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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

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… Read more: Apply to the Sheriff’s Office Community Budget Advisory Committee by 12/16

N11-numbers provide access to special services that are delivered locally within a certain service area. Representatives from some of the following organizations will attend the January 2026 membership meeting to explain their roles in more detail. 211: Community services and informationhttps://www.211info.org/ 311: Municipal government services, non-emergency number https://www.portland.gov/311 411: Directory assistance 511: Traffic information or… Read more: Understanding N11 Codes

Bard Meeting Wednesday, November 19 at 7 p.m. All meetings are open to the public.