Free legal help will be available at from 1pm to 4pm on Friday, October 23 at Cascadia Health! You may qualify for help with criminal or eviction record expungement, charge reduction, driver's license reinstatement and waiving traffic or criminal fines, lifting warrants, and small business business and legal advice. Pre-registration is not required but highly encouraged to be sure you are seen. Please pre-register by Sunday, October 18 at this link:

Agenda items include: Painting no-parking curbs yellow Discussion of the Eliot Neighborhood Association's continued involvement in a lawsuit against ODOT regarding the I-5 Rose Quarter Improvement Project Potential outreach to our legislators ahead of the 2027 session Discussion of recent efforts asking the city to make changes to MLK Jr Blvd

ODOT is going to finish their southbound pavement maintenance project on I-5 tonight, with a reprieve from closures coming before Thursday. There will be another closure in the opposite direction coming next year. They have been billing this as 'phase 1A' of a gigantic project that they have not secured funding for, but in reality this is just a 'pave, repair and restripe' project that is maintaining a few 60-year old bridges on the I-5 mainline for the future.

Eliot restaurateur Andrea Bontemps was featured this week on OregonLive. (alternative link for Apple News+ subscribers)

Eliot Neighbors are incredibly creative at how they bring their waste to the dumpsters we have set up! We're open 10am-2pm tomorrow- see you soon!Eliot Dumpster Day 2026 (Part II) Details Date: Saturday, September 26 "Dumpster Days" are community waste collection events for items that don't fit, or aren't allowed, in curbside waste bins. WE ALSO WILL HAVE A LARGE FREE PILE!

Would you be interested in hosting a yard sign for a week? We can deliver and pick them up if that is an issue. Reach out to info@eliotneighborhood.org ! “Dumpster Days” are community waste collection events for items that don’t fit, or aren’t allowed, in curbside waste bins. This is our second such event in 2026. Eliot Dumpster Day 2026 (Part II) Details…

Eliot Neighborhood Association Meeting Agenda Monday 09/21/20267:00 - 8:30 pmCascadia Garlington Health Center3036 NE Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd Microsoft Teams for the meeting: Click here to join the meeting Co-Chairs: Laura Fay and Allan Rudwick Agenda (subject to changes): Welcome remarks for any newcomers, and Introductions - 7:00 Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items - 7:05…

“Dumpster Days” are community waste collection events for items that don’t fit, or aren’t allowed, in curbside waste bins. This is our second such event in 2026. Eliot Dumpster Day 2026 (Part II) Details Date: Saturday, September 26 Location: Legacy Emanuel Visitor Parking Lot, N Vancouver and N Graham Sts Items accepted 10am – 2pm (or until dumpsters full) Donations via cash, CashApp, Venmo or Paypal.

Come have a picnic with Public Safety at the last National Night Out event this summer, tonight from 4p-7p at Lillis-Albina Park! Learn more here: Additionally, there is no ENA meeting this coming Monday. Our next meeting will be on September 21. See you there!

Our 8/12 meeting will include: A conversation with a representative from the Portland Bureau of Transportation about the Zone V Parking Permit Program

You are invited to an evening of jazz on Saturday, August 22, featuring Marilyn Keller & True Friends, at the Ainsworth United Church of Christ. Come and enjoy great music, fellowship, and food while supporting Ainsworth United Church of Christ. The event begins with complimentary snacks, non-alcoholic beverages and a no-host bar. Tickets are $40 advance; $50 at the door and can be purchased online at 

It's raining plums and apples! Have an overabundant fruit tree? Hop on the Portland Fruit Tree Project website and register your fruit trees for a harvest —or drop off harvested fruit using their easy, DIY, at-your-convenience process. Then they'll get the fruit out to the community! Learn more here: Or... looking for ways to up your fruit tree game?

This article first appeared in the Eliot News! There will be another issue in September. The Eliot NA wants you to know that we are here to support your block party! Sign up here for a low-effort non-competitive $100 grant! or reach out to board@eliotneighborhood.org. By Norm Van Eeden Petersman, Strong Towns & Allan Rudwick How did my family end up with over 40 people mixing and mingling on the street in front of our home last night?

