Cityscape 2008-11 City of Tigard's Official Newsletter
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Mayor's Corner Free Leaf Disposal & Food Drive
The recent economic news has been To help residents dispose Remember:
unsettling to everyone. The city,like of leaves,the City of Tigard is n Leaves only—no yard debris.
businesses and individuals,is also impacted sponsoring three more leaf disposal
by the current economic climate. Fortunately, events from 9 a.m.to 3 p.m.at ■ Leaves can be loose or bagged in
most of the city's key revenue sources the Tigard Public Works Building, paper or plastic.
are stable,and the city has conservatively located at 8777 SW Burnham Street, ■ A donation of two non-perishable
managed its finances to protect against bad at the corner of Hall&Burnham food items will be greatly
economic times. History has shown that in Streets,on Saturday,November 8, appreciated.
tough times,citizens rely more heavily on November 22 and December 6. For more information,contact
essential city services. In conjunction with the leaf Wastewater/Storm Repair Supervisor
The city has a strong and effective police disposal,non-perishable food items Rob Block at 503-718-2607 or
force staffed by dedicated officers. They will be collected for Tigard's St. rob@tigard-orgou
continue to work with businesses to reduce Vincent de Paul food distribution For information on the day of
the threat of crime with our recently created facility. The city thanks everyone for the event,call 503-784-1790.
Commercial Crimes Unit,and the force also doing their part to clean up leaves
works closely with residents and schools to and to help local families in need.
ensure your safety.
The library is a great resource for
citizens. We have seen an increase in patrons
checking out books,CDs and DVDs,using Help Keep Storm Drains Clear
the free computers to access the internet,and Leaves,coupled with rainy weather,can spell trouble for city
participating in programs for children,youth, roadways.Leaves that collect or are deposited on the
and adults. If you have not visited the library roadway cannot be picked up by street sweeping
lately,check it out! equipment.During heavy rains,these
Tigard also has a great system of parks leaves are carried downstream where they
and open spaces that allow people to play and accumulate and clog storm drains. Standing
reconnect with nature. The City has secured water and occasional flooding result,creating a
a long-term source of water,and we continue hazard for motorists and pedestrians.
to provide clean,fresh water to all homes and What can you do to help?
businesses.
We all hope that the economy improves
• Collect and contain your leaves—don't let them accumulate }
on city streets.
quickly,but whatever happens,the city is able
and willing to continue providing essential • Dispose of leaves properly—either compost them,place them in
services to our residents and businesses. your yard debris container for pick-up by your garbage hauler,or bring them
to one of the city's free leaf disposal events listed above.
• Report clogged storm drains by calling 503-639-4171.
J Craig E.Dirksen,Mayor
TIGARD CITY COUNCIL: MAYOR CRAIG DIRKSEN, GRETCHEN BUEHNER, SYDNEY SHERWOOD, NICK WILSON,TOM WOODRUFF
City of Tigard
Keep Your Trees Safe
IN YOUR BACKYARD:
Winter is fast approaching and with it
comes the type of wet and stormy weather HERONS, EGRETS, DUCKS, HAWKS AND MORE...
that can cause trees to become hazardous.
Before the worst of the weather arrives, Tigard's Fanno Creek Trail
it is a good idea to take a look at the trees
offers exceptional wildlife viewing PHOTO CREDIT: f Beach
on your property to see if there are any opportunities. Citizens report seeing
potential hazards. The following is a wildlife that includes ducks,pond
checklist adapted from the International turtles,great white egrets,and more.
Society of Arboriculture for identifying As a wild place,the Fanno Creek
tree hazards. greenway is a ribbon of precious
habitat and open space that winds
Consider these questions: through the middle of the city. Take
• Are there large dead branches in the
time to visit this urban oasis. Red-tailed Hawk
tree?Are there detached branches Great Blue Herons are frequently
Red-tailed Hawks
hanging in the tree? seen fishing in the _
and behind Ci Hall. are common along Fanno
• Does the tree have cavities or rotten l' t3 _ Creek. They are usually
wood along the trunk or in major This shy giant likes
the quiet and is usually seen perched atop a tree
branches?. e q y
solitary. If your surveying the open space for
• Are mushrooms present at the base small rodents.
