Leaf Day 2021
Leaf Day, Portland Bureau of Transportation’s (PBOT) annual service to provide cleaner, safer streets, keep storm drains clear to ensure intersections don’t flood, takes place in November and December. The …
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Central Eastside Railroad Petition
Many SE Portlanders are familiar with the wait that has become common in the Central Eastside when trains are blocking the tracks. This regularly occurs at SE 12th Ave., SE …
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In Season: Delicata Squash
As thoughts of yellow summer squash and zucchini turn to winter squash like butternut, the pin striped delicata squash provides a bridge between the seasons and squash spectrum. Like summer …
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MFS-CASH Oregon Seeks Volunteers
MFS-CASH Oregon, in partnership with AARP Tax-Aide Foundation and the IRS VITA program, is offering a free tax preparation program to assist those most likely to overlook their eligibility for …
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AHC Offers House Research Series
The Architectural Heritage Center (AHC) is bringing back its popular series on how to research the history of a vintage home or building this month. The virtual four-part series takes …
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Urban Nature Series Continues
Mt. Tabor Park’s Urban Nature Series continues into November with a series of free outdoor activities emphasizing the natural beauty of Mt. Tabor Park and the importance of large urban …
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Enjoy Fall’s Pear Harvest with Beer and Cheese Pairings
Did you know that Oregon’s official state fruit is the pear? The state ranks second in the nation in pear production, joining Washington and California to make up the majority …
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Historic Resources Code for Review
In May, the Planning and Sustainability Commission voted unanimously to recommend Portland City Council hold a public hearing and vote to adopt the Historic Resources Code Project. The Project is …
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‘Everybody Reads’ Book Chosen
Multnomah County Library (MCL) has selected its 2022 Everybody Reads book choice and it is a first for the program. The graphic memoir, Good Talk: A memoir in conversations by …
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Help Keep Portland’s Storm Drains Clean
Fall is upon us and with it will be the return of rain, a blessing to the thirsty ground, but a potential hazard when storm drains become clogged, leading to …
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Indigenous Leadership Award Nominations
The Ecotrust Indigenous Leadership Awards have since 2001, recognized 56 outstanding Indigenous leaders for their unwavering dedication to strengthen tribal sovereignty and their efforts to uplift the environmental, cultural, economic …
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BIKETOWN Expands E-Bike Service
BIKETOWN, the bike-share system known for its ubiquitous orange bicycles that launched in 2016, is expanding access to electric assist bike-share for people on low incomes and Portland college students …
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Drink Up Fall Flavor
The sights and smells of fall are starting to make their presence felt with cooler mornings and shorter days reminding us that summer will soon be departing. With the change …
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Get Writing with Write Around Portland
The nonprofit Write Around Portland is offering online creative writing workshops every other Thursday, 11 am-12:30 pm September 23 through December 16. Although writing is often thought of as something …
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Citizen Science and Restoration Trips
The Cascade Forest Conservancy is looking for volunteers to join them for fall Citizen Science and Restoration Trips. Opportunities include Yellowjacket Creek planting and surveying streams for lamprey. As a …
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9th Annual Catio Tour
The Feral Cat Coalition of Oregon and Portland Audubon offer two tour options for the 2021 Catio Tour Saturday, September 11, 10 am-2 pm. The Tour showcases nine distinct outdoor …
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Pesticide Study and Panel Discussion
The League of Women Voters of Oregon recently published a study on improving the safe use of pesticides in Oregon. The study identifies five key areas of pesticide policy to …
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Got Fruit? PFTP Can Help You Share It
The Portland Fruit Tree Project (PFTP) is a non-profit working to increase equitable access to healthy food while strengthening communities by empowering neighbors to share in the harvest and care …
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Urban Nature Series Continues in August
The Friends of Mt. Tabor Park Urban Nature Series conducted its first sessions in April and May and it is returning in August. The outdoor activities in the Series emphasize …
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PP&R Seeks Feedback on Tennis Courts
Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) is currently seeking feedback on Portland’s tennis courts to inform the Outdoor Tennis Courts and Emerging Recreation Strategy for programming, maintenance and use of outdoor …
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Community Working Group Participants Sought
The Interstate Bridge Replacement (IBR) is in the process of forming Community Working Groups for the I-5 bridge between OR and WA. They are seeking individuals who have unique or …
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All Library Locations Reopen by August 24
In July, Multnomah County Library (MCL) reopened seven more locations (Hillsdale, Fairview-Columbia, Troutdale, Hollywood, North Portland, Northwest and St. Johns). The remaining MCL locations will reopen in August, starting with …
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Nominate an Exceptional 50+ Volunteer
AARP Oregon is accepting nominations for its 2021 Oregon Andrus Award for Community Service through Sunday, August 15. This is the organization’s way of highlighting exceptional 50+ volunteers and shine …
