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CITY OF TUALATIN'S ACTIVITY GUIDE // WWW.TUALATINOREGON.GOV // 503.691.3061 GENERAL INFORMATION

TABLE OF CONTENTS GENERAL INFO 2 REGISTRATION 3 COMMUNITY EVENTS 4-7 KIDS/TEENS 8-9 ACTIVE OLDER ADULTS 10-13 TUALATIN PUBLIC LIBRARY 14-17 VOLUNTEER SERVICES 18 HERITAGE CENTER 19 CITY NEWS 20 COMUNIDAD DE HABLA HISPANA 21 PARKS & RECREATION MASTER PLAN 22 HOW TO REGISTER REFUNDS TUALATIN PUBLIC LIBRARY ONLINE It is our policy to refund 100% of program fees if your withdrawal notice is given 18878 SW Martinazzi Ave. Recreation Programs 503.691.3074 seven or more days before the start date tualatinoregon.gov/recreation/ of the program. A 50% refund will be Mon–Thurs 10am-9pm register-online Fri-Sat 10am-6pm given if withdrawal notice is given less Online registration for recreation than seven days before the start date of a Sun 1-6pm programs for children, teens, adults, and www.tualatinoregon.gov/library program. Program fees are not refunded active older adults is now even quicker for withdrawals less than 24 hours before and easier. Individuals and families can the start of a program. JUANITA POHL CENTER edit and save individual preferences, print 8513 SW Tualatin Rd. receipts, and manage accounts online. ACCOMMODATIONS 503.691.3061 Tualatin Public Library Programs To request an accommodation and/or Mon 8am-5pm tualatinoregon.gov/library modification of policies and procedures Tues 8am-5pm, 6-9pm To register for library programs online, in order to access and benefit from a City Wed/Thurs 8am-5pm, 5:30-8:30pm visit the website above, then click on program, service, or activity, please submit Fri 8am-5pm “News and Events” and “Library Calendar”. Sat 9am-12pm a request for reasonable accommodation to www.tualatinoregon.gov/recreation/ IN PERSON/BY PHONE Julie Ludemann at [email protected]. juanita-pohl-center The request for reasonable accommodation Recreation Programs must be submitted at least ten business Recreation programs for children, teens, TUALATIN HERITAGE CENTER days before the scheduled event. If adults and older adults: Register in person a request is submitted less than ten 8700 SW Sweek Dr. at the Juanita Pohl Center, located inside business days before the event, the City 503.885.1926 Tualatin Community Park at 8513 SW will still make reasonable efforts to fulfill Mon–Fri 10am-2pm Tualatin Rd., or call us at 503.691.3061. the request. A Request for Reasonable www.tualatinhistoricalsociety.org Tualatin Public Library Programs Accommodation Form is available by Register in person at the Library during calling 503.691.3061. VAN RADEN COMMUNITY CENTER regular operating hours at 18878 SW 8509 SW Tualatin Rd. Martinazzi Ave., or call 503.691.3074. INFORMATION PURPOSES 503.691.3082 Tualatin Heritage Center Programs This program schedule is published www.tualatinoregon.gov/recreation Visit the Tualatin Heritage Center during for informational purposes only. The The Van Raden Center is only open during regular operating hours at 8700 SW Sweek Community Services Department reserves scheduled programs. Dr., or call 503.885.1926. the right to make any changes in the CANCELLATIONS content and provisions of the program schedule without notice. Programs are subject to cancellation due to weather, low enrollment, or other reasons outside of our control. If you are enrolled in a program that cancels, you will be notified and receive a full refund. 2 City of Tualatin's Activity Guide // WINTER 2018 WWW.TUALATINOREGON.GOV

FACILITY RENTALS TUALATIN CITY COUNCIL UNITY STATEMENT Tualatin is a diverse community, known The City of Tualatin is your source for hosting celebrations and outings for any occasion. for its excellent amenities, award With six reservation locations — from meeting rooms to party spots — our indoor and winning parks, and unique shopping outdoor spaces will help make your event extra special. City of Tualatin facilities offer and dining experiences. Your Tualatin unique amenities and customized packages to meet your needs. Call 503.691.3061 for City Council is very proud to serve this more information. community and cares deeply about the well-being of everyone. Centrally located in Tualatin, the Juanita Pohl Center includes a meeting room and event rooms available for reservation. The two event rooms can be combined to accommodate The City of Tualatin strongly reaffirms large groups and feature a kitchen. our commitment to being a safe and welcoming community. We declare that For intimate gatherings, the Tualatin Heritage Center includes a multipurpose room that harmful, hateful acts have no place in is available for reservation. For rates and accommodations, call 503.885.1926. our city and we commit to maintaining a PICNIC SHELTER RESERVATIONS peaceful, safe, welcoming place in which to work, live, and play. The City of Tualatin now offers online shelter reservations. This reservation feature allows users to search for shelters, check availability, and reserve shelters 24 hours a day. Please We encourage neighbors to reach out in visit www.tualatinoregon.gov to check availability and reserve your picnic shelter today! kindness to one another, support the most vulnerable, discourage acts of hostility The city has four park shelters at Tualatin Community Park available to reserve for and hate, and foster our community by outdoor parties, corporate picnics, family gatherings, and more. Fees are based on four extending safety, support, and love to hour time blocks. For rates and accommodations, call 503.691.3061. those around us. By extending acts of • Main Shelter // capacity 75-150 kindness as individuals, together we • Rustic Shelter // capacity 60 help those around us feel safe and build • Trestle Shelter // capacity 48 community trust. • Patio Shelter // capacity 35 We can all work together to promote unity.

