Celebrate the numerous Cully farms and gardens on July 19th 10a-2p on a bike ride through Cully. Visit some of the amazing urban farms that the Cully neighborhood is famous for! Learn about regenerative agricultural practices, classes, volunteer opportunities, and Community Supported Agriculture. Some farmers and farm educators will lead us on tours of their beautiful sites. Social pace, flat route, kids welcome. Not a loop but end point is about one mile from start. There will be some access to drinking water (BYOB) and bathrooms during the ride. Got o Shift2bikes https://www.shift2bikes.org/calendar/event-22164 for more info!

Cully Farmers Market Indigenous Led. Community Focused. Every Thursday from 4pm - 8pm June 5th - August 28th, 2025. NE 42nd Ave. & NE Alberta St. Get Involved at https://cullyfarmersmarket.com/

Are you new to town, or new to cycling in Portland? Want to explore some of the best low-stress bike routes in Roseway, Cully and Concordia? Then join our New to Portland ride on Wednesday, July 16

We will gather at Wellington Park  (6635 NE Mason St) at 5:30 p.m. and the ride will start at 6:00 p.m. The ride will end in the same spot.  The park is just a few blocks from TriMet lines 71, 24 and 12.

This ride will highlight the Holman-Simpson neighborhood greenway and the Shaver-Mason neighborhood greenway currently under construction.There will be a climb, there will be some paths with gravel, there will be a stop for refreshments and socializing at the end and there will be bike fun.

This is a moderate-pace, no drop ride, and will be approximately 7.3 miles. This event is free and open to everyone.

Tips for getting started on a bike

Check out our Checklist for getting started on a bike to learn more about how to prepare for your ride. We'll also answer any questions you have about getting around by bike during the ride! 

Need a bike?

Are you bike-curious or don't have a bike you can use? There are still options for you to participate in the ride:

• Consider riding with BIKETOWN—Portland's easy, affordable, and super-fun way to get around. Just hop on one of their e-bikes and be on your way. Check the BIKETOWN map for station locations around town.

• Consider renting a bike or purchasing a bike from one of Portland's bike shops.

We’re taking the summer off! Please look for other CAN events organized this summer. Our next official in person gathering will be September 9th 2025, see yo there!

42nd Ave Fish & Chips is finally ready to open after suffering a devasting fire in the past year. They will be giving out a free meal to the first 40 customers! This Thursday July 3rd at 11AM. 

You're invited to join us at Lillis Albina Park for this year’s Good in the Hood celebration! Saturday and Sunday, June 28-29 from noon to 9pm! Join us for the most exciting Good in the Hood parade yet! 

Get ready to cheer on our very first Best in Flow competitors as they parade down MLK Boulevard! The route runs southbound from Prescott to Knott, so gather your friends and line the southbound side of MLK to get the best view. The exact location of the moderator and judging booth will be announced soon—start planning your viewing parties now! https://www.goodnthehood.org/

Celebrate open streets during the Northeast Cully Portland Sunday Parkways event Presented by Kaiser Permanente on June 29 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.! On this page, you will find information about the event route, what to expect at the event, street closure information, and more! learn more and sign-up here: portland.gov/sunday-parkways/volunteer

Portland Sunday Parkways presented by Kaiser Permanente will return to the Northeast Cully Portland route on June 29, 2025. Join the community for a fun-filled day of family-friendly activities and the opportunity to explore the beautiful Northeast Cully neighborhood! 

Participants are welcome to join the Northeast Cully Portland route at any point and head in any direction. This event route is designed to highlight the network of neighborhood greenways and other infrastructure, parks, and community resources. There will be areas along the route and at the featured parks where circulation slows for vendor marketplaces, community booths, free family-friendly activities, and live entertainment. 

Want breaking Sunday Parkway news?! Keep up to date by texting "Cully" to 888-520-0526 for the latest event updates and thrilling details on entertainment and activities. Standard text message rates may apply. Opt out anytime by texting "STOP".  

