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East Portland News
Community Calendar
March, 2025

March 22
> Spring Equinox Leach Garden Fair – From 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m., celebrate the beginning of spring with their annual Spring Garden Fair. Activities, seed swap, community partners, and much more are in store. It’s included in the $5 park admission. NOTE: This is a ‘Timed Admission event’. Purchase your ‘Timed Admission Tickets’ in advance online! 10 AM Tickets: CLICK HERE | Noon Tickets: CLICK HERE | 2 PM Tickets: CLICK HERE. Leach Botanical Garden is located at 6704 SE 122nd Avenue, 97236.

March 25
> Powellhurst-Gilbert Neighborhood Association General Assembly & Elections – From 7:00 until 9:00 p.m., join them for informal conversation about public safety. Also, they’ll be holding their Board General Election. Light refreshment provided. It’s at Arte Soleil, 5530 SE 122nd Avenue, 97236. For more information, see their website: CLICK HERE. Their meeting will also be on ZOOM, CLICK HERE to sign into the ZOOM meeting

March 26
> 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.

April 17
> Mill Park Neighborhood Association meeting – From 6:30 until 8:00 p.m., this neighborhood association reportedly meets. Their City website is inactive, for their Facebook page, 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, 2025

Sometime in April, perhaps
> Woodland Park Neighborhood Association meets, maybe – According to City of Portland, this quaint neighborhood holds a general Meeting in April. “Confirm date, time, in-person meeting location or instructions for joining a virtual meeting on the website.” But, the website has no information. So, if you’re interested, email woodlandparkneighbors@gmail.com.

April 1
> 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 2
> Leach Botanical Garden Plants & History Tour – From 10:30 am until noon, join their Head Gardener, Scott Hoelscher, for an informative tour exploring the fascinating plants and rich history of Leach Botanical Garden. The outing includes a visit to the historic Stone Cabin located on the south side of Johnson Creek. Feel free to engage with Scott as he gladly addresses your gardening inquiries along the way. NOTE: This tour involves navigating stairs and sloped, uneven trails of gravel, steps and pavement; and, are restricted to humans ages 12 and older. Pre-registration is required: CLICK HERE to do so. TICKETS: $13/person | Leach Garden Friends members $5. Leach Botanical Garden is located at 6704 SE 122nd Avenue, 97236.

April 3
> 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.

April 5
> 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. It’s coordinated by Patty Meighen, contact her at pmeighen@hotmail.com.

April 6
> Montavilla Farmers Market – Their every-other-Sunday, “Winter Market” is open from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Come shop for seasonal root and fresh vegetables and fruits, baked goods, sustainably raised meats and eggs, flowers, plant starts, and specialty foods. It’s located on the gravel lot in the 7700 block of SE Stark Street – across the street from Mr. Plywood. CLICK HERE to see their website.

April 7
> Readers Theatre Gresham on stage – At 7:30 p.m. they’re presenting “Shakespeare’s Skull” – as this story unfolds, fate brings Frank and Horace together for a singular purpose: To steal the skull of the greatest literary genius of all time! Reader’s theater is a performance style where actors read a script aloud to present a story, without the use of props, costumes, or scenery. Actors use their voices, facial expressions, and sometimes gestures to help the audience visualize the action. TICKETS: $11, at the door. For more information see their website: CLICK HERE. It takes place at the Center for the Arts ‘Little Theater’, located at 333 N. Main Avenue, Suite 125 – yes, in Gresham.

April 8
> Powell Butte Second Saturday Volunteer Event – From 9:00 a.m. until noon, get involved with Portland Parks and Recreation and other community groups to plant native plants at Powell Butte. No experience necessary and everyone is welcome. All tools, gloves and training to do the task is provided. Dress for the weather, wear close-toed shoes, bring a water bottle, and be ready to get dirty. Preregistration is required: CLICK HERE to do so. Questions? Contact PP&R Natural Areas Stewardship Coordinator Meng Vue (he/him/his): Meng.Vue@PortlandOregon.gov. It’s at Powell Butte Nature Park Natural Area, entrance is a 16160 SE Powell Boulevard, 97236.

