Events
Take a look at the events going on at New Columbia. For more information about a specific event, click on the title. If you would like to see specific types of events highlighted, you can click on one of the categories below.
Also, check out our featured events:
General Meetings Outdoors Youth Events
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National Night Out!
Tuesday August 4th @ 6:00pmJoin us on Tuesday, August 4th from 6 – 8pm for the Biggest Party of the Year! Listen to LaRhonda Steele Band, eat grilled corn among other snacks, get Henna tattoos, get your face painted, get prizes from Bingo, get into a basketball tournamet – get it all at the biggest party of the year!
For more information call the Community Building Office at .
My Story Photography Workshops
Monday August 10th @ 1:30pmJoin My Story for photography workshops – from August 10 – 20th. Learn to use different cameras as you photograph yourself, your friends and your family members! Develop your own film and print your own pictures at a professional darkroom! Show off your work at an exhibit at the Communiy Education Center!
For more information pleae contact My Story Executive Director Chris Cearnal at .
My Story Photography Workshops
Tuesday August 11th @ 1:30pmJoin My Story for photography workshops – from August 10 – 20th. Learn to use different cameras as you photography yourself, your friends and your family members! Develop your own film and print your own pictures at a professional darkroom! Show off your work at an exhibit at the Communiy Education Center!
For more information pleae contact My Story Executive Director Chris Cearnal at .
My Story Photography Workshops
Thursday August 13th @ 1:30pmJoin My Story for photography workshops – from August 10 – 20th. Learn to use different cameras as you photography yourself, your friends and your family members! Develop your own film and print your own pictures at a professional darkroom! Show off your work at an exhibit at the Communiy Education Center!
For more information pleae contact My Story Executive Director Chris Cearnal at .
Community Town Hall
Thursday September 30th @ 7:00pmCommunity Town Hall is a meeting for all residents to come together to learn about what is happening in the community, to discuss issues, to identify concerns and propose solution-oriented options. Community Town Hall occurs every second Thursday of the month from 7pm – 8pm.
Community Town Hall
Thursday September 30th @ 7:00pmCome to the New Columbia Community Town Hall meetings to learn about what is happening in your community. Guest speakers are invited on a monthly basis. To learn more about town hall contact Community Director Darcy Vincent at or call .
CREW Family Night
Friday August 14th @ 4:00pmCREW Academy will host Family Night in the Community Education Center from 4 – 6pm. Youth who participated in CREW Academy this summer will show what they learned (and did) in this family night. Parents are encouraged to attend and support their children’s accomplishments.
For more information on CREW Family Night please contact CREW Leader Ashley Brown at or email
Rosa Parks Ice Cream Social
Sunday August 16th @ 6:00pmHead on over to Rosa Parks School at 8960 N Woolsey for an Ice Cream Social! Meet teachers, staff, students and community members. Supporting your school by eating ice cream… not too bad!
My Story Photography Workshops
Monday August 17th @ 1:00amJoin My Story for photography workshops – from August 10 – 20th. Learn to use different cameras as you photography yourself, your friends and your family members! Develop your own film and print your own pictures at a professional darkroom! Show off your work at an exhibit at the Communiy Education Center!
For more information pleae contact My Story Executive Director Chris Cearnal at .
My Story Photography Workshops
Tuesday August 18th @ 1:30pmJoin My Story for photography workshops – from August 10 – 20th. Learn to use different cameras as you photography yourself, your friends and your family members! Develop your own film and print your own pictures at a professional darkroom! Show off your work at an exhibit at the Communiy Education Center!
For more information pleae contact My Story Executive Director Chris Cearnal at .
My Story Photography Workshops
Wednesday August 19th @ 1:30pmJoin My Story for photography workshops – from August 10 – 20th. Learn to use different cameras as you photography yourself, your friends and your family members! Develop your own film and print your own pictures at a professional darkroom! Show off your work at an exhibit at the Communiy Education Center!
For more information pleae contact My Story Executive Director Chris Cearnal at .
My Story Photography Workshops
Thursday August 20th @ 1:30pmJoin My Story for photography workshops – from August 10 – 20th. Learn to use different cameras as you photography yourself, your friends and your family members! Develop your own film and print your own pictures at a professional darkroom! Show off your work at an exhibit at the Communiy Education Center!
For more information pleae contact My Story Executive Director Chris Cearnal at .
Beautication Squad
Sunday August 23rd @ 4:30pmMeet under the pavillion in McCoy Park at 4:30pm to meet neighbors, grab a pick up stick and run a clean sweep of the neighborhood! This group is comprised of residents who want to keep New Columbia clean and green.
For more information email Steve Pickering at or Nick Mucci at
Owners Association Meeting
Thursday September 30th @ 6:15pmThis meeting occurs every 4th Tuesday of the month. For more information please contact Ben Wickham at
Beautication Squad
Saturday September 5th @ 9:00amThis is a specialized event created by University of Portland with the intent of assisting their community. Meet at 9am to grab a pick up stick and run a clean sweep of the neighborhood! This group is comprised of residents, local students and volunteers who want to keep New Columbia clean and green.
For more information email Steve Pickering at or Nick Mucci at
Portsmouth Neighborhood Association Meeting
Tuesday October 6th @ 7:00pmThe Portsmouth Neighborhood Association will host a community forum to discuss the status of the Clarendon school site. This meeting is for all members of the Portsmouth neighborhood which includes New Columbia. Residents are encouraged to attend and take party of this forum. Whether you want to sit back and listen or speak up and have your voice heard all participants are welcome. Meet in the New Columbia Community Education Center, 4625 N Trenton, on Tuesday, October 6th, at 7pm. For more information contact Greg at
Family Movie Night
Wednesday October 7th @ 1:00amJoin families like yours for a family movie night on October 7th at the Boys & Girls Club. The movie is Monsters vs. Aliens and there will be popcorn! Admission is free so come on down with your family and hang out with other club members. This is open to all club members and their parents/guardians. For more information call the club at .
Parent-Child Interactive Play Group
Thursday September 30th @ 9:30amJoin this group on Wednesdays from 9:30 – 11:30am for interactive play. Come down for the Neighborhood House interactive play group facilitated by Montse Shepherd.
Sauvie Island Field Trip!
Friday October 9th @ 1:00amJoin the Boys & Girls Club for a special field trip on October 9th! This is a trip to the Sauvie Island corn maze and pumpkin patch. The cost is $10. There are only 12 spots open so make sure to secure your spot now! Call Boys & Girls Club for more information and to learn about what time the bus will be leaving. .
Teen Night
Thursday September 30th @ 1:00amThe place to be on weekends for teens in the Rec. (University Park Community Center). Come down and hang out with other teens in the evening. Shoot hoops, DJ, or just hang out with your friends. This is every Saturday. Call UPCC for more information at or email Teen Activity Coordinator Travis Richardson at .
Teen Night
Thursday September 30th @ 1:00amThe place to be on weekends for teens in the Rec. (University Park Community Center). Come down and hang out with other teens in the evening. Shoot hoops, DJ, or just hang out with your friends. This is every Saturday. Call UPCC for more information at or email Teen Activity Coordinator Travis Richardson at .
Girl Scouts Troop Meeting
Tuesday October 13th @ 4:30pmNew Columbia has a Girl Scouts Troop and want girls in 2nd – 6th grade to join in! Parents are encouraged to come and participate. If any parents are interested in becoming a troop leader please come to the meeting!
Autumn Clean Up Days
Saturday October 17th @ 10:00amNeed to do a little fall cleaning? Bring your unwanted items down to the lot next to the property management office to get rid of it… for free! Darcy Vincent, Community Director, is picking up the bill for New Columbia residents to get rid off items they don’t need…
- Mattresses
- Beds
- Couches
- Large Appliances
- Paints
- Electronics
- Chemicals or Cleaning Supplies
Come down and use the large dumpsters and the staff that will be there to assist you with your clean up. This is on Saturday, October 17th and Sunday, October 18th from 10am – 3pm. For more information call Darcy at . or email
Autumn Clean Up Days
Sunday October 18th @ 10:00pmNeed to do a little fall cleaning? Bring your unwanted items down to the lot next to the property management office to get rid of it… for free! Darcy Vincent, Community Director, is picking up the bill for New Columbia residents to get rid off items they don’t need…
- Mattresses
- Beds
- Couches
- Large Appliances
- Paints
- Electronics
- Chemicals or Cleaning Supplies
Come down and use the large dumpsters and the staff that will be there to assist you with your clean up. This is on Saturday, October 17th and Sunday, October 18th from 10am – 3pm. For more information call Darcy at . or email
Portland Public Schools Late Start
Wednesday October 21st @ 10:00amLate Start for Portland Public Schools on October 21st
Energy Assistance
Thursday September 30th @ 10:00amIf you are looking for energy assistance for your utility bill, call the YWCA of Greater Portland’s Energy Assistance department. They will get you an appointment and let you know everything you need to receive that assistance. They will keep assisting residents until they run out of money – the earlier you call them the better chance you will have at getting assistance. Call YWCA at . Their appointments will be held on Wednesdays from October 2009 – January 2010.
Boys & Girls Club Parent Committee
Wednesday October 21st @ 6:30pmBoys & Girls Club wants parents to join the Parent Committee on October 21st from 6:30 – 7:30pm. Meet the Boys & Girls Club staff and other parents. Ask questions. Voice concerns. Make suggestions. Help make the Boys & Girls Club be the best place it can be for your kids and the neighbors. For more information call the club at .
Food Pass Out Day
Thursday October 29th @ 4:30pmSwing by Seeds of Harmony community garden to pick up a few fresh veggies. This is the last day of their Food Pass Out! Come by at 4:30pm with a bag to stock up on a few wholesome eats. This is a great opportunity to meet some of your neighbors who grew these veggies!
Little Kid Dance
Friday October 30th @ 7:30pmThe Regence Boys & Girls Club will host a Little Kid Dance on Friday, October 30th, from 7:30 - 9:30pm. This is open to current members of the club aged 6 – 12 years old. The cost of the dance is $1.
Harvest Hoopla!
Saturday October 31st @ 4:30pmCome celebrate the autumn season with an exciting harvest themed night of fun on Saturday, October 31st.
Get in costumes and head over to the old store front on Newman & Trenton and get your face painted! 4:30pm – 6:00pm
For parents with small youth agfes 1 – 6, head to the University Park Community Center (aka The Rec.) located at 9009 N Foss. There will be family friendly games and activities from 6:00 – 7:30pm.
Dare to walk through the haunted house at the Regence Boys & Girls Club from 6:30 – 8:30pm. It costs 25 cents to enter the haunted house.
Show off your costume in the costume contest from 7:30 – 8:30pm at the University Park Community Center (aka The Rec.) located at 9009 N Foss.
For more information on any of these activities call the University Park Community Center at .
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National Night Out!
Tuesday August 4th @ 6:00pmJoin us on Tuesday, August 4th from 6 – 8pm for the Biggest Party of the Year! Listen to LaRhonda Steele Band, eat grilled corn among other snacks, get Henna tattoos, get your face painted, get prizes from Bingo, get into a basketball tournamet – get it all at the biggest party of the year!
For more information call the Community Building Office at .
My Story Photography Workshops
Monday August 10th @ 1:30pmJoin My Story for photography workshops – from August 10 – 20th. Learn to use different cameras as you photograph yourself, your friends and your family members! Develop your own film and print your own pictures at a professional darkroom! Show off your work at an exhibit at the Communiy Education Center!
For more information pleae contact My Story Executive Director Chris Cearnal at .
My Story Photography Workshops
Tuesday August 11th @ 1:30pmJoin My Story for photography workshops – from August 10 – 20th. Learn to use different cameras as you photography yourself, your friends and your family members! Develop your own film and print your own pictures at a professional darkroom! Show off your work at an exhibit at the Communiy Education Center!
For more information pleae contact My Story Executive Director Chris Cearnal at .
My Story Photography Workshops
Thursday August 13th @ 1:30pmJoin My Story for photography workshops – from August 10 – 20th. Learn to use different cameras as you photography yourself, your friends and your family members! Develop your own film and print your own pictures at a professional darkroom! Show off your work at an exhibit at the Communiy Education Center!
For more information pleae contact My Story Executive Director Chris Cearnal at .
Community Town Hall
Thursday September 30th @ 7:00pmCommunity Town Hall is a meeting for all residents to come together to learn about what is happening in the community, to discuss issues, to identify concerns and propose solution-oriented options. Community Town Hall occurs every second Thursday of the month from 7pm – 8pm.
Community Town Hall
Thursday September 30th @ 7:00pmCome to the New Columbia Community Town Hall meetings to learn about what is happening in your community. Guest speakers are invited on a monthly basis. To learn more about town hall contact Community Director Darcy Vincent at or call .
CREW Family Night
Friday August 14th @ 4:00pmCREW Academy will host Family Night in the Community Education Center from 4 – 6pm. Youth who participated in CREW Academy this summer will show what they learned (and did) in this family night. Parents are encouraged to attend and support their children’s accomplishments.
For more information on CREW Family Night please contact CREW Leader Ashley Brown at or email
Rosa Parks Ice Cream Social
Sunday August 16th @ 6:00pmHead on over to Rosa Parks School at 8960 N Woolsey for an Ice Cream Social! Meet teachers, staff, students and community members. Supporting your school by eating ice cream… not too bad!
My Story Photography Workshops
Monday August 17th @ 1:00amJoin My Story for photography workshops – from August 10 – 20th. Learn to use different cameras as you photography yourself, your friends and your family members! Develop your own film and print your own pictures at a professional darkroom! Show off your work at an exhibit at the Communiy Education Center!
For more information pleae contact My Story Executive Director Chris Cearnal at .
My Story Photography Workshops
Tuesday August 18th @ 1:30pmJoin My Story for photography workshops – from August 10 – 20th. Learn to use different cameras as you photography yourself, your friends and your family members! Develop your own film and print your own pictures at a professional darkroom! Show off your work at an exhibit at the Communiy Education Center!
For more information pleae contact My Story Executive Director Chris Cearnal at .
My Story Photography Workshops
Wednesday August 19th @ 1:30pmJoin My Story for photography workshops – from August 10 – 20th. Learn to use different cameras as you photography yourself, your friends and your family members! Develop your own film and print your own pictures at a professional darkroom! Show off your work at an exhibit at the Communiy Education Center!
For more information pleae contact My Story Executive Director Chris Cearnal at .
My Story Photography Workshops
Thursday August 20th @ 1:30pmJoin My Story for photography workshops – from August 10 – 20th. Learn to use different cameras as you photography yourself, your friends and your family members! Develop your own film and print your own pictures at a professional darkroom! Show off your work at an exhibit at the Communiy Education Center!
For more information pleae contact My Story Executive Director Chris Cearnal at .
Beautication Squad
Sunday August 23rd @ 4:30pmMeet under the pavillion in McCoy Park at 4:30pm to meet neighbors, grab a pick up stick and run a clean sweep of the neighborhood! This group is comprised of residents who want to keep New Columbia clean and green.
For more information email Steve Pickering at or Nick Mucci at
Owners Association Meeting
Thursday September 30th @ 6:15pmThis meeting occurs every 4th Tuesday of the month. For more information please contact Ben Wickham at
Beautication Squad
Saturday September 5th @ 9:00amThis is a specialized event created by University of Portland with the intent of assisting their community. Meet at 9am to grab a pick up stick and run a clean sweep of the neighborhood! This group is comprised of residents, local students and volunteers who want to keep New Columbia clean and green.
