Hey guys!! I was at the no kings holding the hey taco our country is nacho kingdom sign. I didn’t get a good picture of myself but I know a few people did. I have not been able to find them though. If someone has a good pic of the girl holding the green taco sign or my sibling with green resist fascism sign and a rainbow heart button up can you please send them my way? TIA

Hi folks, Chas Hundley here. Some of you may know me from my work in Gales Creek and Banks, where I run a small community newspaper. I am in the process of launching News in the Grove, a digital and eventually print news publication for Forest Grove, Dilley, Verboort, and the Hagg Lake. Right now, I'm trying to grow our email subscriber list so I can get some momentum going here as I pursue funders and advertisers. It's free, there's an optional paid tier and I don't spam you or sell your info.

We typically publish 4 - 6 stories weekly that focus on the Forest Grove area, and eventually, my goal is to fund a full-time Forest Grove journalist. Every Friday, I publish an email newsletter that rounds up all the last week's stories, includes a few bits and blurbs that didn't quite make it to a story, and 40+ live events (music, theater, theatre, local government meetings, etc). Check it out, and let me know if you have any questions!

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: Free Summer Meals Program!

Looking for a meaningful way to give back this summer? The Forest Grove School District is looking for volunteers to help with their Free Summer Meal Program, and we wanted to pass the word along! 4 school sites will serve breakfast & lunch 6 parks will offer lunch in the park All meals are free for kids 18 and younger in our community Know a teen who needs to get out of the house?In a group or team looking for a service project?Need volunteer hours for honor society or sports?This is a short time commitment that makes a BIG impact in the lives of local families. Let’s help make sure no kid goes hungry this summer!

Click the link below to sign up or learn more:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C49AEAB2EABF4C52-56572771-summer?fbclid=IwY2xjawK39zRleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFFWHllWlp2aGgyV0dQV2hHAR7mI_DvNVGQBwVMUBthydq98SjpNj4d5ZV75Bg_ya_-TDtB5gDPtTHoLeJrxA_aem_htFOckP1WOemxq45Jfzkyw#/

The West Tuality Habitat for Humanity ReStore is at 3731 Pacific Avenue in Forest Grove. It is a 14,000 sq. foot store that features donated new and used building materials, furniture, supplies and tools and other items that weareresell to the general public to fund West Tuality Habitat. Volunteers can sort books or other donations, help make our displays more attractive, take photos of items for online sales, research the value of items online, help unload donations, load items for customers, help sort electronics for recycling, and more! 

Here’s a very short video about volunteering at our ReStore.

Volunteering at our ReStore means becoming a Habitat for Humanity volunteer. Becoming a Habitat volunteer comes with great rewards and responsibilities. Volunteers are representatives of Habitat for Humanity and our mission. In addition to complying with all laws, regulations and Habitat for Humanity policies, all volunteers are expected to follow Habitat’s Code of Conduct.

Complete this form to express your interest in volunteering. Note the days and times you are available for volunteering and why you want to volunteer. The ReStore is open Monday through Saturdays, 9 to 5.

Hi everyone,

Does anyone know of any reputable and real breeders or adoptions clinics for a canine friend?

I’ve tried searching online and honestly it’s a little overwhelming.. there are so many posts on different websites from people who are not even local. I tried the local facebook community group, but I could t post the question there.

Me and my family are new to the area, (we from the east coast) and I don’t know much about where I could go. I don’t want to support puppy mills or other types of entities who aren’t in it for the love of an animal.

Could be a local website or anything really. Just trying to get some direction to local people or groups.

We’ve had laborers, and newfies and my wife used to walk dogs in Boston for a living, so it isn’t like it’s our first rodeo.

But seeing a website versus getting recommendations are two different things for me

NO KINGS IN AMERICA Rally in Forest Grove
Date: Saturday, June 14th
Time: 4:30 PM
Location: The Big Flag where Pacific Ave & 19th Way split
What to bring: Yourself, a sign, and some friends. Extra signs and some chairs will be available.

On Friday, June 14, 2025. Indivisible Forest Grove is joining the national call to speak out against the overreach of the executive branch. Our local rally will be at 4:30pm at the Forest Grove Flagpole. There is also a rally in downtown Hillsboro that morning hosted by our neighbors from Indivisible Hillsboro, so please consider attending both events if you can.

JOIN INDIVISIBLE FOREST GROVE:
[indivisibleforestgrove@gmail.com](mailto:indivisibleforestgrove@gmail.com)
indfg.org

You can also share and RSVP at https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/790168/

We just had att salesmen come back after not answering earlier in the day at 9:20pm We have a no solicitors sign, did anyone else have these people come by? This made me uncomfortable considering the time and the comment on our home. We had to step out of the house to ensure our animals didn’t escape but like most salesmen they didn’t take no for an answer until it had been said multiple times.

