District 1 Councilor Smith’s Protect & Serve: Coffee with a Cop & Community is a monthly opportunity to connect with Councilor Smith, local law enforcement, and fellow community members in a casual and welcoming setting. Stop by for coffee and a complimentary continental breakfast while getting to know the officers who serve our neighborhoods, asking questions, sharing concerns, and building stronger community connections.

☕ Third Fridays | 9:00–11:00 AM
📍 Our Just Future | 10550 NE Halsey Street, Portland, OR 97220

Come for the coffee. Stay for the conversation!

Decorate pumpkins, Altengartz German Bratwurst Food Truck selling brats and burgers (first 100 are complimentary!), bring a book / take a book. They'll also be accepting non-perishable food items for the Sunshine Division food pantry.

Join us for a family-friendly Football Sunday Funday at Level Beer raising money for Historic Parkrose & The Parkrose Educational Foundation! GAMES, SILENT AUCTION, LIVE MUSIC, NFL SEATTLE VS LA, FOOD, DRINKS AND FAMILY FUN FOR ALL AGES!

When: Sunday Sept 27th
Time: 1pm - 5pm
Where: Level Beer: 5211 NE 148th Ave, Portland, OR, we will be in the event space in the back yard

Parkrose is on the map for Movies in the Park! Get more info here: https://www.portland.gov/parks/arts-culture/summer-free-all/cultural-events

Portland Parks and Recreation Summer Free for All - Somalia Heritage Day

July 31st, Aug 1st, Aug 2nd

The Argay Terrace Neighborhood Association is sponsoring our annual neighborhood-wide garage sales! Sale hours are from 9am to 4pm each day, but neighbors can be open any hours and days they choose. This is a free event and the Association is arranging advertising and promotion as a service to Argay Terrace residents.

To register for the sale and have your sale placed on the sale event map, Argay Terrace residents should contact Katie Beymer, events committee chair at argayevents@gmail.com. **Include your Name, Address, Phone Number and write in the subject line: “Garage Sale 2026.“ (For Argay Terrace Neighborhood Addresses only.)

For those without email, call 503-807-9284. Again, this is a free event for all residents - there is no charge for participating. Please pass this along to your neighbors to see if they would like to hold a sale! Sign-up deadline will be July 26th, 2026 by 6:00pm.

July 31st, Aug 1st, Aug 2nd

The Argay Terrace Neighborhood Association is sponsoring our annual neighborhood-wide garage sales! Sale hours are from 9am to 4pm each day, but neighbors can be open any hours and days they choose. This is a free event and the Association is arranging advertising and promotion as a service to Argay Terrace residents.

To register for the sale and have your sale placed on the sale event map, Argay Terrace residents should contact Katie Beymer, events committee chair at argayevents@gmail.com. **Include your Name, Address, Phone Number and write in the subject line: “Garage Sale 2026.“ (For Argay Terrace Neighborhood Addresses only.)

For those without email, call 503-807-9284. Again, this is a free event for all residents - there is no charge for participating. Please pass this along to your neighbors to see if they would like to hold a sale! Sign-up deadline will be July 26th, 2026 by 6:00pm.

July 31st, Aug 1st, Aug 2nd

The Argay Terrace Neighborhood Association is sponsoring our annual neighborhood-wide garage sales! Sale hours are from 9am to 4pm each day, but neighbors can be open any hours and days they choose. This is a free event and the Association is arranging advertising and promotion as a service to Argay Terrace residents.

To register for the sale and have your sale placed on the sale event map, Argay Terrace residents should contact Katie Beymer, events committee chair at argayevents@gmail.com. **Include your Name, Address, Phone Number and write in the subject line: “Garage Sale 2026.“ (For Argay Terrace Neighborhood Addresses only.)

For those without email, call 503-807-9284. Again, this is a free event for all residents - there is no charge for participating. Please pass this along to your neighbors to see if they would like to hold a sale! Sign-up deadline will be July 26th, 2026 by 6:00pm.

Join us for a discussion of ways to make 90 acres on and near Rocky Butte publicly accessible and sustainably maintained.

