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The city of Hillsboro “walks its talk” to borrow a popular cliché. Sustainability is not just a “buzz” word for the organization; it is becoming part of the city’s fabric influencing the way it does business.

Our City Council has identified sustainability as a top priority and because sustainability is one of the

council’s five goals, they have directed staff to “assess city operations to identify issues and opportunities and implement enhanced sustainable practices.” As part of that goal, the city adopted its first Sustainability Plan for internal operations in October,

2010. The plan established long term sustainability goals and priority projects for the next 20 years. GREEN BUILDING EFFORTS

Our ITF (Inter Modal Transit Facility) provides 794 vehicle parking spaces and includes 13 state-of-the-art charging stations for electric vehicles. The ITF is also home to the region’s first bicycle commuter station, BikeStation Hillsboro, a secure facility complete with 40 hooks for bicycles, lockers, showers, restrooms and a bicycle service area.

Our newest fire station, Cherry Lane, is designed to meet the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold Standard for environmentally friendly design and construction. This new station requires less electricity and water to operate while providing a healthier work and living environment for the firefighters.

A roof-mounted 21kW solar array produces electricity for the building, high-efficiency lighting and the use of

My job as mayor sometimes takes me to other cities around our great nation. I always try to pick up the local paper when I am traveling to get a feel of the issues facing other communities. Too often, the headlines are about misconduct

of a city employee or department, drastic budget cuts or a disgraced public official. It gives me pause and makes me glad I live in Hillsboro.

Through sound fiscal planning, we have been able to weather the hard economic times of the last two years and continue to deliver the high level of services our citizens expect. Only a small number of our staff went to a reduced work week for a little over one year because all our departments worked together to reduce the impact on a single department. We do not face drastic budget cuts because we are efficient and frugal.

We are blessed to have corporate citizens who are involved in many aspects of making our city great. They adopt parks, help with clean-up projects, provide financial support for events, and participate in Hillsboro 2020 Vision activities. They don’t just do business in Hillsboro, they are part of our community.

Through community policing, our police department forges partnerships to keep our city safe and a great place to live, work, and visit. Our police department staff and community partners work together to educate our citizens about crime prevention and ways to build safe neighborhoods. This progressive model of policing has proven to be a powerful tool in preventing crimes. The department maximizes conflict resolution and minimizes the need for force while keeping our community safe.

Our fire department, the other arm of our public safety efforts, now meets a four minute travel time response to emergencies over 75% of the time. We

A PUBLICATION OF THE CITY OF HILLSBOROVolume IX Issue 2 April 2011

Green HillsboroMayor’s Corner

Mayor Jerry Willey

See Mayor, Cont’d., page 7 City Sustainability, Cont’d. page 5

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The recent dual disasters in Japan, a 9.0 earthquake followed by a devastating tsunami, have produced tremendous damage and suffering. The remnants of that tsunami which hit Oregon’s coast were reminders we could suffer the same fate. Oregon is near a major fault and could experience a similar jumbo jolt. When it happens, we will all likely be without essential services such as power, water, and natural gas for a lengthy period of time. Do you have emergency supplies that will help you survive until help arrives?

QUAKE! – What To Do. The biggest danger during an earthquake is from falling debris. No matter where you are, three simple actions can save your life. Duck, Cover and Hold. Duck beneath any structure that can protect your head. At work, it might be your desk or a large piece of machinery. At home, it would be beneath your dining table or bed. Stay there until the shaking stops.

72-Hour Kit – Create your own emergency supply kit and place it in an area of your home where it will be easy to grab and go should you have to leave in

a hurry. Your kit should include food, water, and medicine for every member of the family including your pets. Large stackable plastic bins are a good way to store your supplies.

Clean drinking water is always the most important supply. You should have at least one gallon of water per person per day for drinking and cooking. You

can chose between storing bottled water and rotating it out periodically through normal use or storing and replacing water in larger camping containers. In that case, you’ll need to empty the containers every six months and refill with fresh water. For a comprehensive list of suggested

items to include in your emergency kit, visit www.ocem.org and click on Prepare for Disaster.

