Enter Your Design for the Bike to Books Design Contest
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. 

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Shape the Future of Portland: Take the “Your City, Your Choice” Survey
May
1
to May 31

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

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FREE Cooking Classes: Taste of African Heritage Cooking
May
14
to Jun 4

FREE Cooking Classes: Taste of African Heritage Cooking

  • First AME Zion Church (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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

#MultcoREACH

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Multnomah County Budget Update & Engagement Opportunities
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 

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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.

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Если вы хотите чтобы информация об этом проекте была переведена на русский язык, пожалуйста, звоните по телефону 503-731-4128.

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BEH Storybook Parade
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.

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Monthly Neighborhood Cleanup
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!

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Fundraiser and Clothing Drive for Project Lemonade
May
23
to May 25

Fundraiser and Clothing Drive for Project Lemonade

  • Google Calendar ICS

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.

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Pistils Plant Swap!
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.

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Insect Safari at Paxton Gate - Free Family Friendly Event
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!

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Monthly Neighborhood Cleanup
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!

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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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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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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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CSZ Earthquake Watch & Discuss Party
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.

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Final N/NE Parking Stakeholder Advisory Committee Meeting
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

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Boise Eliot Native Grove 8th Annual EARTH DAY WORK PARTY!
Apr
19
10:00 AM10:00

Boise Eliot Native Grove 8th Annual EARTH DAY WORK PARTY!

Register Here

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!

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Come eat pizza with Councilor Sameer Kanal and County Commissioner Shannon Singleton!
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 

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Record Store Day at Mint Records
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.

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Q&A Panel with D2 Counsilors
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 

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District 2: Budget Listening Session
Apr
3
6:00 PM18:00

District 2: Budget Listening Session

  • Portland Community College Cascade Moriarty Auditorium  (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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.

District 2 Listening Session

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

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Pin it, Portland! Help the city reconnect Albina
Mar
20
to Mar 31

Pin it, Portland! Help the city reconnect Albina

  • Google Calendar ICS

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. 

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Community Board for Police Accountability volunteer opportunity
Mar
18
to Apr 14

Community Board for Police Accountability volunteer opportunity

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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: Apply HERE

Community Board for Police Accountability

The new Community Board for Police Accountability can make recommendations about Portland Police Bureau practices, policies and directives, with a focus on community concerns.

We want people from every part of Portland to share their voice, especially those who have not been involved before. If you want to serve your community and help government make better choices, then we want to see your application.

Apply by April 14, 2025 to:

• Work with the Office of Community Police Accountability to investigate reported misconduct of Portland Police officers and their supervisors

• Review cases promptly, fairly and impartially

• Impose appropriate discipline

• Make recommendations to Police Bureau regarding police practices, policies and directives

Monthly meetings will take place on weekday evenings. The 21 community

members selected to serve on the board will receive a $500 per year stipend.

Want more information or support with your application?

Email CBPAinfo@portlandoregon.gov or call 971-610-1963.

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Portlanders are invited to Envisioning a Reconnected Albina: A Kickoff Celebration
Feb
27
5:00 PM17:00

Portlanders are invited to Envisioning a Reconnected Albina: A Kickoff Celebration

Portlanders—join us for Envisioning a Reconnected Albina: A Kickoff Celebration! Come meet with project partners to learn more about how RAPP will create urban development strategies that center restorative development for Portland’s Black community and reconnect the physical fabric of the Lower Albina, Lloyd, and Rose Quarter areas.  Light refreshments and snacks will be provided.

 

Please register to attend this event.

 

Visit the Reconnecting Albina Planning Project website to stay up to date on project activities. The Pin it, Portland interactive mapping tool is collecting community input until Monday, Mar. 31.

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EMSWCD FREE Spring Workshops
Feb
27
to Mar 29

EMSWCD FREE Spring Workshops

Join East Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District at a FREE workshop this spring 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 water conservation to climate resilience and more, you will learn how to plan for and create the yard benefit people, water and wildlife!

A few workshops that are coming soon!

To check out the full schedule of workshops and to register, visit the website (emswcd.org/workshops)!

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Final Open House for the Portland Urban Forest Plan
Feb
26
5:30 PM17:30

Final Open House for the Portland Urban Forest Plan

Join Portland Parks & Recreation for the final open house on the Portland Urban Forest Plan to learn about our vision for the future of trees and how we’re planning to care for them.

Wednesday, February 26, 2025

5:30 to 7pm

June Key Delta Community Center (5940 N Albina Ave)

At this event, you can see our vision and goals for the future and the actions we will take to turn the vision into a reality. There will be opportunities to provide feedback on key components of the plan and speak directly with the project team.

Everyone is welcome, bring your friends and neighbors!

Interpretation services and light refreshments will be provided. Learn more about this event.

