tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-97870380024139362011-10-19T14:21:59.294-07:00Nancynoreply@blogger.comBlogger2721100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9787038002413936.post-35821688630468216902011-10-17T11:43:00.000-07:002011-10-17T11:43:52.981-07:00

Joannenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9787038002413936.post-28921182412511116532011-07-06T12:27:00.001-07:002011-07-12T11:15:31.059-07:00

Joannenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9787038002413936.post-80883243865851828302010-11-28T18:44:00.000-08:002010-11-28T18:48:37.550-08:00

On November 9, the Tigard City Council voted unanimously to increase rates for water customers within the Tigard Water Service Area. Tigard’s drinking water system serves 57,000 residents of Durham, King City, two-thirds of Tigard, and the Tigard Water District. The new rates take effect on January 1. Tigard’s current water rate for a typical household is $30 per month. That will increase to

Derek Randallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13389421674053824811noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9787038002413936.post-79917772770795460892010-10-25T19:32:00.000-07:002010-10-25T19:33:06.814-07:00

The Tigard Dog Park Committee is hosting the annual Dog Park Costume Contest on Saturday, October 30. The attached flier has all the details. This event is a real hoot! Even if you don’t have a dog, it’s pretty fun to watch the participants and their owners.

Derek Randallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13389421674053824811noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9787038002413936.post-40982891648536266102010-10-25T19:30:00.000-07:002010-10-25T19:31:01.831-07:00

The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) ranked Portland transit riders 11th in savings among the top 20 U.S. cities with an estimated monthly savings of $816 in their October monthly savings report. The top cities are ranked in order of the transit savings based on the purchase of a monthly public transit pass, local gas prices for October 14 and the local monthly unreserved parking

Derek Randallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13389421674053824811noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9787038002413936.post-42755274674636478882010-10-11T20:22:00.000-07:002010-10-12T19:57:38.697-07:00

Some key milestone dates:· 99W/Hall switch to the new signal: night of October 12th· 99W/Greenburg/Main Switch to the new signal: night of October 29thOf course, this is all weather permitting; rain on key paving days will delay the project.At each intersection, it will take about a week after the signal switchover to get to work done at the corners necessary to open the new lanes up to traffic.

Derek Randallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13389421674053824811noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9787038002413936.post-24683249809635616862010-10-11T20:13:00.000-07:002010-10-11T20:34:45.863-07:00

Derek Randallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13389421674053824811noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9787038002413936.post-71897138967516952922010-10-11T20:11:00.001-07:002010-10-11T20:34:15.282-07:00

Derek Randallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13389421674053824811noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9787038002413936.post-64920152367732452212010-10-11T20:08:00.000-07:002010-10-11T20:33:46.666-07:00

Burnham Street construction is getting closer to that big day, PAVING! Burnham Street is almost ready to be paved! However, there is a bit more inconvenience to endure or avoid before paving. This week, the street will be closed to through-traffic for final grading and compaction. This work is critical to getting a high quality road that will last decades. So, please help us by avoiding

Derek Randallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13389421674053824811noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9787038002413936.post-90432140882055415582010-10-11T06:56:00.000-07:002010-10-11T06:56:18.069-07:00

Local birding expert Doug Robberson will present a program about backyard finches at Tigard Public Library on Saturday, Oct. 23, from 1-3 p.m. Finches are popular backyard bird visitors in the summer, but how many people recognize them in the winter? Robberson will share identification tips and explore finch habits and migration. The free program will be in the Library’s Community Room at 13500

Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02805494670075621509noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9787038002413936.post-82745559487644692352010-10-11T06:51:00.000-07:002010-10-11T06:51:17.974-07:00

Clean Water Services’ Board of Directors is seeking applications from individuals to serve a three-year term on its Clean Water Advisory Commission (CWAC). There are two vacancies on the Commission. One vacancy is for an environmental representative and the second vacancy is for an agricultural representative. Applicants for these vacancies must live in Washington County or conduct business

Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02805494670075621509noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9787038002413936.post-47716413359755362472010-10-11T06:49:00.000-07:002010-10-11T06:51:42.361-07:00

Take a walk on the shivery side! Master storyteller Anne Rutherford will mix original and vintage ghostly tales with spooky songs and poems in a spine-tingling (and funny-bone tickling) performance on Friday, Oct. 15, from 7-8 p.m. at the Tigard Public Library. Tales That Go Bump in the Night is suitable for ages 10 to adult. As a professional storyteller for over a decade, Anne Rutherford has

Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02805494670075621509noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9787038002413936.post-85577210211676294582010-10-11T06:45:00.000-07:002010-10-11T06:46:45.216-07:00

Tigard Public Library celebrates Teen Read Week on Thursday, October 14, from 5-7 p.m. with, “A Hepkitten’s Guide to the War: Teens, Taxi Dancing and WWII,” a presentation by Portland young adult author Christine Fletcher. After her remarks, teens can learn the popular ‘40s-era dances from a local dance instructor. Fletcher is the author of the award-winning young adult novel Ten Cents a Dance

Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02805494670075621509noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9787038002413936.post-52974797898102821192010-10-11T06:43:00.000-07:002010-10-11T06:43:00.508-07:00

Effective with the October 12, 2010 Business Meeting, citizens will be able to view Tigard City Council meetings live online. This provides another tool for citizens to stay informed about the council’s business. Anyone with a computer and internet access will be able to access this service. City Council meetings are currently shown over cable television. Business meetings are aired live and

Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02805494670075621509noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9787038002413936.post-10214385048777602352010-10-11T06:41:00.000-07:002010-10-11T06:41:03.883-07:00

Bring the family to help us celebrate 40 years of clean water at our award-winning Durham Treatment Facility from 1 - 4 p.m. on Saturday, October 16. There will be facility tours, story-telling, educational presentations, snacks, games and more! Help us commemorate our shared commitment to keep the Tualatin River Watershed clean and healthy for generations to come. Learn more about our history.

Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02805494670075621509noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9787038002413936.post-25506909699169582472010-10-11T06:32:00.000-07:002010-10-11T06:32:30.487-07:00

The homecoming parade is Friday, October 15th from 5 PM until approximately 6 PM. The parade starts on 113th Avenue off Durham Road and runs down Durham Road to Tigard High School.  The kids are planning on having over 30 floats, from dance teams to the community senior center - there is something for everyone to enjoy.  In the past, kids have enjoyed collecting the candy tossed from the

Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02805494670075621509noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9787038002413936.post-6113887238491593202010-10-11T06:28:00.000-07:002010-10-11T06:28:29.117-07:00

Mark Saturday, October30 from 10 AM to 1 PM for this recycling event. The city is teaming with Pride Disposal Co and Pride Recycling Co to host a recycling event in the Fowler Middle School parking lot (10865 SW Walnut Street).  Bring your e-waste and sensitive documents to this one-stop recycling/shredding event.  Payment by cash or check only. Items for E-Waste Recycling Disposal FREE:    All

Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02805494670075621509noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9787038002413936.post-80797429248153085652010-10-11T06:18:00.000-07:002010-10-11T06:18:24.779-07:00

The city and Friends of Trees are teaming up to plant 800 native trees and we need YOUR help!  Join our regional challenge to plant two million trees in the Tualatin River Watershed over the next 20 years.  Tigard and her volunteers have planted nearly 83,000 trees and native plants since the "Tree for All' challenge began in 2005. Planting weason is here!  Let's get tarted! - When:  Saturday,

Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02805494670075621509noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9787038002413936.post-90470814436430137052010-09-18T20:24:00.000-07:002010-09-18T20:26:01.299-07:00

The festivities finish up tomorrow, Saturday, September 18, with a 5K Run/Walk which will take off from City Hall at 9 AM. At the end of the course breakfast will be served and shuttles will bring the runners back to City Hall.And finally, the wrap up will be a Pet Parade at 11 AM, at Summerlake Park. Right next to the dog park dogs, cats, gerbils, goldfish, etc. will come with their people to

Derek Randallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13389421674053824811noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9787038002413936.post-87272481466916140282010-09-18T20:19:00.000-07:002010-09-18T20:22:55.924-07:00

In observance of Columbus Day and the anniversary of the first contact between the Old and New Worlds, the Tigard Library will again host a musical celebration of a variety of cultural heritages. On Sunday, October 10, from noon to 6 p.m., the Library’s Community Room will pulsate with music representing some of the cultures that embody Oregon today. The festivities begin with Ronnie Robins and

Derek Randallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13389421674053824811noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9787038002413936.post-34486790104433797012010-09-18T20:03:00.001-07:002010-09-18T20:14:09.133-07:00

Due to inclement weather two streets are still unpaved at this time. The dates for the remaining streets are TBA at this time due to the rain. We will post the dates for the streets as soon as they are available. Click here for a map of the remaining streets.

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Crews will be grinding and paving the southbound lanes of Pacific Hwy 99W from Hwy 217 to the downtown viaduct from 7pm to 5am Sunday night and Monday night. Expect significant traffic delays and construction noise. Hall Blvd, Greenburg Rd, and Main St will be closed approaching Hwy 99W in order to keep traffic moving on Hwy 99W. This work is weather permitting. If it rains on Sunday or Monday

Derek Randallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13389421674053824811noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9787038002413936.post-62638704858389831102010-09-13T20:30:00.000-07:002010-09-13T20:33:32.136-07:00

Due to the Slurry seal work being done in our area here is a link to the modified school bus routes for 9/14/10(Tuesday).

Derek Randallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13389421674053824811noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9787038002413936.post-52027323501268183772010-09-10T19:44:00.000-07:002010-09-10T19:47:41.607-07:00

Due to the Slurry seal work being done in our area here is a link to the modified school bus routes for 9/13/10(monday). http://www.tigard-or.gov/city_hall/departments/engineering/construction/other/docs/Day_5_Alt_Rtes.pdf

Derek Randallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13389421674053824811noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9787038002413936.post-49034158134230252752010-09-08T19:55:00.000-07:002010-09-08T20:14:41.845-07:00

The Slurry Seal schedule has changed again. The new schedule is below. You can click on the map to get a larger version.

Derek Randallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13389421674053824811noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9787038002413936.post-47052200576168480282010-09-07T19:15:00.000-07:002010-09-07T19:35:16.136-07:00

There are lot of great activities going on over the next two weekends for Family Fest. The fun starts off this Saturday right here in our community at Cook Park.Saturday, September 11, at Cook Park:4:30 p.m. Texas Delicious Pit Barbecue & Catering will serve up traditional barbeque, along with potato salad and baked beans. Come early – when it’s gone, it’s gone! (a.k.a. While Supplies Last) The

Derek Randallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13389421674053824811noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9787038002413936.post-70231416782647402312010-09-05T20:26:00.000-07:002010-09-06T08:39:32.271-07:00

Don't forget all government offices, post offices, and banks will be closed tomorrow in honor of labor day. Have a safe labor day.

