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Warming Shelters

Click here for an interactive map of locations to stay warm during the day. PLEASE NOTE! First Christian Church, 1314 SW Park Ave., Portland(link is external), operated by Multnomah County, is CLOSED due to a burst pipe. Severe weather shelters are remaining open overnight Tuesday, Jan. 16, closing tomorrow, Jan. 17, at 8 a.m. The following warming site will open […]

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Party On, Portland Heights Park!

SW Hills families and friends are gathering on Thursday, August 10, from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at Portland Heights Park (adjacent to the old Strohecker’s grocery store along TriMet Bus Route Vista #51). This community potluck/picnic is open to all ages. Households are encouraged to register for free on Eventbrite. This community potluck/picnic is open to all ages. To see the sign […]

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6/25 Let’s SWHRL!

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 […]

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Are you ready to lead?

SWHRL is looking for new members and volunteers! SWHRL is YOUR neighborhood association, helping with your transportation and land use questions, planning emergency response, standing up for neighborhood concerns, bringing in speakers to inform you on current issues, and more. But we can’t do it with just a few active members. We need your ideas, […]

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4/19 Zoom with PPB

Topic: Central Precinct Commander Speaks with District 4 Time: Apr 19, 2024 02:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83717010049?pwd=QTc4TkJ3eXVKSHd3R3RpOVQ3RnFaQT09 Meeting ID: 837 1701 0049 Passcode: 676275 One tap mobile: +17193594580,,83717010049# US Dial by your location: +1 719 359 4580 US

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Board Nominations Open

Are you willing to help us serve our neighbors? The Board of Directors is open to any member of SWHRL who can offer a 1 year commitment to participate in 7-9 public meetings and support 2 events. Membership is free; nominations are simple. Just email your desire to be a member and your intent to […]

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Aged 16+ Can Vote

You can register to vote in Oregon if you: https://sos.oregon.gov/voting/Pages/student-voters.aspx Student Voters ​​​How to Register Register online at My Vote >​ Or, update your existing registration >​ Frequently Asked Questions Can I Register to Vote in Oregon? You can register to vote in Oregon if you: What Is My Residential Address? For students, your residential address can be your […]

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2/15 app deadline Development Review Advisory Comm.

Are you a developer or contractor of large projects or a frequent customer interested in advising Portland’s permitting processes? Apply to serve on the Development Review Advisory Committee. The City of Portland is seeking interested persons to serve in one of three positions, each for a three-year term, on the Development Review Advisory Committee. Persons […]

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District Coalition Changes 2/20

https://www.portland.gov/civic/events/2024/2/20/dco-model-change-community-meeting-west-portland February 20, 20246:00 pm – 8:00 pm Available Online Join on Zoom In 2024, Civic Life will change the District Coalition Office (DCO) model to move from 7 to 4 service areas which will all be supported by nonprofit-run district offices. Neighborhoods and neighborhood associations will continue to have representation at the City and receive support […]

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Protect, Fund Child Care for Working Families

In 2023, lawmakers chose to underfund Employment Related Day Care (ERDC). We know that ERDC is a lifeline for families struggling to afford child care.  In November the program was forced to institute an indefinite waitlist—which has grown to more than 1,600 Oregon families who may be waiting for months or even years. It didn’t, and […]

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Rumble On The River Forum 2/22

Rumble On The River Community Forum #13–Webinar  Thursday, February 22nd: 7:00-8:30 PM Register HERE for this ZOOM webinar.Risky Reality of Our Toxic Mix – PSU/Multnomah County Report Review “Over 1000 hazardous storage containers at local industries in Multnomah County are in danger of leaking in an earthquake because they were not built to seismic design standards. […]

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PBOT Weather Advisories

Winter Weather Road Closures and Chain Advisories https://www.portland.gov/transportation/weather/winter-weather-road-closures-and-chain-advisories Contact PBOT PBOT 24/7 Maintenance Dispatch PDXroads@portlandoregon.gov 503-823-1700Available 24/7 for emergency road hazards. Related Winter Weather Center GET HOME SAFE: Snow and Ice Travel Tips Winter Weather Basics and FAQ Topics Transportation and roads

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10/18 Roundtable Talks

Representatives from the Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office, Project RED, Transition Projects, Lines for Life, and the VA Suicide Prevention Program will join our roundtable event this Wednesday, October 18 at 6 p.m. at the Lincoln High School Library (1750 SW Salmon Street, Portland, Oregon 97205) to discuss mental health and community resilience. Children welcome […]