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SNOW BALL DANCE Ages three and up Parents treat your kids to a special fancy night out! Dance the night away and enjoy fancy desserts, sparkling decorations, and a souvenir keepsake photo. Register early, as space is limited to the first 50 couples each night. Register online: www.tualatinoregon.com Juanita Pohl Center Fri 2/8, Sat 2/9 6:30-8:30pm $30 per couple/$10 each additional daughter

Special Matinee Pricing! Sat 2/9 3-5pm $25 per couple/$7 each additional child

NEW HORIZONS BIG BAND HOLIDAY CONCERT All Ages Welcome Enjoy some classic Big Band tunes as we celebrate the holiday season at the Juanita Pohl Center! Mon 12/17 7-8:30pm Free

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STARRY NIGHTS AND HOLIDAY LIGHTS Lake at Tualatin Commons Fri 12/7 5-8:30pm Free Please join us as we kick off the holidays with our annual Starry Nights and Holiday Lights Celebration on Friday, December 7 at the Tualatin Commons (8325 SW Nyberg Street, Tualatin, OR). Come be a part of a special night filled with thousands of twinkling lights, hundreds of song-filled voices, and the lighting of the floating holiday tree.

Thisfree family event is includes music from our local youth choirs, the lighting of the floating holiday tree, holiday crafts, a visit from Santa, hot cocoa from Starbucks, and cookies from New Seasons Market. Events like this would not be possible without the support of our local businesses! Thank you Brow Betty, Lee Farms, La-Z-Boy, Starbucks and New Seasons Market. For more information about this exciting event, please visit our website at www.tualatinoregon.gov, or contact Heidi Marx at 503.691.3076 or [email protected]

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE 5:00 Tualatin High School Brass Ensemble 5:30 Tualatin High School Crimsonnaires 6:00 Countdown to tree lighting & Santa arrives 6:15 Reaching New Heights Pre-Kindergarten Choir 6:35 Tualatin Elementary Choir 6:55 Bridgeport Elementary Choir 7:15 Byrom Elementary Choir 7:35 Twality Middle School Treble Choir 7:55 Hazelbrook Middle School

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NUTCRACKER TEA

SEASONAL EVENTS AT THE LIBRARY NW DANCE THEATER PRESENTS A NUTCRACKER TEA ADORNOS – CORN HUSK ORNAMENTS Ages 4+ Ages 5+ A Nutcracker Tea is an abridged, family-friendly adaptation of Join Nelda Reyes or Gerardo Calderon for a creative workshop the Nutcracker ballet for ages 4 and up. The classic story of Clara where children will make traditional holiday ornaments using corn and the Nutcracker Prince is told with beautiful music, colorful husks. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. costumes, and delightful dancing. Library Community Room Library Hearth Area Wed 12/12 6:30-8pm Sat 12/1 11am Free Free MUSIC BY TWO SPIRIT JAZZ TUALATIN HIGH SCHOOL CRIMSONAIRES All Ages All Ages Two Spirit Jazz current repertoire comes from the American The Tualatin High School Choir will be in the library for a free songbook and from the vast supply of American jazz and performance you won’t soon forget! These amazing teens put on a blues. Vocalist Suzanne Callaway and other members are also great show for the library every year that puts you in the mood for active composers and often include some of their originals at the holidays. performances. Library Hearth Area Library Hearth Area Tues 12/11 7pm Sun 12/16 2pm Free Free

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KID'S CO. NW

KID’S CO. NW CORN HUSK HOLIDAYS AT All Ages ORNAMENTS HOGWARTS Let the children walk you through their favorite season highlighted by dance, costumes and live music. Kid’s Company NW, or ‘Kid’s Co.’ as it’s often called, is NWCT’s ambassador group to the community. Talented young performers take original musical reviews to festivals, events, retirement homes, schools and more. Library Hearth Area Tues 12/18 7pm Free NOON YEAR’S ROCKIN’ EVE PARTY WITH MICAH & ME All Ages Celebrate the New Year at our Noon Year’s Rockin’ Eve bash with Micah & Me! We’ll have a rockin’ good time, with dancing, bubbles, balloons and noisemakers. Dress in your finest and ring in 2019 at the Library! TWO SPIRIT Library Community Room JAZZ Mon 12/31 11am–12:30pm Free HOLIDAYS AT HOGWARTS All Ages Celebrate the holidays with Harry Potter and Newt Scamander! Make your own glass of butter beer to drink while making Harry Potter inspired crafts and playing Hogwarts games. Prizes for the best costumes and contest winners! Library Community Room Thurs 1/3 2-3:30pm Free 7 KIDS & TEENS

503.691.3082 www.tualatinoregon.gov/recreation PARENTS’ NIGHT OUT Ages 5-10 Parents, enjoy a night out while the kids have fun with us! We’ll enjoy a movie, plus fun crafts, games, and a pizza dinner. Minimum 7 participants. Van Raden Community Center Sat 12/, 1/5 5:30-10pm $17 first child/ $15 each additional sibling SCHOOL’S OUT DAY ULTRAZONE LASER TAG TRIP Grades 4-5 Get ready for some non-stop lazer tag action! Ultrazone is the best laser tag in the Portland area, with a 5,000 square foot, multi-level arena. Price includes transportation, supervision, and three games of laser tag. Participants may bring extra cash to purchase snacks or play arcade games. Van Raden Community Center Mon 2/18 10am-3pm $40 res/$50 non-res YMCA COMPUTER CODING & GAME DESIGN Grades 2-5 Computer coding is a fun and exciting a for kids! Participants will be introduced to computer coding by developing their own games with a user friendly, beginner ready, drag-and-drop software. Join us and unleash your child’s creative side! For more information and to register please email [email protected] Browns Ferry Community Center Wed 1/16-2/20 5:30-7pm $155

