PPS Summer 2022 Programming
The Portland Public School’s (PPS) $15 million program for Summer 2022 is the most robust programming package in PPS and state history, with more than 50 programs that will provide …
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Community News
988 Mental Health Hotline
Beginning July 16, a new three-digit phone number – 988 – will be available 24/7 for people to call when they or someone else is having a behavioral health crisis …
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Summer Concert Series
Leach Botanical Garden invites families to come out every Friday in July for their Children’s Music Series for kid-focused live music. Different artists will perform in the Far Meadow, 11 …
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2022 Hidden Bottle Hunt
The Oregon Beverage Recycling Cooperative (OBRC) is hosting the 2022 Hidden Bottle Hunt Wednesday, July 6-Sunday, July 10 by hiding six commemorative bottles in parks and trails throughout the state. …
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Firework Ban Reminder
Due to the annual fires, injuries and deaths associated with the use of fireworks, the City of Portland has banned the use of any fireworks, aerial luminary devices or pyrotechnics …
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PP&R Summer Free For All Returns
The long-anticipated Summer Free For All (SFFA) events will be back this year, revitalized, revamped and with an amazing series of events by Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R). The 2022 …
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Don’t Miss Out on The Big Float Finale
The Human Access Project (HAP) has announced that this year’s 10th anniversary of The Big Float will be the final installment of the annual river celebration (for a while). When …
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Safer Fishing on the Lower Willamette River
The Multnomah County Health Department is cautioning communities to avoid the consumption of contaminated fish and shellfish from the Lower Willamette River. The stretch of river between Kelley Point Park …
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Timed Use Permits for Multnomah Falls
Now through Labor Day, a Timed Use Permit will be required for each personal vehicle accessing federal lands adjacent to the Waterfall Corridor 9 am-6 pm seven days a week. …
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Write a Letter, Make a Connection
Dear Stranger, a letter-exchange project from Oregon Humanities, offers a chance for a connection by inviting Oregonians to write letters with someone they’ve never met. “In good times, bad and …
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Burnside Bridge Comment Period Open
Now through Monday, June 13 the public can review and comment on the Supplemental Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Earthquake Ready Burnside Bridge (EQRB) project. This is the …
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Mt. Tabor Nature Walks and Workshops
The Friends of Mt. Tabor Park is offering two free activities to learn about the biology, history and culture of Mt. Tabor Park–the Saturday Morning Nature and Art Program and …
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Financial Literacy eBook Available
OnPoint Community Credit Union has released a free financial literacy eBook to help people better manage amid our current economic complexities, soaring food and energy prices and the Federal Reserve’s …
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Help Human Solutions Stock Their Pantry
Nonprofit Human Solutions feeds approximately 260 people every day at their three emergency shelters. It’s a huge effort that takes many hands. Special pandemic funding made the work lighter, but …
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CFC Science and Restoration Trips
Spend a weekend in a forest, meadow or waterway with the Cascade Forest Conservancy (CFC) by volunteering for one (or more!) of their science and restoration trips. Anyone can join …
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Metro’s Nature Photo Contest
The submission window for nature photos for Our Big Backyard, Metro’s quarterly parks and nature magazine, contest is currently open. The contest asks participants to submit photos showing how they …
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The Academy Theater Goes “First-Run”
The historic Academy Theater in Montavilla, a neighborhood favorite since 2006, began operating as a “first-run” theater in March. The decision by owners Heyward Stewart, Julie Stewart and Ty Dupuis …
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Arts Tax Deadline: April 18
The annual Arts Tax is due at the same time as your federal tax return, which this year is Monday, April 18. Filing and paying the Arts Tax (or claiming …
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Make Technicolor Treats With Peeps
Some people can’t imagine an Easter basket without Peeps, some can’t imagine why anyone would want to eat them and then there is a group of people who will only …
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Student Movie Making Contest
Water, whether from rain or hose, carries pollutants to our rivers and streams through storm drains, ditches and more direct means. The Regional Coalition for Clean Rivers and Streams’ “The …
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MCL’s Digital Lending Continues to Grow
In 2021 the Multnomah County Library (MCL) reached a record-breaking 4.8 million digital book checkouts. “Patrons enjoy the diversity of material and ease of access and their high level of …
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Call for High School STEM Projects
Students ages 15-18 around the world are invited to share their innovative solutions to sustain and protect the natural world as part of the 2022 Spellman High Voltage Electronics Clean …
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Get in the Loop
By Kris McDowell You may have noticed some light blue boxes popping up at Fred Meyer in the last few weeks and displays/signs inside the stores. Both are part of …
School Exclusion Deadline Extended
Multnomah Public Health has extended the deadline for school exclusion by two months. The extension until April 20, will allow families to make sure their children have their required vaccinations …
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Free Eviction Defense Services
Portland Housing Bureau has contracted with Oregon Law Center and Portland Community College to provide free legal service to low-income renters facing eviction, regardless of immigration status, through the Eviction …
