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02/01/2018 Cityscape City of Tigard Newsletter: February 2018 Edition Page 1 of 5 Subscribe Past Issues Trans Please let us know if you have problems viewing this email. View this email in your browser. Share Tweet Forward CITYSCAPE TIGA g/ Newsleffff February 2018 CITY OF TIGARD EVENTS TIGARD LIBRARY EVENTS City Council Meeting: Tue., Feb. 6 » Super Bowl: Sun., Feb. 4 State of the City Address: Wed., Feb. 7 » Library Olympics: Mon., Feb. 5 Broadway Rose Theatre (RSVP Online) »Valentine Concert with Roundhouse: Council Winter Outreach: Mon., Feb. 12 Sat., Feb. 10 10650 SW Summerfield Dr. » Reptile Man: Tue., Feb. 13 City Council Meeting: Tue., Feb. 13 » Dark Chocolate Cafe: Wed., Feb. 14 City Council Meeting: Tue., Feb. 20 » Model Trains!All Ages: Sat. &Sun., City Council Meeting: Tue., Feb. 27 Feb. 24-25 See full calendar See full calendar City of Tigard Newsletter: February 2018 Edition Page 2 of 5 IrF V h -NI nc s low 4'- TIGARD ON REOW110INT StAlt OF INE city MIN( Catch the State of the Library Story Times City Event: Tigard On! Boost Reading Skills Mayor John Cook invites Tigard Story times at the Library are the residents to Tigard On!, the 2018 high point of the week for many Tigard State of the City, sponsored families. A typical Saturday morning by Comcast, on Feb. 7. The free may draw about 20 kids ranging event features a live performance from one to six years old for the based on the Tony Award-winning programs. "Story times are essential production of Hamilton! Tickets are in instilling the joy of reading in City of Tigard Newsletter: February 2018 Edition Page 3 of 5 limited. RSVP online, or catch a children," said Margaret Barnes, rebroadcast online. Read more... library director. Read more... Mayor's Corner: Council Makes Levy Decision This Month On Feb. 6, the City Council will hear proposals from the city manager about both the amount of the proposed levy and what could/should be included in it. Later in the month the council will decide about referring a levy so Tigard residents can vote on what kind of future they want for their city. Whether you own a home or business, or rent, these meetings will shape the quality of life we have here for at least the next five years, so I encourage you to attend. Read more... Community Events and Social Services Grants Still Open Registered nonprofits and community event organizers have until Feb. 8 to apply for Tigard's Social Services and Community Events Grants. The city sets aside a portion of the operating budget each year to assist agencies whose work aligns with the City Council's goals. Applications can be found online. Read more... Get Dirty, Have Fun and Help Your Watershed at Tree for All Come ready to get dirty and join us planting native trees and shrubs in Dirksen Nature Park on Feb. 17. Tools and gloves will be provided for this great Tree for All campaign that has planted more than 8 million native plants in the Tualatin River Watershed in the past decade. Read more... Be Prepared: Sign up for Emergency Alerts Staying informed is one of the best ways to prepare for any emergency, including earthquakes. Register today for CodeRED, the city's emergency notification system. Add your contact information and receive alert notifications by phone, email, text or mobile app. Read more... 34d EGG °nS U R%p E Y HUNT •• a e•e a ee e !e aN_�N ecq m - Register now for the Library Seeks your Input Annual Spring Egg Hunt Do you sometimes feel that no one is Rain or shine, the City of Tigard will listening to you? We hear you! Take the celebrate the much-anticipated arrival of Tigard Public Library's annual survey in City of Tigard Newsletter: February 2018 Edition Page 4 of 5 spring with an egg hunt for children up to February and let us know what you think. age 10 and with other family-friendly Fill out a paper copy in the library from activities in Cook Park on March 31. The Sunday, Feb. 4, through Saturday, registration fee is $3 per participant. Feb. 17, or take it online throughout Read more... February. Read more... Find Your Bliss at Community Gardens Delicious fruits, yummy vegetables and beautiful flowers await you. Registration for community garden plots opens Feb. 1. Tigard now has three locations for community gardens, which includes 27 new plots at Metzger Elementary School, 12 plots at Greenfield Community Garden and 13 plots at Jack Park. Read more... City Council Recap for January The City Council adopted amendments to the Tigard Municipal Code concerning parking and abandoned cars, creating a four-hour time limit and a parking permit option for some parking areas in downtown. The council also approved a contract for an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) evaluation and transition plan for city buildings, parks and rights-of- way. Read more... Rules of the Road: DUII Enforcement in Tigard Tigard officers arrested 108 drivers for DUII in 2017, 30 percent more than the previous year. Due to the holidays, the most active month for DUII arrests is December. The consequences for impaired driving can be lethal. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 28 people in the country die in motor vehicle crashes every day that involve an alcohol-impaired driver—or one death every 51 minutes. Read more... ONLINE SERVICES MAJOR PROJECTS Mapping Services >> Economic Development Park Shelter Rentals >> Downtown Tigard >> Permits and Inspections >> SW Corridor Light Rail >>Ticket Payments >> Strategic Plan Utility Payments >>Tigard Triangle Job Opportunities >> Water Partnership r City of Tigard Newsletter: February 2018 Edition Page 5 of 5 Thank you for taking time to learn more about the City of Tigard. By following the Cityscape newsletter and staying engaged with Tigard's latest news and activities,you are making a difference and building a more connected community. We appreciate your interest. Residents, businesses,friends and followers can also sign up to receive Cityscape in their inbox. www.tigard-or.aov/subscription/ f Copyright©2018 City of Tigard, Oregon All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: City of Tigard 13125 SW Hall Tigard, OR 97223 Add us to your address book City of Tigard Website:www.tigard-or.gov Unsubscribe I tigardnews@tigard-or.gov Update Your Preferences