= of the tree? landscaping includes _- _
a water feature or Flashy Great White
• Are there cracks or splits in the trunk koi pond,you may Egrets have also been
or where branches are attached? be visited by this observed slowly moving
• Have any branches fallen from the prehistoric-looking with neck extended through
tree?Have adjacent trees fallen over bird in search of an shallow water looking for
or died? easy meal. -- aquatic prey.
• Has the trunk developed a strong This summer the less common 41
lean? and smaller Green Heron was spotted PHOTO Do.: � '
• Have the roots been broken off, behind city hall by a sharp-eyed
injured,or damaged by lowering birdwatcher. Green Herons tend to be
the soil level,installing pavement, secretive and crouch in the shadows + '
repairing sidewalks,or digging waiting for fish. .-
trenches? Kingfishers dive headfirst from
Wood Duck
• Has the site recently been changed by prominent outlooks and make a loud
construction,raising the soil level,or clattering rattle.
Wood Ducks make their
installing lawns? Rufous and Anna's home in both tree cavities and
• Have the leaves prematurely Hummingbirds are regular man-made nest boxes. Their diet
developed an unusual color or size? inhabitatants includes plant foods typically
• Has the tree been topped or otherwise along Fanno PHOTO CREDIT: found in wetlands such as
heavily pruned? Creek. They underground tubers,seeds and a
are some of variety of plants.
Contact an ISA Certified Arborist if the world's
you answered"yes"to any of the above smallest birds `
questions or if you would like a more and feed on \
thorough assessment of your trees.To find native plants like " ' Learn More!
a Certified Arborist in our area visit www.. red flowering Check out your local library
pnwisa.org or call 503-874-8263. currant as well as gnats and mosquitoes. for even more information
Contact Todd Prager,City Arborist, Did you know that female hummingbirds on wildlife that is in your
at 503-718-2700 or todd@tigard-orgov build their nests using thistle down,lint, backyard!!
to find out about Tigard's tree removal and carpet fibers and then"glue"it all
requirements. together using spider webs?
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Cityscape Newsletter A
Thanksgiving Garbage
Healthy Stream Tips for Fall and Winter Collection Schedule
Pride Disposal does not
Improving water quality is a year-round effort. Here are some helpful things provide garbage collection :" N\aC\c
on Thanksgiving. Customers \(per
you can do to Keep our creels and streams clean during fall and winter. whose pickup day falls on
Thanksgiving,or on Friday,
Responsibly Remove Moss from Rooftops r _
Consider hand-brushing or scraping I I November 28,will have their
moss from your roof Many Volunteers Needed garbage collected the day after their
• I regularly-scheduled pickup. For example,
commercial moss controls contain 0
copper and zinc.These chemicals, Blue Neroa Driue Stream Restoratio
I I Friday collection will take place on
especially when applied irresponsibly, I WHEN: I Saturday.Normal service will resume the
can wash into our waterways and are I Saturday,November 8 and I following Monday.
harmful to aquatic life. I Saturday,November 22 I Waste Management does provide
9 a.m.to I p.m. garbage collection on Thanksgiving.
Scoop the Poop I I Service will be provided on your regularly-
Clean up pet waste on walks and at I WHERE:Signs will direct volunteers I scheduled pickup day.
home.More than 15 percent of fecalto the site located off Walnut
bacteria in local waterways has been I Street at Blue Heron Drive. I Questions?
traced back to our four-legged friends. I I For questions regarding holiday trash
gg WHAr:The city and Blue Heron g y
Homeowners Association are I pick up,please contact your hauler:
Plant Smart I teaming up to host two stream I • Pride Disposal: 503-625-6177
Replace high maintenance plants with I restoration events.Join us in
native plants which require less water, planting over 1500 native trees and Waste Management: 503-249-8078
chemicals and fertilizers. For a list I shrubs.
of native plants that work well in our I I Potso Dog Park
area visit avaa�zvcleanavaterservices.org/ I REGISTRATION:Required for I
groups of 3 or more—contact Goes to Winter Hours
educationandoutreach/nativeplantfinder. I Surface Waterualit /Volunteer
Q Y Effective Monday,November 3,
Participate in a Stream Restoration Project I Coordinator Carla Staedter at I Potso Dog Park will be closed weekdays.