For more information email Steve Pickering at or Nick Mucci at
Portsmouth Neighborhood Association Meeting
Tuesday October 6th @ 7:00pmThe Portsmouth Neighborhood Association will host a community forum to discuss the status of the Clarendon school site. This meeting is for all members of the Portsmouth neighborhood which includes New Columbia. Residents are encouraged to attend and take party of this forum. Whether you want to sit back and listen or speak up and have your voice heard all participants are welcome. Meet in the New Columbia Community Education Center, 4625 N Trenton, on Tuesday, October 6th, at 7pm. For more information contact Greg at
Family Movie Night
Wednesday October 7th @ 1:00amJoin families like yours for a family movie night on October 7th at the Boys & Girls Club. The movie is Monsters vs. Aliens and there will be popcorn! Admission is free so come on down with your family and hang out with other club members. This is open to all club members and their parents/guardians. For more information call the club at .
Parent-Child Interactive Play Group
Thursday September 30th @ 9:30amJoin this group on Wednesdays from 9:30 – 11:30am for interactive play. Come down for the Neighborhood House interactive play group facilitated by Montse Shepherd.
Sauvie Island Field Trip!
Friday October 9th @ 1:00amJoin the Boys & Girls Club for a special field trip on October 9th! This is a trip to the Sauvie Island corn maze and pumpkin patch. The cost is $10. There are only 12 spots open so make sure to secure your spot now! Call Boys & Girls Club for more information and to learn about what time the bus will be leaving. .
Teen Night
Thursday September 30th @ 1:00amThe place to be on weekends for teens in the Rec. (University Park Community Center). Come down and hang out with other teens in the evening. Shoot hoops, DJ, or just hang out with your friends. This is every Saturday. Call UPCC for more information at or email Teen Activity Coordinator Travis Richardson at .
Teen Night
Thursday September 30th @ 1:00amThe place to be on weekends for teens in the Rec. (University Park Community Center). Come down and hang out with other teens in the evening. Shoot hoops, DJ, or just hang out with your friends. This is every Saturday. Call UPCC for more information at or email Teen Activity Coordinator Travis Richardson at .
Girl Scouts Troop Meeting
Tuesday October 13th @ 4:30pmNew Columbia has a Girl Scouts Troop and want girls in 2nd – 6th grade to join in! Parents are encouraged to come and participate. If any parents are interested in becoming a troop leader please come to the meeting!
Autumn Clean Up Days
Saturday October 17th @ 10:00amNeed to do a little fall cleaning? Bring your unwanted items down to the lot next to the property management office to get rid of it… for free! Darcy Vincent, Community Director, is picking up the bill for New Columbia residents to get rid off items they don’t need…
- Mattresses
- Beds
- Couches
- Large Appliances
- Paints
- Electronics
- Chemicals or Cleaning Supplies
Come down and use the large dumpsters and the staff that will be there to assist you with your clean up. This is on Saturday, October 17th and Sunday, October 18th from 10am – 3pm. For more information call Darcy at . or email
Autumn Clean Up Days
Sunday October 18th @ 10:00pmNeed to do a little fall cleaning? Bring your unwanted items down to the lot next to the property management office to get rid of it… for free! Darcy Vincent, Community Director, is picking up the bill for New Columbia residents to get rid off items they don’t need…
- Mattresses
- Beds
- Couches
- Large Appliances
- Paints
- Electronics
- Chemicals or Cleaning Supplies
Come down and use the large dumpsters and the staff that will be there to assist you with your clean up. This is on Saturday, October 17th and Sunday, October 18th from 10am – 3pm. For more information call Darcy at . or email
Portland Public Schools Late Start
Wednesday October 21st @ 10:00amLate Start for Portland Public Schools on October 21st
Energy Assistance
Thursday September 30th @ 10:00amIf you are looking for energy assistance for your utility bill, call the YWCA of Greater Portland’s Energy Assistance department. They will get you an appointment and let you know everything you need to receive that assistance. They will keep assisting residents until they run out of money – the earlier you call them the better chance you will have at getting assistance. Call YWCA at . Their appointments will be held on Wednesdays from October 2009 – January 2010.
Boys & Girls Club Parent Committee
Wednesday October 21st @ 6:30pmBoys & Girls Club wants parents to join the Parent Committee on October 21st from 6:30 – 7:30pm. Meet the Boys & Girls Club staff and other parents. Ask questions. Voice concerns. Make suggestions. Help make the Boys & Girls Club be the best place it can be for your kids and the neighbors. For more information call the club at .
Food Pass Out Day
Thursday October 29th @ 4:30pmSwing by Seeds of Harmony community garden to pick up a few fresh veggies. This is the last day of their Food Pass Out! Come by at 4:30pm with a bag to stock up on a few wholesome eats. This is a great opportunity to meet some of your neighbors who grew these veggies!
Little Kid Dance
Friday October 30th @ 7:30pmThe Regence Boys & Girls Club will host a Little Kid Dance on Friday, October 30th, from 7:30 - 9:30pm. This is open to current members of the club aged 6 – 12 years old. The cost of the dance is $1.
Harvest Hoopla!
Saturday October 31st @ 4:30pmCome celebrate the autumn season with an exciting harvest themed night of fun on Saturday, October 31st.
Get in costumes and head over to the old store front on Newman & Trenton and get your face painted! 4:30pm – 6:00pm
For parents with small youth agfes 1 – 6, head to the University Park Community Center (aka The Rec.) located at 9009 N Foss. There will be family friendly games and activities from 6:00 – 7:30pm.
Dare to walk through the haunted house at the Regence Boys & Girls Club from 6:30 – 8:30pm. It costs 25 cents to enter the haunted house.
Show off your costume in the costume contest from 7:30 – 8:30pm at the University Park Community Center (aka The Rec.) located at 9009 N Foss.
For more information on any of these activities call the University Park Community Center at .
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Tuesday August 4th @ 6:00pmJoin us on Tuesday, August 4th from 6 – 8pm for the Biggest Party of the Year! Listen to LaRhonda Steele Band, eat grilled corn among other snacks, get Henna tattoos, get your face painted, get prizes from Bingo, get into a basketball tournamet – get it all at the biggest party of the year!
For more information call the Community Building Office at .
My Story Photography Workshops
Monday August 10th @ 1:30pmJoin My Story for photography workshops – from August 10 – 20th. Learn to use different cameras as you photograph yourself, your friends and your family members! Develop your own film and print your own pictures at a professional darkroom! Show off your work at an exhibit at the Communiy Education Center!
For more information pleae contact My Story Executive Director Chris Cearnal at .
My Story Photography Workshops
Tuesday August 11th @ 1:30pmJoin My Story for photography workshops – from August 10 – 20th. Learn to use different cameras as you photography yourself, your friends and your family members! Develop your own film and print your own pictures at a professional darkroom! Show off your work at an exhibit at the Communiy Education Center!
For more information pleae contact My Story Executive Director Chris Cearnal at .
My Story Photography Workshops
Thursday August 13th @ 1:30pmJoin My Story for photography workshops – from August 10 – 20th. Learn to use different cameras as you photography yourself, your friends and your family members! Develop your own film and print your own pictures at a professional darkroom! Show off your work at an exhibit at the Communiy Education Center!
For more information pleae contact My Story Executive Director Chris Cearnal at .
Community Town Hall
Thursday September 30th @ 7:00pmCommunity Town Hall is a meeting for all residents to come together to learn about what is happening in the community, to discuss issues, to identify concerns and propose solution-oriented options. Community Town Hall occurs every second Thursday of the month from 7pm – 8pm.
Community Town Hall
Thursday September 30th @ 7:00pmCome to the New Columbia Community Town Hall meetings to learn about what is happening in your community. Guest speakers are invited on a monthly basis. To learn more about town hall contact Community Director Darcy Vincent at or call .
CREW Family Night
Friday August 14th @ 4:00pmCREW Academy will host Family Night in the Community Education Center from 4 – 6pm. Youth who participated in CREW Academy this summer will show what they learned (and did) in this family night. Parents are encouraged to attend and support their children’s accomplishments.
For more information on CREW Family Night please contact CREW Leader Ashley Brown at or email
Rosa Parks Ice Cream Social
Sunday August 16th @ 6:00pmHead on over to Rosa Parks School at 8960 N Woolsey for an Ice Cream Social! Meet teachers, staff, students and community members. Supporting your school by eating ice cream… not too bad!
My Story Photography Workshops
Monday August 17th @ 1:00amJoin My Story for photography workshops – from August 10 – 20th. Learn to use different cameras as you photography yourself, your friends and your family members! Develop your own film and print your own pictures at a professional darkroom! Show off your work at an exhibit at the Communiy Education Center!
For more information pleae contact My Story Executive Director Chris Cearnal at .
My Story Photography Workshops
Tuesday August 18th @ 1:30pmJoin My Story for photography workshops – from August 10 – 20th. Learn to use different cameras as you photography yourself, your friends and your family members! Develop your own film and print your own pictures at a professional darkroom! Show off your work at an exhibit at the Communiy Education Center!
For more information pleae contact My Story Executive Director Chris Cearnal at .
My Story Photography Workshops
Wednesday August 19th @ 1:30pmJoin My Story for photography workshops – from August 10 – 20th. Learn to use different cameras as you photography yourself, your friends and your family members! Develop your own film and print your own pictures at a professional darkroom! Show off your work at an exhibit at the Communiy Education Center!
For more information pleae contact My Story Executive Director Chris Cearnal at .
My Story Photography Workshops
Thursday August 20th @ 1:30pmJoin My Story for photography workshops – from August 10 – 20th. Learn to use different cameras as you photography yourself, your friends and your family members! Develop your own film and print your own pictures at a professional darkroom! Show off your work at an exhibit at the Communiy Education Center!
For more information pleae contact My Story Executive Director Chris Cearnal at .
Beautication Squad
Sunday August 23rd @ 4:30pmMeet under the pavillion in McCoy Park at 4:30pm to meet neighbors, grab a pick up stick and run a clean sweep of the neighborhood! This group is comprised of residents who want to keep New Columbia clean and green.
For more information email Steve Pickering at or Nick Mucci at
Owners Association Meeting
Thursday September 30th @ 6:15pmThis meeting occurs every 4th Tuesday of the month. For more information please contact Ben Wickham at
Beautication Squad
Saturday September 5th @ 9:00amThis is a specialized event created by University of Portland with the intent of assisting their community. Meet at 9am to grab a pick up stick and run a clean sweep of the neighborhood! This group is comprised of residents, local students and volunteers who want to keep New Columbia clean and green.
For more information email Steve Pickering at or Nick Mucci at
Portsmouth Neighborhood Association Meeting
Tuesday October 6th @ 7:00pmThe Portsmouth Neighborhood Association will host a community forum to discuss the status of the Clarendon school site. This meeting is for all members of the Portsmouth neighborhood which includes New Columbia. Residents are encouraged to attend and take party of this forum. Whether you want to sit back and listen or speak up and have your voice heard all participants are welcome. Meet in the New Columbia Community Education Center, 4625 N Trenton, on Tuesday, October 6th, at 7pm. For more information contact Greg at
Family Movie Night
Wednesday October 7th @ 1:00amJoin families like yours for a family movie night on October 7th at the Boys & Girls Club. The movie is Monsters vs. Aliens and there will be popcorn! Admission is free so come on down with your family and hang out with other club members. This is open to all club members and their parents/guardians. For more information call the club at .
Parent-Child Interactive Play Group
Thursday September 30th @ 9:30amJoin this group on Wednesdays from 9:30 – 11:30am for interactive play. Come down for the Neighborhood House interactive play group facilitated by Montse Shepherd.
Sauvie Island Field Trip!
Friday October 9th @ 1:00amJoin the Boys & Girls Club for a special field trip on October 9th! This is a trip to the Sauvie Island corn maze and pumpkin patch. The cost is $10. There are only 12 spots open so make sure to secure your spot now! Call Boys & Girls Club for more information and to learn about what time the bus will be leaving. .
Teen Night
Thursday September 30th @ 1:00amThe place to be on weekends for teens in the Rec. (University Park Community Center). Come down and hang out with other teens in the evening. Shoot hoops, DJ, or just hang out with your friends. This is every Saturday. Call UPCC for more information at or email Teen Activity Coordinator Travis Richardson at .
Teen Night
Thursday September 30th @ 1:00amThe place to be on weekends for teens in the Rec. (University Park Community Center). Come down and hang out with other teens in the evening. Shoot hoops, DJ, or just hang out with your friends. This is every Saturday. Call UPCC for more information at or email Teen Activity Coordinator Travis Richardson at .
Girl Scouts Troop Meeting
Tuesday October 13th @ 4:30pmNew Columbia has a Girl Scouts Troop and want girls in 2nd – 6th grade to join in! Parents are encouraged to come and participate. If any parents are interested in becoming a troop leader please come to the meeting!
Autumn Clean Up Days
Saturday October 17th @ 10:00amNeed to do a little fall cleaning? Bring your unwanted items down to the lot next to the property management office to get rid of it… for free! Darcy Vincent, Community Director, is picking up the bill for New Columbia residents to get rid off items they don’t need…
- Mattresses
- Beds
- Couches
- Large Appliances
- Paints
- Electronics
- Chemicals or Cleaning Supplies
Come down and use the large dumpsters and the staff that will be there to assist you with your clean up. This is on Saturday, October 17th and Sunday, October 18th from 10am – 3pm. For more information call Darcy at . or email
Autumn Clean Up Days
Sunday October 18th @ 10:00pmNeed to do a little fall cleaning? Bring your unwanted items down to the lot next to the property management office to get rid of it… for free! Darcy Vincent, Community Director, is picking up the bill for New Columbia residents to get rid off items they don’t need…
- Mattresses
- Beds
- Couches
- Large Appliances
- Paints
- Electronics
- Chemicals or Cleaning Supplies
Come down and use the large dumpsters and the staff that will be there to assist you with your clean up. This is on Saturday, October 17th and Sunday, October 18th from 10am – 3pm. For more information call Darcy at . or email
Portland Public Schools Late Start
Wednesday October 21st @ 10:00amLate Start for Portland Public Schools on October 21st
Energy Assistance
Thursday September 30th @ 10:00amIf you are looking for energy assistance for your utility bill, call the YWCA of Greater Portland’s Energy Assistance department. They will get you an appointment and let you know everything you need to receive that assistance. They will keep assisting residents until they run out of money – the earlier you call them the better chance you will have at getting assistance. Call YWCA at . Their appointments will be held on Wednesdays from October 2009 – January 2010.
Boys & Girls Club Parent Committee
Wednesday October 21st @ 6:30pmBoys & Girls Club wants parents to join the Parent Committee on October 21st from 6:30 – 7:30pm. Meet the Boys & Girls Club staff and other parents. Ask questions. Voice concerns. Make suggestions. Help make the Boys & Girls Club be the best place it can be for your kids and the neighbors. For more information call the club at .
Food Pass Out Day
Thursday October 29th @ 4:30pmSwing by Seeds of Harmony community garden to pick up a few fresh veggies. This is the last day of their Food Pass Out! Come by at 4:30pm with a bag to stock up on a few wholesome eats. This is a great opportunity to meet some of your neighbors who grew these veggies!
Little Kid Dance
Friday October 30th @ 7:30pmThe Regence Boys & Girls Club will host a Little Kid Dance on Friday, October 30th, from 7:30 - 9:30pm. This is open to current members of the club aged 6 – 12 years old. The cost of the dance is $1.
Harvest Hoopla!
Saturday October 31st @ 4:30pmCome celebrate the autumn season with an exciting harvest themed night of fun on Saturday, October 31st.
Get in costumes and head over to the old store front on Newman & Trenton and get your face painted! 4:30pm – 6:00pm
For parents with small youth agfes 1 – 6, head to the University Park Community Center (aka The Rec.) located at 9009 N Foss. There will be family friendly games and activities from 6:00 – 7:30pm.
Dare to walk through the haunted house at the Regence Boys & Girls Club from 6:30 – 8:30pm. It costs 25 cents to enter the haunted house.
