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8/29/2024 – Yard tree giveaway party

Thursday, August 294:00 – 7:00pmFred Meyer Parking Lot, 14700 SE Division St. CCA will be hosting a celebration to register folks for Yard Tree Giveaway events. Don’t miss out! There will be goodies, and the opportunity to register early for your free trees. Fill out the interest form HERE.
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How Centennial came together in July’s heat wave

July 4-9, Portland experienced extreme heat, with temperatures reaching over 100 degrees, and at least 17 people died across the state. How did CCRN* respond in the Centennial Neighborhood? Read about the community response HERE. Also…although we might not have too much more heat this summer, check out these options for staying cool when it<a href="https://centennialcommons.info/how-centennial-came-together-in-julys-heat-wave/">Continue reading <span class="sr-only">"How Centennial came together in July’s heat wave"</span></a>
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9/10/2024 – District One Candidate Forum

East Portland Candidate ForumTuesday, September 10⋅5:00 – 7:00pmGethsemane Lutheran Church, 11560 SE Market St. East Portlanders are about to elect 3 council members — more representation than we’ve ever had on Portland City Council, all at once. HERE is a list of current candidates for District 1 (East Portland!). Almost all current District 1 candidates<a href="https://centennialcommons.info/9-10-2024-district-one-candidate-forum/">Continue reading <span class="sr-only">"9/10/2024 – District One Candidate Forum"</span></a>
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East of 205 TIF Is Coming!!

The working groups for the all three proposed East Portland Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Districts voted this week to move the districts along to the Prosper Portland Board on August 28, and presumably from there to a City Council vote in October. This is a BIG deal. Tax Increment Financing is a 30-year strategy to<a href="https://centennialcommons.info/east-of-205-tif-is-coming/">Continue reading <span class="sr-only">"East of 205 TIF Is Coming!!"</span></a>
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8/3/2024 – Concert in the Park!

Come hear the amazing Barrio Mestizo Band on Saturday, August 3 at 6:30 pm at Rutherford Park, SE 165th Avenue and Market Street. See you there!
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5/23/2024 – TIF Tour!

The proposed East of 205 Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District is coming together. It’s not a done deal, though, and therefore very much needs community input! If you’re interested in learning more about TIF and how it might work for us in East Portland (specifically in Centennial!), please join us at 3 pm Thursday, May<a href="https://centennialcommons.info/5-23-2024-tif-tour/">Continue reading <span class="sr-only">"5/23/2024 – TIF Tour!"</span></a>
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6/6/2024 – 162nd Tree Walk with Oregon Walks

Centennial Community Association (CCA), Centennial Neighborhood Emergency Team (NET), and Oregon Walks invites all community members to a general meeting on Thursday, June 6th from 6 to 7:30 pm. Meet at Parklane Reformed Church (just west of 162nd on SE Main St.) at 6 pm. Please park on the street or in the west parking<a href="https://centennialcommons.info/6-6-2024-162nd-tree-walk-with-oregon-walks/">Continue reading <span class="sr-only">"6/6/2024 – 162nd Tree Walk with Oregon Walks"</span></a>
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5/10/2024 – Bulky Waste Collection at Rosewood

Register HERE to drop off bulky waste (any large items or materials that can’t be thrown away in a standard residential trash container). This will give you a time to show up on Friday, May 10. Bring these items: Do NOT bring these items: Tires, Car breaks and linings, paint, thinners & solvents, propane tanks,<a href="https://centennialcommons.info/5-10-2024-bulky-waste-collection-at-rosewood/">Continue reading <span class="sr-only">"5/10/2024 – Bulky Waste Collection at Rosewood"</span></a>
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Centennial coffee shop is brewing

According to…well, me…Centennial doesn’t have any coffee shops. We have some drive-thrus and in-store kiosks, but virtually no “third places” where community members can sit, stay, and socialize with each other. “By interacting with a wider range of people, or even just allowing us to be around others, third places can help us develop a<a href="https://centennialcommons.info/centennial-coffee-shop-is-brewing/">Continue reading <span class="sr-only">"Centennial coffee shop is brewing"</span></a>
Read More Karen Wolfgang