A special performance this Thursday kicks off the Bag & Baggage production of Twelfth Night.

Get coffee and some grub at 8 am Wednesday morning at Longbottom Coffee & Tea, then network with other young professionals.

The annual summer concert series at the winery hosts its third concert of the series featuring Old Elbows on stage. Pulled pork sandwiches are the featured entree.

Best known for the big water tank, the park has recently gone through a makeover to spruce up the restrooms and playground. More exciting is the history of the somewhat cursed water tank at the park.

Indigo Summer DogFest 2010 at OCU at Indigo Ranch Indigo Rescue, a non-profit animal rescue organization with a goal to end pet overpopulation and abandonment in the greater Portland community, opened OCU at Indigo Ranch in 2007, a 16...

Car races, a concert, an old movie, and the farmers' markets highlight weekend festivities in Hillsboro. Plus you can skate all night at Skate world. Then next weekend is the annual Fourth of July parade, but this year it will be on Saturday July 3rd.

Monthly gathering runs from 5 to 7 pm at Wassabi in Tanasbourne.

As summertime approaches, all the water fountains are now on in the parks and at the Hillsboro Civic Center. This includes the new play fountain at 53rd Avenue Park, which is now the biggest in town.

Old growth native Oak trees dominate Shadywood Park, located in the middle of the city, which provide plenty of shade, thus the park name. Additionally, the park has picnic areas, a playground, and even a volleyball court.

Dog Wash Indigo Rescue...

The little known Ki-a-Kuts Falls remained lost until 1993, and remain obscure despite some media coverage. Part of the problem is the remoteness, while another difficulty is that there is not a trail to the waterfall.

Free kid's fair in Hillsboro goes from 11 am to 2 pm on Saturday and features SWAT and other emergency vehicles. Plus kids can learn bike safety from the county sheriff's office.

I just want to know who said buildings were pretty in pink?  On TV Hwy, there are two buildings, seperated by a moorish green colored building, that are shockingly pink.  Not mauve colored.....not pale rose....not even pale pink..... No... They...

A quirky dining establishment with plenty of history has seen better times with its food and service. Unfortunately, the problem seems to be more widespread within the company.

WCSOPassport to Women's Safety Fair...

Opened in 1990, Turner Creek Park is becoming one of the older parks in the city. The medium sized park includes two tennis courts, some ball fields, off-street parking, and plenty of natural areas split by the namesake Turner Creek.

Hillsboro has over 40 public tennis courts between parks and schools, and the parks department has a variety of programs to teach you how to play the game.

Monthly gathering runs from 5 to 7 pm at Coyote's Bar & Grill on Baseline at 53rd Avenue.

Another road widening project on a major north-south route will start next year as the widening on Cornelius Pass Road is finished. This project will add a center turn lane to Brookwood between Main/Baseline and TV Highway.

Part of Orenco Station, the park is one of the few parks in the city's park system that was not developed by the city. The park has a half-basketball court, a playground, picnic areas, and a large fire pit designed for groups.

Want to fly the plane yourself? Learn what it takes on Saturday during International Learn to Fly Day at the Hillsboro Airport or an airport near you.

Activities around town run the gamut from classical music to lacrosse, with a couple farmers' markets in between. There is even inmate artwork on display downtown and a dog show at the fairgrounds.

Starting in June the section between the MAX line and Baseline will be closed for up to eight months. Currently prep work is being completed on the section, as well as improvements to the west on NW 231st as it is prepared to serve as the main detour route.

The twenty-year-old park features more than meets the eye for those who take time to explore the hidden natural areas. For the less adventurous, there are still your standard park features like a playground and picnic tables.

The county's ballot has a few minor errors, and the justice of the peace position needs to be better explained.

As always, May 5th is Cinco de Mayo, which falls on a Wednesday this year. So the events were over the weekend, which leaves the main option for celebrating as your local Mexican restaurant not named Taco Bell. And Hillsboro has plenty of Mexican restaurants from mom and pop joints to your chain places.

Hillsboro's oldest park lies along TV Highway where it becomes Tenth, and still has the only city pool. It also has a library branch, lots of picnic tables, and is home to Showtime at Shute, a summer concert series.

You can buy some plants, books, fresh vegies, or even some antiques this weekend in Hillsboro. If you are not looking to buy, you can check on the Kentucky Derby or West Side Story at The Venetian.

Scarlet is a 3 year old Australian Shepherd mix. She's a little shy, but she's also very sweet, and she loves to play!

Things start at 5 pm at Bugatti's and feature former mayor Tom Hughes.