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East Portland News
Community Calendar
March, 2026
March 26
> Mill Park Neighborhood Association meeting – From 6:30 until 8:00 p.m., this neighborhood association reportedly meets. Their City website is active, to see it, CLICK HERE. Their meetings are held in Gethsemane Lutheran Church, at 11560 SE Market Street, in the back of the building.
East Portland News
Community Calendar
April, 2026
April 2
> Centennial Community Board Association meeting – From 6:30 until 7:30 p.m. this neighborhood association meets. Verify that they’re meeting, check with their webpage: CLICK HERE. Meetings are at St. Timothy Lutheran Church, 14500 SE Powell
April 4
> Parkrose Bronco Boosters Beverage Bottle & Can Drive – From 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., take your deposit-return cans and bottles with you to help support their community educational efforts. A different school organization volunteers for duty during the event each month. They’re at the front entrance driveway of Parkrose Middle School, at 11800 NE Shaver Street, 97220. Contact co-coordinators Jeanne Sheley and Colleen Grant at parkrosecandrive@gmail.com.
April 7
> Wilkes Community Group meeting – From 6:30 until 8:30 p.m., this neighborhood association meets. Check for more information on their webpage: CLICK HERE. “Everyone is welcome.” Location: St George Antiochian Orthodox Church, 2101 NE 162nd Avenue.
April 9
> Lents Neighborhood Livability Association meeting – They’re back, meeting live in person meeting from 6:30 until 8:30 p.m. A light dinner will be served from 6:30 – 7:00 p.m. This month: Come out and meet Andrew Morrison, running against incumbent Lamar Wise for District 48; and, Noah Ernst running for METRO Council District 1. Both candidates are working to turn our city and state around. Politely ask them the hard questions corporate media won’t. This meeting of interest will be in the Community Connection Center located on the grounds of New Hope Church at 10603 SE Henderson Street. [Enter through the church’s front doors, turn right, go down the first hallway. Signs will point the way.] For more information, email lnla2018@gmail.com.
April 14
> Volunteer at this ‘Earth Month’ activity at the Wilkes Park Pollinator Patch – From 9:00 until 11:00 a.m., join them to help revive the pollinator patch and increase biodiversity at Wilkes Park at this, the first volunteer event of the season at Wilkes Park. You’ll be doing gardening tasks like weeding, pruning, mulching, and adding new plants to the park. Tools and instructions provided. Open to all skills and abilities, no experience is required to participate. Snacks and beverages will be provided as they welcome spring and celebrate the start of the volunteer season at the park. Register online at the all new and improved PP&R volunteer website: CLICK HERE. You’ll find them at the Wilkes Park main entrance; 3655 NE 154th Avenue, 97230
> Parkrose Heights Neighborhood Association meets – From 7:00– 8:00 p.m. is their announced meeting time. Meetings are open to the public. They’ll be at the Parkrose United Methodist Church, 11111 NE Knott Street. CLICK HERE to see their City of Portland webpage.
April 16
> Volunteer Day at Luuwit View Park – On this particular Thursday morning, from 9:00 until 11:00 a.m., join with other volunteers on this, their first volunteer event of the season at Luuwit (pronounced loo-wit, the Cowlitz name for Mt. St. Helens) View Park. Help weed, prune, mulch, and occasionally add new plants throughout the park. Tools and instructions provided. Open to all skills and abilities, no experience is required to participate. Snacks and beverages will be provided. Need we write: Dress for the weather! For more event details and to register for this event, visit the all new-and-improved PP&R volunteer website: CLICK HERE. They’re meeting at the Luuwit View Park main entrance, located at NE 127th Avenue and Fremont Street, 97230.
> Historic Parkrose Happy Hour – From 4:00 until 6:00 p.m., Parkrose business owners, managers, workers and neighbors are invited to connect and network, and learn about Historic Parkrose at this FREE event. Organizers say, “Appetizers are on us, drinks available for purchase a ‘happy hour’ prices.” It’s at Bills Steak House, 10227 NE Sandy Boulevard, 97220.
April 17
> Lents Nature Patch Stewardship Party – From 8:00 until 11:00 a.m., come help out at this ‘Nature Patch’ created 2020 – a one-acre pollinator garden with a high diversity of native plants that support insects and wildlife. You’ll be helping keep this beautiful garden healthy by doing weeding, mulching, and pruning. All tools, gloves, and training to do the tasks are provided. Children are welcome; any child under 14 years of age needs to be accompanied by an attentive adult. Volunteers are welcome to attend without registering, but will not be notified of event details, such as cancellations or event-specific contact information. CLICK HERE to register, if you wish. Meeting location: Between the community garden and the playground at the south side of the park, SE Steele St and 92nd Avenue, 97266.
