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“Save Lives on Shattuck Road” Strategy Session: Wed., Feb. 12th @ 7 pm online

SW residents are strategizing ways to improve safety on Shattuck Road. An opportunity to connect other constituents is scheduled for February 12, 2025. Comments regarding safety on Shattuck expressed at the meeting or sent to contact@swhrl.org will be compiled and presented to elected officials. To join the February 12th, 2025 meeting, click on the link […]

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Candidates talk Parks

Hear from Portland City Council and Mayoral Candidates about Portland’s Parks Before you vote this fall, find out what Portland city council and mayoral candidates think about Portland’s parks. Portland Parks Foundation (PPF) invited each Portland city council and mayoral candidate to share their thoughts with voters on Portland’s parks system.  City councilors and the mayor will […]

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No Ivy Day for Governors Park, Oct. 26th 9-Noon

The “No Ivy Day” event at Governors Park located off SW Davenport and are looking for more volunteers. You can find out more and registration information for the Governors Park site at portland.gov/park/no-ivy-day-2024. The region wide event is organized by the Portland Parks and Recreation Natural Areas Stewardship. On October 26th, you could help remove invasively […]

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“Screenagers Next Chapter” LHS Oct. 23, 6-8

Millions of young people experience high stress, anxiety, and depression. Let’s look closer at why and what we can do to walk with others in their suffering. Join us for a free screening and an interactive discussion about Screenagers Next Chapter: Addressing Youth Mental Health in the Digital Age. Link to Trailer Wednesday, October 23rd […]

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Oct. 16 Membership Meeting

SWHRL members are meeting Wed. Oct. 16, 6:30 p.m., at St. Thomas More Catholic Church. The focus will be Parks and Natural Areas. Candidates for office may introduce themselves during public comment period.

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Rank County Candidates Homeless Solutions

The Homeless Solutions Coalition of the City of Portland District Four Coalition would like your help rating county commissioner candidates’ responses through this short online surveys: County District 1, County District 2 All community survey responses and feedback offered through the survey tool will remain anonymous. Survey feedback provided will be included in tabulations of […]

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Aging, Disability & Veterans Services Survey open Oct. 1-25

We are excited to announce that the Aging Disability and Veterans Services Division is launching an Area Plan survey, open from October 1st to October 25th. Responses are confidential, and we are offering a $20 gift card for people’s time on a first-come-first-served while supplies last.  You can find a link to the survey here and I have attached a press release […]

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MultCo Commissioner Candidates Forum on Homelessness Oct. 3 Recording, responses

Jump to Ranking Tools Link to video recording. District 1 and 2 Candidate Responses received by Homeless Solutions Coalition in advance of forum here below: PRIOR POST: Learn about the diverse positions on homelessness taken by candidates at the “Multnomah County Commissioner Candidate Forum on Homelessness” conducted via Zoom on October 3 from 4-5:30 PM. […]

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Free Yard Tree Giveaway Fall Registration Open

Folks can REGISTER NOW for up to two trees and pick them up at one of the drive-thru events this fall. Check out the species we are giving away this year! Eligibility Reminder: Why Trees:Trees provide essential services like cleaning the air we breathe, keeping us cool during the hot summer months, blocking noise, and improving our mental […]

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Marathon runs through PDX Sun. Oct. 6

Check out the interactive map of the entire route for the Portland Marathon happening October 6. As a rule of thumb it will not be possible to drive on, or drive across, the streets used for the race until the last runner has passed the location and the traffic control devices have been removed. Vehicles […]