Board Members Sought
The Friends of Portland Community Gardens is seeking new Board Members. The all-volunteer board steers the work of the organization, founded in 1986. Their mission is to support and expand …
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Community News
LWV Hosts ‘Privacy and Cybersecurity’
The League of Women Voters of Portland will host a timely program, Privacy and Cybersecurity Today, based on a new study by the League of Women Voters of Oregon. LWVOR …
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A New Approach to Development on Gladstone
By Jack Rubinger I’ve lived near the corner of 30th and Gladstone for more than 10 years. New business development has been slow, thankfully, unlike the congested mess that is …
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Taborspace Fills Community Need
By Midge Pierce SE Portland lacks a community center, a situation that leaves organizations struggling to find space for events, concerts and more. Taborspace at 5441 SE Belmont St., is …
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2020 AHC Walking Tours Begin
The 2020 Architectural Heritage Center tours start up in March. The guided tours will explore the architecture in 50 neighborhoods across the city. March tours include the Pearl District, the …
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Aiden Palmer Takes Flight
By Abigale Crowe Focus and determination glow in his eyes. It is what sets him apart. The power of his kicks propels him forward at lightning speed. He glides through …
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Oregon Music Hall of Fame Scholarships
OREGON MUSIC HALL OF FAME COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP applications are available and the deadline is March 1, 2020. Each applicant should be a student studying music with the talent of instrument …
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The Magic Fish
The Magic Fish, a new puppet show by Leaven Dream Puppets, follows a boy who does not answer his mom’s call and his adventures, bring him home wiser. Informed by …
Workshops at Ruby Press
Ruby Press is hosting two workshops in February. Macrame Plant Hangers will be Thursday, February 20, 6-8 pm with fiber artist Kaycie Condron. A week later on Thursday, February 27, …
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Friends of Mt. Tabor Park Annual Meeting
Monday, March 9, 7-8 pm the Friends will hold their Annual Meeting at TaborSpace, 5441 SE Belmont St., reporting on what was accomplished in 2019, announcements and the election of …
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Portland Nursery February Classes
The Portland Nursery has a wide variety of classes in February ranging from crafting and drawing to herbal remedies to garden projects. Visit the Classes page for details and to …
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Weed Warriors Crew Leader Training
The Friends of Mt. Tabor Park Weed Warriors are volunteers who remove invasive plant species and restore native habitat in the park on the last Saturday of each month, March–October, …
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Childswork Learning Center Open House
Prospective families are invited to Childswork Learning Center’s open house Saturday, February 22, 9-11 am. The non-profit serves ages 2.5 years through kindergarten. RSVP to julie@childswork.org.
Mt. Tabor Park Tree Identification Walk
Join Bob Rogers Sunday, February 16, 2 pm on a free walk to identify many species of trees found in the park. Meet at the Mt. Tabor Visitor Center in …
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Portland Sings!
This community sing-along and casual, group-singing opportunity is for everyone wanting more music expression in their life. Sunday, February 16, 2-4 pm at Artichoke Music, 2007 SE Powell Blvd. Sliding …
Meet Portland’s New Chief of Police
The SE Portland Citizens Advisory Committee is hosting an opportunity for everyone to come, meet, greet and participate in a question and answer meeting with newly appointed Chief of Police, …
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USA Gap Year Fair at Cleveland
Why take a gap year after high school? Learn about options for travel, cultural immersion, service, work experience and mentorship and connect with program providers at the USA Gap Year …
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Multnomah Master Gardeners Speakers Series
Not a Doomsday Vault: Plant Diversity in Action will be held Tuesday, February 11, 7 pm at Multnomah County Headquarters, 501 SE Hawthorne Blvd. Scattered around the world, over a …
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Viking Pancake Breakfast
The Sons of Norway’s Grieg Lodge hosts a pancake breakfast on Sunday, February 9, 8:30 am-12:30 pm. The all-you-can-eat breakfast features Viking pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage links, fresh fruit, strawberry …
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Memory Cafe
This event is designed for those with Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia along with their caregivers on February 6, 4:30-6 pm at Authentic Thai, 3829 SE Division St. Share, …
Community & Candidate Forums
The newly revitalized Portland Gray Panthers chapter, a multi-generational advocacy network which confronts ageism and other social justice issues, will be holding weekly Wednesday forums in February at PSU Chit …
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Portland Winter Light Festival 2020