Mark your calendar for the upcoming I 503-718-2788 or carlo@tigard- I Park hours will be from dawn to dusk on
Blue Heron Drive Stream Restoration or.gov.I I weekends and most holidays. Also,the
events. L _a water tank at the park will be removed for
the winter so park users are encouraged to
bring water for their dog.
Tigard's Summerlake and Ash Street
Another Constructive Summer Ends Dog Parks will remain open from dawn
to dusk every day. For more information,
Using Street Maintenance Fee used each year to please visit the city's web site at www..tigard-
dollars and state gas tax funding,the protect the city's
orgov/parks.
city continued its annual summer of investment in the
construction on streets that show signs of street infrastructure
pavement distress and deterioration. by extending
Projects included street widening, pavement life, Pedestrian Bridge Repairs
adding paved shoulders,sealing,and preventing costly reconstruction,and A bid has been awarded for the Tigard
repairing damaged pavement throughout improving the overall quality of city streets. Street bridge,damaged durning last winter's
the city. Please visit the City's web site at WWW.. flooding.As soon as the Notice to Proceed
The Street Maintenance Fee, tigard-orgov/construction for a list of streets is given,the contractor has 20 calendar
that were rehabilitated in the summer of days to complete the work. Completion is
established in November 2003,provides expected by mid-November,re-opening the
the city with a stable funding source to 2008. Or if you dont have web access,
rehabilitate existing city streets.Your please contact Vannie Nguyen,P.E. at pedestrian bridge to walkers,runners and
503-718-2460 or vannie@tigard-or.gov. bicyclists along Tigard Street and the Fanno
Street Maintenance Fee dollars have been Creek Trail.
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City of Tigard
WES Tigard Station Gets Artful Share Your Collection
If you haven't been Are you an artist or a collector,or
through downtown Tigard do you know someone who is?Did you
and the new Tigard WES know the Tigard Library has opportunities
(Westside Express Service) to exhibit artwork or collections or other
station lately,it's time to take 1 _ displays?
a look.Although the WES ';'
We have several locked,lighted cases
Commuter Rail will not be for exhibits in the Library Lobby,the
operational to the public until _ Children's Room,the Local History Room
February 2009,the finishing and in the Houghton Reading Room.Right
touches are being added in the now we have opportunities for exhibits
form of public art. in December and January! Exhibits are
TriMet has commissioned generally displayed for one month.
two kinds of art for our If you're interested,you can read the
Tigard WES station. The Exhibit and Display policy and download
first is a series of interactive ' ' an application www..tigard-orgov/library/
sculptures called the Mural being created at the Tigard Transit Center about/display__Policy.a.rp.No computer
"Interactivator"and the second is access? Call Ann-Marie Anderson,
a mural depicting activities at the Librarian at 503-718-2650 for information.
Tualatin Valley Watershed. The colors,images and characters
are tied together in collage which spans
The Interactivators are a series of 64 feet wide and 10 feet tall. The longer
five beautiful sculptures created for WES Spring forward...
you gaze at the mural the more things you
by Frank Boyden and Brad Rude. One will see.Each person will interpret what Fall back!
sculpture from the series appears at each they see a little differently. John assures Don't forget! On November 2nd
WES station.
us that a thick clocks are set back one hour at 2 a.m.
Each of the five
sculptures feature coat of lacquer local daylight time,which becomes
will protect the 1 a.m.local standard time.Enjoy that
16 moveable
mural from extra hour of sleep time!
heads which are
damage and
part of a"cast QPaTk
• Ride weather. Change Your Clock and Change
of characters."
In addition to � ,, The A Bulb!
the heads,each Tigard station While you've got the ladder out
sculpture features includes plenty to change your clocks,why not change
a bronze vehicle of parking just a bulb? Switching to energy efficient
or"transporter." to the south of bulbs in your ceiling fixtures could
At Tigard's the tracks with save you$30 a year per bulb on your
station,the Tigard's WES station will have plenty of parking easy access to electricity bill.
transporter carries the bus transit Energy efficient lighting is
painted turtles in center. particularly important in the fall when
homage to the real turtles that live in Don't forget to join us for WES Daylight Saving Time ends and the
nearby Fanno Creek. Week in early February for a week-long days are shorter.