Police are seeing an increase in theft cases involving the “skimming” of credit card data to steal funds from people’s bank accounts. Skimming is a method of stealing credit card information by placing a magnetic strip reader and copier in a regular ATM machine in place of the regular card reader.

The skimmer will read all the account information stored electronically on the magnetic strip and some sophisticated models may also record the personal identification number or PIN as entered on the ATM keypad. The thieves retrieve the illegal reader, place the stolen information on another card and use the card to withdraw funds directly from the stolen account to make fraudulent purchases.

Thieves will also use a camera to view secret PIN numbers so they can use the stolen account at any ATM machine. Generally, thieves will place skimmers on busy bank ATM machines and return later to grab

the information. It often takes days for a person to realize s/he has been victimized.

To avoid being a victim of skimming:Use ATMs inside banks and businesses.•

Use your debit card in stores to get •cash back when you need to obtain cash.Carefully and frequently monitor •your accounts.Cover your hand when entering •your PIN at an ATM or store.

If you suspect you’ve been skimmed:File a police report as soon as possible. Police •need to know where crime is happening and when.Call your financial institution as soon as possible •to stop the card.

Hillsboro police have seen an increase in skimming cases and are working with the Washington County Fraud and Identity Theft Team to reduce this crime and arrest those responsible.

Criminals and Skimming

If you have questions or concerns about this or any other City Views newsletter, please contact Public Affairs Manager Barbara Simon at 503-681-6218 or barbarasi@ci.hillsboro.or.us.

Disaster Preparedness

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The Tweet of Dweams The 11th annual Jackson

Bottom Wetlands Preserve fundraising auction, the Tweet of Dweams, will be held this year on April 30th at the Preserve from 6 pm to 9 pm. There will be an oral and a silent auction. The birdhouse contest entries will be auctioned as well as many other items such as golf passes, a camera, landscaping, theatre tickets and a 2-night stay at a Manzanita beach house. Proceeds from the fundraiser will support ongoing school and community education programs as well as wildlife habitat restoration efforts.

Tickets for the event are $35 per person and cover an evening of fun, a tempting array of hearty appetizers and a beverage from the wine bar. Come sit on the deck, enjoy the view and bid on some wonderful auction items.

For tickets call Karen at 506-681-6206. For more information go to www.jacksonbottom.org and click on the Tweet of Dweams link on the left sidebar.

Jackson Bottom Bird Watching Change

Not Too Early to Plan for Summer Camps

Summer is full of anything but lazy days when kids are at Hillsboro Parks & Recreation day camps. Days are jam-packed with fun, learning, exploring, playing and adventuring.

You are sure to find something to delight the youngsters in your world with all these options:

Jackson Bottom Nature Exploration Day Camps •Sizzling Summer Day Camp•Zone Adventure Day Camp•SHARC Aquatic & •Health & Safety CampsSports Camps (soccer, •lacrosse, tennis and more)Hillsboro Arts Summer •Camp/School of RockYouth Summer Theater Camp •LESTA Bilingual Musical Theatre Summer Camp •Creative Camps at Walters Cultural Arts Center •The Outpost Free Lunch & Activities at Shute Park•Camps are for varying ages and are offered

throughout the summer. Registration is open now for some camps and will be open soon for others. Please visit our website at www.ci.hillsboro.or.us/ParksRec for more details.

The Jackson Bottom Wetlands (JBW) north viewing area (S. 1st Ave./Hwy. 219 approx. 4 blocks south of SW Oak St./Hwy. 8) will close to the public on April 18, 2011 and re-open December 1, 2011 with new and improved amenities for year-round bird watching and nature enjoyment. During the closure, the public can visit the JBW Education Center, just to the south, which has a viewing deck and trails.

