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Stay Connected: Share Your Thoughts
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The Stay Connected
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Thank you for choosing to "Stay Connected" with the latest news and event information from the City of Hillsboro! Whether you live in Hillsboro, work here or simply love to visit, you will find a variety of ways to get involved and make our community even stronger.
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Winter Village FAQ: How many skaters can fit on the ice rink?
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- Can I pre-purchase tickets?
- Where can I park?
- Is the ice real?
- Can I rent the ice rink for a private party?
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VIDEO: Winter Village opens Friday
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WATCH THIS VIDEO:
The area's only open-air ice skating rink opens
Friday, and continues through Sunday, January 3. Watch the video for more details, or visit Hillsboro-Oregon.gov/WinterVillage
to see the upcoming promotions schedule, including $10 Teen Tuesdays, Family 4-pack Wednesdays, and Military and First Responders Day.
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2015 Winter Village founding sponsors
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- TriMet
- Larkspur Landing
- The Dentists at Orenco Station
- Phillips & Monroe
- Orthodontics
- FEI
- Hillsboro Tribune
- Hillsboro Argus
- iHeart Radio
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North Hillsboro's free shuttle service
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 The North Hillsboro Link shuttle bus service launched this month, providing free rides to and from the Orenco Station MAX stop. The route connects employees and employers on the north and south sides of Highway 26.
See the route map and schedule.
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Hillsboro School Board supports
North Hillsboro Industrial Renewal Plan
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 In a letter on behalf of the Hillsboro School District Board of Directors, Chair Wayne Clift called the North Hillsboro Industrial Renewal Area "the best, fastest way to spur development and generate additional funding for our district and schools across the state."
Click here to read the letter from Wayne Clift.
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Upcoming open house will focus on Downtown Hillsboro
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 Get involved in Downtown Hillsboro's future by sharing your thoughts about the continued revitalization of the historic center of our community. Attend the open house on Tuesday, January 12, from 5-7 pm at the Hillsboro Civic Center, Room 113 B & C
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Apply for the Hillsboro Police Department's Citizens' Academy by January 21
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Get a first-hand look at how Hillsboro Police Department officers make decisions by attending the 2016 HPD Citizens' Academy. Classes run 12 weeks on Thursday evenings, starting on February 4.
Read details and download an application.
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- Toy and Joy collection barrels at Hillsboro fire stations and other community locations will be collected this week. All donated toys and food items will be delivered to the Hillsboro Elks Lodge. Volunteers from the Elks Lodge and Hillsboro Fire Department volunteers will then deliver gift baskets to families needing assistance.
- The Library Foundation of Hillsboro presented a $166,666 check to Mayor Willey this week, continuing the Foundation's ongoing support for major capital projects, including the Main Library and the Shute Park Branch Library.
- The Hillsboro Public Library is collecting food and cash donations for the Oregon Food Bank until December 31.
- More than 40 community partners, City staff, and volunteers gathered this month to kickoff implementation of the Hillsboro 2035 Community Plan. Many attendees are new participants in Hillsboro's visioning program. The Hillsboro 2035 Oversight Committee will follow up with its inaugural meeting in January.
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 The 12th Annual Water Conservation Calendars, created by Hillsboro students, is now available at the Hillsboro Civic Center. Visit the Hillsboro Water Department on the third floor to get a free copy.
- Washington County will close SW 229th Ave. at the Butternut Creek Bridge, between SE Noble St. and SW Rosa Rd., for repairs between December 21-23 or December 28-30, depending on weather.
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The Hillsboro City Council presented 2015-16 Community Service Grants totaling $100,000 this week to 31 local nonprofits and community groups.
- Hillsboro residents and business owners can take part in the Washington County Transportation Futures Study (WCTFS) by signing up to participate in an upcoming online open house.
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7:30 -
10 pm
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Oregon Mandolin Orchestra
 Celebrating its seventh season, the Oregon Mandolin Orchestra gives eclectic and unique performances that highlight the historically-rich and dynamic sounds of the mandolin family. Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 day of show. The Walters Cultural Arts Center, 527 East Main St.
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Friday Family Flicks: Minions
See
Minions (PG, 91 min.) on the library's big screen! Popcorn provided. Recommended for ages 4+. Children must be supervised by adult family members. Hillsboro Main Library, 2850 NE Brookwood Parkway.
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Monday,
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Glitter Crafts for Glitter Kids
Make all kinds of glittery crafts. For kids in kindergarten through 6th grade. Hillsboro Main Library, 2850 NE Brookwood Parkway.
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Wednesday,
Dec. 23
1 - 3 pm
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Ornament Decorating Craft
Decorate a holiday ornament to take home. A variety of materials will be provided, while supplies last. Shute Park Branch Library, 775 SE 10th Ave.
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VIDEO: Book-O-Mat is open 24/7
WATCH THIS VIDEO
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The Book-O-Mat is now serving library patrons from Downtown Hillsboro's Civic Center Plaza! Watch the video to see how you can select or return books and DVDs.
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Sign up for air quality alerts
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The City of HIllsboro's
wood smoke curtailment policy to reduce air emissions of PM 2.5 particulates is now in effect.
Outdoor debris burning is prohibited year-round. Indoor wood burning is restricted on air quality advisory days through March 1, with some exceptions. The
Washington County website updates its forecast each day, and
you can sign up to receive air quality and wood burning alerts for "red days" via text, phone or email.
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Help us find community event posters
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Help us find two event posters from recent years:
- The 2001 Hillsboro Tuesday Market poster (pictured right)
- The 2013 Hillsboro Farmers Market poster
If found, we would love to hear from you at 503-681-6462. A reward is waiting.
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Visit
Hillsboro-Oregon.gov
to get answers to all of your questions: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
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- Tuality Healthcare