Village Building Convergence Works Magic

The City Repair Project is now underway with its annual Village Building Convergence (VBC) event.  This is where volunteers from all over Portland come together to work on community space projects, like Sherritt Square and the Sunnyside Sunflower. 
City Repair has gained a name for itself across the City for its ingenuity in making public places [...]

23rd Annual Great Blue Heron Week

Did you know that Portland adopted the Great Blue Heron back in 1986?  Neither did I!  I’ve just learned about a great annual event the City sponsors to help showcase the habitat restoration work that is underway all across the Metro region to support the health and vitality of this precious native species. 
The City is inviting us to [...]

Community Open House

Join Portland Community Realty at our Community Open House to showcase a wonderful new listing in the Lents neighborhood.  This roomy cape cod features 4+ bedrooms and 3 full baths, with a detached, finished office.  Great for the home-based business running a family.
Community Open House – Sunday, May 17th, 1-3pm
4145 SE 91st Avenue, Portland OR  97266
Get some of Jeff’s [...]

Mother’s Day Brainstorm

Mother’s Day is in a week, and about a half hour ago I had no idea what I was going to do about it.  First step was to think back over the year and reflect on what I need to make amends for - umm, a lot.  It was a really rough year!
It’s going to take that extra-special something to start righting the ship, [...]

Community Dialogue Series under way

Portland’s Office of Neighborhood Involvement (ONI) is sponsoring a community dialogue series relating to gentrification and change within our communities.  The series is entitled “Polarized or Powerful?  Now We’re Talking”, with it’s next discussion coming up April 30th.  The series will run through June.
Thursday, April 30
6:30 – 8:30 PM
St. Andrews Community Center
806 NE Alberta and 8th Ave.
For [...]