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East Portland News
Community Calendar
November, 2025

November 25

> Powellhurst-Gilbert Neighborhood Association holds their Annual Meeting – with Board Elections – tonight from 7:00 until 9:00 p.m. They may also ‘cast the meeting on ZOOM. Refreshments might be available. No December meeting! It’s at Arte Soleil, 5530 SE 122nd Avenue. For more information, see their official website: CLICK HERE.

November 26

> Argay Terrace Neighborhood Association Meeting – From 6:60 until 8:00 p.m., this outer East Portland neighborhood association meets. They don’t meet in December. 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.

November 27

Happy Thanksgiving Day!

November 28

> Holiday Express train rides begin – Through December 28: Santa’s Holiday Express train rides for families this year will run Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays past Christmas from 10 a.m. till around 8:30 p.m., starting and ending at the nonprofit Oregon Rail Heritage Center just east of OMSI at 2250 S.E. Water Avenue. There’s a parking lot there, and the Orange MAX trains stop right in front of the building. The Holiday Express rides last about 45 minutes, and involve a full-size steam train and passenger cars traveling by the river down to Oaks Park in Sellwood and back. Santa is aboard! And also consider spending some time in the rail museum that is funded by these rides. Get your tickets early, online – they often sell out, so don’t delay. For full details, the complete schedule, and to buy tickets, go online: CLICK HERE.

> The Grotto’s Christmas Festival of Lights Opens – From 5:00 until 9:60 p.m., until through December 30 (except Christmas Day) visit this popular holiday event in outer East Portland. It features millions of lights, and festive entertainment. This walk-through event includes choir performances, puppet shows, caroling, and festive food and drinks, creating a family-oriented tradition for the Pacific Northwest. TICKETS: Buy online [CLICK HERE] and save $2 per ticket; Adults $16.50 each | Youth $7.95 each. The entrance is at 8840 N.E. Skidmore Street, off NE Sandy Boulevard.

November 29

> Mushroom Discovery Walk – Starting at 10:00 a.m., embrace the fall rains and get excited about cool mushrooms while exploring the Leach Botanical Garden “Back 5 Community Habitat Enhancement Project” at this event. Your group will discuss safety and ethical considerations for mushroom collection and foraging. If growing conditions permit, you will collect mushrooms for “group admiration” and identification. Grow your familiarity with the natural world, feel more confident navigating identification resources, and have fun. Dress for the weather with boots, and layers. You are welcome to bring your own magnifying glasses or field glasses. Children are welcome and must be supervised by an adult. TICKETS: $10 Adults | $8 Youth and LGF members – CLICK HERE to purchase tickets on line NOW, selling quickly! Leach Botanical Garden is located at 6704 SE 122nd Avenue, 97236.

East Portland News
Community Calendar
December, 2025

December 2

> 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.

December 4

> Centennial Community 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 Boulevard.

December 6

> 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.

> David Douglas’ 27th Annual Holiday Bazaar – From 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m., browse and buy beautiful hand-crafted items; unique holiday and everyday gift ideas; items you never knew you needed. It’s put by the DDHS PTSA at David Douglad High School in the Main Gym, located at 1001 SE 135th Avenue, 97233. For more information, see their Facebook page: CLICK HERE.

> 2^nd Annual East Portland Art Bazaar – From 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. it’s their second annual artists’ marketplace at this FREE-to-enter event. This community-based market hosts more than 30 local artists, selling everything from drawings, paintings, and prints to wood carvings, succulents, soaps and other craft items. Grab a bite while you’re there; locally owned-and-operated Rivera’s Taqueria will have their food truck present throughout the event. All proceeds from sales go directly to the vendors. Where? It’s at the East Portland Community Center, next to Floyd Light Middle School, located at 740 SE 106th Avenue, 97216.

> Leach Botanical Garden WinterFest and Wreath Sale – From 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m., it’s free admission all day to attend this event. Enjoy holiday shopping in the peaceful winter garden. Select a unique, hand-decorated wreath and then shop at our WinterFest Market featuring locally made, fair trade, and carefully selected, nature-themed gifts. From socks to books to puzzles to chocolate, we’ve got you covered! And best of all, every purchase benefits the garden. Enjoy complimentary tea and Coava coffee. Leach Botanical Garden is located at 6704 SE 122nd Avenue, 97236.

> Division Midway Alliance Holiday Bazaar – From 1:00 until 5:00 p.m., look at what this event includes: + Free kids’ activities, including crafts and games + Local vendors offering handmade gifts, unique items + DMA Trivia with chances to win vouchers to spend at the bazaar + Raffle giveaway. Featured Vendors: • Golden Swan Beef Jerky • MonAmir Accessories • Holiday Glass, Keychains & More • Nayku Paperflower • WomenSew Global Foundation. It’s at Gethsemane Lutheran Church, located at 11560 Market Street, 97216.