April 15
> Parkrose Neighborhood Association meeting – From 7:00 until 8:30 p.m., you’ll find them meeting. This month’s speaker: District 1 Councilor Candace Avalos. For more information, see their Facebook page, CLICK HERE. You’ll find them meeting at Rossi Farms, 3839 NE 122nd Avenue near Shaver Street.

April 18

> What’s New in Leach Botanical Garden tour – From 10:30 am until noon, enjoy a casual stroll around the garden, lead by Horticultural Director Adam Hart. Find out what’s blooming, discuss upcoming garden projects, share the garden’s ecological philosophy, and all other garden questions you might have. NOTE: This tour involves navigating stairs and sloped, uneven trails of gravel, steps and pavement; and, are restricted to humans ages 12 and older. Pre-registration is required: CLICK HERE to do so. TICKETS: $13/person | Leach Garden Friends members $5. LGF members may use one of their member guest passes to bring a friend on the tour. Leach Botanical Garden is located at 6704 SE 122nd Avenue, 97236.

> David Douglas School District Powwow – Doors open at 4:00; Grand Entry is at 6:00 p.m. for this first-time-ever event. This FREE powwow is a vibrant celebration of Native American culture, featuring drumming, dancing, singing, and community connection to honor traditions and heritage. In addition to the pageant, t here will be activities, native product and food vendors. It’s hosted by the David Douglas High School Indigenous Student Union and the Native American Parent Advisory Committee. You’ll find it at Ron Russell Middle School, 3955 SE 112th Avenue, 97266.

April 20
> Montavilla Farmers Market – Their every-other-Sunday, “Winter Market” is open from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Come shop for seasonal root and fresh vegetables and fruits, baked goods, sustainably raised meats and eggs, flowers, plant starts, and specialty foods. It’s located on the gravel lot in the 7700 block of SE Stark Street – across the street from Mr. Plywood. CLICK HERE to see their website.

April 22
> 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 23

> Argay Terrace Neighborhood Association Meeting – From 6:30 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.

> 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 24
> Mill Park Neighborhood Association meeting – From 6:30 until 8:00 p.m., this neighborhood association reportedly meets. Their City website is inactive, for their Facebook page, CLICK HERE. Their meetings are held in Gethsemane Lutheran Church, at 11560 SE Market Street, in the back of the building.

April 25
> ‘Back 5’ Bio Blitz – From 10 a.m. until noon at this FREE event, come help Leach Botanical Garden catalog the plants in their ‘Back 5’ acres. You’ll be documenting what plants exist in the ‘Back 5’ to get a better understanding of what plants they need to prioritize for future planting. Participants will learn about our native and non-native plant communities, gain some plant ID skills/practice, and practice reciprocity by helping fall planning efforts. No experience required. NOTE: The ‘Back 5’ is an unmanicured space with a variety of hazards, such as steep and uneven paths, stinging nettle, and insects. This event may not be appropriate for young children. Children under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult. To reserve your spot, CLICK HERE. If capacity is full, please email Max at mmeyers@leachgarden.org to be added to the wait-list. Leach Botanical Garden is located at 6704 SE 122nd Avenue, 97236.

April 26 ~ Two major outer East Portland events today!

> 19th 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. Again, it’s being put on by the nonprofit group, 82 Roses Community Enrichment Coalition. To 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 – and merchandise. It’s at Glenhaven Park, 7900 NE Siskiyou Street, 97213. For more information, see their website: CLICK HERE.

April 28
> Parkrose Heights Neighborhood Association meets – From 7:00– 8:00 p.m. is their announced meeting time. The https://parkroseheights.org/ website says “A new Parkrose Heights Neighborhood Association is in the process of being born.” There is no way to verify if this NA is meeting at this time. If they are, they’ll be at the Parkrose United Methodist Church, 11111 NE Knott Street.

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