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CITY OF TUALATIN SPORTS AFFILIATES TUALATIN SOCCER CLUB TIGARD TUALATIN AQUATIC Looking for a youth sports league? There www.tualatinsoccer.com DISTRICT are several independent youth sports [email protected] leagues in Tualatin offering programs for www.ttadpools.com all ages and abilities. For more information on youth sports, please use the contact TUALATIN YOUTH FOOTBALL COLUMBIA EMPIRE VOLLEYBALL information below. www.tualatinyouthfootball.org [email protected] ASSOCIATION TUALATIN YOUTH BASEBALL www.cevaregion.org www.tualatinyouthbaseball.com TUALATIN LACROSSE CLUB www.tualatinlacrosse.com TUALATIN YOUTH SOFTBALL [email protected] www.tualatinsoftball.org [email protected] TUALATIN YOUTH BASKETBALL www.tualatinyouthbasketball.com

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JUANITA POHL CENTER SPECIAL EVENTS "Where Active Adults Engage" *Learn *Laugh *Move More ART TO FEED THE SOUL BALANCE MASTER TESTING 8513 SW Tualatin Rd. Ages 55 & Better Ages 55 & Better 503.691.3061 Celebrate food, family, age and expression More than 80% of all hospital injury in this guided art program! Learn new admissions for older Americans are LUNCH & LEARN SERIES techniques in painting, composition, and caused by accidental falls. Come test storytelling. All are welcome, no prior out the Balance Master and identify Join us for a catered lunch and an possible fall risks before they occur. educational presentation provided by experience required. Info Session: 12/17 at 1pm, Juanita Pohl Center Pre-registration required. local experts. Sponsored in-part by Fri 2/8 9am-12pm Oswego Place. Van Raden Community Center Mon 1/7-2/25 1:30-3:30pm Free $45 res/$57 non-res

LONELINESS & SENIOR HEALTH EVIDENCE-BASED PROGRAMS TAI CHI: MOVING FOR BETTER Ages 55 & Better WELLNESS INITIATIVE FOR SENIOR BALANCE Did you know loneliness in senior can Ages 55 & Better be twice as dangerous as obesity and as EDUCATION (WISE) A slow movement, beginner level Tai Chi damaging to one’s health as smoking Ages 60 & Better program. Activity level: Beginner 15 cigarettes a day? Join us for lunch WISE is a six week evidence-based program Wed/Fri 1/9-3/1 10-11am and a presentation by Bill Fitzpatrick for older adults. WISE helps participants $56 res/$70 non-res from Lines for Life on how loneliness celebrate healthy aging, make healthy and isolation affect your health and lifestyle choices and avoid substance the resources available for seniors abuse. Participants will receive a health TAI CHI: YANG STYLE experiencing loneliness and isolation in and wellness gift at the conclusion of the Oregon. program. Sponsored in-part by Farmington 24-MOVEMENT FORM Tues 12/18 12-1pm Square Tualatin. Ages 55 & Better Free res/$5 non-res Wed 1/16-2/20 12:30-2:30pm A slow movement exercise program $10 per 6 week session designed to strengthen the body and improve balance and sense of well-being EYE HEALTH & WELLNESS (some Tai Chi experience required). Ages 55 & Better FITNESS Activity Level: Moderate Join us for an interactive presentation SILVERSNEAKERS CLASSIC* Wed/Fri 1/9-3/1 8:45-9:45am on glaucoma, cataracts, macular $56 res/$70 non-res degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, Ages 55 & Better oculoplastic surgery and overall eye Have fun and move to the music with a health. Presented by Devers Eye Institute. variety of exercises designed to increase AQUA AEROBICS AT MARQUIS Tues 1/22 12-1pm muscular strength and range of movement. COMMUNITY CENTER Free res/$5 non-res Activity level: Beginner/Moderate Mon/Wed/Fri 10-11am Ages 55 & Better Tues 9:45-10:45am A variety of toning and strength exercises UNIVERSAL HOME DESIGN done for a full body resistance training Ages 55 & Better workout in a warm (88*F) salt water pool. Have questions about aging in place, SILVER&FIT SIGNATURE SERIES Sponsored by Marquis Companies. meeting accessibility needs, downsizing LEVEL 3 EXCEL* Mon/Wed 12/3-2/27 1-2pm Tues/Thurs 12/4-2/28 11am-12pm or remodeling? MORE Realty provides Ages 55 & Better $49 res/$62 non-res answers with their Golden Dream Level 3 is for very active older adults who Marquis Community Center Solutions team focusing specifically regularly exercise three or more days per on providing housing options for week. Activity level: Moderate older adults. Tues/Thurs 11am-noon Tues 2/26 12-1pm Free res/$5 non-res

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ZUMBA® Ages 18 & Up Combines motivating high-energy music with unique moves and combinations. Activity level: All Levels Thurs 6:30-7:30pm $1 YOGA FOR VETERANS Ages 18 & Up A program for Veterans to come together and learn gentle stretches to ease suffering from combat and post-traumatic stress. Sponsored by Barhyte Specialty Foods, Inc. Activity level: Beginner Sat 10:15-11:15am Free for all Veterans

