Roofs & Resources, a housing and houseless forum is Saturday and more details are below. For the panel, organizers have invited the currently and formerly houseless, local service providers, community advocates, and neighbors.
There was concern from some neighbors when John Rotter, public safety chair for the Montavilla Neighborhood Association announced there was talks with the City about starting a managed houseless camp in the neighborhood. He said there’d be more information on the plan at the forum.
I reached out to Rotter and Olivia Alsept-Ellis, forum organizer, to get some clarity. Until after the board meeting, Alsept-Ellis said she hadn’t heard about the possibility of a camp for the neighborhood, but it is a topic panel members have experience with and would be open to discuss.
Managed camps can be a marvelous model, she said, but it takes a lot of planning and community building— adding that the forum isn’t about what she thinks. The forum is about assembling experts to discuss a variety of topics related to the topic.
MNA members also said Rotter’s announcement at the meeting was the first time they’d heard anything about starting a managed camp in the neighborhood, and that the board hasn’t given any official support to the project. Alsept-Ellis said board members work on a lot of different projects, so sometimes misunderstandings happen. I reached out to Rotter to learn more about the potential for a managed camp, but didn’t hear back from him. Watch the video of Rotter’s announcement here.
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Portland Pickles! There are two games Friday, and a game on Saturday and Sunday. The schedule and tickets are here.
Walker Stadium, 4727 SE 92nd Ave * $5 – $13
FRIDAY
The Colin Trio
Jake William Capistran
Mick Schafer
SATURDAY
Black Storytime with Food: Sharing Nutrition Knowledge:
“Come join us for an exciting storytime featuring themes of food growth and preparation, and nutrition-related activities. We will read fun picture books and participate in a nutrition activity together.
We will be joined by a nutrition educator as a representative of OSU Extension Service SNAP-Ed program.”
Midland Library, 805 SE 122nd Ave * noon – 1 pm
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It’s a ways down in Lents, but a great example of a community project, and fun to know is happening.
Lents Intersection Painting & Block Party:
Organizers will provide all the necessary supplies, but feel free to bring your own brushes, rollers, pans, cardboard to sit on, and food/drink to share.
All ages and all skill levels are welcome!
They are still looking for people to help with the chalking/outline. For more information, visit the Facebook event page.”
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Free life coaching workshop for life transition divorce / mid-life / library (event):
“Free workshop to educate people on the value of life coaching. How to move forward and build a new life after divorce or any life transition.”
Taborspace, 5441 SE Belmont St * 1 pm – 2:30 pm
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SUNDAY
The growing season is “exploding”, according to the Montavilla Farmers Market folks. For more information on what’s available, go here.
Village Portland 