Category Archives: General Updates
Get ready to make a splash at the 2024 Fred Meyer Junior Parade!
Greetings from the Rose Festival!
Get ready to make a splash at the 2024 Fred Meyer Junior Parade! With the deadline fast approaching, it’s time to take action and secure your spot in this iconic event by finalizing your registration before April 26th, 2024.
Why wait? Seize this opportunity to shine on television and showcase your creativity to the world. Whether you’re representing a community group, dance team, sports team, or school class, this is your chance to be part of something truly special.
Don’t let this moment pass you by. Complete your application now:
– Dance/Drill/Baton Entry Application
Looking for tips to make your entry stand out? Join us at our Float-Building Workshop on Saturday, May 18th, where you’ll gain invaluable insights and inspiration.
And remember, the magic of the parade wouldn’t be possible without volunteers like you. Join us in making this event a success for everyone involved!
Need assistance? Reach out to Lynn Weigand, our dedicated Special Projects Manager at LynnW@rosefestival.org. She’s here to support you every step of the way.
Thank you for your enthusiasm and dedication to making the 2024 Fred Meyer Junior Parade unforgettable. Let’s create lasting memories together!
Warm regards,
Arial Muesing (they/them)
Special Events Intern
PORTLAND ROSE FESTIVAL FOUNDATION
Office: 971-308-9996
First Thursdays on Fremont Street
Support our local neighborhood business community and head over to Fremont for First Thursdays on Fremont!
The Beaumont Business Association (BBA) is starting an event series called “First Thursdays on Fremont Street” beginning Thursday, May 2nd and running through Thursday, September 5th. Businesses along Fremont will be celebrating the warmer weather with special events for you! A list of all businesses participating will be posted on the BBA’s instagram (@bbapdx), where you can find more information about what your favorite businesses have planned ahead of time. However, if you happen to find yourself along Fremont on the first Thursday of the month, be on the lookout for balloons in front of all participating businesses!
Come on out and spread the word!
Community Event available to Rose City Park Neighborhood – Climate Candidate Forum – Thurs. April 18
The Portland chapter of Citizens’ Climate Lobby (CCL) is hosting a candidate forum for candidates in the race to be Oregon District 03’s next US House of Representative. This district includes Rose City Park and CCL has invited members of our neighborhood to their event. At the forum, candidates will be answering questions on climate change.
Title: Climate Candidate Forum for Oregon District 03
Date: Thurs, April 18th
Location: Taborspace, 5441 SE Belmont St Portland, OR 97215
Time: Forum begins at 7pm, Doors open at 6pm
Description:
With the retirement of Rep. Earl Blumenauer, voters in Oregon District 03 will have the opportunity to elect a new Congressional representative to send to Washington D.C. Come hear candidates answer questions on their commitment to climate change and other climate-related issues. This forum is hosted by the Portland chapter of the nonprofit Citizens’ Climate Lobby and will be moderated by KGW Chief Meteorologist Matt Zaffino. Registration is not required but encouraged.
Submitted by Judy Jiang, volunteer with the Portland chapter of Citizens’ Climate Lobby (CCL)
Portland CCL Facebook
Citizens’ Climate Lobby
Multnomah County warming shelters are seeking community volunteers immediately and in the coming days.
Dear neighbors,
During this last winter storm 344 of our neighbors found warmth and safety at our severe weather shelters. But with increasingly dangerous conditions settling over our region, we anticipate that many more people will need these warming resources over the next few nights and days. Please share widely with your neighbors.
Severe weather shelters remain open today, Monday, Jan. 15, through Tuesday, Jan. 16 at noon.
Multnomah County warming shelters are seeking community volunteers immediately and in the coming days. Anyone is encouraged — especially people who have volunteered before and those with experience in human services and health-related settings — to join us.
