Beaverton Downtown Association Celebrates Completion of Community Pollinator Pathway
The Beaverton Downtown Association (BDA) is proud to announce the completion of its Pollinator Pathway, a community-led environmental initiative connecting native plant installations across downtown Beaverton. The project supports pollinators such as bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects while strengthening partnerships between local businesses, volunteers, and civic institutions. The completed…
Oregon Main Street Announces Business of the Year,Among Other Recipients of the Prestigious Excellence on Main Awards
SALEM, Oregon – Oregon Main Street, which is part of Oregon Heritage, Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, announced its 2025 “Excellence on Main” award winners during the annual Main Street conference on October 8th in Albany. Created in 2010, the annual Excellence on Main awards honor outstanding accomplishments, activities, and…
Beaverton Among Recipients of “Excellence on Main” Awards
SALEM, Oregon – Oregon Main Street announced its 2025 “Excellence on Main” award winners on October 8 during the Opening Session of the Main Street conference in Albany. Created in 2010, the annual Excellence on Main awards honor outstanding efforts to sustain and enhance historic downtowns across the state. A…
Lighting the Way: New Streetlights Installed on Washington for Pedestrian Safety
Thanks to ongoing advocacy from the Beaverton Downtown Association (BDA) and dedicated collaboration with City of Beaverton staff, downtown just got a little brighter—and a lot safer. Two new streetlights have been installed on Washington between 3rd and 4th Street and another existing light was upgraded on the same side…
BEAVERTON DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION
Beaverton, OR (5/19/25)] – Beaverton Downtown Organization has been designated as an Accredited Main Street America program for meeting rigorous performance standards. Each year, Main Street America and its partners announce the list of designated programs to recognize their exceptional commitment to preservation-based economic development and community revitalization through the Main…
Looking for: Treasurer
The Beaverton Downtown Association is looking for a reliable and organized Treasurer to help manage our group’s finances. This role includes tracking income and expenses, creating simple financial reports, keeping accurate records, and working with the team to build and stick to a budget. No CPA required-just someone who’s good…
Just a Dash: Where Flavor Meets Community in Beaverton
If you’re looking for more than just good food, check out Just a Dash, a small but mighty restaurant tucked away on SW First Street. It’s quickly becoming one of Beaverton’s best-kept secrets, offering delicious, locally inspired meals in a warm and welcoming space. Whether you’re grabbing a quick lunch…
A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Incredible Sponsors and Supporters!
Hello Beaverton Community, On behalf of the Beaverton Downtown Association (BDA), I am thrilled to extend our deepest gratitude to the incredible sponsors and supporters who have made our recent events a resounding success. First and foremost, a huge thank you to Umpqua Bank and Ziply Internet. Your generous sponsorships were pivotal in…
Downtown Beaverton Association Announces Expansion of Boundaries
Dear Beaverton Community, We are thrilled to announce an exciting development for the Beaverton Downtown Association (BDA). As part of our ongoing commitment to enhancing and revitalizing our beloved downtown, we are expanding our boundaries to better serve and include more of our vibrant community. This expansion will be effective…
Upcoming Events
Starry Starry Cannon Beach Paint & Sip at Lazy Days
Order some grub and grab a drink for this super fun and easy paint party experience! We’ve got the long tables reserved for us as you walk in. This venue holds 15 painters. Please arrive 10 minutes before start time. Carrie will be guiding you step-by-step to create this
Beard Decorating With Queen Pluto
Join us for an afternoon of crafty fun decorating beards with Queen Pluto! May 23rd, 2–4 PM at First Street Commons. Bring your creativity—we’ll bring the sparkle!
Nonprofit Blood Drive | Bloodworks Northwest
Every summer, hospitals having blood supplies on hand is critical during the 100 deadliest days between Memorial Day and Labor Day. During this time, more folks are taking vacations and not donating blood as frequently, and simultaneously hospitals tend to see an uptick in traumas and emergencies with more
Nonprofit Blood Drive | Bloodworks Northwest
Sign up now to give blood with Bloodworks Northwest to support local patients in local hospitals right here in the Pacific Northwest: https://donate.bloodworksnw.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/100186 Monday, July 6 | 11:00 am – 5:00 pm Blood Drive inside Beaverton City Library Conference Room For questions, including those about eligibility, visit www.bloodworksnw.org/eligibility-checker or
Nonprofit Blood Drive | Bloodworks Northwest
Sign up now to give blood with Bloodworks Northwest to support local patients in local hospitals right here in the Pacific Northwest: https://donate.bloodworksnw.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/100185 Monday, July 6 | 11:00 am – 5:00 pm Blood Drive inside Beaverton City Library Conference Room For questions, including those about eligibility, visit www.bloodworksnw.org/eligibility-checker or
BEAVERTON HISTORY DAY-THE MAKINGS OF A CITY
By Ann Koppy, BHSoc Historian The road to Beaverton’s incorporation began in the valleys of the Ohio, Mississippi, and Missouri Rivers with the great westward migration of the 1840s. Settlers came overland via wagon train or around Cape Horn by ship to the fertile...
WINTER IS A TIME TO PLAY: THE EXPERIENCE THEATER PROJECT
The Experience Theater Project is staging their production of Great Gatsby’s Daisy. The story is based on F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel, The Great Gatsby reimagined and adapted by the play’s director, Alisa Stewart. The play will run on Friday, Saturday, and...
A PROMISE IN TIME: COVENANT CLOCKS
by Merlin Douglass In a world where every appliance, every phone is a timepiece, people still get sentimental about their clocks. They are often heirlooms, reminders of childhood and relatives that have passed on. “People sometimes come to us in tears,” Daniel...
THE BEAVERTON MASONIC LODGE
If you’ve ever wondered about the goings on inside the doors at 4690 Watson, pull up a chair and we’ll spill the tea. It’s the oldest commercial building in Beaverton, and was constructed in 1932, home to the mysterious Masonic lodge brotherhood. Now, while the...
BEAVERTON HIGH SCHOOL HOLIDAY MUSIC SHOWS
Beaverton High School Band I sure hope you don’t have anything planned this week because a holiday gift just arrived that promises an evening of family entertainment at a price everyone can afford. Beaverton High School music students have been preparing since...
DON’T FRET OVER HOLIDAY GIFTS! HEAD TO DOWNTOWN BEAVERTON INSTEAD
Beaverton Businesses with Holiday Vibes... How many ways can you say holiday shopping without leaving the cozy comfort of Beaverton downtown? A baker’s dozen and then some. We are here to count the ways! Staghorn Mercantile. 12650 SW Farmington Rd., 503-520-1631,...
SHOP SMALL, SHOP LOCAL, SHOP FORAGER
Is Hazzel Svvengar riding the new wave of fashion acquisition? Maybe. In a world awash in stuff, how do you find the one thing you are looking for? That one specific item that fits your core aesthetic whether it’s cottage core, dark academia or my personal...
THE PASSPORT TO OLD TOWN IS BACK!
The Passport to Old Town Beaverton is back! After taking a break to update the passport to be more COVID-friendly, we now have a mobile app, and it’s really cool. We are starting small this year as we experiment and grow with this new app, but you’ll still...
FARMER AND THE BEAST
By Merlin Douglass Beaverton is set to welcome yet another hugely popular food cart at the new Breakside Brewery beer garden and cart pod at 1st and Angel, proving once again how flexibility and the willingness to go all in on a dream can produce amazing results. When...