Resources if SNAP Benefits are Paused
Oct
24
to Nov 30

Resources if SNAP Benefits are Paused

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  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

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Free Yard Trees
Oct
29
to Nov 22

Free Yard Trees

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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! 

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Emergency Food Banks & Local Resources
Oct
31
to Nov 30

Emergency Food Banks & Local Resources

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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

 


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.

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Winter Wreaths & Plant Sale: Ivy School Fundraiser
Nov
3
to Nov 17

Winter Wreaths & Plant Sale: Ivy School Fundraiser

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

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Decorative Winter Greens BEH Fundraiser
Nov
12
to Nov 16

Decorative Winter Greens BEH Fundraiser

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


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BEH Food Drive
Nov
12
to Dec 18

BEH Food Drive

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.

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Ruby Bridges Walk
Nov
14
7:00 AM07:00

Ruby Bridges Walk

November is a wonderful time to reflect on gratitude. We are so grateful that we have the opportunity to come together as a school and honor Ruby Bridges and the impact she has on our school system. Many thanks to Sade Archer (BEH alumni, parent and PTA Events Chair) for getting BEH involved in this national event, and the partnership of the National Ruby Bridges Foundation and Safe Routes to School for making this accessible for schools in Portland.

Details

Day: Friday November 14th

Time: Gather at 7:00am and start walking around 7:15am

Starting Location: Albina Library, 205 NE Russell St, Portland, OR 97212

Route:

Watch: Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day

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Friends Of Trees Planting Event and Free Trees!
Jan
17
8:30 AM08:30

Friends Of Trees Planting Event and Free Trees!

Friends of Trees is planting FREE trees in the Boise neighborhood on January 17. Click HERE to pick out a tree for your yard and/or click HERE to volunteer on the planting team. 

  • Street Trees: pick tree by mid November to leave enough time for the free permitting process (handled by FOT). Planting strip must be 4ft+ wide. 3 years of tree maintenance provided. 

  • Yard Trees: No permits, just pick a tree by mid December

Remove & Replace a dead or dying street tree: Apply for a free removal/replacement permit here, then email the PDF permit right away to portlandpermits@friendsoftrees.org. Permits must be received at least one month before your planting date. (mid December)

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Nov
10
10:00 AM10:00

I-5 Rose Quarter Improvement Project November Meeting

The public is invited to attend an upcoming meeting for the I-5 Rose Quarter Improvement Project:

  • On Wednesday, November 12, the Historic Albina Advisory Board (HAAB) and Community Oversight Advisory Committee (COAC) will meet from 5:00–7:00 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 in person:

  • 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 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 5:00 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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For more information, please contact Rose Gerber, 503-779-6927, Rose.Gerber@odot.oregon.gov.

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Jefferson Modernization Meetings
Oct
20
to Nov 5

Jefferson Modernization Meetings

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

Jefferson Modernization Info Sessions: 

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Monthly Neighborhood Cleanup
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!

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Submit your comments about the proposed Critical Energy Infrastructure project by Friday, Oct 17.
Oct
12
to Oct 17

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

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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

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Cancelled, New Date Coming! Boise Eliot Native Grove's Annual Fall Work Party
Oct
4
10:00 AM10:00

Cancelled, New Date Coming! Boise Eliot Native Grove's Annual Fall Work Party

Fall Clean-Up Work Party on Saturday October 4 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. to do basic maintenance, tidy up loose ends, litter patrol, trim our  unruly Willow Dome, use those willow branches to re-weave the willow wattle fences, and generally make the Grove ready for the winter. If you can make it out, we'd love to see you. 

You can register here at Solve: https://volunteer.solveoregon.org/opportunity/a0CVL00002dmUlB

Thank YOU all for your continued support - emotional, financial, spiritual - it all matters. Let us know if you have any questions, or ideas for how to better make the Grove a welcoming place.  

Happy Fall! 

Andrine & Howard

website www.nativegrovepdx.org Facebook facebook.com/BoiseEliotNativeGrove and Instagram instagram.com/boiseeliotnativegrove 

For additional information send us an email at NativeGrovePDX@gmail.com

Boise Eliot Native Grove  ~300 N. Ivy St. Portland, Oregon

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MLK Dream Run
Sep
21
7:00 AM07:00

MLK Dream Run


Donate to Support

SIGN UP TO RUN

Vendor

2024 Results

Volunteer

SEPTEMBER 20 & 21, 2025 

'24 Wrap Up Report

Recap Video

Invest in the Soul of Portland

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 20th 

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 21st 

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 

 

​Brought to you by:​​​​​​​​​​ Soul District Business Association

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FREE Community Block Party Celebrating 75 Years of EMSWCD!
Sep
20
1:00 PM13:00

FREE Community Block Party Celebrating 75 Years of EMSWCD!

