82nd Avenue Business Association
By Nancy Chapin
We have two new Rose Gardens and more to come! Now that they are blooming, the roses along the Avenue are easier to see.
The 30 mph speed limit helps, too. Instead of speeding through our City streets, our 82nd Ave. drivers are paying attention to the over 400 places to eat, drink, buy their groceries and take care of their medical, dental and other services needs.
Do you know of a space on 82nd that needs a Rose Garden? Contact 82ndaveba@gmail.com.
Belmont Area Business Association
By LeeAnn Gauthier
Vendor registration for Belmont Street Fair opened in June. The Saturday, September 9 fair is 10 am-5 pm, thanks to presenting sponsor Mongoose Cannabis and production by BABA volunteer Board with coordination by Block Party Barricades and Revel Events.
Vendor spaces sell fast; regular spaces are $189, nonprofit spaces are $150 and corner spaces are $225. Registration info at belmontdistrict.org/belmont-street-fair.
Sponsors receive publicity on social media, advertising and event day signage and a free vendor space. Contact info@belmontdistrict.org for sponsorship opportunities.
Katie Morris, owner of Portland Preschool of the Arts and The Hangout, is planning a children’s area resplendent with faux grass and fun activities. Streets will be closed to TriMet buses and parking from SE 33rd Ave. to Cesar Chavez Blvd. 7 am-7 pm.
Our new 2023-2024 full color Belmont district map will be distributed at the Oregon Welcome Center and Travel Portland, which reopened June 23 at 1132 SW Harvey Milk St., #104. Travel Portland’s hours are Thursday-Sunday until the end of July, when their hours expand.
Please send your business news and photo(s) to info@belmontdistrict.org, so we can promote you on Instagram @BelmontDistrict and Facebook. Please like us at facebook.com/BelmontDistrictPDX, as our volunteer Ann Lehman is crushing it!
Hawthorne Boulevard Business Association
By Nancy Chapin
The 40th Annual Hawthorne Street Fair will be Sunday, August 27, 11 am-5 pm. Mark your calendars, invite family and friends and plan on a fun day with good food, creative vendors and non-profits, neighborhood news and music on Hawthorne Blvd. from SE 38th to SE 31st Aves.
The Car Free zone for the Street Fair is from SE 30th Ave. to Cesar Chavez Blvd., however, Hawthorne businesses from SE 12th to SE 52nd Aves. will be available to serve you, as they are every day.
To register for a vendor space, contact Administrator@hawthorneblvd.com.