Jun
28
11:00 AM11:00
Good in the Hood Multicultural Music & Food Festival
https://www.goodnthehood.org/.
Parade at 11am, festival starts at noon.
Jun
29
12:00 PM12:00
Jul
12
10:00 AM10:00
Aug
5
5:30 PM17:30
Aug
9
11:00 AM11:00
Aug
16
10:00 AM10:00
Monthly Neighborhood Cleanup
Join neighbors on the 3rd Saturday of the month to clean up the neighborhood. We meet at Unthank Park by the playground at 10am. We provide buckets, trash bags and grabbers thanks to a generous donation from Adopt One Block. If you know of a particular spot that needs attention, let us know.
If you’d like to become a regular Block Ambassador, sign up with Adopt One Block and get started on your street right away!
We kick off our meetups on Earth Day every year with a bang, then meet monthly through October. Bring gloves and meet us at the park!
Aug
21
6:30 PM18:30
FREE Concert in the Park
More details coming…
Artist: Arietta Ward
Date: 8/21/25
Location: Unthank Park
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Sep
20
10:00 AM10:00
Monthly Neighborhood Cleanup
Join neighbors on the 3rd Saturday of the month to clean up the neighborhood. We meet at Unthank Park by the playground at 10am. We provide buckets, trash bags and grabbers thanks to a generous donation from Adopt One Block. If you know of a particular spot that needs attention, let us know.
If you’d like to become a regular Block Ambassador, sign up with Adopt One Block and get started on your street right away!
We kick off our meetups on Earth Day every year with a bang, then meet monthly through October. Bring gloves and meet us at the park!
Sep
27
9:00 AM09:00
Oct
18
10:00 AM10:00
Monthly Neighborhood Cleanup
Join neighbors on the 3rd Saturday of the month to clean up the neighborhood. We meet at Unthank Park by the playground at 10am. We provide buckets, trash bags and grabbers thanks to a generous donation from Adopt One Block. If you know of a particular spot that needs attention, let us know.
If you’d like to become a regular Block Ambassador, sign up with Adopt One Block and get started on your street right away!
We kick off our meetups on Earth Day every year with a bang, then meet monthly through October. Bring gloves and meet us at the park!
Jun
21
12:00 PM12:00
Jun
21
10:00 AM10:00
Monthly Neighborhood Cleanup
Join neighbors on the 3rd Saturday of the month to clean up the neighborhood. We meet at Unthank Park by the playground at 10am. We provide buckets, trash bags and grabbers thanks to a generous donation from Adopt One Block. If you know of a particular spot that needs attention, let us know.
If you’d like to become a regular Block Ambassador, sign up with Adopt One Block and get started on your street right away!
We kick off our meetups on Earth Day every year with a bang, then meet monthly through October. Bring gloves and meet us at the park!
Jun
20
9:00 AM09:00
Filming Commercial on Mississippi Ave
Filming in Your Neighborhood
WHO: RALLY STUDIOS
WHAT: COMMERCIAL
WHERE: Mississippi Ave
FILMING ACTIVITY DATE(S): From 06/20/25
EXPECTED TIME(S): Time: 0900-1600
Neighbors, please note: Dates and times are best estimates and subject to change due to the many variables inherent in the filming
process. The production will do its best to give notice of changes, should any occur. .
DESCRIPTION OF PRODUCTION ACTIVITIES:
As part of a commercial video campaign for CF Moto, we will be filming briefly in businesses & Mississippi Ave as well as
surrounding streets in the immediate area. The scene involves capturing motorcycle passes as part of a dynamic city
montage. Filming will be conducted with a small, mobile crew, using handheld and vehicle-mounted cameras. We will be
coordinating with the city and police for any necessary safety measures or intermittent traffic control, and will not impede
public access longer than necessary. We appreciate the opportunity to film in this iconic area and are committed to
minimizing our footprint and ensuring a safe, respectful shoot.
PARKING REMOVAL REQUEST
POSTED NO PARKING FOR FILM
DATE : 06/20/25
HOURS: 0900-1600
6 spaces BOTH sides of N Mississippi Outside PISTILS NURSERY
6 spaces BOTH sides of N Mississippi Outside MINT G RECORDS
6 spaces BOTH sides of N Mississippi Outside HARDCASE TATTOO
Thank you for sharing your neighborhood with us during this on-location film shoot. Our crew will do our best to
minimize any disruption or inconvenience to you. Your cooperation contributes to the successful growth of the Portland
film & television industry, which generates jobs, supports local business and brings revenue to our local economy.