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Public Comment Period on Bullseye Glass
The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is seeking public comment on a draft public health assessment documenting the agency’s analysis of health risks related to Bullseye Glass, a colored art glass …
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Multnomah Falls Requires Reservations
In late July, Multnomah Falls began requiring visitors who drive to the site to have a Timed Reservation Ticket to visit. The move is designed to mitigate congestion and safety …
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August 2021 Events
Rail Heritage Center Reopens – The engine house where the locomotives reside at the Oregon Rail Heritage Center is now open 1-5 pm, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays. The Oregon Pacific …
Fireworks Reminders and Safety Tips
UPDATE: As of 6/30 the use and sale of all fireworks has been banned in Portland. The below safety tips apply only to areas where fireworks are legal. On July …
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Sunday Parkways
Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) brings back Sunday Parkways presented by Kaiser Permanente with a new Choose Your Own Portland Adventure format featuring free and fun online classes and events …
Weekend Closure of I-84 For Bridge Installation
UPDATE: As of July 1, the planned closure for bridge installation has been postponed. PBOT will announce the new dates when they become available. After more than a year of …
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Summer Reading 2021
Multnomah County Library’s Summer Reading Program runs through August 31. Kids can play online by signing up at multcolib.beanstack.org/reader365 or with a paper game board, available at any neighborhood library. …
Summer Meals through PP&R and ODE
Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) provides free meals for youth ages 1-18 this summer with their Free Lunch + Play program. There are no applications or income requirements to access …
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Washington Park Celebrates 150 Years
Washington Park is celebrating its 150th anniversary and is inviting folk to explore Portland’s destination park in a new way this summer. The interactive experience, called Discover Points, features locations …
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Summer Action Team for High Schoolers
The Portland Summer Action Team offers high school students an opportunity to work together and complete a service project to aid a community or topic of their choice July 12-23. …
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Kellogg Play Field and Walking Path Open
After three years of construction on a new Kellogg Middle School, the play field and walking path are open to the public. Visitors familiar with the former layout will notice …
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Backyard Harvest Program
The Portland Fruit Tree Project (PFTP) offers a variety of programs and services, including backyard harvests. The harvests are a resource for homeowners who have more fruit than they can …
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Water Safety Reminders
Metro reminds Portlanders that “You don’t float. Life jackets do.” Wearing a life jacket is the best thing one can do to stay safe in the water. In order for …
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Campfire Safety Checklist
The US Forest Service and the Keep Oregon Green Association encourage people to brush up on campfire safety before enjoying the comforting crackling of a fire to help prevent wildfires …
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Partnership Brings Bridge Lights Back
Nights over the Willamette will once again be vibrantly alive with color due to the replacement of the Morrison Bridge Lights after a 24-month hiatus. The partnership between the nonprofit …
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Residential Rent Repayment Extended
Governor Kate Brown has signed Senate Bill 282 into law, extending the repayment period for residential rent accrued during the COVID-19 pandemic. The bill gives renters until February 28, 2022 …
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Emergency Broadband Benefit Program
Portland and Multnomah County residents can apply for a new federal benefit for monthly high speed internet access and for computers and other devices. The Emergency Broadband Benefit is a …
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Emergency Rental Assistance Program
Oregon Housing and Community Services is accepting applications for the Oregon Emergency Rental Assistance Program (OERAP), established to help qualified renters who have experienced financial hardship due to the COVID-19 …
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Hawthorne Paving Begins June 15
The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) will repave SE Hawthorne Blvd. from SE 24th Ave. to SE 50 Ave. starting Tuesday, June 15 as the next step in the Pave …
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AHC June Walking Tours
The Architectural Heritage Center offers walking tours in June that include the commercial and industrial architecture of Sandy Blvd., Ladd’s Addition and more. Visit bit.ly/JuneWalkingTours for more details and to …
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Portland Rose Festival Porch Parade
Through June 13, take a tour of Portland residential and business front porches, front windows, yards and walkways for the Porch Parade. An online map with locations of all registered …
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PCC Art Student Exhibition
The work of Portland Community College (PCC) art students is on virtual exhibit at pcc.edu/galleries/student-exhibit. An awards presentation and conversation with the jurors will take place via Zoom Friday, June …
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Laurelhurst Elementary Auction
Laurelhurst Elementary School holds a virtual auction Saturday, June 5, 6-8 pm. View the catalog at laurelhurstschool.schoolauction.net/shine/catalog. The auction benefits Laurelhurst Elementary and the PPS Parent Fund. Questions? Email gina@laurelhurstauction.org.