This restoration is being made possible through a partnership with Clean Water Services. The area will be temporarily used by Clean Water Services as a staging area for the construction of a new influent pump station and other improvements at Clean Water Services’ Hillsboro Wastewater Treatment Plant immediately north of the site. The $3 million project will upgrade the 42-year-old facility including modification of the aeration basin and a new entrance gate for improved security and access.

Then, in conjunction with Jackson Bottom

Wetlands and Hillsboro Parks & Recreation, Clean Water Services will restore the viewing area and add various improvements including bike racks, an interpretive kiosk, access for a future multi-use path and a plaza area.

“This partnership will greatly benefit the public by providing a better wildlife and nature viewing area at this very accessible year-round site on the wetland,” said Ed Becker, Hillsboro Parks & Recreation Natural Resources Manager in charge of Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve.

“By working together, Clean Water Services can accomplish needed improvements to our treatment facility in the most practical way and also enhance the JBW viewing area for the public’s future use,” added Steve Kebbe, Clean Water Services Project Manager.

For more information on this project, call Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve at 503-681-6206.

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The Vacek Five Ted and Evan Vacek walked into the Jackson

Bottom Wetlands (JBW) Education Center seven years ago. Ted said, “My son Evan wants to volunteer here.” Evan was five years old at

the time so JBW staff assumed Ted would be the main volunteer and bring Evan as his sidekick, but no. It was the beginning of a long stint of Evan’s service as one of the teachers of the Bird Program. His mother Eve, sister Courtney and brother Sheldon

joined Evan in providing bird expertise to countless elementary school children. Students enjoy learning about feathers, eggs, bald eagles, and nests from the Vacek team.

“Jackson Bottom Wetland Preserve has become very important to our whole family on many different levels. We love serving the environment, helping to educate the local students, and working with the dedicated employees and volunteers of Jackson Bottom,” said Eve.

Presently, Ted is the Jackson Bottom Board Chair and offers financial management advice. His experience at Intel in Corporate Finance allows him to help guide money decisions to keep the Jackson Bottom non-profit financially stable. He is a member of the Hillsboro 2020 Vision Implementation Committee and is co-chair of the Tweet of Dweams, a fundraising auction which is happening on April 30th this year.

The leadership provided by this family has been amazing to watch. Courtney now 14, Evan 12, and Sheldon 10 continue to support JBW by teaching and helping at community events such as Celebrate Hillsboro and Salamanders to Stars. The Vaceks are givers. It is a delight that all the family members participate in some way; they are the awesome “Vacek Five.”

The Hillsboro 2020 Vision Implementation Committee (VIC) is excited to announce the 11th annual Vision Town Hall will be held at the season opening of the Tuesday Marketplace on June 14th from 5-8:30pm at the Tom Hughes Civic Center Plaza.

This year’s Town Hall event will feature family activities, giveaways, information and fun amidst the lively atmosphere of Hillsboro’s popular weekly street market. While participating in interactive and educational fun for the whole family at Town Hall “central” in the plaza, attendees can enjoy all of the festivities of the Tuesday Marketplace including food, crafts, shopping and entertainment. Featuring a youth-oriented theme, this will be the first time the Vision Town Hall is held outdoors.

The Vision Town Hall provides the opportunity to learn more about Hillsboro 2020 Vision projects and programs and give feedback on what Hillsboro should achieve by the year 2020.

The Hillsboro 2020 Vision, our 20-year community plan, has successfully served as our roadmap for over a decade. With support from many Hillsboro citizens and organizations, the Vision has flourished over its first ten years, producing over 100 signature projects including new parks, enhanced after school programs, community gardens and expanded business support.

For more information, visit the Hillsboro 2020 website at www.hillsboro2020.org, or call the City of Hillsboro at 503-681-6219.

