Community Commons Event: Designing Walkable Spaces: An interactive workshop
The City of Beaverton, in partnership with Unite Oregon, invites you to join us for an interactive workshop on creating vibrant, walkable communities. The goal of this project is to develop regulations that make it easier for people to live in places with easy access to work, services, shopping, and recreation. This workshop is part of Beaverton's ongoing efforts to align regulations with the city's goals of inclusivity, safety, economic prosperity, environmental sustainability, and community wellness.
Growing Together: SWEC Community Garden Tour
Growing Together: SWEC Community Garden Tour
Join us for a guided tour of the SWEC Community Garden as we explore two potential garden sites! We want to hear your input on which location best serves our community’s needs.
What to Expect:
Start your day with complimentary coffee and doughnuts at Holly Farm Park.
Participate in a guided tour to assess both garden sites.
Share your thoughts and engage with fellow community members and SWEC partners.
Enjoy shuttle transportation to and from the garden locations.
Event Details:
Date: October 5th
Time: 10 AM - 12 PM
Starting Location: Holly Farm Park
Schedule:
10:00 AM – 10:15 AM: Welcome, Overview, and Introductions
10:15 AM – 10:45 AM: Walk to SW Comus Site and Discuss Pros/Cons
10:45 AM – 11:30 AM: Drive to SW Stephenson Site and Discuss Pros/Cons
11:30 AM – 12:00 PM: Drive Back to Holly Farm Park
Don’t Forget: Bring a light rain jacket and wear shoes suitable for dirt.
For questions, contact Ernesto at Ernesto@uniteoregon.org. We look forward to growing together with you!
Public Money 101 Workshop
Join us on Thursday, October 3rd and Friday, October 4th from 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM at Meyer Memorial Trust to learn how public dollars are allocated to private concerns and how you can influence spending to better serve our collective needs! Improve your advocacy and community engagement by gaining a deeper understanding of how Portland's city budget and programs operate.
This interactive two-day workshop brings together a diverse group of advocates, planners, and professionals to:
Demystify the city's budgeting process and financial structures
Evaluate the impacts of governance changes on community needs
Develop skills to confidently articulate budget and program information
Empower residents to participate in shaping responsive policies
Knowledge is power when it comes to navigating and influencing public resources. Join us to strengthen your ability to advocate for your community's priorities. Plus, there’s an afterparty!
Spaces are limited, so register today! For more information, contact housing@uniteoregon.org.
Unite Oregon Youth Expo 2024
Join us at the Unite Oregon Youth Expo 2024!
Date: Friday, August 23, 2024
Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM PT
Location: Left Bank Annex, 101 N Weidler St, Portland, OR 97227
Calling all middle and high school students from Clackamas, Multnomah, and Washington Counties! You're invited to the Unite Oregon Youth Expo this August! Get ready for a day filled with inspiring guest speakers, engaging games, a photo booth, interactive workshops, creative crafts, and more.
Movie in the Park
Join us for a movie in the park! We will be screening Radical, a film about a teacher in a Mexican border town who tries a radical new method to unlock their students' curiosity, potential, and genius. There will be food trucks, free popcorn, drinks, and paletas, and a raffle so you won't want to miss this!
The event starts at 6pm and the movie will begin at sunset. This event is FREE to the community! Register here