Donate here by Aug 4 to help First AME Zion Church buy school supplies. They will giveaway 200 backpacks at the End of Summer event on Aug 8.
It was raining cherries, and now it's raining plums! Have an overabundant fruit tree? Hop on the Portland Fruit Tree Project website and register your fruit tree for a harvest—or drop off harvested fruit using our easy, DIY, at-your-convenience process. Then we'll get the fruit out to the community! https://portlandfruit.org/share/
Save the date:
Friday, July 10 | 7:00pm
In partnership with the City of Portland, NECN has the honor of kicking off the Summer Free For All season for 2026.
Join us Friday, July 10th at sunset at the King School Park for popcorn and the popular family film Elio (2025)!
The film will be shown in English with Spanish Subtitles and the event is completely free to the public! We look forward to seeing you there!
The avenue closes to cars and opens to thousands. You walk freely among vendors, musicians, and neighbors—no gates, no tickets, just the street as it was meant to be.
Free admission, with the avenue open to foot traffic only.
Hundreds of local vendors offering everything from handmade goods and art to culinary treats and everything in between.
A Grandfather’s Rib-Off barbecue competition and delicious food options all along the street.
Live music spanning multiple stages showcasing Portland’s rich local music scene.
Family-friendly attractions,including a Kids Zone and a dedicated Kids Stage at Mississippi Pizza.
The fair is rain or shine, making it a dependable fixture of Portland’s summer festivities.
Bike crawl, art vendors, musicians, store sales and restaurant specials.
WRISE PDX (Women of Renewable Industries and Sustainable Energy) annual Energy Empowerment Event, which will take place on Tuesday, July 14, from 4:00–7:30 PM during PNW Climate Week.
Hosted in partnership with the City of Portland, this free community event will be held at the City of Portland's office at 6844 N Cutter Circle in North Portland. The event will feature a community fair, clean energy educational sessions, an EV ride-and-drive, and complimentary food and refreshments.
Celebrate BIKETOWN's 10th birthday by taking part in the largest e-bike ride in history — a
GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ attempt — on Sunday, July 19
Celebrate the growth of biking in Portland by beating the record currently held by Cascade Bicycle Club in Seattle
(June 16, 2026) The Portland Bureau of Transportation is calling on Portlanders to celebrate the 10th birthday of BIKETOWN, the city's beloved system of shared e-bikes, by coming together to make a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS attempt.
PBOT is organizing an e-bike ride that will gather hundreds of Portlanders with the aim of earning the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title for the Largest Electric Bicycle Party and Ride. The current record was set in Seattle in 2018 with 405 e-bikes.
Everyone is welcome to join in on the slow and steady paced, record-setting-attempt ride, including people riding personal e-bikes and pedal bikes (only e-bikes will be counted toward the record-breaking attempt). Riders will gather at Salmon Springs, the fountain in Tom McCall Waterfront Park, at 8:30 a.m. on Sunday July 19: 10-years-to-the-day since BIKETOWN service started with a maiden voyage group ride across the Willamette River.
"I can't wait to see all of Portland come out to celebrate the ways BIKETOWN has transformed our community," PBOT Director Millicent Williams said. "Since 2016, BIKETOWN has introduced thousands of Portlanders to biking, and e-bikes in particular, and made biking more accessible for more people. By breaking this GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title, we will remind everyone of Portland's place at the front of the pack of leading bike cities across the nation."
PBOT is organizing an e-bike ride designed for massive participation. The event features a 2-mile route that goes over the Tilikum Crossing, the Eastbank Esplanade and the Hawthorne Bridge.
The ride will conclude with a celebration, vendors, refreshments, remarks from City of Portland and BIKETOWN partners, and an official judge from Guinness World Records (fingers crossed!) verifying the record and confirming that Portland set a new world record.
Registration is strongly encouraged to ensure you are counted in the record-breaking attempt. Register at the link here. You will need your e-bike make and model.
Arrive early to check-in, get your bib, and be ready to ride!
No e-bike? No problem. BIKETOWN will have bikes to reserve on a first-come, first-served basis, so be sure to register early to claim yours and the team will confirm your reservation. You must be 16 years or older to ride BIKETOWN.
Pedal bikes are welcome to join in on the fun as well but will not be counted as part of the record-breaking attempt.