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TRIPS AND TOURS DAY TRIP PHYSICAL EFFORT METER Minimal walking or standing More walking or standing Lots of walking or standing THE HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS Ages 21 & Up Witness the ball handling wizardry, basketball artistry and one-of-a-kind entertainment of the Original Harlem Globetrotters up close and personal at the Moda Center! Fees include event ticket, escort and transportation. Sat 12/1 12pm-5pm $71 res/$88 non-res CHRISTMAS AT THE PITTOCK MANSION & BREAKFAST Ages 21 & Up Join us in experiencing the beauty and wonder of the fully-decorated Pittock Mansion and enjoy a delicious breakfast at a gourmet French bakery in Northwest Portland. Fee includes event tickets, breakfast, escort and transportation. Wed 12/12 9am-2:30pm $41 res/$50 non-res

INDIAN CULINARY EXPERIENCE Ages 21 & Up Expand your culinary horizons with this hands-on workshop! Learn spice combinations and how to best utilize them to create regional cuisine bursting with flavor! Prepare a meal together and learn authentic Indian culinary techniques to impress and delight your family and friends. Fee includes culinary class, lunch, escort and transportation. Wed 1/9 9:30am-2pm $80 res/$99 non-res

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BRUNCH AT PARADOX CAFE Ages 21 & Up Join us for brunch at this popular SE Portland breakfast destination! Fee includes breakfast, gratuity, escort and transportation. Wed 1/23 9:30am-1pm $31 res/$38 non-res HIP CHICKS DO WINE & CHOCOLATE Ages 21 & Up Hip Chicks Do Wine is Portland’s oldest winery producing wine made from grapes throughout Oregon and Washington! Sample a flight of their minimalist wines and chocolates paired for optimal enjoyment. Fee includes tasting, escort MONTHLY MUSICAL PERFORMANCES MEALS ON WHEELS and transportation. The Juanita Pohl Center, through the Fri 2/8 1-4pm JULIE AMICI HOLIDAY CONCERT Meals on Wheels People, offers hot, $30 res/$38 non-res All Ages Welcome This trio is delighted to share their holiday nutritious meals for anyone age 60 & spirit with the Juanita Pohl Center along older Monday through Friday at the OREGON CULINARY INSTITUTE with their wide variety of classic popular Juanita Pohl Center. Lunch service begins Ages 21 & Up jazz, blues and country. at 11:30am. Meals on Wheels service is Return with us to this favorite lunch spot Fri 12/21 11:30am-1pm also available for homebound seniors. For in Portland. Fee includes lunch, gratuity, Free more information, contact Julio Lopez escort and transportation. 503.692.6767. Fri 2/22 11am-2pm www.mealsonwheelspeople.org $27 res/$33 non-res

DROP-IN ACTIVITIES MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY BILLIARDS BILLIARDS BILLIARDS QUILTING BILLIARDS 8:30am-4:30pm 8:30am-4:30pm 8:30am-4:30pm 9am-Noon 8:30am-4:30pm FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE SHANGHAI RUMMY PINOCHLE SHANGHAI RUMMY SEWING BINGO Sponsored in-part 11am-2pm 1-3pm 11am-2pm 10-11:30am 10-11:30am by Farmington FREE FREE FREE FREE $1 Square Tualatin BOARD GAMES AMERICAN MAH JONGG 1-3pm 1-3pm FREE FREE CARDS TUESDAY NIGHT SOCIAL CARDS BILLIARDS CARDS 1-3pm 6-9pm 1-3pm 5:30-8:30pm 1-3pm FREE $1 FREE FREE FREE 13 DEPARTMENTTUALATIN PUBLIC LIBRARY

TUALATIN PUBLIC LIBRARY 18878 SW Martinazzi Ave. 503.691.3074 www.tualatinoregon.gov/library

STORYTIMES FAMILY STORYTIME SATURDAY FAMILY STORYTIME NOTE: Storytimes take a break All Ages All Ages starting Saturday December 22. They Join us at a storytime for the whole family! Join us at a storytime for the whole will resume on Monday January 7. Bring your whole crew to this festival of family offered at a time when working Storytimes will not be held on Saturday great books, rhymes great songs. families will be able attend. Bring your December 1 or Saturday February 23 due to Library Community Room whole crew to this festival of great books, special family events. Tues 10:30-11:30am rhymes great songs. Free Library Community Room BOOK BABIES STORYTIME Sat 11am-12pm Free Ages 0 – 18 months Baby’s first storytime! We share rhymes, songs, bounces & tickles perfect for SPECIAL STORYTIME SERIES lapsitting little ones. Stay and play after SYMPHONY STORYTIMES the storytime. Ages 2-6 years Library Community Room Join the Oregon Symphony for super special musical storytimes. Kids will learn Mon 11:30-12:30pm about a different family of musical instruments each week! Free Library Community Room Tue 2/5, 2/12, 2/19, 2/26 11am-12pm TINY TOTS STORYTIME Free Ages 12 months – 2.5 years Join us for this movement and music focused storytime especially designed for SYMPHONY new walkers and their caregivers. Stay STORYTIME and play after the storytime! Library Community Room Tues 11:30-12:30pm Free TODDLER STORYTIME Ages 2 years – 3 years Join us for storytime shenanigans designed just toddlers on the go. Music, dancing, singing, books and so much more! Library Community Room Mon 10:30-11:30am Free PRESCHOOL STORYTIME Ages 3 years – 5 years Let’s go on an alphabet adventure! Each week we’ll celebrate literacy through books, songs and more! Library Community Room Thurs 1-2pm Free

