Winter Beer Fest season is almost here, and we’re excited to share that both of our annual festivals are coming up soon. 

Included with your festival entry:

• Custom Logo Festival Glassware

• 8 Taster Tickets (additional tickets available for purchase at the festival)

• $8 Off Any Beverage Coupon

• 20% Off Merchandise Coupon

• 10% Off To-Go Beer Coupon

• StormBreaker Brewing Sticker

2026 Festival Dates

St. Johns Winter Beer Fest
January 23–24, 2026  3 Sessions
Held at StormBreaker — featuring 20+ local beers, ciders, cocktails, mocktails and more.
St. Johns 8409 N Lombard St., Portland OR, 97203
Minors Welcome

NoPo Winter Beer Fest
January 30–31, 2026  3 Sessions
Hosted at StormBreaker Mississippi — with exclusive winter-season offerings you won't find at the St. Johns Winter Beer Festival,  two fire pits to keep you cozy and amazing new food menu!
832 N Beech St., Portland, OR 97227
Minors Welcome

Each festival will feature three sessions:

• Friday Night: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

• Saturday Afternoon: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

• Saturday Evening: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Special Offer:

Attended St. Johns Winter Beer Fest? Get entry to NoPo Winter Beer Festival plus 8 more tasting tickets for just $15 at the door. Show proof of St. Johns entry at check-in.

You can click the image below to purchase tickets and make sure you don’t miss out on one of Portland’s best winter traditions.

Every year, community members gather food and package it all up to be sent home with families in need at Boise Eliot Elementary. Drop off non perishables at the school or email info@gehpta.org to volunteer to help pack and distribute food.

Online Shop

Purchases made will be available for pick up December 5th and 6th at the Boise-Eliot/Humboldt playground behind the school at 620 N. Fremont St.

We can only guarantee that products are in stock for orders placed by November 16th. Once we pick up our order from Teufel Farms we will continue to sell any remaining items until the pick up date.

Every purchase you make directly supports BEH PTA events throughout the year, including teacher and staff celebrations during Teacher Appreciation Week. Browse our selection and find the perfect items for you.

By shopping with us, you help us achieve our goals and positively impact our community. Thank you for supporting our mission — your contribution is invaluable.

Happy shopping! 🌟

BEH PTA

The Ivy School PTA is hosting their annual neighborhood winter wreaths and plant fundraiser. Order now to decorate your home with seasonal greenery or beautiful house plants while also helping make a contribution to the Ivy School PTA to fund community events and teacher support. 

We partner with local farms Little Prince Nursery of Oregon and Willamette Evergreen Wreaths to provide a wide variety of winter greenery, handmade wears, and indoor plants for all your seasonal needs! Winter decorations are a great way to bring fragrant greenery and joy into our homes, and the beautiful variety of houseplants in this sale make wonderful gifts during this holiday season. 

Here is the link to get your order in: Winter Plant Sale

Last day to order is Monday, November 24th. This sale is a little different then the apple sale and some items will sell out! 

Pre-order Pick-Up Days and Day-of Sales: 

• Tuesday, December 2nd: 2:30pm-6:00pm 

• Wednesday, December 3rd: 2:30pm-6:00pm

Please contact Breanne Monahan for questions at ivyschoolpta@gmail.com

We have compiled a list of places to get emergency food if SNAP benefits are paused tomorrow. 

Two Local Food Pantries in the neighborhood: Hand Up Project and First AME Zion Church.

First AME Zion Church

4304 N Vancouver Ave, Portland, OR 97217 - Corner of Skidmore and Vancouver
Clara Peoples Satellite Food Pantry
(Come to the Skidmore Street side of the Church for Entry - Brown Door)
Hours of Operation: Friday’s Only 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Also, By Appointment: Call 503.936.8568
  

Hand Up Project

https://www.handupproject.org/people-s-pantry

List of Portland area restaurants (compiled by The Oregonian). Many of these businesses offer pay it forward options for those who want to help.

Delicious Donuts

12 S.E. Grand Ave. is offering free doughnuts, coffee and breakfast items to anyone who needs extra support, no purchase required and no questions asked.
 

