SW Hills Residential League
MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS STORIES, STRATEGIES, SOLUTIONS Join us on October 4th 6-8 p.m. at Lincoln High School theater for a night dedicated to raising awareness about our students’ mental health. Presented by our students, they will share day-to-day experiences, struggles, strategies, and valuable resources related to mental health, substance abuse, and suicide prevention. The students […]
Sunday, June 25th, 11:30 a.m. -2:30 p.m., Block Party in Portland Heights on SW Spring Street! Join the families of the SW Hills for a couple hours of community connection and inclusive fun. Expect the Below Zero Ice Cream Truck at Noon. Raffle ticket sales support paying a Lincoln High School student to complete special […]
Officer Elections, Ainsworth Mural Update Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89555346867?pwd=WUxLcWJPR1ozcWJpVGtUajYxRG9HUT09
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP/NEIGHBORHOOD MEETINGWednesday, 18 January 2023, 7:00-8:45 pm Attendance: Melanie Billings-Yun, Craig Koon, Sally Mize, Joyce del Rosario, Sarah Taylor, Nancy Seton, Mike Lynch, Bill Failing, Helen Chauncey, Sean Micken, Rob Wilcox, Don Evans, Leslie Hammond, Mark Van Der Veer, David Lewinsohn, Patty McMahon, Darleen Garrett, Michael Montoya, Call to order Oregon Community Solar Program—Sean […]
SWHRL General Membership MeetingWednesday, April 207:00-8:30 pm On Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89857301407?pwd=R204YUw1dnZkUE5vejB0TEFlSGlzdz09 Our Roads, Our Hills, Our Future Featured speakers: Metro Councilor Duncan Hwang (District 6), on Metro’s planned transportation projects and Climate Smart Strategy and how they will affect our neighborhood Terri Preeg Riggsby, candidate for District 6 Metro Council, on planning a transportation infrastructure centered […]
Topics: Outreach/communication, Park Ave Apartments, Public safety/graffiti, Social appeals (GoFundMe; Ukraine), NWNW update,Planning for May Members’ Meeting
Our November 17, 2021, board meeting featured a very informative conversation on property taxes with Multnomah County Assessor Mike Vaughn. Mike explained how taxes are assessed, discussed the inequities in the system, and answered neighbors’ questions.
Homelessness is arguably the greatest humanitarian and societal emergency facing Portland. As the number of unhoused grows each year, it can feel overwhelming. But there are civic groups who are effectively tackling this problem–and who can help us carve a path forward. Listen to our conversation with leaders of four volunteer organizations who are taking practical […]
Three of our African-American neighbors, Mingus Mapps, Martha Jembere, and Kevin Rhea, speak about the challenges they and their families have faced being part of a predominantly white city, as well as the actions they would like to see to make ours a more inclusive home for all.