Can’t make it to the event?

Check the project website in February for details about how to read the draft plan and share your feedback online. The public comment period will be open for 30 days.

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Culture and Commerce Market at SEI
Feb
23
11:00 AM11:00

Culture and Commerce Market at SEI

Culture and Commerce Market returns with a new name this 2025! Our vibrant event continues to serve as a cornerstone for local Black entrepreneurs, artists, and community members to showcase their talents, products, and services. SEI’s Culture and Commerce Market will be held on Sunday, February 23rd, from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Become a vendor at our marketplace today! Register at selfenhancement.org/events.

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StormBreaker Brewing Celebrates 11 Years with Exclusive Barrel-Aged Releases, Tattoo Pop-Up, Whiskey Tastings, and More!
Feb
15
11:00 AM11:00

StormBreaker Brewing Celebrates 11 Years with Exclusive Barrel-Aged Releases, Tattoo Pop-Up, Whiskey Tastings, and More!

StormBreaker Brewing is thrilled to announce its 11th Anniversary Celebration, taking place all day on Saturday, February 15th at its Mississippi Avenue location. This milestone event will bring together friends, family, and the local community for a day filled with exclusive releases, special experiences, and the best time ever!

As part of the celebration, StormBreaker will offer limited-edition Barrel Aged Bottle Releases, including just 75 bottles of the highly anticipated Nocino Barrel Aged Japanese Lager. In addition to these unique bottles, guests can enjoy special draft releases and incredible food and cocktail specials. For those looking to obstain, we have a fantastic in-house mocktail program as well. 

But that's not all! To mark the occasion, StormBreaker Brewing is excited to host several exciting activities:

  • Tattoo Pop-Up with Hard Case Tattoo 4:00pm-8:00pm : Get a StormBreaker Tattoo and receive a $25 gift certificate to StormBreaker Brewing!

  • Special Whiskey Tastings from Stone Barn Distilling for those looking to indulge in a local craft spirit experience.

  • A curated selection of beautifully crafted home goods on display from Honey I'm Home, a neighbor and local favorite.

  • Spin the Wheel of Prizes for a chance to win StormBreaker gear and other surprises.

  • Raffles: From 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., qualifying purchases will receive a raffle ticket for a chance to win prize packages featuring offerings from local businesses of Mississippi Ave district.

This anniversary event is not just about celebrating StormBreaker’s 11-year journey but about thanking the loyal supporters and vibrant community that have helped make it all possible.

Join us for a day of celebration, great beer, and the best company!

Event Details:

  • Date: Saturday, February 15, 2025

  • Time: 11:00am-10:00pm

  • Location: StormBreaker Brewing, 832 N Beech ST, Portland, OR 97227

  • Special Releases and Tasting: Limited Barrel Aged Bottle Releases, Special Drafts, Whiskey Tastings, Tattoo Pop Up, and more!

For more information visit www.stormbreakerbrewing.com/events. Follow us on social media at @stormbreakerbrewing and facebook.com/stormbreakerbrewing for event updates and sneak peeks at what’s to come!

About StormBreaker Brewing: StormBreaker Brewing is an award-winning craft brewery co-founded in Portland, Oregon by Rob Lutz and Dan Malech in 2014. The brewery focuses on a wide range of craft beer, specialty craft cocktails/mocktails and delicious food across two distinct locations and strives to consistently produce innovative and high-quality offerings. Learn more about StormBreaker by visiting www.stormbreakerbrewing.com. 

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Williams Vancouver Business Association Joins the February Winter Lights Festival
Feb
12
5:00 PM17:00

Williams Vancouver Business Association Joins the February Winter Lights Festival

For the first time, the Williams Vancouver Business District will participate in the Winter Lights Festival as a district.   Come see the lighted sculptures and light installations happening in at least 10 different businesses around the district. 

Have even more fun at two parties the WVBA is hosting on Wednesday Feb. 12 from 5-9pm.

Lights on Williams: 5-7 pm at 4038 N. Williams Avenue (in the lot where Pepe’s Chile Taqueria is located).   We’ll officially celebrate the installation of two light sculptures there, created by Travis Pond, and ten light lanterns, created by Scott Loader and placed in six local businesses.  These sculptures were commissioned and paid for by the WVBA and gifted to the district.  Meet the artists, get a cocktail from Pepe’s and dance to dj mixes outside from the party bus.

Lights on Vancouver goes from 7-9 pm at Flow in the City Yoga, 3956 N. Vancouver Avenue, where you’ll see an interactive light display, meet the artist for a brief artist talk, and then flow into more dancing – indoors this time – with a DJ.

