Friends of Oaks Bottom (FOOB) is hosting another Nature Walk on Saturday, May 4th, from 9:00  a.m. to 12:00 p.m. We will be making a slow circle around the refuge on public trails identifying birds, other wildlife, and flora. Aspects of the natural history of the refuge will also be addressed. The FOOB Nature Walk leaders will be Joshua Meyers and John Sparks. The walk is approximately 2.8 miles and flat, with a short descent/ascent of Sellwood Bluff. There are restrooms in Sellwood Park, where we begin and end the walk, but none along the route. Please RSVP (friendsofoaksbottom@gmail.com) with the […]

We're celebrating the grand reopening of our beloved SMILE Station which suffered devastating damage in the January ice storm.  Please stop by to see the wonderful transformation of this historic gem which has served as our neighborhood's civic center for decades.  Delicious refreshments will be served so don't miss it.

6:00 - Review and approve minutes. 6:05 - VisionZero “Slow Down” Yard Signs Hand-Out: Take yours, sign the pledge. 6:10 - Project Check-Ins: 13th/17th Traffic Safety Assessment, Llewellyn, SE Ochoco Pathway, etc. 6:15 - Tacoma Cut-Through Traffic Update: Letter sent to PBOT. Next steps. Petition? 6:30 - Street Mural: Discuss potential project; update on another similar project launched. 6:45 - Open discussion: What’s on your mind?

7:30 pm         Call to order, protocols, and introductions – David Dugan   7:35 pm         Review and approval of minutes of April 17, 2024 Board meeting. 7:40 pm         Election – Introduction of new Board member/SE Uplift vote. 8:00 pm         Budget update/part-time assistant for SMILE. 8:20 pm         Future General Meeting topics (e.g., candidate forums). 8:40 pm         Upcoming events – Neighborhood Clean-Up, summer events, etc. 8:50 pm         Other topics for discussion. 9:00 pm       Adjournment.

See you next month.

Want to get into the spirit for the Everything Under the Sun Parade on June 15th?  Come to this fun puppet-making workshop!

Want to get into the spirit for the Everything Under the Sun Parade on June 15th?  Come to this fun puppet-making workshop!

Help plan and organize SMILE's summer events, including Sundae in the Park and the neighborhood concerts.  If you're unable to attend but are interested in helping, please email the committee chair: events-chair@sellwood.org. Everyone is encouraged to attend!

Link to access the Zoom meeting remotely: https://bit.ly/4dgY7Zw 7:30 pm Call to order, protocols, and introductions. 7:35 pm Review and approval of minutes of the May 1, 2024, General Meeting. 7:40 pm SMILE summer events and volunteer opportunities. 8:00 pm Transportation Committee updates for Sellwood/Westmoreland. 9:00 pm Meeting adjournment.