Community Art Show September 1 – 30
Artistic Portland Gallery at 4110 NE Fremont debuts a juried community art show, Don’t Box Me In, that runs from Sept. 1 to Sept. 30. The gallery is open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, visit artisticportlandgallery.com.
Alder Commons Festival September 3
Join Alder Commons at NE 42nd & Prescott from noon to 5 p.m. for its second annual Alder Commons Festival. The outdoor event at this non-profit community space features local vendors, a raffle with prizes, tours of the space, and a live letterpress printing station. For more information visit aldercommons.org.
Fright Night October 31
While few details are available as we go to press in mid-August, mark your calendars for Oct. 31, when the Beaumont Business Association hosts Fright Night, its annual Halloween-themed event in Beaumont Village. For more information as the event date draws near, visit beaumontvillagepdx.com/home.
Valuable Resources Info
If you didn’t previously know that the BWNA website has a page with community resources, now you do! Find information about who to contact to report abandoned vehicles, noise concerns, bias incidents, water main breaks, non-working traffic signals, and more. Check it out at bwnapdx.org/community-resources.
New B-W Homeowners on Your Block?
The BWNA would love to make those new to our neighborhood feel at home by hand-delivering a welcome packet to their home that features discounts at local businesses and greeting letters from the presidents of BWNA and the Beaumont Business Association. If you know someone new to B-W, please email their names and addresses to New Neighbor Welcoming Project Coordinator Al Ellis at aje0280@gmail.com.
Public Trash Cans Opportunity
The Portland Public Trash Collection program is planning to put 150 public trash cans throughout NE Portland, and they are looking for neighborhood and businesses’ feedback on where they should go. You can learn more at portland.gov/bps/public-trash-cans/ne-public-trash-cans, and you’re encouraged to participate in their survey at portlandmaps.com/bps/swr-outreach/#/survey/Northeast.
Scavenger Hunt Results Delayed
Did you submit a summer scavenger hunt by Aug. 2? If so, you may be wondering if you are a winner of the drawing for a gift certificate. Alas, you’ll have to wonder some more. BWNA board member John Sandie, intrepid volunteer and scavenger hunt designer, was on a well-deserved vacation at press time; he’ll conduct the drawing when he returns. Look for the winners in our November-December edition. Thanks for playing!