Mikiko Mochi Donuts

This mochi donut shop with multiple locations is giving away free donuts to anyone who shows a benefits card.
 

Laughing Planet

Laughing Planet, which has locations throughout the state, is offering kid and adult meals for free to help feed people losing benefits. Just ask for a “kid SNAP” or “adult SNAP” meal or both.
 

AG Burrito Shops

Oregon State Representative Ricki Ruiz is working with AG Burrito Shops, which has locations around the Portland area, to offer burritos to people who are losing benefits.
 

DB Dessert Company

DB Dessert Company (2624 N.E. Alberta St.) is offering free, fresh loaves of bread to anyone losing benefits, starting on Saturday. They will continue offering the bread as long as they are able.
 

El Sombrero Tapatio

El Sombrero Tapatio (10820 N.E. Sandy Blvd.), a Mexican restaurant in Parkrose, is offering free meals to those losing benefits. Ask for the “SNAP meal” and let them know if you prefer chicken or beef and they will make you a meal, no questions asked.
 

Mama Chow’s Kitchen

Mama Chow’s Kitchen (3757 S.E. Hawthorne Blvd.), a food truck serving Chinese food, pledged on Instagram to feed senior citizens and children who lose benefits starting Thursday. Just say “Pans” when you reach the counter.
 

The Pharmacy PDX

The Pharmacy PDX (2100 N.W. Glisan St.), a bar in Nob Hill, is giving away meals every week until benefits come back. According to Instagram, anyone who wants to reserve a meal – chicken enchiladas this week – should email ThePharmacyPDX@gmail.com before 8 a.m. on Saturday with the number of people who will be eating. Meals will be picked up on Sunday.
 

GeekEasy Anime Cafe

GeekEasy Anime Cafe (310 N.W. Davis St.), an anime cafe in Northwest Portland, is offering free meals to anyone who needs them during the government shutdown. Anyone who comes up to the counter and asks for an “Otaku Special” will get a free ham and cheese or mixed greens wrap as well as a coffee or iced tea. Those who want to help buy some of those Otaku Specials can “pay it forward” on the GeekEasy website.
 

Nan’s Taqueria

Nan’s Taqueria (15640 S.E. Happy Valley Town Center Drive, Happy Valley) is making meals for anyone who asks. She is giving people boxes full of food and supplies. People are donating to her at her shop but also sending money through Venmo at @miranda-silva82. Those in need of help can email nanstaqueria@gmail.com.
 

Heretic Coffee

Heretic Coffee (5120 S.E. 28th Ave., Portland) is a volunteer-run, nonprofit coffee shop that trains people to become baristas and coffee roasters. The coffee shop has been soliciting donations to help pay for meals.
 

Creekside BBQ

Creekside BBQ (910 N.E. Tenney Rd., Suite 119, Vancouver), a Texas-style barbecue, is offering “anyone in the community who needs it a hot meal,” according to a Facebook post. “Just stop in and ask for the shutdown special,” the post said. “No questions asked, and definitely no judgment.”

Grassa

Kids whose families set to lose their food benefits at the end of the month eat free at Grassa, a counter-service Italian restaurant, which has locations in downtown and Northwest Portland and at the Portland International Airport. Show your SNAP card, and any child in your group eats a kids’ pasta on us.
 

Salvi PDX

For the whole month of November, Salvi PDX (2030 S.E. 7th Ave.), a Salvadoran restaurant that operates out of Ground Breaker Brewing, is giving away free pupusitas to anyone who has lost food benefits.
 

Red Sauce Pizza

Red Sauce Pizza (4641 N.E. Fremont St.) is giving away frozen pizzas for children losing benefits. They will be available for ordering on Saturday.
 

Miss Delta

Miss Delta (3950 N. Mississippi Ave.), a barbecue restaurant, said they will give anyone with an EBT card “a pulled pork po boy or a BBQ cheeseburger” after benefits run out, according to a post on Threads.
 