Check-in starts at 8:30 a.m. Sunday, July 19 and the ride will start at 9:30 a.m.. The ride will start at SW Naito Parkway and SW Salmon Street. The route is a 2-mile loop, taking place mostly on the Waterfront and Eastbank Esplanade.
This is not your typical social ride, as large participation is the goal. Expect a slow ride with some stops. Stay on the route to be counted. Look out for pedestrians and other bikes so that everyone can travel safely and comfortably.
The ride will end at Naito Parkway and SW Salmon, where we will find out if we broke the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title—live from an official Guinness World Records judge. Stick around to celebrate!
Afterwards, head down to the Portland Pride Parade and Festival. The first 1,000 people who register will receive free entry to the Pride Festival to enjoy a full day of celebrating, thanks to the support of BIKETOWN founding partner and title sponsor, Nike.
This event is possible with financial support from Nike with additional support from Lyft, and the City of Portland.
You are invited to join us for an Albina Vision Trust walking tour of Lower Albina.
Albina Vision Trust Walking Tour for Boise Neighborhood Association - Saturday, July 25th from 10:30 - noon (RSVP here). Sign up is required due to limited space.
The Albina Vision Trust walking tour is a 90-minute opportunity to walk a portion of the district with AVT staff and get an on-the-ground look at the opportunities and challenges ahead in the restorative redevelopment of Lower Albina.
The tour will be led by Cadence Petros, AVT Cheif of Staff. We will depart from Albina Vision Trust's headquarters at 2156 N Williams.
Street parking is typically available around our office on N Williams or N Thompson. The tour is not strenuous, but we encourage walking shoes and to dress for the weather.
We look forward to seeing you soon!
District 2 | August 14, 2026 | Lillis-Albina Park, North Portland
National Night Out (NNO) is an annual event held across all 50 states, U.S. territories, and military bases worldwide. It provides an opportunity for community members and public safety programs to build relationships, foster trust, and strengthen partnerships.
In 2026, the City of Portland will host four free National Night Out events, one in each voting district.
District 2 – Lillis-Albina Park
Friday, August 14, 2026 | 4:00–7:00 PM
N Flint Avenue & Russell Street, Portland, OR 97227
Go to https://www.rebuildingcenter.org/day-of-service to register you or a group.
Every year, The Rebuilding Center teams up with the African American Alliance for Homeownership to perform critical home maintenance and repairs for up to 10 homeowners living with low incomes in North and Northeast Portland. Groups & individual volunteers are welcome!
Projects may include carpentry, painting, minor electrical, yard work, fence repair, and basic plumbing.
No experience is needed. If you have skills, we’d love for you to use them. We’re always looking for experienced folks to help lead volunteer teams.
Corporate groups can sign up to work together on a shared home project.
The MLK Dream Run is an annual fundraiser for the Soul District Business Association. Participating in this event supports:
Small Business Training Program - Business coaching, referrals that matter, branding, marketing and promotion
Our Youth Entrepreneurship Program (ages 16 -24). Teaching professional development, expanding business skill set, and operating a successful business.
Kickoff Celebration SATURDAY September 19th
Start your weekend with your community in North Portland. Enjoy live entertainment, food, drinks, and our Soul-Fun vendor market. Enter our raffle for a chance to win great prizes, including a round trip ticket on Alaska Airlines. We recommend racers pick up their runner packets during kickoff day.
10am to 6pm at Portland Community College Cascade
Race Day SUNDAY September 20th
Line up for our USATF certified race. Enjoy a run/walk with your friends through the Soul District or race for a chance to win a round trip travel voucher courtesy of Alaska Airlines. The race will start and finish at Portland Community College with a Dave's Killer Bread grilled cheese for all our racers after crossing the finish line.
7am to 12pm at Portland Community College Cascade
The MLK Dream Run is an annual fundraiser for the Soul District Business Association. Participating in this event supports:
Small Business Training Program - Business coaching, referrals that matter, branding, marketing and promotion
Our Youth Entrepreneurship Program (ages 16 -24). Teaching professional development, expanding business skill set, and operating a successful business.
Kickoff Celebration SATURDAY September 19th
Start your weekend with your community in North Portland. Enjoy live entertainment, food, drinks, and our Soul-Fun vendor market. Enter our raffle for a chance to win great prizes, including a round trip ticket on Alaska Airlines. We recommend racers pick up their runner packets during kickoff day.
