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East Portland News
Community Calendar
February, 2023

February 21
> Parkrose Neighborhood Association ‘in-person’ meeting – From 7:00 until 6:30 p.m. this evening, the PNA will be meeting in person. This month: PBOT Presentation and Q&A: Greenway plans for NE 115th Ave and NE Skidmore St.;  Discussion with Neighbors for Clean Air re: Kmart/ProLogis site; and  East Portland Land Use and Transportation Committee update. You may (not required) RSVP to parkroseneighbors@gmail.com so they have an idea of who’s coming. You’ll find them, live and in person, at the Rossi Farms Barn, located at 3839 NE 122nd Avenue. For more information, see the official PNA webpage: CLICK HERE.

February 22 ~ Two business association events this evening!

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

> Midway Business Association PM Mixer – From 5:30 until 7:30 p.m., Midway business owners, managers, artists, makers, and everyone who has a part in this business community is invited to this FREE event. First round is on them, organizers say! This is a great opportunity to meet and connect with local businesses and discuss your issues and ideas for Midway. See how they’re changing our membership to be even more inclusive, so stop by to see how you fit into MBA and what we can do for your business. It’s at Whelan’s Irish Pub, located at 11709 SE Division Street, 97266.

February 23 ~ Four events this evening!

> Gateway Area Business Mixer – Starting at 4:00 until 6:00 p.m., all Gateway Area Business Association area business owners and managers – including home businesses. Hear about the latest from the neighborhood business district’s advocates and community advisors. Discover how GABA is planning to support the Gateway district in the coming year. Join them for this fun social hour of networking, at Von Ebert Brewing/Glendoveer, 14021 NE Glisan Street, 97230.

> Lents Grown Business Mixer – Further south, and from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m., you’ll find business people interested in improving the Lents Neighborhood Business District gathering. Come for networking, snacks, ‘brews’ and music. Plus, the chance to win a free year of membership. It’s in The Zenith Room, high atop The ZED, located at 5716 SE 92^nd Avenue, 97266.

> Slough Science: Birds of the Slough – From 5:30 until 7:30 p.m., the Columbia Slough Watershed Council presents speaker Cass Talbott. This educator and trip leader for Portland Audubon has searched for birds across five continents, but is happiest looking for feathered friends in his hometown of Portland. Pre-registration is required; CLICK HERE to do so. It’s at Level Beer, 5211 NE 148th Avenue, 97230.

> Centennial NET monthly meeting – From 6:00 until 7:30 p.m., come meet with the volunteers who make up the Centennial Neighborhood Emergency Team. They are people interested in household preparedness and community resilience, to attend this get-together. This months topic: “Cache inventory and planning”. It’s taking place at the Parklane Christian Reformed Church, located at 16001 SE Main Street, 97233. If you have questions, send an email to CentennialNET@gmail.com.

February 24
> PDX Saints Love ‘Restoration of Love’ fundraising gala – From 5:30 until 7:30 p.m., join them to hear stories of restoration, in the lives of people that came from houselessness, addiction, and trauma, through compassionate relationships. Ticket includes full dinner and wine or cider; and a live auction with “amazing gifts to share”, organizers say. Individual tickets are $100 each; tables available. To purchase at eventbrite online, CLICK HERE. It’s in The Zenith Room, located high atop the Zoiglhaus Brewing Company in Lents Town Center at  5716 Southeast 92nd Avenue, 97266.

February 25
> Gateway Green Tree Planting – From 9:45 a.m. until 1:00 p.m., Friends of Trees is organizing this tree planting party to plant hundreds of native trees and shrubs at Gateway Green. Gloves, tools, and breakfast snacks/coffee provided and no experience necessary. NOTE: This is a 15 minute walk from the Gateway Transit Center down the multi-use path. Volunteers are encouraged to bike or take public transportation to the Transit Center and walk from there following the signs. Advance registration online is required: CLICK HERE to see the FoT Calendar Page; scroll down to the date and event.

February 26 ~ Two events today …

> Montavilla Farmers Winter Market – Their “Winter Stock-up 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. Please follow their COVID-19 coronavirus protocols. 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.

> Sunnyside Symphony Orchestra in concert – Starting at 4:00 p.m., guest conductor for the winter concert, Mark Perlman will provide the downbeat for this musical event. We’re still awaiting their musical program for the afternoon. It’s taking place at the Sunnyside Seventh-Day Adventist Church, located at 10501 SE Market Street, 97216. For more information, email sunnysidesymphony@gmail.com.