The mural,located on the wall leading community celebration of our newest
to the bus transit center,is a celebration transportation system.
of what is unique to Tigard and the Watch the City of Tigard's web site
Tualatin River Watershed. for WES Week plans and additional
John Early and his wife Laura Bender information and updates at
from SitePainters,created the design avrvzvtigard orgov/aver.
which ultimately won the contest to paint
the mural.
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Cityscape Newsletter A
Shelf T,4r Limfe Weekend
News from the Tigard Library 13500 5W Hall Bled.
AAA entures
HOLIDAY WEEKEND FAMILY FUN
Election Night Watch Party COMMUNITY ROOM I REFRESHMENTS SERVED
Tuesday,November 4,6-11 p.m. Looking for something to do over the Thanksgiving break?
Community Room MOVIES AT THE LIBRARY Kids in elementary school are invited to
Want some company on Election Friday,November 28,2-4 p.m.I Movie(rated G) join us at 1:30 p.m. in the Puett Room
Night? Watch the returns on the big Animated Disney film featuring space robots.
screen with other civic-minded folks. for these fun aCtIVItIeS:
Friday,November 28,6-8 p.m.I
Movie(rated PG-13)
Marvel Comics'businessman turned superhero comes to Fi AWY GAW DAY
Holocaust Remembrance life on the big screen.
Tuesday,November 25,7-9 p.m. S'1ll11DAY,NOVEMBE6 9
Community Room MEGA CRAFT WORKSHOP We'll provide lots of board games and
Holocaust survivors Les and Eva Saturday,November 29,1-4 p.m. tasty snacks. Bring the family and let the
Aign their experiences in er talk about eir ex Drop in for an assortment of craft games begin!
Eastern Europe during World War H. teens and adults.
Creating Holiday Letters I KNOW AN OLD LADY
Monday,November 10,7-8:30 p.m. WHO SWALLOWED APM:
Networking Tips for Thursday,November 13,2:30-4 p.m. STORIES &MORE
Career Searchers Technology Room
Thursday,November 13,7-8 p.m.
S'LllVDAY,NOVEMBER 23
Community Room Using MS Word,learn to create a Enjoy some rib-tickling stories followed
Learn how to network your way to your holiday letter on the by one-of-a-kind decorations
next job. computer to send to for the Season.
family and friends.
Customize your SUPER TUESDAY:
TEEN PROGRAMS 9 TPL 9 PP
letter using graphics. Pink Pi Puppet Theater
Northwest Film Center Morning Book Group presents Funny Folktales
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Youth Film Festival Tuesday,November 18(Date changed due to holiday) All Ages.Community Room
Friday,November 7,5-7 p.m. 10:30 a.m.—Noon,Houghton Room Tuesday,November 18,7 p.m.
Community Room Join us for a puppet show featuring
Join us to discuss Alice Sebold s The Lovely
The Tigard Public Library hosts three stories about animals who are
Boner. Registration is not required and new
a special teen screening of the members are always welcome. sometimes clever,sometimes silly and
Northwest Film Center Youth Film usually hungry: "The Wide Mouthed
Festival! See films by your fellow teens Ceramics...Now on Display Frog,""Why Dogs Chase Cats"and
and get inspired! During the month of November in the Library Lobby "What's in Fox's Sack."
and Children's Room
Anime Club Hand-made ceramics,from ons to dragons
Thursday,November 20,5-7 p.m. g The Library offers
dinnerware,will be exhibited in the lobby programs for all ages!
Community Room and children's room displays this month.
If you would like to learn more about other
Join the Teen Anime Club to watch The Kim and Kieran Waterson Family library programs,visit our web site at
Anime,draw manga,explore Japanese created the ceramics. Their children wwwtigard-or.gov/library,call 503-684-6537
culture and more! are students at the Mosaic Arts Loft in or pick up a flyer at the library.
Sherwood.
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A& City of Tigard
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The Neighborhood Networks involve citizens as partners to
address neighborhood issues and strengthen connections
between neighbors and the City.
