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 …
Skate Pop-Up at Lloyd Center Read More
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 …
PP&R EAGLE Caddie Program Open Read More
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 …
COVID-19 Vaccine Cost Covered Read More
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 …
PP&R Restores Summer Programming Read More
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 …
Junior Naturalist Program Launches Read More
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 …
Report Recommends PPB Improvement Read More
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 …
Final Pave & Paint Design Announced Read More
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 …
Earthquake Ready Burnside Bridge Draft Open for Public Comment Read More
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 …
Mt. Tabor Park Seeks Volunteers Read More
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 …
2021 Metro Central Community Grants Read More
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 …
Skate Pop-Up at Lloyd Center Read More
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 …
LWV Homelessness to Housing Panel Read More
“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 …
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 …
Community Safety Training Read More
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 …
Fixin’ to Cook Winter Vegetables Read More
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. …
Free Parking at Metro Parks Read More
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 …
Virtual Youth Lobby Day Read More
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 …
Cocktail Class for a Cause Read More
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 …
Portland Winter Light (non)Festival Read More
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 …
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 …
Metro Investment and Innovation Grants Read More
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 …
Dear Stranger Letter Exchange Read More
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 …
Charter Review Committee Seeks Members Read More
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 …
AOR Seeking Volunteers Read More
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 …
Fields Artist Fellowship Applications Open Read More
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 …
Friends of Mt. Tabor Park Seeks Board Members Read More
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 …
Flanders Crossing Bridge Installation/Closure Read More
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 …
Window Shop on SE 28th Read More
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 …
Rose Lane Project Open House Read More
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 …
AHC Virtual Gala Seeks Volunteers Read More
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 …
New Portlanders Policy Commission Seeks Members Read More
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 …
Take a Soundwalk Through a Park Read More
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 …
Library Resumes Hold Pickups Read More
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 …
January Recycling Tips Read More
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 …
Hawthorne Pave and Paint Project Update Read More
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 …
OHA Launches COVID-19 Dashboard Read More
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 …
Community Energy Project Virtual Workshops Read More
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 …
December Recycling Tips Read More
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 …
Library Pauses Pickups Read More
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. …
New Avenues for Youth Holiday Store Read More
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 …
2020 Neighborhood Greenways Report Read More
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 …
Multnomah County Stay Home Order Read More
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 …
Shop Local: Built Oregon Read More
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 …
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 …
Northwest Made Holiday Market Read More
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 …
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 …
Green Dreams Happy Hour Conversation Read More
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, …
Chanukah Pop-Up Shop Read More
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 …
Crafty Wonderland Virtual Market Read More
The Classical Ballet Academy presents Nutcracker Vignettes, a walk or drive through event in Eastmoreland. Local artists Vinnie Angel, Mark Molchan and Ralph Welker get the whole family in the …
Nutcracker Vignettes Read More
Portland Mennonite Church is holding an online Longest Night service of readings, contemplative music and prayers, Monday, December 21, 7 pm. Visit portlandmennonite.org for the Zoom link or to join …
Longest Night Service Read More
The Portland Mennonite Church is offering a 30-minute online service of carols and storytelling on Thursday, December 24, 7 pm. The service will end with a candlelit singing of “Silent …
Christmas Eve Service Read More
Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) has announced that Leaf Day service will start Thursday, November 5 and continue, covering a few neighborhoods each day, seven days a week, through Friday, …
By Bonita Davis, SE Resident and Master Recycler Most people I know agree on one thing: 2020 has been a stressful one and it isn’t over. For me, navigating new …
November 2020 Recycling Tips Read More
The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is urging everyone six months and older to get an annual flu shot, especially as COVID-19 cases increase in Oregon and the pandemic persists. “Flu …
Don’t Wait to Vaccinate Read More
Once a year, an important window of opportunity opens for Medicare beneficiaries and those about to enroll in the government’s health insurance program for older Americans. The Medicare open enrollment …
Medicare Open Enrollment Read More
CASH Oregon, in partnership with AARP Tax Aide Foundation and the IRS-VITA, is a free tax preparation program that assists those most likely to overlook their eligibility for the Earned …
CASH OR Seeks Volunteers Read More
Meals on Wheels has partnered with KOIN 6 and Weston Kia to Fill the Soul this holiday season to raise funds and provide pantry basics. Financial donations are accepted online …
Meals on Wheels Holiday Programs Read More
The Oregon Health & Outdoors Initiative hosted two fellows, Ashley Schahfer and Evita Rush, over the summer who focused their work on the importance of accessibility to the outdoors. Their …
Accessibility Travel Guide Read More
After the 2020 General Election, the League of Women Voters of Portland will present a program on the meaning and impact of the national, state and local election results. Three …
LWV Presenting 2020 Election Debriefing Read More
Representatives from the OIR Group, a firm that specializes in evaluating law enforcement agencies, will be holding a community meeting in conjunction with the Interfaith Peace & Action Collaborative (IPAC) …
Independent Police Review Community Meeting Read More
In 1999, Learn To Homebrew Day was established by the American Homebrewers Association to promote homebrewing. Join homebrewers worldwide on Saturday, November 7 as they brew beer and learn about …
Learn to Homebrew Day Read More
Friends of Family Farmers in collaboration with Small Farm School presents a Gather film documentary and discussion as part of their InFARMation: Racial and Food Justice Series. Free Story Space …
Gather Film Documentary Read More
Detrash Portland is a group of people who want to help keep Portland beautiful. They welcome anyone who is interested in making a quick and visible difference by picking up …
Every Friday and Saturday, 6-10 pm, now through the December shopping season, the PDX Black Collective Night Market will take place at 215 SE Morrison St., Suite 2004. The indoor …
PDX Black Collective Night Market Read More
Portland Free Fridge is a “project by the community, for the community” to create a free fridge network in Portland. Their motto of “Take what you need. Leave what you …
Portland Free Fridge Read More
By Kris McDowell The IRS is urging the nearly nine million people in the US (131,647 in Oregon) who have not yet received their $1,200 stimulus check to claim it …
Claim Your IRS Stimulus Check Read More
By Midge Pierce “Serendipity!” That’s how SE artist, entrepreneur and community volunteer John Laursen, a winner of this year’s Governor’s Arts Award, describes his career that began with a broken …
Portland Printer Receives Arts Award Read More
Kitchen Share, a network of kitchen tool libraries dedicated to promoting sustainability, equity and self-sufficiency for residents of Portland, reopened on a trial basis in September. After many months away, …
Kitchen Share Reopens Read More
In September the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) released recommendations for a permanent electric scooter (e-scooter) system once the current e-scooter program ends this December. They will present their recommendations, …
PBOT Seeks Public Input on E-Scooters Read More
By Bonita Davis, SE Resident and Master Recycler Spotting my laptop open on the dining room table, my friend Shelley shared that she had four laptops at home that needed …
October Recycling Tips Read More
Oregon’s eviction ban originally set to expire on September 30, has been extended by the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners who approved an extension for County residential renters through the …
Eviction Protection Extended Read More
Most people have heard about the importance of preparing an emergency kit; something that may have been brought to the forefront of our minds with the recent wildfires. The Regional …
The League of Women Voters of Portland (LWV) is preparing balanced, nonpartisan information on the November General Election that will be available in early October online and in print. The …
LWV Provides Election Information Read More
Community Counseling Solutions’ David Romprey Oregon Warmline offers a team of trained peers for those who need to speak to someone in a nonjudgmental and confidential setting. Warmline team members …
Oregon Warmline is There to Listen Read More
The City of Portland has added 100 portable toilets across Portland to support the health and hygiene for people experiencing homelessness and to improve neighborhood livability. Expanding bathroom access is …
Community Toilets Added Read More
