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 …
Community News
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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Skate Pop-Up at Lloyd Center
Rose City Roller’s popular “winter break” outdoor skating days have been extended through the end of March. Held in the open-air, covered parking garage, there are two sessions available each …
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PP&R EAGLE Caddie Program Open
Portland students currently enrolled as ninth-graders are encouraged to apply for the Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) EAGLE Caddie Program. “The EAGLE program is a wonderful way for young people …
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COVID-19 Vaccine Cost Covered
While getting an appointment to receive a COVID-19 vaccine might be challenging, one thing no one should be concerned about is the cost. The State of Oregon requires private health …
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PP&R Restores Summer Programming
In February, City Council unanimously approved Portland Parks & Recreation’s (PP&R) Fiscal Year 2020-21 Supplemental Budget. They also approved an interfund loan to allow access to resources from the Parks …
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Junior Naturalist Program Launches
Since COVID-19 restrictions required the cancellation of the Hoyt Arboretum’s popular youth field trip program in spring of 2020, Hoyt Arboretum Friends have been experimenting with other ways to reach …
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Report Recommends PPB Improvement
The City Auditor’s Independent Police Review found that the Portland Police Bureau (PPB) does not provide officers with enough guidance on when to engage interpretation services and which resources are …
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Final Pave & Paint Design Announced
Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) has released the final road striping and safety plan for the upcoming paving project, dubbed Pave & Paint, on SE Hawthorne Blvd. The project, scheduled …
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Earthquake Ready Burnside Bridge Draft Open for Public Comment
The public is invited to review and comment on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for Multnomah County’s Earthquake Ready Burnside Bridge project. The project is designed to ensure the …
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Mt. Tabor Park Seeks Volunteers
As spring rolls around Mt. Tabor Park would like to use the visitor center as a focal point for several ecological and cultural activities to take place on Saturday mornings …
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2021 Metro Central Community Grants
The 2021 Metro Central Enhancement Community Grants program is funded by a $1 surcharge on each ton of waste processed at the Metro Central Transfer Station. The grants benefit the …
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Skate Pop-Up at Lloyd Center
Rose City Roller’s popular “winter break” outdoor skating days have been extended through the end of March. Held in the open-air, covered parking garage, there are two sessions available each …
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LWV Homelessness to Housing Panel
The League of Women Voters of Portland present a Zoom panel discussion about how organizations in the metro area are addressing the problems of houselessness. A link to the recording …
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AHC Virtual Gala
“Portland House Party” is a reinvention of the Architectural Heritage Center’s annual gala that promises to charm and cheer you out of the doldrums of late winter. The Thursday, February …
Community Safety Training
The Office of Community and Civic Life’s Community Safety team will present a webinar about a variety of self-protective and self-empowerment options Wednesday, February 24, 3-4 pm. Learn more about …
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Fixin’ to Cook Winter Vegetables
The Portland Farmers Market and Cook First PDX present cooking demonstrations highlighting winter vegetables, root to leaf. Each demonstration includes recipes, techniques and resources to make it easier to get …
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Free Parking at Metro Parks
Metro is offering free parking at Oxbow and Blue Lake regional parks, Broughton Beach, M. James Gleason Memorial Boat Ramp and Chinook Landing Marine Park on selected days in 2021. …
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Virtual Youth Lobby Day
Next Up presents a half day of trainings on how to lobby and testify for legislators on Monday, February 15, 11 am-4 pm. There will be a chance to directly …
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Cocktail Class for a Cause
Dregs Vodka presents a virtual cocktail class supporting Next Up, Thursday, February 11, 8-9 pm. Instructor Lydi McLuen, Bar Director at Kex will make two vote-themed cocktails. Participants have the …
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Portland Winter Light (non)Festival
Instead of a large, centralized festival, this year’s activities will take the form of pop-up light art installations throughout the city. Public art exhibits will be available for viewing the …
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Love In Motion
Street Trust holds a unique online storytelling event called Love in Motion Thursday, February 4, 5:30 pm. Four local leaders Pam Stoddard, Augusto Carneiro, Candace Avalos and Paul Buchanan, share …
Metro Investment and Innovation Grants
Nine nonprofit organizations and two private companies are the recipients of Metro’s Investment and Innovation grants for the 2020-2021 cycle. The grants are intended to build lasting private-sector and nonprofit-sector …
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Dear Stranger Letter Exchange
Oregon Humanities offers a chance for making connections across physical distances with their Dear Stranger letter exchange project. Since 2014, Oregonians have been invited to write letters to someone they’ve …
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Charter Review Committee Seeks Members
Multnomah County’s Charter Review Committee is seeking community members to play an important role in local government. Every six years the Committee is convened to review Multnomah’s County Charter and …
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AOR Seeking Volunteers
The Association of Oregon Recyclers (AOR) is seeking volunteers for their Conference, Events, Fundraising, Legislative, Marketing and Membership committees. Most committees meet on a monthly basis and may require extra …
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Fields Artist Fellowship Applications Open
