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Upcoming Events

RSVPs are not required, and all are welcome! Check out the calendar for more events.

PARK(ing) Day 2024

Sunday, September 22, 202410:00am - 4:00pm

NW Flanders between NW 14th & 15th Ave

We're hosting a family friendly-event for Park(ing) Day in the Pearl District! Come re-imagine what a street can be. See how utilizing the street for pedestrian activity can contribute towards making communities safe, healthy, equitable, and business-friendly. We will be playing pickleball, cornhole, and connecting with neighbors. Come on by!

Book Club: Escaping the Housing Trap

Sundays from 4:30pm - 6:00pm

August 11th / August 25th / September 10th / September 24th

Psanctum Thrift

4033 SE Milwaukie Ave, Apt A, Portland, OR 97202

In collaboration with John Carter and Eden Woodruff's Community Resiliency Group, we're kicking off a book club for Escaping the Housing Trap: The Strong Towns Response to the Housing Crisis.

Monthly hangout & bike ride:

Hangout

Saturday, September 28, 2024 • 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Cafe Yumm (PSU Rec Center)

1806 SW 6th Ave, Portland, OR 97201

Stop by an informal hangout to chat and meet other Portlanders interested in the Strong Towns approach.

PSU Farmers Market Ride - NW Edition 

Saturday, September 28, 2024, 202410:30 - 11:15 am

Wallace Park, NW Raleigh & NW 26th

Shift Link 

Join us for a slow-paced, all-abilities ride from Wallace Park to the PSU Farmers Market. The ride will end a couple blocks away from the hangout location. Rain or shine!

Monthly meeting:

Tuesday, October 8, 2024 6:15–7:45 pm
Central Library Meeting Room 1A

801 SW 10th Ave, Portland, OR 97205

Monthly meetings may include presentations, project updates, and limited open group discussion. Social hour to follow afterwards at a nearby bar.