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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/)!
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.
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.
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.
Email: PortlandSundayParkways@portlandoregon.gov
Call: 311 / 503-823-4000
Website: www.portland.gov/sunday-parkways
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.
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.
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!
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
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
Sign up HERE to add your yard to the map. The map of all participating yard sales will be published one week and again the day of the sale for all you last minuters :)
Please mark your calendars for Boise Eliot Native Grove's annual Fall Work Party, Saturday October 4, 2025 at 10 am - 1 pm! We’ll be planting plants and continuing our ongoing clean-up efforts to get the Grove ready for the coming season. We’ll also be repairing the wattle fence at the south end separating the Grove from the Fremont Bridge ramp area. And of course there will be the usual weeding, trimming, and cleaning tasks to get the Grove back into shape for the oncoming winter.
Once our SOLVE Volunteer event is live, we'll post a link on our website www.nativegrovepdx.org Facebook facebook.com/BoiseEliotNativeGrove and Instagram instagram.com/boiseeliotnativegrove pages for you to sign up, so check in there as the event approaches.
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!
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.
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!
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!
Don’t miss out on this fun event!
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.
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!
Free Neighborhood Party!
Join us for an evening of family fun and connecting with your neighbors!
Party On, Portland! (POP!) events are a great way to get to know your neighbors, learn about cool things happening in your area, build up your community, and most importantly, celebrate it in a safe environment.
5:30-7:30 PM: DJ, free BBQ, frozen lemonades, lawn games.
6-7:30 PM: Face painting and balloon twisting
7:30-8 PM: Prismagic Aerial Arts Show
We will be grilling hamburgers, hot dogs and all the fixings. Shout out to neighbor Dennis Harris for being the grill master for the event.
The first 250 people will get a free frozen lemonade from ThirtyZ courtesy of iQ Credit Union.
A DJ will play while we grab some food, meet neighbors and play lawn games. We will be raffling off gift cards to local businesses. Plus local businesses will be there selling their wares.
Prismagic will be doing balloon twisting, face painting and closing our evening with a aerial arts show.
It’s going to be a amazing night!
The Library Capital Building Projects Program Management Office is excited to invite you to the ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of the updated, expanded Albina Library.
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony:
Saturday, July 19, 2025, 9:30-10 am
Albina Library: 205 NE Russell St, Portland, 97212
DJ and photo opportunities before the event, beginning at 9 am
Dignitaries’ remarks
Ribbon-cutting ceremony
While the ribbon-cutting ceremony is primarily a media event, it will be the start of two, fun-filled days of activities for the community on Saturday, July 19 and Sunday, July 20. Featuring a performance by Hip Hop Soulsation, food from local Black-owned businesses and more, there will be plenty to do while exploring the new features of Albina Library. PDF flyer attached and patrons can stay up-to-date on the library website.
We are excited to celebrate with you and hope you are able to attend. Respond to this email with any questions.
Thanks to your continued support, Multnomah County Library is becoming a library for the 21st century!
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!
The Library Capital Building Projects Program Management Office is excited to invite you to the ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of the updated, expanded Albina Library.
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony:
Saturday, July 19, 2025, 9:30-10 am
Albina Library: 205 NE Russell St, Portland, 97212
DJ and photo opportunities before the event, beginning at 9 am
Dignitaries’ remarks
Ribbon-cutting ceremony
While the ribbon-cutting ceremony is primarily a media event, it will be the start of two, fun-filled days of activities for the community on Saturday, July 19 and Sunday, July 20. Featuring a performance by Hip Hop Soulsation, food from local Black-owned businesses and more, there will be plenty to do while exploring the new features of Albina Library. PDF flyer attached and patrons can stay up-to-date on the library website.
We are excited to celebrate with you and hope you are able to attend. Respond to this email with any questions.
Thanks to your continued support, Multnomah County Library is becoming a library for the 21st century!
Take the Green Loop Survey by 8/29
What is the Green Loop Concept Plan?
First Community Sounding Board meeting on 7/16
The Green Loop is a concept for a 6-mile linear park and multiuse path connecting the Central City.
Share your feedback on the Green Loop vision, how you'd use it, priorities and trade-offs. Your input will inform the work to come in this project: refining the Green Loop route, cross-section and implementation strategies.
Join Oregon Walks for an opportunity to meet District 2 Portland City Councilors @commissionerdanryan, @councilorkanal, and @councilpresidentepg! This event is a fun and casual way to discuss plans for our city and district. It’s also an opportunity for residents to connect with each other, build community, and get some exercise.
Meet @ Friends of Columbia Park Cottage
4339 N Lombard St, Portland, OR 97203
RSVP here (https://forms.gle/o4XAa6MnRyfhLjuW8) or Scan QR Code!
https://www.goodnthehood.org/
https://www.goodnthehood.org/.
Parade at 11am, festival starts at noon.
https://juneteenthor.com/
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!
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
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.
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!
Check what is and is not accepted before coming: Dumpster Day, Recycle & Swap event page.
Participating businesses on Miss Ave donate a percentage of sales to Self Enhancement, Inc. SEI is located at Unthank Park in our neighborhood.