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IMAGINATION YOGA IMAGINATION YOGA Ages 3-6 years Yoga teacher Carrie Young will use adventure themes to guide kids through developmentally appropriate yoga poses, kindness activities and calming techniques. Class size is limited; register online. Library Community Room Wed 1/2: Neverland 11-11:45am Wed 1/9: Circus Fun Wed 1/16: Imagination Town Wed 1/23: Let’s Go Camping! Free FRIDAY TEEN MOVIE NIGHT Grades 6-12 We’ll have different movies every Friday night for you to choose from. Suggestions? Email Immer at [email protected]. Library Teen Room Fri 6-8:30pm Free TEEN WIIU OR XBOX 1 Grades 6-12 SCAVENGER Games. Fun. Friends. We have this and HUNT more every weekend in the library! Library Teen Room Sat & Sun 1-5pm Free MAKERSPACE FOR KIDS Ages 6+ Each session will feature one of our Mobile Makerspace tech toys, such as 3Doodler pens, Little Bits, Cubelets, Dot & Dash, and Lightpad Blox. No registration needed. Library Community Room Thurs 12/6, 1/10, 2/14 4-5pm Free TEEN SCAVENGER HUNT Grades 6-12 Solve clues, unlock locks, work together, and get prizes! Free snacks and fun. Library Fri 12/14 6-8:30pm Free

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INTRODUCTION TO GEOCACHING Ages 12+ Want to find a cool hobby that gets your whole family outside and active? There will be a few “expert” geocachers from right here in Portland that will come and teach you the basics. We will cover - what geocaching is, what to use when geocaching, how we do it, why we do it and LEGO MANIACS more! Just bring your smartphone and/or Grades 1-6 a laptop, a great attitude and a smile! A master builder will show kids how to Library Community Room make amazing LEGO creations. We’ll Sat 1/12 2-5pm have all the LEGOs on hand for kids to Free participate, so no need to bring your own. Registration is required and opens one ART LAB month before each program. Ages 5+ Library Community Room Kids and grown-ups, create your own Tues 12/11, 1/8, 2/12 4-5:30pm masterpiece with our supplies. Draw Free inspiration from the featured artist or art technique of the month. Oversized ANIME MOVIE NIGHT t-shirts are provided to protect clothing. Ages 12+ Art Lab is a drop-in program, so no 100 THINGS TO DO IN PORTLAND Join us for great Japanese animation and registration needed. BEFORE YOU DIE Library Community Room delicious Asian snacks, and learn a little Ages 18+ about Japanese culture and history along Tues 1/22, 2/26 4-5pm Free We Portlanders love craft beer, bike lanes, the way. and all things vintage. We pride ourselves Library Community Room on being hipsters, foodies, and major Thurs 12/12, 1/10, 2/14 A WILL IS NOT ENOUGH IN league soccer fans. Native Portlander and 6-8pm OREGON author Ann Smith reveals everything Free there is to know about Portland in this Ages 18+ presentation. How valid are your documents, how often Library Community Room TEEN SMASH BROS. TOURNEY should they be updated, and what is now Thurs 2/21 7-8:30pm Grades 6-12 required to protect you and your family? Free Prove your prowess at Super Smash Bros. A comprehensive review of essential state Brawl. Compete against other players and and federal documents will be discussed by see who comes out on top. Prizes for top 3 attorney Richard B. Schneider in this free NW DANCE THEATRE PRESENTS Brawlers. presentation to help you gain control. No Library Teen Room registration is required. SNOW WHITE Fri 1/4 1-5pm Library Community Room Ages 4+ Free Wed 1/30 7-8:30pm Premiered in 2018 to sold-out audiences, Free Northwest Dance Theatre is bringing back the story ballet of Snow White, a treat TEEN MURDER MYSTERY NIGHT the whole family can enjoy. Follow the Grades 6-12 UNLUCKY IN LOVE evil queen and adorable forest creatures Join us for our annual murder mystery Grades 6-12 on a wonderful journey as they tell this night at the library. Sign-up by emailing Celebrate your awesome singularity. Play beloved tale. Aimee at [email protected]. She games. Eat snacks. Library Hearth Area will assign you a character. Come dressed Library Teen Room Sat 2/23 11am as the character and ready to solve the Fri 2/15 6-8:30pm Free mystery! Free snacks and fun. Free Library Community Room Fri 1/11 6-8:30pm Free 16 City of Tualatin's Activity Guide // WINTER 2018 WWW.TUALATINOREGON.GOV

