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District 1 East Calendar
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About the Month of August
August is the eighth month of the year with 31 total days. August is the third and last full month of Summer and the end of Winter in the Southern Hemisphere (below the equator). August is properly known as the harvest month as well.
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August Fun Facts
Naming: August is named after Augustus Caesar (grandnephew of Julius Caesar), the first Roman emperor.
Birthstone: The peridot is the birthstone for August, symbolizing strength, happiness, and good fortune.
Birth flower: The gladiolus and the poppy are the August birth flowers - symbolizing strength, remembrance, and beauty.
Holidays: August has no federal holidays.
Zodiac Signs: August babies are born under the signs Leo (July 23 - August 22) and Virgo (August 23 - September 22)
Days in August: August has 31 days, marked last full month of Summer in Northern Hemisphere.
August Babies: August babies are suggested to have strong leadership traits like boldness, charisma, and loyalty.
| | Sumner Parade & Ice Cream Truck | | |
Mark your calendars. The 4th annual Sumner Parade is back!
On a late Saturday morning, an ice cream truck will lead a small-scale walking parade through Sumner, about 0.7 miles. At the end of the parade (the SAN Lot), the ice cream truck will stop and distribute FREE ice cream to everyone present. Additional fun (music, games, face-painting, mingling) will ensue.
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When: Saturday, August 2, 2025. 11:00 – 12:30am
Where:
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Parade Start: 87th and Going Street. Meet at 11:00am!
- Parade in Motion: 11:10 – 11:30am
- Parade Ending: SAN Lot, 11:30 – 12:30ish
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This summer, Safe Blocks invites you to bring the party to your neighborhood! From August 1 through August 14, 2025, neighbors all across Portland will be hosting block parties to connect, celebrate, and build stronger, safer communities.
These neighborhood events are a great way to:
- Meet your neighbors;
- Discover local resources;
- Strengthen community bonds; and
- Celebrate safety and unity.
| | Save The Date! Argay Neighborhood Garage Sale and Movie in the Park. | | |
Neighborhood Garage Sale - Friday-Sunday, August 1st through 3rd: Clean out your house and/or find some new treasures at our annual neighborhood garage sale. The event is scheduled for the first weekend in August which means this newsletter is the last time it will be mentioned outside of our social media accounts. You’re following us, right?
To sign up for the garage sale and have your home listed in the directory and garage sale map, click here to send an email to argayevents@gmail.com. The email should include your name, your address, and your phone number. Leave the subject line as “GARAGE SALE 2025” and you will receive a reply later with a confirmation and more info from Katie.
Movies In The Park - Saturday, August 23rd: Join us at Luuwit View Park for Indiana Jones. Event starts at 7:30pm. Movie begins at sundown. We recommend you bring a blanket, snacks, and maybe a sweater. Hope to see you there!
| | Vision Zero Research Study | | |
In 2016, Portland released the Vision Zero Action Plan, an ambitious plan to reduce traffic fatalities to ultimately zero deaths. Since then, however, little progress has been made towards Vision Zero objectives. In 2023, Portland's traffic death toll peaked at 69 deaths. Portland saw a decrease in traffic deaths last year, but not everywhere saw improvement. East Portland saw no change in its death rate. 71% of traffic deaths occurred on Portland’s 30 “high crash” intersections, a majority of which are east of 82nd Avenue. As of this writing, BikePortland’s fatality tracker, which compiles data on where, when, and how people are killed on Portland roads into a simple table; has recorded 15 traffic deaths in 2025.
If you’re interested in going deeper and learning more about this issue, we encourage you to apply to join our Vision Zero Study Committee.
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The committee will study the effectiveness of current strategies and evidence-based alternatives that could help Portland move closer to its safety goals. Among other questions that may arise in their research, they will address:
- How does the current implementation of the Vision Zero plan affect traffic fatalities? Are these policies effective, sufficient, and enforced?
- What policies would improve Portland’s Vision Zero approach, or hasten the results? Are there more aggressive or effective policies that could be adopted?
- How should Vision Zero balance other transportation objectives, such as environmental concerns, public safety response times, and freight mobility?
Members from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. No special expertise is required for research studies. The success of our studies is due to the critical thinking and engagement of our participants willing to learn and have open dialogues.
Questions may be directed by email to Michaela Parker, Research Advisor at michaelaparker13@gmail.com.
| | Virtual Meeting Invite: Amending City Noise Code | | Staff from the city’s Noise Program and the Noise Review Board have launched a project to amend Portland’s Title 18 Noise Code. To achieve improvements with the Noise Code we need input and guidance from stakeholders, experts, and most importantly the community. To better engage with the residents of Portland, we have been hosting Community Meetings and Listening Sessions around the city. | |  | We are inviting all Community members in District 1 Neighborhoods to join our upcoming Virtual Meeting for an open discussion about Noise and improvements to the Noise Code. City Staff from the Noise Program want to hear from you and about your experiences, thoughts, and opinions regarding the current Noise Code. Your input is vital to the success of this project. | | |
When: August 12th, 2025
Where: Zoom - Online Virtual Meeting
Time: 6:00 - 7:30 PM
How to Attend: You will need to register in advance online here: https://forms.office.com/g/vjPsZ0aE9y. After you have registered, within a few days, you will receive a zoom link and instructions for joining the meeting in August.
| | If you are unable to attend the meeting, you may also share your insights by taking our survey here or by submitting written comments to noise@portlandoregon.gov and please use the email subject line "My experience with the Noise Code" when sending your feedback. We value your input and look forward to hearing from you. | | | |
Examples of community feedback that would be beneficial could include:
- Do you perceive noise as a significant issue in our city, and in what ways do you believe the Noise Code has succeeded or fallen short in addressing noise impacts?
