Southwest Hills Residential League
Meet locals, get some exercise, and take out your aggression on invasive vines while expanding on previous successful fuel mitigation (aka foliage removal) in Governors Park (SW 13th Ave & Davenport St). Volunteers are welcome to join the party anytime from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., Saturday, March 22nd. Tools will be provided, but if you […]
Please join Portland Parks and Recreation and the Portland Fire Bureau in one of their Wildfire Risk reduction events in SWHRL: https://www.portland.gov/parks/nature/events/2025/2/28/marquam-nature-park-wildfire-risk-reduction-event https://www.portland.gov/parks/nature/events/2025/3/22/governors-park-wildfire-risk-reduction-event https://www.portland.gov/parks/nature/events/2025/3/26/marquam-nature-park-wildfire-risk-reduction-event While you are there, be sure to ask how to join or start a Neighborhood Firewise Community!
Please email contact@swhrl.org for additions/changes to agenda. Location: St. Thomas More Parish Hall, 3525 SW Patton Road, Portland, OR 97221
Applications are being accepted for the SCC, a new advisory body at the City of Portland that will elevate the importance of building resilience and sustainability in our communities to address the climate crisis. Twenty Portlanders will be selected to serve on this new commission, including four youth seats (ages 16-24). Applications are due Jan. […]
The Oregon Government Ethics Commission has several resources available for your reference. Here are the direct links to each: Guide for Public Officials Executive Session Quick Reference Conflicts of Interest Quick Reference Attorney General’s Public Records and Meetings Manual 2019 Deaf and Hard of Hearing Communication Services Request Form Americans With Disabilities Act Oregon Transparency […]
The “No Ivy Day” event at Governors Park located off SW Davenport and are looking for more volunteers. You can find out more and registration information for the Governors Park site at portland.gov/park/no-ivy-day-2024. The region wide event is organized by the Portland Parks and Recreation Natural Areas Stewardship. On October 26th, you could help remove invasively […]
SWHRL members are meeting Wed. Oct. 16, 6:30 p.m., at St. Thomas More Catholic Church. The focus will be Parks and Natural Areas. Candidates for office may introduce themselves during public comment period.
The Homeless Solutions Coalition of the City of Portland District Four Coalition would like your help rating county commissioner candidates’ responses through this short online surveys: County District 1, County District 2 All community survey responses and feedback offered through the survey tool will remain anonymous. Survey feedback provided will be included in tabulations of […]
Community members are invited to a District 4 City Council Candidate Forum, Thursday, October 10th starting at 7:30 p.m. A private home in the Governors Park neighborhood has been opened for this non-partisan candidate forum. We are gathering to learn more about local candidates and their respective positions on issues. This forum does not serve […]
Bridlemile has many notable homes, homes of historical and architectural interest. This walking tour includes notable homes located in the southwest section of Bridlemile. History and descriptions by Ginger Danzer. Photographs, walking instructions and map by Victor von Salza. Please respect people’s property and privacy as you take your walk. We do NOT have permission from the […]