MUSIC BY TWO SPIRIT JAZZ MAKERSPACE LABS TRIVIA NIGHT AT BIG EDDY'S All Ages Ages 13 years + Ages 21+ Two Spirit Jazz current repertoire comes More time to work on creative projects Test your knowledge in our trivia from the American songbook and from the with our makerspace equipment. challenges! vast supply of American jazz and blues. Library Conference Room Big Eddy Tap House Vocalist Suzanne Callaway and other Sun 1/6, 2/3 2pm 7642 SW Nyberg St members are also active composers and Free Every other Wednesday beginning often include some of their originals at 1/15 7-9 pm performances. Library Hearth Area MICAH & Sun 12/16 2pm ME Free MUSIC BY JULIE AMICI All Ages The pairing of a vocalist and upright acoustic bass is a magical combination that leaves nowhere to hide. It is a setting reserved for the most qualified artists, a mingling that Julie Yanko and Dean Mueller bring together with unexpected delight. Described as “a fresh take on a bygone era that is intimate, alluring, and hauntingly beautiful”. Library Community Room Sun 1/27 2-3pm Free MUSIC BY BO BASKORO All Ages BO Bo Baskoro grew up in Gresham, Oregon BASKORO and has been performing his own singer/ songwriter music since 2012. With heavy indie & alternative influences and an orchestral background his music has drawn comparisons to Young the Giant and One Republic. Library Hearth Area Sun 2/24 2pm Free MAKERSPACE EVENINGS Ages 13 years + Learn how to use our makerspace equipment, including 3D printers, vinyl cutters, and more. Library Community Room Every other Tuesday beginning 1/15 7-8:30pm Free

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SPRUCE UP THE TUALATIN LIBRARY Volunteering is a great way to strengthen your community, grow your dreams and see what’s in your library! Our monthly Spruce Up is ideal for families and groups who want to volunteer in the library. We get together to dust shelves, prepare crafts and socialize with other library fans. Children under 12 accompanied by adults are welcome! Tualatin Public Library Fri 12/7 6-8pm Sat 1/19 8-10am Fri 2/15 6-8pm TWEEN TAKEOVER! Grades 4-7 Love your library? Want to see how it works and gain volunteer experience? Tween TakeOver is a monthly program of volunteer projects for 4th–7th graders. Go behind the scenes and in the stacks to learn how our library works, then spend some hang time in the Teen Room. Sat 12/15, 1/26, 2/23 10am-12pm

Register for events outside and inside: www.tualatinoregon.gov/volunteer

HONOR THE DREAM OF DR. KING, CONNECT TO YOUR COMMUNITY. What is civic engagement? Joining a committee, supporting a cause, sharing your time and talents with your community. Volunteering has always been a vital tradition of American civic life. Volunteering is doing more than you have to because you want to. Make it a day on, not a day off. PUT DOWN ROOTS IN TUALATIN Get dirty, breathe fresh air, meet new people, get a sense of achievement and impact the health of our environment. Keep the City of Tualatin’s parks, trails, wetlands and greenways vibrant by planting and mulching 1500 native trees and shrubs along the banks of Hedges Creek. Individuals, families and groups are invited to register. Tools, gloves, water, snacks and guidance by City staff and Friends of Trees are provided. Martin Luther King Day Tree Plant Ibach Park Mon 1/21 9am-12pm

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MASK & MIRROR THS FIRST ANNUAL “MEMORY HARVEST” Bring a special memory of a holiday, event or family tradition with a photo or artifact and we will make copies or record these items for sharing with future generations. They will be added to our growing digital archive preserving Tualatin history. www.tualatinhistoricalsociety.org Wed 1/2 1pm Donations Accepted ANOTHER (NEARBY) MEGAFLOOD: THE BONNEVILLE About 14,500 years ago, roughly the same time as the Missoula Floods, the Ice Age- KNITTING AND CROCHET MASK & MIRROR COMMUNITY sized Great Salt Lake overtopped Red Rock WORKSHOP THEATRE Pass creating a megaflood said to be the second largest in the world. Bill Burgel Bring a project or start one. Help is Is pleased to announce “Doubt” a play by spent 42 years as a railroad geologist available. All levels welcome. John Patrick Shanley. In a gripping story studying landforms. of suspicion cast on a priest’s behavior, Fri 12/7, 12/21, 1/4, 1/18, 2/1, 2/15 www.iafi.org/lowercolumbia a parochial school principal suspects 10-12pm Tualatin Public Library Father Flynn of improper relations with Free Thurs 1/17 7pm one of the male students. The 2008 movie $3 suggested donation at the door ARTS AT THE TUALATIN HERITAGE CENTER starring Meryl Streep, Phillip Seymour Hoffman, and Amy Adams left us with PAINTING AND PEN & INK CLASSES doubt about whether anything improper WILL OUR LANDS ALWAYS FOR ADULTS actually happened-explore the issue PROVIDE FOR US? further in this play. Angela Wrahtz, award winning artist and Gabe Sheoships, Education Director www.MaskAndMirror.com instructor, teaches beginning to advanced at Friends of Tryon Creek, leads a Fri & Sat 1/18, 1/19, 1/25, 1/26 watercolor techniques with demos discussion about our relationship with 7:30pm and individual instruction. For more nature and how we balance uses of public Sun 1/20, 1/27 2:30pm information visit Angela’s website www. lands and natural areas. He is a member watercolorsbyangela.com, or email of the Cayuse and Walla Walla Indian [email protected]. MONTHLY PROGRAMS Nation. Program sponsored by Oregon 12/3, 12/4,12/18, 1/14, 1/15 1/28 HOLIDAY MEMORIES AT TUALATIN Humanities. 1/29, 2/11 2/12, 2/25, 2/26 www.tualatinhistoricalsociety.org COUNTRY CLUB Wed 2/6 1pm NEIGHBORHOOD PLAYERS RADIO Living historian Nancy Dunis recalls her years as a Portland matron taking the SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL RAPTORS: THEATRE TROUPE PRESENTS: “ALL Oregon Electric train to Tualatin with her THE DOCTORS OF OUR LIVES.” golfer husband. Her favorite memory was HOW TO IDENTIFY BIRDS OF PREY Christmas 1915 when the big log club Oregon Master Naturalist Marilyn Ellis will Neighborhood Players Radio Theater house was decked out in holiday décor. invite you to touch a talon, wave a wing, Troupe, under the direction of Janet Future Oregon Governor Julius Meier experience the silent flight of owls! In this Steiger Carr, is proud to present a fun was general manager. Enjoy some period fun and informative presentation you will modification of today’s TV Soaps with “All treats, too. Donations accepted. identify the “Who’s Hoo” of raptors in the Doctors of Our Lives”. Come enjoy this www.tualatinhistoricalsociety.org Willamette Valley forests. comical event. Buy tickets at the door. Wed 12/5 1pm www.iafi.org/lowercolumbia Sat 2/16 7-8pm Thurs 2/21 7pm $5 $3 suggested donation at the door