Laurelhurst Workshop
Laurelhurst Neighborhood Association presents the second of a two-part, in-person workshop on implicit bias and institutionalized oppression presented by Dr. James Mason. Sunday, June 6, 1-5 pm at the Laurelhurst …
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Hood Feminism Author Talk
Literary Arts, Meyer Memorial Trust and The Women’s Foundation of Oregon present a talk by Mikki Kendall, author of Hood Feminism: Notes from the Women that a Movement Forgot, Wednesday, …
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Cleanup Connections Webinar
The Association of Oregon Recyclers hosts a panel discussion Tuesday, June 15, 10 am. Presenters from SOLVE, Surfrider, Adopt One Block and the City of Portland will discuss how to …
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Juneteenth
The holiday, also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day, commemorates the June 19, 1865 announcement of the abolition of slavery and the emancipation of African American slaves. Visit juneteenthor.com …
Juneteenth on Foster
The Foster Area Business Association will promote Black-owned businesses along SE Foster Blvd. Friday, June 18-Sunday, June 20. Visit fosterarea.com for details on participating and enter to win a gift …
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Mt. Tabor Nature Series
The Friends of Mt. Tabor Park Urban Nature Series continues throughout the month of May. Outdoor activities that emphasize the natural beauty of Mt. Tabor Park and the importance of …
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Five Library Locations Reopen June 1
Multnomah County Library will reopen Capitol Hill, Gresham, Holgate, Kenton, and Midland libraries for some in-building services on June 1. Planning is underway to restore access at other locations with …
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Urban League Job Fair
The Career Connections Job Fair is one of Urban League’s ongoing efforts to engage, educate and empower the workforce. See ulpdx.org for more information and to register for the Tuesday, …
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Youth Job Fair
The Portland Youth Opportunity Fair is a job and resource fair for youth aged 16-24, that takes place Friday, May 7, 11 am. Find resources to prepare for the fair …
Human Solutions Gala
The virtual gala, There’s No Place Like Home, takes place Friday, May 7, 5:30 pm. The event is free for all to attend and support the organization’s work. Make a …
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DOZA Hearing
City Council will hear public testimony on the Design Overlay Zone Amendments (DOZA) project Wednesday, May 12, 2 pm. Watch the virtual meeting at portlandoregon.gov/28258.
