Category Archives: General Updates

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.

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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.

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Trick or Treat on Fremont Street is this Friday!

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The Beaumont Business Association’s annual Trick or Treat on Fremont Street is happening this Friday!

From 4–6 PM, businesses along Fremont will be handing out over 1,700 full-sized candy bars to trick-or-treaters. Families and kids are encouraged to come early before supplies run out.

That same evening, they will be promoting Trick or Treat for Cans (5-8pm), a neighborhood food donation drive that goes toward the Sunshine Division.

Trick or Treat for Cans Volunteer opportunity:
A canned food collection volunteer event!
10/31/2025, 5PM-8PM
Costumes encouraged. Check in a Sylvan Learning.
Volunteers will collect canned goods door-to-door using provided tote bags and neighborhood maps to ensure all areas are covered evenly.

Scroll down for infographics, more information.

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Please join us at the next RCPNA General Meeting Tuesday, September 30th, 7-9 PM

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Hello Neighbors,

Please join us at the next RCPNA General Meeting Tuesday, September 30th at the German American Society (5626 NE Alameda St) from 7-10 PM.

September meeting agenda:

  • 7:00-7:10 PM: Welcome / Introductions
  • 7:10-8:15 PM: Discussion with District 3 City Councilors
  • 8:15-8:25 PM: Rose City Park Bylaws Update
  • 8:25-8:45 PM: Rose City Park Activities and Committee Reports
  • 8:45-9:00 PM: Adjourn and Social Time

Hope to see you there!

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Ready to declutter and do some good: Rose City Park Neighborhood-wide Clean Up, September 13, 9am-2pm.

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Neighborhood-wide Clean Up

September 13, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, 2727 NE 54th Ave.

Ready to declutter and do some good? Join us for the Neighborhood-wide Clean Up! Drop off approved items—whether they need a new home or just need to go—and we’ll handle the reuse, recycling, or disposal for free.

Find details on accepted items, prohibited materials, and participating companies on our Clean Up site page and printable flyer.

Want to help make it happen? We’re still looking for volunteers! Reach out to Erik Mitchell at erikmmitch@gmail.com to sign up.

Let’s clean up, give back, and make our neighborhood shine!

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