Oregon Humanities, in partnership with Oregon Community Foundation, is currently accepting applications for the second round of the Fields Artist Fellowship program. The program offers two years of financial support …
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Friends of Mt. Tabor Park Seeks Board Members
The Friends of Mt. Tabor Park is seeking new Board members to serve a multi-year term starting in March 2021. The Friends are stewards of Mt. Tabor Park with the …
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Flanders Crossing Bridge Installation/Closure
Flanders Crossing, the Portland Bureau of Transportation’s (PBOT) newest pedestrian and bicycle bridge, will be installed over I-405 in January. The bridge will connect NW Portland to the Pearl District …
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Window Shop on SE 28th
Portland Made and Makers Union PDX have collaborated with Window Shop 2020 to host a series of pop-ups in vacant storefronts throughout Portland. The goal is to help local makers …
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Rose Lane Project Open House
The Rose Lane 2020 online open house is now available through Friday, January 8 to offer visitors information about the Rose Lane vision, and to provide status updates on dozens …
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AHC Virtual Gala Seeks Volunteers
The Architectural Heritage Center’s (AHC) gala goes virtual on Thursday, February 25. It will be free and open to all. The event is their biggest of the year, typically attracting …
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New Portlanders Policy Commission Seeks Members
The New Portlanders Policy Commission (NPPC) is recruiting new members to join the 25-person commission. Formed in 2016, the NCCP works to integrate immigrant and refugee community’s voices into the …
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Take a Soundwalk Through a Park
For more than 30 years, Portland’s Third Angle Music has played outside the lines of the expected with the creation of dynamic musical performances and multi-disciplinary collaborations that defy the …
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Library Resumes Hold Pickups
In mid-December, Multnomah County Library resumed hold pick-up service at all of its locations. Patrons may again place items on hold and schedule check out appointments. They will be notified …
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January Recycling Tips
By Bonita Davis, SE Resident and Master Recycler Recycling is a feel good activity for me associated with doing my small part to reduce waste bound for the landfill and …
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Hawthorne Pave and Paint Project Update
The Hawthorne Pave and Paint Project was described in the August edition of The Southeast Examiner. Three alternatives were identified which would ultimately result in changes to Hawthorne Blvd.’s lane …
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OHA Launches COVID-19 Dashboard
The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) has launched a new public dashboard showing the status of the state’s COVID-19 vaccination effort on a daily basis, both statewide and by county. The …
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Community Energy Project Virtual Workshops
The Community Energy Project, an organization that provides free home services focused on safety, health and energy efficiency is offering DIY Weatherization workshops and Oregon Community Solar presentations virtually in …
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December Recycling Tips
By Bonita Davis, SE Resident and Master Recycler “A year unlike any other” could actually be an understatement for 2020! The impact of the pandemic on our lives has been …
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Library Pauses Pickups
After Governor Kate Brown issued a four-week freeze on gatherings and shared spaces in Multnomah County, Multnomah County Library announced it will pause its current sidewalk holds pickup service. As …
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New Avenues for Youth Holiday Store
Each year New Avenues for Youth sets up a “store” that provides young people they serve experiencing or at-risk of homelessness the opportunity to choose their very own holiday gifts. …
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2020 Neighborhood Greenways Report
Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) has released their 2020 Neighborhood Greenways Status Report showing opportunities and challenges facing Portland’s greenways during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. In the past two …
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Multnomah County Stay Home Order
Due to the rise in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, in mid-November Gov. Kate Brown put the entire state on a two-week freeze and certain hotspot counties, including Multnomah, on a …
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Shop Local: Built Oregon
Built Oregon is a non-profit collective of volunteer business mentors serving Oregon’s Maker culture to create an equitable and sustainable future for all Oregonians. Their marketplace was founded in 2016 …
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ZooLights
The Oregon Zoo’s annual holiday event returns like never before. This year there’s a new way to illuminate the season. Drive through the display of 1.5 million lights through January …
Northwest Made Holiday Market
Mercy Corps 7th annual market is running now through Wednesday, December 30 with products made and sold by local businesses. Products can be sorted by category and there is a …
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Season’s Feedings
The Feral Cat Coalition of Oregon’s (FCCO) annual cat food drive, Season’s Feedings, is underway through Thursday, December 31. Donations can be dropped off at participating stores or at FCCO’s …
Green Dreams Happy Hour Conversation
Portland Parks Foundation’s Green Dreams conversations continue Monday, December 7, 5:30-7 pm with Vivek Shandas’ insight on how cities shape the environment and visa versa, including shaping the people who …
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Chanukah Pop-Up Shop
Chabad of NE Portland is coordinating with Everything Jewish and offering its fourth annual Chanukah Pop-Up Shop. There will be an assortment of Chanukah candles, menorahs, chocolate coins (gelt), dreidels, …
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Crafty Wonderland Virtual Market
Crafty Wonderland usually holds their craft market at the Convention Center on Saturday, December 12. This year on that day, they will instead hold a virtual market. Their website brings …
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