You're invited to join us at Lillis Albina Park for this year’s Good in the Hood celebration! Saturday and Sunday, June 28-29 from noon to 9pm! Join us for the most exciting Good in the Hood parade yet! 

Get ready to cheer on our very first Best in Flow competitors as they parade down MLK Boulevard! The route runs southbound from Prescott to Knott, so gather your friends and line the southbound side of MLK to get the best view. The exact location of the moderator and judging booth will be announced soon—start planning your viewing parties now! https://www.goodnthehood.org/

Cully Farmers Market Indigenous Led. Community Focused. Every Thursday from 4pm - 8pm June 5th - August 28th, 2025. Location TBD. Get Involved at https://cullyfarmersmarket.com/

The CAN Board meets on Zoom monthly on the 4th Tuesday of the month, from 6:30-8:30 pm.

All neighbors are welcome to attend via Zoom only, to observe or provide public comment. This is an opportunity to come and share any concerns with the board or to listen in and learn more about what the CAN Board is working on.

Zoom link: Online meeting on zoom (id: 892 9705 9428 pw:795423); tinyurl.com/CANMtgs

NOTE: There is a dedicated time slot for Public Comment at the start and finish of each meeting, at approximately 6:35 pm and 8:25 pm. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes per commenter.

Juneteenth for the year 2025 is celebrated/ observed on Thursday, June 19.

Juneteenth is observed on June 19 each year commemorating the emancipation of the enslaved African Americans back in 1865. President Joe Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act into law on June 17, 2021
Back on January 1st 1863 then President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation outlawing slavery in the original confederate states. On June 19th, 1865 Union Army general Gordon Granger under the General Order No. 3 enforced the freedom of enslaved people in the last held out state in the confederacy, Texas.

Find Portland events here https://www.pdxpipeline.com/juneteenth/

History https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juneteenth
Image courtesy Juneteenth Colors 2025 - Ella T. Probert

Cully Farmers Market Indigenous Led. Community Focused. Every Thursday from 4pm - 8pm June 5th - August 28th, 2025. Location TBD. Get Involved at https://cullyfarmersmarket.com/

From 9-5pm, we will be providing pressure washers, weed whackers, and mulch to clean up a portion of 42nd Ave between Emerson and Alberta. Volunteers can check in at Cully Strength and we can beautify the green spaces, trim the weeds, and pressure walk the sidewalk. This event is all about taking pride in our community and taking ownership of our walkways! We will be hosting a summer party the weekend after to raise money for the Oregon food bank and celebrate our volunteers, also at Cully Strength, at 3pm on June 14th. All ages welcome, free entry. http://Cullystrength.com

The Cully Neighborhood Bike Fair at Rigler Elementary is a free family-friendly event! 

Where: Rigler Elementary School,  5401 NE Prescott St, Portland OR 97218 

When: Friday, June 6, 2024, 2:45 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.

Activities are FREE and there’s something for everyone, including: 

• Biking lessons for children with activities to learn about bike safety skills  

• Learn-to-ride coaching for adults and children just starting out on a bike  

• Quick-fix Bike Repair to make sure your bike is rolling smoothly and safely  

• Helmet fitting to make sure you're protected 

Participants are welcome to bring their own bikes. There will be bikes of various sizes available for children and adults to borrow for the Learn to Ride clinic. 

This event is hosted in partnership with the Rigler and Scott Elementary Parent Teacher Associations and Community Cycling Center. 

Come support your local businesses in the Beaumont Neighborhood for the Fremont First Thursday

Cully Farmers Market Indigenous Led. Community Focused. Every Thursday from 4pm - 8pm June 5th - August 28th, 2025. Location TBD. Get Involved at https://cullyfarmersmarket.com/

Rocky Butte Farmers Market’s (RBFM) mission is to provide NE Portland residents with access to affordable, seasonal, locally grown foods and artisan products. The market’s primary goal is to support small farms, reducing barriers to participation for beginning and underrepresented vendors. RBFM strengthens connections within our diverse community by offering a safe, welcoming, and inclusive gathering space.

