Category Archives: General Updates

Do you have a Catio you’d like to show off? Sign up to be a stop on the 14th annual Catio Tour!

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Do you have a Catio you’d like to show off? Sign up to be a stop on the Catio Tour! For those without a Catio, check out the event on September 12th!

Hello Rose City Park neighbors,

I’m reaching out from the Feral Cat Coalition of Oregon with a special request for your help. We are currently looking for community members who would be willing to share their Catios as part of our 14th Annual Catio Tour this September.

This event is a wonderful collaboration between the Feral Cat Coalition of Oregon and the Bird Alliance of Oregon. Together, we’re working toward a simple but powerful goal: keeping cats safe at home while protecting the birds and wildlife we all care about.

Catios are such a beautiful reflection of that balance. They give cats a safe way to enjoy the outdoors, and they help our neighborhoods thrive for both pets and wildlife. By opening your Catio to the community, you can inspire others and make a meaningful difference.

If you or someone you know might be interested in participating, you can learn more and apply here:

https://www.catssafeathome.org/catio

https://www.catssafeathome.org/catio-host

You can also help simply by sharing this post with your networks: NEXT DOOR
Every share helps us reach someone who cares, someone who can help create a safer, healthier environment for cats and wildlife alike.
Thank you so much for being part of this compassionate community,
Sabrina
   Sabrina Heilbrun-Maldonado
   Event & Volunteer Coordinator
   Feral Cat Coalition of Oregon
   503-797-2606, ext. 108
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Please join us at the next RCPNA General Meeting Tuesday, May 26th. Ice cream social at 6:30 PM, meeting starts at 7PM.

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Hello Neighbors,

Please join us at the next RCPNA General Meeting Tuesday, Tuesday, May 26th at the German American Society (5626 NE Alameda St) from 7-10 PM.

We’ll kick things off with an ice cream social, so even if you can’t stay for the whole meeting (especially those of you with kids on a school night), please drop in, grab a scoop, and meet a new neighbor. From there, we’re thrilled to hear from the winner of our 4th/5th grade essay contest. Next, we’ll hear from the Rose City Community Collective which is investing in serving our neighborhood. We will be hosting a silent auction, the proceeds of which will go to support their work. Lastly, all three of our District 3 City Councilors — Angelita Morillo, Tiffany Koyama Lane, and Steve Novick — will be joining us. With budget season underway at City Council, this is a great opportunity to hear about their priorities and ask questions of your own.

May General Meeting Agenda, May 26th

  • 6:30-7:00 Ice Cream Social! All are welcome, even if you can’t stay for the whole meeting
  • 7:00-7:15 Welcome + Essay Contest Winner!
  • 7:15-7:20 Board Election
  • 7:20-7:45 Rose City Community Collective Presentation
  • 7:45-7:55 SE Uplift Presentation
  • 7:55-8:50 District 3 Councilors
  • 8:50-9:00 Committee Reports, Election Results, Announcements

Hope to see you there!

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RCPNA Dumpster Day – Saturday, April 25, 2026 – 9am-2pm

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RCPNA in collaboration with Metro and SE Uplift present your neighborhood Dumpster Day.

When: Saturday, April 25 – 9 AM to 2 PM

Where: St Rose of Lima Church 2727 NE 54th.
Intersection of NE 54 Av and NE Stanton St. Approach the site on NE 54 AV from the North off NE Stanton St.

Our vendors:

Household Goods
Community Warehouse: https://www.communitywarehouse.org/donation-guidelines/

Electronics
Free Geek: https://www.freegeek.org/small-donation

Paper Shredding
Paper Chase Shred: https://www.paperchaserecycling.com/what-to-shed

Details on what is accepted and not accepted:

Dumpster Day flyer. Click for PDF.

 

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Rose City Park neighborhood children are eligible for Preschool for All – Apply Now! 

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If you have a 3 or 4-year-old, your child can receive free preschool through Preschool for All. Applications are now open through April 30 for the 2026–27 school year.

