Forest Grove UCC opens cooling center

The Forest Grove United Church of Christ (FGUCC) will open their doors as a cooling center from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. every day that the mercury reads over 90 degrees for the next several weeks.

In a phone call with News in the Grove on Sunday morning, FGUCC Moderator Mary Mullen said she wasn't certain how many would use the new service.

"We'd like people to be comfortable," she said.

Cool drinks, board games, and company are offered.

Mullen said the church had also notified the Forest Grove Police Department and Forest Grove Fire & Rescue that their cooling center was opening.

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"This is one thing we can do," she said.

Pets are not permitted.

The Forest Grove United Church of Christ is located in downtown Forest Grove at 2032 College Way.

On Monday, during open hours from 9:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Mon-Thurs, the Forest Grove City Library also serves as a cooling center.