Derek Randallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13389421674053824811noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9787038002413936.post-31636822778139116822010-09-02T21:11:00.001-07:002010-09-02T21:11:16.732-07:00

The Tigard Public Library’s series of gaming events, Minds at Play, continues in September with a special event just for teens. The Get Schooled Teen Game Fest will be held on Thursday, Sept. 23 from 5-7 p.m. in the Library’s Community Room. Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to play a variety of games for the Nintendo Wii™ and Xbox®, including Rock Band®, Super Smash Bros. Brawl™ and Mario Kart

Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02805494670075621509noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9787038002413936.post-42727854401557275532010-09-02T21:09:00.001-07:002010-09-02T21:09:39.444-07:00

The Tigard Public Library will host an introduction to Facebook® for businesses on Thursday, September 9, from 7-8:30 p.m. The program will take a hands-on approach to setting up and maintaining a Facebook® page dedicated to businesses. Attendees can learn ways to provide more exposure for their small or home business by expanding their Facebook® expertise. The class will provide tips on how to

Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02805494670075621509noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9787038002413936.post-25254819201609385712010-09-02T21:08:00.000-07:002010-09-02T21:08:35.562-07:00

Tips from the Regional Water Providers Consortium, http://www.conserveh2o.org/ If you found yourself spending too much time trying to keep your lawn green this past summer, considering replacing all or part of it with an alternative. Lawns certainly have their benefits, but they can also be water hogs, gulping down two to three times more water than other plants in the yard. A lot of water –

Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02805494670075621509noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9787038002413936.post-9575803676925449482010-08-31T19:25:00.000-07:002010-08-31T19:32:49.717-07:00

This is website lists when important road projects affecting roads in tigard and also our neighborhoods will be underway. This includes the dates when our neighbor hood streets will be having the slurry seals work done. Road work dates

Derek Randallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13389421674053824811noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9787038002413936.post-41485319855546546252010-08-26T21:49:00.000-07:002010-08-26T21:49:02.573-07:00

Main St will be closed tomorrow night (8/26) for paving Sunday night, August 29. The closure will be from Scoffins St to Pacific Hwy from 8pm to 5am. Access is available to all businesses. Crews (Kerr) will be working hard the next week pouring sidewalks, landscaping, and placing the base layer of paving in the newly widened areas of Pacific Hwy. To make room for the new signal pole foundation

Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02805494670075621509noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9787038002413936.post-8209756624134730082010-08-26T21:46:00.000-07:002010-08-26T21:46:32.326-07:00

Hawaiian slack-key guitarist Mark Nelson concludes the Tigard Public Library’s free outdoor summer concert series on Thursday, September 16, at 6 p.m. in the Library’s courtyard. Hawaiian Slack-key guitar is a unique style of tuning achieved by loosening or slackening the guitar keys. The bass sound is played on the lower register while the melody is played on the higher register at the same

Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02805494670075621509noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9787038002413936.post-44208681816854635732010-08-12T19:48:00.000-07:002010-08-12T19:53:11.611-07:00

Tigard Youth Advisory Council SponsorsMovies Under the Stars Established in 2003, the Tigard Youth Advisory Council (TYAC) is a volunteer program comprised of Tigard area youth. TYAC operates under the principles established by the Tigard City Council which embarked on the premise of engaging our youth within the community. The Tigard Police Department directs the members of TYAC to further their

Derek Randallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13389421674053824811noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9787038002413936.post-74731444952133942782010-08-11T19:03:00.000-07:002010-08-11T19:07:29.179-07:00

In the continuing effort to eliminate unused and unwanted pharmaceutical drugs in our community, Tigard Police, in partnership with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is conducting a “Pharmaceutical Drug Take-Back Day.” Tigard Police invite you to participate in this locally held event to help reduce the illegal use and dangers of prescription drugs to those other than whom it was

Derek Randallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13389421674053824811noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9787038002413936.post-20870556319380245502010-07-28T07:43:00.000-07:002010-08-02T11:59:37.575-07:00

The Tigard Street Map has been updated (and upgraded) and is now available. Stop by the Permit Center at City Hall to get your copy or email Darren@tigard-or.gov to get one sent to you.

Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02805494670075621509noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9787038002413936.post-82014435852799061492010-07-28T07:32:00.000-07:002010-07-28T07:32:38.592-07:00

The Tigard Public Library is now on Facebook and Twitter. For the most current information about library news, programs and events, the Library encourages people to check out its Facebook page at http://www.tigard-or.gov/library/facebook. To follow Tigard’s tweets, visit our Twitter account at http://twitter.com/tigardlibrary . Anyone can view Tigard’s postings, but people must have an

Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02805494670075621509noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9787038002413936.post-4576759773264897342010-07-28T07:28:00.000-07:002010-07-28T07:44:10.311-07:00

Pride Recycling is offering free shredding of sensitive paper materials this week.  Pride Recycling will be in the parking lot of Tigard City Hall, July 29th from 6 pm to 8 pm (or until the truck reaches capacity). We ask a limit of two boxes or containers that can be hand carried. To double the benefit, we suggest bringing along a non-perishable food item that can be donated to the St. Anthony

Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02805494670075621509noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9787038002413936.post-74404395215024262432010-07-28T07:26:00.000-07:002010-07-28T07:26:08.363-07:00

Alas, Mayor Dirksen didn’t bring home the victory paddle, but a fun time was had by all. Here’s a link to YouTube video and some pictures! www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Vu1x5wplUM Princess Margaret Paddles By Metro Councilor Rex Burkholder won in the solo-kayak division, while Rep. Matt Wingard and his kayaking partner, Cascade Policy Institute’s V.P. Todd Wynn won the team award.

Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02805494670075621509noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9787038002413936.post-47429549590939835062010-07-28T07:23:00.000-07:002010-07-28T07:23:21.379-07:00

Tigard Dog Park Survey Deadline Extended The City of Tigard is extending the deadline for a unique survey that invites area pet owners to help design a new City dog park. The Ash Avenue Dog Park is being expanded and rebuilt as part of the New Burnham Street reconstruction near Tigard’s downtown. The updated dog park is set to reopen by June 2011. The survey deadline will move to September 7

Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02805494670075621509noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9787038002413936.post-29872420991137297712010-07-28T06:59:00.000-07:002010-07-28T06:59:48.265-07:00

If you are interesting in the paving projects the City of Tigard is undertaking in 2010, the link below will take you to a map showing which streets are to be paved. http://www.tigard-or.gov/city_hall/departments/engineering/construction/other/pavement_preservation.asp

Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02805494670075621509noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9787038002413936.post-71262762041883498182010-07-18T20:13:00.000-07:002010-07-18T20:24:45.307-07:00

Cook Park Neighborhood streets will receive a Slurry Seal as early as August.  Details for when streets will be closed for this work will be posted in the next couple of weeks.  The City is working with the contractor to determine the most efficient route to complete the work with minimal effect on the residents.  Here is the map of the streets that will be treated: For more information on what

Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02805494670075621509noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9787038002413936.post-89383217594784277582010-07-18T20:01:00.000-07:002010-07-18T20:02:05.536-07:00

....Encourages People To “Go Wild—Oregon Style” It’s not too late to “Go Wild--Oregon Style” at the Tigard Public Library’s Adult Summer Reading Program. Adults 18 and over can register for the program through Saturday, August 21, and learn how to play Library Bingo and win prizes. More than a dozen programs are scheduled for August, including travel, history, game and music events. People are

Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02805494670075621509noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9787038002413936.post-82477497984562991582010-07-18T19:57:00.000-07:002010-07-18T20:02:33.313-07:00

On Thursday, July 15th, the Washington County Fire Defense Board will enact a Burn Ban for Washington County. Effective tomorrow, Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue (TVF&R) has instituted a Burn Ban for its entire service area including all nine cities and unincorporated areas within Washington, Clackamas, and Multnomah County. The Burn Ban includes the following situations: 1. Backyard burning 2.

Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02805494670075621509noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9787038002413936.post-58763399658845998882010-07-13T07:44:00.000-07:002010-07-13T07:45:20.849-07:00

Main Street in downtown Tigard will be closed at night (8 p.m. to 5 a.m.) from Pacific Hwy/99W to Scoffins Street for two weeks, starting Monday July 12th. Crews will be repairing areas of deteriorated pavement and road base rock. TriMet Buses will be rerouted to Hall Blvd during the night closures. Main Street will remain open on a temporary surface during the day. All businesses remain open

Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02805494670075621509noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9787038002413936.post-58221375387868033332010-07-13T07:28:00.000-07:002010-07-13T07:33:23.740-07:00

Get a free watering gauge kit and use the Weekly Watering NumberSummer is finally on its way, which means you’ll start spending more time outdoors maintaining and watering your lawn, garden and shrubs.As you get the kinks out of your hoses and dig out your sprinklers, it’s a good time to learn about how to make the best use of water this summer. Water use can more than double in the summer, the

Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02805494670075621509noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9787038002413936.post-85840229834352911882010-07-13T07:25:00.000-07:002010-07-13T07:27:55.041-07:00

Every 3rd Sunday of the month from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., staff members from various City departments will be available to chat with you at the Tigard Area Farmers Market. Staff from the following divisions will be available on the days listed below: 7/18: Parks Division, Water Division, Long Range Planning Projects, Engineering Projects (Pacific Hwy, Burnham St, Summer Paving, etc.)8/15:

Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02805494670075621509noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9787038002413936.post-82905088537246572462010-07-09T11:17:00.000-07:002010-07-09T11:20:10.781-07:00

If you have 4:21 minutes to spare, we’ve put together a little tour of the kids community garden/farm for your viewing pleasure. When we first took over the space, there were only two usable pathways, and the weeds and blackberry bushes were almost 5 ft tall, covering every area. Since then we’ve added five 8x8 ft raised beds (with plans to convert them into cold frames for seedling starts next

Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02805494670075621509noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9787038002413936.post-53566280572717668432010-07-06T11:41:00.000-07:002010-07-06T11:41:47.515-07:00

The American Legion is seeking entries for their September 11, 2010 Back Home Again Parade to welcome home returning soldiers from the 41st Brigade Combat Team Headquarters, stationed in Tigard. The parade route starts at Tigard City Hall, goes south on Hall Blvd, to the high school for a special ceremony and then to Cook Park for Family Fest events and a spectacular fireworks show. Parade

Joannenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9787038002413936.post-85099698122241395322010-07-06T11:39:00.000-07:002010-07-06T11:39:49.434-07:00

On July 1, customers who had Verizon cable services will begin receiving those services from Frontier Communications. All Verizon services -other than mobile telephone- will transfer to Frontier. Rates, channels and other major features of the video, Internet and landline telephone services under Frontier will not change (for now). The only major change is: Frontier has a NEW customer service

Joannenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9787038002413936.post-37644447019277416322010-07-06T11:38:00.000-07:002010-07-06T11:38:05.127-07:00

The city's Arborist, Todd Prager, invited ODOT to take part in Tigard’s Technical Advisory Committee for updating & revising our Urban Forestry Code. They accepted by contributing the skill and experience of Mark Buffington, the ODOT Region 1 Landscape Manager!  His 20+ years of professional experience in planting, maintaining urban landscaping & street trees on ODOT Highways in the Portland

Joannenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9787038002413936.post-67645282143418806102010-07-06T11:11:00.000-07:002010-07-06T11:11:06.311-07:00

If you missed this year's parade, it was a great time!  Mark your calendar for next July 4 so you can join in the fun!!

Joannenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9787038002413936.post-73406299113292810092010-04-07T17:27:00.000-07:002010-04-07T17:31:45.195-07:00

Starting March 31, Tigard students from fourth to twelfth grade, including students who are home schooled, are encouraged to enter the 2010 “If I Were Mayor,…” student contest sponsored by the Oregon Mayors Association.Students must submit their original work with a completed entry form to Joanne Bengtson at Tigard City Hall, 13125 SW Hall Blvd, Tigard, OR 97223 by 5 p.m. on Friday, May 28, 2010.

Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02805494670075621509noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9787038002413936.post-27899465243171137632010-04-07T17:25:00.002-07:002010-04-07T17:27:34.054-07:00

The bid opening (for a contractor) was March 24. The Wash. Co. Board of Commissioners is scheduled to award the bid at their April 6 meeting.There will be a Meet the Contractor Open House on April 27, 2010 from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the City of Tigard Public Works Building.Within the next week or two, a phone number will be activated which gives residents and 99W motorists a way to

Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02805494670075621509noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9787038002413936.post-52694184781390378632010-04-07T17:25:00.001-07:002010-04-07T17:25:23.202-07:00

Dreamland Skate Parks, the folks who built our skate park, is going to be on site April 6-8 to make a repair and to add some features around the top deck of the park.Here’s the temporary closure notice on the city's web site: http://www.tigard-or.gov/If you have questions, please contact Martin McKnight, Supervisor, City of Tigard, Parks 503 718-2598

Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02805494670075621509noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9787038002413936.post-26614958417073180412010-04-07T17:24:00.001-07:002010-04-07T17:24:44.752-07:00

What's Growing?---Guided Plant WalkSunday, April 25th, 1:00pm-3:00pmJoin Refuge Volunteer Botanist, Ginny Maffitt for spring and summer plant walks. Discover what’s blooming and how native plants are vital to healthy wildlife habitats. Be prepared to be outside. We encourage you to bring cameras, plant identification guides if you have them, and nature journals if you like. Binoculars are always

Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02805494670075621509noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9787038002413936.post-57469255441707087682010-04-07T17:23:00.001-07:002010-04-07T17:23:55.811-07:00

A new Oregon participation widget has been added to the Census 2010 page:http://www.tigard-or.gov/community/census2010/default.aspPretty neat!

Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02805494670075621509noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9787038002413936.post-29006455561160078222010-04-07T17:22:00.000-07:002010-04-07T17:23:07.933-07:00

For the second time, Tigard is the recipient of a Tree City USA Growth Award for demonstrating progress in its community forestry program.To celebrate Arbor Day and earning the Growth Award, the city and the Tigard-Tualatin School District (TTSD) will join forces to plant 100 trees on the Mary Woodward Elementary School campus.“Known to most Tigard residents as the ‘Arbor Day Lady,’ Mary A.

Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02805494670075621509noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9787038002413936.post-61519476871596473842010-04-07T17:21:00.000-07:002010-04-07T17:22:14.992-07:00

On March 23, 2010 Tigard’s Mayor Dirksen proclaimed April to be Arbor Month in the City of Tigard. Arbor Day is a nationally-celebrated observance that encourages tree planting and care. Nationally, Arbor Day is celebrated the last Friday of April. In Oregon, the first week of April is known as Oregon Arbor Week. In Tigard, City Council encourages citizens to celebrate trees during April.Events

Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02805494670075621509noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9787038002413936.post-81760628250049161092010-04-07T17:20:00.000-07:002010-04-07T17:21:11.226-07:00

On Saturday, April 17th, a fundraiser to benefit Oregon Special Olympics will take place at the Red Robin Restaurant located at 10100 SW Washington Square Rd. in Tigard. The event is scheduled to take place from 11 am until 8 pm at the popular eating establishment found in Square Too.Ten or more Tigard Officers will be participating in efforts to raise awareness and money to help support the

Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02805494670075621509noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9787038002413936.post-21326191076083485602010-04-07T17:19:00.000-07:002010-04-07T17:20:08.771-07:00

Metro awarded the City of Tigard a $1 million grant to assist with purchasing 43 acres of property known as the Summer Creek Property. This grant represents approximately 19% of the purchase price. This property is a high-profile natural area; it is considered the best remaining unprotected land in Tigard and will soon be the City's second largest park.This site has functioned as an outdoor lab

Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02805494670075621509noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9787038002413936.post-42937564372600056972010-04-07T17:05:00.000-07:002010-04-07T17:06:36.475-07:00

Mark your calendars, the Tigard Festival of Balloons is scheduled for June 25-27 this year, the last weekend of the month.For many, many years it has been held on Father’s Day Weekend. For general information on the Tigard Festival of Balloons, click here Tigard Festival of Balloons

Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02805494670075621509noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9787038002413936.post-83742675626947625992010-04-07T17:01:00.000-07:002010-04-07T17:02:24.863-07:00

Thank you to West Tigard web administrator, Pauline for her link to the info about boundary changes in the Beaverton School District that may impact some of the children in Tigard. According to the Beaverton SD site, parents should call 503-591-8000 to confirm which school your child will attend. http://www.beaverton.k12.or.us/home/district/attendance-area-information/Boundary changes for Hiteon,

Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02805494670075621509noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9787038002413936.post-42170638817496976752010-04-07T16:56:00.002-07:002010-04-07T17:00:52.670-07:00