Foreign Policy Challenges
The Willamette Women Democrats will host an online discussion by retired Ambassador Mary Carlin Yates about the likely approaches of the Biden Administration to meet its foreign policy objectives and …
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May Fuchsia Sale
The Oregon Fuchsia Society will hold their Annual May Fuchsia Sale Saturday, May 15. Visit Tran’s Automotive, 4810 SE Belmont St., starting at 9 am for hardy uprights, ground covering …
SEPTL Reopening
Beginning Saturday, May 15 the Southeast Portland Tool Library (SEPTL) will be open 9 am-noon. New loans will be by appointment only and reservations must be made online at bit.ly/BorrowTools. …
Creative Writing Workshop
Join Write Around Portland and the Portland Art Museum for a free, online creative writing workshop exploring setting, place and landscape and drawing inspiration from works in the Ansel Adams …
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Laurelhurst Two-Part Workshop
Laurelhurst Neighborhood Association presents a two-part, in-person workshop on implicit bias and institutionalized oppression presented by Dr. James Mason. Session 1: Sunday, May 23, Session 2: Sunday, June 6, both …
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Portland Rose Festival Porch Parade
Starting Monday, May 31, the Portland Rose Festival encourages residents to decorate their front porch, front window, yard or walkway. The Festival will produce an online map with locations of …
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The Lot with Hollywood Theatre
In May and June the Hollywood Theatre and The Lot at Zidell Yards will present a series of film and music at 3030 S Moody Ave. with a full stage, …
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LWV Resources for May 18 Special Election
The League of Women Voters of Portland (LWV) has produced videos and online written information about the candidates and measures in the May 18 Special Election for their website, lwvdpx.org. …
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Vaccination Card Lamination
Office Depot and OfficeMax stores are offering free lamination of COVID-19 vaccination cards through July 25. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advises people to take a photo …
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PBOT’s Vision Zero Dashboard Debuts
The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) has introduced a new tool to help Portlanders better understand the bureau’s efforts to eliminate deaths and serious injuries from Portland streets – the …
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Teacher Appreciation Week
May 3-7 is Teacher Appreciation Week and National PTA has developed a teacher appreciation toolkit with thank you cards, certificates, flyers, web ads, virtual stickers and social media graphics, available …
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April 15 Tax Deadline Extended
Both the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the State of Oregon have extended the tax filing and payment due dates for individuals from April 15 to May 17, 2021. The …
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Weatherization Home Upgrades
The Multnomah County Weatherization program offers low-income homeowners home upgrades at no cost. The goal is to provide safer, more energy efficient and more comfortable environs in addition to reducing …
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AHC Volunteer Opportunities
The Architectural Heritage Center (AHC) is currently seeking volunteers to serve on four committees: DEAI Committee, Advocacy Committee, Collections Committee and Education Committee. The new Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion …
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OMHOF Accepting Scholarship Applications
The Oregon Music Hall of Fame (OMHOF) is currently accepting applications for their college scholarship program through May 15, 2021. Each applicant should be a student studying music, graduating in …
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Excellence in Education Nominations Open
OnPoint Community Credit Union’s nomination process for Excellence in Education Campaign is open through Tuesday, April 13. Anyone can nominate an educator in a full-time or job-share teacher, counselor or …
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OMSI Reopens for Time-Ticketed Visits
In mid-March OMSI announced that it would be reopening in time for Oregon spring break and would continue operations Tuesdays-Sundays, 10 am-5:30 pm. Visitors can experience Dinosaurs Revealed, the Natural …
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Library Writers Project Submissions Open
The Multnomah County Library (MCL) is currently accepting submissions for the Library Writers Project. Now in its sixth year, the program has expanded eligible submission types to include a broader …
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AHC April Walking Tours
The Architectural Heritage Center (AHC) offers walking tours in April that include Belmont-Sunnyside, Mt. Tabor neighborhoods and others. Visit bit.ly/AprilWalkingTours for more details and to register. $12 AHC members, $20 non-members.