Show off your costume in the costume contest from 7:30 – 8:30pm at the University Park Community Center (aka The Rec.) located at 9009 N Foss.
For more information on any of these activities call the University Park Community Center at .
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Tuesday August 4th @ 6:00pmJoin us on Tuesday, August 4th from 6 – 8pm for the Biggest Party of the Year! Listen to LaRhonda Steele Band, eat grilled corn among other snacks, get Henna tattoos, get your face painted, get prizes from Bingo, get into a basketball tournamet – get it all at the biggest party of the year!
For more information call the Community Building Office at .
My Story Photography Workshops
Monday August 10th @ 1:30pmJoin My Story for photography workshops – from August 10 – 20th. Learn to use different cameras as you photograph yourself, your friends and your family members! Develop your own film and print your own pictures at a professional darkroom! Show off your work at an exhibit at the Communiy Education Center!
For more information pleae contact My Story Executive Director Chris Cearnal at .
My Story Photography Workshops
Tuesday August 11th @ 1:30pmJoin My Story for photography workshops – from August 10 – 20th. Learn to use different cameras as you photography yourself, your friends and your family members! Develop your own film and print your own pictures at a professional darkroom! Show off your work at an exhibit at the Communiy Education Center!
For more information pleae contact My Story Executive Director Chris Cearnal at .
My Story Photography Workshops
Thursday August 13th @ 1:30pmJoin My Story for photography workshops – from August 10 – 20th. Learn to use different cameras as you photography yourself, your friends and your family members! Develop your own film and print your own pictures at a professional darkroom! Show off your work at an exhibit at the Communiy Education Center!
For more information pleae contact My Story Executive Director Chris Cearnal at .
Community Town Hall
Thursday September 30th @ 7:00pmCommunity Town Hall is a meeting for all residents to come together to learn about what is happening in the community, to discuss issues, to identify concerns and propose solution-oriented options. Community Town Hall occurs every second Thursday of the month from 7pm – 8pm.
Community Town Hall
Thursday September 30th @ 7:00pmCome to the New Columbia Community Town Hall meetings to learn about what is happening in your community. Guest speakers are invited on a monthly basis. To learn more about town hall contact Community Director Darcy Vincent at or call .
CREW Family Night
Friday August 14th @ 4:00pmCREW Academy will host Family Night in the Community Education Center from 4 – 6pm. Youth who participated in CREW Academy this summer will show what they learned (and did) in this family night. Parents are encouraged to attend and support their children’s accomplishments.
For more information on CREW Family Night please contact CREW Leader Ashley Brown at or email
Rosa Parks Ice Cream Social
Sunday August 16th @ 6:00pmHead on over to Rosa Parks School at 8960 N Woolsey for an Ice Cream Social! Meet teachers, staff, students and community members. Supporting your school by eating ice cream… not too bad!
My Story Photography Workshops
Monday August 17th @ 1:00amJoin My Story for photography workshops – from August 10 – 20th. Learn to use different cameras as you photography yourself, your friends and your family members! Develop your own film and print your own pictures at a professional darkroom! Show off your work at an exhibit at the Communiy Education Center!
For more information pleae contact My Story Executive Director Chris Cearnal at .
My Story Photography Workshops
Tuesday August 18th @ 1:30pmJoin My Story for photography workshops – from August 10 – 20th. Learn to use different cameras as you photography yourself, your friends and your family members! Develop your own film and print your own pictures at a professional darkroom! Show off your work at an exhibit at the Communiy Education Center!
For more information pleae contact My Story Executive Director Chris Cearnal at .
My Story Photography Workshops
Wednesday August 19th @ 1:30pmJoin My Story for photography workshops – from August 10 – 20th. Learn to use different cameras as you photography yourself, your friends and your family members! Develop your own film and print your own pictures at a professional darkroom! Show off your work at an exhibit at the Communiy Education Center!
For more information pleae contact My Story Executive Director Chris Cearnal at .
My Story Photography Workshops
Thursday August 20th @ 1:30pmJoin My Story for photography workshops – from August 10 – 20th. Learn to use different cameras as you photography yourself, your friends and your family members! Develop your own film and print your own pictures at a professional darkroom! Show off your work at an exhibit at the Communiy Education Center!
For more information pleae contact My Story Executive Director Chris Cearnal at .
Beautication Squad
Sunday August 23rd @ 4:30pmMeet under the pavillion in McCoy Park at 4:30pm to meet neighbors, grab a pick up stick and run a clean sweep of the neighborhood! This group is comprised of residents who want to keep New Columbia clean and green.
For more information email Steve Pickering at or Nick Mucci at
Owners Association Meeting
Thursday September 30th @ 6:15pmThis meeting occurs every 4th Tuesday of the month. For more information please contact Ben Wickham at
Beautication Squad
Saturday September 5th @ 9:00amThis is a specialized event created by University of Portland with the intent of assisting their community. Meet at 9am to grab a pick up stick and run a clean sweep of the neighborhood! This group is comprised of residents, local students and volunteers who want to keep New Columbia clean and green.
For more information email Steve Pickering at or Nick Mucci at
Portsmouth Neighborhood Association Meeting
Tuesday October 6th @ 7:00pmThe Portsmouth Neighborhood Association will host a community forum to discuss the status of the Clarendon school site. This meeting is for all members of the Portsmouth neighborhood which includes New Columbia. Residents are encouraged to attend and take party of this forum. Whether you want to sit back and listen or speak up and have your voice heard all participants are welcome. Meet in the New Columbia Community Education Center, 4625 N Trenton, on Tuesday, October 6th, at 7pm. For more information contact Greg at
Family Movie Night
Wednesday October 7th @ 1:00amJoin families like yours for a family movie night on October 7th at the Boys & Girls Club. The movie is Monsters vs. Aliens and there will be popcorn! Admission is free so come on down with your family and hang out with other club members. This is open to all club members and their parents/guardians. For more information call the club at .
Parent-Child Interactive Play Group
Thursday September 30th @ 9:30amJoin this group on Wednesdays from 9:30 – 11:30am for interactive play. Come down for the Neighborhood House interactive play group facilitated by Montse Shepherd.
Sauvie Island Field Trip!
Friday October 9th @ 1:00amJoin the Boys & Girls Club for a special field trip on October 9th! This is a trip to the Sauvie Island corn maze and pumpkin patch. The cost is $10. There are only 12 spots open so make sure to secure your spot now! Call Boys & Girls Club for more information and to learn about what time the bus will be leaving. .
Teen Night
Thursday September 30th @ 1:00amThe place to be on weekends for teens in the Rec. (University Park Community Center). Come down and hang out with other teens in the evening. Shoot hoops, DJ, or just hang out with your friends. This is every Saturday. Call UPCC for more information at or email Teen Activity Coordinator Travis Richardson at .
Teen Night
Thursday September 30th @ 1:00amThe place to be on weekends for teens in the Rec. (University Park Community Center). Come down and hang out with other teens in the evening. Shoot hoops, DJ, or just hang out with your friends. This is every Saturday. Call UPCC for more information at or email Teen Activity Coordinator Travis Richardson at .
Girl Scouts Troop Meeting
Tuesday October 13th @ 4:30pmNew Columbia has a Girl Scouts Troop and want girls in 2nd – 6th grade to join in! Parents are encouraged to come and participate. If any parents are interested in becoming a troop leader please come to the meeting!
Autumn Clean Up Days
Saturday October 17th @ 10:00amNeed to do a little fall cleaning? Bring your unwanted items down to the lot next to the property management office to get rid of it… for free! Darcy Vincent, Community Director, is picking up the bill for New Columbia residents to get rid off items they don’t need…
- Mattresses
- Beds
- Couches
- Large Appliances
- Paints
- Electronics
- Chemicals or Cleaning Supplies
Come down and use the large dumpsters and the staff that will be there to assist you with your clean up. This is on Saturday, October 17th and Sunday, October 18th from 10am – 3pm. For more information call Darcy at . or email
Autumn Clean Up Days
Sunday October 18th @ 10:00pmNeed to do a little fall cleaning? Bring your unwanted items down to the lot next to the property management office to get rid of it… for free! Darcy Vincent, Community Director, is picking up the bill for New Columbia residents to get rid off items they don’t need…
- Mattresses
- Beds
- Couches
- Large Appliances
- Paints
- Electronics
- Chemicals or Cleaning Supplies
Come down and use the large dumpsters and the staff that will be there to assist you with your clean up. This is on Saturday, October 17th and Sunday, October 18th from 10am – 3pm. For more information call Darcy at . or email
Portland Public Schools Late Start
Wednesday October 21st @ 10:00amLate Start for Portland Public Schools on October 21st
Energy Assistance
Thursday September 30th @ 10:00amIf you are looking for energy assistance for your utility bill, call the YWCA of Greater Portland’s Energy Assistance department. They will get you an appointment and let you know everything you need to receive that assistance. They will keep assisting residents until they run out of money – the earlier you call them the better chance you will have at getting assistance. Call YWCA at . Their appointments will be held on Wednesdays from October 2009 – January 2010.
Boys & Girls Club Parent Committee
Wednesday October 21st @ 6:30pmBoys & Girls Club wants parents to join the Parent Committee on October 21st from 6:30 – 7:30pm. Meet the Boys & Girls Club staff and other parents. Ask questions. Voice concerns. Make suggestions. Help make the Boys & Girls Club be the best place it can be for your kids and the neighbors. For more information call the club at .
Food Pass Out Day
Thursday October 29th @ 4:30pmSwing by Seeds of Harmony community garden to pick up a few fresh veggies. This is the last day of their Food Pass Out! Come by at 4:30pm with a bag to stock up on a few wholesome eats. This is a great opportunity to meet some of your neighbors who grew these veggies!
Little Kid Dance
Friday October 30th @ 7:30pmThe Regence Boys & Girls Club will host a Little Kid Dance on Friday, October 30th, from 7:30 - 9:30pm. This is open to current members of the club aged 6 – 12 years old. The cost of the dance is $1.
Harvest Hoopla!
Saturday October 31st @ 4:30pmCome celebrate the autumn season with an exciting harvest themed night of fun on Saturday, October 31st.
Get in costumes and head over to the old store front on Newman & Trenton and get your face painted! 4:30pm – 6:00pm
For parents with small youth agfes 1 – 6, head to the University Park Community Center (aka The Rec.) located at 9009 N Foss. There will be family friendly games and activities from 6:00 – 7:30pm.
Dare to walk through the haunted house at the Regence Boys & Girls Club from 6:30 – 8:30pm. It costs 25 cents to enter the haunted house.
Show off your costume in the costume contest from 7:30 – 8:30pm at the University Park Community Center (aka The Rec.) located at 9009 N Foss.
For more information on any of these activities call the University Park Community Center at .
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Tuesday August 4th @ 6:00pmJoin us on Tuesday, August 4th from 6 – 8pm for the Biggest Party of the Year! Listen to LaRhonda Steele Band, eat grilled corn among other snacks, get Henna tattoos, get your face painted, get prizes from Bingo, get into a basketball tournamet – get it all at the biggest party of the year!
For more information call the Community Building Office at .
My Story Photography Workshops
Monday August 10th @ 1:30pmJoin My Story for photography workshops – from August 10 – 20th. Learn to use different cameras as you photograph yourself, your friends and your family members! Develop your own film and print your own pictures at a professional darkroom! Show off your work at an exhibit at the Communiy Education Center!
For more information pleae contact My Story Executive Director Chris Cearnal at .
My Story Photography Workshops
Tuesday August 11th @ 1:30pmJoin My Story for photography workshops – from August 10 – 20th. Learn to use different cameras as you photography yourself, your friends and your family members! Develop your own film and print your own pictures at a professional darkroom! Show off your work at an exhibit at the Communiy Education Center!
For more information pleae contact My Story Executive Director Chris Cearnal at .
My Story Photography Workshops
Thursday August 13th @ 1:30pmJoin My Story for photography workshops – from August 10 – 20th. Learn to use different cameras as you photography yourself, your friends and your family members! Develop your own film and print your own pictures at a professional darkroom! Show off your work at an exhibit at the Communiy Education Center!
For more information pleae contact My Story Executive Director Chris Cearnal at .
Community Town Hall
Thursday September 30th @ 7:00pmCommunity Town Hall is a meeting for all residents to come together to learn about what is happening in the community, to discuss issues, to identify concerns and propose solution-oriented options. Community Town Hall occurs every second Thursday of the month from 7pm – 8pm.
Community Town Hall
Thursday September 30th @ 7:00pmCome to the New Columbia Community Town Hall meetings to learn about what is happening in your community. Guest speakers are invited on a monthly basis. To learn more about town hall contact Community Director Darcy Vincent at or call .
CREW Family Night
Friday August 14th @ 4:00pmCREW Academy will host Family Night in the Community Education Center from 4 – 6pm. Youth who participated in CREW Academy this summer will show what they learned (and did) in this family night. Parents are encouraged to attend and support their children’s accomplishments.
For more information on CREW Family Night please contact CREW Leader Ashley Brown at or email
Rosa Parks Ice Cream Social
Sunday August 16th @ 6:00pmHead on over to Rosa Parks School at 8960 N Woolsey for an Ice Cream Social! Meet teachers, staff, students and community members. Supporting your school by eating ice cream… not too bad!
My Story Photography Workshops
Monday August 17th @ 1:00amJoin My Story for photography workshops – from August 10 – 20th. Learn to use different cameras as you photography yourself, your friends and your family members! Develop your own film and print your own pictures at a professional darkroom! Show off your work at an exhibit at the Communiy Education Center!
For more information pleae contact My Story Executive Director Chris Cearnal at .
My Story Photography Workshops
Tuesday August 18th @ 1:30pmJoin My Story for photography workshops – from August 10 – 20th. Learn to use different cameras as you photography yourself, your friends and your family members! Develop your own film and print your own pictures at a professional darkroom! Show off your work at an exhibit at the Communiy Education Center!
For more information pleae contact My Story Executive Director Chris Cearnal at .
My Story Photography Workshops
Wednesday August 19th @ 1:30pmJoin My Story for photography workshops – from August 10 – 20th. Learn to use different cameras as you photography yourself, your friends and your family members! Develop your own film and print your own pictures at a professional darkroom! Show off your work at an exhibit at the Communiy Education Center!
For more information pleae contact My Story Executive Director Chris Cearnal at .
My Story Photography Workshops
Thursday August 20th @ 1:30pmJoin My Story for photography workshops – from August 10 – 20th. Learn to use different cameras as you photography yourself, your friends and your family members! Develop your own film and print your own pictures at a professional darkroom! Show off your work at an exhibit at the Communiy Education Center!
For more information pleae contact My Story Executive Director Chris Cearnal at .
Beautication Squad
Sunday August 23rd @ 4:30pmMeet under the pavillion in McCoy Park at 4:30pm to meet neighbors, grab a pick up stick and run a clean sweep of the neighborhood! This group is comprised of residents who want to keep New Columbia clean and green.
For more information email Steve Pickering at or Nick Mucci at
Owners Association Meeting
Thursday September 30th @ 6:15pmThis meeting occurs every 4th Tuesday of the month. For more information please contact Ben Wickham at
Beautication Squad
Saturday September 5th @ 9:00amThis is a specialized event created by University of Portland with the intent of assisting their community. Meet at 9am to grab a pick up stick and run a clean sweep of the neighborhood! This group is comprised of residents, local students and volunteers who want to keep New Columbia clean and green.