This production has coordinated with the Portland Film Office to obtain permits and permissions for this shoot. The
Portland Film Office is a collaborative effort between the Mayor’s Office, Prosper Portland and Portland City Bureaus.
More information on this office can be found here: www.portlandfilmoffice.com
If you have questions or concerns about filming activities, please call us as soon as you receive this notice at the
numbers listed below and we will make every effort to accommodate you. Thank you!
JAMES RIDLEY : LOCATION MANAGER
Mobile Phone: 323.350.8005
If you have any questions or concerns after speaking with us, you may call the Portland Film Office 503-823-3217
Jun
14
8:30 AM08:30
Beautifying MLK: C3 Community Clean-Up Day of Service
Event Info:
Saturday, June 14 | 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM - see full itinerary on eventbrite registration page
Meet Outside 376 NE Sumner St., Portland, OR 97211 at 8:30 am
Free breakfast, supplies, and a community celebration included!
Volunteers can register here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1397347707609
Community event happening this Saturday, June 14 — Beautifying MLK: C3 Community Clean-Up Day of Service, a Black-led effort to revitalize NE MLK Jr. Blvd ahead of Juneteenth and Good in the Hood.
We’re looking for volunteers of all ages to join us for graffiti removal, trash pickup, and neighborhood beautification. This is a powerful opportunity to come together in service, pride, and celebration of Portland’s historic Soul District.
Jun
7
11:00 AM11:00
Insect Safari at Paxton Gate - Free Family Friendly Event
Come one, come all, to the infamous Insect Safari!
Our friend and passionate entomologist, Don Ehlen, will be sharing his extensive personal collection of hand-pinned insect specimens.
Join us and explore the vast world of entomology with Don's mind-blowing collection of insect
specimens!
This is a FREE, interactive, educational, and family-friendly event.
Complimentary drinks and snacks will be provided!
Don’t miss out! Flutter by and see the show!
May
31
12:00 PM12:00
Dumpster Day, Recycle & Swap Event
Check what is and is not accepted before coming: Dumpster Day, Recycle & Swap event page.
May
28
8:00 AM08:00
Shop on Mississippi Ave and Support SEI
Participating businesses on Miss Ave donate a percentage of sales to Self Enhancement, Inc. SEI is located at Unthank Park in our neighborhood.
May
24
11:00 AM11:00
Pistils Plant Swap!
Join Pistil’s for their first ever Plant Swap!!
Bring a healthy plant or planter (or multiple!) you want to trade and get some new stuff for free! We’ll start at 11am, so come ready to talk plants and see what the community has to offer The swap will probably last about an hour, so show up on time
- Label your plant with its name so the recipient knows what they’re growing.
- Don’t try to sell your plants for cash, this is a swap event! Trading only.
- If you bring a cutting to trade, please wrap in a damp paper towel or in a vessel of water.
May
23
to May 25
Fundraiser and Clothing Drive for Project Lemonade
Idealist Consulting has a long-standing partnership with Project Lemonade, a nonprofit organization focused on inspiring self esteem to help foster care youth thrive. Project Lemonade provides new clothing to children in grades K-12, internship opportunities, and their WISH program, which supports access to extracurricular activities like swimming lessons and music classes.
Shop at Participating Businesses: A percentage of profits will be donated to Project Lemonade.
Donate Clothing: Clothing for youth up to age 18 must be brand new. We’re looking specifically to collect summer and fall clothing at this time, but any new clothes are welcomed! Participating businesses on Mississippi Ave and Idealist Consulting will have bins to collect cothing.
May
17
10:00 AM10:00
Monthly Neighborhood Cleanup
Join neighbors on the 3rd Saturday of the month to clean up the neighborhood. We meet at Unthank Park by the playground at 10am. We provide buckets, trash bags and grabbers thanks to a generous donation from Adopt One Block. If you know of a particular spot that needs attention, let us know.
If you’d like to become a regular Block Ambassador, sign up with Adopt One Block and get started on your street right away!
We kick off our meetups on Earth Day every year with a bang, then meet monthly through October. Bring gloves and meet us at the park!
