Tigard Life

07/09/2025

The reviews are coming in, and audiences are calling "Waitress"
"Fantastic," "Incredible," and "Outstanding." The Broadway Rose Theatre Company is Tigard's own professional, world-class theatre company. Good seats are still available!

07/09/2025

It's so sad to hear that another local institution, Ernesto's Italian Restaurant, in business for nearly 40 years, will be shutting down later this month. Where will you get your Italian fix in the future?

07/09/2025

🎂🎈Happy 70th Anniversary, Tigard Chamber of Commerce!🎉🥳

The Tigard Area Chamber of Commerce is celebrating 70 years of service and community impact with a Birthday-style Celebration at Summerlake Park this Friday, July 11, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Since 1955, the Tigard Chamber has played a vital role in shaping the economic landscape of Tigard, supporting local businesses, and fostering a thriving community.

This free, family-friendly event will feature delicious food, cold drinks, lawn games, music, cake, and the chance to connect with longtime and new members of Tigard’s vibrant business community. It’s also an opportunity to reflect on the Chamber’s past achievements and look forward to the exciting future ahead.

Whether you’ve been a member for decades or are new to the Tigard area, this event is a great way to meet fellow community leaders, enjoy a beautiful summer evening at the park, and celebrate the legacy and future of the Tigard Area Chamber of Commerce.

07/07/2025

¡Viva Tualatin! Returns next weekend, Saturday, July 12, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Tualatin Community Park. This celebration of diversity and community spirit is one of Tualatin’s most anticipated events of the year. The festival promises an unforgettable experience for the whole family, featuring live entertainment, cultural performances, and food vendors offering a diverse range of cuisines.

¡Viva Tualatin! is jam-packed with family-friendly activities. Test your skills on the mechanical bull, cool off on the water slide, or unleash your creativity with crafts, a giant coloring mural, and chalk art. Don’t miss the chance to browse unique treasures from talented artisans and vendors, offering everything from art to clothing to accessories.

This year’s event schedule features live performances from Grupo Mparable, Noche Cultural, and A Cara O Cruz.

A new highlight for 2025 is the Parade in the Park. The parade, starting at 4 p.m., invites participants of all ages to join in and make a lot of noise. Flags, bubbles, and noisemakers will be provided for use during the short loop around the park.

The event is free to attend and open to the public. Be sure to stop by the City booth for a chance to receive a special ¡Viva Tualatin! pennant or sticker for this year’s event. We hope you’ll join us for this vibrant celebration of Tualatin’s diverse culture and community!

07/04/2025

Wishing you all a Happy and Safe Independence Day!

07/03/2025

Yesterday, we shared some information on the Tigard 4th of July Celebration and Drone Show, but if you're more interested in daytime activities, parades and fun at the park, including food trucks, live entertainment and lawn games, you might want to check out King City's 4th of July Parade and Park event!

As the calendar flips to July, red, white, and blue decorations begin to appear across King City – a clear sign that one of the town’s most cherished traditions is fast approaching. The King City 4th of July Parade and Community Park Celebration is back, and this year promises to be bigger, bett...

07/02/2025

The City has made several changes to the July 4th Celebration this year, including a NEW location. In case you missed the article in our last print issue, we'll share it in the comments below.

Know before you go – Tigard’s 4th of July Celebration!

The drone show is coming soon, and the only way to catch the full experience is from inside Cook Family Park. Additional ADA parking is available on site.

We are also providing traffic control at 4 key Intersections
for improved traffic control and safety.

Walking or biking in? There are several neighborhood and trail access points.
Driving? Park at Tigard High School and walk over. Please remember there is very limited parking inside Cook Family Park and it will fill up quickly.

Plan ahead, arrive early, and get ready to celebrate Tigard Through the Decades!

Details: https://www.tigard-or.gov/explore-tigard/community-events/4th-of-july-celebration

A huge thank you to our teammates at Tigard Police Department and Tigard Public Works for making this event safe and accesible for our whole community.

07/02/2025

Welcome, Asher!

I’m excited to welcome Asher Hellhake (pronounced Hell-ick) as the newest Youth Councilor for the City of Tigard!

Asher jumped right in and joined us at the dais last night. He impressed us throughout the application and interview process—coming thoroughly prepared and offering thoughtful, mature insight into how we can make Tigard a more inclusive place for all.

The Youth Councilor position is somewhat unique across the United States. Here in Tigard, we believe youth deserve a voice in shaping the future of their city—because many of our decisions today will impact their lives tomorrow. We want Tigard to be the kind of place where people feel safe growing up, and proud to come back to.

Since the announcement of Asher’s appointment, we’ve seen an incredible outpouring of support. Sadly, we’ve also seen hateful comments targeting his identity.

Let me be absolutely clear: there is no place for transphobia in Tigard. Not in our schools. Not in our government. Not online. Not anywhere.

Asher’s appointment reflects the diversity, brilliance, and future of this city. He has already demonstrated thoughtfulness, leadership, and courage. He has my full support—and he should have yours, too.

To those who are watching: we are not going backward. Tigard is a place where every young person should feel safe and celebrated for being exactly who they are.

To Youth Councilor Hellhake: we see you, we honor you, and we are so proud to have you serving our city. Keep showing up. We’ve got your back.

07/02/2025

We'd like to give a shout-out to the Tigard Majors 12U All-Star softball team, which has earned a spot in the Oregon State Tournament, scheduled for July 4th in Hermiston. These talented young athletes have shown incredible dedication, teamwork, and sportsmanship throughout the season, and their hard work has paid off. Representing Tigard at the state level is a huge honor, and we are incredibly proud of their accomplishment.

07/01/2025

We're sad to report that Gordon Stone, 103, of Tigard, has passed away. Gordon was featured in the December 2024 issue of Tigard Life:

Gordon Stone got a double dose of appreciation on Veterans Day. At high noon the Tualatin Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3452 made the 103-year-old World War II Navy veteran the guest of honor at their lunch meeting. In the afternoon, the Summerfield resident was honored along with other veterans at....

06/27/2025

We'd like to welcome a new business to Downtown Tigard, Samsara Yoga, which is currently offering a "Founding Membership" to new students.

06/27/2025

We'd like to give a shout-out to local Tigard Boulderer Kyra Nelson, who's competing for a National Championship this weekend - Way to represent Tigard, Kyra!

Kyra Nelson had a strong bouldering season a year ago, but how things ended left her upset. Nelson, now 16, finished with a bunch of second-place finishes in her early-season tournaments, but didn’t make it past the first day of the divisional competition. That meant she didn’t have the chance t...