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2026-05-02 Repair Cafe and Clothing Swap

When: Saturday, May 2, 10 am – 1 pm.Repair item check-in: 10 am – noon (checked in items repaired until 1 pm).Where: The Rockwood Center, 17805 SE Stark St. Text below from City of Gresham. Join us for a morning of fixing, learning and fun! Check the calendar event Clothing swap Clothing swap theme: Clean summer<a href="https://centennialcommons.info/2026-05-02-repair-cafe-and-clothing-swap/">Continue reading <span class="sr-only">"2026-05-02 Repair Cafe and Clothing Swap"</span></a>
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2026-04-25 82nd Avenue of Roses Parade

Content below from East PDX News. It’s time once again for the 82nd Avenue of Roses Parade, this year on Saturday, April 25th. Story and photos by David F. Ashton It hardly seems that it was two decades ago when a small band of plucky volunteers floated the idea of holding a springtime parade up S.E.<a href="https://centennialcommons.info/2026-04-25-82nd-avenue-of-roses-parade/">Continue reading <span class="sr-only">"2026-04-25 82nd Avenue of Roses Parade"</span></a>
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2026-04-25 Neighborhood Plant Swap

Bring plants, seeds, books, decor, and tools, and swap for great things you’ll find! Please label plants with ideal growing conditions; no invasives, please. Questions? Email outreach@eastrose.org or call Karen at 503-929-7170.
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In Portland, a ‘World Cup’ for immigrant girls uses the joy of sport to counter ICE fears

By CLAIRE RUSH (Associated Press) via OPB March 31, 2026 6 a.m. “Push!” “Press!” “Good ball!” As the volunteer soccer coach shouted words of motivation, one of his players nudged the ball past the opposing team’s goalie and into the net, prompting the sideline to erupt in cheers. This was the scene Sunday in Portland, Oregon, at<a href="https://centennialcommons.info/in-portland-a-world-cup-for-immigrant-girls-uses-the-joy-of-sport-to-counter-ice-fears/">Continue reading <span class="sr-only">"In Portland, a ‘World Cup’ for immigrant girls uses the joy of sport to counter ICE fears"</span></a>
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Support local resource hubs

Two amazing organizations serving Centennial are fundraising to open their spaces to be able to better serve our community. Learn about all the community organizations in Centennial HERE.
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City of Portland Community

2026-03-27 Community Planting at Lynchwood Park

March 27, 202610 am-12:30 pmLynchwood Park, SE 170th Ave. The Park Rangers will also be stopping by the event to chat with folks about what they do and potentially lead volunteers in the junior ranger pledge. We’ll have snacks and beverages, as well as wildflower seed packets that the community can take home with them.<a href="https://centennialcommons.info/2026-03-27-community-planting-at-lynchwood-park/">Continue reading <span class="sr-only">"2026-03-27 Community Planting at Lynchwood Park"</span></a>
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2026-03-21 Food Forest Community Design Workshop

Join us in Walking the land Recently acquired Food Forest, located in Gresham. 5 acres that we envision becoming a Food Hub Mapping and Dreaming Together we will envision the space as we walk through it, mapping with and learning from experts about agricultural design Transitioning to Discussion and Lunch We will travel from the<a href="https://centennialcommons.info/2026-03-21-food-forest-community-design-workshop/">Continue reading <span class="sr-only">"2026-03-21 Food Forest Community Design Workshop"</span></a>
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Take D1 budget survey by March 13

From D1 Councilor Candace Avalos: We know that East Portland hasn’t always had a seat at the table when City leaders were making decisions about where to invest our dollars. That’s why it’s so important to me that D1 perspectives and voices are included in the discussions we’re having around our next budget for Financial<a href="https://centennialcommons.info/take-d1-budget-survey-by-march-13/">Continue reading <span class="sr-only">"Take D1 budget survey by March 13"</span></a>
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2026-03-21 D1 Councilors Town Hall at Friends Share

Come join your District 1 Councilors for a community town hall hosted at Friend Share Community Space in Centennial! This is a great opportunity to connect with your local elected officials, hear updates on the work happening in District 1, and share your thoughts and ideas about the issues that matter most to you and<a href="https://centennialcommons.info/2026-03-21-d1-councilors-town-hall-at-friends-share/">Continue reading <span class="sr-only">"2026-03-21 D1 Councilors Town Hall at Friends Share"</span></a>
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2026-04-01 Earth Month at Parklane Park Garden of Weedin’

Join us for Earth Month at the Garden of Weedin’ to help us keep Parklane Park in bloom! April 1, 2026 9:00 am – 11:00 am Volunteer with us! We care for the Earth every day, but we invite you to celebrate the start of Earth Month and the return of spring with us by nurturing your<a href="https://centennialcommons.info/2026-04-01-earth-month-at-parklane-park-garden-of-weedin/">Continue reading <span class="sr-only">"2026-04-01 Earth Month at Parklane Park Garden of Weedin’"</span></a>
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