Officer Elections, Ainsworth Mural Update Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89555346867?pwd=WUxLcWJPR1ozcWJpVGtUajYxRG9HUT09
Author: Joyce del Rosario
“Thanks to the passage of the Portland Charter Amendment, we will finally have district representation beginning with our next City Council election. However, we still don’t know what those districts will look like. Right now, the Independent District Commission is working to draw the electoral map. To ensure it is fair and representative, they need to hear […]
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Heritage Path In Progress
With the Heritage Path Project, we aim to highlight the cultural significance of both Council Crest for the Native American population and the Central City Park for all Portlanders. The Southwest Hills Residence League (SWHRL) would like to create a heritage path with native plant-relatives between Council Crest and the southernmost park block shared by […]
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Snow & Ice
Be prepared for inclement weather. Check out the Tips for Ice and Snow from the Neighborhood Emergency Team.
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 […]
September is Suicide Prevention Month September is National Suicide Prevention Month and with the launch of the new 988 Lifeline system, it is great time to learn about how faith and community leaders can address suicide prevention in their community. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is a United States-based suicide prevention network of over […]
Hate-fueled violence can have no safe harbor in America. “When ordinary Americans cannot participate in the basic activities of everyday life—like shopping at the grocery store or praying at their house of worship—without the fear of being targeted and killed for who they are, our democracy – and the very fabric of our society – […]
On Wednesday, September 7, at 11:00am, ten residents of the City of Portland with mobility disabilities will announce the initiation of a federal class action lawsuit on behalf of all City residents with disabilities against the City of Portland for failure to comply with the Federal Americans With Disabilities Act and the Federal Rehabilitation Act. The […]
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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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Safer Routes to School!
Ainsworth elementary school, the Ainsworth Parent-Teachers Association and the Southwest Hills Residential League join to give thanks to Janis McDonald and her staff at Safe Routes To School. The SRTS team has designed and constructed crosswalks, traffic-calming measures and other infrastructure which significantly increased the safety of Ainsworth students, staff, and parents; all in record […]