The Banks chapter of the National FFA Organization will be the beneficiary of a fundraiser spearheaded by 9-year-old Colton Joe Bernards on September 7.
Events
The 78th Annual Banks BBQ Truck & Tractor Pull has begun
The Banks BBQ kicked off Friday night at Banks’ Sunset Park with the clink of poker chips and nearly 60 gamblers hoping to win big.
National Night Out is Tuesday
Join local public safety and government agencies, and enjoy free hot dogs and drinks courtesy of Jim’s Market at Sunset Speedway for the annual National Night Out event held Tuesday, August 6 starting at 6 p.m.
Merkley to hold Washington Co. town hall in Sherwood
Oregon’s junior Senator Jeff Merkley will host a town hall for Washington County residents Monday, August 12 at 12 p.m. at the Sherwood Middle School gym. That’s a bit further afield than a similar town hall scheduled by his senior counterpart Senator Ron Wyden, who is holding a Washington County[Read More…]
PHOTOS: The 2024 Washington County Fair opens
The Washington County Fair opened Friday evening, drawing crowds to Hillsboro from all over the county and beyond. The free event, running now through July 28 at what are now called the Westside Commons near the Hillsboro Airport, has live music, livestock shows, a carnival, exhibitions, vendors, classic fair fare,[Read More…]
Stub Stewart State Park will host ‘The Witches’ Saturday night
Stub Stewart State Park is host to a variety of activities — disc golf, horseback riding, mountain biking, to name a few — and for one night on Saturday, July 20, the park will transform into a movie theater for a free showing of Director Nicolas Roeg’s The Witches.
Tom’s Berry Festival is Saturday, July 13
Tom’s Berry Festival, an annual growing tradition at Tom’s Berry Patch just outside of Banks, will be held Saturday, July 13 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Barrel rides, a pie eating contest, vendors, discounted U-pick and more are planned.
Hagg Lake to host two summer concerts in 2024
Washington County Parks will host two free concerts at Hagg Lake’s Boat Ramp C this summer, the first featuring Nate Botsford Saturday, July 13 and the second Rockit Radio Saturday August 3. The park’s usual $7 parking fee still applies.
‘Raise a Glass’ fundraiser will support library of things
The deadline to buy a ticket to the Raise a Glass fundraiser to support a new Library of Things in Banks is today, and only 14 tickets remain.
July 4 festivities in Banks include fireworks, race, talent show and more
Fireworks, a beer garden, live music, a talent show and more are on tap for an Independence Day celebration in Banks.