Upcoming Events

BWNA Block Party on Skidmore Street

September 11 (Friday), 5 – 8 p.m.

Location: Skidmore Street between NE 35th Place and 37th Ave.

Enjoy live music, Grant High School’s Royal Blues a cappella group, dancing, kids’ games, multiple food trucks, a photo booth, and beer for sale by sponsor pFriem Beer. Additional event sponsors are Hal Jones Automotive, Pacific Audiology, Jamie Gardner at Windermere Realty Trust, Tacovore, Garden Fever, and Ayumi Angel at Simply Living PDX. THANK YOU for helping make this event possible! Entry is free for all; bring a chair if you want a seat!

Intro to Northeast Village PDX (Informational Session)

September 21 (Monday) 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Location: Rose City Park United Methodist Church Conference Room, 5830 NE Alameda St.

Want to learn about a vibrant and engaging community of older adults (60+) in northeast Portland? Join NE Village PDX to learn how you (or someone you love) can become a member and/or a volunteer. The Village creates connections, shares skills and expertise, and provides services to members such as rides, yard work, tech support, and rightsizing advice, along with a variety of social activities and educational programs. Free and open to the public. For more info call 503-895-2750 or email info@nevillagepdx.org.

Positive Aging Health & Wellness Fair

October 10 (Saturday) 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Location: German American Society, 5626 NE Alameda St.

How can we age in place in the comfort of our own home? What Portland-area resources are available to support older adults to live healthy, connected lives? These topics and more are the focus of an upcoming Positive Aging Health & Wellness Fair hosted by the Community for Positive Aging (CfPA). For more information and to RSVP, see the ad on this page and the related article on page 7.

The Ice Age Missoula Floods in Your Neighborhood

October 29 (Thursday) 7 p.m.

Location: Fremont United Methodist Church 2620 NE Fremont St.

Ever wondered why you find so many rocks when you dig in your Portland garden? You can thank the ice age Missoula Floods for this consternating condition. Join your neighbors to hear Jim O’Connor from the U.S. Geological Survey discuss the history of the glacial floods that shaped the remarkable and diverse landscapes of the Columbia Gorge, Willamette Valley, and beyond. Limited seating. To secure your ticket, find the QR code in the ad on this page or visit Eventbrite at tinyurl.com/5f9z6ywr.

Trick or Treat on Fremont Street

October 31 (Saturday) Time TBD