May
16
1:30 PM13:30
BEH Storybook Parade
Every year the students at Boise-Eliot/Humboldt Elementary put on the Storybook Parade. Each class has a book theme and work on their own costumes throughout the year. The police block off streets while the whole elementary school walks a parade path down Mississippi Ave and through the neighborhood.
May
15
4:00 PM16:00
I-5 Rose Quarter Improvement Project Meeting
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 Thursday, May 15, the Historic Albina Advisory Board (HAAB) and Community Oversight Advisory Committee (COAC) will meet from 4:00–6:30 p.m. The meeting will be in-person at New Song Community Church at 220 NE Russell Street, Portland, OR 97212.
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” in the subject line.
Submit comments via phone at the project’s hotline: 503-470-3127.
The facilitator will also provide an opportunity for members of the public to provide comments during the meeting for up to two minutes at the beginning of the meeting. If many people sign up, we may need to shorten the time for each speaker. To sign up, either:
Email i5rosequarter@odot.oregon.gov at least 24 hours in advance with your name and a note that you’d like to speak.
Sign up in person by arriving before 4:00 p.m., signing in and filling out a comment card.
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.
Si desea obtener información sobre este proyecto traducida al español, sírvase llamar al 503-731-4128.
Nếu quý vị muốn thông tin về dự án này được dịch sang tiếng Việt, xin gọi 503-731-4128.
Если вы хотите чтобы информация об этом проекте была переведена на русский язык, пожалуйста, звоните по телефону 503-731-4128.
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May
15
to Jun 15
Host an Exchange Student the summer with ACES
Calling all Portland-area families!
Bring the world home this summer: ACES-American Cultural Exchange Service is seeking host families for international high school (7/10-7/24) and college students (8/10-8/30 or 8/17-9/6). Your two- or three-week time commitment could very well change a young person's life. Students will have weekday classes and activities at PSU or Pacific International Academy on the University of Portland campus, commuting on public transit. They are excited to spend evenings and weekends as part of an American family. Hosts receive orientation materials, 24/7 support, and a small stipend. You can learn more at acescollegehomestay.org or apply online. Questions? Contact jillian@exploretheworld.org or (503) 673-6898.
May
14
to May 28
Multnomah County Budget Update & Engagement Opportunities
On April 24th, Multnomah County Chair Jessica Vega Pederson released her FY2026 Executive Budget and executive budget letter. This was a difficult budget that required making difficult tradeoffs to prioritize direct services for those who rely on the County most. This includes a focus on services for children and families, rent assistance and homeless services, substance use and mental health treatment, and community safety services.
The release of this executive budget kicks off seven weeks of public work sessions with the Board of County Commissioners and County staff. The Board will also host three public hearings for members of the community to comment on the County’s operating and capital budgets:
Wednesday, May 14, 6 to 8 p.m., Multnomah Building Boardroom, 501 S.E. Hawthorne Blvd., in Portland.
Wednesday, May 21, 6 to 8 p.m., East Multnomah Building, 600 N.E. 8th St., #300, in Gresham.
Wednesday, May 28, 6 to 8 p.m., Virtual-only. Find more information about the public hearings at the Multnomah County Budget Office.
Please consider further engagement with our budget process - anyone can sign up to testify or leave a comment through the Chair’s Budget page as a next step.
If you would like to learn more about the Chair's decisions and/or need help preparing for these hearings, consider signing up for our May 3rd community budget engagement training that our office is offering, in partnership with the County Office of Community Involvement and the Coalition of Communities of Color.
Also, thank you to the 4,000+ people who engaged with our annual budget survey! Results are available at this dashboard.
Sincerely,
Sara Ryan & An Bui
Chair's Office Budget Engagement Team
May
14
to May 28
FREE Cooking Classes: Taste of African Heritage Cooking
The Multnomah REACH program is facilitating another FREE four-part Taste of African Heritage cooking demo series this May! Please save the date and RSVP for classes on May 14, May 21, May 28 and June 4 from 6:00-7:30pm at the First A.M.E Zion Church (4304 North Vancouver Ave, Portland OR 97217).
RSVP highly encouraged: forms.gle/u8GJ7PwomK2PTg3QA
May
7
6:30 PM18:30
CSZ Earthquake Watch & Discuss Party
When the Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake hits, it’s predicted that the Critical Energy Infrastructure Hub along the Willamette river will release 193 million gallons of fuel into the environment.
This 29 minute video goes into detail about the CEI Hub through a short, animated film, and then explores potential risk mitigation strategies. Next, it discusses how to become more personally prepared for the earthquake.