February 28 ~ Two events today…

> Small Business Resource Fair – From 3:00 until 6:00 p.m., this fair promises food, networking, advising, resources and raffles. It’s put on by Prosper Portland, Energy Trust of Oregon, Vibrant Future, Bureau of Development Services, Rational Unicorn Legal Services, 311, Livelihood NW Bookkeeping, and Small Business Legal Clinic. It’s to be held at the APANO officers at 8188 SE Division Street, 97206.

> Lents Neighborhood Association General Meeting – it starts at 6:30 p.m. They will be voting on an interim secretary and recruiting members for vacant board seats. Another major topic is to include proposed revision of the LNA Bylaws. We’ll update this listing should additional topics be added. NOTE CHANGE IN LOCATION: They’re now meeting in the Woody Guthrie Room, 5800 SE 91st Avenue.

East Portland News
Community Calendar
March, 2023

March 2
> Garden Plants & History Tour – From 10:30 until 11:30 a.m., Leach Botanical Garden Head Gardener, Scott Hoelscher, will take you on a tour of the Garden and share details about our plants and history. You will visit the Stone Cabin on the south side of Johnson Creek. He’ll be happy to field your gardening questions, as well. They walk rain or shine. Dress for the weather and wear shoes appropriate for gravel trails, slopes and stairs. FEE: $5.00/person; includes Garden admission. CLICK HERE to reserve your spot. Leach Botanical Garden is located at 6704 SE 122nd Avenue, 97236, a block south of SE Foster Road.

March 4 ~ Two events today (so far!)

> 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 back at the Parkrose Middle School front entrance, at 11800 NE Shaver Street, 97220.  It’s coordinated by Patty Meighen, contact her at pmeighen@hotmail.com.

> Fix-It Fair returns to Parkrose – Live! from 9:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m., There will be a full exhibit hall and workshops all day where you can learn directly from experts and knowledgeable community members. You’ll find information and hands-on resources for: Utility bills and home comfort; Financial wellness; Personal health; Community safety and involvement; Getting around; and Repair, borrow, share & Reduce, reuse, recycle. Wait! There’s more! There will be a Repair Café at this event, from 10 am – 2 pm, where you can have your small appliance or cloth item repaired by volunteers. CLICK HERE for more information. You’ll find it in the captious atrium inside Parkrose High School, located at 12003 NE Shaver Street, 97220.

March 9 ~ Two events today …

> ‘What’s New’ Leach Garden Tour – From 10:30 until 11:30 a.m., take a casual stroll through the Garden with Adam Hart, Leach Garden Horticulture Manager. He will show you what’s new in the Garden, what’s in bloom, new additions, upcoming projects and more – with lots of time for answering questions. It’s a walk, rain or shine; dress for the weather and wear shoes appropriate for gravel trails, slopes and stairs. FEE: $5.00/person; includes Garden admission. Reserve your spot in advance by CLICKING HERE. Leach Botanical Garden is located at 6704 SE 122nd Avenue, 97236, a block south of SE Foster Road.

> ‘Urgent Need’ Detrash Portland along the I-205 Multi-Use Path – From 1:00 until 3:00 p.m., join with other volunteers from “Dinner and a Movie PDX” and SOLVE to remove trash from this area. “We will be working with and for unhoused neighbors to eliminate what they qualify is trash-worthy’ this is NOT A ‘SWEEP’,” organizers say. Urgent Need clean-ups are not family friendly or suitable for anyone under the age of 18 due to an increased presence of hazardous materials. Safety guidelines will be explained to volunteers before the cleanup begins. Advance sign-up is required! Do so at the SOLVE website: CLICK HERE. Read the information, scroll down to the blue block, lower on the page for the date you desire. And then, click on the green SIGN UP button within that bar. They’re meeting at KingPins Family Entertainment Center, located at 3550 SE 92nd Avenue, 97266.

March 10 and 11
> ‘Midsummer/Jersey’ on stage at David Douglas High – The curtain goes up at 7:30 p.m. for Ken Ludwig’s ‘Midsummer/Jersey’ – a modern mash-up retelling of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream and MTV’s Jersey Shore. The story revolves around the impending marriage of New Jersey’s Governor, the love affairs of four beach-bound high school kids, an energetic bunch of fairies; and, the stylists of a beauty salon.  It’s a mixture of love potions, mischief making, weddings, the acting careers of six beauticians – played out with pop music. The show also plays the evenings of March 11, and 17 – and features Matinee performances at 2:30 p.m. on March 12 and 19. TICKETS: $12 Adults | $8 Students. To buy tickets online, CLICK HERE to be taken to their Box Office Site. All performances are at the Howard Horner Performing Arts Center, located at 1400 SE 130th Avenue (between SE Stark and Division Streets).

