MON 3/31 COMMUNITY TRAFFIC SAFETY EVENT ON VERMONT ST (8:00AM)

Join friends, family and neighbors in the Multnomah, Hayhurst, and Maplewood communities for a community traffic safety event the day students return to school after spring break.  Adult volunteers RSVP and report to SW 50th Ave & Vermont St at 8:00am. Receive signage to display that encourages drivers to slow down and yield at crosswalks in this school zone as well as the Vermont corridor toward Gabriel Park to the west.  Build community, meet neighbors and promote safe routes to school.  Registration is limited to adult participants (Register here). Contact: community@westhills-montessori.com

Sign up to join March/April Stewardship Events in Spring Garden Park! All are invited to get outside, enjoy nature, and help care for your local park. Volunteers will be working in the garden beds and along the soft surface pathways, sometimes on uneven ground. Tools, gloves, and project instructions will be provided. Family-friendly, all ages. Everyone is welcome and no experience is necessary.

SIGN UP https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/691d3113b62d4fd79eca21935c7eaec6

Friday March 7th, 2025 9-11am. Gather branches and volunteer trees in the park to be weaved into The Nest.

Monday March 10th, 2025 9-11am. Weaving The Nest.

Tuesday April 1st, 2025 9-11am. Basic garden tasks

Saturday April 12th, 2025 9-11am. Mulch!

These events are year round and ongoing, brought to you by the Friends of Spring Garden Park Committee of the Multnomah Neighborhood Association with Portland Parks and Recreation. Contact: communityevents@mnapdx.org / kayla.miles@portlandoregon.gov

First Fridays in Multnomah Village celebrate and support the diversity of businesses and services located in the Multnomah Village Business District. Enjoy special savings, events and promotions at participating businesses throughout the day. Many stores and galleries stay open later then usual. Each month is unique! Shop local!

Upcoming show at the Multnomah Arts Center (visit website)

April 4 – May 10, 2025
Front & Center Galleries: A group exhibition exploring queer joy, featuring the work of Areem Rose, Robert Sumner, Zephyr Kim, Tommy Bruce and Ami Patel. Curated by Pablo V. Cazares and Megan Hatch.

MAC’s monthly First Friday Arts for All series has been offering free drop-in arts experiences in the visual and performing arts for all ages, providing a safe space for the community to come together and create. Find details at https://www.multnomahartscenter.org/

Save the Date for Soil School: 4/5/25: 8:30am-3pm
Save the date for a great day of Soil School with many expert speakers at PCC Rock Creek. If you’re a new or seasoned gardener or curious about soil health for landscaping, stormwater solutions, or other reasons, be sure to mark your calendar. Registration is $35 and will open in February. This event sells out! Brought to you by West Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District

Using basic, beginner-friendly techniques, create unique small projects in clay. In honor of Arab-American Heritage Month, artist Jess Graff will provide images and context of South West Asian and North African Ceramics that have inspired them as a Lebanese-American artist. 

This is a two-part class with a two-week gap, held on April 5 and April 19. Between classes, student creations will be fired in a kiln. Participants must attend both sessions.

Registration opens on March 15, 2025.

https://multcolib.org/events-classes/south-west-asian-and-north-african-ceramics

Join us! The Multnomah Neighborhood Association meets 7 PM on the second Tuesday of the month.
Meetings are open to the public. Everyone is welcome.

Hybrid meeting: In person at Riversgate Church 7634 SW Capitol Hwy or Online via Zoom. Register for online participation and view meeting materials at mnapdx.org/meetings

Registration is open for the West Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District Weed Watchers Workshop 4/9/25: Their invasive species program manager is bringing plant specimens (and free pizza) to a dinnertime workshop at Tryon Creek State Natural Area Nature Center. Learn about how to identify and report priority weeds and make your neighborhood more beautiful. Hosted with Tryon Creek Watershed Council and Friends of Tryon Creek. Free, RSVP appreciated.

Multnomah Neighborhood is in the West Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District service area.

Register at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf7dXkogcbNcQmi4BYfDKapwAkaoLBFW-89Po_b_90FQQKfXg/viewform

APRIL 10 PP&R ACTIVITY REGISTRATION OPENS (9:30AM)

Portland Parks and Recreation Spring registration opens for classes and programs that take place May 5 - June 8. Details here.