For more information email Steve Pickering at or Nick Mucci at
Portsmouth Neighborhood Association Meeting
Tuesday October 6th @ 7:00pmThe Portsmouth Neighborhood Association will host a community forum to discuss the status of the Clarendon school site. This meeting is for all members of the Portsmouth neighborhood which includes New Columbia. Residents are encouraged to attend and take party of this forum. Whether you want to sit back and listen or speak up and have your voice heard all participants are welcome. Meet in the New Columbia Community Education Center, 4625 N Trenton, on Tuesday, October 6th, at 7pm. For more information contact Greg at
Family Movie Night
Wednesday October 7th @ 1:00amJoin families like yours for a family movie night on October 7th at the Boys & Girls Club. The movie is Monsters vs. Aliens and there will be popcorn! Admission is free so come on down with your family and hang out with other club members. This is open to all club members and their parents/guardians. For more information call the club at .
Parent-Child Interactive Play Group
Thursday September 30th @ 9:30amJoin this group on Wednesdays from 9:30 – 11:30am for interactive play. Come down for the Neighborhood House interactive play group facilitated by Montse Shepherd.
Sauvie Island Field Trip!
Friday October 9th @ 1:00amJoin the Boys & Girls Club for a special field trip on October 9th! This is a trip to the Sauvie Island corn maze and pumpkin patch. The cost is $10. There are only 12 spots open so make sure to secure your spot now! Call Boys & Girls Club for more information and to learn about what time the bus will be leaving. .
Teen Night
Thursday September 30th @ 1:00amThe place to be on weekends for teens in the Rec. (University Park Community Center). Come down and hang out with other teens in the evening. Shoot hoops, DJ, or just hang out with your friends. This is every Saturday. Call UPCC for more information at or email Teen Activity Coordinator Travis Richardson at .
Teen Night
Thursday September 30th @ 1:00amThe place to be on weekends for teens in the Rec. (University Park Community Center). Come down and hang out with other teens in the evening. Shoot hoops, DJ, or just hang out with your friends. This is every Saturday. Call UPCC for more information at or email Teen Activity Coordinator Travis Richardson at .
Girl Scouts Troop Meeting
Tuesday October 13th @ 4:30pmNew Columbia has a Girl Scouts Troop and want girls in 2nd – 6th grade to join in! Parents are encouraged to come and participate. If any parents are interested in becoming a troop leader please come to the meeting!
Autumn Clean Up Days
Saturday October 17th @ 10:00amNeed to do a little fall cleaning? Bring your unwanted items down to the lot next to the property management office to get rid of it… for free! Darcy Vincent, Community Director, is picking up the bill for New Columbia residents to get rid off items they don’t need…
- Mattresses
- Beds
- Couches
- Large Appliances
- Paints
- Electronics
- Chemicals or Cleaning Supplies
Come down and use the large dumpsters and the staff that will be there to assist you with your clean up. This is on Saturday, October 17th and Sunday, October 18th from 10am – 3pm. For more information call Darcy at . or email
Autumn Clean Up Days
Sunday October 18th @ 10:00pmNeed to do a little fall cleaning? Bring your unwanted items down to the lot next to the property management office to get rid of it… for free! Darcy Vincent, Community Director, is picking up the bill for New Columbia residents to get rid off items they don’t need…
- Mattresses
- Beds
- Couches
- Large Appliances
- Paints
- Electronics
- Chemicals or Cleaning Supplies
Come down and use the large dumpsters and the staff that will be there to assist you with your clean up. This is on Saturday, October 17th and Sunday, October 18th from 10am – 3pm. For more information call Darcy at . or email
Portland Public Schools Late Start
Wednesday October 21st @ 10:00amLate Start for Portland Public Schools on October 21st
Energy Assistance
Thursday September 30th @ 10:00amIf you are looking for energy assistance for your utility bill, call the YWCA of Greater Portland’s Energy Assistance department. They will get you an appointment and let you know everything you need to receive that assistance. They will keep assisting residents until they run out of money – the earlier you call them the better chance you will have at getting assistance. Call YWCA at . Their appointments will be held on Wednesdays from October 2009 – January 2010.
Boys & Girls Club Parent Committee
Wednesday October 21st @ 6:30pmBoys & Girls Club wants parents to join the Parent Committee on October 21st from 6:30 – 7:30pm. Meet the Boys & Girls Club staff and other parents. Ask questions. Voice concerns. Make suggestions. Help make the Boys & Girls Club be the best place it can be for your kids and the neighbors. For more information call the club at .
Food Pass Out Day
Thursday October 29th @ 4:30pmSwing by Seeds of Harmony community garden to pick up a few fresh veggies. This is the last day of their Food Pass Out! Come by at 4:30pm with a bag to stock up on a few wholesome eats. This is a great opportunity to meet some of your neighbors who grew these veggies!
Little Kid Dance
Friday October 30th @ 7:30pmThe Regence Boys & Girls Club will host a Little Kid Dance on Friday, October 30th, from 7:30 - 9:30pm. This is open to current members of the club aged 6 – 12 years old. The cost of the dance is $1.
Harvest Hoopla!
Saturday October 31st @ 4:30pmCome celebrate the autumn season with an exciting harvest themed night of fun on Saturday, October 31st.
Get in costumes and head over to the old store front on Newman & Trenton and get your face painted! 4:30pm – 6:00pm
For parents with small youth agfes 1 – 6, head to the University Park Community Center (aka The Rec.) located at 9009 N Foss. There will be family friendly games and activities from 6:00 – 7:30pm.
Dare to walk through the haunted house at the Regence Boys & Girls Club from 6:30 – 8:30pm. It costs 25 cents to enter the haunted house.
Show off your costume in the costume contest from 7:30 – 8:30pm at the University Park Community Center (aka The Rec.) located at 9009 N Foss.
For more information on any of these activities call the University Park Community Center at .
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Tuesday August 4th @ 6:00pmJoin us on Tuesday, August 4th from 6 – 8pm for the Biggest Party of the Year! Listen to LaRhonda Steele Band, eat grilled corn among other snacks, get Henna tattoos, get your face painted, get prizes from Bingo, get into a basketball tournamet – get it all at the biggest party of the year!
For more information call the Community Building Office at .
My Story Photography Workshops
Monday August 10th @ 1:30pmJoin My Story for photography workshops – from August 10 – 20th. Learn to use different cameras as you photograph yourself, your friends and your family members! Develop your own film and print your own pictures at a professional darkroom! Show off your work at an exhibit at the Communiy Education Center!
For more information pleae contact My Story Executive Director Chris Cearnal at .
My Story Photography Workshops
Tuesday August 11th @ 1:30pmJoin My Story for photography workshops – from August 10 – 20th. Learn to use different cameras as you photography yourself, your friends and your family members! Develop your own film and print your own pictures at a professional darkroom! Show off your work at an exhibit at the Communiy Education Center!
For more information pleae contact My Story Executive Director Chris Cearnal at .
My Story Photography Workshops
Thursday August 13th @ 1:30pmJoin My Story for photography workshops – from August 10 – 20th. Learn to use different cameras as you photography yourself, your friends and your family members! Develop your own film and print your own pictures at a professional darkroom! Show off your work at an exhibit at the Communiy Education Center!
For more information pleae contact My Story Executive Director Chris Cearnal at .
Community Town Hall
Thursday September 30th @ 7:00pmCommunity Town Hall is a meeting for all residents to come together to learn about what is happening in the community, to discuss issues, to identify concerns and propose solution-oriented options. Community Town Hall occurs every second Thursday of the month from 7pm – 8pm.
Community Town Hall
Thursday September 30th @ 7:00pmCome to the New Columbia Community Town Hall meetings to learn about what is happening in your community. Guest speakers are invited on a monthly basis. To learn more about town hall contact Community Director Darcy Vincent at or call .
CREW Family Night
Friday August 14th @ 4:00pmCREW Academy will host Family Night in the Community Education Center from 4 – 6pm. Youth who participated in CREW Academy this summer will show what they learned (and did) in this family night. Parents are encouraged to attend and support their children’s accomplishments.
For more information on CREW Family Night please contact CREW Leader Ashley Brown at or email
Rosa Parks Ice Cream Social
Sunday August 16th @ 6:00pmHead on over to Rosa Parks School at 8960 N Woolsey for an Ice Cream Social! Meet teachers, staff, students and community members. Supporting your school by eating ice cream… not too bad!
My Story Photography Workshops
Monday August 17th @ 1:00amJoin My Story for photography workshops – from August 10 – 20th. Learn to use different cameras as you photography yourself, your friends and your family members! Develop your own film and print your own pictures at a professional darkroom! Show off your work at an exhibit at the Communiy Education Center!
For more information pleae contact My Story Executive Director Chris Cearnal at .
My Story Photography Workshops
Tuesday August 18th @ 1:30pmJoin My Story for photography workshops – from August 10 – 20th. Learn to use different cameras as you photography yourself, your friends and your family members! Develop your own film and print your own pictures at a professional darkroom! Show off your work at an exhibit at the Communiy Education Center!
For more information pleae contact My Story Executive Director Chris Cearnal at .
My Story Photography Workshops
Wednesday August 19th @ 1:30pmJoin My Story for photography workshops – from August 10 – 20th. Learn to use different cameras as you photography yourself, your friends and your family members! Develop your own film and print your own pictures at a professional darkroom! Show off your work at an exhibit at the Communiy Education Center!
For more information pleae contact My Story Executive Director Chris Cearnal at .
My Story Photography Workshops
Thursday August 20th @ 1:30pmJoin My Story for photography workshops – from August 10 – 20th. Learn to use different cameras as you photography yourself, your friends and your family members! Develop your own film and print your own pictures at a professional darkroom! Show off your work at an exhibit at the Communiy Education Center!
For more information pleae contact My Story Executive Director Chris Cearnal at .
Beautication Squad
Sunday August 23rd @ 4:30pmMeet under the pavillion in McCoy Park at 4:30pm to meet neighbors, grab a pick up stick and run a clean sweep of the neighborhood! This group is comprised of residents who want to keep New Columbia clean and green.
For more information email Steve Pickering at or Nick Mucci at
Owners Association Meeting
Thursday September 30th @ 6:15pmThis meeting occurs every 4th Tuesday of the month. For more information please contact Ben Wickham at
Beautication Squad
Saturday September 5th @ 9:00amThis is a specialized event created by University of Portland with the intent of assisting their community. Meet at 9am to grab a pick up stick and run a clean sweep of the neighborhood! This group is comprised of residents, local students and volunteers who want to keep New Columbia clean and green.
For more information email Steve Pickering at or Nick Mucci at
Portsmouth Neighborhood Association Meeting
Tuesday October 6th @ 7:00pmThe Portsmouth Neighborhood Association will host a community forum to discuss the status of the Clarendon school site. This meeting is for all members of the Portsmouth neighborhood which includes New Columbia. Residents are encouraged to attend and take party of this forum. Whether you want to sit back and listen or speak up and have your voice heard all participants are welcome. Meet in the New Columbia Community Education Center, 4625 N Trenton, on Tuesday, October 6th, at 7pm. For more information contact Greg at
Family Movie Night
Wednesday October 7th @ 1:00amJoin families like yours for a family movie night on October 7th at the Boys & Girls Club. The movie is Monsters vs. Aliens and there will be popcorn! Admission is free so come on down with your family and hang out with other club members. This is open to all club members and their parents/guardians. For more information call the club at .
Parent-Child Interactive Play Group
Thursday September 30th @ 9:30amJoin this group on Wednesdays from 9:30 – 11:30am for interactive play. Come down for the Neighborhood House interactive play group facilitated by Montse Shepherd.
Sauvie Island Field Trip!
Friday October 9th @ 1:00amJoin the Boys & Girls Club for a special field trip on October 9th! This is a trip to the Sauvie Island corn maze and pumpkin patch. The cost is $10. There are only 12 spots open so make sure to secure your spot now! Call Boys & Girls Club for more information and to learn about what time the bus will be leaving. .
Teen Night
Thursday September 30th @ 1:00amThe place to be on weekends for teens in the Rec. (University Park Community Center). Come down and hang out with other teens in the evening. Shoot hoops, DJ, or just hang out with your friends. This is every Saturday. Call UPCC for more information at or email Teen Activity Coordinator Travis Richardson at .
Teen Night
Thursday September 30th @ 1:00amThe place to be on weekends for teens in the Rec. (University Park Community Center). Come down and hang out with other teens in the evening. Shoot hoops, DJ, or just hang out with your friends. This is every Saturday. Call UPCC for more information at or email Teen Activity Coordinator Travis Richardson at .
Girl Scouts Troop Meeting
Tuesday October 13th @ 4:30pmNew Columbia has a Girl Scouts Troop and want girls in 2nd – 6th grade to join in! Parents are encouraged to come and participate. If any parents are interested in becoming a troop leader please come to the meeting!
Autumn Clean Up Days
Saturday October 17th @ 10:00amNeed to do a little fall cleaning? Bring your unwanted items down to the lot next to the property management office to get rid of it… for free! Darcy Vincent, Community Director, is picking up the bill for New Columbia residents to get rid off items they don’t need…
- Mattresses
- Beds
- Couches
- Large Appliances
- Paints
- Electronics
- Chemicals or Cleaning Supplies
Come down and use the large dumpsters and the staff that will be there to assist you with your clean up. This is on Saturday, October 17th and Sunday, October 18th from 10am – 3pm. For more information call Darcy at . or email
Autumn Clean Up Days
Sunday October 18th @ 10:00pmNeed to do a little fall cleaning? Bring your unwanted items down to the lot next to the property management office to get rid of it… for free! Darcy Vincent, Community Director, is picking up the bill for New Columbia residents to get rid off items they don’t need…
- Mattresses
- Beds
- Couches
- Large Appliances
- Paints
- Electronics
- Chemicals or Cleaning Supplies
Come down and use the large dumpsters and the staff that will be there to assist you with your clean up. This is on Saturday, October 17th and Sunday, October 18th from 10am – 3pm. For more information call Darcy at . or email
Portland Public Schools Late Start
Wednesday October 21st @ 10:00amLate Start for Portland Public Schools on October 21st
Energy Assistance
Thursday September 30th @ 10:00amIf you are looking for energy assistance for your utility bill, call the YWCA of Greater Portland’s Energy Assistance department. They will get you an appointment and let you know everything you need to receive that assistance. They will keep assisting residents until they run out of money – the earlier you call them the better chance you will have at getting assistance. Call YWCA at . Their appointments will be held on Wednesdays from October 2009 – January 2010.
Boys & Girls Club Parent Committee
Wednesday October 21st @ 6:30pmBoys & Girls Club wants parents to join the Parent Committee on October 21st from 6:30 – 7:30pm. Meet the Boys & Girls Club staff and other parents. Ask questions. Voice concerns. Make suggestions. Help make the Boys & Girls Club be the best place it can be for your kids and the neighbors. For more information call the club at .
Food Pass Out Day
Thursday October 29th @ 4:30pmSwing by Seeds of Harmony community garden to pick up a few fresh veggies. This is the last day of their Food Pass Out! Come by at 4:30pm with a bag to stock up on a few wholesome eats. This is a great opportunity to meet some of your neighbors who grew these veggies!
Little Kid Dance
Friday October 30th @ 7:30pmThe Regence Boys & Girls Club will host a Little Kid Dance on Friday, October 30th, from 7:30 - 9:30pm. This is open to current members of the club aged 6 – 12 years old. The cost of the dance is $1.
Harvest Hoopla!
Saturday October 31st @ 4:30pmCome celebrate the autumn season with an exciting harvest themed night of fun on Saturday, October 31st.
Get in costumes and head over to the old store front on Newman & Trenton and get your face painted! 4:30pm – 6:00pm
For parents with small youth agfes 1 – 6, head to the University Park Community Center (aka The Rec.) located at 9009 N Foss. There will be family friendly games and activities from 6:00 – 7:30pm.
Dare to walk through the haunted house at the Regence Boys & Girls Club from 6:30 – 8:30pm. It costs 25 cents to enter the haunted house.
Show off your costume in the costume contest from 7:30 – 8:30pm at the University Park Community Center (aka The Rec.) located at 9009 N Foss.