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LAS REPARACIONES DE TUALATIN PARA EL TRANSPORTE OBTIENEN LUZ VERDE En mayo de 2018, los votantes de Tualatin aprobaron una medida de bonos de Obligación General de $ 20 millones para proporcionar mejoras de transporte en toda la ciudad. TUALATIN TRANSPORTATION FIXES GET A GREEN LIGHT El programa de bonos, Tualatin Moving Forward financiará y In May 2018, Tualatin voters approved a $20 million General construirá más de 30 proyectos en los próximos 3 a 5 años, para Obligation bond measure to provide transportation improvements aliviar la congestión y mejorar la seguridad vial del vecindario. citywide. The bond program, Tualatin Moving Forward will fund Cinco proyectos de vía rápida se completarán a fines de 2018: and construct more than 30 projects over the next 3 to 5 years, to 1. 115th Ave: Tualatin Rd a Hazelbrook Rd: Carriles para relieve congestion and improve neighborhood traffic safety. bicicletas con amortiguamiento y paso peatonal que a la Five Fast Track Projects will be completed by early 2019: escuela Hazelbrook. 1. 115th Ave: Tualatin Rd to Hazelbrook Rd: Buffered bike 2. Avery St: Boones Ferry Rd a Martinazzi Ave: Instalar lanes and crosswalk serving Hazelbrook Middleschool señal de retroalimentación del conductor con energía solar. 2. Avery St: Boones Ferry Rd to Martinazzi Ave: Install 3. Ibach St: en Ibach Park: Instale un cruce peatonal en el me- solar-powered driver feedback sign. dio de la calle y una señal activada por peatones en Ibach para 3. Ibach St: at Ibach Park: Install midblock crosswalk and que sirva al lado sur del parque Ibach. pedestrian-activated signal on Ibach to serve the south side of 4. Sagert St at Atfalati Park: Instale un cruce peatonal de me- Ibach park. dio bloque y una señal activada por peatones en Sagert St. 4. Sagert St at Atfalati Park: Install midblock crosswalk and 5. Boones Ferry Road en Siletz Dr: Actualice la intersección y pedestrian-activated signal on Sagert St. agregue balizas intermitentes activadas para peatones 5. Boones Ferry Road at Siletz Dr: Upgrade intersection and El primero de estos nuevos carriles para bicicletas en 115th Ave add pedestrian activated flashing beacons se completó en septiembre de 2018. El objetivo era mejorar la The first of these- new bike lanes on 115th Ave was completed in seguridad vial en el vecindario, ¡y un nuevo cruce de peatones y September of 2018. The goal was to improve neighborhood traffic carriles para bicicletas amortiguados ha hecho justamente eso! El safety- and a new crosswalk and buffered bike lanes has done just proyecto también se completó por $ 18,000 menos que el original that! The project was also completed for $18,000 less than the presupuestado. original budgeted amount. El inicio de los proyectos Fast Track fue posible gracias a la exitosa The jumpstart on the Fast Track projects was made possible by the venta de bonos de la Ciudad en agosto de 2018. La excelente City’s successful bond sale in August 2018. The City of Tualatin’s calificación crediticia de la Ciudad de Tualatin, Aa1, significó excellent credit rating-Aa1-meant the bonds were very attractive que los bonos fueran muy atractivos para los compradores. El to buyers. The yield on the bonds was about 2.4% and they were rendimiento de los bonos fue de aproximadamente 2.4%. Se sold at a premium, meaning the City received more bond proceeds vendieron a una gran venta, altamente cotizada. Lo que significa than expected, allowing for more than $20 million in project que la Ciudad recibió más ingresos de bonos de lo esperado, funding. permitiendo más de $ 20 millones en fondos para proyectos. More good news: there will be property tax savings. The estimated Más buenas noticias: habrá ahorros en el impuesto a la propiedad. first year property tax levy will be only 41 cents per $1,000 El gravamen del impuesto predial del primer año estimado será de of assessed value, compared to 50 cents estimated before the solo 41 centavos por cada $ 1,000 de valor tasado, en comparación election. con los 50 centavos estimados antes de las elecciones. You can learn more about these fast-track projects, as Puede obtener más información sobre estos proyectos acelerados, well as other projects funded through this program at así como otros proyectos financiados a través de este programa en tualatinmovingforward.com. tualatinmovingforward.com.