10am to 6pm at Portland Community College Cascade
Race Day SUNDAY September 20th
Line up for our USATF certified race. Enjoy a run/walk with your friends through the Soul District or race for a chance to win a round trip travel voucher courtesy of Alaska Airlines. The race will start and finish at Portland Community College with a Dave's Killer Bread grilled cheese for all our racers after crossing the finish line.
7am to 12pm at Portland Community College Cascade
The Good in the Hood Multicultural Music & Food Festival will take place on Saturday, June 27, and Sunday, June 28, 2026, at Lillis-Albina Park. Festival hours will be from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. each day.
This is a free, family-friendly event open to the public, featuring multicultural music, food, and community activities. We welcome neighbors and community members to attend and enjoy the celebration.
The Good in the Hood Multicultural Music & Food Festival will take place on Saturday, June 27, and Sunday, June 28, 2026, at Lillis-Albina Park. Festival hours will be from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. each day.
This is a free, family-friendly event open to the public, featuring multicultural music, food, and community activities. We welcome neighbors and community members to attend and enjoy the celebration.
Third Thursdays on Mississippi Ave. Businesses are open late, vendors, music and specials!
Community Listening Session connected to the Reconnecting Albina Planning Project (RAPP), focused on residents and community members connected to the Boise, Eliot, and Lloyd neighborhoods, as the communities most directly adjacent to the project area.
These upcoming listening sessions are intended to continue that work by creating smaller, more focused conversations with various neighborhood and community groups.
This particular listening session is specifically
Tuesday, June 9
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Albina Library
The conversation is intended to create space for residents and community members to share perspectives, priorities, concerns, and hopes related to the future of the district and surrounding areas. We would truly value participation from Boise Neighborhood Association leadership as well as broader neighborhood membership.
Light refreshments will be served.
Registration is available here:
Free, family friendly event! Don Ehlen, will be sharing his extensive personal collection of hand-pinned insect specimens. Complimentary snacks and beverages will be provided.
Save the date! Check out the details for all items we accept and don’t accept. bnapdx.com/dumpster-day. We need volunteers for this event. Sign up HERE
Portland neighbors are invited to Coyote-palooza 2026, a free, family-friendly street fair focused on living safely with coyotes. Learn about how coyotes support your local ecosystem and how to coexist peacefully, with the chance to win various prizes!
Saturday, May 30th from 8:30am - 2pm
North of the PSU Farmers Market (SW Park / SW Montgomery)
Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/share/1ExTrz8dMA/
2026 flyer: https://www.portlandcoyote.com/uploads/7/8/5/7/7857543/2026_coyotepalooza_flyer_8.5x11.pdf
Organized by: Bird Alliance of Oregon, Bird Conservation Oregon, Feral Cat Coalition of Oregon, Humane World for Animals, Institute for Natural Resources, Portland Urban Coyote Project, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, & Willamette Riverkeeper
In partnership with: Cascadia Wild, Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, Eco Outdoors, Oregon Zoo, People of Color Outdoors, Oregon Metro, Portland Parks & Recreation, US Fish & Wildlife Service
An annual tradition celebrating literacy, where students and staff march up Mississippi Ave and through the neighborhood in hand-made costumes representing their favorite book characters.
They have a police escort. Join in and watch this parade!
Shop at participating stores on Mississippi Ave who will be donating 10% of sales to support local nonprofit SEI.
Third Thursdays on Mississippi Ave. Businesses are open late, vendors, music and specials!
2026 State of the County address on Tuesday, May 19 at 4:30pm at the brand new East County Library.
Here’s some information about the event:
On Tuesday, May 19, we’ll gather at 4:30pm at the new East County Library at 475 NW Division St., Gresham, OR 97030.
This event is family-friendly, free, open to all, and co-produced by Multnomah County and City Club of Portland.
The program begins at 4:30pm and includes my State of the County address, followed by a moderated discussion with the brilliant Rukaiyah Adams, CEO of the 1803 Fund.
The State of the County will be followed by an informal reception on the new library’s beautiful rooftop terrace – refreshments will be provided.
Your RSVP is encouraged but not required. Please RSVP here
Portland Leaders Need to Hear From Residents: Take the "Your City, Your Choice" Survey
How should Portland address homelessness? Should the city raise taxes or cut services? Where should money go? Who should have a say in big decisions?
The Oregon Values and Beliefs Center's 2026 Your City, Your Choice survey asks what residents want done about Portland's biggest challenges.