Sign up to join March/April Stewardship Events in Spring Garden Park! All are invited to get outside, enjoy nature, and help care for your local park. Volunteers will be working in the garden beds and along the soft surface pathways, sometimes on uneven ground. Tools, gloves, and project instructions will be provided. Family-friendly, all ages. Everyone is welcome and no experience is necessary.

SIGN UP https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/691d3113b62d4fd79eca21935c7eaec6

Friday March 7th, 2025 9-11am. Gather branches and volunteer trees in the park to be weaved into The Nest.

Monday March 10th, 2025 9-11am. Weaving The Nest.

Tuesday April 1st, 2025 9-11am. Basic garden tasks

Saturday April 12th, 2025 9-11am. Mulch!

These events are year round and ongoing, brought to you by the Friends of Spring Garden Park Committee of the Multnomah Neighborhood Association with Portland Parks and Recreation. Contact: communityevents@mnapdx.org / kayla.miles@portlandoregon.gov

Portland Community Gardens are hosting some fruit tree care workshops at Gabriel Orchard led by Portland Fruit Tree Project and supported by Friends. These classes have limited spots, but we will give priority for attendance to any community members who would like to volunteer to care for any existing fruit trees at a Portland Community Garden or Community Orchard.

Saturday, April 12, 2025 (Gabriel 10AM-12PM)
Work Party - Mulching, weeding
Saturday, May 3, 2025 (Gabriel 10AM-1PM)
Thinning/Pest & Disease Work and Learn
Saturday, May 10, 2025 (Comm. OrchardGabriel 10AM-12PM)
Work Party - Mulching, weeding
Saturday, May 17, 2025 (Gabriel 10AM-1PM)
Thinning/Pest & Disease Work and Learn
Saturday, June 14, 2025 (Comm. Orchard Gabriel 10AM-12PM)
Work Party
Saturday, June 21, 2025 (Gabriel 11AM-1PM)
Summer Pruning

Oregon Episcopal School

Kids’ Run – 10am | Adult Run – 10:30am

We invite you to run with us in our 10th annual SW Hope 5K.  If we run together, our neighbors here in SW Portland won’t have to experience the insecurity of not knowing where their next meal is coming from. Almost 300 people join together to run or walk, raise funds and fight food insecurity in our community. 

5K Registration will open in February – stay tuned! Event Details

Celebrate the rebirth of the Multnomah Village British Library Box!

Date: Saturday, April 19, 2025
Time: 12pm-1pm
Location: In front of Sage Flowers (corner of SW 35th and Capitol Hwy)

Details: Come together with your community to honor the reinstallation and rededication of our beloved British Library Box!
Background: Last fall, our cherished British Library Box was tragically destroyed. But through the power of community, we partnered with the original builder and over a hundred neighbors and the most amazing business partners raised funds to restore it to its former glory. It will soon stand again a touchstone of the community and also in remembrance of Cassie Cole, whose memory it was built to honor. Let's continue her legacy by inspiring our village to keep reading and sharing stories.
Join us for this heartwarming celebration!
Event contact: secretary@mnapdx.org

Bring the family and have fun cleaning up the village! Advance registration required.

REGISTER
https://volunteer.solveoregon.org/.../mna-earth-day-clean...

We will meet in the Village in front of Meals on Wheels to receive trash grabbers/buckets.

You can then stroll through the village and pick up litter to help keep the area beautiful & safe.

Meeting Location: Volunteers will met in front of Meals on Wheels building, look for SOLVE Table/Awning

Address: 7710 SW 31st Ave Portland, OR 97219 | Map Link

Contact: secretary@mnapdx.org

Project details
Join Portland Parks & Recreation, Friends of Woods Park, and SOLVE for their monthly volunteer event at  Woods Park. Volunteers will be maintaining the trails in the park . This is a great way to get outside and enjoy nature. No experience needed. Tools, gloves, water, coffee, snacks and project instructions provided. Please dress for the weather, wear sturdy shoes, and bring your own personal water bottle and snacks. Volunteers will be hiking to the project site. 

