The children's annual Easter Egg hunt in Westmoreland Park starts at 10:00 a.m. sharp.  Don't be late because it's over in a flash!

Sellwood Community Center is on the chopping block AGAIN!  Let's all show up and share our thoughts with City Council.

Stewardship of Natural Amenities Committee (SNAC) meets in the basement of the SMILE Station.  Everyone is welcome!

600-605  PM: Introductions. 605-640 PM: Draft comments on Residential Infill Project Proposed Draft Report: The Report is scheduled to be released April 2. Information is at https://www.portlandoregon.gov/bps/67728. The Planning and Sustainability Commission will hold hearings May 8 and 15. The SMILE Board will consider our draft comments at their April 18 meeting. 640-710 PM: Draft comments on Neighborhood Contact Code Update Discussion Draft report: The report is available at https://www.portlandoregon.gov/bps/74046. Comments are due April 23. The SMILE Board will consider our draft comments at their April 18 meeting. 710-714 PM: Plan for our participation at the SMILE Open House April 29. […]

7:30 p.m.  Welcome - Introductions. 7:35 p.m.  Review and pass minutes - for February 7 meeting. 7:40 p.m.  Discussion: May 2 SMILE Board Election  - Joel Leib, SMILE Board President & Eric Norberg, SMILE Board Secretary. 7:50 p.m.  A Review of SMILE’s financial portfolio - Phil Richman, Certified Financial Planner, Tenbridge Partners. 8:30 p.m. Presentation of the planned Oaks Bottom habitat enhancement - Ronda Fast, Environmental Program Coordinator, City of Portland. 9:00 p.m.  Adjourn.

Sellwood Community Center is on the chopping block AGAIN!  Let's all show up and share our thoughts with City Council.

April meeting is cancelled.  Be back next month.

7:30 p.m.      Welcome - Introductions. 7:35 p.m.      Review and pass minutes for March 21 meeting. 7:40 p.m.     Update: Nominating Committee & May 2 SMILE Board Election -  Miriam Erb, SMILE Board Member & Nominating Committee Chair. 7:45 p.m.     Discussion: Land Use Committee issues - David Schoellhamer - SMILE Land Use Committee Chair.  Comments on Neighborhood Contact Code Project Discussion Draft; Report and testimony on Residential Infill Project Proposed Draft Report.  Discuss both and consider approving comments and testimony prepared by the Land Use Committee. 8:30 p.m.   Update: Spring Neighborhood Clean-Up - Kris Heiberg, event organizer. […]

Everyone is invited to the April 29th SMILE Open House at the SMILE Station. This is a family-friendly event with activities for kids, a drawing for free gifts from local businesses, and an opportunity for neighbors to learn more about all the good things SMILE does for our community. Open House Details

6:00 - 6:05 PM: Introductions. 6:05 - 7:00 PM: Joint meeting with the Stewardship of Natural Amenities Committee (SNAC) to discuss the proposed River Plan.  More information on the River Plan is at https://www.portlandoregon.gov/bps/42540. 7:00 - 7:05 PM: Discuss submitting comments for a Land Use notice for 6705 SE 14th Avenue, a proposal to reduce setbacks for townhomes to accommodate a new sidewalk.  More information is at https://www.portlandoregon.gov/BDS/article/680513.  Comments are due May 4. 7:05 - 7:15 PM: Discuss submitting comments for a Land Use notice for 5225 SE 18th Avenue, a proposal to exceed 15% coverage by accessory buildings to […]