Join us for a free community event at Boise-Eliot/Humboldt Elementary School on August 8th, 11am–2pm, featuring a giveaway of 200 backpacks and school supplies, a food bank, BBQ, and fun activities for youth. The event is hosted by First AME Zion Church, Clara Peoples Satellite Food Pantry, Cascade Pacific Council, Scouting America, and the Order of the Arrow Cascadia Chapter.

DRAFT- not yet approved Meeting held at Albina Library room 2B Attendance: LUTC members (4/4 present, more seats available): Anders (Chair) Andrew (Vice Chair)Allan (Recorder)Mike Marnie Glickman (Braided River) Thomas Meinzen (Friends of Trees) Friends of Trees Serves about ⅔ of portland (east of the river only) & surrounding areas - tries to do lower canopy areas Next year - Jan 16 (MLK wknd) 

Eliot Neighborhood Association Meeting Agenda Monday 07/20/20267:00 - 8:30 pmCascadia Garlington Health Center3036 NE Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd Microsoft Teams for the meeting: Click here to join the meeting Co-Chairs: Laura Fay and Allan Rudwick Agenda (subject to changes): Welcome remarks for any newcomers, and Introductions - 7:00 Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items Review Meeting Agreements…

Minds Matter Portland connects motivated, low-income high school students with the people, preparation, and opportunities to help them achieve success in higher education and beyond. Join their volunteer community and be a part of helping students achieve their college dreams! They are seeking writing tutors, math tutors, mentors, and classroom facilitators. Minds Matter Portland was founded in 2006. Over the last 20 years, 100% of Minds Matter students have been admitted to 4-year colleges with significant financial aid.

Our 7/15 meeting will include: A conversation with volunteers from the Braided River Campaign on the City's update to the North Reach River Plan for the Willamette A presentation from Thomas Meinzen from Friends of Trees, an organization working to increase Portland's tree canopy

Come to the corner of N. Broadway & N. Wheeler Ave every Sunday and hang with your neighbors! This Summer Social Club is entering its third year. No matter the weather, this event will be on. Looking forward to seeing you there!

Eliot Neighborhood Association Meeting Agenda Monday 06/15/20267:00 - 8:30 pmCascadia Garlington Health Center3036 NE Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd Microsoft Teams for the meeting: Click here to join the meeting Co-Chairs: Laura Fay and Allan Rudwick Agenda (subject to changes): Welcome remarks for any newcomers, and Introductions - 7:00 Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items Review Meeting Agreements…

All neighbors are invited to join these upcoming meetings to discuss and help shape the future of the Billy Webb Elks Lodge. The text of the image is reproduced below: You're Invited to a Community Update & Feedback Session We invite members and the broader Portland community to participate in a four-part public meeting series. These gatherings are designed to shape the future of the Billy Webb Elks Lodge through five core pillars:

This article first appeared in the Spring 2026 Eliot News Zoning is the practice of limiting development to specific areas/properties. I say “limiting” as that is how it has been used – to limit buildings and uses existing neighbors don’t want. It can go hand in hand with “redlining,” or racial exclusion. It can also be used to “encourage” certain kinds of development, although it is a rather crude tool for that purpose as we will see.

Eliot Neighborhood Association Meeting Agenda Monday 05/18/20267:00 - 8:30 pmCascadia Garlington Health Center3036 NE Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd Microsoft Teams for the meeting: Click here to join the meeting Co-Chairs: Laura Fay and Allan Rudwick Agenda (subject to changes): Welcome remarks for any newcomers, and Introductions - 7:00 Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items Review Meeting Agreements…

"Dumpster Days" are community waste collection events for items that don't fit, or aren't allowed, in curbside waste bins. Eliot Dumpster Day 2026 Details Date: Saturday, May 16 Location: Legacy Emanuel Visitor Parking Lot, N Vancouver and N Graham Streets - Entrance on Graham Items accepted 10am - 2pm (or until dumpsters full) Donations via cash, CashApp, Venmo or Paypal. …

If you have a 3- or 4-year-old, your child can receive free preschool through Preschool for All. Applications are now open through April 30 for the 2026–27 school year. Seats are available across the county, and all families are eligible. The most important step is to apply. You can choose the preschool programs that feel like the best fit for your child, including community-based centers, home-based programs, and school classrooms.