March 11
> Leach Garden ADA Accessible Tour – From 10:00 until 11:00 a.m., the Garden’s Former Education Manager will take you on a “Wild & Wondrous” ADA accessible tour. You’ll look at and discuss the signs and impacts of the Missoula Floods, the communication skills of the Wood Wide Web, the calming impacts of fractals found in nature, the Garden’s history and more. You’ll use the concrete pathways that circle and pass through the pollinator garden and take the tree walk to experience the woodland slope and see the Manor House from above. Please dress for unpredictable spring weather. Make sure to check your email before coming to the Garden, since they’ll need to cancel for high winds, ice and snow. FEE: $5.00; includes Garden admission for you and a guest. CLICK HERE to purchase your ticket. Leach Botanical Garden is located at 6704 SE 122nd Avenue, 97236, a block south of SE Foster Road.

March 12 ~ Two events today …

> Montavilla Farmers Winter Market – Their “Winter Stock-up 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. Please follow their COVID-19 coronavirus protocols. 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.

> ‘Midsummer/Jersey’ Matinee on stage at David Douglas High – The curtain goes up at 2:30 p.m. for Ken Ludwig’s ‘Midsummer/Jersey’ – a modern mash-up retelling of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream and MTV’s Jersey Shore. The story revolves around the impending marriage of New Jersey’s Governor, the love affairs of four beach-bound high school kids, an energetic bunch of fairies; and, the stylists of a beauty salon.  It’s a mixture of love potions, mischief making, weddings, the acting careers of six beauticians – played out with pop music. The show also plays the evening of March 17 – as well as another Matinee performance at 2:30 p.m. on March 19. TICKETS: $12 Adults | $8 Students. To buy tickets online, CLICK HERE to be taken to their Box Office Site. All performances are at the Howard Horner Performing Arts Center, located at 1400 SE 130th Avenue (between SE Stark and Division Streets).

March 16
> ‘Coffee with a Cop’ day in Lents – 9:00 until 10:00 a.m., come out and meet our East Precinct Officers and Commanders over a ‘cup of joe’. Express your thanks for what they do, learn about what’s happening, and bring your general public safety concerns. It’s at the “Coffee Shop” inside the Community Connections Center building of New Hope Church, 10603 SE Henderson Street, 97266. It’s being put on by the Lents Neighborhood Livability Association. For more information, CLICK HERE.

March 17
> ‘Midsummer/Jersey’ on stage at David Douglas High – The curtain goes up at 7:30 p.m. for Ken Ludwig’s ‘Midsummer/Jersey’ – a modern mash-up retelling of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream and MTV’s Jersey Shore. The story revolves around the impending marriage of New Jersey’s Governor, the love affairs of four beach-bound high school kids, an energetic bunch of fairies; and, the stylists of a beauty salon.  It’s a mixture of love potions, mischief making, weddings, the acting careers of six beauticians – played out with pop music. The show also features Matinee performances at 2:30 p.m. on March 19. TICKETS: $12 Adults | $8 Students. To buy tickets online, CLICK HERE to be taken to their Box Office Site. All performances are at the Howard Horner Performing Arts Center, located at 1400 SE 130th Avenue (between SE Stark and Division Streets).

March 19 ~ Two events today!

> Leach Spring Equinox Leach Garden Fair – From 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m., go celebrate the spring equinox with garden explorations, activities for kids, tool sharpening and more, and enjoy a day of free admission. OSU Extension Service Master Gardener™ volunteers will be on hand to answer your gardening questions. Portland Parks & Recreation Environmental Education folks will be here. Leach Botanical Garden is located at 6704 SE 122nd Avenue, 97236, a block south of SE Foster Road.

> Final performance! ‘Midsummer/Jersey’ Matinee on stage at David Douglas High – The curtain goes up at 2:30 p.m. for Ken Ludwig’s ‘Midsummer/Jersey’ – a modern mash-up retelling of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream and MTV’s Jersey Shore. The story revolves around the impending marriage of New Jersey’s Governor, the love affairs of four beach-bound high school kids, an energetic bunch of fairies; and, the stylists of a beauty salon.  It’s a mixture of love potions, mischief making, weddings, the acting careers of six beauticians – played out with pop music. TICKETS: $12 Adults | $8 Students. To buy tickets online, CLICK HERE to be taken to their Box Office Site. All performances are at the Howard Horner Performing Arts Center, located at 1400 SE 130th Avenue (between SE Stark and Division Streets).

March 23

> Montavilla Farmers Winter Market – Their “Winter Stock-up 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. Please follow their COVID-19 coronavirus protocols. 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.

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