- What specific measures or amendments would you suggest to better regulate and mitigate noise disturbances, ensuring a quieter and more harmonious urban environment for all residents?
- Are there specific challenges or frustrations you have encountered in complying with the Noise Code? If so, what are they, and how did they affect your experience?
| | Lents Neighborhood Livability Association Meeting | |
Guest speakers: Urban Alchemy
Service providers of our Reedway Safe Rest Village AND Jon Isaacs - Executive Vice President with the Portland Metro Chamber
"Restoring public safety and livability for all of Portland"
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Time: 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Dinner Served: 6:30 - 7:00 PM | Food provided by Arawan Thai Cuisine
Location: New Hope Church Community Center | 10603 SE Henderson Street Portland, OR
Enter through FRONT DOOR
(See drawing to the right)
| | | | Metro Community Placemaking | | |
Community Placemaking applications open Aug. 15
Metro will accept applications for the 2026 grant cycle beginning August 15 through October 3 at noon. Up to $450,000 will be awarded in grants ranging from $5,000 to $15,000 and no matching funds are required. Community Placemaking grants support community-led, equity centered, arts and culture-based efforts that strengthen people’s connections to each other and places they care about.
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Proposals that are a good fit for
this grant are:
- Arts and culture-based projects led by community
- Can be fully accomplished by receiving the Metro grant money
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Take place within the boundaries of the Metro greater Portland region: https://www.oregonmetro.gov/library/urban-growth-boundary/lookup
- Contribute to community stability, equitable outcomes, provide leadership opportunities for community members and involve multiple partners.
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Applicants are eligible for these grants if they fall into one of these categories: (Businesses and individuals without a nonprofit partner are not eligible.)
- Nonprofit organization with tax-exempt status
- Community group or individual(s) partnering with a tax-exempt nonprofit fiscal sponsor
- Public agency, institution or Tribe
| | 2025 Summer Grantee Events | | Twenty-three creative, community-led projects were selected for 2025 grants earlier this year and you’re invited to participate. | | |
TERRAIN: An annual Land Art exhibit featuring Oregon-based artists
August 15-17 and 22-24 at Building 5, 2516 NW 29th Ave, Portland
Terrain is a community driven environmentally centered art oasis bringing wild nature through artistic responses to the surrounding landscape and its history. Terrain artists created unique works fostering greater environmental awareness both in the artists themselves and audiences. Pay-what-you-can tickets ($5-$25) support the participating artists and are available at: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/terrainlandartexhibition/1662944?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAafCqRyhVYf_vwQgjqdisQQ4Uamw6YyVtmyzvTxSrZLeXYg885fNTM1zEZwwsA_aem_l4CDN_SGheSo2ozqga9R7w
For no-cost tickets, email terrainlandart@gmail.com with Subject Line: No-Cost Tickets and include your name, number of tickets, and the preferred date/time.
2nd Annual Marianas Festival
August 23-24 at Blue Lake Regional Park – 21224 NE Blue Lake Road, Fairview
Celebrate the cultural heritage of the Chamorro and Refaluwasch communities in the Pacific Northwest. Experience traditional arts, crafts, language and culinary practices. Enjoy cultural dancers, performers and artists of descent from the Marianas Islands.
More information at https://www.marianasfestival.com/
Pacific Northwest Council of Water Protectors’ 8th Annual Medicine Gathering
August 21-25 at Oxbow Regional Park - 3010 SE Oxbow Parkway, Gresham
Join the Medicine Gathering for a water ceremony, traditional foods, skill sharing, healing circles, music, storytelling, poetry and more. Come for the day or camp. All are welcome and family friendly. This is an alcohol and drug free event.
More information at https://www.facebook.com/pnwcwp/
| | Wilkes Neighborhood Happenings! Garage Sale and General Meetings | | Make a Difference, One Block at a Time! | | |
Adopt One Block makes it easy to keep your neighborhood clean & connected!
In just three steps, you can become a Block Ambassador:
- Create a profile
- Adopt your block using their interactive map
- Order free supplies - delivered straight to your door!
Ready to get started? Visit adoptoneblock.org or reach out to info@adoptoneblock.org for more information.
| | Upcoming September Sumner Dumpster Day | | |
Previously known as the Sumner Cleanup, this is an opportunity to get rid of large quantities of garbage. Donations appreciated but not required.
When: September 6th, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
More details coming soon!
| | Do you Need a Notary Public? We have you covered. | | |
Central Northeast Neighbors can help. Our own Ronda Johnson is a Notary!
This is a free service from Central Northeast Neighbors. Please contact her for more information and about doing curb side notaries.
She is not an attorney licensed to practice law. She is not allowed to draft legal records, give advice on legal matters, including immigration, or charge a fee for those activities.
Central Northeast Neighbors Ronda (971) 438-8736 rondaj@cnncoalition.org
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Get in Touch: District 1 Councilors
| | District 1 East Coalition was formerly known as Central Northeast Neighbors | | | | |