December 7

> Day 2: Leach Botanical Garden WinterFest and Wreath Sale – From 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m., it’s free admission all day to attend this event. Enjoy holiday shopping in the peaceful winter garden. Select a unique, hand-decorated wreath and then shop at our WinterFest Market featuring locally made, fair trade, and carefully selected, nature-themed gifts. From socks to books to puzzles to chocolate, we’ve got you covered! And best of all, every purchase benefits the garden. Enjoy complimentary tea and Coava coffee. Leach Botanical Garden is located at 6704 SE 122nd Avenue, 97236.

> Sunnyside Symphony Orchestra Christmas Concert – Their season continues with a ‘Pre-concert Talk’ at 3:00 p.m. by conductor Jonathan DeBruyn about the music, the composers, and behind the scenes notes about our orchestra. Then, at 4:00 p.m., DeBruyn will conduct this great orchestra. This concert includes Leroy Anderson’s A Sleigh Ride – Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Schlittenfahrt (“Sleigh Ride”) – Sergei Prokofiev’s Lieutenant Kijé Suite – Georges Bizet, L’Arlésienne Suites, Nos. 1 and 2. It’s taking place at the Sunnyside Seventh-Day Adventist Church, located at 10501 SE Market Street, 97216. For more information, and, find a link to their live stream of the concert, see their website: CLICK HERE.

> Portland Wind Symphony presents “Sounds of the Season” concert – The conductor’s downbeat for this FREE concert is at 3:00 p.m. for this cheery program includes timeless band literature, as well as music for the season. Enjoy tunes such as “Rocky Point Holiday”, by Nelson; “Fantasia on the ‘Dargason’, from Holst Second Suite in F; Suite from “The Nutcracker”, by Tchaikovsky; and, “Wexford Carol”, Irish traditional song. Then, members of the Gresham High School band will join the ensemble for a performance of “Sleigh Ride”, by Leroy Anderson. This concert is, once again FREE, and open to the public. It’s being performed at Gresham High School, located at 1200 North Main Avenue, 97030 – in Gresham. For more information see their official website: CLICK HERE.

December 9

> EPCC Annual Awards Breakfast – From 7:30 until 9:00 a.m., the East Portland Chamber of Commerce will be holding their Annual Awards Breakfast. The EPCC reflects back on the year behind and look forward to the next year. In addition to other awards, they’ll also be presenting the EPCC Member’s Choice Awards. Your individual EVENT TICKET of $35 includes a full buffet breakfast, entertainment, and prizes. Advance Registration required: CLICK HERE to do so online. This event is open to the public. To participate in their Gift Exchange, bring a wrapped gift (at least $20 value). It’s being held in the clubhouse of the Colwood Golf Center, 7313 NE Columbia Boulevard, 97218.

> Parkrose Heights Neighborhood Association meets – From 7:00– 8:00 p.m. is their announced meeting time. If they’re meeting, they’ll be at the Parkrose United Methodist Church, 11111 NE Knott Street. CLICK HERE to see their City of Portland webpage.

December 11

> Centennial Resilience Party – from 6:30 until 8:00 p.m., the organizers expect to have food, games, giveaways, and community resilience education at this FREE event. It’s presented by Centennial NET and the Centennial Community Resilience Network. If you’ll help out with the party planning, bringing food or helping run the event, please email them at centennialnet@gmail.com. The event takes place at The Rosewood Initiative, 14127 SE Stark Street, 97233.

December 13

> Lents International Farmers ‘Holiday’ Market – From 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. today, is their annual Holiday Market. Come and shop for fresh produce, direct from the growers farms and fields. You’ll find holiday gifts from local artisans. and there’ll be prepared foods you’ve come to expect at this long-established farmers market. Market Scouts will be providing fun activities for kids ages 3 to 12. CLICK HERE to see their webpage for more information. They’re in Lents Town Center, on SE 92nd Avenue, a block north of SE Foster Road at SE Reedway Street in The Zed parking lot – across from Fire Station 11.

December 20

> Rocky Butte Farmers Market Holiday Market – From 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m., get fresh local fall produce for your favorite winter recipes and wrap up holiday shopping early with unique gifts made by local artisans. The market will feature local, sustainable, and hand-crafted goods grown and created by local makers, farmers, and small businesses. These Holiday Markets will also feature ● Food demos ● Fun and educational kids activities. Note: because this is an indoor market, sorry no dogs! Learn more about Rocky Butte Farmers Market and Holiday Market vendors at at their website: CLICK HERE. Where? It’s inside “The People’s Courts” (formerly The Lumberyard), located at 2700 NE 82nd Avenue, 97220.

December 25

Merry Christmas!

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