Donut Land

Inspired by Heretic Coffee, this doughnut shop is offering free breakfasts to anyone losing SNAP benefits. Visit 19350 S.W. Boones Ferry Rd. in Tualatin and ask for the “SNAP breakfast.”
 

Pizzeria Stellina

The Pizzeria Stellina cart at The Heist food cart pod, 4727 S.E. Woodstock Blvd., is offering free pepperoni calzones to anyone losing their SNAP benefits, no questions asked.

Portland Parks & Recreation Urban Forestry is giving away 4,000 free trees to Portlanders this fall!

With only around 1000 trees left, they are making another push to get the last trees out the door.

Folks can REGISTER NOW for up to three trees.

Check out the species we are giving away this year! 

Eligibility Reminder:

• Trees must be planted within City of Portland limits.

• Trees are for planting on private property, not as street trees.

Why Trees:
Trees provide essential services like cleaning the air we breathe, keeping us cool during the hot summer months, blocking noise, and improving our mental and physical health.

Program Overview 

Every fall, Portland residents can receive up to three free trees to plant in their yard. This can be at your home, place of worship, or business.  Choose your tree and pick it up at one of our Saturday events from late September through early November. If you need help, we also offer free delivery and planting. 

Our goal is to grow a healthier, greener city—together. We offer large native evergreens, heat-tolerant trees for hotter summers, and some medium-sized tree for smaller yards. Whatever your space, there’s a tree for you! 

  Important Update: Possible Delay in November SNAP Benefits

On October 20, Governor Kotek announced that if the federal government shutdown continues, the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) may be forced to delay issuing November Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.

We know this is difficult news, and many Oregonians are understandably worried about how a shutdown could affect food assistance. This office and ODHS are committed to keeping everyone informed as the situation evolves and to getting benefits out as quickly as possible once it’s allowed.

What’s happening now

On October 10, the Trump administration notified states that they should not issue November SNAP benefits until further notice. In response, Oregon has paused benefit issuance until federal authorities confirm that the shutdown has ended.

If the shutdown ends by the evening of October 31, ODHS can issue November benefits on time. If it continues beyond that date, benefit distribution will be delayed. This type of delay has never happened before.

For the fastest updates, SNAP participants are encouraged to sign up for a ONE Online account or download the Oregon ONE Mobile app available in the App Store and Google Play.

How to prepare

While we wait for more information, there are a few steps SNAP participants can take to prepare:

• Check your EBT balance. Any unused SNAP benefits will still be available after November 1, 2025.

• Know where to find emergency food. If you need immediate assistance, local food pantries and community partners can help.

• Stay current with your SNAP case. Complete renewals on time and report any changes to ODHS.

• Follow ODHS channels. Updates will be shared promptly through social media, websites, and community partners.

We’re in this together. Let our office know how we can support you or your loved ones.

Capitol Phone: 503-986-1443
Capitol Address: 900 Court St. NE, H-273, Salem, Oregon 97301
Email: Rep.TawnaSanchez@oregonlegislature.gov
Website: http://www.oregonlegislature.gov/sanchez

Learn about the Jefferson Modernization project at several community engagement meetings.

Jefferson Modernization Info Sessions: 

• Wednesday, November 5, 5:30 - 7 PM - Virtual Meeting: https://pps-net.zoom.us/j/9890532796?omn=89518714608

• Thursday, November 6, 2025, 5:30 - 7:30 PM
  Self Enhancement Inc. | 3920 N Kerby Ave, Includes dinner and childcare. Please RSVP.

Submit your comments about the proposed Critical Energy Infrastructure project by Friday, Oct 17.

Step 1: Reduce the amount of fuels stored within our city limits.

Step 2: Find a more stable, less populated area to store fuels while we transition to renewables.

Critical Energy Infrastructure (CEI) Hub Policy Project updates

• Discussion Draft now available for public review. Read the announcement.

• Submit written comments via the Map App until Friday, Oct. 17.

• Watch the Oct. 9 presentation to the City Council's Climate, Resilience, and Land Use Committee.

• Watch recordings of the information sessions on Sept. 24 and Oct. 1.