All neighbors are invited to join these upcoming meetings to discuss and help shape the future of the Billy Webb Elks Lodge.

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You’re Invited to a Community Update & Feedback Session

We invite members and the broader Portland community to participate in a four-part public meeting series. These gatherings are designed to shape the future of the Billy Webb Elks Lodge through five core pillars:
Community Voice, Membership Growth, Leadership Succession, Financial Sustainability, and Cultural Legacy.

Meeting Dates:

• Tuesday, May 12, 2026
• Tuesday, May 26, 2026
• Tuesday, June 9, 2026
• Tuesday, June 23, 2026

All meetings will be held at Works Realty Portland, Oregon.
Time: 6:00 pm

Our Goals:

• Cather Community Feedback – Understand the needs, expectations, and vision of our members & neighbors.
• Strengthen Membership Growth – Explore strategies to welcome new members while deepening engagement with current ones.
• Plan for Leadership Succession – Ensure continuity through mentorship, development, & future leadership pathways.
• Advance Organizational Sustainability – Discuss programming relevance & long-term viability.

Why Your Participation Matters:

This phase represents a significant step forward in restoring and strengthening our lodge as a cornerstone of the community. Your
feedback will directly influence decision-making and help ensure the project reflects shared priorities and values. We look forward to your participation and support!

Parking and light refreshments are provided.

“Dumpster Days” are community waste collection events for items that don’t fit, or aren’t allowed, in curbside waste bins.

We are looking for some ‘hosts’ for lawn signs. They look like this – we have everything you need and can drop it at your house.

Please contact info@eliotneighborhood.org if you are able to host one through our event May 16th. Thank you!

Eliot Dumpster Day 2026 Details

Date: Saturday, May 16

Location: Legacy Emanuel Visitor Parking Lot, N Vancouver and N Graham Sts

Items accepted 10am – 2pm (or until dumpsters full)

Donations via cash, CashApp, Venmo or Paypal.
Suggested donations: $10 for a car, $20 per pick-up truck, $40 for full pick-up trucks.

No commercial vehicles, such as box trucks, please.
No one will be turned away for lack of funds.

Accepting “Household” items only: 

• Mattresses, box springs, and bed frames
• Furniture (couch, table, chair)
• Small appliances (toaster, vacuum, microwave)
• Treated lumber & wood stumps
• Other oversized items too large curbside garbage container

Free area:

• Usable household items can be placed in a designated Free Area to start their next life in a new home.

Not Accepted:

• Tires
• TVs & other electronics
• Appliances with freon (air conditioners, refrigerators, and freezers)
• Construction materials
• Batteries
• Paint
• Propane tanks
• Pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers, poisons, antifreeze, thinners & solvents, household cleaners and other chemicals
• CFL light bulbs
• Car brakes and linings
• Yard waste
• Other hazardous waste
• No contractors

The Eliot and Boise Neighborhood Associations are teaming up to help get you prepped for an emergency! Come join us at 6pm on February 4th and learn how to be prepared for the unexpected.

Free legal help will be available at from 1pm to 4pm on Friday, December 5 at Cascadia Health! You may qualify for help with criminal or eviction record expungement, charge reduction, driver’s license reinstatement and waiving traffic or criminal fines, lifting warrants, and small business business and legal advice.

Pre-registration is not required but highly encouraged to be sure you are seen. Please pre-register by Friday, November 28 at this link: https://bit.ly/communitylawclinic

Our neighbors at the Ivy School PTA are hosting their annual neighborhood winter wreaths and plant fundraiser. Order now to decorate your home with seasonal greenery or beautiful house plants while also helping make a contribution to the Ivy School PTA to fund community events and teacher support. 

The PTA partners with local farms Little Prince Nursery of Oregon and Willamette Evergreen Wreaths to provide a wide variety of winter greenery, handmade wears, and indoor plants for all your seasonal needs! Winter decorations are a great way to bring fragrant greenery and joy into our homes, and the beautiful variety of houseplants in this sale make wonderful gifts during this holiday season. 

Here is the link to get your order in: Winter Plant Sale

Last day to order is Monday, November 24th. This sale is a little different then the apple sale and some items will sell out! 

Pre-order Pick-Up Days and Day-of Sales: 

• Tuesday, December 2nd: 2:30pm-6:00pm 
• Wednesday, December 3rd: 2:30pm-6:00pm

Please contact Breanne Monahan for questions at ivyschoolpta@gmail.com

We’re just a few days away from Back on the Block, the grand opening celebration of Albina One. Join us this Saturday, September 6, from 10 AM to 4 PM for a day of live music, food, art, speakers, and community.

This event will intentionally center Black joy, creativity, and entrepreneurship. It will have local Black-owned businesses, artists, community organizations, and public institutions joining as vendors.

Please get your sun hats and walking shoes ready!

