20 THE CHARBONNEAU VILLAGER April 2023
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For kids :
Join us for the Easter Egg Hunt from 10 a . m . to noon in Memorial Park on Saturday , April 8 !
On Tuesdays in April at 10:30 a . m ., and again at 11:15 a . m ., come to Baby / Toddler Time . Youth Programming Librarians Brad , Jo , and Sam engage babies and toddlers in interactive stories , songs , rhymes and play to help build skills for reading readiness ! Join us each week for more fun ways to grow up loved and wise .
Join us on Wednesdays and Thursdays in April for Family Storytime at 10:30 a . m . The Youth Services Staff share their favorite stories in their own zany and creative blend of storytelling and early learning fun !
Play Group meets each Friday in April . Drop in anytime from 10 a . m . to noon and let the kiddos play with a variety of toys , as well as socialize with others . For children ages birth to 6 with their grownups .
On elementary school early release days , Wednesdays , April 12 and 26 , drop in any time from 1-2:30 p . m . for STEAM Stuff — Hands-on STEAM activities at the library . The program is designed for elementary school ( kindergarten to 5th grade ) kids with an adult in attendance .
For teens :
Teens can drop in anytime from 3-6 p . m . on Wednesdays in April for our regular Teen Drop-in Events ! Each week snacks , prizes , giveaways , video games , movies , board games , music and more activities will be available .
Wilsonville reps talk legislative session
By KAELYN CASSIDY Pamplin Media Group
About 50 Wilsonville residents gathered at City Hall on Saturday , March 4 , for an hour of conversation with state Sen . Aaron Woods , D-Wilsonville , and Rep . Courtney Neron , D-Wilsonville .
Both representatives have sponsored bills for the current legislative session that address issues and needs relevant to the city .
The two were seated at a table with Fitzgerald , who moderated the event . Handouts detailing the city ’ s legislative agenda were available , and , after the representatives introduced themselves and their committee assignments , they answered six questions submitted by the audience .
The first question gauged whether Neron and Woods thought House Bill 2662 , which asks for a study to be done on the feasibility of extending TriMet ’ s WES transit line to Salem , would be successful .
Both legislators said they were optimistic about the bill because they had heard ample support for it from members of both political parties , as well as from other cities .
The conversation quickly moved to tolling , with an audience member asking about rumors that a Senate bill to prohibit the Oregon Transportation Commission from establishing a toll on I-205 or I-5 wouldn ’ t move forward .
Woods said he hadn ’ t heard those rumors , but encouraged people to write letters of support to the Joint Committee on Transportation co-chairs .
Speaking against the implementation of tolls in the area , Neron said that while the state needs funding to replace aging infrastructure , the current plan from the Oregon Department of Transportation feels half-baked and disproportionately affects Wilsonville .
The legislators were also asked to discuss the possibility of a semiconductor chip plant being built in French Prairie , and what citizens can do to stop it . Both legislators said they were passionate about the issue and working to prevent it in order to preserve the farmland in the area , but residents can help by writing letters .
Two questions related to what the city is doing about homelessness and mental health services .
Neron said Wilsonville is often seen as a model for housing people with mental health challenges because of the dedicated housing in Villebois , and that she feels secure living near it .
Woods said there are bipartisan bills related to affordable and emergency housing going through the Legislature this session , and that housing is one of the governor ’ s main areas of concern .
He said he plans to bring up issues of mental health facilities and services in the future , because the state is lagging behind in these areas .
The final question asked Neron and Woods about the safety concerns surrounding the possible Aurora Airport expansion , and both legislators brought up the importance of public involvement in land use decisions .