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 The city of Tigard developed a neighborhood web program. Each Tigard Neighborhood has its own web page that designed to strengthen neighborhood connections and serve as an accessible communication and information center. The news in this section is consolidated directly from those blogs.
Below are links to the individual blogs:
Tigard Area 1 Neighborhood
Tigard Area 2 Neighborhood
Tigard Area 3 Neighborhood
Tigard Area 4 Neighborhood
Tigard Area 5 Neighborhood
Tigard Area 6 Neighborhood
Tigard Area 7 Neighborhood
Tigard Area 8 Neighborhood
Cook Park Neighborhood
Area 10 Neighborhood
Tigard Area 11 Neighborhood
Tigard Area 12 Neighborhood
West Tigard Neighborhood
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Hawaiian slack-key guitarist Mark Nelson concludes the Tigard Public Library’s free outdoor summer concert series on Thursday, September 16, at 6 p.m. in the Library’s courtyard. Hawaiian Slack-key guitar is a unique style of tuning achieved by loosening or slackening the guitar keys.
The bass sound is played on the lower register while the melody is played on the higher register at the same time. This unique blending of sounds results in an intricate, rich and soulful harmony.
The Library will provide seating for this concert. In case of rain, the concert will be held in the Library Community Room. The series is sponsored by the Friends of Tigard Library. For more information about this concert or other events at the Library, call 503-718-2517 or visit the Library’s website at http://www.tigard-or.gov/library
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Slurry seals consist of a thin layer of asphalt binder on top of the existing pavement to restore the street surface. These will be installed in the Cook Park neighborhood south of Durham Rd and in northwestern Tigard. It will be necessary to close each street for one day to do the slurry seal work. Our inspectors and the contractor will do their best to keep access available for residents as much as possible.
Slurry seal work will be performed in Northwestern Tigard (west of 130th and north of Bull Mountain) from September 7th through 15th. This schedule is tentative, as weather, workload, mechanical issues, or a host of other factors could cause a change in schedule.
The contractor will start as early as 7:00 a.m. spreading the slurry seal, which is a thick oil mixed with sand, on top of the street. Most streets are done in the morning. The slurry seal mixture typically takes 4 to 6 hours to dry.
PLEASE NOTE: On the day of the Slurry Seal, the street may be closed as early as 7:00 a.m. Residents needing their vehicles should park on another street the night before or early morning of the work. Residents can leave their vehicles in their driveway or garage as long as they don't need to get out during the day. Crews will reopen the street when it is dry enough to walk or drive on, which is typically by 5:00 p.m.
Water impedes the adhesion of the slurry seal. Please turn off sprinklers that cause water to flow into the street. Please also avoid any activities (such as car washing) that will cause water to flow into the street. All vehicles, pedestrians, children, and pets must be kept off the street during this drying time.
Please call our project hotline at 503-718-2760 with any questions or concerns. Thank you for your patience during construction.
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The Tigard Public Library will host an introduction to Facebook® for businesses on Thursday, September 9, from 7-8:30 p.m. The program will take a hands-on approach to setting up and maintaining a Facebook® page dedicated to businesses.
Attendees can learn ways to provide more exposure for their small or home business by expanding their Facebook® expertise. The class will provide tips on how to start a conversation with clients, share important updates and increase recognition of a business’ brand without spending a penny on advertising.
This free class will be held at the Library Technology Room where seating is limited to the first 16 participants. The Library’s website at: http://www.tigard-or.gov/library/ has more information about this and other programs under Adult Events. To register for the class, participants should call 503-718-2517.
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The Tigard Public Library’s series of gaming events, Minds at Play, continues in September with a special event just for teens. The Get Schooled Teen Game Fest will be held on Thursday, Sept. 23 from 5-7 p.m. in the Library’s Community Room.
Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to play a variety of games for the Nintendo Wii™ and Xbox®, including Rock Band®, Super Smash Bros. Brawl™ and Mario Kart™. At this event, players can demonstrate and teach their best moves and sickest gaming skills to their fellow gamers, thus enhancing their competition. The Library challenges teen participants to teach an old librarian a new trick!
Events at the Library are always free. For more information, please call the Library at 503-718-2656 or visit the Library’s website at www.tigard-or.gov/library and click on Adult, Teen or Kids Events.
The Get Schooled Game Fest is part of Minds at Play, a year-long gaming series for people of all ages sponsored by a grant. The series provides opportunities for patrons to enhance their technology and strategic skills while socializing and engaging in some friendly competition. Minds at Play is supported in whole or part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Library Services and Technology Act, administered by the Oregon State Library.
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6th Annual Family Fest Celebrates Tigard Families
The Family Fest Planning Committee has added another weekend to the city's annual celebration.
Join friends and family for the citywide celebration on two consecutive weekends: Saturday, September 11, and September 17-18.
Saturday, September 11 @ Cook Park:
Texas BBQ at 4:30 PM
Ice Cream served up by the Lions2000 Club at 6 PM
Music by the Tualatin Valley Community Band at the Gazebo, 7 PM
Fireworks at dusk
Friday, September 17 @ Tigard Library:
Research your family roots with the help of genealogy experts from 6-8 PM upstairs in the Technology Room.
Family Celebrations Around the World, a hands-on evening for the whole family, 6:30-7:30 PM in the Community Room.
Saturday, September 18 @ City Hall and Summerlake Dog Park:
5K Fun Run/Walk: Register online today or on race day at City Hall beginning at 8 AM. Race begins at
9 AM. Following the race, join us for a free yummy breakfast at the finish line. Free shuttle rides will take you back to City Hall.
Online registration is OPEN at www.tigard-or.gov/family_festival. You'll also find a copy of the race map on the city's web site.
Pet Parade, 11 AM at Summerlake Dog Park: enter your cat, dog, guinea pig, gerbil or even your goldfish! There will be prizes and musical entertainment by the Petropolitan Jazz Band. Both events will be held in Summerlake Park (south of Scholls Ferry Road and east of 135th Avenue at 11450 SW Winterlake Drive) on Saturday, September 18. Pet treats will be provided by Davidson's Restaurant.
If you have questions, contact Dianna Weston at
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or 503-718-2402.
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