Finish up another season of SMILE Summer Music with The Cider Janes and their harmony-driven Americana.  Bring a chair and something delicious from one of our neighborhood eateries.  See you there -- the Windemere parking lot (SE 16th/Rural).

7:30 pm Call to order, protocols, and introductions – David Dugan. Review and approval of minutes – June 7, 2023, General Meeting. 7:35 pm Sellwood Sewer Extension Project – April Hasson, City of Portland Bureau of Environmental Services. 8:00 pm Community Safety Committee - Brief presentation and guest speakers, including a Portland Police representative, small business owners and other concerned citizens. 9:00 pm Adjourn. The meeting will be accessible via Zoom but with limited ability to participate. Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88173492435?pwd=bTBuVzNDT0EweUM5K1RtdFA0am1pQT09 Meeting ID: 881 7349 2435 Passcode: Smile321 One tap mobile +16694449171,,88173492435#,,,,*19002475# US +16699006833,,88173492435#,,,,*19002475# US (San Jose) Dial by your […]

Portland Marathon runners will be traveling through Sellwood-Moreland.  There will be some parking and traffic restrictions.  Details HERE.

A volunteer appreciation potluck and happy hour to meet your neighbors and learn how to get involved in SNAC (SMILE'S Stewardship of Natural Amenities Committee).

7:30 pm Call to order, protocols, and introductions – David Dugan. Review and approval of minutes – August 16, 2023 Board meeting. 7:40 pm Garthwick Proposal – Bob Burkholder. 7:55 pm Budget and renovations update – David Dugan/Pat Hainley. 8:15 pm Tour of SMILE renovations – Chris Timberlake. 8:45 pm Any additional business. 9:00 pm Adjournment.

Creating community in the Sellwood-Moreland neighborhood every 4th Friday from May - Sept. Experience free art activities from C.H.A.P and a skatepark from Stronger Skate. Also includes live music, local art, performances, and more. Follow us on Instagram - @exploresellwoodmoreland to see what our local retailers and restaurants are offering. HERE's a calendar with everything going on in the neighborhood this summer!

This is the monthly meeting of the Stewardship of Natural Amenities Committee (SNAC). Agenda 1. Springwater Meadows summer efforts. 2. Oaks Bottom Overlook visioning. 3. Volunteer recruitment ideas. 4. Adopt One Block initiative. 5. SOLVE partnership.

6:00 - 6:05: Welcome and introductions. 6:05 - 7:05: Housing Regulatory Relief Project Proposed Draft Report: The City has proposed suspending or eliminating some regulations for projects that provide housing in order to encourage production of new housing.  The Planning Commission will hold a hearing October 24.  More information is at https://www.portland.gov/bps/planning/housing-regulatory-relief/news/2023/9/22/proposals-remove-housing-production-barriers. We will discuss and outline SMILE testimony for the hearing. The changes that are most significant for the neighborhood are: Neighborhood contact: Suspend all requirements for 5 years.  Permanently increase the threshold for a meeting from 10,000 sf to 25,000 sf.  Permanently eliminate the requirement that the Neighborhood Association […]