04/01/2014 Cityscape City of Tigard's official Newsleuer
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Spring is here at last! And it's brought
some good news. ARBOR DAY
I recently attended the State of the
County address and it appears that our
county's economic outlook is rebounding. Arbor Day is America's day Arbor Day Family Story Time
Population and employment growth is for honoring trees and is observed Friday,April 11110:15-11 a.m.AND
increasing thanks to new investments in nationwide on the last Friday of April. 11:15 a.m.-12 p.m. I (Ages 0.6 years)
nearly every sector of the local economy. Oregon celebrates the first week of Library Puett Room
Tigard has certainly contributed to the April as Arbor Week to plant,protect, Celebrate Arbor Day with a special
health of our county's economic climate,as and appreciate our trees. family story time!Bring the whole
witnessed by the number of new businesses On March 25 Mayor Cook gang for tree-themed stories,songs,
moving into our city and infrastructure proclaimed April as Arbor Month and and super-duper silliness.Check
investments like the Main Street/Green I will celebrate by planting trees along out the library's Arbor Day display
Street project.This project makes long-term the Fanno Creek Trail with Tigard and booklist too!
improvements to the heart of Tigard that will students.The city values its continuing
partnership with the school district to Arbor Month Update and
attract visitors,new businesses and services. I p p � Tree City, USA Award
Why wait to visit downtown?Throughout make our Arbor Day events a success. Tuesday,April 22 17 p.m. I Town Hall
construction,merchants are open for business
and eager to see you! How WILL YOU CELEBRATE?
Tigard City Council will receive an
annual Arbor Day update and be
Speaking of "open,"it's budget season presented with the Tree City,USA
for the city and I encourage residents to Arbor Week Quiz Award.
attend one (or all) of our Budget Committee Sunday,April 6 through Saturday,April 12
Ages Children's Deslc I All Ag
meetings.They're open to the public and Library � Visit a Park.Ride your bike
take place on consecutive Monday evenings If you love trees,picture books and through Woodard Park,walk down
at 6:30 p.m.,starting April 21 in the Public picture books with trees,show your to the Tualatin River at Cook Park,
Works Auditorium (8777 SWIBurnham St.). love by playing our tree matching or visit Dirksen
game!How many trees featured in Nature Park—
My next"Fireside Chat with the Mayor" picture books you can match with
is on Thursday,April 3,from 6:30 to their real tree counterparts. Turn in one newest and
the city's
8:30 p.m.at Symposium Coffee, 12343 SW your answers for a chance to win. newes
Main St. largest parks—to
-Aft
M Aril quote of the month is b Arbor Day Toddler Time check out trees
My p y Wednesday,April 9 10:15-10:45 a.m.AND Tigard.Visit
Robert Byrne,"The purpose of life is a life of 11:15-11:45 a.m. I (Ages 24-36 months) www..tigard-orgov/
purpose."
Library Puett Room parks for more
information
Sing and read about trees at this about city parks.
John L.Cook,Mayor special Arbor Week toddler time.
TIGARD CITY COUNCIL: MAYOR JOHN COOK,GRETCHEN BUEHNER, MARLAND HENDERSON,JASON SNIDER, MARC WOODARD
City of Tigard
Tigard Police Commercial Crimes Unit Friends of the Library
Helping Tigard ` " ` Spring Book Sale
The Tigard Police Department's The CCU works with businesses Fri.&Sat.,April 25-26:9 a.m.to 5 p.m.
Commercial Crimes Unit to recognize the signs of Sun.,April 27:11 a.m.to 3 p.m.
(CCU)investigates a widecounterfeit credit card use as What better way
variety of crimes impacting ��a--*
1 well as other forms of fraud. to inject some
Tigard businesses. �IThanks to CCUs working spring into your BWK
In recent months relationship with the Secret spring shopping
there's been a lot of talk in • Service, several foreign nationals than with a bagful MLE
the news about credit card have been apprehended;aiding of bargains at the
fraud and the data breeches international investigative efforts Friends of the Tigard Library's semi-
associated with fraud. to curb organized retail crime. annual book sale. On Friday and
This team approach helps protect Saturday take home some inexpensive
Tigard and its business community
are not immune to this growing problem. businesses from loss and consumers from treasures.The Sunday bag sale is an
being victims of identity theft. even bigger bargain at$2 a bag.A real
Fortunately,businesses in Tigard have
the CCU. The team has responded to If you have been a victim of identity steal,but it's all legal.
numerous calls regarding counterfeit credit theft,contact your local police agency and Books,DVDs,CDs and some
cards.Because of the strong relationships report it.If you are a Tigard business and one-of-a-kind items await you.The
between CCU,business security teams and would like to discuss an opportunity to Friends use the funds to support
other local and federal law enforcement train your staff about fraud awareness,call library programs,purchase books and
agencies,numerous suspects have been Sgt.Jamey McDonald in the Commercial fulfill other library needs.
arrested and tens of thousands of dollars Crimes Unit at 503-718-2761.
in property has been recovered.