Volunteer Heroes Vision Town Hall Goes to Market

Event: 11th Annual Hillsboro 2020 Vision Town Hall at the Tuesday Marketplace

Date: Tuesday, June 14th, 2011

Time: 5:00-8:30 pm

Location: Hillsboro Civic Center Plaza, 150 E. Main Street, Hillsboro

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natural lighting reduces energy consumption. State-of-the-art HVAC, air filtration and low VOC (volatile organic compound) paints and carpet improve indoor air quality for a healthier work environment.Energy Savings

In addition to new buildings, the city has also embarked on some building energy retrofits resulting in considerable savings. We upgraded lighting and HVAC equipment at our Shute Park library and parks maintenance building. The upgrades cost $75,000 and within 12 months, we have seen over $28,000 in savings on energy bills for those two facilities. Within less than three years, the improvements will have paid for themselves. We plan to install additional retrofits at our SHARC facility, public works building and facilities operations building so we can continue to realize energy and cost savings throughout the city.Recycling

The city is encouraging employees to go above and beyond the standard curbside recycling by providing a depot for hard to recycle items like used batteries, plastic bags and hard plastics at one of its buildings where the items will be disposed of in an environmentally friendly way. The city is also diverting styrofoam from the landfill by collecting and taking it to a recycler in Portland. Since July 2010, Hillsboro has kept 6.5 yards of styrofoam and over 115 pounds of plastic material out of the landfill.

Last year, the City Council approved a Business Recycling ordinance which requires all businesses in our city to recycle paper, cardboard, glass, plastic bottles/jars and metal cans. The city, in partnership with Washington County and the Hillsboro Chamber, is offering Business Recycling workshops to provide resources and information about ways to increase recycling and sustainability efforts. Accolades

Last spring, as a community, we entered the Green Power Challenge with the goal of generating 300 new renewable sign-ups by residential and business customers of PGE. We more than doubled our goal with a total of 751 new participants. This boosted the city to #7 nationally in the EPA green power community rankings. Look for signs throughout the city that say, “Welcome to a Green Power Community.”

Hillsboro has been on the forefront of electric vehicle charging stations. Since 2009, we have installed 16 charging stations with another eight to be installed within the next year. We have been aggressive in this area because we realize people will have the opportunity to buy electric vehicles soon and will need to be able to charge up in Hillsboro.

City Sustainability, Cont’d. “If I Were Mayor...” Student ContestStudents in 4th through

6th grades, junior high, high school and college are invited to participate in the “If I Were Mayor...“ 2011 Contest sponsored by the Oregon Mayors Association.

Winners in each category.

COMPETE STATEWIDE FOR A LAPTOP COMPUTER!

Contest Opens: April 13Contest Ends: 5 pm, May 31

POSTER CONTESTWIN 6 MONTH FREE PASS TO

SHARC AND LUNCH WITH MAYOR WILLEY

Open to students enrolled in •the 4th through 6th grades or being home-schooled at the same grade levels.Poster must be 17” by 27” in •size.

ESSAY CONTESTWIN $50 VISA GIFT CARD AND LUNCH WITH MAYOR WILLEY

Open to students enrolled in •middle school or being home-schooled at the middle school grade level.Essays must be 500 to 1,000 •words in length and typed.

VIDEO/POWERPOINTWIN $100 VISA GIFT CARD AND LUNCH WITH MAYOR

WILLEY

Open to students enrolled in •high school or college or being home-schooled at the high school level. Presentations must be one minute in length or less.

For more information, the full list of contest rules and an application form, please call 503-681-6218.

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ELECTED OFFICIALSAll correspondence should be addressed to:

Hillsboro City Council, 150 E Main St., Hillsboro, OR 97123

To leave a message for any member of the City Council, call 503-681-6219.