For more information on any of these activities call the University Park Community Center at .
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Tuesday August 4th @ 6:00pmJoin us on Tuesday, August 4th from 6 – 8pm for the Biggest Party of the Year! Listen to LaRhonda Steele Band, eat grilled corn among other snacks, get Henna tattoos, get your face painted, get prizes from Bingo, get into a basketball tournamet – get it all at the biggest party of the year!
For more information call the Community Building Office at .
My Story Photography Workshops
Monday August 10th @ 1:30pmJoin My Story for photography workshops – from August 10 – 20th. Learn to use different cameras as you photograph yourself, your friends and your family members! Develop your own film and print your own pictures at a professional darkroom! Show off your work at an exhibit at the Communiy Education Center!
For more information pleae contact My Story Executive Director Chris Cearnal at .
My Story Photography Workshops
Tuesday August 11th @ 1:30pmJoin My Story for photography workshops – from August 10 – 20th. Learn to use different cameras as you photography yourself, your friends and your family members! Develop your own film and print your own pictures at a professional darkroom! Show off your work at an exhibit at the Communiy Education Center!
For more information pleae contact My Story Executive Director Chris Cearnal at .
My Story Photography Workshops
Thursday August 13th @ 1:30pmJoin My Story for photography workshops – from August 10 – 20th. Learn to use different cameras as you photography yourself, your friends and your family members! Develop your own film and print your own pictures at a professional darkroom! Show off your work at an exhibit at the Communiy Education Center!
For more information pleae contact My Story Executive Director Chris Cearnal at .
Community Town Hall
Thursday September 30th @ 7:00pmCommunity Town Hall is a meeting for all residents to come together to learn about what is happening in the community, to discuss issues, to identify concerns and propose solution-oriented options. Community Town Hall occurs every second Thursday of the month from 7pm – 8pm.
Community Town Hall
Thursday September 30th @ 7:00pmCome to the New Columbia Community Town Hall meetings to learn about what is happening in your community. Guest speakers are invited on a monthly basis. To learn more about town hall contact Community Director Darcy Vincent at or call .
CREW Family Night
Friday August 14th @ 4:00pmCREW Academy will host Family Night in the Community Education Center from 4 – 6pm. Youth who participated in CREW Academy this summer will show what they learned (and did) in this family night. Parents are encouraged to attend and support their children’s accomplishments.
For more information on CREW Family Night please contact CREW Leader Ashley Brown at or email
Rosa Parks Ice Cream Social
Sunday August 16th @ 6:00pmHead on over to Rosa Parks School at 8960 N Woolsey for an Ice Cream Social! Meet teachers, staff, students and community members. Supporting your school by eating ice cream… not too bad!
My Story Photography Workshops
Monday August 17th @ 1:00amJoin My Story for photography workshops – from August 10 – 20th. Learn to use different cameras as you photography yourself, your friends and your family members! Develop your own film and print your own pictures at a professional darkroom! Show off your work at an exhibit at the Communiy Education Center!
For more information pleae contact My Story Executive Director Chris Cearnal at .
My Story Photography Workshops
Tuesday August 18th @ 1:30pmJoin My Story for photography workshops – from August 10 – 20th. Learn to use different cameras as you photography yourself, your friends and your family members! Develop your own film and print your own pictures at a professional darkroom! Show off your work at an exhibit at the Communiy Education Center!
For more information pleae contact My Story Executive Director Chris Cearnal at .
My Story Photography Workshops
Wednesday August 19th @ 1:30pmJoin My Story for photography workshops – from August 10 – 20th. Learn to use different cameras as you photography yourself, your friends and your family members! Develop your own film and print your own pictures at a professional darkroom! Show off your work at an exhibit at the Communiy Education Center!
For more information pleae contact My Story Executive Director Chris Cearnal at .
My Story Photography Workshops
Thursday August 20th @ 1:30pmJoin My Story for photography workshops – from August 10 – 20th. Learn to use different cameras as you photography yourself, your friends and your family members! Develop your own film and print your own pictures at a professional darkroom! Show off your work at an exhibit at the Communiy Education Center!
For more information pleae contact My Story Executive Director Chris Cearnal at .
Beautication Squad
Sunday August 23rd @ 4:30pmMeet under the pavillion in McCoy Park at 4:30pm to meet neighbors, grab a pick up stick and run a clean sweep of the neighborhood! This group is comprised of residents who want to keep New Columbia clean and green.
For more information email Steve Pickering at or Nick Mucci at
Owners Association Meeting
Thursday September 30th @ 6:15pmThis meeting occurs every 4th Tuesday of the month. For more information please contact Ben Wickham at
Beautication Squad
Saturday September 5th @ 9:00amThis is a specialized event created by University of Portland with the intent of assisting their community. Meet at 9am to grab a pick up stick and run a clean sweep of the neighborhood! This group is comprised of residents, local students and volunteers who want to keep New Columbia clean and green.
For more information email Steve Pickering at or Nick Mucci at
Portsmouth Neighborhood Association Meeting
Tuesday October 6th @ 7:00pmThe Portsmouth Neighborhood Association will host a community forum to discuss the status of the Clarendon school site. This meeting is for all members of the Portsmouth neighborhood which includes New Columbia. Residents are encouraged to attend and take party of this forum. Whether you want to sit back and listen or speak up and have your voice heard all participants are welcome. Meet in the New Columbia Community Education Center, 4625 N Trenton, on Tuesday, October 6th, at 7pm. For more information contact Greg at
Family Movie Night
Wednesday October 7th @ 1:00amJoin families like yours for a family movie night on October 7th at the Boys & Girls Club. The movie is Monsters vs. Aliens and there will be popcorn! Admission is free so come on down with your family and hang out with other club members. This is open to all club members and their parents/guardians. For more information call the club at .
Parent-Child Interactive Play Group
Thursday September 30th @ 9:30amJoin this group on Wednesdays from 9:30 – 11:30am for interactive play. Come down for the Neighborhood House interactive play group facilitated by Montse Shepherd.
Sauvie Island Field Trip!
Friday October 9th @ 1:00amJoin the Boys & Girls Club for a special field trip on October 9th! This is a trip to the Sauvie Island corn maze and pumpkin patch. The cost is $10. There are only 12 spots open so make sure to secure your spot now! Call Boys & Girls Club for more information and to learn about what time the bus will be leaving. .
Teen Night
Thursday September 30th @ 1:00amThe place to be on weekends for teens in the Rec. (University Park Community Center). Come down and hang out with other teens in the evening. Shoot hoops, DJ, or just hang out with your friends. This is every Saturday. Call UPCC for more information at or email Teen Activity Coordinator Travis Richardson at .
Teen Night
Thursday September 30th @ 1:00amThe place to be on weekends for teens in the Rec. (University Park Community Center). Come down and hang out with other teens in the evening. Shoot hoops, DJ, or just hang out with your friends. This is every Saturday. Call UPCC for more information at or email Teen Activity Coordinator Travis Richardson at .
Girl Scouts Troop Meeting
Tuesday October 13th @ 4:30pmNew Columbia has a Girl Scouts Troop and want girls in 2nd – 6th grade to join in! Parents are encouraged to come and participate. If any parents are interested in becoming a troop leader please come to the meeting!
Autumn Clean Up Days
Saturday October 17th @ 10:00amNeed to do a little fall cleaning? Bring your unwanted items down to the lot next to the property management office to get rid of it… for free! Darcy Vincent, Community Director, is picking up the bill for New Columbia residents to get rid off items they don’t need…
- Mattresses
- Beds
- Couches
- Large Appliances
- Paints
- Electronics
- Chemicals or Cleaning Supplies
Come down and use the large dumpsters and the staff that will be there to assist you with your clean up. This is on Saturday, October 17th and Sunday, October 18th from 10am – 3pm. For more information call Darcy at . or email
Autumn Clean Up Days
Sunday October 18th @ 10:00pmNeed to do a little fall cleaning? Bring your unwanted items down to the lot next to the property management office to get rid of it… for free! Darcy Vincent, Community Director, is picking up the bill for New Columbia residents to get rid off items they don’t need…
- Mattresses
- Beds
- Couches
- Large Appliances
- Paints
- Electronics
- Chemicals or Cleaning Supplies
Come down and use the large dumpsters and the staff that will be there to assist you with your clean up. This is on Saturday, October 17th and Sunday, October 18th from 10am – 3pm. For more information call Darcy at . or email
Portland Public Schools Late Start
Wednesday October 21st @ 10:00amLate Start for Portland Public Schools on October 21st
Energy Assistance
Thursday September 30th @ 10:00amIf you are looking for energy assistance for your utility bill, call the YWCA of Greater Portland’s Energy Assistance department. They will get you an appointment and let you know everything you need to receive that assistance. They will keep assisting residents until they run out of money – the earlier you call them the better chance you will have at getting assistance. Call YWCA at . Their appointments will be held on Wednesdays from October 2009 – January 2010.
Boys & Girls Club Parent Committee
Wednesday October 21st @ 6:30pmBoys & Girls Club wants parents to join the Parent Committee on October 21st from 6:30 – 7:30pm. Meet the Boys & Girls Club staff and other parents. Ask questions. Voice concerns. Make suggestions. Help make the Boys & Girls Club be the best place it can be for your kids and the neighbors. For more information call the club at .
Food Pass Out Day
Thursday October 29th @ 4:30pmSwing by Seeds of Harmony community garden to pick up a few fresh veggies. This is the last day of their Food Pass Out! Come by at 4:30pm with a bag to stock up on a few wholesome eats. This is a great opportunity to meet some of your neighbors who grew these veggies!
Little Kid Dance
Friday October 30th @ 7:30pmThe Regence Boys & Girls Club will host a Little Kid Dance on Friday, October 30th, from 7:30 - 9:30pm. This is open to current members of the club aged 6 – 12 years old. The cost of the dance is $1.
Harvest Hoopla!
Saturday October 31st @ 4:30pmCome celebrate the autumn season with an exciting harvest themed night of fun on Saturday, October 31st.
Get in costumes and head over to the old store front on Newman & Trenton and get your face painted! 4:30pm – 6:00pm
For parents with small youth agfes 1 – 6, head to the University Park Community Center (aka The Rec.) located at 9009 N Foss. There will be family friendly games and activities from 6:00 – 7:30pm.
Dare to walk through the haunted house at the Regence Boys & Girls Club from 6:30 – 8:30pm. It costs 25 cents to enter the haunted house.
Show off your costume in the costume contest from 7:30 – 8:30pm at the University Park Community Center (aka The Rec.) located at 9009 N Foss.
For more information on any of these activities call the University Park Community Center at .
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Tuesday August 4th @ 6:00pmJoin us on Tuesday, August 4th from 6 – 8pm for the Biggest Party of the Year! Listen to LaRhonda Steele Band, eat grilled corn among other snacks, get Henna tattoos, get your face painted, get prizes from Bingo, get into a basketball tournamet – get it all at the biggest party of the year!
For more information call the Community Building Office at .
My Story Photography Workshops
Monday August 10th @ 1:30pmJoin My Story for photography workshops – from August 10 – 20th. Learn to use different cameras as you photograph yourself, your friends and your family members! Develop your own film and print your own pictures at a professional darkroom! Show off your work at an exhibit at the Communiy Education Center!
For more information pleae contact My Story Executive Director Chris Cearnal at .
My Story Photography Workshops
Tuesday August 11th @ 1:30pmJoin My Story for photography workshops – from August 10 – 20th. Learn to use different cameras as you photography yourself, your friends and your family members! Develop your own film and print your own pictures at a professional darkroom! Show off your work at an exhibit at the Communiy Education Center!
For more information pleae contact My Story Executive Director Chris Cearnal at .
My Story Photography Workshops
Thursday August 13th @ 1:30pmJoin My Story for photography workshops – from August 10 – 20th. Learn to use different cameras as you photography yourself, your friends and your family members! Develop your own film and print your own pictures at a professional darkroom! Show off your work at an exhibit at the Communiy Education Center!
For more information pleae contact My Story Executive Director Chris Cearnal at .
Community Town Hall
Thursday September 30th @ 7:00pmCommunity Town Hall is a meeting for all residents to come together to learn about what is happening in the community, to discuss issues, to identify concerns and propose solution-oriented options. Community Town Hall occurs every second Thursday of the month from 7pm – 8pm.
Community Town Hall
Thursday September 30th @ 7:00pmCome to the New Columbia Community Town Hall meetings to learn about what is happening in your community. Guest speakers are invited on a monthly basis. To learn more about town hall contact Community Director Darcy Vincent at or call .
CREW Family Night
Friday August 14th @ 4:00pmCREW Academy will host Family Night in the Community Education Center from 4 – 6pm. Youth who participated in CREW Academy this summer will show what they learned (and did) in this family night. Parents are encouraged to attend and support their children’s accomplishments.
For more information on CREW Family Night please contact CREW Leader Ashley Brown at or email
Rosa Parks Ice Cream Social
Sunday August 16th @ 6:00pmHead on over to Rosa Parks School at 8960 N Woolsey for an Ice Cream Social! Meet teachers, staff, students and community members. Supporting your school by eating ice cream… not too bad!
My Story Photography Workshops
Monday August 17th @ 1:00amJoin My Story for photography workshops – from August 10 – 20th. Learn to use different cameras as you photography yourself, your friends and your family members! Develop your own film and print your own pictures at a professional darkroom! Show off your work at an exhibit at the Communiy Education Center!
For more information pleae contact My Story Executive Director Chris Cearnal at .
My Story Photography Workshops
Tuesday August 18th @ 1:30pmJoin My Story for photography workshops – from August 10 – 20th. Learn to use different cameras as you photography yourself, your friends and your family members! Develop your own film and print your own pictures at a professional darkroom! Show off your work at an exhibit at the Communiy Education Center!
For more information pleae contact My Story Executive Director Chris Cearnal at .
My Story Photography Workshops
Wednesday August 19th @ 1:30pmJoin My Story for photography workshops – from August 10 – 20th. Learn to use different cameras as you photography yourself, your friends and your family members! Develop your own film and print your own pictures at a professional darkroom! Show off your work at an exhibit at the Communiy Education Center!
For more information pleae contact My Story Executive Director Chris Cearnal at .
My Story Photography Workshops
Thursday August 20th @ 1:30pmJoin My Story for photography workshops – from August 10 – 20th. Learn to use different cameras as you photography yourself, your friends and your family members! Develop your own film and print your own pictures at a professional darkroom! Show off your work at an exhibit at the Communiy Education Center!
For more information pleae contact My Story Executive Director Chris Cearnal at .
Beautication Squad
Sunday August 23rd @ 4:30pmMeet under the pavillion in McCoy Park at 4:30pm to meet neighbors, grab a pick up stick and run a clean sweep of the neighborhood! This group is comprised of residents who want to keep New Columbia clean and green.
For more information email Steve Pickering at or Nick Mucci at
Owners Association Meeting
Thursday September 30th @ 6:15pmThis meeting occurs every 4th Tuesday of the month. For more information please contact Ben Wickham at
Beautication Squad
Saturday September 5th @ 9:00amThis is a specialized event created by University of Portland with the intent of assisting their community. Meet at 9am to grab a pick up stick and run a clean sweep of the neighborhood! This group is comprised of residents, local students and volunteers who want to keep New Columbia clean and green.
