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2026-04-25 82nd Avenue of Roses Parade

Content below from East PDX News. It’s time once again for the 82nd Avenue of Roses Parade, this year on Saturday, April 25th. Story and photos by David F. Ashton It hardly seems that it was two decades ago when a small band of plucky volunteers floated the idea of holding a springtime parade up S.E.<a href="https://beige-dove-643411.hostingersite.com/2026-04-25-82nd-avenue-of-roses-parade/">Continue reading <span class="sr-only">"2026-04-25 82nd Avenue of Roses Parade"</span></a>
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Community

2026-04-25 Neighborhood Plant Swap

Bring plants, seeds, books, decor, and tools, and swap for great things you’ll find! Please label plants with ideal growing conditions; no invasives, please. Questions? Email outreach@eastrose.org or call Karen at 503-929-7170.
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Community

Support local resource hubs

Two amazing organizations serving Centennial are fundraising to open their spaces to be able to better serve our community. Learn about all the community organizations in Centennial HERE.
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City of Portland Community

2026-03-27 Community Planting at Lynchwood Park

March 27, 202610 am-12:30 pmLynchwood Park, SE 170th Ave. The Park Rangers will also be stopping by the event to chat with folks about what they do and potentially lead volunteers in the junior ranger pledge. We’ll have snacks and beverages, as well as wildflower seed packets that the community can take home with them.<a href="https://beige-dove-643411.hostingersite.com/2026-03-27-community-planting-at-lynchwood-park/">Continue reading <span class="sr-only">"2026-03-27 Community Planting at Lynchwood Park"</span></a>
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Community Events

2026-03-21 Food Forest Community Design Workshop

Join us in Walking the land Recently acquired Food Forest, located in Gresham. 5 acres that we envision becoming a Food Hub Mapping and Dreaming Together we will envision the space as we walk through it, mapping with and learning from experts about agricultural design Transitioning to Discussion and Lunch We will travel from the<a href="https://beige-dove-643411.hostingersite.com/2026-03-21-food-forest-community-design-workshop/">Continue reading <span class="sr-only">"2026-03-21 Food Forest Community Design Workshop"</span></a>
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City of Portland Community

Take D1 budget survey by March 13

From D1 Councilor Candace Avalos: We know that East Portland hasn’t always had a seat at the table when City leaders were making decisions about where to invest our dollars. That’s why it’s so important to me that D1 perspectives and voices are included in the discussions we’re having around our next budget for Financial<a href="https://beige-dove-643411.hostingersite.com/take-d1-budget-survey-by-march-13/">Continue reading <span class="sr-only">"Take D1 budget survey by March 13"</span></a>
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City of Portland Community

2026-03-21 D1 Councilors Town Hall at Friends Share

Come join your District 1 Councilors for a community town hall hosted at Friend Share Community Space in Centennial! This is a great opportunity to connect with your local elected officials, hear updates on the work happening in District 1, and share your thoughts and ideas about the issues that matter most to you and<a href="https://beige-dove-643411.hostingersite.com/2026-03-21-d1-councilors-town-hall-at-friends-share/">Continue reading <span class="sr-only">"2026-03-21 D1 Councilors Town Hall at Friends Share"</span></a>
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City of Portland Community

2026-04-01 Earth Month at Parklane Park Garden of Weedin’

Join us for Earth Month at the Garden of Weedin’ to help us keep Parklane Park in bloom! April 1, 2026 9:00 am – 11:00 am Volunteer with us! We care for the Earth every day, but we invite you to celebrate the start of Earth Month and the return of spring with us by nurturing your<a href="https://beige-dove-643411.hostingersite.com/2026-04-01-earth-month-at-parklane-park-garden-of-weedin/">Continue reading <span class="sr-only">"2026-04-01 Earth Month at Parklane Park Garden of Weedin’"</span></a>
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City of Portland Local Government

Meet the East 205 TIF Community Leadership Committee

East 205 is one of six new Tax Increment Finance (TIF) districts that will spur economic growth, create jobs, and invest in a range of affordable housing options in both Central City and East Portland over the next 30 years. The TIF Exploration page has more details about the exploration process that led to the creation<a href="https://beige-dove-643411.hostingersite.com/meet-the-east-205-tif-community-leadership-committee/">Continue reading <span class="sr-only">"Meet the East 205 TIF Community Leadership Committee"</span></a>
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City of Portland Community

Resource: PDX Reporter

If you have trouble in any of the following areas, you can report to the City of Portland using the PDX Reporter App. The app is very easy to use, but you do have to create an account to use it. So, if you don’t want to do that or don’t have access to your<a href="https://beige-dove-643411.hostingersite.com/resource-pdx-reporter/">Continue reading <span class="sr-only">"Resource: PDX Reporter"</span></a>
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