> David Douglas School District Powwow – Doors open at 4:00 p.m. – for this FREE event that’s scheduled to run until 10:00 p.m. – with their Grand Entry Procession starting at 6:00 p.m. There’ll be drumming, singing, dancing, food and community with Native games and activities for kids. Fry Bread will be sold by Sister’s Frybread and Bow & Arrow. It’s all taking place at Ron Russell Middle School, locate at 3955 SE 112th Avenue, 97266.
April 20
> Hazelwood Neighborhood Association – From 7:00 until 8:00 p.m., this neighborhood association meets. Check to see that they’re meeting on their webpage: CLICK HERE. They meet at Cherry Park United Methodist Church, at 1736 SE 106th Avenue.
April 21
> Russell Neighborhood Association meets – From 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Check for more information on their webpage: CLICK HERE. This gathering is at Linfield University, Building 2 Conference Room, 2900 NE 132nd Avenue and park ‘in any unmarked space’.
> Parkrose Neighborhood Association meeting –From 7:00 until 8:30 p.m., you’ll find them meeting. For more information, see their City of Portland webpage, CLICK HERE. You’ll find them meeting at Rossi Farms, 3839 NE 122nd Avenue near Shaver Street.
April 22
> Argay Terrace Neighborhood Association Board Meeting – From 6:60 until 8:00 p.m., this outer East Portland neighborhood association meets. Verify that they’re meeting, check with their webpage: CLICK HERE. Meetings are held at the Portland Fire Department Training Center, 4800 NE 122nd Avenue.
April 23
> Mill Park Neighborhood Association meeting – From 6:30 until 8:00 p.m., this neighborhood association reportedly meets. Their City website is active, to see it, CLICK HERE. Their meetings are held in Gethsemane Lutheran Church, at 11560 SE Market Street, in the back of the building.
April 24
> Hazelwood Neighborhood Bike Fair – After school on this Friday, from 3:45 p.m. until 5:45 p.m., this FREE event features + Learn to ride lessons for kids and adults + Bike skills course to practice safe riding + Free Quick-fix Bike Repair to make sure your bike is rolling smoothly and safely + Guided community ride: a low-stress ride to practice biking on city streets + Free helmet distribution and helmet fitting to make sure you’re protected. NOTE: Participants are encouraged to bring their own bikes. There will be bikes of various sizes available for children and adults to borrow for the Learn to Ride lessons. This event is hosted by Portland Bureau of Transportation in partnership with David Douglas School District and Community Cycling Center. Where? It’s at Menlo Park Elementary School, 12900 NE Glisan Street, 97230 (enter through parking lot on NE 128th Ave, just south of NE Glisan St.)
April 25
> 20th Annual 82nd Avenue of Roses Parade – At 9:30 a.m., this wonderful community event, themed “Roses in the Heart of Portland” – and the only remaining parade in outer East Portland – steps off. The procession starts at Eastport Plaza, and travels north along 82nd Avenue of Roses to SE Clinton Street. In addition to the Roses in the Heart of Portland Parade, the event has been expanded into three days that includes the Funtastic Carnival, classic car show, and a farmers market. Again, it’s being put on by the nonprofit group, 82 Roses Community Enrichment Coalition. To see their new parade route, register to be in the parade, to sponsor or be a volunteer, CLICK HERE.
> New Year in the Park celebration – From 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., all are invited to attend this FREE cultural festival of several Southeast Asian countries, right here in Portland. New Year in the Park will again showcase cultural dance and music performances, traditional games, cultural crafts and activities, and vendor booths with food – lots of authentic food prepared on site – and merchandise. It’s at Glenhaven Park, 7900 NE Siskiyou Street, 97213. For more information, see their website: CLICK HERE.
April 26
> Parkrose Educational Foundation presents ‘Senior Prom 2026!’ Gala Dinner and Auction – Get your tickets now; then be ready for a ‘high class evening’ as you attend this Parkrose community gala. This fundraiser supports this independent 501(c)3 non-profit organization as they can continue to give grants that enhance Parkrose students’ educational experiences. This year’s Special Appeal supports the Lifeskills Community Fund that provides enriching experiences for students that qualify for special services. Your $75 single ticket [or $145/couple] provides appetizers during the Silent Auction before dinner; then a plated supper and live auction. See our story about last year’s event, CLICK HERE. See how to donate items for auction – and buy tickets – or get more information at the PEF event’s official website: CLICK HERE. It’s being held at the Portland Airport Sheraton.
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