Questions: Contact Ahmed Yusuf at ahmed.yusuf@portlandoregon.gov or 503-260-2329

Advanced Registration: Is required. Please sign up (green button below) ahead of time to guarantee your spot.https://volunteer.solveoregon.org/opportunity/a0CVL00000SEaFM2A1/portland-parks-recreation-woods-memorial-park-volunteer-event

Fun for everyone! Multnomah Village Business Association invites you to come to Multnomah Village on Saturday, April 26, 2024, to enjoy an engaging day of community activities, art, music, shopping, and food that celebrate and support Earth Day.

Join an exciting range of Earth Day themed activities and special promotions planned for this year. Details: https://www.multnomahvillage.org/event-details/celebrate-earth-day-2025

First Fridays in Multnomah Village celebrate and support the diversity of businesses and services located in the Multnomah Village Business District. Enjoy special savings, events and promotions at participating businesses throughout the day. Many stores and galleries stay open later then usual. Each month is unique! Shop local!

Portland Community Gardens are hosting some fruit tree care workshops at Gabriel Orchard led by Portland Fruit Tree Project and supported by Friends. These classes have limited spots, but we will give priority for attendance to any community members who would like to volunteer to care for any existing fruit trees at a Portland Community Garden or Community Orchard.

Saturday, May 10, 2025 (Comm. Orchard Gabriel 10AM-12PM)
Work Party - Mulching, weeding
Saturday, May 17, 2025 (Gabriel 10AM-1PM)
Thinning/Pest & Disease Work and Learn
Saturday, June 14, 2025 (Comm. Orchard Gabriel 10AM-12PM)
Work Party
Saturday, June 21, 2025 (Gabriel 11AM-1PM)
Summer Pruning

Portland Community Gardens are hosting some fruit tree care workshops at Gabriel Orchard led by Portland Fruit Tree Project and supported by Friends. These classes have limited spots, but we will give priority for attendance to any community members who would like to volunteer to care for any existing fruit trees at a Portland Community Garden or Community Orchard.

Saturday, May 3, 2025 (Gabriel 10AM-1PM)
Thinning/Pest & Disease Work and Learn
Saturday, May 10, 2025 (Comm. OrchardGabriel 10AM-12PM)
Work Party - Mulching, weeding
Saturday, May 17, 2025 (Gabriel 10AM-1PM)
Thinning/Pest & Disease Work and Learn
Saturday, June 14, 2025 (Comm. Orchard Gabriel 10AM-12PM)
Work Party
Saturday, June 21, 2025 (Gabriel 11AM-1PM)
Summer Pruning

BLOCK PARTY INFO SESSION MON 5/5 (7-8PM ZOOM)

RSVP to join our zoom session to get information and share ideas while meeting and connecting with other planners.  Learn about PBOT Block Party permits, neighbor notification, street closure procedures and more.  A guest speaker will share examples from a successful block party initiative in the St. John's Neighborhood.  All are welcome without respect to neighborhood of residence or level of experience. Information in this session is specific to permitting guidelines in Portland, OR. Hosted by Multnomah Neighborhood Association Community Events Committee. Event contact Pam Fox (communityevents@mnapdx.org)

The Bureau of Planning and Sustainability hosts neighborhood events around the city where people who live in the area can get rid of large, bulky trash items.

Ashcreek, Hillsdale, Multnomah, Crestwood Dumpster Day

Saturday, May 10

9 a.m. - 1 p.m. (Or until dumpsters are full)

St. Luke Lutheran Church, 4595 SW California St.    

Enter from NE Knott St.; the line forms from the East.

Details at https://www.portland.gov/bps/garbage-recycling/dumpster-day

Join us! The Multnomah Neighborhood Association meets 7 PM on the second Tuesday of the month.
Meetings are open to the public. Everyone is welcome.

Hybrid meeting: In person at Riversgate Church 7634 SW Capitol Hwy or Online via Zoom. Register for online participation and view meeting materials at mnapdx.org/meetings

Upcoming show at the Multnomah Arts Center (visit website)

May 16 – June 21, 2025
Center Gallery: Heidi Keith, ink paintings.
Front Gallery: Jennifer Rabin, sculpture.

Portland Community Gardens are hosting some fruit tree care workshops at Gabriel Orchard led by Portland Fruit Tree Project and supported by Friends. These classes have limited spots, but we will give priority for attendance to any community members who would like to volunteer to care for any existing fruit trees at a Portland Community Garden or Community Orchard.

