The Portland Street Response is an innovative solution to reduce unnecessary interaction with police— and free up police to respond to more serious calls.
Its rollout has been an issue we’ve been tracking since its inception, and now they’re hiring. For more information on the position, go here.
Read Village Portland’s coverage of the PSR here.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 27TH
Artists market
Artists’ workspace studio True North is having an artists market Saturday:
“Join us for a full day of art and fun! Come peruse work by amazing local artists and vendors!”
True North Studios, 455 NE 71st Ave. * 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
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Montavilla cleanup
“Join SOLVE and JOIN to keep our Northeast Neighborhood trash free! We will have part of our group picking up trash in the Madison South and Montavilla neighborhoods along NE 82nd and Halsey Avenue.”
Register for the cleanup here. JOIN office’s parking lot (1435 NE 81st Ave #100) will be where volunteers will gather.
JOIN, 1435 NE 81st Ave #100 * 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
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New middle school
Portland Public Schools is celebrating the grand opening of a new middle school: Kellogg Middle School.
10 a.m. – Ribbon cutting ceremony
11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – Tours of the Kellogg Middle School campus
Kellogg Middle School, 3330 SE 69th Ave. * 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
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SUNDAY, AUGUST 28TH
Farmers markets
“Lents International Farmers Market (LIFM) is the only one in Portland with an intentional international focus. LIFM provides fresh, affordable, and culturally appropriate produce to the diverse community of Lents neighbors.”
The market’s website is here.
SE 92nd Ave. and Reedway St. * 9 am – 2 pm
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The Montavilla Farmers Market is every Sunday, learn more about the market here.
7700 SE Stark St. * 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
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Have a great weekend!
Village Portland 