Save the Date:
Tigard Farmers Market is
Project Open House: coming!
Pacific Hwy/Gaarde/McDonald Intersection Improvement
The market's opening day is
Visit the project open house on Thursday,April 10 from 5-7 p.m.at the Grace Mother's Day,Sunday,May 11.The
Point Community Church Ministry Center(11075 SW Gaarde Street,Tigard) to learn Tigard Area Farmers Market will be
more about upcoming improvements.If you can't be there,visit the project website open every Sunday from 9 a.m.to
(avzvavoregongov/odot/hzvy/region l/pager/GaardeMcDonald.aspx) to learn more.To be 2 p.m. at the corner of Hall Blvd.
added to the project mailing list,contact Lill Boicourt,ODOT Community Affairs at and Burnham St.in the Public Works
503-731-8247 or Lik.D.Boicourt@odot.state.or.us. parking lot.The market brings more
than 40 vendors to the local Tigard
community.
PSU Grad Students to ID Walkable Neighborhoods Visit us each week for fresh,
StepUP Studio,a group streets to existing off-street trails, local produce,beautiful flower
of Portland State University ;4,� or better access to neighborhood I bouquets,delicious food,music and
urban planning graduate destinations.The students will entertainment.
students,would like to hear then propose ways to enhance For more information about
from residents about ways to �- pedestrian connections to the market,email manager@
make Tigard's neighborhoods schools,local businesses,activity tigardfarmersmarket.org. See you in May!
more comfortable and centers,parks and the city's
attractive places to walk.Input network of off-street trails.
from residents will be gathered through
interviews,walking tours,events and Help Us
surveys. Visit www.tigardwalks.comfacebook.com/
The project,called Tigard lUalks,aims tigardwalks,or contact tigardwalks@gmail. t t
to identify specific pedestrian barriers and com to take the survey,learn more about
possible solutions,such as connecting local upcoming walking tours and events,or to
be interviewed.
Paget www.tigard-orgov•503-718-2476 CITYSCAPE
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Library is Closed
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on Chursdays
News from the Tigard Library 13500 SW Hall Blvd.
All programs will be held in the George and Yvonne Burgess Community Room unless otherwise noted.
Curtis Tigard's 10511 Birthday Celebration Aviation History:
with Tualatin Valley Community BandThe Spruce Goose
Sunday,April 13 12-3:30 p.m. �`: .' Monday,April 1417-8 p.m.
Celebrate the remarkable occasion of Curtis Tigard's 105th birthday Gary Barrett,tour guide at the
with the Tigard Historical Association and the Tualatin Valley OEvergreen Aviation Museum,will
Community Band. describe the fascinating history of
Howard Hughes'H-4 Hercules.
BJ the Clown Dia de los Ninos/Children's Day
Tuesday,April 116:30-7:30 p.m.I All ages Wednesday,April 30 5:30-7 p.m.I All ages Arbor Week Quiz
Celebrate April Fool's Day with everyone's Celebrate languages of the world by visiting Sunday,April 6-Saturday,April 12
favorite local clown. several short bilingual storytime stations. Children's Desk I All ages
If you love trees and picture books,
The Paleo Lifestyle: Creating Word Clouds especially picture books with trees
Lose Weight,Get Healthy and with Poetry in them,you can show your love by
Save on Medical Bills Saturday,April 5,11 a.m.-Noon playing our tree matching game! See
Friday,April 417-8:30 p.m. Tuesday,April 8,7-8 p.m. how many trees featured in picture
books you can
Chiropractor and wellness coach Wednesday,April 9,2-3 p.m. match with
Dr.John J. Collins outlines the Friday,April 11,2-3 p.m.(teen session) their real tree
blueprint for creating and maintaining
optimal health. Technology Room(2""floor) counterparts.Turn �
Transform a favorite William Stafford in your answers for
Sponsored by Friends of the Tigard Library poem into a chance to win a
visual art. o s- prize!
Stay Safe Be Informed: Create - - - --
Avoid Cons,Scams and Rip-offs fun word =.3�:�iilih Il6
Tuesday,April 22 7-8:30 p.m. Teens and up clouds using OT......
le = : Divergent Party
�.............: Saturday,April 19 2-4 p.m.