Back on the Block: Revisiting the Porches and Stoops of Afrotopia

Courtyard of Albina One: 1771 N Flint Ave, Portland, OR 97227

Date: Sept 6, 2025, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Formal program and ribbon cutting 12PM to 1PM. No RSVP needed.*

August 23, 2025

Milkchella: The Rodeo Remix is a free community event celebrating breastfeeding, culture, and community care. Hosted at Soulful Sips Courtyard, the event will feature a live DJ, henna, express chair massages, line dancing, tacos, and more. Attendees can also purchase VIP tickets for a special experience.

August 29, 2025

Join BPI for an end-of-summer celebration at Peninsula Park on Friday, August 29, 2025! The Family Fun Day & Back 2 School Giveaway, in partnership with the Summer Free For All Concerts in the Park will feature a free backpack and school supplies giveaway, a concert by LaRhonda Steele & Friends, outdoor games, bounce houses, and a basketball clinic hosted by the Portland Trail Blazers. There will also be food available for purchase and special appearances by local mascots.

AMPLIFY PDX is a community resource block party and fundraiser featuring more than 20 of Portland’s most visionary community groups and nonprofit organizations! A celebration of collective resilience and a call to action in support of Portland’s cultural workers, justice organizers, and community-builders. Connect with organizations working across a wide range of issues including  racial justice, immigrant rights, youth empowerment, creative economy, cultural sovereignty, and gender liberation.

WHEN: Saturday, August 9th 2025 | 1PM-7PM
WHERE: Open Signal, Portland’s Community Media Center: NE Graham St between MLK and NE 7th

Block Party Highlights:

• Amazing lineup of live music, spoken word, and storytelling
• Food and beverages from local Black, Brown, and Indigenous owned businesses
• Nonprofit showcase to discover  grassroots organizations on the frontlines of social justice in Portland
• Kids Corner: fun for the whole family with games, activities, and entertainment
• Teach-ins and presentations about advocacy and social justice
• Raffles and prize giveaways
• Live podcast tapings
• And other fun activities!

Get Your Tickets Today

Sliding scale tickets start at $20, and no one will be turned away for lack of funds. All proceeds will be shared between the collective of organizations.

Get your tickets here!

Partners and Sponsors

Presented by Nike, Alaska Airlines & Raimore Construction
September 20–21, 2025
Portland Community College – Cascade Campus
Register now: www.MLKDreamRun.org

The Soul District Business Association (SDBA) proudly announces the return of the MLK Dream Run Weekend Celebration, happening September 20–21, 2025, at PCC Cascade Campus in Portland’s historic Soul District.

This year marks the 14th anniversary of this powerful tradition—where running meets purpose, and movement becomes momentum.

Run, Donate, or Volunteer 

• MLK Dream Run September 20 and 21st 2025 –  Our Goal 1500 Participants 
• The countdown begins, Don’t Miss Out – Prices Go Up!
• Register Early and Save.
• Race fees increases as the event gets closer.
• 5k, 10k, 15k September 21st – Sign up (Run with: Family or Friends)
• Free Kids Race September 20th 

This Year’s Theme: “Strengthening Our Communities”

Inspired by Dr. King’s words—

“We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality…”
—this year’s theme reminds us that what we build together, we strengthen together. The MLK Dream Run does more than honor history—it fuels local economic empowerment, amplifies BIPOC-owned businesses, and invests in the next generation of leaders.

Why We Run?

“Strengthening our communities isn’t just a theme—it’s a mandate,” says John Washington, Executive Director of the Soul District Business Association.
“We’re not running for medals. We’re running to reclaim what was taken. To invest where others divested. To remind Portland, and ourselves, that our neighborhoods still matter, our businesses still matter, and our people still matter. This is about legacy, justice, and the power of showing up for each other.”

For over a decade, the MLK Dream Run has helped fuel economic equity through programs that provide technical assistance, financing, and mentorship to BIPOC-owned small businesses and youth entrepreneurs.

 Why Sign Up?

• USATF-sanctioned 5K, 10K, and 15K races
• Prizes including round-trip airfare from Alaska Airlines for the overall fastest winner and random participants Male/ Female each from 5k, 10k,15k 
• Live Music & Entertainment – Games, Give aways, and family fun throughout the day.
• Nike Swag bags, Win a number of raffle prizes donated by local business owners, T-shirts, music, food, kids’ activities, health screenings, and more
• A weekend of unity, celebration, and impact you’ll never forget

Reminder Once Again: “We’re not just running for medals—we’re running for justice, for equity, for legacy,” says John Washington, Executive Director of SDBA.

Whether you run, walk, cheer, or sponsor, your presence strengthens the community.

Miracles Club invites you to join this year’s Soul Stroll! This year’s theme is “Building Bridges”, which focuses on raising awareness about type 2 diabetes and promoting community health through connection and physical activity.

The walk will begin at 8:30am in Dawson Park. The event will have a 2.4k loop and a 5k loop.

For more information and to register, click here. Hope to see you there!

The third edition of this POPA event will have food and community vendors, music, dancing, food boxes, school supplies, speakers, and raffles: