Hello July! We have an absolutely awesome newsletter for you this month. This edition is brimming with information about our annual Free Concert at Kenton Park, how to sign up for the Neighborhood Garage Sale, results from our Spring Plant Sale, tons of volunteer opportunities, free summer meals for kids, and the latest on plans to open at McDonald’s at the former Green Zebra building. Happy reading!
July 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 this month's meeting!
When: Wednesday, July 9, 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!
Good News
From houseplants to vegetable starts, the KNA’s Spring Plant Sale raised funds for the Kenton Neighborhood Rose Garden. Photo by Alicia Gallo/KNA
Spring Plant Sale a Resounding Success!
Huge thanks to everyone who participated in our Spring Plant Sale on June 7. Neighbors contributed 400 plants and we raised $700 for the Kenton Rose Garden. Come visit the garden, located at N Interstate Ave & N McClellan St, to enjoy the beautiful blooms made possible by these collective efforts.
Events & Happenings
Registration is Open: Kenton Neighborhood Community Garage Sale
When: Now-July 31, 2025
Where: tinyurl.com/knasales
Cost: Free
Registration to participate in the upcoming Kenton Neighborhood Community Garage Sale is open now through the end of July! New this year: the event will be held on two days–Saturday, August 9, 9am-4pm and Sunday, August 10, 9am-12pm–and hosts can purchase an official garage sale sign. Register your sale here >
Flyer courtesy of Kenton Farmers Market
Kenton Farmers Market
When: Wednesdays thru September 24, 3pm-7pm
Where: N Denver Ave & N McClellan St
Find fresh produce, delicious meals, and artisan products at the Kenton Farmers Market. Plus, live music, fun food-related educational activities, and special events throughout the season. Sign up for the Shopper Loyalty Card to earn cash to spend with the vendors. Cash, credit/debit cards, and SNAP/Oregon Trail EBT benefits are accepted. Learn more here >
P.S. The market needs help with set up every week from 2-3pm. If you’re free and interested, sign up to volunteer!
Kenton Clean Up
When: Saturday, July 5, 9am-11am
Where: Kenton Park, 8417 N Brandon Ave
Kenton Park always needs some extra love after 4th of July festivities. Come help us make the park beautiful and safe for our whole community! Trash bags and pickers will be provided; please bring your own gloves.
Let us know you’ll be pitching in: Sign-up here >
Kenton Rose Garden’s 2025 Volunteer Days
When: July 6 @ 6pm & July 22 @ 9:30am
Where: N Interstate Ave & N McClellan St (across from Peninsula Pet Clinic)
Come help maintain our lovely Kenton Rose Garden throughout the summer! No experience needed: Deadheading is easy and the caretakers will teach anyone interested in learning. Clippers and gardening gloves are available, but volunteers are encouraged to bring their own. Sign up here >
Summer Free for All Concert at Kenton Park
When: Saturday, July 26, 4pm
Where: Kenton Park, 8417 N Brandon Ave
Cost: Free
Get ready to get your funk on! The Kenton Neighborhood Association, Historic Kenton, and Portland Parks and Recreation are bringing another Summer Free For All concert to Kenton Park Saturday, July 26. Festivities will start at 4pm with lawn games and face painting. Bust out your best dance moves with Bridge City Soul starting at 6:30pm. A tasty savory food and sweet treat vendor will be on site as well. We can’t wait to boogie down with all y’all!
Community Bulletin
Kenton Farmers Market: Wednesdays thru September 24, 3pm-7pm @ N Denver Ave & N McClellan St. Learn more here >
Native Plants Meet-Up @ Second Shapes Bookstore: Saturday, July 19, 3pm-4pm @ 8124 N Denver Ave. Learn more >
Trashy Hour at Mayfly: Sunday, July 27, 11am-12pm @ 8350 N Fenwick Ave., Mayfly/Fenwick Plaza
Public Service Announcements
Free Summer Meals for Kids
Oregon youth ages 1 to 18 can receive free summer meals at a variety of locations, including Kenton Park. Meals are available June 23-August 22, Monday-Friday, 12pm-1:30pm. Find more information and additional sites here >
McDonald’s Planned for Former Green Zebra Building
It’s official — the change of occupancy permit for the former Green Zebra location on the corner of N. Lombard St and N. Peninsular Ave was filed by McDonald’s. While the fast food chain is known for its drive-thrus, current zoning prohibits them in this location. Kenton neighbors concerned about how the new fast food location would impact traffic and residents have organized to find out more information and have been sharing updates at the monthly KNA board meetings. Anyone interested in getting in touch with the concerned neighbors can email kentonaction@proton.me.
Support Kenton: Two Ways to Help
Do you think that our neighborhood is pretty great? Want to help make it even better? Here are two easy ways you can support:
Donate to Historic Kenton to support community events. Our team of volunteers scours available funding opportunities to bring events and benefits to the neighborhood. Sadly, many of our grant resources are drying up in the current economic climate environment and we are becoming more dependent on community contributions to keep activities going. Donate here >
Volunteer your time to keep our community vibrant! We have lots of opportunities to help out throughout the entire summer–a great option for those interested in lending a hand, meeting new people, and making a difference. Sign-up to volunteer here >
Kenton Adult Basketball Pickup Games
Looking to dust off those old sneakers and relive your glory days (or at least get out of the house for a couple hours)? Check out the Kenton Adult Men’s Basketball, a twice-monthly pickup game for guys in and around Kenton. Starting this August or September, we’ll be hooping at a local elementary school gym. Whether you’re a weekend warrior or just in it for the cardio and camaraderie, all skill levels are welcome. No tryouts. No egos. Just good runs and dad jokes. Fill out this quick form to stay in the loop >