For more information email Steve Pickering at or Nick Mucci at
Portsmouth Neighborhood Association Meeting
Tuesday October 6th @ 7:00pmThe Portsmouth Neighborhood Association will host a community forum to discuss the status of the Clarendon school site. This meeting is for all members of the Portsmouth neighborhood which includes New Columbia. Residents are encouraged to attend and take party of this forum. Whether you want to sit back and listen or speak up and have your voice heard all participants are welcome. Meet in the New Columbia Community Education Center, 4625 N Trenton, on Tuesday, October 6th, at 7pm. For more information contact Greg at
Family Movie Night
Wednesday October 7th @ 1:00amJoin families like yours for a family movie night on October 7th at the Boys & Girls Club. The movie is Monsters vs. Aliens and there will be popcorn! Admission is free so come on down with your family and hang out with other club members. This is open to all club members and their parents/guardians. For more information call the club at .
Parent-Child Interactive Play Group
Thursday September 30th @ 9:30amJoin this group on Wednesdays from 9:30 – 11:30am for interactive play. Come down for the Neighborhood House interactive play group facilitated by Montse Shepherd.
Sauvie Island Field Trip!
Friday October 9th @ 1:00amJoin the Boys & Girls Club for a special field trip on October 9th! This is a trip to the Sauvie Island corn maze and pumpkin patch. The cost is $10. There are only 12 spots open so make sure to secure your spot now! Call Boys & Girls Club for more information and to learn about what time the bus will be leaving. .
Teen Night
Thursday September 30th @ 1:00amThe place to be on weekends for teens in the Rec. (University Park Community Center). Come down and hang out with other teens in the evening. Shoot hoops, DJ, or just hang out with your friends. This is every Saturday. Call UPCC for more information at or email Teen Activity Coordinator Travis Richardson at .
Teen Night
Thursday September 30th @ 1:00amThe place to be on weekends for teens in the Rec. (University Park Community Center). Come down and hang out with other teens in the evening. Shoot hoops, DJ, or just hang out with your friends. This is every Saturday. Call UPCC for more information at or email Teen Activity Coordinator Travis Richardson at .
Girl Scouts Troop Meeting
Tuesday October 13th @ 4:30pmNew Columbia has a Girl Scouts Troop and want girls in 2nd – 6th grade to join in! Parents are encouraged to come and participate. If any parents are interested in becoming a troop leader please come to the meeting!
Autumn Clean Up Days
Saturday October 17th @ 10:00amNeed to do a little fall cleaning? Bring your unwanted items down to the lot next to the property management office to get rid of it… for free! Darcy Vincent, Community Director, is picking up the bill for New Columbia residents to get rid off items they don’t need…
- Mattresses
- Beds
- Couches
- Large Appliances
- Paints
- Electronics
- Chemicals or Cleaning Supplies
Come down and use the large dumpsters and the staff that will be there to assist you with your clean up. This is on Saturday, October 17th and Sunday, October 18th from 10am – 3pm. For more information call Darcy at . or email
Autumn Clean Up Days
Sunday October 18th @ 10:00pmNeed to do a little fall cleaning? Bring your unwanted items down to the lot next to the property management office to get rid of it… for free! Darcy Vincent, Community Director, is picking up the bill for New Columbia residents to get rid off items they don’t need…
- Mattresses
- Beds
- Couches
- Large Appliances
- Paints
- Electronics
- Chemicals or Cleaning Supplies
Come down and use the large dumpsters and the staff that will be there to assist you with your clean up. This is on Saturday, October 17th and Sunday, October 18th from 10am – 3pm. For more information call Darcy at . or email
Portland Public Schools Late Start
Wednesday October 21st @ 10:00amLate Start for Portland Public Schools on October 21st
Energy Assistance
Thursday September 30th @ 10:00amIf you are looking for energy assistance for your utility bill, call the YWCA of Greater Portland’s Energy Assistance department. They will get you an appointment and let you know everything you need to receive that assistance. They will keep assisting residents until they run out of money – the earlier you call them the better chance you will have at getting assistance. Call YWCA at . Their appointments will be held on Wednesdays from October 2009 – January 2010.
Boys & Girls Club Parent Committee
Wednesday October 21st @ 6:30pmBoys & Girls Club wants parents to join the Parent Committee on October 21st from 6:30 – 7:30pm. Meet the Boys & Girls Club staff and other parents. Ask questions. Voice concerns. Make suggestions. Help make the Boys & Girls Club be the best place it can be for your kids and the neighbors. For more information call the club at .
Food Pass Out Day
Thursday October 29th @ 4:30pmSwing by Seeds of Harmony community garden to pick up a few fresh veggies. This is the last day of their Food Pass Out! Come by at 4:30pm with a bag to stock up on a few wholesome eats. This is a great opportunity to meet some of your neighbors who grew these veggies!
Little Kid Dance
Friday October 30th @ 7:30pmThe Regence Boys & Girls Club will host a Little Kid Dance on Friday, October 30th, from 7:30 - 9:30pm. This is open to current members of the club aged 6 – 12 years old. The cost of the dance is $1.
Harvest Hoopla!
Saturday October 31st @ 4:30pmCome celebrate the autumn season with an exciting harvest themed night of fun on Saturday, October 31st.
Get in costumes and head over to the old store front on Newman & Trenton and get your face painted! 4:30pm – 6:00pm
For parents with small youth agfes 1 – 6, head to the University Park Community Center (aka The Rec.) located at 9009 N Foss. There will be family friendly games and activities from 6:00 – 7:30pm.
Dare to walk through the haunted house at the Regence Boys & Girls Club from 6:30 – 8:30pm. It costs 25 cents to enter the haunted house.
Show off your costume in the costume contest from 7:30 – 8:30pm at the University Park Community Center (aka The Rec.) located at 9009 N Foss.
For more information on any of these activities call the University Park Community Center at .
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Tuesday August 4th @ 6:00pmJoin us on Tuesday, August 4th from 6 – 8pm for the Biggest Party of the Year! Listen to LaRhonda Steele Band, eat grilled corn among other snacks, get Henna tattoos, get your face painted, get prizes from Bingo, get into a basketball tournamet – get it all at the biggest party of the year!
For more information call the Community Building Office at .
My Story Photography Workshops
Monday August 10th @ 1:30pmJoin My Story for photography workshops – from August 10 – 20th. Learn to use different cameras as you photograph yourself, your friends and your family members! Develop your own film and print your own pictures at a professional darkroom! Show off your work at an exhibit at the Communiy Education Center!
For more information pleae contact My Story Executive Director Chris Cearnal at .
My Story Photography Workshops
Tuesday August 11th @ 1:30pmJoin My Story for photography workshops – from August 10 – 20th. Learn to use different cameras as you photography yourself, your friends and your family members! Develop your own film and print your own pictures at a professional darkroom! Show off your work at an exhibit at the Communiy Education Center!
For more information pleae contact My Story Executive Director Chris Cearnal at .
My Story Photography Workshops
Thursday August 13th @ 1:30pmJoin My Story for photography workshops – from August 10 – 20th. Learn to use different cameras as you photography yourself, your friends and your family members! Develop your own film and print your own pictures at a professional darkroom! Show off your work at an exhibit at the Communiy Education Center!
For more information pleae contact My Story Executive Director Chris Cearnal at .
Community Town Hall
Thursday September 30th @ 7:00pmCommunity Town Hall is a meeting for all residents to come together to learn about what is happening in the community, to discuss issues, to identify concerns and propose solution-oriented options. Community Town Hall occurs every second Thursday of the month from 7pm – 8pm.
Community Town Hall
Thursday September 30th @ 7:00pmCome to the New Columbia Community Town Hall meetings to learn about what is happening in your community. Guest speakers are invited on a monthly basis. To learn more about town hall contact Community Director Darcy Vincent at or call .
CREW Family Night
Friday August 14th @ 4:00pmCREW Academy will host Family Night in the Community Education Center from 4 – 6pm. Youth who participated in CREW Academy this summer will show what they learned (and did) in this family night. Parents are encouraged to attend and support their children’s accomplishments.
For more information on CREW Family Night please contact CREW Leader Ashley Brown at or email
Rosa Parks Ice Cream Social
Sunday August 16th @ 6:00pmHead on over to Rosa Parks School at 8960 N Woolsey for an Ice Cream Social! Meet teachers, staff, students and community members. Supporting your school by eating ice cream… not too bad!
My Story Photography Workshops
Monday August 17th @ 1:00amJoin My Story for photography workshops – from August 10 – 20th. Learn to use different cameras as you photography yourself, your friends and your family members! Develop your own film and print your own pictures at a professional darkroom! Show off your work at an exhibit at the Communiy Education Center!
For more information pleae contact My Story Executive Director Chris Cearnal at .
My Story Photography Workshops
Tuesday August 18th @ 1:30pmJoin My Story for photography workshops – from August 10 – 20th. Learn to use different cameras as you photography yourself, your friends and your family members! Develop your own film and print your own pictures at a professional darkroom! Show off your work at an exhibit at the Communiy Education Center!
For more information pleae contact My Story Executive Director Chris Cearnal at .
My Story Photography Workshops
Wednesday August 19th @ 1:30pmJoin My Story for photography workshops – from August 10 – 20th. Learn to use different cameras as you photography yourself, your friends and your family members! Develop your own film and print your own pictures at a professional darkroom! Show off your work at an exhibit at the Communiy Education Center!
For more information pleae contact My Story Executive Director Chris Cearnal at .
My Story Photography Workshops
Thursday August 20th @ 1:30pmJoin My Story for photography workshops – from August 10 – 20th. Learn to use different cameras as you photography yourself, your friends and your family members! Develop your own film and print your own pictures at a professional darkroom! Show off your work at an exhibit at the Communiy Education Center!
For more information pleae contact My Story Executive Director Chris Cearnal at .
Beautication Squad
Sunday August 23rd @ 4:30pmMeet under the pavillion in McCoy Park at 4:30pm to meet neighbors, grab a pick up stick and run a clean sweep of the neighborhood! This group is comprised of residents who want to keep New Columbia clean and green.
For more information email Steve Pickering at or Nick Mucci at
Owners Association Meeting
Thursday September 30th @ 6:15pmThis meeting occurs every 4th Tuesday of the month. For more information please contact Ben Wickham at
Beautication Squad
Saturday September 5th @ 9:00amThis is a specialized event created by University of Portland with the intent of assisting their community. Meet at 9am to grab a pick up stick and run a clean sweep of the neighborhood! This group is comprised of residents, local students and volunteers who want to keep New Columbia clean and green.
For more information email Steve Pickering at or Nick Mucci at
Portsmouth Neighborhood Association Meeting
Tuesday October 6th @ 7:00pmThe Portsmouth Neighborhood Association will host a community forum to discuss the status of the Clarendon school site. This meeting is for all members of the Portsmouth neighborhood which includes New Columbia. Residents are encouraged to attend and take party of this forum. Whether you want to sit back and listen or speak up and have your voice heard all participants are welcome. Meet in the New Columbia Community Education Center, 4625 N Trenton, on Tuesday, October 6th, at 7pm. For more information contact Greg at
Family Movie Night
Wednesday October 7th @ 1:00amJoin families like yours for a family movie night on October 7th at the Boys & Girls Club. The movie is Monsters vs. Aliens and there will be popcorn! Admission is free so come on down with your family and hang out with other club members. This is open to all club members and their parents/guardians. For more information call the club at .
Parent-Child Interactive Play Group
Thursday September 30th @ 9:30amJoin this group on Wednesdays from 9:30 – 11:30am for interactive play. Come down for the Neighborhood House interactive play group facilitated by Montse Shepherd.
Sauvie Island Field Trip!
Friday October 9th @ 1:00amJoin the Boys & Girls Club for a special field trip on October 9th! This is a trip to the Sauvie Island corn maze and pumpkin patch. The cost is $10. There are only 12 spots open so make sure to secure your spot now! Call Boys & Girls Club for more information and to learn about what time the bus will be leaving. .
Teen Night
Thursday September 30th @ 1:00amThe place to be on weekends for teens in the Rec. (University Park Community Center). Come down and hang out with other teens in the evening. Shoot hoops, DJ, or just hang out with your friends. This is every Saturday. Call UPCC for more information at or email Teen Activity Coordinator Travis Richardson at .
Teen Night
Thursday September 30th @ 1:00amThe place to be on weekends for teens in the Rec. (University Park Community Center). Come down and hang out with other teens in the evening. Shoot hoops, DJ, or just hang out with your friends. This is every Saturday. Call UPCC for more information at or email Teen Activity Coordinator Travis Richardson at .
Girl Scouts Troop Meeting
Tuesday October 13th @ 4:30pmNew Columbia has a Girl Scouts Troop and want girls in 2nd – 6th grade to join in! Parents are encouraged to come and participate. If any parents are interested in becoming a troop leader please come to the meeting!
Autumn Clean Up Days
Saturday October 17th @ 10:00amNeed to do a little fall cleaning? Bring your unwanted items down to the lot next to the property management office to get rid of it… for free! Darcy Vincent, Community Director, is picking up the bill for New Columbia residents to get rid off items they don’t need…
- Mattresses
- Beds
- Couches
- Large Appliances
- Paints
- Electronics
- Chemicals or Cleaning Supplies
Come down and use the large dumpsters and the staff that will be there to assist you with your clean up. This is on Saturday, October 17th and Sunday, October 18th from 10am – 3pm. For more information call Darcy at . or email
Autumn Clean Up Days
Sunday October 18th @ 10:00pmNeed to do a little fall cleaning? Bring your unwanted items down to the lot next to the property management office to get rid of it… for free! Darcy Vincent, Community Director, is picking up the bill for New Columbia residents to get rid off items they don’t need…
- Mattresses
- Beds
- Couches
- Large Appliances
- Paints
- Electronics
- Chemicals or Cleaning Supplies
Come down and use the large dumpsters and the staff that will be there to assist you with your clean up. This is on Saturday, October 17th and Sunday, October 18th from 10am – 3pm. For more information call Darcy at . or email
Portland Public Schools Late Start
Wednesday October 21st @ 10:00amLate Start for Portland Public Schools on October 21st
Energy Assistance
Thursday September 30th @ 10:00amIf you are looking for energy assistance for your utility bill, call the YWCA of Greater Portland’s Energy Assistance department. They will get you an appointment and let you know everything you need to receive that assistance. They will keep assisting residents until they run out of money – the earlier you call them the better chance you will have at getting assistance. Call YWCA at . Their appointments will be held on Wednesdays from October 2009 – January 2010.
Boys & Girls Club Parent Committee
Wednesday October 21st @ 6:30pmBoys & Girls Club wants parents to join the Parent Committee on October 21st from 6:30 – 7:30pm. Meet the Boys & Girls Club staff and other parents. Ask questions. Voice concerns. Make suggestions. Help make the Boys & Girls Club be the best place it can be for your kids and the neighbors. For more information call the club at .
Food Pass Out Day
Thursday October 29th @ 4:30pmSwing by Seeds of Harmony community garden to pick up a few fresh veggies. This is the last day of their Food Pass Out! Come by at 4:30pm with a bag to stock up on a few wholesome eats. This is a great opportunity to meet some of your neighbors who grew these veggies!
Little Kid Dance
Friday October 30th @ 7:30pmThe Regence Boys & Girls Club will host a Little Kid Dance on Friday, October 30th, from 7:30 - 9:30pm. This is open to current members of the club aged 6 – 12 years old. The cost of the dance is $1.
Harvest Hoopla!
Saturday October 31st @ 4:30pmCome celebrate the autumn season with an exciting harvest themed night of fun on Saturday, October 31st.
Get in costumes and head over to the old store front on Newman & Trenton and get your face painted! 4:30pm – 6:00pm
For parents with small youth agfes 1 – 6, head to the University Park Community Center (aka The Rec.) located at 9009 N Foss. There will be family friendly games and activities from 6:00 – 7:30pm.
Dare to walk through the haunted house at the Regence Boys & Girls Club from 6:30 – 8:30pm. It costs 25 cents to enter the haunted house.
Show off your costume in the costume contest from 7:30 – 8:30pm at the University Park Community Center (aka The Rec.) located at 9009 N Foss.
