In case you don’t have it yet, the route map for this weekend’s event is here. If you can’t participate by bike, be sure to welcome cyclists, and check out the vendors and events at Woodlawn Park this Sunday!

On Thursday, April 5, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. come on out to Wendy’s for dinner and a percentage of the sales will go to our very own Woodlawn 8th graders! Come eat, socialize, and support a fantastic group of students!

1421 NE Grand near Lloyd Center

Join us for this annual Woodlawn Neighborhood Association event on Sunday, April 7th, at 11 a.m. Meet at Woodlawn Park under the bridge. Please be prepared for rain or shine by wearing boots and warm clothing. For more information, contact wna@googlegroups.com.

Woodlawn residents have put together a workshop on paper making to be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, March 11th.  Just bring yourselves and your smiles, and if like, some finger food would be appreciated. They just want to create an opportunity for people to get together, have fun, and get to know each other.

If you’re also interested in finding out what’s going on with the mural project in the new pocket park on Holman and Durham/13th, feel free to arrive at 2:00.

Please send an email to the organizers for the workshop location. They look forward to a great time with lots of new faces!

“Waggle & Swap” family dance party includes music, art corner, and costume supply. Free to Woodlawn Swap & Play members, $5.00 per family for non-members. For more information, call Mary at (503) 706-0233.

Village Ballroom, 700 NE Dekum St.

Looking for a place to celebrate  on Thanksgiving day? Doing the holiday community-style is a beautiful thing. There are volunteer opportunities, too!

PROPER, with Po’Shines Cafe de la Soul and Celebration Tabernacle Church, is sponsoring its 11th annual free Thanksgiving feast. There will be a full holiday dinner with vegetarian options and live entertainment.

• Thursday, November 24th  from noon to 4pm
• Celebration Tabernacle
• 8131 N Denver Ave (Kenton District), North Portland,  OR 97217

Woodlawn Swap N Play is hosting a Halloween Harvest Festival this Sunday at 4 p.m. at the Village Ballroom, 700 N.E. Dekum St.

Kiddie movies, treats and games are provided for youngsters five and under (though all are welcome). And here’s the best part: It’s free.

Beer and wine will be for sale for $4 with proceeds going towards the opening of the Oregon Public House.

So put on the kid’s costumes, bring a blanket and a pillow, and join your neighbors for an afternoon of fun.

Woodlawn Swap N Play and The Oregon Community offer kid-friendly fun for toddlers five and under, but all ages are welcome!

Sunday, 10/30 at 4:00 pm

Village Ballroom, 700 NE Dekum

More information available here.

The City of Portland, CASH Oregon and the Financial Planning Association of Portland invite you to attend Portland Financial Planning Day on Saturday, Oct. 22,  from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Portland Building. You have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with dozens of professional financial planners to discuss personal finance questions, concerns and interests.

Information will be provided on a pro-bono basis by experts from the Financial Planning Association and highly qualified CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professionals. There are no strings attached – volunteering financial planners will not pass out business cards, marketing materials or sell products or services.

You may seek information and advice on a wide range of topics, including:

GENERAL FINANCIAL PLANNING
Buying a Home – Debt Management
Building a College Fund – Savings Goals
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SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
Job Loss and Job Change – Foreclosure Assistance
Change in Marital Status
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INVESTMENT PLANNING
Investment Strategies – Asset Accumulation
Generating Investment Income
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RETIREMENT PLANNING
Building a Retirement Fund – 401(k) and 403(b) Plans
IRA Accounts – Social Security
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INCOME TAX PLANNING
Tax Reduction Strategies
Charitable Contributions – Small Business Taxation
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ESTATE PLANNING
Building an Inheritance – Wills and Trusts
Estate Tax Strategies
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INSURANCE PLANNING
Life Insurance Coverage – Disability Insurance
Long-term Care Planning
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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Managing Health Insurance – Health Savings Accounts
Pension Benefits
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In addition to personalized advice, Portland Financial Planning Day will also feature a series of classroom-style 50-minute educational workshops.

For more information, visit www.cashoregon.org and click on Financial Planning Day.

Sounds like a great event!