Saturday, May 17, 2025 (Gabriel 10AM-1PM)
Thinning/Pest & Disease Work and Learn
Saturday, June 14, 2025 (Comm. Orchard Gabriel 10AM-12PM)
Work Party
Saturday, June 21, 2025 (Gabriel 11AM-1PM)
Summer Pruning

Celebrate National Bike Month and connect with your community during the Southwest Portland Sunday Parkways event, Presented By Kaiser Permanente, on May 18 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.!

The Southwest Portland route will feature a 2-mile multi-modal and 3.6-mile walking route. Start anywhere on either route and bike, walk, or roll as you explore the four featured stops. Each stop will include free family-friendly activities, local entertainment, community booths and vendors.

For more event details or how to sign up as a vendor or volunteer, please visit www.portland.gov/sunday-parkways/southwest-event-2025.

Sat May 31

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Capitol Hill Library

The Oregon Symphony is on the road for interactive, musical storytimes. Each week features a visit from an Oregon Symphony musician who will play and provide an introduction to their instrument and orchestral music. 

May 31st: Ines Voglar Belgique with the violin

June 7th: Jason Sudduth with the oboe

June 14th: Stephen Kehner with percussion instruments

Basic Bike Maintenance Workshop

Sat May 31

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Hillsdale Library

Learn about bike maintenance and bring your bicycle with you to get some hands-on experience doing basic repairs!

We'll go over the major systems on a bike, learn how to do some simple adjustments and have time to practice flat repair.

You're encouraged to bring your bike and any specific questions about issues you might have, but it's not required for attendance.

Presented by Portland Bureau of Transportation.

First Fridays in Multnomah Village celebrate and support the diversity of businesses and services located in the Multnomah Village Business District. Enjoy special savings, events and promotions at participating businesses throughout the day. Many stores and galleries stay open later then usual. Each month is unique! Shop local!

Sat May 31

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Capitol Hill Library

The Oregon Symphony is on the road for interactive, musical storytimes. Each week features a visit from an Oregon Symphony musician who will play and provide an introduction to their instrument and orchestral music. 

May 31st: Ines Voglar Belgique with the violin

June 7th: Jason Sudduth with the oboe

June 14th: Stephen Kehner with percussion instruments

Join us! The Multnomah Neighborhood Association meets 7 PM on the second Tuesday of the month.
Meetings are open to the public. Everyone is welcome.

Hybrid meeting: In person at Riversgate Church 7634 SW Capitol Hwy or Online via Zoom. Register for online participation and view meeting materials at mnapdx.org/meetings

Portland Community Gardens are hosting some fruit tree care workshops at Gabriel Orchard led by Portland Fruit Tree Project and supported by Friends. These classes have limited spots, but we will give priority for attendance to any community members who would like to volunteer to care for any existing fruit trees at a Portland Community Garden or Community Orchard.

Saturday, June 14, 2025 (Comm. Orchard Gabriel 10AM-12PM)
Work Party
Saturday, June 21, 2025 (Gabriel 11AM-1PM)
Summer Pruning

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Capitol Hill Library

The Oregon Symphony is on the road for interactive, musical storytimes. Each week features a visit from an Oregon Symphony musician who will play and provide an introduction to their instrument and orchestral music. 

May 31st: Ines Voglar Belgique with the violin

June 7th: Jason Sudduth with the oboe

June 14th: Stephen Kehner with percussion instruments

Portland Community Gardens are hosting some fruit tree care workshops at Gabriel Orchard led by Portland Fruit Tree Project and supported by Friends. These classes have limited spots, but we will give priority for attendance to any community members who would like to volunteer to care for any existing fruit trees at a Portland Community Garden or Community Orchard.

Saturday, June 21, 2025 (Gabriel 11AM-1PM)
Summer Pruning

Join us to refresh the paint on the street mural “Multnomah Mola” by Amaranta Colindres at SW 36th & Canby. This mural was installed as a part of the MNA Street Art Project in 2023. Watch for more details in spring. Want to get involved now or closer to the event? Email communityevents@mnapdx.org

Upcoming show at the Multnomah Arts Center (visit website)

 June 27 – August 2, 2025
Center Gallery: A group show by Speck, a cartoonist collective. 

Join us! The Multnomah Neighborhood Association meets 7 PM on the second Tuesday of the month.
Meetings are open to the public. Everyone is welcome.

