Of the three main post offices we covered, you might be surprised which area donated – by far – the most food, during this unique one-day food drive to benefit the Oregon Food Bank Network …

See how this urban agriculture organization benefits – and Lents neighbors do, as well – from this interesting extension of their farmlands …

This Parkrose Heights Neighborhood church is now a fixture in the area – after moving from another East Portland location. Find out all about it in this story, accompanied by great photos of course …

Look who came – ready to work – to this natural area within the Wilkes Community Group neighborhood to preen this hidden park. You’ll learn why they think it’s important ….

One look at this story, and you’ll see lots of great photos of how thousands enjoyed opening day of this 3-day event, now put on by volunteers, and hosted by Portland’s nonprofit family fun park …

This growing market opened in May, and is attracting more shoppers every week.  Read on, and find out which other East Portland markets will open their stalls this weekend …

Discover how this annual Leach Botanical Garden event delights – and educates – kids of all ages …

Look here, and you’ll see what volunteers are doing to help improve this part of their neighborhood – an effort that will hopefully unite neighbors with police, to quell unrest in this area of outer East Portland …

See why this event, held at the Crystal Springs Rhododendron Gardens, was more than merely a pleasant way to spend a delightful spring afternoon …

When you view these two dozen photos, you’ll see what you missed if you didn’t get to this great outer East Portland annual event this year …

Learn who came out to a cooperative effort that aims to line the I-205 Multi-Use Path with lots of foliage – and find out why so many volunteers are pitching in to help …

Find out why the writing workshops put on by this organization aren’t open to the general public –and why their ‘Saturday WRITE!’ workshops have been so well attended at all outer East Portland locations …