Spring is in full swing! As the days grow longer and rainy days (hopefully) begin to give way to drier conditions, we invite you to embrace this change in season by getting out and about. Visit your favorite Kenton small business, go for a stroll in one of our local parks, and join us at this month’s KNA Monthly Meeting. Keep reading for more activities and an important PSA about neighborhood community centers.
April Monthly Meeting
The Kenton Neighborhood Association Monthly Meeting takes place every 2nd Wednesday of the month. There, the KNA board and residents gather to provide updates, share resources, discuss solutions to pressing issues, and create opportunities to gather and build community.
Join us for our General Meeting!
When: Wednesday, April 7, 7pm-8:30pm
Where: Historic Kenton Firehouse, 8105 N Brandon Ave
Learn more and access meeting materials here >
Come in person or join via Zoom. All are welcome. We hope to see you there!
Events & Happenings
Flyer courtesy of Peninsula PTA
Peninsula Elementary Earth Day Clean-Up
When: Saturday, April 19, 9am-12pm
Where: 8125 N Emerald Ave
Peninsula Elementary PTA and Solve invite you to their 4th annual Earth Day event! All are invited to come out to this family-friendly and community-friendly event filled with beautification and gardening activities, arts and crafts, and outdoor playtime.
Advance registration is encouraged, but not required. Learn more and RSVP here >
Save the Date!
Kenton Farmers Market: Wednesdays, June 4-September 24, 3pm-7pm @ N McClellan & Denver
KNA Plant Sale: Saturday, June 7, 10am-1pm @ 2403 N McClellan St
Concert in the Park Summer Free For All: Saturday, July 26, 4pm-8:30pm @ Kenton Park
Annual Kenton Neighborhood Community Garage Sale: Saturday, August 9 (9am-4pm) & Sunday, August 10 (9am-12pm)
Community Bulletin
Trashy Hour at Mayfly: Sunday, April 27, 11am-12pm @ 8350 N Fenwick Ave., Mayfly/Fenwick Plaza. More info >
Public Service Announcements
Three Community Centers at Risk of Closing
Fox12 Oregon recently reported that the “St. Johns Community Center, the Montavilla Community Center, and the Peninsula Park Community Center are all at risk of closing as a result of Portland’s proposed budget cuts.” The community centers were listed in a city document that proposes closure of the buildings, elimination of programs and services, and reduction in staff to help alleviate the city’s $93 million budget deficit. Read more here >