Multnomah County Press Release: Care for When it’s Cold: https://www.multco.us/care-when-its-cold (updated Jan 15)
Warming Shelter Flier: English | Spanish
The warming shelters open are:
- Imago Dei Church, 1302 S.E. Ankeny St., Portland(link is external), operated by Multnomah County
- Charles Jordan Community Center, 9009 N. Foss Ave., Portland(link is external), operated by Multnomah County
- Ascension Catholic Church: 743 S.E. 76th Ave., Portland(link is external), operated by Multnomah County
- Salvation Army: 5325 N. Williams Ave., Portland(link is external), operated by Multnomah County
- Market Street Shelter, 120 S.E. Market St., Portland(link is external), operated by All Good Northwest
- Cook Plaza: 19421 S.E. Stark St., Gresham(link is external), operated by Cultivate Initiatives
- Friendly House: 1737 N.W. 26th Ave., Portland(link is external), operated by Do Good Multnomah
- Powell Shelter, 7332 S.E. Powell Blvd., Portland(link is external), operated by Transition Projects
- Freedom Foursquare Church: 660 S.E. 160th Ave., Portland, OR 97233(link is external), operated by Multnomah County
- Multnomah County East Building, 600 N.E. 8th St., Gresham,(link is external) operated by Multnomah County
- State of Oregon Building, 800 N.E. Oregon St., Portland(link is external), operated by State employees
Other volunteer opportunities:
- Salvation Army (North Portland)
- Ascension Church (Southeast Portland)
- CRITICAL STAFFING NEED: Freedom Foursquare Church (Southeast Portland)
- CRITICAL STAFFING NEED: First Christian (Downtown Portland)
- Multnomah County East Building (Gresham)
- NEW: State of Oregon Office Building (Northeast Portland)
- Imago Dei (Southeast Portland)
- Information only: Community partners are staffing additional warming shelters at Cook Plaza, Friendly House and a site on Southeast Powell.
Logistics Support: The Logistics Staff role can work in the supply warehouse in Northeast Portland, install protective floor coverings in shelters, deliver and pick up materials, and more. Shifts on Tuesday (for driving materials) and Wednesday (for demobilization) are still open.
Passenger Transportation: The three roles in the Passenger Transportation Unit (Driver, Partner-Navigator, Dispatcher) work together to help community members who need a ride to a County warming resource get there safely.
Behavioral Health Specialists (multiple sites): Those who meet the Behavioral Health Specialist requirements can help create a safe and supportive environment for all guests and staff. You can also see all available shift opportunities from this All Positions/Sites Landing Page.
More information – Trainings and Transportation
Rose City Blood Drive – Give Something that Means Something – Friday, December 15, 2023
Rose City Blood Drive
Sponsored by German Haus
Main Hall
5626 NE Alameda St Portland, OR 97213
Friday, December 15, 2023
11:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
To schedule your appointment or for more information, please call 1-800-RED-CROSS or visit www.redcrossblood.org Sponsor Code: GermanHaus. Streamline your donation experience and save up to 15 minutes by visiting RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass to complete your pre-donation reading and health history questions on the day of your appointment.
Visit our FaceBook Event and show that you’re Interested or Going.
Please visit https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=GermanHaus to schedule an appointment or use our convenient QR Codes below.
Schedule your blood donation appointment today!
1-800-RED CROSS | RedCrossBlood.org | Download the Blood Donor App
East Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District’s free fall nature workshop series!
We are sharing the news of East Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District’s free fall nature workshop series! EMSWCD are offering free workshops ranging from Creating an Edible Landscape to Water Conservation. More information and sign-up here Upcoming Workshops and Events | EMSWCD.
Check out the EMSWCD Fall Workshops 2023 flyer with the schedule and descriptions of each workshop.
Oktoberfest is back! September 9, 1pm-9pm. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Prost! It’s time to raise your steins and shout “O’zaptf is!” because Oktoberfest is back at the German Haus! Join us on September 9 for an authentic German celebration like no other. We’ve got all the ingredients for a perfect Oktoberfest – delicious food, exciting games, lively music, and of course, BIER BIER BIER!!!
CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS!
Volunteers get free admission and a free drink!
Info and signup at volunteer.germanamerican.org
General admission: $7 advance. $10 gate
Stein admission: $20 advance. $25 gate
*Stein ticket gets you entry, your own .5 liter glass stein, and a drink ticket to fill it up!
Tickets on sale now! Schedule, and more info at GermanHaus.org
German Haus
5626 NE Alameda St., Portland, OR 97213