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 Want to know what’s going on around our neighborhood? Find out here on the Community News page! Visit throughout the day to get your updated local news headlines. In addition, you can also find out about local happenings.
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Buddy Bear and Blanket Program
Posted on: 2011-01-28
There are times when police officers, detectives, and Records Division personnel come in contact with children who have been involved in traumatic incidents. Often times by providing these children with something they can hold, cuddle or wrap themselves in, staff can promote a feeling of safety and/or promote dialogue. The Beaverton Police Department has a collection of new bears and blankets, which are given to children in need of such reassurance.
If you wish to donate bears or blankets, please note the needs of the Department and the children receiving them.
The stuffed animals need to be:
•Bears - after all, it's the Buddy Bear program.
•New with tags still on them.
•Soft - so kids can cuddle them.
•No more than 16 inches tall - so kids can get their arms around the bears, and officers may fit them in their vehicles.
Guidelines for blankets are as follows:
•Blankets must be new whether homemade or purchased.
•The size should be no larger than 38”x43”. That way it’s small enough for the child to carry around, yet large enough to wrap around themselves and snuggle in for comfort or a feeling of safety.
The Buddy Bear and Blanket Program is a wonderful way to reach out to children within the community. The program thrives on the generosity of businesses and citizens. If you would like additional information about the program, or details on how you can make a donation, please call the Beaverton Police Department's public information officer at (503) 526-2275.
Website: beavertonpolice.org/community/programs/buddy_bear.aspx
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Giving Gardens
Posted on: 2011-01-28
This summer local families in need will receive fresh produce from Beaverton’s Giving Gardens project. Tualatin Valley Gleaners and other community volunteers will tend plots in the Kennedy Community Garden and the produce will be donated to local families in need.
To volunteer, please call (503) 526-2380 or send an email to givinggardens@ci.beaverton.or.us.
Website: www.beavertonoregon.gov/departments/gardens/giving.aspx
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Community Gardens
Posted on: 2011-01-28
Beaverton’s Community Garden Program promotes and provides gardening opportunities at sites for the physical and social benefit of the residents of Beaverton. Community Garden participants grow vegetables, flowers and small fruit plants. The City currently has two permanent sites and one temporary garden site.
Important Registration Dates:
2011 Registration for returning gardeners begins 02/08/2011 at 8:00 a.m.
2011 Registration for returning gardeners ends 02/23/2011 at 5:00 p.m.
2011 Registration for new gardeners begins 03/01/2011 at 8:00 a.m.
Website: www.beavertonoregon.gov/departments/gardens/
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Congratulations Fir Grove Library!!
Posted on: 2010-12-09
Beaverton's Fir Grove Elementary is only Portland-area school to meet quality school library criteria
Website: www.equitygroup.com/shared/fs/0046/004600083/Fir%20Grove%20Library.pdf
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How to Get Help for Your Family or Business
Posted on: 2010-03-24
How to Get Help for Your Family or Business
Website: www.beavertonoregon.gov/departments/neighborhoods/resources/
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Free Document Shredding! NEW LOCATION
Posted on: 2009-08-12
The Beaverton Police Department will be sponsoring free shredding events from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the following locations:
December 11, 2010 – Tektronix - 13975 SW Karl Braun Dr.
February 19, 2011 – Tektronix - 13975 SW Karl Braun Dr.
April 16, 2011 – Tektronix - 13975 SW Karl Braun Dr.
August 13, 2011 – Tektronix - 13975 SW Karl Braun Dr.
October 15, 2011 – Tektronix - 13975 SW Karl Braun Dr.
December 10, 2011 – Tektronix - 13975 SW Karl Braun Dr.
Website: beavertonpolice.org/community/events/docshredding.aspx
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Crime Maps Online
Posted on: 2008-03-11
Crime Maps Online is an easy to use Web-based system that simplifies the mapping and tracking of crimes reported to the Beaverton Police Department. The Crime Maps Online database contains reports entered since January, 2003. Crime reports are not entered into the system immediately, however, and it may take up to three months before some reports appear here. Crime Maps Online should be viewed as a supplement to other sources of information on this Web site, not a replacement
Website: beavertonpolice.org/crime/disclaimer.aspx
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Report Graffiti - Help Keep Beaverton Graffiti Free
Posted on: 2007-06-20
Graffiti Removal Program
Graffiti Abatement
A Partnership with the Community
Although some graffiti is gang related, most of Beaverton's graffiti is the result of individual acts of vandalism perpetrated by people seeking attention. The Beaverton Police aggressively track and pursue graffiti vandalism. This is why all graffiti must be reported before it is removed. Officers take photographs of graffiti and maintain the information in a database to track occurrences and aid in the investigation and apprehension of suspects.
Reporting graffiti to the Beaverton Police Department is an important first step and may help prevent another crime. To report graffiti call (503) 629-0111.
Website: www.beavertonoregon.gov/departments/codeservices
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Code Services - Report a Problem
Posted on: 2006-07-19
Code Services works with the people of Beaverton to promote awareness & compliance with municipal codes, our goal is to enhance the quality of life throughout our City
Website: www.beavertonoregon.gov/departments/codeservices
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