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June is Audiobook Appreciation Month Rent audiobooks and eBooks for free with the Libby app Jun 2, 2022 | posted by Conner Williams #news #technology #tips #community #wifi Did you know you can use your local library card to rent audiobooks and eBooks for free on your smartphone or eReader? Download the Libby app on your phone or tablet, then log in using a card from a local library system like Libraries in Clackamas County (LINCC). Once rented, you can listen to... Full Article
On This Day: First Geocache Placed Near Beavercreek in 2000 May 3, 2022 | posted by Conner Williams #community #technology Did you know that the international phenomenon of geocaching was first played on this day 22 years ago near Beavercreek in our neighboring region of Viola to the east? For those unfamiliar, geocaching is an outdoor activity where participants use GPS technology and other navigational techniques... Full Article
Congratulations to the 2021-2022 BCT Scholarship Winners Aug 5, 2021 | posted by Conner Williams #company information #news #community #announcements While students were challenged with a new at-home learning environment throughout the last year, that didn't stop them from achieving academic excellence. We received many applications from accomplished students and are thrilled to announce the recipients below.  Gavin Barrett ... Full Article
BCT Network Update Following Severe Winter Weather Feb 18, 2021 | posted by Conner Williams #outage #announcements #community Dear members, Establishing, maintaining, and restoring your communication connections to family and friends is our main priority. This is true not only during the past weekend throughout the extreme weather, but every day. We wish to extend our sincerest appreciation for your patience and... Full Article
BCT Scholarship Deadline Approaching Jan 21, 2021 | posted by Conner Williams #news #announcements #community As part of our commitment to valued BCT members, the company maintains a scholarship fund that is distributed annually to several local students.  The submission deadline for scholarship consideration for the 2021-2022 academic year is 5PM on Friday, February 26. The application and details... Full Article
Congratulations to our Member Pattern BINGO winners! Dec 16, 2020 | posted by Conner Williams #news #announcements #community #events #promotions #contest We had an awesome time playing Pattern BINGO with our members over the past few months, and we hope you did as well! While the COVID situation limited our ability to see our members on a regular basis, we wanted to do something entertaining and engaging with our members in its place.   BINGO... Full Article
Give to local nonprofits just by shopping! Oct 29, 2020 | posted by Conner Williams #announcements #community Did you know you can donate to local nonprofit organizations simply through your regular shopping trips? Programs like AmazonSmile and Fred Meyer Community Rewards automatically donate to charitable institutions dear to you when shopping as you normally do.  AmazonSmile is a separate website run... Full Article
2021 Scholarships Applications are Available! Oct 7, 2020 | posted by Jason Nugent #announcements #community The BCT Annual Scholarship Program is open for applications for the 2021-2022 school year.  Submit your application to our main office at 15223 S Henrici Road in Oregon City by 5:00 p.m. February 27, 2021 . Click here for rules, regulations and applications. Full Article
Congratulations to the BCT scholarship winners! May 29, 2020 | posted by Conner Williams #announcements #community #news As always, a plethora of extremely talented, intelligent, and dedicated local students applied for a scholarship from BCT, and the decisions were not easy. We are excited to announce this year’s recipients who will no doubt go on to do great things and represent their communities and families... Full Article
Online learning resources for kids at home Apr 21, 2020 | posted by Conner Williams #news #covid-19 #community #technology While school is out during the COVID-19 coronavirus situation, parents may be looking for some online resources to keep their kids engaged and learning. Here are three free resources available that all focus on educational opportunities.  1. Khan Academy  offers practice... Full Article
COVID-19 Precautions Mar 13, 2020 | posted by Jason Nugent #announcements #community #covid-19 Dear BCT Members, As the effects of the Coronavirus/COVID-19 continue to emerge throughout Oregon, the BCT team wishes to ensure the safety of both the members in the communities we serve and the dedicated BCT staff. To best achieve that during this uncertainty, we are implementing a few... Full Article
Congrats BCT scholarship winners! By Conner Williams Jul 9, 2019 | posted by Conner Williams #community Congratulations to all of this year's scholarship winners! As always, a plethora of extremely talented, intelligent, and dedicated local students applied for a scholarship from BCT, and the decisions were not easy. We are excited to announce this year's recipients who will no doubt go... Full Article
How to Easily Give to Local Nonprofits this Holiday Season By Conner Williams Nov 13, 2018 | posted by Conner Williams #community This holiday season, shopping is giving! It's easier than ever to donate to nonprofit organizations of your choice with programs like  AmazonSmile  and  Fred Meyer Community Rewards  that automatically donate to charitable institutions dear to you simply... Full Article
2018 Scholarship Winners By Jason Nugent Jul 25, 2018 | posted by Jason Nugent #community Congratulations to all of this year’s scholarship winners! As always, a plethora of extremely talented, intelligent, and dedicated high school seniors applied for a scholarship award from BCT, and the decisions were not easy. We are excited to announce this year’s recipients who will no doubt go... Full Article