Mayor Jerry Willeyjerryw@ci.hillsboro.or.us .........Term Ends: Jan. 2013Ward 1Councilor Nenice Andrewscouncil@ci.hillsboro.or.us .......Term Ends: Jan. 2013Councilor Darell Lumacocouncil@ci.hillsboro.or.us .......Term Ends: Jan. 2015Ward 2Councilor Olga Acuñacouncil@ci.hillsboro.or.us .......Term Ends: Jan. 2013Councilor Aron Carlesoncouncil@ci.hillsboro.or.us .......Term Ends: Jan. 2015Ward 3Councilor Michael Castillocouncil@ci.hillsboro.or.us .......Term Ends: Jan. 2013Councilor Steve Callawaycouncil@ci.hillsboro.or.us .......Term Ends: Jan. 2015Council meetings are broadcast on cable channel 30.

On March 15, 2011 Council adopted the following changes to the Transportation Utility Fee (TUF) program:

Adjusting the current rate structure on May 1, •2011 so each customer class pays its share for use of the roadway system. A periodic adjustment for this purpose is required by Municipal Code. No additional revenue will be collected as part of this adjustment. Some customers will see an increase in their fee and some will see a decrease. Establishing a minimum charge on May 1, 2011 •for non-residential customers equal to the lowest residential unit rate. Increasing the revenue collected by the fee on •April 1, 2012 by 4 percent. Due to the method of calculating the rate structure, the percentage change to individual customer accounts may vary.

TUF is a monthly user’s fee based on the use of the road system by residents, businesses, government agencies, schools and non-profits. TUF helps fund the city’s street maintenance program and provides limited funding for bicycle and pedestrian improvement projects. TUF is assessed on the utility bill along with water, sanitary sewer, and storm sewer fees. More information on the TUF and the proposed modifications can be found at http://www.ci.hillsboro.or.us/TUF/Default.aspx or by contacting Tina Bailey at 503-681-6216.

Have you thought about Hillsboro’s water supply for the next 50 years? Where will it come from? How much will it cost? How will that cost affect rates? What about water quality?

These are the questions Hillsboro Water (HW) is grappling with as part of an “Alternative Water Supply Analysis.” Costs for the Tualatin Basin Water Supply Project (TBWSP) have more than tripled due to the need for seismic rehabilitation and a larger expansion. HW decided it was worth re-visiting other long-term supply options in the region and comparing them to the new costs and timeline of the TBWSP.

HW conducted a survey and found its customers are very satisfied with the current Tualatin Watershed water source. Customers also hope decisions regarding future supply result in a reliable drinking water source of high quality and reasonable cost. This

is HW’s goal and the reason for the Alternative Water Supply Analysis.

Those surveyed also asked to be kept informed in order to provide input on the source options. They

also wanted to be able to access the information on the internet. HW agreed and has created a project website to provide information (in English and Spanish) to customers and interested parties about the various source options under

consideration. The website includes a section for questions and answers on each of the potential sources.

Community input is vital as a decision about our future water supply will impact everyone who lives or works in Hillsboro. Visit www.hillsborowatersupply.org and join the conversation about a water supply future for Hillsboro.

Our Future, Your Legacy

TUF Changes

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Home Improvement Permits

Springtime is a great time to hit that nagging “honey-do list” –

particularly the home improvement projects. Generally speaking, a building permit is required to do the following:

Install or alter any permanent wiring •or electrical device.

Run additional wiring, put in an electrical •outlet or light fixture, install a receptacle for a garage-door opener, or convert from fuse box to circuit breakers.Install or alter low-voltage systems such •as security alarms or stereo or computer equipment.Replace water heaters, alter piping inside •a wall or ceiling or beneath a floor and for plumbing in all new installations.Add a room.•Build, demolish, or move a carport, garage, •or shed of more than 200 square feet.Cut a new window or door opening or •widen existing openings.Alter load bearing walls or build new walls •that create habitable space.Build a retaining wall more than four feet high.•Remodel or add onto your one or two •family dwelling when existing plumbing is to be relocated.Apply roofing when all of the old roofing is •removed and new sheathing is installed.Install a woodstove, fireplace insert, pellet •stove or related venting.Build a stairway.•Build a deck more than 30 inches above grade.•Install bath fans, dryer exhausts, kitchen •range exhausts and appliances that are required to be vented.Before you get started, take the time to

find out if you will need a building permit by contacting the Hillsboro Building Department at 503-681-6144. It is also worth a call to our Planning Department at 503-681-6153 to find out if other types of permits may be needed.

