Hilhi Girls Soccer Team Supports Colleagues in Hood River

Last fall, we told you about the Hilhi Girls Soccer team giving "secret sister" gifts and a $500 donation to their rivals at Hood River Valley High School in support of relief efforts for the Eagle Creek Fire that devastated the Gorge. This year, the team decided to donate another $1,500 toward rebuilding efforts, keeping the spirit of giving alive. Coach Dean Miyama explains: "More than the lessons learned from being part of a team and competing, it's nice for the players to embrace the fact that we need to help out everyone, not just friends and family, but strangers and opponents as well." Read more about their generous donation here.

Economic Forecast and Budget Outlook

Oregon's December revenue forecast was released on Wednesday, Nov. 14. The forecast indicates current growth remaining strong with solid gains in the near-term, and slowing to a more sustainable rate in the outlying years. This growth does not necessarily mean more money for K-12 education, however. Without a strong commitment to K-12 education in the Legislature's 2019 budgeting process and/or statewide revenue reform, HSD could be facing a shortfall of more than $20 million in the 2019-21 biennium. Read more on the Budget Matters page of our website.

#GivingTuesday

By now, we've passed Black Friday and Shop Local Saturday and are in the midst of Cyber Monday, but tomorrow is an equally noteworthy day: #GivingTuesday! This is a day dedicated to non-profit organizations whose work supports people in need and important causes in our community throughout the year. Consider a gift to the Hillsboro Schools Foundation, to your local school, or to your favorite charity(ies) this holiday season!

U.S. Senator Wyden Holds Town Hall Meeting

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U.S. Senator Ron Wyden will hold a Washington County Town Hall meeting from 10:30 a.m. to noon this Friday, Nov. 30, in the Tualatin High School auditorium, 22300 SW Boones Ferry Rd., Tualatin. Parking will be available at the Horizon Community Church located at 23370 SW Boones Ferry Rd. A shuttle bus will leave the church lot by 9:45 a.m. for anyone wishing to use that option. Otherwise, it is a short walk to the auditorium. The shuttle bus will return guests to the parking lot after the event concludes at noon.

Hillsboro Artisan Bazaar and Holly Days

The Hillsboro Senior Center, 750 SE 8th Ave., will host an Artisan Bazaar from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 30, and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 1. The Bazaar features handmade crafts, fine art, specialty food, and holiday entertainment, with proceeds benefiting meal and wellness programs at the Senior Center. Then, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Dec. 1, the City of Hillsboro hosts its annual Holly Days artisan fair in downtown Hillsboro. This event includes more than 40 vendor booths, multiple indoor dining and shopping options, entertainment, and a tree-lighting ceremony at 5:30 p.m.