LWV Resources
The Portland League of Women Voters will be provide a new study, Portland Police Bureau – Oversight and Accountability, for the community on its website, lwvpdx.org, by April 5. Mid-month …
Climate Crisis Discussion
The Willamette Women Democrats host an online discussion with Meredith Connolly, Oregon Director of Climate Solutions, and Senator Jeff Golden Thursday, April 8, 4:30 pm. They will speak on Oregon’s …
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Everybody Reads: Ross Gay
Literary Arts presents the culminating event of their 2021 Everybody Reads with an online lecture by author Ross Gay Thursday, April 8, 6 pm. Gay’s 30-minute talk will be followed …
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AHC Online Book Talk
The Architectural Heritage Center (AHC) hosts a virtual talk with author Rhys Scholes as he discusses his new book Portland’s Hawthorne Boulevard Thursday, April 8, 6:30 pm. Register at bit.ly/AHCBookTalk. …
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South Portland Exhibit
The Architectural Heritage Center (AHC) will reopen its exhibit galleries to the public Saturday, April 10 with the exhibit South Portland and the Long Shadow of Urban Renewal on view. …
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OMSI After Dark & Virtual Science Pubs
OMSI is offering The Science of Clean, Safe Drinking Water Virtual Science Pub Tuesday, April 13 and Living with Volcanos in the Pacific Northwest Tuesday, April 20. Both run 6:30-8:30 …
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Case for Change Competition
Join Time For Homes in their two-day case competition to create an actionable plan to end homelessness. The event will explore diverse solutions with teams working on one or more …
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Food Systems Virtual Event
The Portland Fruit Tree Project presents a virtual happy hour event with anti-hunger and sustainability aficionado Andrew Fisher and Susannah Morgan, CEO of the Oregon Food Bank. With one in …
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Bridge Replacement Meetings
Three public meetings will take place relating to the bi-state Interstate Bridge Replacement program. The Equity Advisory Group meets Monday, April 19, 5:30-7:30 pm, the Community Advisory Group meets Wednesday, …
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Green Dreams: Re-imaging Portland
The Portland Parks Foundation, Regional Arts & Culture Council, Portland Art Museum, Converge 45 and Urbanism Next invite you to participate in the next series of programs with leading voices …
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AOR Virtual Silent Auction
Starting at 7 am Wednesday, April 21 (the eve of Earth Day), the Association of Oregon Recyclers (AOR) will host an online silent auction to raise funds to support their …
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Earth Day
Thursday, April 22 is Earth Day. The first Earth Day was in 1970 and gave a voice to an emerging public consciousness about the state of the planet. It went …
#Virtualandia! 2021
Literary Arts’ youth poetry slam competitions, Verselandia! and East Side Slam! are combining forces to take place in on online event Thursday, April 29, 5:30-7 pm. Students from local public …
Stride for Seniors
Mark your calendars for Meals on Wheels’ 4th annual Stride for Seniors event Saturday, April 24, 9 am-4 pm. Teams and individual walkers can pick up t-shirts, walker kits and …
Laurelhurst Two-Part Workshop
Laurelhurst Neighborhood Association will present a two-part, in-person workshop on implicit bias and institutionalized oppression by Dr. James Mason. Session 1: Sunday, May 23, Session 2: Sunday, June 6. Both …
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Soil Ecology Workshop
Explore the fascinating and important world of soil biology and farm practices that can nurture it with guest educator Jen Aron of Blue Raven Farm during an online workshop Wednesday, …
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Central Eastside Cleanup
Join SOLVE, the Central Eastside Industrial Council and community members for litter cleanup in the Central Eastside Industrial District Wednesday, March 3. Pre-registration at bit.ly/LitterCleanupMarch3 is required. Staggered event check-in …
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Grow Your Own Produce
Wednesday, March 3 and Thursday, March 11 Permaculture Rising offers an online class Indoor Seedstarting, Early Season Plantings & Perennial Veggies. Facilitator Marisha Auerbach will discuss the importance of good …
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BEEvent Pollinator Conference
The 7th Annual BEEvent Pollinator Conference takes place online Saturday, March 6, 9 am-4 pm. Topics presented include creating a bee haven, a look at native bee declines in North …
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Friends of Mt. Tabor Annual Meeting
Join the Friends of Mt. Tabor at their annual meeting Monday, March 8, 6:30 pm on Zoom. The meeting will include a presentation by Geoffrey Donovan on the importance of …
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Plastic Film Recycling Webinar
The Association of Oregon Recyclers will present a panel conversation about residential plastic film recycling and the status of film end-markets Tuesday, March 9, 11 am-12:30 pm. The free webinar …
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Climate Change Panel Discussion
Portland League of Women Voters will record an online panel discussion with local and state experts including Tim Miller, Director for Oregon Business for Climate, who are taking actions to …
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NAMI Multnomah
Join the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Multnomah for an overview of their programs, classes and events. They promote improved access to services, increased opportunities for recovery, reduced stigma …
Re-inventing Portland
On Thursday, March 17, 5 pm Portland Parks Foundation presents their next Green Dreams talk entitled Re-inventing Portland: Parks, Public Space, Memory and Justice with Liz Ogbu, designer, urbanist, racial …
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