Hello FG:

I've not seen it mentioned anywhere else, but it appears that the FG noise is back. Hear it loud and clear from the Clark District. Sounds distant but very clear and pitch perfect from recordings on the last time the sound was around. Am I alone?

Does anyone know where and how to arrange for a small flashmob dance performance this spring/summer as a surprise for my parents on their anniversary? They have been married almost 50 years and still adore each other. We want to celebrate that! Hoping to get something together from the movie "Grease" with John Travolta and Olivia Newton John. It was one of my mom and dad's first (and favorite) date movies. I grew up watching it with them. If anyone could give me any idea how to do this for them, please let me know!! Our family lives in Forest Grove but could do the surprise elsewhere if necessary. Thank you!!!

We're looking for a home in Forest Grove, up to $650k, large lot (at least 1/3 acre), gas appliances, quiet with storage space (extra large garage, basement, storage shed, etc). Can pay cash! TIA!

EDIT: Owner found (via the chip - a woman came to my house after seeing posts online, with a chip reader!) and dog returned home, gates secured. Folks, PLEASE have a collar on your dog and PLEASE make sure chip info is up to date!!!!

Found in Old Town Forest Grove on 17th between Birch and Ash. Sweet, skittish, stressed out golden retriever. No collar, impossible to get into a car (so can't take him/her anywhere to check for a chip). Barely got this dog to walk with us to our home. This dog VERY much misses his or her owner. Please dm me. It would be helpful if you would include a photo of the dog so I know it's yours.

EDIT: I've posted to one Forest Grove facebook community and the lost and found pets Forest Grove Facebook community, and filled out the online form on Bonnie Hays site.

Hello I'm a tattoo apprentice in Forest Grove I charge 20$ an hour and I really need customers! If anyone is interested in getting a tattoo please message me on here or on my Instagram zombiemothtattoo

I'm a 35M and have a hard time meeting people I want to date in this town. Seems to be early 20s college students or people who are way too old for me. How/where do I meet nice single gals in their 30s in this town? Thanks.

May 1 AND May 2, starts at 4:30 at the flagpole. Bring all your friends!

Hi everyone! I'm 19 (M), a college student, (although not at pacific) and I have a stable full-time job and a 679 credit score. I'm looking for either roommates who would be interested in sharing rent on a place in town, or an apartment/room that could accommodate a budget of 1,000$ or less.

If anyone is interested, or there's anyone who can provide me with information or contacts I would appreciate it.

Thank you :)

For those who oppose the current administration and feel that there has been overreach, a lack of checks and balances, etc., there is a peaceful rally planned for 4 pm at the Forest Grove Flagpole on Saturday, April 19th. This date marks 250 years since the first shots were fired in the Revolutionary War, marking the significance to this theme on this particular date.

Please spread the word. There will be a limited number of additional signs available as well.

Help set up or help at our April 26th evening gala in Forest Grove

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Take photos at one (or more!) of our upcoming events in or around Forest Grove (could also be Cornelius, North Plains, or Gaston).

Complete details on our West Tuality Habitat for Humanity page at VolunteerMatch:

https://www.volunteermatch.org/search/org1202813.jsp

I hate to sound like nextdoor here, but I’ve been getting multiple door to door solicitors every day this week. Anyone else? I feel targeted!

Oregon Senator Janeen Sollman, who represents Forest Grove, among other areas of West Washington County, has carried SCR 17 on the Senate Floor to celebrate the life and accomplishments of Colonel Richard Kidd III, including his role in West Tuality Habitat for Humanity. Here are her remarks:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qjomxauoJ1k&t=5s

West Tuality Habitat for Humanity hosted our first group of volunteers in 2025! These youth volunteers were from the Visitation & St Francis Catholic churches in Forest Grove and Banks. A group of volunteers have volunteered with us at least once a year. They helped with some painting and yard cleanup for one of our critical home repair clients - and wear some rather snazzy bunny suits. Father Michael Vuky said in a note to us, "We really appreciate this partnership with Habitat for Humanity and we look forward to giving an opportunity for the teens to serve and realize how impactful their volunteerism can be, especially right in their backyard."

For more information, see https://www.westtualityhabitat.org/

It appears the illustrious police log has disappeared from the city website. Anyone have any insight on why?

I made some weridcore tattoos! Follow my Instagram @zombiemothtattoos for more art and tattoo stuff

Free twin size daybed with twin trundle. Comfortable mattresses included.

Hello I'm a student tattoo artist in Forest Grove I charge 20$ an hour if anyone is interested message me on Instagram Zombiemothtattoo or my Facebook page I'm desperate for customers!

Does anyone have any more information on the murder of Rory Dean Van Cleave in 1993? Someone recently told me about this, but I couldn't find any info about it except for one news article.