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Membership Mixer Oct. 21 6:30-8pm at STM

SWHRL is excited to host a Fall Membership Mixer on Wednesday, October 21st, from 6:30-8pm at St. Thomas More Parish Hall. Much like an open house, SW Hills committees and volunteers will be available to empower neighbors with tools and resources. Please bring your family and enjoy this opportunity to connect with your neighbors!

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MultCo Chair Candidate Forum on Solutions to Unsheltered Homelessness Oct. 20 at 4:30pm

The Houselessness Solutions Coalition (HSC) represents 34 diverse neighborhood, nonprofit and business organizations that have joined together to promote positive solutions to our homeless crisis. HSC is sponsoring the Multnomah County Chair Candidate Forum on Solutions to Unsheltered Homelessness on Tuesday, October 20 at First Baptist Church, located at 909 SW 11th Ave, from 4:30-6 […]

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Annual Meeting & Board Elections 5/20/26

MEMBERSHIPNew members and board members can apply at any time during the year. Members need only express in writing or by opt-in to join the neighborhood association. LEADERSHIPBoard members shall apply and be nominated for board approval. Please refer to our webpage for the Board of Directors List (includes Director information and current vacancies). For […]

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Sidewalk Improvement and Paving Program Updates

Councilors prioritize sidewalks for Districts 1 and 4 in adopted resolution for the Sidewalk Improvement and Paving Program (SIPP) May 8, 2025 Portland, OR – Portland City Council adopted the Sidewalk Improvement and Paving Program (SIPP) resolution yesterday to direct the Bureau of Transportation to construct and maintain sidewalks and alternative pathways while addressing pavement […]

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SW Hope 5K, Sat. Apr. 12th

SW Hope 5K is back again at Oregon Episcopal School (OES) in SW Portland, starting at 9:45 with kids and the 5k to follow at 10:15! Location Oregon Episcopal School (OES)6300 SW Nicol Rd, Portland, OR 97223 Sign Up Here to Run with All Proceeds Benefitting Neighborhood House Free Food Market Every spring, multiple Southwest […]

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PPS Community Budget Forum, Wed., Feb. 5th, 6 – 7pm

Source: Lincoln High School Office “PPS is facing $40M in budget cuts for the 2025-2026 school year due to a host of factors from increased costs to declined enrollment due to local housing costs, low birth rates, etc. There has never been a more important time to speak up and weigh in on the initial […]

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“Saving Lives along Shattuck Road” Strategy Session: Wed., Feb. 12th @ 7 pm online

SW residents are strategizing ways to improve safety on Shattuck Road. An opportunity to connect other constituents is scheduled for February 12, 2025. Comments regarding safety on Shattuck expressed at the meeting or sent to contact@swhrl.org will be compiled and presented to elected officials. 7:00 to 7:20 PM (including Q&A): Mimi Phillips (Portland Bureau of […]

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Candidates talk Parks

Hear from Portland City Council and Mayoral Candidates about Portland’s Parks Before you vote this fall, find out what Portland city council and mayoral candidates think about Portland’s parks. Portland Parks Foundation (PPF) invited each Portland city council and mayoral candidate to share their thoughts with voters on Portland’s parks system.  City councilors and the mayor will […]

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“Screenagers Next Chapter” LHS Oct. 23, 6-8

Millions of young people experience high stress, anxiety, and depression. Let’s look closer at why and what we can do to walk with others in their suffering. Join us for a free screening and an interactive discussion about Screenagers Next Chapter: Addressing Youth Mental Health in the Digital Age. Link to Trailer Wednesday, October 23rd […]

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Help Foster Care Kids

You Can Help Oregon’s Foster Care Crisis On any given day, there are over 7,500 children in Oregon’s foster care system. Many of these children come from situations of abuse and neglect only to find themselves facing uncertainty and instability once they enter foster care. Boys & Girls Aid, a nonprofit founded in Portland in […]