82nd Avenue Business Association
By Nancy Chapin
We celebrated our 48th Anniversary in May at the wonderful APANO space. A buffet lunch was provided by Tiburon Jaroco Mariscos, Van Hanh and Nana’s Equisite Confections. We had 82nd Avenue progress updates from PBOT and TriMet staff and the Waste Reduction Policy staff reminded us of their customer survey.
Additional updates include: the Rose Garden identification project is underway with plans for pruning assistance if needed; the revised Dining Guide will be available soon and placed at the airport and Travel Portland; and the 2026-27 Board has four returning members with five new members elected. Representation from the Foster Powell Neighborhood Association was appreciated.
We meet on the third Tuesday, 3:30-4:30 pm online and are looking forward to quarterly in-person meetings. Email 82ndaveba@gmail.com to be added to the Mail Chimp mailing list.
Foster Area Business Association
By Chris Correnti
Summer is about to kick off and Foster is geared up and ready! Come join the Foster Area neighborhoods and businesses for our annual Summer Soirée Saturday, June 13, 12-6 pm between SE 58th and 72nd avenues along Foster Rd. Visit the vendors, bands, henna tattoos and all the local shops that make up the lifeblood of the Foster Area Business District. And…
The next weekend is Punk Rock Pride, Saturday, June 20, coming back for their second year, bigger, louder and GAYER than ever! There will be an all ages drag brunch, BINGO, storybook time, punk bands, vendors, flash tattoos and temporary ones too for the kids!
Let’s kick summer off together on Foster! Back to back weekend celebrations of doing life together!
Hawthorne Boulevard Business Association
By Jocelyn Jester
Save the date for these upcoming HBBA events! Hawthorne Sip + Shop is Tuesday, June 23, the Summer Concert Series is starting in early July (details pending) and the Hawthorne Street Fair will be Sunday, August 23.
Those interested in getting involved or learning more can join our Board meetings on second Thursdays, 9 am via Zoom or reach out to our admin at administrator@hawthorneblvd.com or 503.775.7633.
Kernside Business Association
By Thomas Gatley
Come on down to Kernside for our neighborhood’s very first ever street fair! Saturday, June 20, 10 am-8 pm on NE 28th Ave. from E. Burnside St. to NE Glisan St. we’ll have live musicians, DJs, dance, contemporary circus, storytelling, beer garden, World Cup games (on TV, we didn’t win the FIFA bid to host unfortunately), 150+ vendors and a gorgeous summer solstice art installation with live painting by half a dozen artists from the Haven and a community mural. It’s going to be so much fun, see you there!