Overlook Neighborhood News & Info Bulletin 4/09/2026
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An update from our last bulletin, Overlook Neighborhood Association General and Board Meeting will be Monday, April 13th, 2026 at Double Mountain Brewery from 6:30-8pm!
Please join us for our community meeting and learn from Know Your Rights Portland as our guest. We will start with the General meeting, followed by the OKNA Board of Directors meeting. The Board meeting is public, but is closed to participation.
When: Monday, April 13th | 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Where: Double Mountain Brewery (1700 N Killingsworth)
Virtual: Join via this link
Check out the full agenda HERE!
As stated in our last bulletin, Councilor Sameer Kanal was originally scheduled to come to our April meeting, but will now be joining us at our May 11th, 2026, 6:30-8pm meeting at Double Mountain Brewery.
Councilor Dan Ryan will join us at our meeting on June 8th, 2026, 6:30-8pm meeting at Double Mountain Brewery.
Monthly Overlook Ride Sunday 4/12
Friendly reminder that the monthly Overlook ride is coming up this Sunday 4/12, 9:30am. Leaving from Stacks Coffeehouse 10:15am.
The ride is free, family-friendly, and is meant as both a meet and greet with neighbors, and as a get-to-know-your-way around kind of ride! We always keep the ride less than 6 miles/less than 1-hour, and end back at Stacks.
For more information, and to find other awesome bike rides happening around PDX, check out the Shift2Bikes link: https://www.shift2bikes.org/calendar/event-23082
Last Call for Porchfest Hosts & Artists!
Porchfest is coming July 11–12, and this is the final week to apply to participate! We’re still looking for neighborhood porch hosts and musicians of all styles and experience levels to help fill the weekend with live, local music. It’s a fun, low-pressure way to connect with neighbors and be part of a unique community event.
Applications close April 15 — sign up today using this link – https://overlookneighborhood.org/events/porchfest/
Beach School Auction Tickets Still Available!
Support our neighborhood school at the annual Beach School Auction coming up in April!
The auction has two parts:
Online auction April 13-19th. The online auction is free to register.
In-person event on Saturday, April 25th at Rossi Farms. This is a FUN event with buffet dinner, bottomless drinks, and incredible items to bid on. Enjoy a night out with the Beach community! Get your tickets today! Please note this is a 21+ event.
The auction is our biggest fundraiser of the year, and we need you there! Funds raised allow us to offer things like:
- SUN Community School, which offers free after-school enrichment programs to all students
- Teacher mini-grants
- Field trips
- Financial help to students and their families in need
Scan or click the QR below to learn more and purchase tickets for the Auction!
Overlook Spring Cleanup to Honor Earth Day!
The Annual OKNA Spring Clean Up is Saturday, April 18th, from 10 am to 12 pm.
The Overlook Neighborhood Association hosts this litter pick up for 60 or more neighbors each year! We provide gloves, bags, trash pickers, and snacks. We’ve also got some premade routes so your group can have your own patch to tidy. What a great way to get outside, meet your neighbors, and make our neighborhood a cleaner place!
When: Saturday April 18th, 2026, 10am – noon
Where: Meet us on the 2100 block of N Killingsworth St in the lot next to The Old Gold and Spitz from 930am. There will be coffee!
Register here:Â https://volunteer.solve.org/opportunity/a0CVL00003bGhkD2AS/overlook-spring-cleanup
Skidmore Overpass Cleanup!
We will pick up litter along the overpass bridges that connect Overlook to our neighbors to the east. Let’s show them some spring cleaning love. ODOT just scrubbed Skidmore, let’s go do the details. Free soda from Hoplandia Taphouse after picking up litter! A special shout out to the unknown neighbors who have been litter picking  in the area; your work is noticed and appreciated!
When: Sunday April 19th, 2026 10am – noon
Where:Â Meet at the patio of Hoplandia Taphouse on the northeast corner of N. Skidmore and N. Interstate in North Portland. 4320 North Interstate Place Portland, OR 97217
Advanced Registration IS required:Â https://volunteer.solve.org/opportunity/a0CVL00003oeaMU/overlook-bridges-cleanup
Classic Cars Roll Into Overlook for 2026 PorchFest Weekend
Portland, OR — After an enthusiastic response from neighbors and visitors alike, a grassroots display of classic cars and hot rods is set to return to the Overlook neighborhood during this year’s PorchFest and Yard Sale weekend.
Last summer, amid the music-filled streets and bustling yard sales, a group of local residents showcased their vintage vehicles throughout the neighborhood. The informal gathering quickly became a highlight of the weekend, drawing crowds who paused to admire the craftsmanship and nostalgia on display.
Encouraged by that success, organizers are now planning to make the car showcase a regular feature of the annual celebration. For 2026, the event is being centered around Heritage Tree Park, bordered by Shaver Street, Castle Street, and North Overlook Boulevard.
Neighbors are invited to participate by bringing their classic cars, hot rods, trucks, and motorcycles to display around the park. Organizers say the goal is to create a welcoming, community-driven experience that complements the music and neighborhood activities already planned for Porch Fest weekend.
This year’s event will take place July 11–12, 2026. Those interested in participating are encouraged to respond and express their interest, helping organizers gauge how many vehicles to expect and finalize event details.
With strong community spirit and growing excitement, the Overlook car showcase is shaping up to become a beloved tradition alongside one of Portland’s most vibrant neighborhood weekends.
Email Tomas with questions: tomas69chevelle@gmail.com
Updates are coming to N Killingsworth/Greeley Intersection
The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) will be providing some striping and functional updates to the intersection of N Killingsworth St and N Greeley Ave this summer. The project is part of PBOT’s Transit Priority Spot Improvement Project (TPSI) and aims to improve public transit travel time, reliability, safety, and access for riders.This project will provide dedicated left turn only lanes in each direction on N Greeley Ave at the intersection with N Killingsworth St for all vehicles. See preliminary screenshots below:
North of Killingsworth
South of Killingsworth
PBOT created a project website for community members to learn more about the project: N Greeley Transit Priority Spot Improvements | Portland.gov
If you have any questions reach out to transportation@overlookneighborhood.org or see project website for PBOT contacts.
Want to Help but Can’t Volunteer, Consider Donating!
Your donations help the Overlook Neighborhood Association continue its work for the community. If you can’t volunteer your time, please consider a financial contribution!
Scan this QR code (or click the link HEREÂ and scroll down to see the donate button on our page)