More than just a market, RBFM strives to be an impactful community resource - collaborating with neighboring organizations and gardens to provide services to underserved community members, increase access to education and food security, and positively impact the ecology, health, and overall community well-being. https://www.rockybuttemarket.com/

Join Columbia Slough Watershed Council and the Portland Water Bureau for a free 17 mile bike ride through Portland's Columbia South Shore Well Field! Experts from the Portland Water Bureau and Columbia Slough Watershed Council will lead this moderately paced and scenic trip. Our group will be making frequent stops to break up the ride and offer opportunities for conversation about how groundwater provides flexibility and reliability to the City’s water supply, and how we can all protect this important resource. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Please register in advance. Check in begins at 8:15, event begins at 8:45. Questions? Reach out to Amanda, at amanda.gallegos@columbiaslough.org.

https://www.columbiaslough.org/events-list/cycle-the-well-field-2

Location: NAYA Offices, 4636 NE 42nd Avenue

Join by Zoom: : https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83870128512?pwd=87oWxy8doSacJ6tupPXjJMv8NlX292.1

The monthly meeting of the Cully Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District Community Leadership Committee will be held on May 23, from 6-8 pm at the NAYA Offices (4636 NE 42nd Avenue).

The public is welcome to attend and provide public comment in person, or virtually on Zoom.

This meeting will focus on discussion and development of portions of the Action Plan related to commercial and economic development. Agenda items will include:

• Presentation on Neighborhood Prosperity Network (NPN) work and discussion of small business priorities

• Discussion of 5-year economic development priorities

Questions?  Contact Kathryn Hartinger at hartinger@prosperportland.us

Learn more about the Cully TIF here: https://prosperportland.us/portfolio-items/cully-tif-district/

The CAN Board meets monthly on the 4th Tuesday from 6:30-8:30 pm.

All neighbors are welcome to attend via Zoom, to observe or provide public comment. This is an opportunity to come and share any concerns with the board or to listen in and learn more about what the CAN Board is working on.

Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89297059428?pwd=RjVDSUlIcTh0ZGQyZE1VU1ZNaDhFUT09

There is a dedicated time slot for Public Comment at the start and finish of each meeting, at approximately 6:35 pm and 8:25 pm. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes per commenter.

View the Meeting Agenda

Rocky Butte Farmers Market’s (RBFM) mission is to provide NE Portland residents with access to affordable, seasonal, locally grown foods and artisan products. The market’s primary goal is to support small farms, reducing barriers to participation for beginning and underrepresented vendors. RBFM strengthens connections within our diverse community by offering a safe, welcoming, and inclusive gathering space.

More than just a market, RBFM strives to be an impactful community resource - collaborating with neighboring organizations and gardens to provide services to underserved community members, increase access to education and food security, and positively impact the ecology, health, and overall community well-being. https://www.rockybuttemarket.com/

Learn about a potential parking permit district

Please join the Cully Association of Neighbors for our May 2025 transportation and land use meeting. For this hybrid meeting, join on Zoom or at Grace Presbyterian Church. For in person, enter from the parking lot on the east side of the building.

Potential Parking Permit District

Last November, parking staff from Portland Bureau of Transportation heard neighborhood comments on street parking challenges in the Cully Triangle area around NE Cully Blvd & Killingsworth St. Thanks to your input, PBOT is now studying a possible parking permit district in the area to help keep spaces available for residents who need them. Rae-Leigh Stark from PBOT will join us this month to present on a how a permit district might work in Cully and how the neighborhood and city council would approve it. Creating a permit system that works for everyone requires more of your input, so please join us and share your thoughts with PBOT.

New Affordable Housing on Prescott

Habitat for Humanity Portland Region is in the design phase for a 16-unit housing development at 6841 NE Prescott St. Habitat's construction project manager, Leigh Armstrong, will share details on the project and take your questions.