February’s all-ages free event returns for its fifth year with over 200,000 expected during the three-day Portland Winter Light Festival. It’s an outdoor winter event that transforms, illuminates …
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Multnomah County Library Everybody Reads 2020
Multnomah County Library invites the community to participate in Everybody Reads 2020, featuring Tommy Orange’s debut novel about the urban Native experience There There. Everybody Reads is a community reading …
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Central Eastside Transportation Benefits
The Central Eastside Industrial District (CEIC) is now offering two new transportation benefits for those that live or work in the Central Eastside. The area covers I-84 south to Powell …
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Recycling Tips for February
By Bonita Davis, Master Recycler and SE Resident Beginning January 1, Oregonians welcomed a single-use plastic reduction policy designed to curb plastic waste. The new bag ban stipulates that groceries, …
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Board Members Sought
Looking to get more involved in the community? Perhaps seeking a seat on an organization’s Board of Directors is the right fit. Both People’s Co-op and the Friends of Mt. …
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League of Women Voters 100th Anniversary
The League of Women Voters (LWV) was formed February 4, 1920 and is celebrating their 100th anniversary with a brunch at Portland State University. Speakers for the event are Dr. …
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Grow Your Own Produce Workshop Series
Grow Your Own Produce is a 10-class series put on by permaculture expert Marisha Auerbach at People’s Food Co-op. The series begins Wednesday, February 5 and runs monthly through Wednesday, …
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FREE-bruary Spay/Neuter for Feral and Stray Cats
The Feral Cat Coalition of Oregon (FCCO) is offering free spay/neuter services in February for feral and stray cats in honor of Spay/Neuter Awareness Month and World Spay Day on …
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Community Energy Project February Workshops
The Community Energy Project (CEP) again offers Home Energy Score, Lead Poisoning Prevention and Lead Safe Home Project workshops in February. Home Energy Score Workshop – For homeowners looking to …
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Winterhaven Eighth Graders Win Innovation Project Award for Research
The Amazing Walri, a team of six eight graders from Winterhaven School in SE Portland, bested 57 other teams to win the first place Innovation Project Award for Research at …
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PDX Main Street Calls for Nominations
By Midge Pierce PDX Main Street, a grassroots group launched six years to advocate good design elements for new builds along SE’s commercial corridors, is accepting nominations for its 2020 …
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Project to Protect African-American Historic Resources Moves Forward
The Architectural Heritage Center has announced an important update on a project that will help honor and protect the culturally significant yet vulnerable structures of Portland’s African-American community from demolition. …
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Sunnyside School’s Holiday Christmas Tree Recycling
K-8 Sunnyside Environmental School (SES) is holding their annual Holiday/Christmas Tree Recycling Event Saturday, January 4 and Sunday January 5, from 10 am-4 pm. All donations benefit the SES “GO FUND”, …
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A New Community Group: Inner Southeast Action
A new group called Inner Southeast Action has formed to work with community members and other organizations to embrace change around livability, inclusivity, stainability and climate protection. The group plans …
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Buckman Fundraises a Makeover
By Midge Pierce Thanks to some busy holiday elves, Buckman Elementary students may return from break to find long-anticipated playground improvements intended to spur creativity for all children, including those …
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Recycling Tips for January
By Bonita Davis, Master Recycler and SE Resident No Impact Man, The Adventures of a Guilty Liberal Who Attempts to Save the Planet by Collin Beavan seemed more like a …
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BABA Annual Meeting
The annual member meeting for the Belmont Area Business Association will be held Thursday, February 20, 6-9 pm at TaborSpace, 5441 SE Belmont St. The Association is seeking raffle prize …
Deconstruction Ordinance Updated
Proposed amendments to the existing deconstruction ordinance (Portland City Code Chapter 17.106) were approved by City Council in November. The ordinance will now cover houses and duplexes built in or …
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SE Uplift Looks Ahead to 2020
SE Uplift is excited for what is to come in 2020. The new Board continues to engage and a new committee was created to focus on homelessness and continues to …
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Final Call to Artists: 15th Mt. Tabor Art Walk
This event, May 16-17, showcases artists living in the Mt. Tabor neighborhood and a limited number of guest artists, and presents high-quality visual art in a variety of media. Details …
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Portland Sings!
