The 11th Annual 82nd Avenue of Roses Parade last Saturday was excellent, and really made me further appreciate all the diversity in East Portland. If you couldn’t make it, my video, and photos from The Portland Tribune are a fun representation.
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The new Montavilla Neighborhood Association is out and I was featured in a story by board member Olivia Alsept-Ellis. It was unusual being on the other side of the questions, but I really appreciated the interview and how the story came out.
FRIDAY
“Are you or someone you know a renter? Did you know renters have legal rights to protect them from discrimination, health hazards, no cause evictions and more? Join us Friday May 4th from 6-8 pm with The Community Alliance of Tenants to learn more in depth about your rights as a renter to protect yourself and your community members.
This event is FREE. Dinner, childcare, and Arabic translation will be provided.”
The Rosewood Initiative, 16126 SE Stark St * 6 pm – 8 pm
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Friday Jazz at Vino Veritas:
“Pete Krebs is a two-time inductee into the Oregon Music Hall of Fame, and a double cancer survivor. An in-demand performer, teacher and session musician, he lives in the NE Portland Cully neighborhood with his dog Dixie, who is a dingo and wears a little hat.”
Vino Veritas, 7835 SE Stark St * 7 pm – 10 pm * ???
SATURDAY
Saints Peter and Paul Church, 247 SE 82nd Ave * 1 pm – 3 pm
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If you have junk to get rid of, this is one of the biggest fund raisers for the Brentwood-Darlington Neighborhood Association:
Suggested donation: car $20, truck / van $30, trailer $15, mattresses $5. There’s a $5 coupon in the May issue of The Bee.
No commercial loads will be accepted, and for a list of what cannot be accepted, go to the official BDNA invitation.
6801 SE 60th Ave * 9 am – 2 pm
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Free guided tours at Leach Botanical Garden:
“First Saturday of the month: Garden Curator Courtney Vengarick. will show you what’s blooming and of seasonal interest, provide useful and engaging information, and share fun stories about the adventurous creators of the Garden, Botanist Lilla Leach and pharmacist/civic leader John Leach.”
First come first served, limit 15.
Leach Botanical Garden * 6704 SE 122nd Ave * 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
SUNDAY
The Montavilla Farmers Market opens today!
Their outreach materials are top-notch, so if you haven’t seen what’s new for this season, just go here. They’re also looking for more board members.
Montavilla Farmers Market, 7700 block of SE Stark St * 10 am – 2 pm
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“Are you battling pests in your urban garden? Meet the beetles, bugs, flies, lacewings and other invertebrates such as spiders and centipedes that work around the clock to provide free pest control. You will discover plant types and management practices that provide habitat to attract and sustain beneficial insects that help your garden thrive.”
Register here.
Lents Village Apartments (Dining Room), 10325 SE Holgate Blvd * 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
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Enjoy the warm weather… and enjoy your weekend!
Village Portland 