Bus Service Upgrades on 82nd Ave

Paulina Salgado, community affairs coordinator for Tri-Met, will join us to share her latest updates on the 82nd Ave Transit Project. The project will improve bus frequency and reliability from Cully to Clackamas Town Center along 82nd. The project includes a new bus terminus at the Cully Triangle.

Arrive at 6:00 pm for meet and greet with your neighbors and CAN board members. The official meeting starts at 6:30 pm. We look forward to seeing you!

Meeting Details

Time: Tuesday, May 20, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Location: Grace Presbyterian Church - 6025 NE Prescott St - Enter from the east park.

Zoom: Meeting ID: 892 9705 9428 Passcode: 795423 Join Zoom

Agenda

6:30-6:35 pm - Zach Powers - CAN Transportation and Land Use Chair Meeting format and ground rules.

6:35-6:50 pm - Leigh Armstrong - Construction Project Manager - Habitat for Humanity Portland Region

New Habitat for Humanity housing development at 6841 NE Prescott St.

6:50-7:15 pm - Paulina Salgado - Community Affairs - Tri-Met

Latest updates on the 82nd Ave Transit project and a possible new Tri-Met bus terminus in Cully.

7:15-8:00 pm - Rae-Leigh Stark - Parking District Project Manager - Portland Bureau of Transportation

How a pilot parking permit district could work in the Cully Triangle area.

Recommended Reading for May Meeting

• Portland Bureau of Transportation: New parking time limits, permits in Eliot neighborhood

• PBOT: Portland Area Parking Permit Program Guide

• The High Cost of Free Parking by Donald Shoup

Gain business acumen in a supportive cohort of fellow Native Entrepreneurs. This nine-week course includes invaluable gatherings where you’ll have the opportunity to learn and grow together with a community of entrepreneurs, building bonds and providing peer support. Supplementing the online curriculum, your NAYA microenterprise coach will provide you with advice, resources and partner support.

The Basics of Business course is a great opportunity for entrepreneurs in the pre-biz phase holding a concept or an idea for a business and wanting to learn the fundamental systems and steps to move forward.

NAYA’s Basics of Business course offers:

One-to-one coaching, personalized to meet your business needs
One business training class once a week for a period of 9 weeks
Support developing your business plan
Support for establishing and growing your business
Access to financial literacy classes
Referrals to NAYA’s holistic services and programs

Our fall cohort will take place via Zoom every Wednesday from April 16th – June 11th, 2024, at 6 p.m.*

*Our Graduation Ceremony will likely take place in person at our Saxali office on June 11th.

Come out the morning of Saturday the 10th to help clean up the 5 corners of Cully and the streets and neighborhoods around that area. We will have litter grabbers, gloves and bags 10a-12p and some snacks. Meet your fellow Portland and Cully neighbors on a beautiful Spring Morning. Register at SOVLVE Oregon https://volunteer.solveoregon.org/opportunity/a0CVL00001vKQ49/cully-cleanup-at-the-5-corners

Gain business acumen in a supportive cohort of fellow Native Entrepreneurs. This nine-week course includes invaluable gatherings where you’ll have the opportunity to learn and grow together with a community of entrepreneurs, building bonds and providing peer support. Supplementing the online curriculum, your NAYA microenterprise coach will provide you with advice, resources and partner support.

The Basics of Business course is a great opportunity for entrepreneurs in the pre-biz phase holding a concept or an idea for a business and wanting to learn the fundamental systems and steps to move forward.

NAYA’s Basics of Business course offers:

One-to-one coaching, personalized to meet your business needs
One business training class once a week for a period of 9 weeks
Support developing your business plan
Support for establishing and growing your business
Access to financial literacy classes
Referrals to NAYA’s holistic services and programs

Our fall cohort will take place via Zoom every Wednesday from April 16th – June 11th, 2024, at 6 p.m.*

*Our Graduation Ceremony will likely take place in person at our Saxali office on June 11th.