Experts from the local free online Teens in grades 6 and up
nonprofit group resources and
Financial Beginnings basic computer skills. What faction are you. Are you bold,
honest,peace-loving or inquisitive.
will provide common- Registration is required.Please call Find out with a series of tests
sense tools and tips to 503-718-2517 to register, and activities inspired by Veronica
keep you safe and avoid An Oregon Reads Roth's vision of a world divided by
financial trouble. William Stafford celebration event. personality types.
Want to Self-Publish?
Saturday,April 5 2-4 p.m. Author Visit—Beyond Squeaky Toys:The Way to a Happier Pet
Self-published author Connie Hill will Saturday,April 12 2-3:30 p.m.
describe options for self-publishing a Authors Cinthia Alia Mitchell and Nicole Nicassio-Hiskey will discuss their new book
book. Beyond Squeaky Toys:Innovative Ideas for Eliminating Problem Behaviors
and Enriching the Lives of Dogs and Cats.Books will be available for sale and
Sponsored by Friends of the Tigard Library signing.
April 2014 www.tigard-or.gov/library-503-684-6537 Page
City of Tigard PRSRT STD
Free Naturescaping Classes _ 13125 SW Hall Blvd. US Postage
Interested in having a beautiful yard that's easy to Tigard,OR 97223 PAID
maintain and requires less water and fewer chemicals? 503-639-4171 Portland,OR
Then naturescaping is for you!Learn how to create Permit#2528
natural landscapes,implement water-friendly gardening
practices,attract beneficial wildlife and incorporate
native plants into your outdoor space. ECRWSS
Basic Naturescaping POSTAL CUSTOMER
Saturday,April 19,9 a.m.to 1 p.m.
Participants will learn basic naturescaping techniques.
Naturescaping Site Planning City Center Development Agency/Council Meeting:
Saturday,May 3,9 a.m.to 1 p.m. Tuesday,April 1 @ 6:30 p.m.
Prerequisite:Basic Naturescaping
Participants will evaluate and map their site,assess City Council Business Meetings:
their garden style and needs,and work on a landscape Tuesday,April 8 and April 22 @ 6:30 p.m.
design.
City Council Workshop Meeting:
Both workshops are held at the Tigard Public Tuesday,April 15 @ 6:30 p.m.
Works Auditorium (8777 SW Burnham St.).
Registration is required;visit avaysv.emsavcd.org to sign Meetings are held at City Hall (13125 SW Hall Blvd.)and are open to the
public.Council agendas are available online at mww..tigard-orgov/council or
up contact Cathy Wheatley at 503-718-2410 or cathy@tigard-orgov.
Shred it for FREE!
Downtown is Alive Every Day is Arbor Day
The Tigard Police Department is
partnering with Pride Recycling to offer Exciting changes are Nominate a underway with the Main Heritage Tree. 0
a free"community shred"on Saturday, � 41
April 26 in the Tigard City Hall parking Street/Green Street Project! Developed by the Ila 00
lot.The event will Construction is underway Tree Board,the fI
run from 10 a.m. right now and the new Main city's Heritage Tree
until 1 p.m. or until St. should be completed by Program seeks
the truck reaches � November of this year. to protect rare or 11000,
t#b Improvements include exceptional trees,or stands of trees.
capacity. W
Gather
++ new sidewalks and safer Once approved for designation,
confidential pedestrian crossings,new property owners receive a plaque and
documents for on- street trees and landscaping, financial and technical assistance with
benches,public art and tree maintenance and preservation.If
ences
site destruction by Pride Recycling's trained ,P
representatives.Please limit your material to stormwater treatment you have special trees growing on your
no more than two bags or boxes that can be planters similar to those on property,or if you discover noteworthy
easily carried.Tigard Police staff encourage Burnham St. trees in Tigard,nominate them for
a donation of non-perishable food idesignation by completing a heritage
tems
for the St.Vincent de Paul Food Pantry at Stay Connected tree nomination form.Visit www..tigard-
St.Anthony's,a local partner to the Oregon Stop by Symposium orgov/trees or contact a city planner at
Food Bank. Coffee (12345 SWMain St.) 503-718-2421 or TigardPlannerOnDuty@
every Tuesday at 7 a.m. for tigard-orgov for more information.
Your donation will help feed hungry a construction update!Stay Visit the city's webpage for tree
Tigard area families and residents. Questions current by following us on programs and policies at www..tigard--or.
about the event?Contact Jim Wolf at jim. twitter.com/TigardMainSt. gov/trees.
wo�@igard-or.gov or 503-718-2561.
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