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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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Wed. Apr. 22, 7pm SWHRL Board Meeting

Board Meeting April 22, 2026 at 7 p.m. online. Agenda below.

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Shred Event in SW PDX 4/18

Raleigh Hills Business Association Recycle & Shred Event – 14th Annual Saturday, April 18, 2026 9 AM to Noon Convening at AAA of Oregon, 8555 SW Apple Way, Portland 97225 For more information visit our website: raleighhillsbusinessassn.org Tandem Recycling EventValley Presbyterian ChurchSaturday, April 18, 2026, 9 a.m. – noon4248 SW Laurelwood Ave – Valley Community […]

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Membership Meeting Agenda for January 21, 2026

Wednesday, January 21, 2026, 6:30 Doors Open, 7:00-8:00 p.m. Meeting Location:  St. Thomas More Parish Hall and Online Agenda (Draft) 7:00 Call to orderRoll Call, Introductions 7:05 Agenda changes offered for approval 7:10 Minutes offered for approval – Richard Horswell 7:15 Land Use / Transportation – Craig Koon 7:20 Board Director Nominations – Joyce del […]

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Firewise training for landscapers, arborists and other trades

If you have concerns about wildfire risk in your property and neighborhood, and utilize contractors, landscaping services or an arborist, consider asking them to attend a free symposium on how these trades and others can increase wildfire resiliency! The Wildfire Home Protection Strategies course is designed for professionals like landscapers, contractors, insurance agents, and real estate agents […]

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Apply to the Sheriff’s Office Community Budget Advisory Committee by 12/16

The Sheriff’s Office is looking for individuals to join its Community Budget Advisory Committee (CBAC). Multnomah County CBACs are made up of volunteers who work alongside county department leaders to review proposed budgets, programs, and services — helping to advocate that public dollars are used in ways that reflect community values and needs. No budgeting […]

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Attend Data Mining Classes (Online): Dec ’25 – Mar ’26

In collaboration with the U.S. Census Bureau, Southwest Hills Residential League is hosting four customized trainings to help community leaders get the data needed for their neighborhoods. These one-hour trainings will be open to the public and free of charge. Classes are conducted online the first Wednesday evening of the month from December 2025 – […]

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Most needed road improvement? Survey open

Our friends at SWTrails ask you to help prioritize some safety projects: More money might be headed to Southwest Portland to make it safer to walk and bike. Where would you spend it? The Portland City Council recently passed the Sidewalk Improvement and Pavement Program (SIPP), which would direct $200M toward safety improvements in areas of town […]

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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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Alpenrose/Raleigh Crest Land Use App is now available

Portland Permitting & Development’s recommendation to the Hearings Officer for the Alpenrose/Raleigh Crest Land Use application is now available. At this time, the application does not fully meet the criteria needed for approval, as summarized on pages 60-61 of the report. The developer can provide the missing information before the hearing or ask that the hearing record […]