  • 5211 North Williams Avenue Portland, OR, 97217 United States (map)
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Swing by the EMSWCD Office for a FREE, family-friendly neighborhood open house!

Live music, hands-on activities, food & treats, and much more! We have a lot of special surprises in store, and we cannot wait to see you there. Bring your family and friends!

Date: Saturday, Sept. 20
Time: 1 to 4 PM
Location: 5211 N. Williams Ave.

Free Food

Nico’s Ice Cream & Tamale Boy

Live Music

Tequila Highway takes the stage with a high-energy fusion of Latin music, rock, blues, and funk

DIY Flower Bouquet Station

Get creative and take home a hand-tied bouquet of fresh, local flowers from Walking Whale Flower Farm

Conservation Trivia and Bingo

Test your nature knowledge, learn  and explore our grounds

Garry the Oak

Snap a selfie with the beloved Friends of Trees mascot and learn why native trees matter for our environment

EMSWCD Swag!

We have an assortment of fun give aways for all ages!

Learn More About our 75 Years of Conservation

 

Coming Soon

  • Fall workshops are open! Register here!

  • Take your farm to the next level. We will be accepting applications to our Headwaters Farm Business Incubator from October 1 – November 30. Learn more.

  • Applications for our Partners in Conservation (PIC) Grants open on October 15. Click here for more information.

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MLK Dream Run
Sep
20
10:00 AM10:00

MLK Dream Run


Donate to Support

SIGN UP TO RUN

Vendor

2024 Results

Volunteer

SEPTEMBER 20 & 21, 2025 

'24 Wrap Up Report

Recap Video

Invest in the Soul of Portland

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 20th 

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 21st 

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 

 

​Brought to you by:​​​​​​​​​​ Soul District Business Association

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Monthly Neighborhood Cleanup
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!

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Salvage Showdown at the Rebuilding Center
Sep
18
5:30 PM17:30

Salvage Showdown at the Rebuilding Center

Tickets are on sale now! 

The Rebuilding Center’s big annual fundraiser is on September 18 - the Salvage Showdown! This year, they're transforming the store for one amazing evening, hosting up to 180 guests for a seated dinner in our lumberyard - it's going to be super fun! The Showdown is a celebration of creative reuse and it's also a competition - up to 20 builders spend one month turning $100 of reclaimed materials into gorgeous pieces of functional art - furniture, wall hangings, sculptures - that we auction off at the event and award one Best in Show to the winner of a public vote! 

Proceeds from the Showdown help us continue to keep millions of pounds of useful material out of landfills, maintain our low prices, and empower homeowners with affordable repair skills classes. Since the store only covers 60% of our expenses, we rely on the Showdown to make sure our sustainable reclaimed materials remain affordable and accessible for everyone.

WHEN: September 18th 5:30 - 8:30pm

WHERE: ReBuilding Center

WHAT:  This year's event features a beer and wine reception, a seated dinner in our lumberyard, presentation of The Scrappy to the top vote-getting Builder, and an exciting live auction of a selection of builds.

TICKETS: Reserve yourself a seat today - tickets are $150, and include entrance to the event as well as the seated dinner. 

Can't attend the event in person? No problem! 

We're holding back multiple builds to raffle off to our customers! Tickets will be available in store and online - and winners will be alerted via email - no event attendance required. We will spotlight different local artists throughout the year while raising additional funds to support our work. 

The first raffle will take place the day of the Showdown - you can win one of the amazing builds with the purchase of a raffle ticket for just $15!

Our builders are still hard at work - photos of the items to be auctioned and raffled will be available soon - but tickets are on sale now! Your purchase helps support the ReBuilding Center - the heart of low-cost, community-based reuse in Portland.

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Mississippi Ave FREE Ice Cream Socia
Sep
18
4:00 PM16:00

Mississippi Ave FREE Ice Cream Socia

It is a long standing tradition started 20 years ago by the Rebuilding Center! This is an awesome way the businesses on Mississippi Ave give back to our community and celebrate the end of summer. Each participating business provides their choice of ice cream/popsicles/etc and hands them out for free to folks on the street from 4-6pm.

Sponsored by the HMBA.

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Portland Sunday Parkways, Presented by Kaiser Permanente, debuts brand-new downtown route this September and invites Portlanders to take a staycation
Sep
14
12:00 PM12:00

Portland Sunday Parkways, Presented by Kaiser Permanente, debuts brand-new downtown route this September and invites Portlanders to take a staycation

Downtown Sunday Parkways will transform 2.3 miles of city streets into a vibrant celebration with music, vendor marketplaces, and free activities at every turn.