Watch the video with us or watch on you own time here.
May
6
6:00 PM18:00
Final N/NE Parking Stakeholder Advisory Committee Meeting
Join us at an upcoming N/NE Parking Stakeholder Advisory Committee Meeting
The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) welcomes the public to attend the final meeting of the N/NE Parking Stakeholder Advisory Committee on May 6, 2025 from 6-8 p.m.
You can attend the meeting in person at the Rebuilding Center (3625 N Mississippi Ave, Portland, OR 97227) or virtually on Teams. The agenda and Teams meeting information can be found on the meeting webpage.
Meeting topics include:
Review of proposed N/NE Parking Management Plan
Adoption timeline and next steps
Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have questions or any accessibility needs.
For more information about the N/NE Parking and committee, please visit: Portland.gov/nneparking.
For more information:
Rae-Leigh Stark (She/Her) | Parking District Project Manager
pbotparkingdistricts@portlandoregon.gov | 503-823-5302
May
3
10:00 AM10:00
Free Comic Book Day at Rose City Comics
Rose City Comics opens early to give out a selection of free comics for kids and adults until they run out.
May
1
to May 28
Shape the Future of Portland: Take the “Your City, Your Choice” Survey
Shape the Future of Portland: Take the “Your City, Your Choice” Survey
The Oregon Values and Beliefs Center wants to hear from you! Our 2025 Portland: Your City, Your Choice survey asks Portlanders about life in the city today and their hopes for its future — from neighborhood amenities and safety to City Council representation and community priorities.
Now in its second year, this survey is part of a long-term effort to track how Portlanders’ views and experiences change over the next decade. It’s helping to benchmark trends — and to inform important decisions being made right now about the city’s future.
Just 15–20 minutes to complete
Win one of twenty $50 gift cards to local Portland businesses
Anonymous and confidential
Your voice matters — and your input will help city leaders and policymakers better understand the values and needs of Portland residents across all four new City Council districts.
ovbc.info/2025_PDX to take the survey and help shape Portland’s future
May
1
to Jun 1
Enter Your Design for the Bike to Books Design Contest
The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) and Multnomah County Library are teaming up once again for the seventh annual Bike to Books design competition after a three year hiatus. Starting today, May 1, Portlanders are invited to design original bike lane art to celebrate bike month and the hundreds of miles of bike lanes around the city. Participants start with the standard bike lane icon and put their own flair on it for the chance to add color and whimsy to Portland streets!
Together, PBOT and the Library are excited to introduce a new age group category this year. Adults (ages 18 and up) are now able to submit bike lane art alongside Pre-K – 12th graders. Grand prize winners (one per age category) will have their designs installed on one of Portland’s many bike lanes and neighborhood greenways by PBOT striping crews. Second and third place winners will also be eligible for prizes.
Throughout the month of May, visit your local library for free, bike-related events and classes like Bike Storytime or PBOT-led Basic Bike Maintenance workshops.
The Bike to Books program has brought colorful creativity to Portland’s bike lanes for years. From fungi and reading octopi to bicycle-riding strawberries and fire-breathing dragons, there is no limit to what Portlanders will create! The bureau even offers suggested rides for seeing some of the artwork in Portland's eastside and North Portland.
Contest rules and guidelines
To participate, pick up a copy of the design sheet at your local library branch or visit PBOTs Bike to Books website for a downloadable copy. Once your design has been created you can drop it off at your local Multnomah County Library branch, no later than Sunday, June 1. To find your nearest open branch and for information on hours visit multcolib.org or call 503-988-5123.
You can also scan or take a picture of both sides of the form and email it to PBOT at biketobooks@portlandoregon.gov. We accept .jpgs, .pngs, and .pdfs. Please check your image so that it is clear and has a higher resolution if possible. Make sure to keep the original copy.
Design sheets are available to pick up or download in English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Chinese, and Russian.
Entry must be original artwork in the following brackets: Pre-Kindergarten to 2nd grade, 3rd through 6th grade, 7th through 12th grade, and adult. Multiple entries welcome. Entrants must live in Multnomah County to be eligible to win.
Bike to Books first began in 2017 by PBOT and Multnomah County Library to encourage kids to bike more, read books and, better yet, bike to their local library! Since then, 19 original artworks have been installed in Portland bike lanes.