For more information on any of these activities call the University Park Community Center at .
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Tuesday August 4th @ 6:00pmJoin us on Tuesday, August 4th from 6 – 8pm for the Biggest Party of the Year! Listen to LaRhonda Steele Band, eat grilled corn among other snacks, get Henna tattoos, get your face painted, get prizes from Bingo, get into a basketball tournamet – get it all at the biggest party of the year!
For more information call the Community Building Office at .
My Story Photography Workshops
Monday August 10th @ 1:30pmJoin My Story for photography workshops – from August 10 – 20th. Learn to use different cameras as you photograph yourself, your friends and your family members! Develop your own film and print your own pictures at a professional darkroom! Show off your work at an exhibit at the Communiy Education Center!
For more information pleae contact My Story Executive Director Chris Cearnal at .
My Story Photography Workshops
Tuesday August 11th @ 1:30pmJoin My Story for photography workshops – from August 10 – 20th. Learn to use different cameras as you photography yourself, your friends and your family members! Develop your own film and print your own pictures at a professional darkroom! Show off your work at an exhibit at the Communiy Education Center!
For more information pleae contact My Story Executive Director Chris Cearnal at .
My Story Photography Workshops
Thursday August 13th @ 1:30pmJoin My Story for photography workshops – from August 10 – 20th. Learn to use different cameras as you photography yourself, your friends and your family members! Develop your own film and print your own pictures at a professional darkroom! Show off your work at an exhibit at the Communiy Education Center!
For more information pleae contact My Story Executive Director Chris Cearnal at .
Community Town Hall
Thursday September 30th @ 7:00pmCommunity Town Hall is a meeting for all residents to come together to learn about what is happening in the community, to discuss issues, to identify concerns and propose solution-oriented options. Community Town Hall occurs every second Thursday of the month from 7pm – 8pm.
Community Town Hall
Thursday September 30th @ 7:00pmCome to the New Columbia Community Town Hall meetings to learn about what is happening in your community. Guest speakers are invited on a monthly basis. To learn more about town hall contact Community Director Darcy Vincent at or call .
CREW Family Night
Friday August 14th @ 4:00pmCREW Academy will host Family Night in the Community Education Center from 4 – 6pm. Youth who participated in CREW Academy this summer will show what they learned (and did) in this family night. Parents are encouraged to attend and support their children’s accomplishments.
For more information on CREW Family Night please contact CREW Leader Ashley Brown at or email
Rosa Parks Ice Cream Social
Sunday August 16th @ 6:00pmHead on over to Rosa Parks School at 8960 N Woolsey for an Ice Cream Social! Meet teachers, staff, students and community members. Supporting your school by eating ice cream… not too bad!
My Story Photography Workshops
Monday August 17th @ 1:00amJoin My Story for photography workshops – from August 10 – 20th. Learn to use different cameras as you photography yourself, your friends and your family members! Develop your own film and print your own pictures at a professional darkroom! Show off your work at an exhibit at the Communiy Education Center!
For more information pleae contact My Story Executive Director Chris Cearnal at .
My Story Photography Workshops
Tuesday August 18th @ 1:30pmJoin My Story for photography workshops – from August 10 – 20th. Learn to use different cameras as you photography yourself, your friends and your family members! Develop your own film and print your own pictures at a professional darkroom! Show off your work at an exhibit at the Communiy Education Center!
For more information pleae contact My Story Executive Director Chris Cearnal at .
My Story Photography Workshops
Wednesday August 19th @ 1:30pmJoin My Story for photography workshops – from August 10 – 20th. Learn to use different cameras as you photography yourself, your friends and your family members! Develop your own film and print your own pictures at a professional darkroom! Show off your work at an exhibit at the Communiy Education Center!
For more information pleae contact My Story Executive Director Chris Cearnal at .
My Story Photography Workshops
Thursday August 20th @ 1:30pmJoin My Story for photography workshops – from August 10 – 20th. Learn to use different cameras as you photography yourself, your friends and your family members! Develop your own film and print your own pictures at a professional darkroom! Show off your work at an exhibit at the Communiy Education Center!
For more information pleae contact My Story Executive Director Chris Cearnal at .
Beautication Squad
Sunday August 23rd @ 4:30pmMeet under the pavillion in McCoy Park at 4:30pm to meet neighbors, grab a pick up stick and run a clean sweep of the neighborhood! This group is comprised of residents who want to keep New Columbia clean and green.
For more information email Steve Pickering at or Nick Mucci at
Owners Association Meeting
Thursday September 30th @ 6:15pmThis meeting occurs every 4th Tuesday of the month. For more information please contact Ben Wickham at
Beautication Squad
Saturday September 5th @ 9:00amThis is a specialized event created by University of Portland with the intent of assisting their community. Meet at 9am to grab a pick up stick and run a clean sweep of the neighborhood! This group is comprised of residents, local students and volunteers who want to keep New Columbia clean and green.
For more information email Steve Pickering at or Nick Mucci at
Portsmouth Neighborhood Association Meeting
Tuesday October 6th @ 7:00pmThe Portsmouth Neighborhood Association will host a community forum to discuss the status of the Clarendon school site. This meeting is for all members of the Portsmouth neighborhood which includes New Columbia. Residents are encouraged to attend and take party of this forum. Whether you want to sit back and listen or speak up and have your voice heard all participants are welcome. Meet in the New Columbia Community Education Center, 4625 N Trenton, on Tuesday, October 6th, at 7pm. For more information contact Greg at
Family Movie Night
Wednesday October 7th @ 1:00amJoin families like yours for a family movie night on October 7th at the Boys & Girls Club. The movie is Monsters vs. Aliens and there will be popcorn! Admission is free so come on down with your family and hang out with other club members. This is open to all club members and their parents/guardians. For more information call the club at .
Parent-Child Interactive Play Group
Thursday September 30th @ 9:30amJoin this group on Wednesdays from 9:30 – 11:30am for interactive play. Come down for the Neighborhood House interactive play group facilitated by Montse Shepherd.
Sauvie Island Field Trip!
Friday October 9th @ 1:00amJoin the Boys & Girls Club for a special field trip on October 9th! This is a trip to the Sauvie Island corn maze and pumpkin patch. The cost is $10. There are only 12 spots open so make sure to secure your spot now! Call Boys & Girls Club for more information and to learn about what time the bus will be leaving. .
Teen Night
Thursday September 30th @ 1:00amThe place to be on weekends for teens in the Rec. (University Park Community Center). Come down and hang out with other teens in the evening. Shoot hoops, DJ, or just hang out with your friends. This is every Saturday. Call UPCC for more information at or email Teen Activity Coordinator Travis Richardson at .
Teen Night
Thursday September 30th @ 1:00amThe place to be on weekends for teens in the Rec. (University Park Community Center). Come down and hang out with other teens in the evening. Shoot hoops, DJ, or just hang out with your friends. This is every Saturday. Call UPCC for more information at or email Teen Activity Coordinator Travis Richardson at .
Girl Scouts Troop Meeting
Tuesday October 13th @ 4:30pmNew Columbia has a Girl Scouts Troop and want girls in 2nd – 6th grade to join in! Parents are encouraged to come and participate. If any parents are interested in becoming a troop leader please come to the meeting!
Autumn Clean Up Days
Saturday October 17th @ 10:00amNeed to do a little fall cleaning? Bring your unwanted items down to the lot next to the property management office to get rid of it… for free! Darcy Vincent, Community Director, is picking up the bill for New Columbia residents to get rid off items they don’t need…
- Mattresses
- Beds
- Couches
- Large Appliances
- Paints
- Electronics
- Chemicals or Cleaning Supplies
Come down and use the large dumpsters and the staff that will be there to assist you with your clean up. This is on Saturday, October 17th and Sunday, October 18th from 10am – 3pm. For more information call Darcy at . or email
Autumn Clean Up Days
Sunday October 18th @ 10:00pmNeed to do a little fall cleaning? Bring your unwanted items down to the lot next to the property management office to get rid of it… for free! Darcy Vincent, Community Director, is picking up the bill for New Columbia residents to get rid off items they don’t need…
- Mattresses
- Beds
- Couches
- Large Appliances
- Paints
- Electronics
- Chemicals or Cleaning Supplies
Come down and use the large dumpsters and the staff that will be there to assist you with your clean up. This is on Saturday, October 17th and Sunday, October 18th from 10am – 3pm. For more information call Darcy at . or email
Portland Public Schools Late Start
Wednesday October 21st @ 10:00amLate Start for Portland Public Schools on October 21st
Energy Assistance
Thursday September 30th @ 10:00amIf you are looking for energy assistance for your utility bill, call the YWCA of Greater Portland’s Energy Assistance department. They will get you an appointment and let you know everything you need to receive that assistance. They will keep assisting residents until they run out of money – the earlier you call them the better chance you will have at getting assistance. Call YWCA at . Their appointments will be held on Wednesdays from October 2009 – January 2010.
Boys & Girls Club Parent Committee
Wednesday October 21st @ 6:30pmBoys & Girls Club wants parents to join the Parent Committee on October 21st from 6:30 – 7:30pm. Meet the Boys & Girls Club staff and other parents. Ask questions. Voice concerns. Make suggestions. Help make the Boys & Girls Club be the best place it can be for your kids and the neighbors. For more information call the club at .
Food Pass Out Day
Thursday October 29th @ 4:30pmSwing by Seeds of Harmony community garden to pick up a few fresh veggies. This is the last day of their Food Pass Out! Come by at 4:30pm with a bag to stock up on a few wholesome eats. This is a great opportunity to meet some of your neighbors who grew these veggies!
Little Kid Dance
Friday October 30th @ 7:30pmThe Regence Boys & Girls Club will host a Little Kid Dance on Friday, October 30th, from 7:30 - 9:30pm. This is open to current members of the club aged 6 – 12 years old. The cost of the dance is $1.
Harvest Hoopla!
Saturday October 31st @ 4:30pmCome celebrate the autumn season with an exciting harvest themed night of fun on Saturday, October 31st.
Get in costumes and head over to the old store front on Newman & Trenton and get your face painted! 4:30pm – 6:00pm
For parents with small youth agfes 1 – 6, head to the University Park Community Center (aka The Rec.) located at 9009 N Foss. There will be family friendly games and activities from 6:00 – 7:30pm.
Dare to walk through the haunted house at the Regence Boys & Girls Club from 6:30 – 8:30pm. It costs 25 cents to enter the haunted house.
Show off your costume in the costume contest from 7:30 – 8:30pm at the University Park Community Center (aka The Rec.) located at 9009 N Foss.
For more information on any of these activities call the University Park Community Center at .
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Tuesday August 4th @ 6:00pmJoin us on Tuesday, August 4th from 6 – 8pm for the Biggest Party of the Year! Listen to LaRhonda Steele Band, eat grilled corn among other snacks, get Henna tattoos, get your face painted, get prizes from Bingo, get into a basketball tournamet – get it all at the biggest party of the year!
For more information call the Community Building Office at .
My Story Photography Workshops
Monday August 10th @ 1:30pmJoin My Story for photography workshops – from August 10 – 20th. Learn to use different cameras as you photograph yourself, your friends and your family members! Develop your own film and print your own pictures at a professional darkroom! Show off your work at an exhibit at the Communiy Education Center!
For more information pleae contact My Story Executive Director Chris Cearnal at .
My Story Photography Workshops
Tuesday August 11th @ 1:30pmJoin My Story for photography workshops – from August 10 – 20th. Learn to use different cameras as you photography yourself, your friends and your family members! Develop your own film and print your own pictures at a professional darkroom! Show off your work at an exhibit at the Communiy Education Center!
For more information pleae contact My Story Executive Director Chris Cearnal at .
My Story Photography Workshops
Thursday August 13th @ 1:30pmJoin My Story for photography workshops – from August 10 – 20th. Learn to use different cameras as you photography yourself, your friends and your family members! Develop your own film and print your own pictures at a professional darkroom! Show off your work at an exhibit at the Communiy Education Center!
For more information pleae contact My Story Executive Director Chris Cearnal at .
Community Town Hall
Thursday September 30th @ 7:00pmCommunity Town Hall is a meeting for all residents to come together to learn about what is happening in the community, to discuss issues, to identify concerns and propose solution-oriented options. Community Town Hall occurs every second Thursday of the month from 7pm – 8pm.
Community Town Hall
Thursday September 30th @ 7:00pmCome to the New Columbia Community Town Hall meetings to learn about what is happening in your community. Guest speakers are invited on a monthly basis. To learn more about town hall contact Community Director Darcy Vincent at or call .
CREW Family Night
Friday August 14th @ 4:00pmCREW Academy will host Family Night in the Community Education Center from 4 – 6pm. Youth who participated in CREW Academy this summer will show what they learned (and did) in this family night. Parents are encouraged to attend and support their children’s accomplishments.
For more information on CREW Family Night please contact CREW Leader Ashley Brown at or email
Rosa Parks Ice Cream Social
Sunday August 16th @ 6:00pmHead on over to Rosa Parks School at 8960 N Woolsey for an Ice Cream Social! Meet teachers, staff, students and community members. Supporting your school by eating ice cream… not too bad!
My Story Photography Workshops
Monday August 17th @ 1:00amJoin My Story for photography workshops – from August 10 – 20th. Learn to use different cameras as you photography yourself, your friends and your family members! Develop your own film and print your own pictures at a professional darkroom! Show off your work at an exhibit at the Communiy Education Center!
For more information pleae contact My Story Executive Director Chris Cearnal at .
My Story Photography Workshops
Tuesday August 18th @ 1:30pmJoin My Story for photography workshops – from August 10 – 20th. Learn to use different cameras as you photography yourself, your friends and your family members! Develop your own film and print your own pictures at a professional darkroom! Show off your work at an exhibit at the Communiy Education Center!
For more information pleae contact My Story Executive Director Chris Cearnal at .
My Story Photography Workshops
Wednesday August 19th @ 1:30pmJoin My Story for photography workshops – from August 10 – 20th. Learn to use different cameras as you photography yourself, your friends and your family members! Develop your own film and print your own pictures at a professional darkroom! Show off your work at an exhibit at the Communiy Education Center!
For more information pleae contact My Story Executive Director Chris Cearnal at .
My Story Photography Workshops
Thursday August 20th @ 1:30pmJoin My Story for photography workshops – from August 10 – 20th. Learn to use different cameras as you photography yourself, your friends and your family members! Develop your own film and print your own pictures at a professional darkroom! Show off your work at an exhibit at the Communiy Education Center!
For more information pleae contact My Story Executive Director Chris Cearnal at .
Beautication Squad
Sunday August 23rd @ 4:30pmMeet under the pavillion in McCoy Park at 4:30pm to meet neighbors, grab a pick up stick and run a clean sweep of the neighborhood! This group is comprised of residents who want to keep New Columbia clean and green.
For more information email Steve Pickering at or Nick Mucci at
Owners Association Meeting
Thursday September 30th @ 6:15pmThis meeting occurs every 4th Tuesday of the month. For more information please contact Ben Wickham at
Beautication Squad
Saturday September 5th @ 9:00amThis is a specialized event created by University of Portland with the intent of assisting their community. Meet at 9am to grab a pick up stick and run a clean sweep of the neighborhood! This group is comprised of residents, local students and volunteers who want to keep New Columbia clean and green.
For more information email Steve Pickering at or Nick Mucci at
Portsmouth Neighborhood Association Meeting
Tuesday October 6th @ 7:00pmThe Portsmouth Neighborhood Association will host a community forum to discuss the status of the Clarendon school site. This meeting is for all members of the Portsmouth neighborhood which includes New Columbia. Residents are encouraged to attend and take party of this forum. Whether you want to sit back and listen or speak up and have your voice heard all participants are welcome. Meet in the New Columbia Community Education Center, 4625 N Trenton, on Tuesday, October 6th, at 7pm. For more information contact Greg at
Family Movie Night
Wednesday October 7th @ 1:00amJoin families like yours for a family movie night on October 7th at the Boys & Girls Club. The movie is Monsters vs. Aliens and there will be popcorn! Admission is free so come on down with your family and hang out with other club members. This is open to all club members and their parents/guardians. For more information call the club at .
