Discover the historic, but unlikely, place where a new housing development is being planned in this area of outer East Portland …

INCLUDES VIDEO VIGNETTE | This unique ‘swap meet’ at Oaks Amusement Park put hundreds in the Hallowe’en spirit ...

INCLUDES VIDEO VIGNETTE | See how this growing outer East Portland business association increased the sense of community in their district at a colorful festivity …

See outer East Portland volunteers jump into Johnson Creek, as they pull out trash deposited there throughout the year …

INCLUDES VIDEO VIGNETTE | Discover how this great, outer East Portland outdoor community event has thrived over the summer! If you missed their September market, take a look – there’s one more in October …

Here’s a good way to get ‘down on the farm’ without leaving outer East Portland. Check out what you might find at the next ‘Open Farm Day’; they’re holding more of them in October …

INCLUDES VIDEO VIGNETTE | With no large public events currently allowed, see how this outer East Portland organization is bringing people safely together every Saturday, through September …

See what this outer East Portland faith group is doing to help those in need, on the third Saturday of each month …

INCLUDES VIDEO VIGNETTE | See how all this entertainment – and lots of speeches – kicked off the week that celebrates immigrants and refugees …

INCLUDES VIDEO VIGNETTE They’re still at it! See how bringing your deposit-return bottles and cans provides real help for Parkrose High School students, and their organizations. Next one is September 11 …

Take a look at how volunteers helped turn a plain fence, in a Lents neighborhood garden space, into a work of art …

Looking for just-picked, fresh-from-the-garden food? Check out this ongoing resource in outer East Portland that helps support local students’ agricultural education …