Activities
Neighborhood Network
areas are eligible for city
funding to support a
neighborhood event such
as a picnic or annual block
party. They are also eligible 1
for funds for an annual
beautification or clean-
up project such as flower
planting,landscaping a
common area,or a right- -
of-way cleanup. Checkout -"
the details at zw w.tigard-
orgov/neighborhood.
People
Consider becoming a member of your
Neighborhood Network Area Steering
Committee. Steering Committees
gather input on ideas and proposals '
for neighborhood activities and events
and serve as a conduit for residents
to raise issues or concerns. For more
information,log onto svavzv.tigard-orgov/
neighborhood or contact Liz Newton at \'
c
503-718-2412 or li@tigard-orgov
Information
Most of the Neighborhood Networks have active web pages. These web pages serve as the primary communication tool
and information center to strengthen connections among neighbors and with the City. They are managed by volunteers
who are trained by the City. Find the link to your Neighborhood web page at www.tigard-orgovJneigbborhood. Volunteers
are needed for Areas 2, 10 and 13. Are you interested? Contact Liz Newton at 503-718-2412 or lif,�i@tigard-orgou
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Cityscape Newsletter A
RULES of the ROAD: DRIVING AND ALCOHOL DONT MIX
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Alcoholic beverages are a a BAC of 0.08%may still be too high (or$10,000 if a minor was in the car)
traditional part of many holiday for safe driving. One study showed and a 1-year license suspension.
celebrations. Despite massive that the risk of collision increases — —
publicity about the dangers of with BAC levels as low as 0.02%,
alcohol,many motorists remain one-fourth the legal limit. A driver's For drivers under 21, Oregon has a
convinced that they can skills may be impaired by "zero-tolerance" standard: any BAC
drive safely after a few BAC levels far below what level above 0.00% results in a lengthy
drinks because they're About 30 percent of we ordinarily consider license suspension even if there's no
not"drunk." Americans are involved "drunkenness." DUII conviction.
Oregon law in an alcohol-related The risk of alcohol- _
prohibits "Driving crash sometime during related collisions is greatly
Under the Influence of their lifetime. increased between 8 p.m. Does$6,250 sound like an
Intoxicants" (DUII), and 5 a.m. on Fridays and unreasonable fine for driving under
not"drunk driving." Saturdays and on holidays. the influence? Not when you
Drivers can be DUII without being Drivers above the legal BAC limit consider that two economists,adding
"drunk"or"intoxicated"in the usual are thirteen times more likely to be up the actual costs imposed by DUII
sense. In fact,a driver is considered involved in fatal collisions than sober drivers nationally,estimate that a
DUII if a breath test reveals a drivers during those hours. Even more appropriate fine would
blood-alcohol concentration(BAC) drivers with legally-permissible BAC be$8,000.
of 0.08%or higher. Alcohol or levels (under 0.08%) are seven times
drug impairment can also be shown more likely to be involved in fatal BY JUDGE MICHAEL J. O'BRIEN
by standard field-sobriety tests like crashes than nondrinking drivers. TIGARD MUNICIPAL COURT
walking a straight line. A first conviction for DUII in [Data Source: Traffic,by John
Decades ago,Oregon lowered its Oregon can result in a maximum Vanderbilt(2008)]
BAC limit from 0.10%to 0.08%. But sentence of a year in jail,a$6,250 fine
Smart Metering is Coming Do You Reserve Items
PGE is replacing more than version that will be read remotely
at the Library?
800,000 meters,and installing new over a wireless network.That will save Library
meters that will create enormous meter reading labor and the related patrons can now �, '• +�
potential for every business motor vehicle pollution.The learn when their
and residential customer new advanced metering reserved books are
in Tigard to save system will eventually in just by checking
energy,manage their provide hourly use their email.
bills,and contribute data to residential Notification of
to improving � customers to help "holds"is the latest
environmental them manage their e-mail service offered by the Library.
electrics e and Man patrons already quality. electricity usage g y P y receive email
Over the 15-minute data for notification on upcoming due dates and
next two years, lPortiand General Electric business customers. overdue items. Email notification of
the old fashioned In the future,PGE reserved items is an extension of that
PGE mechanical will even be able to service,but it requires prior approval by
electric meter on your pinpoint outages for cardholders. If you're interested in signing
home and office will be faster restoration. up for this new service,talk to a member
replaced with a fully electronic of the library staff at the check-out desk or
call 503-684-6537.
