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News
In just four hours, community members gave nearly 3,000 historic bricks from the former Concordia University campus a second life.
July 6, 2026 4:14 pm
News article
A few of Portland’s recycling rules have changed to align with new statewide recycling guidelines. Here are the updates.
June 15, 2026 12:15 pm
Blog post
Events
Tool libraries across Portland let you borrow tools for free, just like checking out books.
July 11, 2026
10:00 am
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12:00 pm
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Community event
Tool libraries across Portland let you borrow tools for free, just like checking out books.
July 18, 2026
10:00 am
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12:00 pm
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Community event
Free clothing exchange held every 3rd Sunday of the month at the Kenton Church on North Lombard Street.
July 19, 2026
2:00 pm
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4:00 pm
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Community event
Tool libraries across Portland let you borrow tools for free, just like checking out books.
July 25, 2026
10:00 am
to –
12:00 pm
Label:
Community event
Past meetings and hearings