This month we’re asking residents to log onto their neighborhood area website and tell us what you like best about your neighborhood area. Even better (and fun for the whole family), submit a photo to your web administrator that illustrates why your neighborhood is A Place to Call Home. Each winner will receive a $50 certificate (1 per area).Not sure which neighborhood you’re in? Visit the city’s

Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02805494670075621509noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9787038002413936.post-2656224738431645022010-04-07T16:56:00.001-07:002010-04-07T16:56:41.411-07:00

They are relocating lines and poles and laying new conduit in preparation for the Pacific Hwy / Hall / Greenburg / Main project. They are currently working in the area of Main, Commercial, Center, and Tigard Streets and around the Pacific Hwy viaduct.Our inspectors are on site to make sure the work is done appropriately and community impacts are minimized.That’s correct – we’ve reached the

Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02805494670075621509noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9787038002413936.post-19240449945304595532010-04-07T16:54:00.000-07:002010-04-07T16:55:29.031-07:00

The Tigard Library invites baby boomers and seniors to join their peers at the debut event of a Wii™ Sports series on Monday, April 12 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. in the Community Room. Participants can learn how to bowl, golf, play tennis or baseball with the Wii™ gaming system or play more traditional games. They only need the ability to swing their arm while holding a small game controller.The program

Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02805494670075621509noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9787038002413936.post-82845275747484709742010-04-07T16:53:00.000-07:002010-04-07T16:54:27.637-07:00

Potso will be open beginning Monday March 15th during the week from 4PM to Dusk.Enjoy!!!

Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02805494670075621509noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9787038002413936.post-31499717395491352362010-04-07T16:52:00.000-07:002010-04-07T16:53:20.867-07:00

Construction has begun on the ARRA stimulus-funded project to install ‘flashing yellow arrow’ left turn signals at many intersections throughout Tigard. These signals show a flashing yellow arrow allowing drivers to turn left when there are gaps in opposing traffic and no pedestrians in the crosswalk. Drivers were previously stuck waiting at a red arrow.The contractor has begun installation of

Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02805494670075621509noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9787038002413936.post-44515860996190335822010-04-07T16:51:00.001-07:002010-04-07T16:51:59.364-07:00

Tigard Library Book Groups Will Discuss: Mystery Abroad and Time Travel in AprilA mystery that leaves clues throughout Europe during World War II and a novel about time travel will be featured in the Tigard Library book groups in April. The Library welcomes readers to join in the discussion at either of the book groups.The morning book group will discuss Rennie Airth’s The Dead of Winter on

Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02805494670075621509noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9787038002413936.post-81653559728285189632010-04-07T16:48:00.000-07:002010-04-07T16:50:44.760-07:00

Looking for beautiful, drought tolerant plants that require fewer chemicals and protect water quality? Visit a native plant sale to get started.Green Gardening Fair & Native Plant SaleSaturday, April 10, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.THPRD Nature ParkUse our Native Plant Finder to decide which plants will suit your landscape before you go and get a free poster to help identify species.Clean Water Services

Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02805494670075621509noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9787038002413936.post-22558772860860202082010-04-07T16:46:00.000-07:002010-04-07T16:48:45.468-07:00

Arbor Day is coming and Tigard celebrates throughout the entire month! Log on to the Arbor Day site to learn about the history of the event. http://www.arborday.org/arborday/history.cfmOr consider the following events in our city:Attend an Arbor Day Event:> OMSI presents Forest Wonders at the Tigard Public Library§ Tuesday, April 27, 1 Hour Program at 6:00 and 7:30 p.m. in the Tigard Public

Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02805494670075621509noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9787038002413936.post-9079620804663399822010-04-07T16:45:00.000-07:002010-04-07T16:46:41.483-07:00

Construction has begun on the ARRA stimulus-funded project to install ‘flashing yellow arrow’ left turn signals at many intersections throughout Tigard. These signals show a flashing yellow arrow allowing drivers to turn left when there are gaps in opposing traffic and no pedestrians in the crosswalk. Drivers were previously stuck waiting at a red arrow.The contractor has begun installation of

Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02805494670075621509noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9787038002413936.post-79964629666836005882010-04-07T16:42:00.000-07:002010-04-07T16:45:33.907-07:00

Oregon’s Child Occupant Protection LawsChild Restraint Law: Child passengers must be restrained in approved child safety seats until they weigh 40 pounds. Infants must ride rear facing until they reach both one year of age AND 20 pounds.Booster Seat Law: Children over 40 pounds must use a booster seat until they are age 8 OR 4'9" in height.Safety Belts: A child taller than 4'9" OR age 8 or older

Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02805494670075621509noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9787038002413936.post-50902386725765318762010-04-07T16:41:00.000-07:002010-04-07T16:42:50.397-07:00

Posted: 02 Mar 2010 11:49 AM PSTThis week’s 8.8 magnitude earthquake in Chile is a reminder that we, also, live in an earthquake hazard zone. Would you know what to do if the ground started shaking right now?When you feel an earthquake, DROP to the ground. Stay away from windows, bookcases, pictures and mirrors, hanging plants and other heavy objects that may fall. Beware of falling materials

Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02805494670075621509noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9787038002413936.post-71231142189560284492010-02-15T12:29:00.000-08:002010-02-15T12:30:28.671-08:00

In March, the Tigard Public Library will begin Minds at Play, a year-long series of gaming programs for people of all ages. A gaming open house will kick off the program on Saturday, March 13 and Saturday, March 20 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Library lobby. The Library invites everyone to stop by and try out Wii™ bowling and Guitar Hero®. Those who roll a strike will win a donut

Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02805494670075621509noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9787038002413936.post-9134252028106451782010-02-11T21:45:00.000-08:002010-02-11T21:25:29.321-08:00

This announcement and invitation are coming to you because these people put on a fun, amazing Art show. Plus, it’s all for a worthwhile cause - CHILDREN! The 2010 Artists for Children of the World benefit event contributes to world peace by supporting relationships, education, and counseling to poor children, widows and orphans all over the world. Good Samaritan Ministries, based in Beaverton,

lolivernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9787038002413936.post-66632556562422525532010-02-11T21:13:00.000-08:002010-02-11T21:15:32.665-08:00

The Tigard Committee for Citizen Involvement (CCI) is recruiting for four at-large positions and one youth position.Recent CCI focus areas have included:Increasing outreach to new and under-represented groups in the communityEvaluating the structure and content of the Neighborhood ProgramForming 2010 Census Complete Count CommitteeThe CCI generally meets from 7 – 8:30 p.m. on the third Wednesday

lolivernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9787038002413936.post-85742169494079717852010-02-11T21:08:00.000-08:002010-02-11T21:22:42.748-08:00

Tigard Maps DemonstrationWednesday, March 10 @ 7-8 p.m.Tigard Library -- Houghton Room (2nd floor)Need to look up property information about your house? Look up permit history? Learn about crime in your neighborhood? See which businesses are located in your area? Join us as we explore some of the details of the City of Tigard’s online mapping application.The library’s Grace Houghton room, which

lolivernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9787038002413936.post-63521243804349463452010-02-11T21:02:00.000-08:002010-02-11T21:03:28.699-08:00

The Tigard Police Department will once again participate in the “Three Flags Safety Belt Campaign” beginning February 8th. The two week-long blitz is a multi-jurisdictional approach to help ensure motorists respect, obey and understand the importance of using seat belts and child safety seats. Tigard Police officers will be focusing on enforcement at various times and days. This effort is made

lolivernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9787038002413936.post-8488377012497765922010-02-11T20:54:00.000-08:002010-02-11T20:55:30.283-08:00

The Tigard City Council is putting out a call for nominations for the annual Exemplary Citizenship Award. “The award recognizes the efforts of Tigard’s hard working volunteers, whether they’re individuals, organizations, neighborhoods or businesses, who help make our city ‘a place to call home,’” according to Tigard Mayor Craig Dirksen. “We’re looking for those who have dedicated their time and

lolivernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9787038002413936.post-20208931319071143832010-02-05T16:11:00.000-08:002010-02-05T16:14:52.728-08:00

Looking for effective ways to save money on utility bills?Where jobs and training in sustainability are posted?Where to donate used building materials for a tax-donation?Receive green home design ideas for little or no cash?Where you can attend a free class to build a rain garden?How to make your home elderly-friendly and wheelchair accessible?Which local green programs and incentives are

Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02805494670075621509noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9787038002413936.post-62523187922067030632010-02-05T16:07:00.000-08:002010-02-05T16:15:29.916-08:00

The Tigard Library’s Morning Book Group will discuss Geraldine Brooks’ People of the Book on Tuesday, March 9, from 10:30 a.m.-Noon. Hanna Heath, an Australian rare-book expert, is offered the job of a lifetime. She is hired to analyze and conserve the famous Sarajevo Haggadah, which was rescued during the Bosnian war. When Hanna discovers a series of tiny artifacts in the book’s ancient binding,

Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02805494670075621509noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9787038002413936.post-30043577821107212712010-02-05T16:05:00.000-08:002010-02-05T16:07:06.008-08:00

TriMet's WES Commuter Rail is celebrating its first year of service this month.As part of the anniversary celebration, you can enter a drawing to win anAmazon Kindle (no purchase necessary to enter or win). The deadline to enteris 5 p.m., February 26; two winners will be chosen on March 4. See the contestrules at http://www.trimet.org/wes/wesworkscontest.htmWES, (Westside Express Service)

Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02805494670075621509noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9787038002413936.post-19332661468114173812010-02-04T16:43:00.000-08:002010-02-04T16:44:30.355-08:00

If your list of New Year's resolutions included volunteering, why not plant some native trees to protect our watershed? Streams lined with native plants provide cleaner, cooler water, better flood management and habitat for fish and other wildlife. If you'd like to join in and get dirty for a good cause, see the schedule below for upcoming plantings. Events are Saturdays at 9 a.m. Click on the

Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02805494670075621509noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9787038002413936.post-41843328478307320622010-02-04T16:27:00.000-08:002010-02-04T16:28:47.351-08:00

· Feb. 2 was WES Commuter Rail’s first birthday. Have you tried WES yet? Riders say WES is fast, comfortable and friendly; plus, they can spend more time doing what they want, instead of fighting traffic. More· 42% of WES trips were previously made via auto; work on Tualatin quiet zone underway. More· If you have not tried WES, TriMet’s commuter rail line, now is a great

Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02805494670075621509noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9787038002413936.post-3711297020296189302010-02-04T16:21:00.000-08:002010-02-04T16:23:14.061-08:00

The Washington Transportation Alliance is offering free bicycle racks to Tigard retail stores. Tell the businesses you frequent about this great program:http://www.wta-tma.org/programs/bicycle-rack-program

Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02805494670075621509noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9787038002413936.post-25785546386723051852010-02-04T16:07:00.000-08:002010-02-04T16:09:06.698-08:00

The Tigard Library will examine the Great Depression and the Dust Bowl-era of the 1930s in February with a month-long series of programs. “Tigard Reads” is the library’s community reading program and the selected book for adults is John Steinbeck’s The Grapes of Wrath. The community reading program encourages people to read and discuss the same book. For the first time the program includes books

Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02805494670075621509noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9787038002413936.post-48877599276003078922010-02-04T16:06:00.000-08:002010-02-04T16:07:24.346-08:00

Tigard Library Seeking Oral History Interview Participants in FebruaryIn conjunction with its community reading program in February, the Tigard Library would like to interview people who lived during the Great Depression. Tigard Reads 2010 will feature John Steinbeck’s classic novel The Grapes of Wrath. The Library will present a series of events throughout February focusing on the 1930s and the

Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02805494670075621509noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9787038002413936.post-37365180954584836252010-02-04T16:00:00.000-08:002010-02-04T16:05:23.094-08:00

What Is Phishing?'Phishing' is the criminally fraudulent process of attempting to acquire sensitive information such as usernames, passwords, social security numbers, bank account or credit card details by masquerading as a trustworthy entity in an electronic communication. Phishing is typically carried out by email and it often directs users to enter sensitive information at a fake web site

Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02805494670075621509noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9787038002413936.post-80085223941958222812010-02-04T15:56:00.000-08:002010-02-04T16:00:10.737-08:00

Earthquakes Happen Here – Are You Ready?Posted: 14 Jan 2010 03:47 PM PSTAs we watch the devastation unfold in Haiti, our hearts go out to those who are suffering and in need. Buildings have collapsed, supplies are running low and families struggle to communicate with each other. Even though Haiti’s suffering is made worse by poverty and a lack of building codes, this week’s earthquake is a

Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02805494670075621509noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9787038002413936.post-52313290344126834642010-02-04T15:53:00.000-08:002010-02-04T15:55:16.752-08:00

It's not quite time to start your spring planting, but now is the time to start planning. Here are some resources to help you with native plants, natural landscapes and water-friendly gardening practices in your yard.Sign up to be a Clean Water Hero and get up to three hours of free, on-site, technical assistance to help you create a sustainable stormwater landscape to fit your yard.Attend a free

Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02805494670075621509noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9787038002413936.post-24751828427032602002010-02-04T15:48:00.000-08:002010-02-04T15:49:34.479-08:00

The Tigard Police Department is currently recruiting young adults who are interested in both law enforcement and volunteering in their community.The Explorer Post is a program for young men and women ages 16 – 20 interested in learning about future careers in the field of law enforcement. The program provides an opportunity to experience first-hand the functions of a police department. Tigard

Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02805494670075621509noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9787038002413936.post-39940428922138053642010-02-04T15:40:00.000-08:002010-02-04T15:43:00.075-08:00

Citizens Police Academy Offers Opportunity To Learn About Tigard PoliceThe Tigard Police Department operates an eight week Citizens Police Academy once a year. The Department is presently recruiting interested citizens who want to learn about their police department for the upcoming academy beginning April 7th, 2010. The academy is conducted on eight consecutive Wednesday evenings from 7:00 PM to

Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02805494670075621509noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9787038002413936.post-72738856345595240332010-02-04T15:38:00.000-08:002010-02-04T15:40:15.058-08:00

The new year brings an important reminder to all Oregonians: Beginning Jan. 1, 2010, it's illegal to dispose of computers, monitors or TVs in the garbage or at disposal sites such as landfills, transfer stations and incinerators. This disposal ban is part of the same law that created Oregon E-Cycles, which provides free recycling of computers, monitors and TVs at any of the program’s 220

Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02805494670075621509noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9787038002413936.post-23259924775962617792009-12-15T11:06:00.000-08:002009-12-15T11:14:22.144-08:00

Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue firefighters are recovering from a busy week dealing with broken water pipes across the District. In the past seven days, firefighters responded to 130 calls for service because of water problems at homes and businesses. “Now that the temperatures are back above freezing, this is a great time to educate yourself about how to shut off the water in your home,” says

Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02805494670075621509noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9787038002413936.post-16549093143828866692009-12-15T11:05:00.000-08:002009-12-15T11:06:16.675-08:00

Want to know what Clean Water Services have been up to in the last year? Check out their 2008-2009 Annual Report to learn about the treatment facility improvements, construction projects, future water supply and more. Also, get a run down of stats and funding for their service district.

Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02805494670075621509noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9787038002413936.post-76907443115383503432009-12-15T11:03:00.000-08:002009-12-15T11:04:14.794-08:00

It may seem too chilly to be thinking about your yard and garden but it's never too early to start planning. Metro's Grow Smart, Grow Safe guide can help you garden with nature. It lists the environmental and health ratings of 600 pesticides, fertilizers and soil amendments. The easy-to-use tables help you find lawn and garden products that are the least hazardous to your family, pets, wildlife

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Hi Everyone,It’s that time of the year - to get a new calendar!If you don’t want your old one please send it on over to the Tigard Library Youth Services. Or better yet, come on over say hi and enjoy the library. For all our wonderful new folk, Youth Services is on the first floor. Just look for staff with paste in their hair and pipe cleaner jewelry:} We use all the beautiful pictures for art

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The Tigard Library evening book group will discuss The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie on Wednesday, Jan. 27, at 7 p.m. and welcomes readers to join the discussion. C. Alan Bradley’s debut novel is a mystery set in Great Britain in the 1950s, featuring a charming and diabolically intelligent young sleuth.Early one morning, Flavia de Luce discovers a dying man in the cucumber patch. When her

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The City of Tigard’s fleet of snow removal equipment, which includes plows and sanders, has been inspected and is ready to go. The city’s street sanders have chains on the tires and are loaded with sand. Did you know that the City of Tigard has enough sand stockpiled to complete the sanding routes throughout the city over four times! Our crews have chains and studded tires available for all

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