Southwest Hills Residential League
SW Hills families and friends are gathering on Thursday, August 10, from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at Portland Heights Park (adjacent to the old Strohecker’s grocery store along TriMet Bus Route Vista #51). This community potluck/picnic is open to all ages. Households are encouraged to register for free on Eventbrite. This community potluck/picnic is open to all ages. To see the sign […]
“The Definition of Insanity” is an award winning documentary film reveals a humane criminal justice approach to mental illness that is orchestrated from the court outwards into the community. There will be three showings with Q&A following: Sunday, July 16, 1:00pm Monday, July 17, 6:15pm (The Honorable Nan Waller, presiding judge of the Multnomah County mental health […]
Sunday, June 25th, 11:30 a.m. -2:30 p.m., Block Party in Portland Heights on SW Spring Street! Join the families of the SW Hills for a couple hours of community connection and inclusive fun. Expect the Below Zero Ice Cream Truck at Noon. Raffle ticket sales support paying a Lincoln High School student to complete special […]
Be prepared for inclement weather. Check out the Tips for Ice and Snow from the Neighborhood Emergency Team.
September is Suicide Prevention Month September is National Suicide Prevention Month and with the launch of the new 988 Lifeline system, it is great time to learn about how faith and community leaders can address suicide prevention in their community. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is a United States-based suicide prevention network of over […]
Hate-fueled violence can have no safe harbor in America. “When ordinary Americans cannot participate in the basic activities of everyday life—like shopping at the grocery store or praying at their house of worship—without the fear of being targeted and killed for who they are, our democracy – and the very fabric of our society – […]
Ainsworth elementary school, the Ainsworth Parent-Teachers Association and the Southwest Hills Residential League join to give thanks to Janis McDonald and her staff at Safe Routes To School. The SRTS team has designed and constructed crosswalks, traffic-calming measures and other infrastructure which significantly increased the safety of Ainsworth students, staff, and parents; all in record […]
Be sure to share promotional information with SWHRL’s outreach team. Email outreach@swhrl.org Apply for a Community Event permit To apply for our Community Event form, use our online form here: Community Event application form Application takes 5-10 minutes to fill out. Due to a high volume of requests, we estimate 5-10 business days to respond. […]
From President Biden on May 2, 2022 A Proclamation on National Mental Health Awareness Month, 2022 “Each May we raise awareness about the importance of mental health and its impact on the well-being of all Americans, including children, adults, families, and communities across our Nation. We also give thanks to the dedicated mental health providers whose […]
Traffic Advisory: Major West Hills routes to remain closed for several days as utility, forestry and other crews work to clear power lines, downed trees (April 11, 2022) The first substantial April snow in Portland in more than half a century has felled more than 400 trees across the city, felling power lines and blocking […]