ✅
7pm-9pm, Cooper Mountain Aleworks, Tigard
Get ready for a songwriter spotlight with Gabriel John for some country, some R&B, and a whole lot of chill vibes. - The Woman In Black
7:30pm, The Vault Theater, Hillsboro
Bag&Baggage presents The Woman in Black, Stephen Mallatratt’s chilling stage adaptation of Susan Hill’s celebrated ghost story. Set in a remote English village, the play follows a young lawyer uncovering the secrets of a recently deceased client and the vengeful presence that stands in his way. Just two actors portray all the characters in this atmospheric and relentless Halloween production. - Flor de Toloache
7:30pm, The Reser, Beaverton
New York City’s first and only all-female mariachi group blends traditional mariachi with jazz, rock, pop, and R&B influences, creating a vibrant sound rooted in tradition while pushing the genre in new directions. The group has earned international acclaim, including a 2017 Latin Grammy Award, and has performed with artists such as Natalia Lafourcade, John Legend, and Mon Laferte.
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