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 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 …
A New Community Group: Inner Southeast Action Read More
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 …
Buckman Fundraises a Makeover Read More
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 …
Recycling Tips for January Read More
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 …
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 …
Deconstruction Ordinance Updated Read More
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 …
SE Uplift Looks Ahead to 2020 Read More
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 …
Final Call to Artists: 15th Mt. Tabor Art Walk Read More
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 …
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 …
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 …
2020 Old House Revival Tour Call For Homes Read More
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, …
Multnomah Master Gardeners Speakers Series Read More
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 …
Community & Civic Engagement Small Grants Read More
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 …
Laurelhurst Park’s Firwood Lake, Boomerang Island Restoration Read More
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 …
Better Housing By Design Adopts Historic District Protections Read More
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 …
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 …
Bring Bags or Bring Nickels Read More
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 …
Mt. Tabor Community Nature Playground Read More
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 …
“Recycle or Not?” Seeks to Reduce Confusion Read More
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 …
Portland Parks & Rec Event Applications Being Accepted Read More
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 …
Social Equity Grant Applications Open Read More
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, …
OCCL Seeks Advisory Body Members Read More
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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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 …
Wyden Plans to Deliver Read More
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 …
SE Division Dairy Queen Remodel Read More
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 …
Citizens Voice Concerns at Lents Public Safety Forum Read More
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 …
The Art Garage Holiday Show Read More
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 …
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 …
Modern Wreath Making Read More
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 …
“Season’s Feedings” Cat Food Drive Read More
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 …
Da Vinci Arts Middle School Arts Fair Read More
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 …
Do Your Own Craft Festival Read More
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 …
Fair Trade Store Pop-Up Shop Read More
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 …
Net Zero Preschool Planned Read More
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 …
Multnomah County Library to Stop buying Macmillan E-books Read More
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 …
2019 Peacock Lane Holiday Lights Displays Read More
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. …
Living Room Realty / Impact NW’s Holiday Coat Drive Read More
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. …
Recycling Tips for “Keeping the Holidays Green” Read More
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, …
Bright Lights Warm Hearts Read More
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 …
Longest Night & Christmas Eve Services Read More
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 …
Human Solutions Annual Toy Drive & Distribution Read More
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 …
Windermere Real Estate “Shares the Warmth” Read More
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 …
2019 Spirit of Portland Awards Read More
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 …
PDX Demographics and Rankings Read More
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 …
Community News November 2019 Read More
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 …
Civility Suffers as Challenges to Neighborhood Clout Continue Read More
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 …
Homeless Solutions Remain Elusive Read More
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 …
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 …
Community News October 2019 Read More
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 …
Healing Cancer survivors A Fresh Chapter Read More
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 …
Community News September 2019 Read More
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 …
Community News August 19 Read More
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 …
Community News July 2019 Read More
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 …
Community News June 2019 Read More
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 …
RecTennis Summer Tennis Camp Read More
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 …
Community News May 2019 Read More
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. …
Community News April 2019 Read More
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 …
Community News March 2019 Read More
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 …
Community News February 2019 Read More
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 …
Community News January 2019 Read More
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 …
Community News December 2018 Read More
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 …
Community News November 2018 Read More
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 …
Community News October 2018 Read More
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 ~ …
Community news September 2018 Read More
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 …
Community News August 2018 Read More
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, …
Assisting with seniors Read More
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 …
Community News July 2018 Read More
How Gardening Will Save the World In a rapidly urbanizing world, gardens will play an increasingly important role in community food security, climate moderation, and biodiversity conservation. In cities, gardens …
Community News June 2018 Read More
Stride for Seniors Charity Walk Meals on Wheels People host their first annual Stride for Seniors Charity Walk, Sunday April 22, from 10 am -1 pm at Portland International Raceway. …
