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SWHRL residents should be aware of two traffic disruptions at the end of the month. 2. The other disruption will be larger and longer as ODOT works on the I-5/84 area for several weeks starting September 11th. https://i5rosequarter.org/current-construction-travel-impacts/#Southbound The suggested detour route from ODOT, with improvements by Reddit user easykehl: Even though it may not… Read more: Transportation disruptions ahead

On Sunday, August 30 from 1-5pm, SWHRL is co-hosting a Safety and Survival Summit. This summit is designed to help anyone increase their readiness in the event of a disaster, inclement weather or a major community disruption that requires evacuation or sheltering in place. Please share this opportunity with your networks, neighbors and loved ones to… Read more: Safety & Resilience Summit 8/30/26 from 1-5pm

Recycle for a Reason Community-wide Drop EventSaturday, June 20, 202610 a.m. – 2 p.m.St. Thomas More Catholic Church and School3525 SW Patton Road, Portland, OR 97221 – Dosch Parking Lot Electronics Recycling Event Specific Info here

SW Hills specific Census Tracts for mapping are available by emailing landuse@swhrl.org. Census Tools for Grant Writing and Fundraising: Learn how to quickly create tables, graphs and maps from census data from dozens of topics that can be simply pasted into grant and fundraising documents. Population and Migration Data Tools: How to most easily find… Read more: Data & Census Tools for SW Hills

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… Read more: Annual Meeting & Board Elections 5/20/26

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

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… Read more: Shred Event in SW PDX 4/18

The Southwest Hills Residential League (SWHRL) is looking for a creative graphic designer to help us bring our refreshed logo to life. We’re a nonprofit neighborhood association serving Portland’s Southwest Hills, focused on community connection, preservation, and clear communication. We’ve been working on updated visual direction for our brand and are now looking for a… Read more: Calling Graphic Designers (and Design Students!)

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… Read more: Membership Meeting Agenda for January 21, 2026

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… Read more: Firewise training for landscapers, arborists and other trades