The Eliot Land Use and Transportation Committee is Cancelled for May Eliot Dumpster Day is coming this Saturday 10am-2pm - On Knott Street between N Williams and N Vancouver (on a Legacy Emanuel Hospital Parking Lot). This is the cheapest way to get rid of your stuff all year. The Eliot News is out! Check your mailbox for your copy.

Albina Library will close to the public starting May 18, 2026 to install brand-new lighting, door operators, artwork and more. The construction will last through May 24 and the library will reopen on May 26, following the Memorial Day holiday. Midland Library will close to the public on May 26, 2026 to install upgrades to the restrooms, the sewer line, the community gallery and more.

By Alison Lelko Have you ever driven past the train-station shaped building at the intersection of N Vancouver and N Russel and wondered “What’s going on inside that building?” The answer is more delightful than you might imagine.  Inside the Columbia Gorge Model Railroad Historical Society in the Eliot Neighborhood is a 60’ x 70’ HO-scale model of the Gorge, complete with intricately detailed models of Union Station, the Vista House, Multnomah Falls, in situ.

"Dumpster Days" are community waste collection events for items that don't fit, or aren't allowed, in curbside waste bins. We are looking for some 'hosts' for lawn signs. They look like this - we have everything you need and can drop it at your house. Please contact info@eliotneighborhood.org if you are able to host one through our event May 16th. Thank you!

Eliot Neighborhood Association Meeting Agenda Monday 04/20/20267:00 - 8:30 pmCascadia Garlington Health Center3036 NE Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd Microsoft Teams for the meeting: Click here to join the meeting Co-Chairs: Laura Fay and Allan Rudwick Agenda (subject to changes): Welcome remarks for any newcomers, and Introductions - 7:00 Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items Review Meeting Agreements…

Albina Vision Trust and the City of Portland are hosting a community workshop as part of the Reconnecting Albina Planning Project, an ongoing effort to shape the future of Lower Albina through community voice. The April 30th workshop builds on the December 2025 Open House and will include project updates and facilitated discussions on open space, connectivity, future development, and community history and identity.

"Dumpster Days" are community waste collection events for items that don't fit, or aren't allowed, in curbside waste bins. Eliot Dumpster Day 2026 Details Date: Saturday, May 16 Location: Legacy Emanuel Visitor Parking Lot, N Vancouver and N Graham Sts Items accepted 10am - 2pm (or until dumpsters full) Donations via cash, CashApp, Venmo or Paypal. Suggested donations: $10 for a car, $20 per pick-up truck, $40 for full pick-up trucks.

In the southwest corner of Eliot at 501 N Dixon St. lies the Matthew Prophet Education Center. Completed in 1979, this building is home base for Portland Public Schools. In recent years, PPS has been open to selling the Prophet Center. Some serious proposals for the site have included a Costco warehouse store and an eastside mirror of the Pearl District, but all of them struck out.

Eliot Neighborhood Association Meeting Agenda Monday 03/16/20267:00 - 8:30 pmCascadia Garlington Health Center3036 NE Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd Microsoft Teams for the meeting: Click here to join the meeting Co-Chairs: Laura Fay and Allan Rudwick Agenda (subject to changes): Welcome and Introductions - 7:00 Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items Review Meeting Agreements [Link] …

Service on line 24- Fremont/NW 18th is changing March 1st - N Kerby Ave and N Russell St will be eliminated for faster trips between North, Northeast and Northwest Portland. Note: map updated January 13.