Library NewsOodles of new board books, picture books and early

readers are ready to ignite children’s imaginations and desire to read. Playing with small, sturdy board books like Peekaboo Baby encourages babies and toddlers to develop an early interest in books. Picture books like Spring Things for age two and older contain vocabulary children can understand but not yet read. These are read aloud to children until they can read by themselves. Early reader series like the Bob Books guide children step by step through the first stages of reading. A librarian can help you choose titles for your child’s reading level and individual interests.

A variety of reading experiences help children reach their potential in language and literacy. Library storytimes are a fun introduction to reading using rhymes, songs, and finger games. Theme bags include books and other resources to help navigate developmental milestones like potty training, telling time, and entering kindergarten. Read-along kits have books with CDs to listen to while reading and the new character kits come with a puppet matched to the story. Book club kits for students in grades three through six make it easier for educators and parents to lead guided reading groups. Each kit contains a discussion guide and eight copies of a book popular with both boys and girls.

Mayor, Cont’d.all know every minute counts when responding to medical emergencies and fires. The faster our firefighters get to the scene, the sooner they can take action.

Our parks & recreation department is second to none. The department provides the community with more than 1,500 acres of park land and open spaces, an array of recreational facilities, and a multitude of recreational, educational and cultural programs. Our latest facility, Outdoors In park @ the plaza, located on the Civic Center plaza, has only been open for a few weeks and is wildly popular.

Our libraries are equally popular and richly staffed. During hard economic times, our library becomes an even more important resource for our community. The amount of material checked out or renewed is staggering: over two and a half million transactions a year. How fortunate we are that our community believes libraries are important and is willing to keep funding them. Our community has shown it values libraries when it votes, in hard times, to provide the necessary resources to pay for them.

I could go on and on about Hillsboro. I’m proud when visitors from other cities wonder out loud how we can grow and at the same time keep our hometown charm. The answer is simple, “It’s the Hillsboro way.” We are truly blessed as a city!

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1 4:30 pm Opening day, Tanasbourne Farmers’ Market, Whole Foods parking lot, free, 503-844-6685

3 7:30 pm Claude Bourbon in Concert, Cultural Arts Center, $12/$14**, 503-615-3485

7 6:00 pm First Tuesday Gallery Reception, Cultural Arts Center, free, 503-615-3485

Recurring Events1st Mon 4:30pm Read to the Dogs, Main Library, free, 503-615-65002nd Mon 6:30 pm Historic Landmarks Advisory Committee4th Mon 6:00 pm Game Day, play Wii and board games, grades

7-12, Shute Library, free, 503-615-6500Tue 10:15 am Family Storytime, all ages, Shute Library, free,

503-615-6500Tue 11:00 am Family Storytime, all ages, Shute Library, free,

503-615-6500Tue 5:00 pm Tuesday Market, 6/14 – 8/30Tue 6:30 pm Spanish Storytime, ages 0-5, Shute Library, free, 1st/3rd Tue 7:00 pm City Council 2nd Tue 5:30 pm Finance Committee2nd Tue 7:00 pm Open Poetry Night, Arts Center, free, 503-681-3485 4th Tue 10:30 am Arts & Culture Book Club, Arts Center, Free4th Tue 6:00 pm Transportation Committee 4th Tue 6:00 pm Arts & Culture Book Club, Arts Center, FreeWed 4:30pm Hillsboro Farmers’ Market, Tanasbourne, Whole