Parent-Child Interactive Play Group
Thursday September 30th @ 9:30amJoin this group on Wednesdays from 9:30 – 11:30am for interactive play. Come down for the Neighborhood House interactive play group facilitated by Montse Shepherd.
Sauvie Island Field Trip!
Friday October 9th @ 1:00amJoin the Boys & Girls Club for a special field trip on October 9th! This is a trip to the Sauvie Island corn maze and pumpkin patch. The cost is $10. There are only 12 spots open so make sure to secure your spot now! Call Boys & Girls Club for more information and to learn about what time the bus will be leaving. .
Teen Night
Thursday September 30th @ 1:00amThe place to be on weekends for teens in the Rec. (University Park Community Center). Come down and hang out with other teens in the evening. Shoot hoops, DJ, or just hang out with your friends. This is every Saturday. Call UPCC for more information at or email Teen Activity Coordinator Travis Richardson at .
Teen Night
Thursday September 30th @ 1:00amThe place to be on weekends for teens in the Rec. (University Park Community Center). Come down and hang out with other teens in the evening. Shoot hoops, DJ, or just hang out with your friends. This is every Saturday. Call UPCC for more information at or email Teen Activity Coordinator Travis Richardson at .
Girl Scouts Troop Meeting
Tuesday October 13th @ 4:30pmNew Columbia has a Girl Scouts Troop and want girls in 2nd – 6th grade to join in! Parents are encouraged to come and participate. If any parents are interested in becoming a troop leader please come to the meeting!
Autumn Clean Up Days
Saturday October 17th @ 10:00amNeed to do a little fall cleaning? Bring your unwanted items down to the lot next to the property management office to get rid of it… for free! Darcy Vincent, Community Director, is picking up the bill for New Columbia residents to get rid off items they don’t need…
- Mattresses
- Beds
- Couches
- Large Appliances
- Paints
- Electronics
- Chemicals or Cleaning Supplies
Come down and use the large dumpsters and the staff that will be there to assist you with your clean up. This is on Saturday, October 17th and Sunday, October 18th from 10am – 3pm. For more information call Darcy at . or email
Autumn Clean Up Days
Sunday October 18th @ 10:00pmNeed to do a little fall cleaning? Bring your unwanted items down to the lot next to the property management office to get rid of it… for free! Darcy Vincent, Community Director, is picking up the bill for New Columbia residents to get rid off items they don’t need…
- Mattresses
- Beds
- Couches
- Large Appliances
- Paints
- Electronics
- Chemicals or Cleaning Supplies
Come down and use the large dumpsters and the staff that will be there to assist you with your clean up. This is on Saturday, October 17th and Sunday, October 18th from 10am – 3pm. For more information call Darcy at . or email
Portland Public Schools Late Start
Wednesday October 21st @ 10:00amLate Start for Portland Public Schools on October 21st
Energy Assistance
Thursday September 30th @ 10:00amIf you are looking for energy assistance for your utility bill, call the YWCA of Greater Portland’s Energy Assistance department. They will get you an appointment and let you know everything you need to receive that assistance. They will keep assisting residents until they run out of money – the earlier you call them the better chance you will have at getting assistance. Call YWCA at . Their appointments will be held on Wednesdays from October 2009 – January 2010.
Boys & Girls Club Parent Committee
Wednesday October 21st @ 6:30pmBoys & Girls Club wants parents to join the Parent Committee on October 21st from 6:30 – 7:30pm. Meet the Boys & Girls Club staff and other parents. Ask questions. Voice concerns. Make suggestions. Help make the Boys & Girls Club be the best place it can be for your kids and the neighbors. For more information call the club at .
Food Pass Out Day
Thursday October 29th @ 4:30pmSwing by Seeds of Harmony community garden to pick up a few fresh veggies. This is the last day of their Food Pass Out! Come by at 4:30pm with a bag to stock up on a few wholesome eats. This is a great opportunity to meet some of your neighbors who grew these veggies!
Little Kid Dance
Friday October 30th @ 7:30pmThe Regence Boys & Girls Club will host a Little Kid Dance on Friday, October 30th, from 7:30 - 9:30pm. This is open to current members of the club aged 6 – 12 years old. The cost of the dance is $1.
Harvest Hoopla!
Saturday October 31st @ 4:30pmCome celebrate the autumn season with an exciting harvest themed night of fun on Saturday, October 31st.
Get in costumes and head over to the old store front on Newman & Trenton and get your face painted! 4:30pm – 6:00pm
For parents with small youth agfes 1 – 6, head to the University Park Community Center (aka The Rec.) located at 9009 N Foss. There will be family friendly games and activities from 6:00 – 7:30pm.
Dare to walk through the haunted house at the Regence Boys & Girls Club from 6:30 – 8:30pm. It costs 25 cents to enter the haunted house.
Show off your costume in the costume contest from 7:30 – 8:30pm at the University Park Community Center (aka The Rec.) located at 9009 N Foss.
For more information on any of these activities call the University Park Community Center at .
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National Night Out!
Tuesday August 4th @ 6:00pmJoin us on Tuesday, August 4th from 6 – 8pm for the Biggest Party of the Year! Listen to LaRhonda Steele Band, eat grilled corn among other snacks, get Henna tattoos, get your face painted, get prizes from Bingo, get into a basketball tournamet – get it all at the biggest party of the year!
For more information call the Community Building Office at .
My Story Photography Workshops
Monday August 10th @ 1:30pmJoin My Story for photography workshops – from August 10 – 20th. Learn to use different cameras as you photograph yourself, your friends and your family members! Develop your own film and print your own pictures at a professional darkroom! Show off your work at an exhibit at the Communiy Education Center!
For more information pleae contact My Story Executive Director Chris Cearnal at .
My Story Photography Workshops
Tuesday August 11th @ 1:30pmJoin My Story for photography workshops – from August 10 – 20th. Learn to use different cameras as you photography yourself, your friends and your family members! Develop your own film and print your own pictures at a professional darkroom! Show off your work at an exhibit at the Communiy Education Center!
For more information pleae contact My Story Executive Director Chris Cearnal at .
My Story Photography Workshops
Thursday August 13th @ 1:30pmJoin My Story for photography workshops – from August 10 – 20th. Learn to use different cameras as you photography yourself, your friends and your family members! Develop your own film and print your own pictures at a professional darkroom! Show off your work at an exhibit at the Communiy Education Center!
For more information pleae contact My Story Executive Director Chris Cearnal at .
Community Town Hall
Thursday September 30th @ 7:00pmCommunity Town Hall is a meeting for all residents to come together to learn about what is happening in the community, to discuss issues, to identify concerns and propose solution-oriented options. Community Town Hall occurs every second Thursday of the month from 7pm – 8pm.
Community Town Hall
Thursday September 30th @ 7:00pmCome to the New Columbia Community Town Hall meetings to learn about what is happening in your community. Guest speakers are invited on a monthly basis. To learn more about town hall contact Community Director Darcy Vincent at or call .
CREW Family Night
Friday August 14th @ 4:00pmCREW Academy will host Family Night in the Community Education Center from 4 – 6pm. Youth who participated in CREW Academy this summer will show what they learned (and did) in this family night. Parents are encouraged to attend and support their children’s accomplishments.
For more information on CREW Family Night please contact CREW Leader Ashley Brown at or email
Rosa Parks Ice Cream Social
Sunday August 16th @ 6:00pmHead on over to Rosa Parks School at 8960 N Woolsey for an Ice Cream Social! Meet teachers, staff, students and community members. Supporting your school by eating ice cream… not too bad!
My Story Photography Workshops
Monday August 17th @ 1:00amJoin My Story for photography workshops – from August 10 – 20th. Learn to use different cameras as you photography yourself, your friends and your family members! Develop your own film and print your own pictures at a professional darkroom! Show off your work at an exhibit at the Communiy Education Center!
For more information pleae contact My Story Executive Director Chris Cearnal at .
My Story Photography Workshops
Tuesday August 18th @ 1:30pmJoin My Story for photography workshops – from August 10 – 20th. Learn to use different cameras as you photography yourself, your friends and your family members! Develop your own film and print your own pictures at a professional darkroom! Show off your work at an exhibit at the Communiy Education Center!
For more information pleae contact My Story Executive Director Chris Cearnal at .
My Story Photography Workshops
Wednesday August 19th @ 1:30pmJoin My Story for photography workshops – from August 10 – 20th. Learn to use different cameras as you photography yourself, your friends and your family members! Develop your own film and print your own pictures at a professional darkroom! Show off your work at an exhibit at the Communiy Education Center!
For more information pleae contact My Story Executive Director Chris Cearnal at .
My Story Photography Workshops
Thursday August 20th @ 1:30pmJoin My Story for photography workshops – from August 10 – 20th. Learn to use different cameras as you photography yourself, your friends and your family members! Develop your own film and print your own pictures at a professional darkroom! Show off your work at an exhibit at the Communiy Education Center!
For more information pleae contact My Story Executive Director Chris Cearnal at .
Beautication Squad
Sunday August 23rd @ 4:30pmMeet under the pavillion in McCoy Park at 4:30pm to meet neighbors, grab a pick up stick and run a clean sweep of the neighborhood! This group is comprised of residents who want to keep New Columbia clean and green.
For more information email Steve Pickering at or Nick Mucci at
Owners Association Meeting
Thursday September 30th @ 6:15pmThis meeting occurs every 4th Tuesday of the month. For more information please contact Ben Wickham at
Beautication Squad
Saturday September 5th @ 9:00amThis is a specialized event created by University of Portland with the intent of assisting their community. Meet at 9am to grab a pick up stick and run a clean sweep of the neighborhood! This group is comprised of residents, local students and volunteers who want to keep New Columbia clean and green.
For more information email Steve Pickering at or Nick Mucci at
Portsmouth Neighborhood Association Meeting
Tuesday October 6th @ 7:00pmThe Portsmouth Neighborhood Association will host a community forum to discuss the status of the Clarendon school site. This meeting is for all members of the Portsmouth neighborhood which includes New Columbia. Residents are encouraged to attend and take party of this forum. Whether you want to sit back and listen or speak up and have your voice heard all participants are welcome. Meet in the New Columbia Community Education Center, 4625 N Trenton, on Tuesday, October 6th, at 7pm. For more information contact Greg at
Family Movie Night
Wednesday October 7th @ 1:00amJoin families like yours for a family movie night on October 7th at the Boys & Girls Club. The movie is Monsters vs. Aliens and there will be popcorn! Admission is free so come on down with your family and hang out with other club members. This is open to all club members and their parents/guardians. For more information call the club at .
Parent-Child Interactive Play Group
Thursday September 30th @ 9:30amJoin this group on Wednesdays from 9:30 – 11:30am for interactive play. Come down for the Neighborhood House interactive play group facilitated by Montse Shepherd.
Sauvie Island Field Trip!
Friday October 9th @ 1:00amJoin the Boys & Girls Club for a special field trip on October 9th! This is a trip to the Sauvie Island corn maze and pumpkin patch. The cost is $10. There are only 12 spots open so make sure to secure your spot now! Call Boys & Girls Club for more information and to learn about what time the bus will be leaving. .
Teen Night
Thursday September 30th @ 1:00amThe place to be on weekends for teens in the Rec. (University Park Community Center). Come down and hang out with other teens in the evening. Shoot hoops, DJ, or just hang out with your friends. This is every Saturday. Call UPCC for more information at or email Teen Activity Coordinator Travis Richardson at .
Teen Night
Thursday September 30th @ 1:00amThe place to be on weekends for teens in the Rec. (University Park Community Center). Come down and hang out with other teens in the evening. Shoot hoops, DJ, or just hang out with your friends. This is every Saturday. Call UPCC for more information at or email Teen Activity Coordinator Travis Richardson at .
Girl Scouts Troop Meeting
Tuesday October 13th @ 4:30pmNew Columbia has a Girl Scouts Troop and want girls in 2nd – 6th grade to join in! Parents are encouraged to come and participate. If any parents are interested in becoming a troop leader please come to the meeting!
Autumn Clean Up Days
Saturday October 17th @ 10:00amNeed to do a little fall cleaning? Bring your unwanted items down to the lot next to the property management office to get rid of it… for free! Darcy Vincent, Community Director, is picking up the bill for New Columbia residents to get rid off items they don’t need…
- Mattresses
- Beds
- Couches
- Large Appliances
- Paints
- Electronics
- Chemicals or Cleaning Supplies
Come down and use the large dumpsters and the staff that will be there to assist you with your clean up. This is on Saturday, October 17th and Sunday, October 18th from 10am – 3pm. For more information call Darcy at . or email
Autumn Clean Up Days
Sunday October 18th @ 10:00pmNeed to do a little fall cleaning? Bring your unwanted items down to the lot next to the property management office to get rid of it… for free! Darcy Vincent, Community Director, is picking up the bill for New Columbia residents to get rid off items they don’t need…
- Mattresses
- Beds
- Couches
- Large Appliances
- Paints
- Electronics
- Chemicals or Cleaning Supplies
Come down and use the large dumpsters and the staff that will be there to assist you with your clean up. This is on Saturday, October 17th and Sunday, October 18th from 10am – 3pm. For more information call Darcy at . or email
Portland Public Schools Late Start
Wednesday October 21st @ 10:00amLate Start for Portland Public Schools on October 21st
Energy Assistance
Thursday September 30th @ 10:00amIf you are looking for energy assistance for your utility bill, call the YWCA of Greater Portland’s Energy Assistance department. They will get you an appointment and let you know everything you need to receive that assistance. They will keep assisting residents until they run out of money – the earlier you call them the better chance you will have at getting assistance. Call YWCA at . Their appointments will be held on Wednesdays from October 2009 – January 2010.
Boys & Girls Club Parent Committee
Wednesday October 21st @ 6:30pmBoys & Girls Club wants parents to join the Parent Committee on October 21st from 6:30 – 7:30pm. Meet the Boys & Girls Club staff and other parents. Ask questions. Voice concerns. Make suggestions. Help make the Boys & Girls Club be the best place it can be for your kids and the neighbors. For more information call the club at .
Food Pass Out Day
Thursday October 29th @ 4:30pmSwing by Seeds of Harmony community garden to pick up a few fresh veggies. This is the last day of their Food Pass Out! Come by at 4:30pm with a bag to stock up on a few wholesome eats. This is a great opportunity to meet some of your neighbors who grew these veggies!
Little Kid Dance
Friday October 30th @ 7:30pmThe Regence Boys & Girls Club will host a Little Kid Dance on Friday, October 30th, from 7:30 - 9:30pm. This is open to current members of the club aged 6 – 12 years old. The cost of the dance is $1.
Harvest Hoopla!
Saturday October 31st @ 4:30pmCome celebrate the autumn season with an exciting harvest themed night of fun on Saturday, October 31st.
Get in costumes and head over to the old store front on Newman & Trenton and get your face painted! 4:30pm – 6:00pm
For parents with small youth agfes 1 – 6, head to the University Park Community Center (aka The Rec.) located at 9009 N Foss. There will be family friendly games and activities from 6:00 – 7:30pm.
Dare to walk through the haunted house at the Regence Boys & Girls Club from 6:30 – 8:30pm. It costs 25 cents to enter the haunted house.
Show off your costume in the costume contest from 7:30 – 8:30pm at the University Park Community Center (aka The Rec.) located at 9009 N Foss.
For more information on any of these activities call the University Park Community Center at .