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Resource: Utility Discount Programs

Discounts, Assistance & Voluntary Environmental Programs for Multnomah County Residents Note: Most programs that are income-based are available to households at or below 60% of the State Median Income (SMI). Current limits (effective Oct. 1, 2025) are approximately $38,385/year for 1 person and $73,817/year for a family of four. When applying, ask to be screened<a href="https://centennialcommons.info/resource-utility-discount-programs/">Continue reading <span class="sr-only">"Resource: Utility Discount Programs"</span></a>
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City of Portland Community

2026-06-28 East Portland Sunday Parkways

Experience the joy of open streets at East Portland Sunday Parkways Presented by Kaiser Permanente on June 28. On this page, you’ll find information about the East event route, what to expect at the event, street closure information, and more. More info about Sunday Parkways From https://www.portland.gov/sunday-parkways/east-event-2026  Last updated 3/20/2026 Portland Sunday Parkways Presented by<a href="https://centennialcommons.info/2026-06-28-east-portland-sunday-parkways/">Continue reading <span class="sr-only">"2026-06-28 East Portland Sunday Parkways"</span></a>
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City of Portland Community

2026-07-24 Summer Free for All concert at Parklane Park

Kevin Selfe and The Tornadoes – Blues ensemble performing upbeat originals and fun rock and roll covers. Starting at 6:30 pm at Parklane Park, SE 155th and Main. More info about free events in the parks this summer From https://www.portland.gov/parks/news/2026/5/19/portland-parks-recreations-summer-free-all-returns-2026 Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R)is excited to announce an amazing series of Summer Free for All<a href="https://centennialcommons.info/2026-07-24-summer-free-for-all-concert-at-parklane-park/">Continue reading <span class="sr-only">"2026-07-24 Summer Free for All concert at Parklane Park"</span></a>
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Community Events

2026-05-06 Parklane Park Garden of Weedin’

More info HERE. Join the Garden of Weedin’ and help us keep Parklane Park in bloom! May 6, 2026 9:00 am-11:00 am Volunteer with us! Help us tend to this beautiful new park in SE Portland. Join PP&R for monthly, family-friendly volunteer events at Parklane Park to help weed and prune garden beds, mulch plants<a href="https://centennialcommons.info/2026-05-06-parklane-park-garden-of-weedin/">Continue reading <span class="sr-only">"2026-05-06 Parklane Park Garden of Weedin’"</span></a>
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Community Events

2026-05-29 Bike Fair

Event Details Where: Parklane Elementary School, 15811 SE Main St, Portland, OR 97233   When: Friday, May 29, 2026, 2:45 p.m. – 5:45 p.m. Activities are FREE and there’s something for everyone, including:  Participants are encouraged to bring their own bikes. There will be bikes of various sizes available for children and adults to borrow for the Learn<a href="https://centennialcommons.info/2026-05-29-repair-cafe-and-clothing-swap/">Continue reading <span class="sr-only">"2026-05-29 Bike Fair"</span></a>
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City of Portland Community

2026-05-02 Bulky Waste Collection

Saturday, May 2 10 am-3 pm Adonai Church, 650 SE 139th Ave. Another opportunity for getting rid of trash and stuff!! Computers, TVs, batteries, tires, paint, chemicals, and regular garbage. By Guerreras Latinas
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Community Events

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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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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City of Portland Community

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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