Artist Travis Pond displays one of two light sculptures he was commissioned and paid by the WVBA to build and gift to the Williams Vancouver Business District.   Pond uses all recycled materials for his sculptures, and the subject – a saxophone – is intended to honor the district’s past as a vibrant live jazz community.  It will sit at 4038 N. Williams Avenue, next to Pepe’s Chile Taqueria.

WINTER LIGHTS: ERUPT-by HoffmanConstruction-_DT-photoby-BrookeHoyer-28

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2025 FEMA Youth Preparedness Council Application is Open
Feb
11
to Mar 3

2025 FEMA Youth Preparedness Council Application is Open

  • Google Calendar ICS

Do you know youth grades 8-11 who are interested in disaster preparedness and helping their community prepare for disasters such as wildfires, ice storms, and earthquakes?  (Please scroll down to read this information in Spanish)

The application for the FEMA 2025 Youth Preparedness Council is now open! This is an opportunity for youth to impact their community and contribute to the national conversation about disaster preparedness. Students will gain professional skills and build new relationships through connections with their local and state emergency management partners. While on the council, members will: 

  • Create a project that increases preparedness education or initiatives in their community 

  • Attend and engage in monthly virtual meetings will fellow members and FEMA staff 

  • Collaborate with Oregon Emergency Management (OEM) staff and local emergency management partners 

  • Present their project to council members and FEMA staff 

The application is open until March 3, 2025. Students who apply may be accepted to serve on either the national council or Region 10 council, which consists of Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. OEM aims to create a council representative of the different communities in Oregon and encourages students from all backgrounds and regions of Oregon to apply .  

OEM will host a webinar for potential Oregon applicants to learn more about the process and hear current council members share their experiences. American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation will be provided. Please email kayla.thompson@oem.oregon.gov with any accommodation requests by February 10. 

Learn more about the YPC here. For requests for accommodations on the YPC application, please email FEMA-Prepare@fema.dhs.gov. 

¿Conoces a jóvenes que están en grados 8 a 11 y están interesados en la preparación para desastres y quieren ayudar a su comunidad a prepararse para emergencias como incendios forestales, tormentas de hielo y terremotos? 

 

¡Y esta activa la convocatoria para el Consejo de Preparación Juvenil (YPC) de FEMA 2025, aplica ahora! Esta es una oportunidad para que los jóvenes hagan una diferencia positiva en su comunidad y contribuyan a la conversación nacional sobre la preparación para desastres. Los estudiantes desarrollarán habilidades profesionales y establecerán nuevas relaciones a través de conexiones con sus socios locales y estatales de manejo de emergencias. Durante su tiempo de servicio, los miembros: 

  • Crearán un proyecto que promueve la educación o las iniciativas de preparación en su comunidad. 

  • Asistirán y participarán en reuniones virtuales mensuales con otros miembros del grupo y personal de FEMA. 

  • Colaborarán con el personal de OEM y socios locales de manejo de emergencias. 

  • Presentarán su proyecto a los miembros del grupo y al personal de FEMA. 

 

La convocatoria está abierta hasta el 3 de marzo de 2025. ¡Aplica hoy mismo! Los estudiantes que apliquen podrían ser seleccionados para formar parte del consejo nacional o del grupo de la Región 10, que incluye a Alaska, Idaho, Oregón y Washington. OEM tiene como objetivo crear un grupo representativo de las diversas comunidades de Oregón y anima a estudiantes de todos los orígenes y regiones de Oregón a aplicar.  

 

OEM organizará un seminario web para posibles participantes de Oregón, donde podrán obtener más información sobre el proceso y escuchar a los miembros actuales del grupo compartir sus experiencias. Se proporcionará interpretación en lenguaje de señas estadounidense (ASL). Por favor, envía un correo electrónico a kayla.thompson@oem.oregon.gov para cualquier solicitud de adaptaciones antes del 10 de febrero. 

 

 

Obtén más información sobre el YPC aquí. Para solicitudes de adaptaciones relacionadas con la solicitud del YPC, por favor envía un correo electrónico a FEMA-Prepare@fema.dhs.gov. 

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Boise-Eliot/Humboldt Fundraiser - Pies for Pi Day!
Feb
10
to Feb 28

Boise-Eliot/Humboldt Fundraiser - Pies for Pi Day!

Pies for Pi Day

Tell you friends, tell your family-- We have PIES for sale! The pie pick update is March 14th, yes that date is 3.14. In some circles;) it has come to be known as Pi Day, celebrated with PIES.

Order Pies: https://behpies.myshopify.com

Pick up Pies: March 14th at 2:30, behind the school on the playground

Orders must be in by February 28th!

Did you see we are offering two prices? When you open the Shopify page you will see our "fundraising price" including our "no pie" $20 donation option. When you scroll down you will see the same pies with a reduced rate. We hope this makes Pies for Pi Day more than just a fundraiser and accessible to a range of budgets. Get the pie that is right for you!