Seats are available across the county, and all families are eligible. The most important step is to apply.

You can choose the preschool programs that feel like the best fit for your child, including community-based centers, home-based programs, and school classrooms.

Applying is simple:

  • Go to the Preschool for All website: pfa.multco.us
  • Choose your preferred programs. You can choose up to eight.
  • Submit one application per child

The application is available in six languages, and you can get free, one-on-one help if you need it. Just reach out to pfa.support@multco.us

After you apply, you may receive a placement offer by email. If one of your top choices isn’t available right away, your child will be placed on waitlists for the programs you selected.

Apply by April 30 to be included— it only takes a few minutes to get started.

Learn more and apply today: multco.us/preschool.

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These are Portland’s friendliest neighborhoods, according to Nextdoor. Earning the third spot on the list: Rose City Park.

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Earning the third spot on the list: Rose City Park.

“Rose City Park is a friendly, residential neighborhood in Portland, Oregon. Known for its historic homes, beautiful Rose City Park, and top-rated schools, it’s a quiet area with a strong sense of community and easy access to downtown,” Nextdoor said. Read the full release…

These are Portland’s friendliest neighborhoods, according to Nextdoor

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https://www.koin.com/news/portland/friendliest-neighborhoods-according-to-nextdoor/

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We are hosting a 4th/5th grade essay contest! Submit entries by March 31.

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What makes Rose City Park neighborhood a great community?

The Rose City Park Neighborhood Association is excited to announce the 2026 Elementary Essay Contest for all 4th and 5th graders in our community!

Students who attend Rose City Park Elementary, St. Rose, or who live in Rose City Park but attend another school are all invited to participate.

This year’s prompt asks students to reflect on their sense of place and community: “What makes the Rose City Park neighborhood a great community?” Write about how people help each other and/or what makes it feel like home. Fun and exciting prizes to local shops for winners as well as publishing the winning essay in the next newsletter!

Contest information can be found in the February 2026 newsletter.

Click for PDF print flier

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Join us for the February RCPNA General Meeting, where we’ll highlight local actions and activities that strengthen our community. Feb 24th

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Strengthening the Community with Local Action

February General Meeting
Feb. 24, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
German American Society, 5626 NE Alameda

Join us for the February RCPNA General Meeting, where we’ll highlight local actions and activities that strengthen our community. There will be a number of short, engaging presentations from the Portland Food Project, emergency-preparedness leaders, and the Portland Police Bureau, plus a special look at the Portland Art Museum’s completed major renovation project. Also, we are voting on bylaws changes that we reviewed in September and will be approving in February. Available for review: Rose City Park Neighborhood Association Bylaws.

Come get inspired, learn simple ways to make a difference right here in our city, and connect with fellow neighbors. We hope to see you there!

Agenda:
February General Meeting Schedule, Feb. 24

  • 7:00-7:15 Welcome, introductions
  • 7:15-7:20 Bylaws approval
  • 7:20-7:40 Portland Food Project
  • 7:40-8:00 Emergency Preparedness
  • 8:00-8:20 Portland Police Bureau
  • 8:20-8:40 Portland Art Museum
  • 8:40-9:30 Committee Reports, Announcements
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Come check out the newest program from Portland Parks Environmental Education

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Come check out our newest program called Explore Your Park Series – pop up park scavenger hunts to help the public explore and learn about their parks. Each month we will host two pop up events at a park and our very first one will be at Rose City Park. You are invited to come explore Rose City Park with us in January. Details below.

  • Location: Rose City Park (start at basketball court at Rice School) – 6433 NE Tillamook Street, Portland, OR 97213
  • Dates: 1/27 and 1/31
  • Timeframe: 11am – 1pm

There is no cost to participate and it is open to the public, drop in style between the listed hours.  Each of our winter events will have an indoor option so people can choose to explore indoors or outdoors.  For more information: Explore Your Park Series (all ages) | Portland.gov.

Full size PDF flyer

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