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2026-01-27 Listening session with Maxine Dexter

See information from Indivisible HERE. When: Tuesday, January 27, 5:30 pm PT Where: Rockwood Market Hall, 458 SE 185th Ave, Portland, OR 97233 Source: https://dexter.house.gov/events Posted In: In-Person Event, External Event
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Resource: USCIS Application Support Center

You may have noticed a new facility in the Meadowland Shopping Center on Powell Blvd. This is the Portland ASC, the only facility in Oregon that handles biometric services such as fingerprints and photographs for immigration benefits. Office Address: USCIS Application Support Center, 17112 SE Powell Boulevard, Suites 7-11, Portland, OR 97236 Office Days/Hours: Monday:<a href="https://centennialcommons.info/resource-uscis-application-support-center/">Continue reading <span class="sr-only">"Resource: USCIS Application Support Center"</span></a>
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2026-01-26 Community meeting re: overnight shelter

Come learn more and share your thoughts about the overnight shelter that is planned at the Eastside Imago Dei Community. This meeting will take place in the shelter location. Please find links below to: This document also includes the response from the City of Portland, represented by Hendrik Broekelschen from Portland Solutions. We’re providing these<a href="https://centennialcommons.info/2026-01-26-community-meeting-re-overnight-shelter/">Continue reading <span class="sr-only">"2026-01-26 Community meeting re: overnight shelter"</span></a>
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2025-12-11 Resilience Party!

Come join your neighbors for food, fun, and festivities! Light dinner will be provided, and giveaways abound… Sing along to your favorite resilience songs. Learn how to keep warm in your home even when the power is out. And enjoy a preparedness fashion show!! If you want to participate, SIGN UP HERE or onsite at<a href="https://centennialcommons.info/2025-12-11-resilience-party/">Continue reading <span class="sr-only">"2025-12-11 Resilience Party!"</span></a>
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2025-12-06 Holiday Bazaar

The holidays are right around the corner, shop for the ones you love while supporting amazing small businesses! A festive day filled with: Free Kids’ Activities – Crafts, games & holiday fun Local Vendors – Shop unique gifts, handmade goods & more DMA Trivia – Play & win voucher to purchase items from the bazaar<a href="https://centennialcommons.info/2025-12-06-holiday-bazaar/">Continue reading <span class="sr-only">"2025-12-06 Holiday Bazaar"</span></a>
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2025-11-10 Salmon Day

(Originally posted November 5, re-posted for another pickup day!) Pick up fresh salmon starting at 3 pm. Please bring your own bags or coolers to carry your fish. Donations are welcome. Podrá recoger salmón fresco a partir de las 15:00. Por favor, traiga sus propias bolsas o neveras portátiles para transportar el pescado. Se agradecen<a href="https://centennialcommons.info/2025-11-05-salmon-day/">Continue reading <span class="sr-only">"2025-11-10 Salmon Day"</span></a>
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Support our immigrant neighbors

Immigrants are an essential part of our communities: they are our neighbors and friends, and contribute significantly to our daily lives. They are the backbone of various industries, from agriculture to hospitality, and enrich our society with vibrant cultures and diverse lived experiences. Above all, they are a vital part of our community, and they<a href="https://centennialcommons.info/support-our-immigrant-neighbors/">Continue reading <span class="sr-only">"Support our immigrant neighbors"</span></a>
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Resource: Food Finder

(Originally published January 11, 2025) Current November 2025. To find a food pantry or free food market near you visit these sites for comprehensive lists. Food pantries can often be found in churches, schools and universities. Here are some other resources which community partners in the area have highlighted. Most of these are on the<a href="https://centennialcommons.info/resource-food-finder/">Continue reading <span class="sr-only">"Resource: Food Finder"</span></a>
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We can do this, together / Juntos, podemos hacerlo

(Originally posted May 2, 2025) The Centennial neighborhood is one of Portland’s most diverse. We have neighbors here from all over the world, and are proud of it.  Nearly 20% of Centennial residents are Hispanic. As the Trump administration begins its campaign to disrupt the lives and families of immigrants from around the world, these<a href="https://centennialcommons.info/we-can-do-this-together-juntos-podemos-hacerlo/">Continue reading <span class="sr-only">"We can do this, together / Juntos, podemos hacerlo"</span></a>
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2025-10-03 Homecoming Parade

The entire Centennial community is invited to be a part of this year’s Centennial School District Homecoming celebration, happening on October 3, 2025. See IG post for original info. This year’s festivities will kick off with the annual Homecoming Parade — please see the map for this year’s new parade route, starting from Centennial Middle<a href="https://centennialcommons.info/2025-10-03-homecoming-parade/">Continue reading <span class="sr-only">"2025-10-03 Homecoming Parade"</span></a>
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