Now in its third year, this survey tracks how Portlanders' priorities change over time and gives city leaders data about what residents across all four City Council districts actually want.
15-20 minutes
Win one of twenty $50 gift cards to local Portland businesses
Completely anonymous
Your voice matters. Results will be shared publicly to inform city planning and policy decisions.
Join Albina Vision Trust at a community workshop on April 30 connected to the Reconnecting Albina Planning Project.
This workshop is focused on shaping the future of Lower Albina, including how the neighborhood evolves around development, connectivity, open space, and community identity. It’s an opportunity for neighbors to learn what’s been shared so far and contribute perspectives that will help inform what comes next.
Come see the results from the studies that the Environmental Science majors from Lewis & Clark have put together after monitoring air quality and traffic in our neighborhood for the past several months.
We'll offer snacks and a tour of the historic First AME ZIon sanctuary, now entering an exciting new phase of redevelopment.
Third Thursdays on Mississippi Ave. Businesses are open late, vendors, music and specials!
Join our 8th Annual Earth Day Clean-up at Boise Eliot Native Grove, a native plant pocket park in inner North-East Portland. We'll be planting natives, cleaning up trash, trimming over-grown plants, weeding out invasives, re-building willow-wattle fences, and replacing a stump trail with stepping stones. Feel free to bring BOOKS for our Free Little Library! Bring gloves, sturdy work shoes, sun protection and your muscles! ~300 N Ivy Street
Event Details:
Boise Eliot Native Grove 9th Annual Earth Month Clean Up!
Event Coordinator: Andrine de la Rocha
Start: 4/12/2026 11:30 AM
End: 4/12/2026 3:00 PM
To Register for Event: https://volunteer.solve.org/opportunity/a0CVL00003cT9yY
Boise Neighborhood Children are Eligible for Preschool for All – Apply Now!
If you have a 3- or 4-year-old, your child can receive free preschool through Preschool for All. Applications are now open through April 30 for the 2026–27 school year.
Seats are available across the county, and all families are eligible. The most important step is to apply.
You can choose the preschool programs that feel like the best fit for your child, including community-based centers, home-based programs, and school classrooms.
Applying is simple:
Go to the Preschool for All website: pfa.multco.us
Choose your preferred programs. You can choose up to eight.
Submit one application per child
The application is available in six languages, and you can get free, one-on-one help if you need it. Just reach out to pfa.support@multco.us
After you apply, you may receive a placement offer by email. If one of your top choices isn’t available right away, your child will be placed on waitlists for the programs you selected.
Apply by April 30 to be included— it only takes a few minutes to get started.
Learn more and apply today: multco.us/preschool.
To our Neighborhoods of Portland,
If you were able to join us at Neighbors for Change on February 7th, thank you for attending! We hope you were able to take a class to learn a community or resilience skill. And we hope you were able to engage with other community organizations.
If you weren't able to attend, that's okay! We are hosting our No Kings rally along Waterfront Park at the Battleship Memorial on Saturday March 28th at Noon. We hope your Neighborhood Association leadership can attend showing representation for our civic leadership. And we hope you can elevate this invitation to your neighbors whom you represent.
What to expect:
A large crowd! On October 18th we estimated a crowd size between 50,000 and 70,000 people. We hope your neighbors can help us exceed those numbers. Try to use Tri-Met!
Political, Mutual Aid, Resiliency, and Community groups tabling to promote membership in their groups. Come interested and be prepared to learn.
A march between 2-3 miles in length. For security reasons, we will not announce the route ahead of time. However, we can share that it will end where it begins on the waterfront.
Join us and @NoKingsPortland on Saturday, March 28th, to show this inept federal administration that Portland says "NO KINGS!"
Come and be part of a one-of-a-kind, historic, people-powered protest installation! As a part of the No Kings/50501 Portland protest on March 28, join us, Blcksmth and team as we create a massive message… spelled out by US!
Right now, Oregon is facing a critical need for foster parents. On any given night, about 6,000 young people are navigating the state’s foster care system. These are bright, resilient kids who, through no fault of their own, have experienced childhoods filled with trauma and instability. Without connection to the love and stability of caring adults, they face a much greater risk of negative outcomes later in life, including homelessness and incarceration.
