Concerts at Calvin presents Portland Youth Philharmonic and special guests
On Friday, October 11 at 7:30 pm, Portland Youth Philharmonic’s chamber orchestra Camerata PYP welcomes special guests Venezuelan-Spanish composer, conductor, and trumpet player Giancarlo...
City Council proclaims October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month
“Why don’t they just leave?” is a question commonly asked about survivors of domestic violence. People asking this question are typically unaware of the...
Tigard High School Gets an Upgrade (Partially)
As students and teachers alike began the new school year at Tigard High School, they were introduced to a somewhat familiar but also brand-new...
What you need when buying a home
Becoming a homeowner is a big life change that can be overwhelming without research and preparation. Luckily, we’ve got you covered! If you’re considering...
5-Easy Steps to Help Parents Effectively Prepare their Home for Winter
It is true that as we become older we keep an eye on our parents helping them with the upkeep of their home. In...
Oktoberfest with a Twist
On Sunday a small but vibrant Oktoberfest celebration took place at King City Senior Village, but this year the annual celebration took on a...
Book Bingeing: A Season with the Witch by J.W. Ocker
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live in Salem, Massachusetts during the month of October? J.W. Ocker did. So, he...
Rebel Fight Club opens to knock out Parkinson’s Disease
Stop by Kimberly Berg’s new Rebel Fit Club in downtown Tigard during a circuit training class, and you will hear great classic rock music...
Association Rules: How We All Benefit From Them
Many people living in active 55+ communities like Summerfield, King City and Highlands want as few rules as possible, but the fact is that...
Summerfield Women’s Golf presents $7,000 Check to Caring Closet
Low-income students in the Tigard-Tualatin School District were the winners again this year when the Summerfield Women’s Golf Club made the Caring Closet the...
Medicare Health Plans: It’s Worthwhile to Review Your Coverage
Each year, Medicare’s annual election period (AEP) is from October 15 to December 7. During AEP it’s a great time to review and compare...
Understanding Ages and Stages
Helping You Navigate Your Journey Through Parenting
What’s the first thing many women do when they find out they’re pregnant? They run out and buy the...
Planet Fitness to occupy long-vacant Albertson’s building
Store opening slated for January 2nd
The denizens of Tigard may just become more fit next year, thanks to Planet Fitness opening a new club...
Tigard Artist One of 50 to Open Private Studios to Public
After creating ceramics and jewelry plus painting with acrylic for most of her life, four years ago Tigard artist Theresa Hirschmann honed in on...
Dear Tigard High School Class of 1979
By the time you read this, you will have experienced your 40th reunion event. I hope that it was a major success.
Depending on how...
Sammi the Clinic Cat Provides Arthritis Advice
Dear Diary,
Day #7 of rain and impending winter gloom. The cool mornings have begun, oh how I miss basking in the warmth of the...
The Most Common Pet Questions We Hear – Part 2
Note: the first part of this article appeared in the September edition of Tigard Life. You can find the full article at tigardlife.com/featured/pet-questions.
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Historic Durham School Turns 99
A white wooden building framed by bright red doors and exposed rafters turns 99 years old this year. The historic Durham School building sits...
Strong Women Wanted: Fire & Rescue
In a male-dominated field, strong female firefighters are actively bringing up the next generation of female firefighters. Portland Fire and Rescue started a camp...
Roger Bates Runs Tigard
Roger Bates is an engineer but every chance he gets he laces up his running shoes and hits the pavement running. His passion for...
