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Community
Margie Templeton's "Red Door at Seal Rock" earned Best of Show at the Village Gallery of Arts Fall Awards Show in Cedar Mill, with six local artists recognized from roughly 40 entries judged by plein air painter Kristina Sellers.
Community
Beaverton School District's Clothes for Kids program has partnered with Toyota for a "Spread the Warmth" coat drive collecting 200 new or gently used winter coats by Oct. 30, with drop-offs at 14 schools including Bethany, Cedar Mill and Rock Creek.
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Village Gallery of Arts in Cedar Mill will host rotating artist demonstrations during the 16th annual Washington County Open Studios tour on Oct. 17–18, building on last year's turnout of more than 150 visitors.
Community
Bethany Village hosts its free annual Oktoberfest on Saturday, Sept. 12, from 1 to 5 p.m. at 4720 NW Bethany Blvd., featuring more than 40 vendors, the Z Musikmakers band, a stein-holding competition and a Portland Dance Center performance.
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