Personally, I'm looking forward to the triple chocolate pie!

Why does the PTA raise funds?

We aim to raise at least $10,000 each year. Our main expenses are the supplementing the Winter Food Drive for BEH families and Teacher Appreciation Week. We have smaller expenses throughout the year including fees for Oregon and Federal PTA, and school events. 

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Volunteer at a County Emergency Shelter - Training Session
Feb
10
1:00 PM13:00

Volunteer at a County Emergency Shelter - Training Session

Stay safe!: Learn ways to support your families and households during emergencies like cold weather in the attached document, “Keeping your Family Safe During a Disaster.” Visit Care for When it’s Cold (multco.us/cold) for more updates and tips about how and where to keep safe during winter weather. 

Help out!: During dangerous weather emergencies, Multnomah County may open Disaster Resource Centers (DRCs) to shelter people in need. Visit our Emergency Shelter Volunteer page to learn how to get involved or attend an upcoming info session hosted on January 30 at 9am or February 10 at 1pm.

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Art Walk & Talk on Williams Ave: Learn About WLF Sculptures and Light Installations
Feb
9
3:00 PM15:00

Art Walk & Talk on Williams Ave: Learn About WLF Sculptures and Light Installations

Art Walk & Talk on Feb 9th during the Winter Light Festival.

Meet at Ora Et Labora Wine Tasting room on North Williams Avenue, from 3-4:30 pm on Sunday, Feb. 9.  

Learn about the art and light installations the Williams Vancouver Business Association funded.

  • Travis Pond created sculptures with lights.

  • Scott Foster made Lanterns that are placed all around the District.

  • Ty Givens made a light installation at Flow In The City.

Lisa Stranger, owner of Blackthorne Mercantile will talk about the grant she wrote, the idea for the sculptures and how that plays into the Winter Light Festival. 

The three artists will talk about their work and it will end with a little walking tour of the installations, led by the WVBA President, Avin Marr.

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North Portland Library Re-Opening After Remodel With Celebrations
Feb
9
12:00 PM12:00

North Portland Library Re-Opening After Remodel With Celebrations

North Portland Library Re-Opening After Remodel.

To celebrate the grand opening the North Portland Library is hosting two days of community activities on Saturday, Feb. 8, and Sunday, Feb. 9.

The events include a performance by the Jefferson Dancers and food from local Black-owned businesses. Check out the full list of events and activities here.

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North Portland Library Re-Opening After Remodel With Celebrations
Feb
8
9:45 AM09:45

North Portland Library Re-Opening After Remodel With Celebrations

North Portland Library Re-Opening After Remodel.

To celebrate the grand opening the North Portland Library is hosting two days of community activities on Saturday, Feb. 8, and Sunday, Feb. 9.

The events include a performance by the Jefferson Dancers and food from local Black-owned businesses. Check out the full list of events and activities here.

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Volunteer at a County Emergency Shelter - Training Session
Jan
30
9:00 AM09:00

Volunteer at a County Emergency Shelter - Training Session

Stay safe!: Learn ways to support your families and households during emergencies like cold weather in the attached document, “Keeping your Family Safe During a Disaster.” Visit Care for When it’s Cold (multco.us/cold) for more updates and tips about how and where to keep safe during winter weather. 

Help out!: During dangerous weather emergencies, Multnomah County may open Disaster Resource Centers (DRCs) to shelter people in need. Visit our Emergency Shelter Volunteer page to learn how to get involved or attend an upcoming info session hosted on January 30 at 9am or February 10 at 1pm.

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Introduction to the Budget sessions - District 2
Jan
29
6:30 PM18:30

Introduction to the Budget sessions - District 2

  • NECN - King School Facility (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The City Budget Office, in collaboration with the District Coalition Offices, is hosting both online and in-person sessions to help the community understand the budget process. These sessions will provide an introduction to the City's budget process, along with a Civics 101 presentation that shares information about the new form of government and general ways to connect with the City.

These sessions are designed to share information and are not focused on gathering community input on budget items. Specific budget engagement sessions, where community members can provide direct input on the Draft Budget Recommendations, will be held in March.

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Meet your new District 2 City Councilors
Jan
28
6:00 PM18:00

Meet your new District 2 City Councilors

Meet your new District 2 City Councilors— Sameer Kanal, Elana Pirtle-Guiney, and Commissioner Dan Ryan.

Join City Club of Portland for a moderated panel with Willamette Week’s Sophie Peel, followed by an opportunity to socialize with your Councilors and neighbors.

Tuesday, January 28 | 6:00 - 7:30 pm (Doors open at 5:30)

Alberta Rose Theatre: 3000 NE Alberta St, Portland

Free with registration! Register here: https://crm.nonprofiteasy.com//6452/Pages/Events/#/Details/14551//

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