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TAKE A CLOSER LOOK
F
olks might not exactly be striding down city streets singing "Happy Days Are
Here Again," but a fresh wind seems to be blowing as spring arrives this year.
The local economy is gaining steam, people are feeling more positive and
Closer Look, our annual resource guide to western Washington County, is completed
and in readers' hands.
We hope the information inside this special section will help you appreciate your town, your neighborhood and nearby
amenities more than ever. Inside these pages you can discover the best places to savor a meal, water ski or buy a new outfit.
We’ve got the scoop on local recreational opportunities, festivals and fairs — all year round.
Whether it’s the Banks Fourth of July celebration, the Forest Grove Concours d’Elegance antique car show, Centro Cultural
Children's Day in Cornelius or Gaston’s Wapato Showdown, you’ll find what you need for a great weekend in our calendar
of events.
Take in the Wednesday farmers market, grab some island flavor at Pacific University’s annual lu’au or enjoy a glass of
wine at Urban Decanter. You’ll soon come to understand why our county is a showcase for artistic and cultural diversity,
too. Venture out to Hagg Lake and bike, fish or hike to your heart's content. Take in the sights and smells of the Washington
County Fair and Rodeo. Toe the line at a community fun run.
With a little imagination and a bit of open space on your calendar, this Closer Look guide, produced by the News-Times
in cooperation with our local Chambers of Commerce, will assist you in planning a year’s worth of discoveries.
Remember to patronize area businesses and keep your hard-earned dollars in your community, providing jobs for your
family and neighbors and a stable tax base for public services we all need and use. Among their ranks are purveyors of
organic produce, fine wines, handmade jewelry and forest products. Closer Look can steer you to the best places to get your
fender fixed, your real estate sold or your back adjusted.
If you take a closer look at the service organizations and businesses in our communities listed in these pages, we think
you’ll better understand why our little corner of Oregon stands out from all the others.