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Good Day Darling Annual Food Drive
The annual Good Day Darling food drive collects non-perishable food donations for local families ahead of Thanksgiving. At the Portland Pearl District location, donating 3 items gives $5 off an entire purchase, 7 items gives $10 off, or 12 items gives $15 off. Donations are accepted throughout the drive.
Wilkes Headwaters Community Gathering
Multi-day events
Committee of the Whole
A Committee of the Whole meeting, held as part of the virtual council and committee meetings the week of November 2–6. The public may view the meeting and provide testimony in person at the Portland Building, Room 201. The virtual format is due to maintenance on the ventilation system in City Hall.
Rental Ripoff Town Hall events: District 1 with Candace Avalos and Jamie Dunphy
Toy Drive & Senior Stocking
A community donation drive collecting new toys for children and stocking stuffers for seniors during the holiday season.
Food Bike (free fridge restock)
Future 50 community vision tables
What do you want to see in your community in 50 years? What are your dreams for the future?
As part of the Future 50 project, Metro is holding conversations with communities to develop aspirations for 2077 that will guide the direction of our region. We want to hear from you!
Join a community visioning table this fall to share your hopes for the future.
- Connect with other community members to help create regional aspirations for the future.
- Learn about Metro’s Future 50 project and what other community members and regional leaders are saying.
- Learn about the shared regional values that will guide the development of the vision.
Registration is required. Bring your ideas, perspective and creativity. Refreshments are provided. These events are open to members of the public who live, work, go to school or spend time in the greater Portland region—including urban and rural Clackamas, Multnomah and Washington counties.
Tikkun Olam: Dignity Grows Packing
Email Merit Pinker
Join us to pack menstrual and hygiene totes for community members who need them. We’ll have time to chat with Dignity Grows distribution partners, schmooze with other volunteers and, of course, pack totes! Visit our website to learn more about this program, or email Merit Pinker to get more involved ([email protected]).