This community sing-along and casual, group-singing opportunity is for everyone wanting more music expression in their life. Sunday, January 19, 2-4 pm at Artichoke Music, 2007 SE Powell Blvd. Sliding …
Memory Cafe
This ongoing event is designed for those with Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia along with their caregivers, to share, socialize and provide/gain support. Sing along with members of the …
2020 Old House Revival Tour Call For Homes
The Architectural Heritage Center will be holding the 2020 Old House Revival Tour Saturday, April 11, 10 am – 4 pm. Each year the Old House Revival Tour demonstrates that older …
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Multnomah Master Gardeners Speakers Series
Adapting Your Yard And Garden For Climate Change with Weston Miller, OSU Extension Service Community and Urban Horticulturist kicks off the 2020 Series Tuesday, January 14, 7 pm at TaborSpace, …
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Community & Civic Engagement Small Grants
Grants ranging from $300 – $4,000 are available for community projects through SE Uplift’s Small Grant Program. The goals of the program are to increase the number and diversity of …
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Laurelhurst Park’s Firwood Lake, Boomerang Island Restoration
By Peggy Glascock, Friends of Laurelhurst Park Dale Vasnik, Horticulturist with Portland Parks and Recreation, South Parks describes the recent restoration: “What Parkie wouldn’t volunteer to help remove a huge stand …
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Better Housing By Design Adopts Historic District Protections
Efforts by the Archetectural Heritage Center’s (AHC) advocacy committee and other historic preservation advocates have resulted in additional protections for historic resources in Portland’s multi-dwelling zones. Following almost two years …
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Got a Spare Truck?
Portland Parks Foundation needs one, and preferably a box truck, up to 20-feet long. A large van will work, too: a Sprinter, Ford Transit, Dodge Ram Promaster, or other similar …
Bring Bags or Bring Nickels
Many Portlanders have gotten into the habit of bringing their own reusable bags to grocery stores. For them, the new law prohibiting single-use plastic bags in grocery stores that went …
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Mt. Tabor Community Nature Playground
By Jack Rubinger The Mt. Tabor Community Nature Playground, a new nature-is-nurture interactive play space, is underway at the corner of SE 54th Ave. and Belmont St. The 70’x42’ playground …
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“Recycle or Not?” Seeks to Reduce Confusion
Even seasoned recyclers may sometimes wonder if the item in hand is in fact recyclable or not. As the New Year dawns and clean up from the holidays ensues, individuals …
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Portland Parks & Rec Event Applications Being Accepted
Summer Free For All is gearing up for the Summer 2020 season of free concerts, movies, and lunches in the parks. The mission of this Portland Parks & Rec program …
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Social Equity Grant Applications Open
The Office of Community and Civic Life will award one-year grants to projects/programs that aid, strengthen and serve restorative justice, community reinvestment, and wealth creation in communities that have been …
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OCCL Seeks Advisory Body Members
The Office of Community & Civic Life’s Advisory Bodies Program is currently recruiting new members for the following seven committees: Pedestrian Advisory Committee, Portland Bicycle Advisory Committee, Noise Review Board, …
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Sunnyside Environmental School (SES) Holiday/Christmas Tree Recycling Event
K-8 Sunnyside Environmental School (SES) is holding their annual Holiday/Christmas Tree Recycling Event Saturday, January 4 and Sunday January 5, 10am – 4pm. All donations benefit the SES “GO FUND”, utilized …
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Wyden Plans to Deliver
By Midge Pierce SE Portlanders know intuitively what US Sen. Ron Wyden confirmed last month: Oregon is among the top five states for unsheltered homeless. The troubling stat accompanied his …
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SE Division Dairy Queen Remodel
By Jack Rubinger For those of you who’ve been wondering why the Dairy Queen on Division across from Franklin High School has gone dark, we got the scoop talking to …
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Citizens Voice Concerns at Lents Public Safety Forum
By David Krogh Mayor Ted Wheeler, Police Chief Danielle Outlaw and several East Precinct police officials attended a public safety forum in Lents November 5, with the intent of hearing …
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The Art Garage Holiday Show
Saturday, December 14, 1-5 pm at The Art Garage, 3219 SE 62nd Ave features local artists, including cards created by the Animal Saving Club. The Club is comprised of Atkinson …
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New Year’s Eve Gala
