Welcome Jill Baker to ETV!
ETV welcomes Jill Baker to the team! Jill joins us as the new Sales and Service Coordinator, where she will be instrumental in seamless execution of sales, marketing and servicing activities by managing logistics, providing administrative support, maintaining accurate records and facilitating partner communication.
“I couldn’t be more excited to keep exploring my beautiful home and sharing all of the unique things it has to offer,” Jill shares.
Jill was previously with Oregonian Media Group, where she was for more than six year.
SATW Wrap Up
Sylke Neal-Finnegan, ETV’s vice president of communications and public relations, recently met with travel writers and other destination organizations at the SATW annual conference, which was held in Detroit. SATW is a professional organization composed of travel writers, editors, digital content creators, and DMO public relations professionals. Members meet annually for one-on-one meetings, professional development sessions and networking opportunities.
“This conference is invaluable because it not only gives ETV the opportunity to introduce the Tualatin Valley to new travel writers, but also to reconnect with travel writers who have shown interest in writing about Tualatin Valley in the past,” said Neal-Finnegan.
Save the Date:
ETV’s Cozy Season Holiday Open House
December 11, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Celebrate the season with Explore Tualatin Valley! We’re opening our doors (and our festive hearts) for an afternoon of food and drinks, partner networking and a few prizes and surprises along the way. We’ll also share a chance to give back to our local community while raising a toast to our partners’ 2025 successes and welcoming the new year, cozy style.
ETV Launches New
Public Arts Trail Mobile Passport
ETV launched its new Tualatin Valley Public Arts Trail mobile passport earlier this month. The free, digital passport provides a fun way to explore Tualatin Valley’s public art.
Explore Tualatin Valley Welcomes “Wonder Windows” Public Art Installation at Henry Hagg Lake
Created by artist Emily Jung Miller, the “Wonder Windows” 18-panel art exhibit blends ecology and art to celebrate the natural beauty of Scoggins Valley Park. The project features 18 vibrant, six-foot-tall double-sided transparent panels, each illustrating the interconnected ecosystems of the lake. Supported by Explore Tualatin Valley with funding from Travel Oregon’s Regional Cooperative Tourism Program and Washington County Parks, the project is undergoing installation and expected to be completed by mid-October.
Events in Tualatin Valley
- The annual Washington County Open Studios Tour takes place throughout Tualatin Valley, October 18 and 19, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fifty artists’ studios and galleries will be open to the public and offers a unique opportunity to connect with the artists and learn about their craft.
- The West Coast Giant Pumpkin Regatta in Tualatin is a quirky fall festival where costumed racers paddle giant pumpkins across the lake. The weekend features pumpkin races, live entertainment, food, games, a giant vegetable weigh-off and a 5K run.