Mark your calendars for an epic downtown Portland Sunday Parkways event, Presented by Kaiser Permanente on Sept. 14! The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT)  is unveiling the 2.3 mile-route today and calling for volunteers and businesses to welcome thousands of people to the first downtown Sunday Parkways event since 2019.

The Sunday Parkways Downtown event will create a 2.3-mile block party in the heart of the city, showcasing SW Broadway and SW Park Avenue between Oak and Harrison Streets. From Mill Street, the route will highlight the Halprin Sequence, going through Pettygrove Park, continuing to Lovejoy Fountain Park on Harrison Street, and then reconnecting with Broadway. Park your bike and walk as you explore downtown businesses, parks, and cultural destinations along the way. 

Make a weekend of it! Bring Sunday Parkways to your front door by booking a hotel downtown and rediscover the heart of the city – your city – with a staycation. Celebrate everything that makes our downtown an exciting and fun place to be, including music from PDX Pop Now, a Timbers soccer game and of course Sunday Parkways.

Visitors from across Oregon and the metro area are encouraged to book a hotel room downtown Sept. 12-14 as part of Portland Staycation Weekend, sponsored by Travel Portland in partnership with Sunday Parkways. Be a tourist in your city and explore new places and spaces or visit your tried-and-true favorites in the heart of the city. Enjoy discounts and special packages at downtown hotels, restaurants, and retailers all weekend long. Visit www.portlandstaycation.com for details and discounts.

"Sunday Parkways is the perfect way to celebrate the resurgence underway in downtown Portland," Mayor Keith Wilson said. "Downtown belongs to all of us and I invite everyone from across the region to come for the day or make it a Staycation Weekend if you are able. Consider volunteering or signing up to sell your wares at Sunday Parkways and be a part of writing the next chapter of the story of this great city."

“I'm especially excited about this year’s Sunday Parkways route in Downtown Portland," said Chad Melvin, Vice President at Kaiser Permanente Northwest and member of the Portland Metro Chamber Board of Directors. "This is a great opportunity to help reenergize Downtown Portland and build civic pride, by spotlighting the many gems at the heart of our city and celebrating what makes Portland truly special. Sunday Parkways brings people together to walk, bike, and connect with their community, all while supporting local businesses and promoting good health. As a health care organization, we know the powerful link between physical activity and mental wellness, and we’re proud to support this event as the Presenting Sponsor for the 18th year."

Sunday Parkways will create an experience that highlights many of the unique amenities of Portland’s city center — its public spaces, cultural destinations, and vibrant local businesses. People are invited to walk, bike, and roll on car-free streets. The Sunday Parkways team is partnering with Director Park, Pioneer Courthouse Square, James Beard Public Market, Portland'5 Centers for the Arts, Halprin Landscape Conservancy, TriMet, and the Cart Blocks to provide entertainment and programming at locations along the route.  

In addition to the event Downtown, Sunday Parkways will be highlighting neighborhood bike routes to the central city with bike bus style guided rides. Neighbors can join any of the seven rides at designated stops, similar to riding the bus. Ride leaders from community groups and the City of Portland Bicycle Advisory Committee will lead the rides, showing community members how they can confidently bike from their homes to downtown any day of the year. Stay tuned for more details on the bike bus routes.   

Ways to get involved

The best part of a block party is that everyone contributes! The Sunday Parkways downtown route is a blank canvas where you can share your ideas, offerings, and resources with our community as we envision the future of downtown Portland--one in which our streets are for everyone.  

  • Participate in the fun! Downtown businesses, organizations, and retailers along the event route are encouraged to extend their storefronts onto the street and connect with thousands of Portlanders who are coming to shop, dine, stroll and visit.

  • Volunteer and be part of the energy that makes Portland Sunday Parkways possible! It’s a fun and rewarding way to give back, connect with the community, and experience the event from the inside. Learn more and sign up at the Sunday Parkways volunteer webpage.

  • Don't have a brick-and-mortar store on the route? No problem! Sign up on our vendor waitlist for a chance to promote your organization, increase brand awareness, or sell goods and services in one of our marketplaces. As more spaces become available in the coming month, vendors on the waitlist will be notified. Learn more and join the waitlist at the Sunday Parkways vendor webpage.   

  • Stay informed, as exciting event details emerge by subscribing to our Sunday Parkways e-newsletter and following us on Facebook at PortlandSundayParkways and on Instagram at PortlandSundayParkways.

Contact Portland Sunday Parkways

Email: PortlandSundayParkways@portlandoregon.gov

Call: 311 / 503-823-4000

Website: www.portland.gov/sunday-parkways

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ReBuilding Center's Home Repair for All - Applications Are Open!
Sep
11
to Sep 15

ReBuilding Center's Home Repair for All - Applications Are Open!

