By John Liu
The Laurelhurst Neighborhood Association (LNA) seeks neighborhood volunteers for the following positions: SW quad rep to coordinate newsletter delivery (must reside in the SW quad); newsletter ad manager; website coordinator (WIX and WordPress).
The Laurelhurst Garage Sale is June 22. Â Sellers, $25 gets your sale listed in the garage sale guide and map and receive a garage sale sign; your signup fee goes to maintain the Laurelhurst arches. Â Sign up at https://www.laurelhurstpdx.org/donate.
The 2019 World Naked Bike Ride will depart from Laurelhurst Park on June 29. Â The ride organizers are working with the neighborhood to protect sensitive plantings, and the neighborhood will staff a bike repair and water station for riders. Â Learn more at https://pdxwnbr.org.
The Friends of Laurelhurst Park is holding work parties on second Wednesdays, June 12, July 10, August 14, and September 11 at 9 am, meet south of the Ankeny St restroom building and bring your gloves and garden tools. Â On May 18 at 9 am, there will be a special Family-Friendly Park Cleanup, meeting at the same location.
Visit the “pop-up arboretum” in Laurelhurst Park from May 15 to June 15.  The park’s notable trees will be marked with information signs.  The full park tree inventory is at www.tinyurl.com/pdxparktrees.
The Laurelhurst Neighborhood Association is holding its annual Family Picnic in Laurelhurst Park on August 6 at 5 pm. Â Music, face painting, and ice cream for the whole family! Â Volunteers needed for setup and cleanup.
Laurelhurst houses reaching 100 years old are eligible for a “Laurelhurst Century Home” plaque.  To learn more or order, visitlaurelhurstpdx.org/century-home-plaques.
Contact laurelhurstnewsletter@gmail.com with any questions or to volunteer.