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City of Tigard PRSRT STD
Thank You from the 4" Annual Family Fest (ommittee _ 13125 SW Hall Blvd. US Postage
We appreciate the support and talents of the business Tigard,OR 97223 PAID
owners and volunteers who make our community such a 503-639-4171 Portland,OR
great place to call home. Thanks to these generous donors, Permit No 2528
we were able to bring smiles and fun to everyone who
participated in this free community event.
Many Thanks—
DONORS: Hollywood Video, Elmo Studd's Building Supplies, Exit Real POSTAL CUSTOMER
World, Sepehri Dental, Lab33,Artist Nancy Memovitch,Tigard Farmers
Market, Davidson's Casual Dining, Nails Club, Cleaning Green, Massage
on the Go—Mary Dalton, HomeTown Buffet,TriMet, Metro & Betty Mills.
VOLUNTEERS: Tualatin Valley Community Band—Phil & Rosemary
Pasteris, Rhonda Mertlich and the Tualatin Family History Center, Bill
Monahan, Georgia Lyman,Tigard Lions Club, Carol Krager, Carly Nash,
All Connell, Rachel Krager, Connor Brennan, Shelly Wert, Marissa Daniels City Council Meetings in November
& Nikki, Doreen Laughlin,Tigard High School Freshman Leadership
Regular Council Meetings:
Group,James Saddler,Anthony Quach,Taylor Lutostanski,Jesse Forgarty, Tuesday,November 18,25,2008
Andy Luu, Lauren Chan, First Student Bus, Don Walters and the Tigard @ 6:30 p.m.,Tigard Town Hall (13125 SW Hall Blvd.)
Community Friends Church,Julie, Lorisa and Orrin Schnetzl<y,Tigard
Senior Center Seniors,Tigard Youth Advisory Council,Tigard Police All meetings are open to the public and agendas are
Explorers & Tigard Police Department. available on-line at www..tigard-orgov/council or contact
Cathy Wheatley at 503-718-2410 or cathy@gard-or.gov.
Not Your Average Senior Center!
Looking for world-class cuisine, What Generation Gap?
recreation,education or a chance to make With baby boomers entering
a difference in your community? Check retirement,Tigard's seniors are incredibly
out the newly renovated Tigard Senior active,interesting and involved. A
Center! number of them joined skateboarders for
In July,the Senior Center welcomed the Night Skate event at Family Fest in
new director Jay Gilbertson of Loaves September and had a great time. "They
and Fishes. Jay's team includes were phenomenally helpful and fun,"said
professional Chef Theresa Thornton and Family Fest organizer Joanne Bengtson.
Activities Coordinator Jamie Petteys. You
can reach them at 503-620-4613. Get a Helping Hand
Located at 8815 SW O'Mara Street,
Mark your calendar for these The Senior Center offers a valuable
special events: program called Senior Gap. Senior Gap
new features include an elegant fireplace helps seniors and people with disabilities
located in the new library. Work begins ■ Halloween Luncheon:
in November on a new garden room and
Friday,October 31 from navigate confusing bills and manage their
patio as well! 11:30 a.m.to 1 p.m. Seniors pay finances. Call Billie Popkoff at 503-593-
$2.75/meal, $5.50 for all others. 8185 to ask questions or request help.
The Tigard Senior Center also serves The Tigard Senior Center depends on
as a center for classes and events suitable ■ Annual Thanksgiving Day
to every age. Opportunities abound for Meal:Thursday,November 27 volunteers and visitors to be successful.
enjoying your favorite pastimes—bridge, from 11 a.m.to 2 p.m. Open Volunteer opportunities are plentiful on
photography,computers,knitting,travel to everyone in the Tigard the city's web site at 2vn u tigard-orgov/
and more. Contact the Center for a community. volunteer. Please consider giving of your
complete list of events. time... you'll be glad you did!