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Brownies Made With Zucchini Can Be Delicious
If you’ve made it past the title – congratulations! You may be thinking that putting vegetables into a dessert sounds like a poorly-conceived idea to sneak additional nutrients into the …
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Volunteer with Friends of Laurelhurst Park
Plans are in the works for Friends of Laurelhurst Park (FLP) 2022 work parties. Despite a few setbacks in 2021 (late seasonal start due to COVID-19 and scorching weather in …
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March Fix-It Fairs
The City of Portland offers a regular lineup of free Fix-It Fairs connecting Portland residents with experts and each other, to learn simple, low or no-cost ways to save money …
Nominate a Parks Champion
Portland Parks Foundation’s (PPF) annual Parks Champion Award honors individuals who make outstanding contributions or provide significant service to a Portland park, community center, natural area, community garden, park-related program …
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Water Quality Report and Lead Test Kits
Each year, Portland Water Bureau (PWB) provides the Drinking Water Quality Report to its customers. The report is required by the State and EPA and contains important information about Portland’s …
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Compound Butters: Easy Yet Indulgent
As a child, one of my favorite snacks at my babysitter’s house was counter-softened butter on saltine crackers. She almost always had butter sitting out on the counter, seemingly just …
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Grab Your Skates
Oaks Park Roller Rink is open for general, public skating afternoons/evenings six days a week. It is closed Mondays. It is the oldest roller rink in the country, has the …
Laurelwood Park Reopens
Laurelwood Park, SE Foster Rd. and 64th St., has reopened after years of planning and months of construction, turning it into a unique and innovative public space in the Foster-Powell …
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Metro Photo Contest
Metro is currently accepting photos for its quarterly Our Big Backyard photo contest. Any photo taken at a park or natural area in greater Portland is eligible. Have you taken …
OMHOF Accepting Scholarship Applications
The Oregon Music Hall of Fame (OMHOF) is accepting applications for their college scholarship program through February 14, 2022. Each applicant should be a student studying music, graduating in spring …
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Weekly Cribbage
Join other cribbage lovers (newbies welcome, too) every Tuesday, 6 pm at The BeerMongers, 1125 SE Division St., for tournament-style cribbage. Opponents are paired randomly and winners advance through the …
Family Movie Matinee
Kids can watch a great movie and adults get to enjoy happy hour prices at Steeplejack Brewing Co., 2400 NE Broadway St. Movie begins at 3:15 pm, happy hour pricing …
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Clean Up Hawthorne
The Hawthorne Blvd. Business Association invites the community to help keep Hawthorne Blvd. Clean every Monday at 11 am, meeting outside Dairy Hill Ice Cream, 1428 SE 36th Ave. No …
Mt. Tabor Seeks Board Members
The Friends of Mt. Tabor Park (FMTP) is currently accepting candidates to fill at least three openings on their 11-member Board of Directors. The organization are the volunteer stewards of …
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Fritters Elevate Common Veggies
We know we need to eat our veggies, whether we’re only feeding ourselves or feeding others too. However, it can be easy to get into a rut, especially during the …
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Plan Ahead for Severe Weather
As we navigate another Portland winter, and the potential of severe weather, it’s a good idea to plan ahead. Emergency travel plans, stocking up on provisions and preparing for the …
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Prepare Plumbing for Winter Weather
The Portland Water Bureau and Regional Water Providers Consortium offers tips for protecting home plumbing, inside and outside, through winter’s rain, snow and ice, as well as what to do …
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SE Uplift Community Grants Program
SE Uplift has two community grants open to projects taking place or benefitting community members within the organization’s boundaries. Proposals will be reviewed and scored using SE Uplift’s Board-approved Equity …
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Portland Charter Commission Update
Portland City Council formally appointed 20 community members to the 2021 Charter Commission on December 3, 2020. The Commission was scheduled to meet throughout a two-year period to identify issues …
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Portland Trash Cleanup Resources
The Bureau of Planning & Sustainability (BPS) has put together a comprehensive list identifying how Portlanders can report, organize and remove unwanted trash from the city. Report trash near encampments …
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Feeding Our Tiny Feathered Friends
Many people feed birds of all types in feeders outside their homes but, unlike the various seeds larger birds eat, hummingbird food (nectar) can be easily made with just two …
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Public Comment Sought on Cost Savings for Burnside Bridge Replacement
Multnomah County is inviting the public to share their views on cost-saving ideas for the project to replace the 95-year-old Burnside Bridge through a public survey. The survey and an …
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Portland Urban Coyote Project
A group of Portland State University and Oregon State University researchers have been working in collaboration with Portland Audubon for the last few years to understand how humans and coyotes …
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Nominate Oregon’s Next Poet Laureate
The Oregon Poet Laureate Program is currently accepting nominations for the state’s next poet laureate. The program fosters the art of poetry, encourages literacy and learning, addresses central issues relating …
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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 …
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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