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East Portland News
Community Calendar
March, 2026

March 13

>> TRAP play continues at David Douglas High School Theater – At 7:30 p.m., the curtain goes up on this popular one-act thriller, “TRAP”, which plays out as a documentary-style investigation into a mysterious incident in Menachap, California. Everyone at a high school play falls unconscious – except for one! Will anyone survive? While not containing explicit gore or inappropriate language, due to the suspenseful nature, it’s best suited for audiences ages 10 years old and up. One additional show tomorrow: Take in a Family Matinee show at 2:30 p.m. March 15th. Tickets: $12 for adults, $8 for students and seniors. Don’t miss out; get your tickets securely online: CLICK HERE. All performances are in the David Douglas Horner Performing Arts Center, located at Horner Performing Arts Center 1400 SE 130th Avenue, 97233.

March 14

> Royal Rosarian’s ‘Milk Carton Boat Races’ open house – From noon until 2:00 p.m. – if you’ve ever thought about entering this fun Portland Rose Festival event, the only one on this side of the river, this is for you! Learn about the 2026 Royal Rosarian Milk Carton Boat Races. This informational meeting will be held at the Sellwood Community House, 1436 S.E. Spokane Street (a block off SE Tacoma Street), in Sellwood. Empty sealed milk cartons will be available for you to take home, to get started on your construction over Spring Break. Adults compete in these races also, of course. Folks from outer East Portland are especially invited to attend!

March 15

>> TRAP play final performance at David Douglas High School Theater – At 2:30 p.m., the curtain goes up on this popular one-act thriller, “TRAP”, which plays out as a documentary-style investigation into a mysterious incident in Menachap, California. Everyone at a high school play falls unconscious – except for one! Will anyone survive? While not containing explicit gore or inappropriate language, due to the suspenseful nature, it’s best suited for audiences ages 10 years old and up. Tickets: $12 for adults, $8 for students and seniors. Don’t miss out; get your tickets securely online: CLICK HERE. All performances are in the David Douglas Horner Performing Arts Center, located at Horner Performing Arts Center 1400 SE 130th Avenue, 97233.

> Oregon Sinfonietta ‘Pre-Spring’ Concert – Five days before the start of the Spring season, at 3:00 p.m., this full symphony orchestra of about 70 members, now in its 53rd season and conducted by Dr. Donald L. Appert, presents a FREE concert. The orchestra will perform Sibelius’ Violin Concerto with Oregon Sinfonietta Concerto Competition Winner Amir Avsker; and Dvorak’s Symphony No. 7 in d minor, op. 70. Everyone is welcome; there is no charge to attend – yes, FREE! The concert will be performed at the Sunnyside Seventh-day Adventist Church, located at 10501 SE Market Street. For more information about the orchestra, see their official website: CLICK HERE.

March 16

> 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.

> Pleasant Valley Neighborhood Association Annual Meeting is from 7:00 – 8:30 pm. Special guest will be David Amiton, Portland Bureau of Transportation who will be discussing SE 128th Sidewalk Protection Avenue Project. If you can come in person (wonderful!) it will be at Art Soleil located at 5530 SE 122nd Avenue. We will provide refreshments and good cheer. For more information, see their City of Portland website: CLICK HERE.

March 17

> 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.

March 19

> 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 O’Dear Bar & Grill, 10810 NE Sandy Boulevard, 97220.

March 20

> 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.

March 21

> Outer Northeast Portland Tree Planting event – From 8:45 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. join Friends of Trees and Portland Urban Forestry as they plant about 100 trees in the Argay Terrace, Parkrose, Parkrose Heights, Russell, and Wilkes neighborhoods. When you arrive, you’ll sign in and be assigned a planting crew. The planting starts at 9:00 a.m. Gloves, tools, and guidance provided, as well as light breakfast snacks and coffee/tea/hot chocolate. Dress for the weather, wear sturdy shoes/boots you don’t mind getting dirty, and be ready to have fun with other volunteers. Groups, families, and individuals welcome! If your group is more than 5 people, please know you will be assigned to different planting crews. Preregistration required: CLICK HERE to do so. With questions, email volunteer@friendsoftrees.org or call 503-595-0213. They’re meeting at Level Beer: 5211 NE 148th Avenue, 97230.

March 22

> Creekside Coffee with Coava Coffee – From 10:00 a.m. until noon, enjoy complimentary coffee from Coava Coffee at the historic Leach Botanical Garden Manor House and East Terrace Saturdays and Sundays through March. Staff will be available to answer your questions about the Garden. This is a “drop in” event; free after paying for general admission. Leach Botanical Garden is located at 6704 SE 122nd Avenue, 97236.

March 24

> Powellhurst-Gilbert Neighborhood Association General Meeting – It’s held from 7:00 until 9:00 p.m. this evening. Agenda TBD. You’ll find them at Arte Soleil, 5530 SE 122nd Avenue. For more information, see their official website: CLICK HERE.

March 25

> Argay Terrace Neighborhood Association 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.

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 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

> 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 112^th 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’.

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 82^nd 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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