Eliot Neighborhood Association Meeting Agenda Monday 02/23/20267:00 - 8:30 pmCascadia Garlington Health Center3036 NE Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd Microsoft Teams for the meeting: Click here to join the meeting Co-Chairs: Laura Fay and Allan Rudwick Agenda (subject to changes): Welcome and Introductions - 7:00 Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items Review Meeting Agreements [Link] …

Led by Eliot NA co-Chair Allan Rudwick When: Saturday, February 21st at 3pm Where: Meet at Harder Day Coffee on MLK and Tillamook. 2031 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Portland, OR 97212 What:   We will walk North along MLK and talk about the benefits of adding street parking along the majority of the corridor to revitalize the street, improve business access and calm traffic. 

Announcements – Board meeting is the Monday after President’s day (Feb 23) – MLK Walk and talk 2/21 at 3pm – Parking District went live 12/31. Sign up for a monthly calendar update here: or check the moda center calendar Attendees Anders (Chair)Andrew (Vice Chair)Allan (Recorder) Minutes Meeting held at Cascadia Garlington Center Welcome & Introductions Approve minutes (3-0)

Announcements– Board meeting Monday after MLK day - 1/26– Parking District went live 12/31. Sign up for a monthly calendar update here: or check the Moda center calendar In person Attendees Anders (Chair)Andrew (Vice Chair)Allan (Recorder)Mike W - accepted continued LUTC membershipMike Faden - non-member Minutes - started 6:02 at the Albina Library (NE Russell or NE Knott entrance)- upstairs room 2A…

Eliot Neighborhood Association LUTC Meeting Minutes DRAFT Sep 8, 2025 6:30 PM Russell Apartments Attendees Land Use & Transportation Committee Allan Rudwick - Co-Chair Andrew Champion - Recorder Anders Hart - ENA board & LUTC member Guests Liz Zenger - resident Mike Faden - resident Max Nash - resident Tom - guest Daylighting Max says that painting the curb at 7th & Russell has shown moderate success and that parking in the area is tight.

This meeting will be in person at Cascadia Garlington Center (where the board meetings have been). Enter off of the parking lot. Agenda Welcome & Introductions Approve minutes Update on the NE 7th/MLK effort Discuss the Lloyd Center Master Plan - there's been some opposition to demolishing the mall. Do we want to take a position on the project and send a letter to the city?

The Eliot and Boise Neighborhood Associations are teaming up to help get you prepped for an emergency! Come join us at 6pm on February 4th and learn how to be prepared for the unexpected.

Eliot Neighborhood Association Meeting Agenda Monday 01/26/20267:00 - 8:30 pmCascadia Garlington Health Center3036 NE Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd Microsoft Teams for the meeting: Click here to join the meeting Co-Chairs: Laura Fay and Allan Rudwick Agenda (subject to changes): Welcome and Introductions - 7:00 Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items - 7:05 Review Meeting Agreements [

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Join the Portland Trail Blazers at the Multnomah County Albina Library on January 18th from 1:00-3:00pm in celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.  To honor MLK's legacy and belief that literacy is fundamental to freedom, the Trail Blazers will be activating the Albina Library with fun, prizes, and mascot appearances while encouraging kids to sign up for a library card.

This meeting will be in person at the Albina Library (NE Russell or NE Knott entrance)- upstairs room 2A Agenda 1 - Updates on Allan's I-405 project2 - Updates on the NE 7th diverter effort3 - Updates on the leaf blower letter we sent to the city Announcements - Board meeting Monday after MLK day We'll lose the room by 7:30pm

From November to mid-January each year, PBOT’s Leaf Day service helps us provide cleaner, safer streets, keep our storm drains clear, and ensure our intersections don’t flood. PBOT instituted Leaf Day because the amount of leaves in our original 50+ Leaf Zones was simply too much for our regular street cleaning equipment. For more information visit the city’s website:

On the final day of 2025, look back to the last edition of Eliot News in 1992. Boyz II Men's End of the Road maintained its death grip on the top of the charts, President George H.W. Bush's reelection was about to be upset by a relative political newcomer from Arkansas named Bill Clinton, and fall's breakout TV debut was Hangin' with Mr.