Join us: RCPNA General Meeting on September 29 | Volunteers needed: The Positive Aging Health & Wellness Fair, slots October 9-10.

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Hello Neighbors,

Please join us at the next RCPNA General Meeting on September 29 at the German American Society. Election season is here and we have multiple races on the ballot. On Tuesday night, we will highlight two races: Multnomah County Chair and Portland City Council District 3.

The Multnomah County Chair’s race will be a facilitated discussion between the candidates. If you have a question you would like the facilitator to ask, please email us at info@rcpna.org. Due to the sheer number of candidates, the Portland City Council candidates will be available for one-on-one discussion in a “speed dating” format. See the full agenda:

  • 7:00-7:10 PM: Welcome + Introductions
  • 7:10-7:45 PM: Multnomah County Chair Discussion/Debate
  • 7:45-7:50 PM: Transition
  • 7:50- 8:50 PM: Portland City Council District 3 Candidates
  • 8:50-9:00 PM: Announcements

We hope to see you on Tuesday, September 29, at the German American Society (5626 NE Alameda St).

Volunteers Needed
The German American Society has a big event coming up on October 10 and would love some volunteers from Rose City Park! The Positive Aging Health & Wellness Fair is a free community event connecting older adults and caregivers with health resources, local services, workshops, and fun activities. They need our help putting it on! Please sign up to volunteer here. Volunteer time slots are October 9 and/or 10.

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Thank you to our sponsor, St. Rose School.

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This weekend! Neighborhood-Wide Clean Up • September 19, 2026 • 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

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Looking to get rid of items around the house, garage? Drop off approved items at the Neighborhood-wide Clean Up. We’ll take your items to be reused, recycled, or disposed of at no charge. Brought to you by
Neighborhood Cleanup Fall 2026 flier (PDF to view and print) Items Vendor List Please visit the vendor sites below to learn more about what items they are looking for, what is needed, and what can’t be accepted.
  1. Community Warehouse https://www.communitywarehouse.org/give-furniture/
  2. Free Geek Electronics Reuse & Recycling https://www.freegeek.org/small-donation
  3. Arc https://thearcpdx.org/repurposing/
  4. Mattress Recycling Council – Mattress too beat up, old and dirty for reuse? The MRC will take it!
  5. Paper Chase Shredding and Recycling – https://paperchaserecycling.com/ – Paper shredding is back! Limit 2 letter boxes per trip.
  6. Styrofoam – Green Century – We cannot accept dirty Styrofoam. Please bag packing peanuts separately.
  7. Metal Recycling – We will have a metal recycling trailer. First Come – First Serve.
  8. New This Year – We will be accepting #1 plastic takeout/fruit & vegetable containers. Must be clean and dry.
Accepted Items:
  • Household items
  • Electronics recycling
  • Clean, reusable mattresses, box springs
  • Metal recycling
  • Styrofoam (clean)
    • Packing peanuts bagged
  • Paper shred (limit 2 boxes), cardboard
  • NEW!! – #1 Plastic disposable containers
Prohibited Items – DO NOT BRING:
  • Remodeling, demolition, or landscape materials (concrete, asphalt, dirt, sod, brick, cement, sand, gravel or roofing, flooring, walls, siding, ceilings, insulation, electrical, asbestos material)
  • Hazardous waste (gasoline, chemicals, oil, tar, animal waste, liquids, batteries, prescriptions)
  • Under the sink garbage
  • Paints or stains
  • Medical sharps or EpiPens
  • CFLs
  • Propane tanks
  • Tires
  • NO REFRIGERATORS
Re-Use-Me Buy Nothing!! Share Your Reusable Items! Turn your unneeded items into someone else’s essentials. We accept donations of clean, complete, and fully functional essential furnishings and household staples that arrive ready to go out to homes the very same day. All accepted donations must meet the following quality standards:
  • Ready to go out to households the same day they arrive
  • Gently-used or like-new, without excessive wear and tear
  • Safe, sound, and fully functional
  • Assembled and complete
  • Durable, without fragile parts
  • Free of odors, smoke, and pet hair
  • Not excessively bulky or oversized, able to be safely carried by 2 adults
  • Without need for cleaning or repairs
Suggested Donations All donations support Rose City Park Neighborhood Association events and projects. 
  • Small load from a car or small SUV = $25 
  • Small pickup or minivan = $30 
  • Full-size truck, van, or full-sized SUV = $45 
  • Trailer only = $35 
  • U-Haul 15′ or more = $90+
  • Electronics with a cord will require a $1 fee collected. 
 
Help Make It Happen!  Request for volunteers!  Interested in volunteering to help make this event run smoothly? Contact Erik Mitchell to sign up at cleanup@rcpna.org. Thank you!
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This weekend! RCP Neighborhood-Wide Garage Sale, September 12 & 13

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Neighborhood-Wide Garage Sale, September 12 & 13, 2026

Saturday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Come on out to the Rose City Park neighborhood garage sales. Discover new treasures! Whether selling or shopping, we hope you’ll join the fun!


▶ Print the full list of Sellers here — includes Seller Location, Selling Day(s), and Items Being Sold.

 

Thank you to our 2026 Garage Sale sponsor, Brad Davis Properties.

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