BWNA Block Party on Skidmore Street
September 12 (Friday), 5 – 8 p.m. Location: Skidmore Street between NE 34th and 37th
Enjoy live music, Grant High School’s Royal Blues a cappella group, dancing, kids’ games, multiple food trucks (even more than last year!), and brews courtesy of sponsor pFriem Beer. Thanks also to sponsors Elizabeth Nathan Real Estate, Pacific Audiology, Jim Arnal Real Estate, and Jamie Gardner at Windemere Real Estate. FREE for all; bring a chair if you want a seat!
Concordia Neighborhood Association Yard Sale
September 13 & 14 (Saturday and Sunday) Location: Various homes around Concordia
Any household in the Concordia neighborhood (roughly 22nd to 42nd avenues and Prescott Street to Columbia Boulevard) is welcome to participate by hosting their own yard sale, and everyone is invited to shop. Check concordiapdx.org/yard-sale for more details.
Intro to Northeast Village PDX
September 15 (Monday) 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Location: Rose City Park United Methodist Church, 5830 NE Alameda St. (Conference Room)
Northeast Village is a vibrant and engaging community of adults 60+ living in 18 NE Portland neighborhoods. Join this presentation to learn how you or someone you love can become a member. The Village creates connections, shares skills and expertise, and provides services to members, such as rides, help with yard work, tech support, social visits, and more. Northeast Village PDX is a program of the Northeast Community Center. For more info call (503) 895-2750 or email info@nevillagepdx.org.
Go Electric!
September 16 (Tuesday) 7 – 8 p.m.
(See announcement on page 7 for event details and reservation instructions.)
2nd Annual Alameda Monarch Walk
September 20 (Saturday) 9 a.m. Location: Garden Fever, 3433 NE 24th Ave. (Parking Lot)
Join in this family-friendly community event, sponsored by the Alameda Neighborhood Association, for a 1.7-mile walk exploring the beautiful southern half of the Alameda neighborhood. Check alamedaportland.com/events for more details.
Fright Night in Beaumont Village
October 31 (Friday) Sponsored by Beaumont Business Association
(See announcement on page 8 for event details.)
Reckoning with the Really BIG ONE
November 13 (Thursday) 7 p.m.
(See announcement on page 7 for event details and reservation instructions.)
Bethany Lutheran Church Vintage Sale
Late Fall Event; Date and Time TBD
The Oregon Synod, which owns Bethany Lutheran Church at NE 37th and Prescott, is planning a late fall sale of items remaining in the building; they’ll be seeking volunteers to help out. The church’s Lutheran congregation ceased operation this summer. The date and time for the event weren’t available at press time, so to be notified once the date has been set, subscribe to BWNA’s monthly email at BWNApdx.org/subscribe.
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