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DIVERSITY TASK FORCE MEETING SCHEDULE/CALENDARIO DE REUNIONES 2018 Date/fecha: Monday/Lunes December/Deciembre 17 Location: Marquis Community Room 19805 SW Boones Ferry Rd, Tualatin Time/hora: 6-8pm MEETING SCHEDULE 2019/CALENDARIO DE REUNIONES 2019 No meetings in January and February/no habra reuniones en enero y febrero Location/Ubicacion: Tualatin Public Library Community Room/Biblioteca de Tualatin Cuarto de la Comunidad Time/hora: 6-8pm Date/fecha: Wednesday/miercoles March/marzo 20 April/abril 17 May/mayo 15 June/junio 19 July/julio 17 August/agosto 21 September/septiembre 18 October/octubre 16 November/noviembre 20 December/diciembre 18 Para mas informacion comunicarse con Betsy Rodriguez Ruef 503.691.3671, Community Engagement Coordinador [email protected]. NOCHE DE CINE FAMILIAR. GRATIS! PARA TODAS LAS EDADES DIVERSITY TASK FORCE OPEN HOUSE ¡Únase a nosotros para una película gratis, apta para familias GRUPO DE DIVERSIDAD GRAN APERTURA (calificación G o PG) en Español! También habrá palomitas gratis On Wednesday, August 22, 2018 the City of Tualatin hosted para todos. Traiga a toda su familia y disfrute de una noche an inaugural Diversity Task Force Open House community divertida. engagement event, staffed by volunteers and city employees. domingos, 16 de diciembre, 13 de enero, 10 de febrero Meeting participants were asked to participate in discussions with 7-9pm city staff about how to move forward in nurturing relationships Centro Juanita Pohl with the Latino community. To get involved we invite you to join 8513 SW Tualatin Rd (dentro de Community Park) the Diversity Task Force group. Meetings are open to the public and held once a month. FREE FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT All Ages El miércoles 22 de agosto de 2018, la ciudad de Tualatin fue la Come join us for a free, family-friendly (rated G or PG) movie in anfitriona de un evento inaugural de compromiso comunitario Spanish! There will also be free popcorn for everyone. Bring your hospedando una casa abierta de el grupo de diversidad. Apoyado whole family out and enjoy a fun evening. de voluntarios y empleados de la ciudad. A los participantes en Sun 12/16, 1/13, 2/10 7-9pm la reunión se les pidió que participaran en las discusiones con el Juanita Pohl Center personal de la ciudad sobre cómo avanzar y crecer una relación 8513 SW Tualatin Rd (inside Community Park) con la comunidad Hispana. Para participar, lo invitamos a unirse al grupo de Diversity Task Force. Las reuniones están abiertas al público y están programadas una vez al mes.

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PARKS & RECREATION MASTER PLAN UPDATE JURGENS PARK PROPERTY Thanks to all the community members who were involved to help update the 1983 EXPANSION Parks & Recreation Master Plan. The new Master Plan will provide guidance for parks, recreation facilities, and programs to address community needs through 2035. The The Tualatin City Council recently 18-month planning process involved thousands of community members that were approved the purchase of approximately engaged to develop this important strategic plan. A special thanks to the broad based and five acres of land adjoining Jurgens Park. diverse Project Advisory Committee for their time and dedication to attend meetings and What will happen to this newly acquired provide input. These members included: Graehm Alberty, Diane Bonica, Beth Dittman, parkland? A future public conversation Kay Dix, Andrew Evans, Valerie Pratt (Chair), Anthony Gallegos, Tom Gile, Cyndy Hillier, and engagement process will determine Candice Kelly (Vice Chair), Robert Knight, Krista Nanton, Dana Paulino, Christen Sacco, the use, features, and facilities that may be Ted Saedi, Maureen Sevigny, Anthony Warren, and Dennis Wells. Council member built on this parkland. There will be public liaisons included Councilor Jeff DeHaan and Councilor Paul Morrison. notification, outreach, and engagement when planning and designing the park expansion on this land that is along the Tualatin River Greenway. 22 PARKS & RECREATION

SAUM CREEK GREENWAY TRAIL HELP PLANT TREES ON THE NOW OPEN NEW TRAIL The Saum Creek Greenway Trail has recently Get dirty, breathe fresh air, meet new been completed and is ready for public use. people, get a sense of achievement and This trail is part of the City’s interconnected impact the health of our environment system of on and off street pedestrian by planting native trees and shrubs in facilities. The new segment of the trail Tualatin’s parks, greenspaces and connects to the east at the existing trail on natural areas. Lee Street and at the west to a new shared Individuals, families and groups are use pathway along 65th Avenue. There are invited to register for one or many of access points to the trail at Lee Street, the opportunities offered this fall. Tools, Port Orford Street, Barr Street, and 65th gloves, water, snacks and guidance by City Avenue. The trail is about a half mile long Staff are provided. and is four to six feet wide. It is constructed Saum Creek Trail of compacted gravel, and thousands of Sat 11/17 9am–12pm new trees and shrubs were planted as part www.tualatinoregon.gov/volunteer of the trail project. Take a relaxing walk along Saum Creek and enjoy the health and wellness benefits of outdoor activity! IBACH PLAY AREA GRANT APPROVED Congratulations, the City of Tualatin was selected to receive a Local Government Grant of $136,500 from the State of Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. This funding will be matched by the City to replace the play area surface and some play equipment at Ibach Park. Look for this park playground improvement to begin in 2019. INFORMATION? For more information on project and improvements please contact Rich Mueller, Parks Planning & Development Manager [email protected] 503.691.3064 For operations information please contact Tom Steiger, Parks Maintenance Manager [email protected] 503.691.3085

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