Community News April 2018 Read More
Driving Down Carbon: The Role of Electric and Autonomous Vehicles Wednesday, March 14 • 7 pm SEIU Local 49 Hall, 3536 SE 26th Ave. (S. of Powell) Free and Open …
Community News March 2018 Read More
Food Forestry & Regenerative Gardening The Multnomah Master Gardeners Series Tuesday, February 13 • 7 pm TaborSpace 5441 SE Belmont Street “A Food Forest is a human-designed, edible forest ecosystem. …
Community News February 2018 Read More
Free yard signs to promote 20 mph speed limits The City is providing FREE “20 is plenty” yard signs and bumper stickers to raise awareness about Portland’s new 20 …
Twenty is plenty yard signs Read More
Crime update In an update of our December article When It Comes to Crime, the County Matters, Multnomah County Senior Deputy District Attorney James Hayden clarified the report by saying …
Home Energy Score If you’re in the market to buy or sell a home, you’re about to get a peek at the inner workings of your Portland home. That’s because …
Community News December 2017 Read More
By Gabe Frayne Mayor Ted Wheeler attended the North Tabor annual General Meeting on Tuesday, October 17 and addressed a range of issues that have animated neighborhood association meetings across …
Mayor addresses North Tabor neighbors Read More
Saturday Nov 18th at 5:30pm – 9pm Taborspace, 5441 SE Belmont St. is hosting a fundraiser to help save the historic Mt. Tabor Presbyterian Church building. This community and neighborhood …
Taborspace Fundraiser for Historic Building Read More
Promoting Civil Discourse – A Dialogue The League of Women Voters of Portland offers a dialogue on free speech and civil discourse with Mat dos Santos (Portland ACLU) and Michael …
Community News November 2017 Read More
Annual Apple Tasting at Portland Nursery Apple Tasting Event at Portland Nursery on Stark. … Apple tasting and event setup workers will work 40 hrs/week during the weeks leading up to the festival … http://portlandnursery.com/locations/aple-tasting-employment.shtmlPortland …
Community News October 2017 Read More
Automobile Recycling By Bonita Davis, Master Recycler and Sunnyside resident Cars really do come to the end of their road. That is what led me to Metro Metals in NE …
Community News September 2017 Read More
Tagging on Division Street Division Street has been experiencing an unprecedented increase in graffiti. In an article in Willamette Week, it was best explained that a graffiti artist takes delight …
Community News August 2017 Read More
Improve the places you love Have you noticed invasive plants like Ivy and Blackberry bushes popping up along your favorite trails, and rivers? Have you seen discarded cups, cans …
Community News July ’17 Read More
Southeast school shines Asking struggling readers to compete in a national reading contest used to be unheard of at southeast Portland’s Bridger School. But now that Bridger kids with learning …
Community News June 2017 Read More
Fifth level black belt earned By Master Cynthia Brown Master Robert Secord, resident and Taekwon-do Instructor of the Montavilla community, recently earned his 5th degree Master title at …
Community News May 2017 Read More
7.5 billion and counting With Earth’s population set to reach 7.5 billion this year, now is the time to join in the conversation to make global population growth, a mainstream …
Community News April 2017 Read More
Interrupting Hate in Public Spaces March 23, 7 – 9 pm Saints Peter & Paul Episcopal Church What if you see someone being harassed or bullied because of their race …
Community News March 2017 Read More
Prioritizing Higher Education The League of Women Voters presents: “Prioritizing the Needs of Higher Education in Oregon: the State’s Role in Changing Times.” Tuesday, February 7, 7 pm Multnomah …
Community News February 2017 Read More
In celebration of Fair Housing Month, the Fair Housing Council of Oregon (FHCO) is thrilled to present their 19th Annual Fair Housing Poster Contest theme: “It’s Fun Having All Kinds of …
Recycling in the New Year By Bonita Davis, Master Recycler and Sunnyside resident It is no surprise that SE Portlanders would have a lot to say about how to better …
Community News January 2017 Read More
Holiday Donation Guide By Jack Rubinger Looking for a list of places to donate goods, money, food or volunteer time for the holidays? Here’s a list with an emphasis on …
Community News Dec. 2016 Read More
Save your seeds Grow Portland, a nonprofit organization dedicated to urban gardening, is starting a program to train local gardeners on how to save seeds and to create a seed …
Community News November Read More
LWV weigh in on ballot measures The League of Women Voters of Portland will host debates on three local ballot measures, Monday evening, October 10, from 7 to 9 pm. They’ll examine …
Development on 82nd Ave. of Roses The property adjacent to Madison High School is scheduled to be developed by Capstone, a local four member development firm. They have a contract to …
Community News September 2016 Read More
Fuschia Society Show and Display Oregon Fuchsia Society Annual Judged Show and Display Portland Nursery, 5050 SE Stark Street Friday, August 12 • 1 pm – 6 pm Saturday, August …
Community News August 2016 Read More
2nd Annual Beach Bash Cleanup Rallying around the cry Viva la Riverlution, people of all ages will gather downtown along the Willamette River on Saturday, July 9 for the second annual …
Community News July 16 Read More
Magnitude 7.9 Nepal Earthquake: The Firsthand Experience of Dr. Erin Moore Tuesday, June 21 • 7 pm – 9 pm Hinson Baptist Church, 1137 SE 20th Ave (enter on Salmon …
Community News June 16 Read More
Applications for the 2017 Oregon Literary Fellowships are due Friday, June 24, 2016. Fellowships are awarded to Oregon writers in the genres of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, drama, and writing for young readers. Fellowships …
Call for Submissions: 2017 Oregon Literary Fellowships Read More
Basics of Building an ADU Are you curious about building a granny flat, backyard cottage or adding an attic apartment on your property? The Build Small Lecture Series at …
Community News May 2016 Read More
Candidate and ballot forums The League of Women’s Voters’ Guide, two public candidate forums and an issue forum, as well as interviews of selected candidates for state offices, will be …
Community News April 2016 Read More
Rain gardens – Weeds – Native plants Rain gardens are landscape features that collect and treat runoff from places like driveways, rooftops, sidewalks and parking lots and resolve puddle problems. …
Community News March 2016 Read More
LWV discuss cleaning up the Willamette/Superfund The Portland Harbor Superfund Project is the focus of a public program co-sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Portland and the Citizens’ …
Community News February 2016 Read More