The Laurelhurst and Portland Heights Dance Clubs present 2020 Vision Of Clarity New Year’s Eve Gala Tuesday, December 31, 7-10 pm at the historic and beautiful Laurelhurst Club, 3721 SE …
Modern Wreath Making
Learn to make modern holiday wreaths with award-winning author of Gather & Make, Genevieve Layman at Ruby Press :: letterpress + mercantile. Genevieve provides all materials and step by step …
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“Season’s Feedings” Cat Food Drive
The Feral Cat Coalition of Oregon’s cat food drive is going on through Sunday, December 15. Drop donations off at eleven locations throughout the metro area. Collected food will be …
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Da Vinci Arts Middle School Arts Fair
Student art and over one hundred booths of professional artist and craft wares will be available for purchase at the annual fundraiser. There will be a Krampus photo booth, live …
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Do Your Own Craft Festival
The annual Holiday Do Your Own Craft Festival takes place December 8 at Tabor Heights Methodist Church, 6161 SE Stark St. Start with a chili lunch upstairs at 12:30 pm …
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Fair Trade Store Pop-Up Shop
Just Cause will set up at Portland Mennonite Church, 1312 SE 35th Ave, Saturday, December 14, 9 am-3 pm. Become part of the story that provides artisans in developing countries …
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Net Zero Preschool Planned
New Day School at 1825 SE Clinton St. is in the midst of a fundraising campaign to raise $20,000 to complete the purchase and installation of solar panels, the final …
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Multnomah County Library to Stop buying Macmillan E-books
On November 1, 2019 Macmillan Publishers imposed a restriction that would block people from borrowing new Macmillan e-books from libraries. As a result the Multnomah County Library (MCL) made the …
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2019 Peacock Lane Holiday Lights Displays
The holiday season is approaching and residents of SE Portland’s Historic Peacock Lane are again planning their legendary light displays. One of Portland’s most beloved holiday traditions, Peacock Lane residents …
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Living Room Realty / Impact NW’s Holiday Coat Drive
For the sixth year in a row, Living Room Realty is partnering with Impact NW to collect and deliver new coats to babies, children, adults, and seniors in need. …
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Recycling Tips for “Keeping the Holidays Green”
By Bonita Davis, Master Recycler and SE Resident Who doesn’t love a present? A special gift, concealed behind wrapping and ribbons only adds to the excitement of gift-giving and celebration. …
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Bright Lights Warm Hearts
The Division Clinton Business Association presents Bright Lights, Warm Hearts, an event that has paired 35 businesses with a non-profit they will raise money for. The event runs through Wednesday, …
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Longest Night & Christmas Eve Services
During the Christmas season, Portland Mennonite Church, 1312 SE 35th Ave., hosts two services one for the Longest Night and the other, Christmas Eve. The longest nights of the year come …
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Human Solutions Annual Toy Drive & Distribution
Human Solutions’ Annual Toy Drive is an important and fun part of their programming. Every holiday season the community comes together to ensure that kids in low-income families have toys …
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Windermere Real Estate “Shares the Warmth”
Just in time for winter, real estate brokers throughout Oregon and SW Washington are gearing up for Windermere Real Estate’s annual Share the Warmth campaign. Now through December 18, Windermere …
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2019 Spirit of Portland Awards
By Nancy Tannler The 2019 Spirit of Portland Ceremony was celebrated in a grand style. It was held at Redd event space, 831 SE Salmon St. and hosted by Commissioner …
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PDX Demographics and Rankings
By David Krogh This is a short look at changing Portland demographics and selected rankings of Portland, with a focus where data regarding SE is available. Latest estimates from …
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Community News November 2019
Tips for Estate Planning Here are five common estate planning mistakes that, unfortunately, people make too often. Mistake #1: Waiting too long It’s human nature – people often don’t take …
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Civility Suffers as Challenges to Neighborhood Clout Continue
By Midge Pierce The role of the City’s Neighborhood Associations under Commissioner Chloe Eudaly’s watch remains in limbo with her apparent slowdown of a vote on a controversial code change …
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Homeless Solutions Remain Elusive
By Midge Pierce T he City, County and State are spending more than ever to curb homelessness. This year’s Point in Time Count showed homeless numbers down slightly over last …
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SE Updates
