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Tigard Library News Letter
The Tigard Library - more than just a great place to read. Take a look at the News Letter
Food for Fines
Do you have overdue library fines? Reduce or eliminate them while helping those in need. The Tigard Public Library will hold its second Food-for-Fines drive Sunday, December 6 through Saturday, December 12. Food collected will be donated to a Tigard food pantry to be distributed to local families in need.Every two non-perishable food items donated will equal $1 in fines. A maximum of $10 per account may be waived with food donations, but patrons may contribute as many food items as they wish. The Library will also accept cash donations to the food pantry. Donated food will be used only toward payment of fines—not for damaged or lost items or accounts that have been sent to collections. Acceptable donations include: Canned meats (tuna, chicken, salmon) Canned and box meals (chili, soup, macaroni and cheese, etc.) Peanut butter Pasta, rice, cereal Canned fruits and 100% fruit juice Please, no unlabeled or rusty cans, homemade, perishable or open items. Questions? Call 503-684-6537.
The November/December 2009 issue of Rider Insider is out
In this issue you will find information on the transition from Fareless Square to the “Free Rail Zone,” holiday service information, winter service changes, and helpful travel tips during severe winter weather. Click Here For More Information
TriMet · 4012 SE 17th Ave · Portland, OR 97202 · 503-238-RIDE (7433) · trimet.org
TriMet · 4012 SE 17th Ave · Portland, OR 97202 · 503-238-RIDE (7433) · trimet.org
Tree Lighting Festivities - Downtown Tigard
* Friday, December 4, 2009 @ 6:45 p.m.
Join friends and neighbors in downtown Tigard on Friday, December 4 at 6:45 p.m. for a holiday tree lighting event. Santa will arrive at Liberty Park at the corner of 99W and Main Street to light the tree around 7 p.m. Afterwards, children will be able to greet Santa and Mrs. Claus.
Bring your family and friends to enjoy hot cocoa and cookies.
If you have questions, contact Jane Davies, Tigard Tree Lighting volunteer at 503-816-7084.
KATU TV Tigard Community Web Site
KATU has launched 28 new neighborhood Web sites including Tigard, with more in the works.
Just like there are many media sources and voices, The KATU site is another way to connet communities and become a go-to resource for you and your community.
The KATU TV contribution includes aggregated news content and discussion topics started, not only by th KATU TV newsroom journalists, but also their fleet of community bloggers and, most importantly, by YOU and your neighbors.
This is another place for conversations to start and communities to connect on the issues that are important and relevant to where you live. We’re taking the news gathered in and from your neighborhoods and publishing it in a place you care about.
Just like there are many media sources and voices, The KATU site is another way to connet communities and become a go-to resource for you and your community.
The KATU TV contribution includes aggregated news content and discussion topics started, not only by th KATU TV newsroom journalists, but also their fleet of community bloggers and, most importantly, by YOU and your neighbors.
This is another place for conversations to start and communities to connect on the issues that are important and relevant to where you live. We’re taking the news gathered in and from your neighborhoods and publishing it in a place you care about.
Events At Your Tigard Library -
See what's going on this month at the Tigard Library.
So many events you will be surprised.
So many events you will be surprised.
Blogspot Help Needed for Southview (Area 8)
Southview (Tigard Neighborhood Area 8). Will miss the help of Dianna Weston. Dianna was selected for the Comunity Events Coordinator position for the City of Tigard (Congrats Dianna !!).
To remove any appearance of a conflict of interest she has left her volenteer post here at the Southview (tigard area8) blog spot for one that pays $$$.
That provides an opportunity for anyone in the Tigard Area 8 neighborhood that would like to learn about and help with the blog for our neighborhood. If you are interested or know of someone that may be interested please respond via the reader comments on this post.
Many Thanks, your lonely blogger, Ron
To remove any appearance of a conflict of interest she has left her volenteer post here at the Southview (tigard area8) blog spot for one that pays $$$.
That provides an opportunity for anyone in the Tigard Area 8 neighborhood that would like to learn about and help with the blog for our neighborhood. If you are interested or know of someone that may be interested please respond via the reader comments on this post.
Many Thanks, your lonely blogger, Ron
Tigard Residents Have Access to Easy-to-Use Prescription Drug Discount Card
Tigard launched a program to help provide residents with some relief from the high cost of prescription drugs. The city is making free prescription drug discount cards available to city residents through a program sponsored by the National League of Cities (NLC).
The cards are available at the Tigard City Hall, Public Library, Permit Center, Police Department and Water Building.
Very shortly the NLC will enable a link that allows residents to go on-line and print their own copy of the card, eliminating the need to visit any of the above-mentioned locations.
The discount cards offer city residents average savings of 20 percent off the retail price of commonly prescribed drugs. Read More....
The cards are available at the Tigard City Hall, Public Library, Permit Center, Police Department and Water Building.
Very shortly the NLC will enable a link that allows residents to go on-line and print their own copy of the card, eliminating the need to visit any of the above-mentioned locations.
The discount cards offer city residents average savings of 20 percent off the retail price of commonly prescribed drugs. Read More....
Which Projects Have Been Funded In Your Neighborhood?
Tigard’s Capital Improvement Plan for 2009-2014 is now available online at http://www.tigard-or.gov/city_hall/departments/engineering/cip_projects/default.asp . To receive an electronic copy or to purchase a hard copy, please contact Carissa Collins, Sr. Management Analyst, at 503-718-2643 or Carissa@tigard-or.gov.
Your Garage Sale Could Be Advertised Here!
If you or your entire neighborhood is having a garage sale, you can advertise here, on your neighborhood web site. For information on the City of Tigard sign code, click: HERE
What Is The Futrue For Parks In Tigard?
The Draft of the Park System Master Plan Update is now available online. Public comments are welcome!
Read more here...
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