Kenton Neighbors – Let’s make a good showing:  Portland Plan will be our City’s strategic plan for the next 25 years. The strategic plan is really a people’s plan, ensuring that Portlanders are prosperous, healthy and educated. In order to tackle our challenges, we need as many Portlanders as possible to help ensure that Portland […]

Thanksgiving Day   12 pm – 4 pm at  Po’ Shines Cafe de la Soul- 8139 N Denver Ave PROPER has traditionally hosted a free Thanksgiving dinner.  As it is almost that time of year again, PROPRER is sending an invitations to all those in the community and also asking our neighbors if they would be able to contribute […]

This looks to be a lively evening for Kenton’s Third Thursday Art Walk: Check out:  Opening of The Black Door Gallery – 2034 N Kilpatrick     Don’t miss the great sampling of goodies at Homebrew Exchange –  “Fresh Prince Porter”  – N Kilpatrick Olivine Gallery  and Oregon Natural Desert Association invite you to a photography exhibit of Oregon’s […]

WAUD BLUFF TRAIL OPEN HOUSE Location:  Chiles Center –  Hall of Fame Room, University of Portland, 5000 N Willamette Blvd.          6:00  – 8:00 PM The Waud Bluff Trail is a short connector that provides access from North Willamette Blvd. near the University of Portland to North Basin Avenue on Swan Island. This project will upgrade the […]

To our Kenton Neighbors:   As you probably have heard,  Marysville School  experienced a fire yesterday resulting in what they’re calling a “total loss”. The school population is being moved to the old Rose City Park building which hasn’t functioned as a school for 2 years.  An entire school, including 20 classrooms has to be created […]

Denver Avenue Businesses are OPEN and need your support! Lots of progress on the N. Denver east side sidewalk work the past couple weeks. Concrete sidewalks between Watts and Schofield have been poured. Work remains in that area to pour corners and driveways. Much of the preparation work is completed between Schofield and Kilpatrick, and […]

Title: Basic Naturescaping Workshop Start Time:  1 pm Date: Sunday, November 15th In this introductory workshop we introduce the concept of naturescaping. We’ll also explore: • time and maintenance savings • reduction/elimination of water and chemical use • increasing and improving wildlife habitat • watershed stewardship • basic site or project planning and many other […]

Happy Halloween!  If you love car racing don’t miss the Portland International Raceway – PIR 24 hour Chump Car event starting 5 pm Saturday October 31st running non-stop through 5 pm Sunday November 1st.  If you love peace and quiet, stay indoors, draw the curtains and burrow in to enjoy the extra hour provided by the […]

Title: Dash for Cash Portland Winerhawks Game Location: Rose Garden Description: Help raise money for Oregon Humane Society by bringing a group to the Portland Winterhawk’s annual Dash for Cash hockey game. A portion of each ticket sold will go toward Oregon Humane Society. Kenton Station is working to coordinator a huge group from Kenton. […]

Work continues on the sidewalks between Watts and Kilpatrick. The contractor is installing street curbs and concrete planter boxes.  Next step will be pouring concrete for the sidewalks and driveways.  Project construction will be moving northward along the east side of N Denver Avenue between Kilpatrick and McClellan.  Business access ramps and temporary walkways will be installed and maintained there […]