Hybrid meeting: In person at Riversgate Church 7634 SW Capitol Hwy or Online via Zoom. Register for online participation and view meeting materials at mnapdx.org/meetings

Neighbors are invited to register your sale located within the Multnomah Neighborhood. Join the fun as neighbors coordinate to host their garage sales on the same day this summer, Sunday, July 20th, 2025! Details coming in spring.

Give your knickknacks a new home, find some funky home decor and get to know your neighbors!

Save the date and learn more about this program at https://www.portland.gov/parks/arts-culture/summer-free-all/cultural-events

First Fridays in Multnomah Village celebrate and support the diversity of businesses and services located in the Multnomah Village Business District. Enjoy special savings, events and promotions at participating businesses throughout the day. Many stores and galleries stay open later then usual. Each month is unique! Shop local!

Upcoming show at the Multnomah Arts Center (visit website)

August 8 – September 13, 2025
Center Gallery: Avery Nielsen Webb, photography. 

One of the oldest street fairs in Portland! Brought to you by the Multnomah Village Business Association. About the event

This beloved annual event incorporates a one-day open-air family-friendly street festival with 120+ vendor booths, a community parade, live music, street entertainers, art, food & beverage carts - plus outdoor street dining.

General Questions: contact MVBA.info@gmail.com

We look forward to seeing you there!

Upcoming show at the Multnomah Arts Center (visit website)

September 5 – October 25, 2025
Front Gallery: A group exhibition by the Portland Zine Symposium.

Join us! The Multnomah Neighborhood Association meets 7 PM on the second Tuesday of the month.
Meetings are open to the public. Everyone is welcome.

Hybrid meeting: In person at Riversgate Church 7634 SW Capitol Hwy or Online via Zoom. Register for online participation and view meeting materials at mnapdx.org/meetings

Upcoming show at the Multnomah Arts Center (visit website)

September 19 – October 18, 2025
Front & Center Galleries: The biannual MAC Instructors’ Exhibition.

First Fridays in Multnomah Village celebrate and support the diversity of businesses and services located in the Multnomah Village Business District. Enjoy special savings, events and promotions at participating businesses throughout the day. Many stores and galleries stay open later then usual. Each month is unique! Shop local!

Join us! The Multnomah Neighborhood Association meets 7 PM on the second Tuesday of the month.
Meetings are open to the public. Everyone is welcome.

Hybrid meeting: In person at Riversgate Church 7634 SW Capitol Hwy or Online via Zoom. Register for online participation and view meeting materials at mnapdx.org/meetings

Upcoming show at the Multnomah Arts Center (visit website)

October 24 – November 29, 2025
Center Gallery: Jere Grimm, 2D & 3D works.

Join Portland Parks & Recreation and Friends of Woods Park to remove invasively growing non-native species in Woods Memorial Natural Area. Removing invasively growing species enhances wildlife habitat and encourages regeneration of native plant species to prevent erosion and water runoff. This is a great way to get outside and enjoy nature. 

Please bring your own water bottle, wear closed toe shoes, and dress for the weather. Instructions, tools, and gloves will be provided. For the safety of staff and other volunteers, please stay home if you are feeling sick.

Registration is required! Visit event website

First Fridays in Multnomah Village celebrate and support the diversity of businesses and services located in the Multnomah Village Business District. Enjoy special savings, events and promotions at participating businesses throughout the day. Many stores and galleries stay open later then usual. Each month is unique! Shop local!

Join us! The Multnomah Neighborhood Association meets 7 PM on the second Tuesday of the month.
Meetings are open to the public. Everyone is welcome.

Hybrid meeting: In person at Riversgate Church 7634 SW Capitol Hwy or Online via Zoom. Register for online participation and view meeting materials at mnapdx.org/meetings

First Fridays in Multnomah Village celebrate and support the diversity of businesses and services located in the Multnomah Village Business District. Enjoy special savings, events and promotions at participating businesses throughout the day. Many stores and galleries stay open later then usual. Each month is unique! Shop local!

Join us! The Multnomah Neighborhood Association meets 7 PM on the second Tuesday of the month.
Meetings are open to the public. Everyone is welcome.

Hybrid meeting: In person at Riversgate Church 7634 SW Capitol Hwy or Online via Zoom. Register for online participation and view meeting materials at mnapdx.org/meetings