Friends of Rocky Butte, Oregon Walks, Metro Councilor Duncan Hwang, and Portland City Councilors Jamie Dunphy, Tiffany Koyama Lane and Elana Pirtle-Guiney are hosting an event to explore Rocky Butte and think about its future, and to connect with community members.

https://www.friendsofrockybutte.org/events

You're invited to a public meeting featuring the Community Leadership Committee (CLC). The Community Leadership Committee will be reviewing information about the SPACC TIF district and eventually establishing an action plan on how to prioritize funds. Meeting details on the Prosper website: https://prosperportland.us/event/spacc-clc-july-2026/

Meet at 87th and Going and march through Sumner neighborhood then enjoy ice cream, games, music and more!

You're invited to join Councilor Loretta Smith for her monthly Coffee with a Cop on Friday, July 17, as we discuss the proposed Historic Parkrose Enhanced Services District (ESD) and what it could mean for the future of the Parkrose community.

This month, we're pleased to welcome Hector Marquez, Executive Director of Historic Parkrose, and Devin Reynolds, Enhanced Services District Coordinator, who will share information about the proposed ESD, answer questions, and discuss how it could support local businesses, public safety, and neighborhood vitality.

Coffee with a Cop is an opportunity to connect with Councilor Smith, Portland Police Bureau East Precinct officers, your neighbors, and community partners in an open and welcoming setting:

Friday, July 17, 2026
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Our Just Future
10550 NE Halsey St.
Portland, OR

We hope you'll join us for coffee and conversation. Your voice is an important part of the discussion.

LET’S CELEBRATE THE OPENING OF THE NEW PARKROSE PLAZA!

Join us on Saturday, July 11, from 4:00–8:00 PM at NE 106th Ave & NE Sandy Blvd for an evening of free BBQ, games, music, and community fun as we officially welcome Parkrose Plaza.

The Parkrose Plaza is part of the Portland Bureau of Transportation's (PBOT) Public Street Plaza Program, a citywide initiative that transforms portions of streets into vibrant public gathering spaces. These plazas are designed to create safer, people-focused places where neighbors can connect, local businesses can benefit from increased foot traffic, and communities can host events, art, markets, and celebrations.

Historic Parkrose is partnering with PBOT, local organizations, and community members to help activate the plaza with programming and events that make this space a welcoming destination for everyone. While PBOT created the plaza through its pilot program, Historic Parkrose is excited to help bring it to life through community gatherings like this one.

Admission is free! Free BBQ from It’s a Vibe Catering, while supplies last. Everyone is welcome. The best part is that community members can book their own event at the plaza HERE! Make sure to check out the Historic Parkrose plaza calendar and updates to see upcoming events.

Free E-Waste Collection, Refreshments, Pizza and snacks, Ice cream, Door prizes, Kids' activities https://eastportlandtoollibrary.org/

Join us between 10 AM and 3 PM as volunteers help transform the intersection with a colorful community-designed street mural. No artistic experience is necessary—just bring a water bottle, sunscreen, clothes you don't mind getting paint on, and a light rain jacket in case of intermittent showers.

Want to help even earlier? A small crew of volunteers is welcome beginning at 8 AM for site preparation, chalking, and priming.

This project is part of a broader effort to create a more vibrant, people-centered public space in Parkrose, and we'd love to see neighbors come together to help bring it to life.

📍 NE 106th Ave & NE Sandy Blvd
🕙 Drop in anytime between 10 AM–3 PM

Thank you for your patience with the short notice. We're sharing information as soon as we're receiving it and look forward to seeing what our community creates together.

GET MORE INFO HERE

You're invited to a public meeting featuring the Community Leadership Committee (CLC) as they review affordable housing programs available from the Portland Housing Bureau. Public testimony is welcome online or in person--your input will help the CLC prioritize funding for the SPACC TIF District. (Sumner Parkrose Argay Columbia Corridor Tax Increment Financing District).

https://prosperportland.us/our-work/sumner-parkrose-argay-columbia-corridor-tif-district/