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Board Meetings are open to the public. Agenda items can be sent to contact@swhrl.org. Time: Nov 20, 2024 7:00 PM Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/87258427397?pwd=QmsxVWJYekprWWQ5MlZzNG8rVi9vdz09

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

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… Read more: Candidates talk Parks

OPB’s “Think Out Loud®” will be visiting all four districts of Portland in advance of the general election to give residents a chance to hear candidates’ responses to questions from host Dave Miller. As part of their interview process, OPB wants to know what questions YOU want Dave to ask the candidates. Thank you for… Read more: Got Questions for Candidates? Join OPB Think Out Loud, Oct. 24 6:30 pm

Boost your confidence as you engage the ranked choice voting system available to Portlanders. SW Hills members and League of Women Voters partnering up to offer an online Q & A session on October 22, 7-8 p.m. Those who attended the September 28 class are also welcome to join this online opportunity to ask additional… Read more: Oct. 22nd, 7-8 pm, Online Clinic: Ranked Choice Voting

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… Read more: No Ivy Day for Governors Park, Oct. 26th 9-Noon

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… Read more: “Screenagers Next Chapter” LHS Oct. 23, 6-8

Join the Archives & Records Management Division in celebration of American Archives Month at Building Bridges: A City Archives Open House, on October 12th, 2024, from 2:00 – 5:00 pm where you’ll learn about the City’s vast collection of Portland history! This free, public event will feature a variety of activities: Attending the event The event… Read more: Building Bridges: City Archives, Oct. 12, 2-5 pm

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.

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… Read more: Rank County Candidates Homeless Solutions