“Priced Out” film screening in the sanctuary of the Leaven Community/Salt & Light Lutheran Church, 5341 NE 20th Avenue. There will be a panel discussion afterwards featuring Cornelius Swart, the film's director, and Anjala Ehelebe, one of the film's producers. Portland Tenants United will have a table at this event, too. This event is sponsored […]
Community Conversation: Won't You Be My Neighbor? How Relationships Affect the Places We Live A free discussion about our relationships with our neighbors. Studies show that neighbors interact much less than in previous decades. This has been theorized as a kind of side effect of modern life and the result of technology, limits on […]
The Portland Housing Bureau is hosting 2019 Action Plan Hearings. Attend a public hearing to learn about the 2019-20 federal funding plan for housing, economic development, and social services in your community — and give your input! Refreshments will be provided. The draft FY 2019-20 Action Plan is available online here. You can submit written […]
Plant pickup is still happening on May 8th, despite school being closed. Plants will be available at the paved area to the south of the school, between the school and pre-K buildings between 3pm and 7pm. (This is on the side of the school that borders with the Woodlawn Community Garden.) Unfortunately, our fundraising team […]
May 2019 Race Talks: COINCIDENTAL or INTENTIONAL? Overt Racism During Black History Month February 2019 was Black History Month. With it came a barrage of racially inflammatory incidences including: Major fashion houses highlighting “Black face” caricatures on their fashions at runway shows; mail order “Black face” shoes from a pop recording idol; “Black face” dolls in […]
Woodlawn PTA Fundraiser at Por Que No all day long. A portion of all orders will benefit the PTA. Dine in or call and place a to-go order at (503) 467-4149.
Mark your calendars! It's time to start cleaning out your garages & basements for this annual neighborhood clean-up event. All donations support the Woodlawn Neighborhood Association. Suggested donation based on size of load: $15 -35 for carloads, $20-40 for additional trailers. Thanks to Henry V for hosting us in their parking lot and to Waste […]
The Portland Police Bureau is hosting two upcoming community meetings -- May 25th and May 30th -- for its Strategic Planning process we would like to share with you. The purpose of the meetings is to present the draft Police Strategic Plan framework and solicit additional feedback from the community through small group discussions Meeting […]
The Portland Police Bureau is hosting two upcoming community meetings -- May 25th and May 30th -- for its Strategic Planning process we would like to share with you. The purpose of the meetings is to present the draft Police Strategic Plan framework and solicit additional feedback from the community through small group discussions Meeting […]
Celebrate Woodlawn with your family and friends at this free event. Bouncy house, BBQ dinner, cotton candy, snow cones, music & dancing, and more! Hope to see you there!