AHC Walking Tours – The Architectural Heritage Center is continuing its tour of local neighborhoods to explore their architecture and history in October. Tours are limited to eight to nine …
October Community Events Read More
Oregon residents can still receive a ballot for the November election even if they have had to evacuate due to fires or have lost their homes for other reasons. People …
Voting When Evacuated, Evicted or Homeless Read More
Portland Parks Foundation (PPF) has created the region’s first free guide to the Portland region’s public gardens. Nearly all of the 17 publicly accessible parks can be visited in one …
City of Gardens Guide Read More
The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) has launched an online survey seeking public comment on five preliminary alternatives for tolls on I-205 between Stafford Road and OR 213 to raise …
I-205 Toll Project Input Sought Read More
By Bonita Davis, Master Recycler How recycling gets done in any household can be a bit tricky. Does recycling fall on one person or are many hands involved? When several …
September 2020 Recycling Tips Read More
September 12-20, the northbound span of the Interstate Bridge, connecting Oregon and Washington across the Columbia River on I-5, will be closed so that crews can replace mechanical parts that …
Interstate Bridge Nine-Day Closure Read More
August was National Immunization Awareness Month and the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is working to ensure that the pandemic is not followed by an increase in cases of vaccine-preventable diseases …
Keeping Children’s Vaccinations Current Read More
The 2020 Census was previously scheduled to conclude on October 31. However, in early August, the Trump administration made a decision to end the count four weeks early, on September …
Census Deadline Approaching Read More
AARP has created at 50+ Cycling Survey to compile data about cycling and people age 50 or older to help inform local leaders, transportation practitioners and community members about the …
AARP 50+ Cycling Survey Read More
Portland’s Heritage Tree program began in 1993 and provides legal protection for trees certified by a qualified arborist to receive the heritage designation. The trees are regarded as being of …
Heritage Tree Program Guidebook Read More
The 8th Annual Catio Tour, hosted by the Feral Cat Coalition of Oregon and Portland Audubon, takes place virtually Saturday September 12, 10 am-4 pm. The event will showcase 10 …
2020 Catio Tour Goes Virtual Read More
By Jack Rubinger In 1971 when Richard Nixon was president and Tom McCall was Oregon governor, Oregon was a pioneer in grocery store can/bottle redemption. Though in those days, it …
BottleDrop’s Green Bag Program Read More
Laurelhurst resident and recently graduated senior at St. Mary’s Academy (SMA) Nayantara Arora is one of approximately 500 students who was awarded a National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y) …
Local NSLI-Y Scholarship Recipient Read More
The Portland Adult Soapbox Derby, an annual event for the past 22 years, will roll on, though a little differently than in past years. Instead of filling Mt. Tabor Park …
Portland Adult Soapbox Derby is ON! Read More
Bonita Davis, The Southeast Examiner’s Master Recycler, is taking this month off. In place of her regular tips here’s a look at what is means to be a Master Recycler …
What is a Master Recycler? Read More
In July, House Bill 4213 was passed, extending the statewide eviction moratorium on most (but not all) residential and commercial evictions. The new law gives tenants until March 31, 2021 …
Eviction and Foreclosure Bans Extended Read More
BeaconPDX has been serving meals to the SE houseless community for years, operating out of Sunnyside Community House until last September 2019. New building ownership shut the program down at …
BeaconPDX Sack Lunch Program Read More
The Architectural Heritage Center (AHC) began resuming its neighborhood tours in July and has added new tours for August and September. To meet COVID-19 mandates and keep participants safe, tours …
AHC Neighborhood Tours Resume Read More
The Mt. Tabor Park Visitor Center has reopened on a limited basis and they have collected a vast quantity of automobile and house keys, prescription glasses, sunglasses, a few cellphones, …
Mt. Tabor Lost and Found Read More
Following in the footsteps of reopening library locations for pick-ups and accepting returns, Multnomah County Library (MCL) announced it will permanently stop charging late fines on all library materials, clear …
Library Ends Late Fees, Waives Balances Read More
Blood supplies typically dip during summer months and this year due to COVID-19, blood supplies are even lower than usual. A new program from Bloodworks Northwest is aimed at high …
Bloodworks Northwest Summer Student Incentive Program Read More
The Hawthorne Street Fair is moving online this year, being dubbed “Hawthorne at Home,” and will retain the feel of a street fair. Attendees will be able to visit vendor …
The Northwest Regional style building, 421 SE 10th Ave., was originally constructed in 1962 to house a Postal Employees Credit Union, and, until recently was an office for the Multnomah …
Renovated SE Building Receives Historic Designation Read More
By Nancy Tannler Raven Russell, Director of Data & Major Projects at Helping Hands Reentry Outreach, has good news about their new facility to help Portland’s homeless during COVID-19 and …
Homeless Facility to Open in September Read More