Foods, 6/1 – 8/31Wed 6:30 pm Intercambio/Exchange: English/Spanish, Shute

Library, free, 503-615-65001st/3rd Wed 6:30 pm Planning and Zoning Hearings Board2nd/4th Wed 6:30 pm Planning Commission Thu 6:30 pm Family Art Night, Arts Center, $5, 503-615-34851st & 3rd Fri 9:00 pm Java Rock Café, Insomnia Coffee, high school

musicians, through May, free, 503-681-6120Sat 8:00 am Hillsboro Farmers’ Market, Downtown, 4/30–10/29Sat 10:30 am Intercambio, English/Spanish, conversation

group, Shute Library, free, 503-615-65003rd Sat 1:15 pm Japanese Storytime, all ages, Main Library,

free, 503-615-65004th Sat 10:00 am Bulgarian Storytime, all ages, Main Library, free,

503-615-6500Sun 10:00 am Farmers’ Market, Orenco Station, 5/1 – 10/301st Sun 3:00 pm Swedish Storytime, all ages, Main Library, free,

503-615-6500Daily 10:00 am Jackson Bottom Wetland Preserve Open

8 7:00 pm Foreign Film: Bomber, ages 18+, free, Main Library, 503-615-6500

7:30 pm Sing Strings Concert, Arts Center, $15/$17**, 503-615-348512 7:00 pm Spoken Word: Hearing Voices Storytelling Festival, Arts

Center, free, 503-615-348515 6:30 pm Hearing Voices Festival: According to Coyote, all ages,

Main Library, free, 503-615-650017 12-5 pm Latino Cultural Festival, Civic Center Plaza, free, 503-

681-523318 12:30 pm Tot Easter Party, Easter egg hunt, ages 2-5, Tyson Rec,

$10/$15*, 503-681-539719 10:00 am Author Todd Parr, Main Library, free, 503-615-650022 7:00 pm Family Fun Night: Jay Frasier, all ages, Main Library,

free, 503-615-650023 Varies Underwater Eggstravaganza, ages 1-12, SHARC,

$10/$15,* 503-681-539726 4:00 pm Children’s Day/Books Day, all ages, Shute Library, free,

503-615-650030 8:00 am Opening day, Saturday Market, downtown, free,

503-844-6685 6:00 pm Tweet of Dweams, Jackson Bottom, $35, 503-681-6206

1 10:00 am Opening day, Orenco Farmers’ Market, Orenco Station, free, 503-844-6685

3 6:00 pm Print Arts Northwest Gallery Reception, Cultural Arts Center, free, 503-615-3485

5 12:45 pm Parent-Tot Mother’s Day Activity, ages 2-5, Tyson Rec, & 12 $15/$23*, 503-681-53977 10:00 am Ivy Removal, Noble Woods Park, sign up by emailing

scottc@ci.hillsboro.or.us13 7:30 pm Oregon Mandolin Orchestra in Concert, Cultural Arts

Center, $15/$17**14 2:30 pm Game Day, K-6, Main Library, free, 503-615-6500 7:30 pm Portland Cello Project in Concert, Cultural Arts Center,

$15/$17**, 503-615-348516 6:00 pm Hillsboro 2020 Vision Implementation Committee, Civic

Center 113B&C, free, 503-681-523317 7:00 pm Spoken Word: 1860 & 1864 Presidential Campaign Songs,

Arts Center, free, 503-615-348518 6:00 pm Budget Committee, Civic Center Conf. Room 113B&C,

free, 503-681-5202 7:00 pm Researching Your Family History, adults, Main Library,

free, 503-615-650020 9:00 am Plein Air Painting Workshop, Rhododendron & 21 Garden, register, $175, 503-615-3485 6:30 pm Friday Family Flicks: Tangled, PG, Main Library,

free, 503-615-6500 7:30 pm Misty River in Concert, Cultural Arts Center,

$21/$23**, 503-615-348522 2:00 pm Parallel Play, writer’s practice group, adults,

Main Library, free, 503-615-650030 Allday MemorialDay,LibrariesandCityOfficesclosed

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