Applications for ReBuilding Center's Home Repair for All are finally open! Our application is open until September 15th.

This program supports low-income homeowners with free home repair and skill-building classes, free building materials, and more. This round of the program will be 3 months, and run from October 1st, 2025 to December 31st, 2025.

The requirements: Up to 80% AMI and an ability and willingness to attend in-person classes and a monthly virtual information-sharing group.

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EMSWCD Free Yard & Garden Workshops - Fall 2025
Sep
11
to Oct 9

EMSWCD Free Yard & Garden Workshops - Fall 2025

Join East Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District at a FREE workshop this fall from the comfort of your own home or in your neighborhood!  Learn tips and ideas from landscape experts on how to create an attractive, low-cost, and low-maintenance landscape that will benefit people, water, and wildlife. With topics ranging from naturescaping to attracting wildlife to climate resilience and more, you will learn how to plan and care for the land in ways that benefit people, water, and wildlife!

A few workshops that are coming soon!

·       Sun 9/14 2-4:30 PM - Native Plants online via Zoom

·       Wed 9/17 6-7:30 PM – Intro to Naturescaping online via Zoom

·       Sat 9/20 10-12:30 PM – Creating an Edible Landscape w/Portland Fruit Tree Project at Leaven Community Center (5431 NE 20th Ave)

·       Sun 9/28 2-4:30 PM – Urban Invasive Weeds online via Zoom

·       Thu 10/2 6-7:30 PM – Intro to Stormwater at EMSWCD Office (5211 N Williams Ave)

·       Sat 10/4 11-12:30 PM – Returning Fire to the Landscape at Leach Botanical Garden (6704 SE 122nd Ave)

·       Wed 10/8 6:30-8 PM - Rain Gardens 101 at Rockwood Market Hall (458 SE 185th Ave)

·       Thu 10/9 6-7 PM – Landscaping for Wildlife online via Zoom

To check out our full schedule of workshops and to register, visit our website (emswcd.org/events/yard-garden-workshops/)!

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Community Conversation on Homelessness
Sep
8
7:00 PM19:00

Community Conversation on Homelessness

Sign up HERE for this event.

Join us for an honest, values-based conversation about what’s working—and what still needs to change—in our region’s response to homelessness. Across Multnomah, Washington, and Clackamas counties, people are working hard to make progress on homelessness—but that progress isn’t always visible. These small-group conversations are designed to help bridge the gap between what the public sees and the real impact of the Supportive Housing Services (SHS) program.

Led by trained community members, each conversation offers a chance to:

  • Learn how the SHS program is helping connect people to housing and supportive services

  • Hear real stories of progress and challenge from trusted local voices

  • Ask questions and share your perspective in an honest, respectful space

  • Leave with a clearer understanding of the path forward

Whether you're concerned, curious, frustrated, hopeful, or all of the above, you're welcome to join the conversation.

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Rose City Comic Book Shop Trivia Fundraiser
Aug
27
7:00 PM19:00

Rose City Comic Book Shop Trivia Fundraiser

Saturday, August 30, 7-9pm @ Stormbreaker Brewing

Our local quizmaster, neighbor, and comic book shop aficionado wanted to help out his favorite shop after it was vandalized (again) recently. So, he's throwing a trivia night to benefit Rose City Comics.

It's $5 to play and Stormbreaker is donating 10% of their proceeds that evening to help RCC fix their doors and replace what was stolen. 

Come play or just hang out, Have fun and show you support! Plus, there are prizes to be won!

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FREE Concert in the Par
Aug
21
6:30 PM18:30

FREE Concert in the Par

Arietta Ward at Unthank Park

Get ready for a powerhouse performance from Portland’s own Arietta Ward, the Rip City Soul Funk Diva! With deep roots in soul, funk, and R&B, Arietta delivers electrifying vocals and commanding stage presence that captivate audiences. Her music is a vibrant celebration of rhythm, resilience, and pure Portland spirit—don’t miss this unforgettable evening of soul-shaking sound.

Thanks to our partner in this event, Boise Neighborhood Association and the Historic Mississippi Business Association!

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Mississippi Wine & Beverage Walk
Aug
21
5:00 PM17:00

Mississippi Wine & Beverage Walk

Don’t miss out on this fun event!

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Sip, stroll, and savor your way down Mississippi Ave at the Mississippi Wine & Beverage Walk on August 21 🍷✨ Experience a vibrant evening of local pours, community vibes, and unforgettable flavors from 5–8 PM!

VIP and GA tickets are on sale now at tickettomato.com

Grab yours before they’re gone and get ready to raise a glass with us! 🥂

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Get tickets here.

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Monthly Neighborhood Cleanup
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!

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