We want to keep folks informed of upcoming construction on 72nd Avenue. For more information about the project as a whole, see PBOT’s link here.
72nd Drive Construction Postcard (.pdf)
Category Archives: General Updates
Prost! Get ready for some German style fun and Oktoberfest vibes! September 12 from 12-9 PM
Prost! Get ready for a fun day of German style brews, delicious German food, live music, entertainment and all the Oktoberfest vibes!
Celebrate Oktoberfest traditions in true German style!
Saturday, September 12, from 12–9 PM
Join us at noon, raise a stein, and help us kick off Oktoberfest with the ceremonial tapping of the keg. Once the first pour is flowing the celebration is officially underway. German sausages, pork, chicken, potato salad, pretzels, strudel – give all the traditional German dishes a try. Polkas, German drinking songs, traditional German folk dancing to festive party tunes, live music will accompany you all day long. Games for the whole family and a bouncy house for the kids, too. Do a little shopping from our selection of German imported crafts and local vendors. Danke to our sponsors: Zoiglhaus Brewing and Wienerwurst!
Interesting in volunteering?
There will be a setup activity on Friday, September 11, as well as a cleanup activity on Sunday, September 13. Please contact us at contact us at info@germanamerican.org or 503-775-1585.
Note: On Saturday, Alameda Street will be closed between NE 57th Avenue and NE 54th Avenue to accommodate the event. Also, please be aware that there will be amplified music and sound during the event. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we celebrate this special annual tradition with our community.
More information about Oktoberfest is available at www.germanamerican.org, or feel free to contact us at info@germanamerican.org or 503-775-1585.
Vielen Dank and we hope to see you there!
The German American Society
5626 NE Alameda St.
August 7 | 4-7 PM – NATIONAL NIGHT OUT 2026 District 3 Event at Normandale Park
Join us for NATIONAL NIGHT OUT 2026 at Normandale Park, NE 57th and NE Halsey Street. August 7 | 4-7 PM
HANG OUT WITH YOUR LOCAL PUBLIC SAFETY PARTNERS!
FOOD • FAMILY-FRIENDLY ACTIVITIES • SPECIAL PERFORMANCE • GUEST SPEAKERS
Disclaimer: We do our best to connect neighborhoods with first responders during National Night Out. If emergencies arise, they may need to respond to calls for service instead of attending community events.
Join The Portland Fruit Tree Project in caring for trees, sharing fruit, and connecting with your community.
Have an overabundant fruit tree (or know someone who does)? Hop on the Portland Fruit Tree Project website and register your fruit trees for a harvest—or drop off harvested fruit using our easy, DIY, at-your-convenience process. Then we’ll get the fruit out to the community! https://portlandfruit.org/share/.
#keepportlandabundant #keepportlandfruity
Also, check out https://portlandfruit.org/services/ offering pruning, pest management, coaching, and more!
Annual Fourth of July Bike Parade. Gather at 9:45 AM. Parade starts at 10 AM
Rose City Park Annual Fourth of July Bike Parade
10:00 AM, Rose City Methodist Church, 5830 NE Alameda St.
Gather at 9:45 AM. Parade starts at 10 AM. Fire truck arrives at 9:45 AM. Bring your wheels and join your neighbors en route from Rose City Park Methodist Church to Rose City Park Elementary—about 1.5 miles at a slow pace for any age—and enjoy some cool treats at the finish line!
Do you have a Catio you’d like to show off? Sign up to be a stop on the 14th annual Catio Tour!
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
Please join us at the next RCPNA General Meeting Tuesday, May 26th. Ice cream social at 6:30 PM, meeting starts at 7PM.
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!
RCPNA Dumpster Day – Saturday, April 25, 2026 – 9am-2pm
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.