Heat Causes MAX Shutdown + Family Improv Class + Dot.Sugar

Good morning Beaverton! Topline items for your Tuesday include MAX shutting down due to heat, an opportunity to take a family-focused improv class and a Jordanian dessert shop coming to Progress Ridge.

Today's Weather:

It's an exciting weather day, people, because we're going to finally dip down below 100. Enjoy a cool high of just 96 for your Tuesday.

Here are the top five stories in Beaverton today:

1. The heat made commuting more difficult as TriMet suspended MAX service through Monday. The transit organization noted that heat damaged essential power cables, with a large hole burned into one. MAX is designed to operate in temperatures up to 110. (KATU)
2. Peter Wong reports on how Metro officials are divvying up federal relief money from the American Rescue Plan. Beaverton's top recipients include $1.5 million to Home Plate Youth Services for a drop-in center, $4 million to Just Compassion of East Washington County for staffing an emergency shelter and just over $2.5 million to the city for a homeless shelter and mental health court. (Beaverton Valley Times)
3. Governor Brown lifted restrictions on self-serve gas over the weekend in response to the heatwave. The restrictions will return to normal this evening. (KATU)
4. The Pride Beaverton festival went forward over the weekend despite high temps. Organizers responded by starting the event earlier in the day, canceling performances by Sir Cupcake's Queer Circus and cooling attendees with misting tents and 1,600 bottles of water. (OregonLive)
5. Some of us went without power for fans and AC, at least briefly. Washington County Scanner reported outages throughout the Beaverton area on Monday, including 334 in the 97223 ZIP code. (@washingtoncountyscanner)

Today in Beaverton:

• Let's Get the Wiggles Out— Online story time from Beaverton City Library, specially crafted for littles ages 3 to 6. (10:15 a.m.)
• Family Improv Workshop— Lovegood Performing Arts Company invites everyone (ages 7 and up) to a 2-part series for family fun. Registration required. (6 p.m.)
• CMNW Summer Festival: An Enchanting Evening at Nordia House — Celebrate a return to live music with an in-person performance from Chamber Music NW, Jupiter String Quartet and East Coast Chamber Orchestra (ECCO). (6 p.m.)

Beaverton Patch Notebook:

• Are you looking for a new spot for sugary goodness? Dot.Sugar is on its way to Progress Ridge! The exotic dessert destination will be the company's first location outside of Jordan. (@ProgressRidgeTownSquare)
• BSD's Summer Meal Program starts this week, offering free breakfasts and lunches for all kids (18 and under) at all area high schools, Monday through Thursday. (BSD)

That's it for now! Stay cool today.

—Ash