Apr
26
2:00 PM14:00
Apr
23
3:00 PM15:00
Used Medical Device Drive on May 18th
Accepting items like walkers, wheelchairs, hospital beds, opened containers of adult diapers, and much more. The donations can be in any condition. There will be both repair and scrap people onsite. They also take wheelchairs that need new batteries. The items will go to seniors in need through Caring Closet.
Apr
19
1:00 PM13:00
Hunt for Deals at the Mississippi Ave Easter Egg Hunt
Ready, set, hunt! Mississippi Ave shops are hiding Easter eggs filled with discounts and surprises from over 20 local businesses!
Apr
19
10:00 AM10:00
Boise Eliot Native Grove 8th Annual EARTH DAY WORK PARTY!
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!
Advanced Registration: Is required. Please sign up (green button below) ahead of time to guarantee your spot.
Meeting Location: N Ivy St between N Gantenbein and Commercial at the entrance to the Grove
Address: 300 North Ivy Street Portland, 97227 | Map Link
What to Bring: Please wear closed-toed shoes and weather-appropriate clothing, and bring a backpack for hands-free convenience. Feel free to bring your personal tools if available and a reusable water bottle to support our sustainability efforts.
What's Provided: We'll provide: shovels, wheel barrows, rakes, some hand tools, garbage bags
Restrooms: No public restrooms are available
Parking: On-street parking only
Transit: Many busses on N Vancouver & Williams Ave
Accessibility: This area may not be easily accessible for folks with mobility concerns.
Translation Services: There will not be a Spanish speaker present at this event.
Participant Age Guidelines: All Ages Welcome
Groups: If you'd like to register a group, please create a team first. For detailed instructions, review our Teams Guide.
Thank you to PBOT for use of the public lands, Boise Neighborhood Association, and our AMAZING PATRONS for ongoing support!
Apr
17
6:00 PM18:00
Come eat pizza with Councilor Sameer Kanal and County Commissioner Shannon Singleton!
Councilor Sameer Kanal is holding a Town Hall with Multnomah County Commissioner Shannon Singleton on Thursday, April 17 from 6:00-7:30 p.m. at George Middle School in St. Johns, 10000 N. Burr Ave. Come eat pizza, ask questions, and hear updates about what's happening at the City and the County.
Sameer Kanal
CouncilorKanal@portlandoregon.gov
Apr
12
10:00 AM10:00
Record Store Day at Mint Records
Record Store Day takes place on Saturday, April 12th this year. Mint Records on Mississippi Ave is participating and will be open from 10am until 7pm that day (normal hrs 11-7pm).
RSD is a celebration of independent record stores throughout the country with the aim of bringing folks out to support them. Labels and artists do this by issuing/re-issuing really special, unique and limited pressings.
Apr
7
5:00 PM17:00
Q&A Panel with D2 Counsilors
Share this with any students in your life! This event is designed to give students an opportunity to learn more about our local political process through a discussion with our District 2 City Councilors! While this event is open to all, attendees are asked to help us create an environment conducive to curiosity, learning and respect.
Registration Required
Apr
4
4:00 PM16:00
Apr
3
6:00 PM18:00
District 2: Budget Listening Session
This is the time when your voice can make a difference. Currently, the city is taking feedback about budget priorities. You can learn more about how to participate here and here. There are also budget sessions happening that you can show up in person. Please consider speaking about our programs.
Thursday, April 3
6:00 to 8:30 p.m.
Portland Community College Cascade Moriarty Auditorium
5514-5518 N Albina Ave.
Portland, OR 97217
You could also consider reaching out to your new District 2 Councilors. Here are the councilors emails.
Councilor Dan Ryan: councilor.ryan@portlandoregon.gov
Councilor Elana Pirtle-Guiney: councilor.pirtle-guiney@portlandoregon.gov
Councilor Sameer Kanal: councilor.kanal@portlandoregon.gov
Mar
20
to Mar 31
Pin it, Portland! Help the city reconnect Albina
The Reconnecting Albina Planning Project (RAPP) is a partnership between the Albina Vision Trust and the City of Portland to create urban development strategies that center restorative development for Portland’s Black community and reconnect the physical fabric of the Lower Albina neighborhood.
Help the city strategize how to restore the physical fabric of the Albina neighborhood and support Portland’s Black community. Use the Pin It mapping tool to pinpoint places you love, challenges you see, and ideas for the future. Don’t wait—add your comments today!
Pin it by March 31.