Boys & Girls Aid’s Therapeutic Foster Care programs are built to break the cycle of trauma and instability. Designed for youth who have spent extended time in the foster care system, our programs equip foster parents with comprehensive resources and individualized support so they can transform lives. With your support, we can connect with more community members ready to open their homes as foster parents and make a difference in more young people’s lives.
Third Thursdays on Mississippi Ave. Businesses are open late, vendors, music and specials!
For more information, please contact Rose Gerber, 503-779-6927, Rose.Gerber@odot.oregon.gov.
The public is invited to attend an upcoming meeting for the I-5 Rose Quarter Improvement Project:
On Wednesday, March 18, the Historic Albina Advisory Board (HAAB) and Community Oversight Advisory Committee (COAC) will meet from 5:00–6:30 p.m. The meeting will be livestreamed on YouTube.
Please visit the project’s events and meetings page for more information.
Anyone can observe the meeting and share comments via email, phone or online:
Email comments on specific agenda items to i5rosequarter@odot.oregon.gov with “HAAB Public Comment” or "COAC Public Comment" in the subject line.
Submit comments via phone at the project’s hotline: 503-470-3127.
The facilitator will also provide an opportunity for online participants to provide comments during the meeting for up to two minutes via phone (the number is provided at the beginning of the meeting and listed on the events and meetings page).
Comments received by 11:00 a.m. the business day before the meeting will be shared with advisory committee members in advance. All written and voice recorded comments received will be added to the meeting record.
All project committee meetings are open to the public. If you require accommodations or would like more information, please contact the project team at 503-470-3127 at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting.
MEETINGS ARE OPEN TO EVERYONE
For ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) or Civil Rights Title VI accommodations, translation services, interpretation services or more information call 503-731-4128 or Oregon Relay Service 7-1-1.
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The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) wants to get everyone home safely from their St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. That’s why PBOT is offering discounts on taxi, Lyft, and Uber rides as part of its Safe Ride Home program.
Safe Ride Home coupons are valid for rides starting in the Portland city limits daily from Friday, March 13 to Tuesday, March 17, from 6 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. each night.
Plan ahead: Digital coupons can be downloaded at any time, starting today, and can be used any evening through Tuesday night.
PBOT provides Safe Ride Home as a way to curb impaired driving—a top contributing factor to traffic deaths on Portland streets. Portland's Vision Zero effort to eliminate traffic deaths and serious injuries focuses attention on the role of human behavior, as well as street design and other factors, in reducing traffic deaths.
On March 17 at 3:00 p.m. my "Right to Know Who's Policing You" ordinance will come to the Community & Public Safety Committee, and I'd love to have your support!
If adopted, the legislation would:
Prohibit all law enforcement from wearing facial coverings to conceal their identities while engaging with the public, with exceptions for undercover operations, specific tactical operations, and specific, reasonable health and safety risks.
Require all law enforcement to display visible identification, including name, agency, and badge number.
Allow our local police to verify the identities of unidentified individuals who are attempting to detain Portlanders, and authorize Portland Police to document any such encounters.
The "Right to Know Who's Policing You" ordinance will promote transparency and accountability, which are critical for there to be public trust in law enforcement. That's why many other cities and states are doing the same—like St. Paul, MN and Denver, both of which just passed similar legislation.
It's also why the Oregon State Legislature just passed the Law Enforcement Accountability and Visibility Act, which requires all law enforcement agencies operating in the state to have masking policies and display visible identification. This law sets the floor, not the ceiling, and explicitly says local governments can set stronger policies. I believe Portland should lead on this issue.
You can support this ordinance in three ways.
Sign up to submit written testimony or testify in-person or virtually at the Mar. 17 Community & Public Safety Committee meeting at City Hall.
Email and call the other members of the Community & Public Safety Committee and ask them to vote YES on the "Right to Know Who's Policing You" ordinance.
Spread the word to your fellow Portlanders and on social media using the link bit.ly/RightToKnowPDX and the hashtag #NoSecretPoliceInPortland!
As the federal judge who recently upheld California's identification law said:
"...the Court finds no cognizable justification for law enforcement officers to conceal their identities during their performance of routine, non-exempted law enforcement functions and interactions with the general public."
Every day, I hear from Portlanders asking us to do something, and now the State Legislature has required us to do something. Let's show the City that Portlanders want true community safety by turning out in support of the "Right to Know Who's Policing You"!
In solidarity,
Sameer Kanal
Councilor.Kanal@portlandoregon.gov