By Midge Pierce Population Counts Matter The federal 2020 Census is coming. It can determine whether Oregon gets another House seat or not. It may come as a surprise that …
Community News October 2019
PTA advocating for children The National Parent Teacher Association (PTA) has worked toward bettering the lives of every child in education, health and safety for more than 120 years. Founded …
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Healing Cancer survivors A Fresh Chapter
Cancer nonprofit A Fresh Chapter (AFC) has opened applications for residents in the Pacific Northwest for its new Online Odyssey Program in an effort to help more people heal …
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Community News September 2019
Recycing tip for September By Bonita Davis, Master Recycler and SE Resident Ever convinced yourself you had the correct information on a particular subject, only to find out later you …
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Community News August 19
The Mazamas celebrate 125 years By Mathew Brock One hundred and fifty-five men and thirty-eight women stood atop Mount Hood and founded the Mazamas on July 19, 1894. The brainchild …
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Community News July 2019
Representatively Speaking By Rob Nosse State Representative district 42 The legislative session is wrapping up, and what a year it has been! The Oregon House has passed sweeping reforms that …
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Community News June 2019
Be mindful of nesting birds Spring and early summer is a critical time for nesting birds. In order to give these fledglings a better chance to survive Stephanie Herman, Wildlife …
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RecTennis Summer Tennis Camp
Locations: Sellwood Park, Mt. Tabor Park Website: rectennis.com/portland Ages: 5-12 Dates: Mon-Fri, June 17- August 23 Times: 1.5 hr session or 4 hr session, times vary by park Cost: $42-$125 per week Description: This summer tennis …
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Community News May 2019
Montavilla Farmer’s Market opens Montavilla Farmers Market invites you to join us as we kick off our 13th season on May 5th! We’ll have fresh local produce, baked goods, sustainably …
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Community News April 2019
Saleabration at Unique Boutique Northstar Unique Boutique, 5600 NE Glisan St., will celebrating its two-year anniversary throughout the month of April and special discounts will be offered and refreshments served. …
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Community News March 2019
Providing housing stability By Jean Powell Marks Multnomah County’s most recent count of homeless citizens tallied 4,177 people; men, women and children sleeping in tents, in cars, or on the …
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Community News February 2019
Master Gardeners Speaker Series “How I grow forty fruit trees, raspberries, marionberries, strawberries, blueberries, grapes, and currants on my 60 by 100 foot city lot,” by Glen Andresen, urban gardening …
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Community News January 2019
Recycling tips for January By Bonita Davis, Master Recycler and SE Resident Remember Cyber Monday? Last year’s big push to top one-day records for sales are now becoming Cyber …
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Community News December 2018
Community Ensures a Healthy Future for Mt. Tabor Park From left to right:Tim Raphael, Kate Raphael, Jeff Anderson, Mary Kinnick, Diane Redd, Mary McWilliams, Bob McWilliams Not shown: Amelia …
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Community News November 2018
Recycling tips for November By Bonita Davis, Master Recycler and Sunnyside Resident We are now in Holiday Season, that stretch between Halloween and New Years and celebrations take many forms, from …
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Community News October 2018
Nonpartisan information for November elections Want to know what is going to be on your ballot? Check out Vote411.org with nonpartisan information on candidate and ballot measures that appear on …
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Community news September 2018
Historic Renovation of Towne Crier You are invited to the red ribbon cutting ceremony to kick-off the historic renovation of the: Towne Crier & Portland Treasury Saturday, September 8 ~ …
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Community News August 2018
Student-Designed Playground By Bob Kellett For many students, the time they spend playing on the playground is one of the highlights of the day. At Buckman Elementary school, students having …
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Assisting with seniors
Brokers from Windermere Realty Trust’s Hawthorne office volunteered at Hollywood Senior Center, assisting with the senior center’s monthly Pizza Lunch which attracts 30-75 seniors in the area by setting up, …
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Community News July 2018
Learning to recycle right By Bonita Davis, Master Recycler and Sunnyside Resident Recycling in Portland has taken sudden shifts due to the rejection of most of our recyclable materials from …
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