BEAVERTON'S ANNUAL FLICKS BY THE FOUNTAIN SERIES OFFERS MOVIES FOR ALL AGES (PHOTO)
News Release from City of Beaverton
Posted on FlashAlert: July 31st, 2015 2:13 PM
BEAVERTON, Ore. - The City of Beaverton's annual Flicks by the Fountain movie series returns Aug. 7. Each Friday will feature a themed movie selected by the public, as well as short films from Beaverton School District's Signal to Noise competition, an annual showcase of student-produced media.
Flicks by the Fountain are held each Friday night in August at Beaverton City Park, SW 5th Street & Hall Boulevard, next to the Beaverton City Library. All movies are free and begin at dusk, with pre-movie activities and entertainment starting at 6:30 p.m.
"We believe in bringing our community together," said Mayor Denny Doyle. "It's what makes Beaverton a welcoming city. Enjoying an outdoor movie under the stars at City Park is a great way to create cherished memories for friends and families."
To ensure the safety of pedestrians and to provide a better viewing experience, SW Fifth Street will be closed between SW Hall Boulevard & SW Watson Avenue from 6 to 11 p.m. Westbound traffic on Fifth Street will be diverted south on SW Tucker Avenue, and northbound Hall Boulevard traffic will be diverted eastbound at Fifth Street.
The 2015 Flicks by the Fountain schedule is:
Aug. 7: Family Feature
Film: Big Hero 6 (PG)
Signal to Noise student film: "Kinders for Peace PSA" by Rayna P., Montclair Elementary School
Aug. 14: International Film Night
Film: Song of the Sea (PG)
Signal to Noise student film: "Se Podemos! Una Historia de Muchos" by Edgar V. and Dylan P., Montclair Elementary School
Note: This week is hosted by the Sister Cities Advisory Board, and will feature a performance by the NW Lion and Dragon Dance Association.
Aug. 21: Superheroes
Film: Guardians of the Galaxy (PG-13)
Signal to Noise student film: "The Escape Plan" by Ben J., Westview High School
Note: This week includes the Police Activities League (PAL) raffle fundraiser.
Aug. 28: Date Night
Film: Jurassic Park (PG-13)
Signal to Noise student film: "To Do" by Cody S. and Baily V., Westview High School
To accommodate the inflatable screen on movie nights, the fountain at City Park will be turned off for most of each Friday in August. In case of inclement weather, movies will be cancelled.
For more information about Flicks by the Fountain or other citywide events, contact 503-526-2559 or events@BeavertonOregon.gov, or visit www.BeavertonOregon.gov/Events.
ABOUT BEAVERTON
Beaverton is a welcoming and responsible city that enjoys one of the most diverse populations in Oregon. In 2015, Beaverton was recognized as the safest city in the Pacific Northwest (according to CQ Press for cities more than 75,000). Recently, the city's award-winning finance department received the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award as well as the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting. In 2012, the city was awarded the Mayors' Climate Protection Award from the U.S. Conference of Mayors. It was named one of the 100 Best Places to Live in America by Money magazine and recognized as one of the best places to raise kids by BusinessWeek magazine. The city was named one of the top 25 Suburbs for Retirement by Forbes.com and one of the 100 Best Walking Cities in America by Prevention magazine. The city also received the Recycler of the Year award from the Association of Oregon Recyclers, named a Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation, recei ved a Silver Award Bicycle Friendly Community designation by the League of American Bicyclists, and recognized as one of the Environmental Protection Agency's Green Power Communities. Lastly, the city's nationally acclaimed visioning program was named Public Involvement Project of the Year--Best Planning Project by the International Association of Public Participation (IAP2) Cascade Chapter and also received the prestigious 3CMA Award of Excellence.
For more information, reminders and community news, visit www.BeavertonOregon.gov. Also follow Beaverton on Facebook at www.facebook.com/CityofBeaverton, or Twitter at www.twitter.com/CityofBeaverton.
Flicks by the Fountain are held each Friday night in August at Beaverton City Park, SW 5th Street & Hall Boulevard, next to the Beaverton City Library. All movies are free and begin at dusk, with pre-movie activities and entertainment starting at 6:30 p.m.
"We believe in bringing our community together," said Mayor Denny Doyle. "It's what makes Beaverton a welcoming city. Enjoying an outdoor movie under the stars at City Park is a great way to create cherished memories for friends and families."
To ensure the safety of pedestrians and to provide a better viewing experience, SW Fifth Street will be closed between SW Hall Boulevard & SW Watson Avenue from 6 to 11 p.m. Westbound traffic on Fifth Street will be diverted south on SW Tucker Avenue, and northbound Hall Boulevard traffic will be diverted eastbound at Fifth Street.
The 2015 Flicks by the Fountain schedule is:
Aug. 7: Family Feature
Film: Big Hero 6 (PG)
Signal to Noise student film: "Kinders for Peace PSA" by Rayna P., Montclair Elementary School
Aug. 14: International Film Night
Film: Song of the Sea (PG)
Signal to Noise student film: "Se Podemos! Una Historia de Muchos" by Edgar V. and Dylan P., Montclair Elementary School
Note: This week is hosted by the Sister Cities Advisory Board, and will feature a performance by the NW Lion and Dragon Dance Association.
Aug. 21: Superheroes
Film: Guardians of the Galaxy (PG-13)
Signal to Noise student film: "The Escape Plan" by Ben J., Westview High School
Note: This week includes the Police Activities League (PAL) raffle fundraiser.
Aug. 28: Date Night
Film: Jurassic Park (PG-13)
Signal to Noise student film: "To Do" by Cody S. and Baily V., Westview High School
To accommodate the inflatable screen on movie nights, the fountain at City Park will be turned off for most of each Friday in August. In case of inclement weather, movies will be cancelled.
For more information about Flicks by the Fountain or other citywide events, contact 503-526-2559 or events@BeavertonOregon.gov, or visit www.BeavertonOregon.gov/Events.
ABOUT BEAVERTON
Beaverton is a welcoming and responsible city that enjoys one of the most diverse populations in Oregon. In 2015, Beaverton was recognized as the safest city in the Pacific Northwest (according to CQ Press for cities more than 75,000). Recently, the city's award-winning finance department received the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award as well as the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting. In 2012, the city was awarded the Mayors' Climate Protection Award from the U.S. Conference of Mayors. It was named one of the 100 Best Places to Live in America by Money magazine and recognized as one of the best places to raise kids by BusinessWeek magazine. The city was named one of the top 25 Suburbs for Retirement by Forbes.com and one of the 100 Best Walking Cities in America by Prevention magazine. The city also received the Recycler of the Year award from the Association of Oregon Recyclers, named a Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation, recei ved a Silver Award Bicycle Friendly Community designation by the League of American Bicyclists, and recognized as one of the Environmental Protection Agency's Green Power Communities. Lastly, the city's nationally acclaimed visioning program was named Public Involvement Project of the Year--Best Planning Project by the International Association of Public Participation (IAP2) Cascade Chapter and also received the prestigious 3CMA Award of Excellence.
For more information, reminders and community news, visit www.BeavertonOregon.gov. Also follow Beaverton on Facebook at www.facebook.com/CityofBeaverton, or Twitter at www.twitter.com/CityofBeaverton.
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