Get ready to celebrate!
There’s never a dull moment in the Pearl!
As fall approaches and we enter the final weeks of September, the community is coming together to end the summer with a bang!
Mark your calendars! We have a list of events, from parties to community gatherings, coming in the next few weeks.
Pearl Business Support Committee
Together a Stronger Community
The Business Support Committee (BSC) serves under the Pearl District Neighborhood Association. The Committee supports Pearl District businesses and property owners through activities and resources that enhance and improve the neighborhood for everyone.
Special Presentation:
Bruce Johnson, author of “The Pearl District”
Date: Thursday, September 15th, 2022
Time: 9:00 AM
Location: Pacific Northwest College of Art (PNCA)
Mediatheque Theater - first floor
511 NW Broadway, Portland, OR 97209
RSVP: businessrsvp@pearldistrict.org
Coffee and Treats donated by World Foods
$10 Suggested donation to contribute to event costs.
For more information: www.pearldistrict.org/business-support-committee
The Pearl Party
Presented by Dogtopia and Orange Theory
The Pearl Party is a family-friendly block party bringing together people who live, work, play, and school in the Pearl District. The event features live music, games, delicious food, and drinks from local purveyors.
Support PDNA and keep our community livable!
PDNA’s Annual Fundraiser - The proceeds from the Pearl Party support the PDNA’s amazing work, from the Clean Team to trash cans.
Date: Friday, September 16th
Time: 5 pm - 8:30 pm
Location: NW 13th Avenue
Music by The Gold Experience
Presenting Sponsors: Dogtopia and Orange Theory
Supporting sponsors: Judie Dunken Real Estate, Edge Investment Development, Bluestone Association Management, Industrious, Cascade Hasson Sotheby’s International Realty, ABI Insurance, Greystar, and the Pearl District Neighborhood Association.
Sponsor restaurants: River Pig, Ben & Jerry’s, Brix Tavern, Erath Winery, The Fields Bar & Grill, Hotlips Pizza, Kahosan PDX, Papi Chulo’s, Verde Cocina, and Von Ebert Brewing - Pearl.
For more information, visit the PDNA website: www.pearldistrict.org.
The Last First Thursday Street Gallery of the Year!
We can’t believe it! Summer flew by. One more chance to see local artisans and their fantastic work in the Pearl.
October 6th is 2022’s last First Thursday!
Date: October 6th
Time: 5pm - 9 pm
Location: NW 13th Avenue
The Street Gallery is a fixture of spring and summer in the Pearl, and it’s hard to see it go! Let’s make sure this last one is the best one of the year!
The First Thursday Street Gallery is sponsored by Urban Art Network.
For more info, inquire at the UAN site or at the First Thursday socials: urbanartnetwork.org/article/new-season-2022
The 5th Annual Goose Hollow Days
The Goose Hollow Days Street Festival is this Saturday! Don’t miss local artists, food, and vendors!
History, walking tours, music, food and fun!
The Goose Hollow Street Fair is sponsored by BMW of Portland, KGW, Multnomah Athletic Club, Oregon Society of Artists (OSA), Zion Lutheran Church, the Neighbors West-Northwest Neighborhood Coalition, and the Goose Hollow Inn.
Date: Saturday, September 17th
Time: 10 am - 3 pm
Location: SW Salmon and 16th
There’s also the heritage tree tour on the 16th and the history slideshow on the 18th!
More information:
27th annual NW Examiner Community Awards
Can you believe the NW Examiner has been running community awards for 27 years? It’s incredible!
NW Examiner Community Awards
Date: Saturday, Oct. 15
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Red Fox Commons 2638 NW Wilson St. (directly east of Montgomery Park).
The Examiner has provided our community with local, pressing news since 1986.
To celebrate the good work of community members, the NW Examiner will designate awards in 10 categories!
There will be complimentary food and beverages as well.
All are invited, no admission charge.
Image: Compassionate Service Award: Nadya Okamoto with NW Examiner Publisher Allan Classen - 2016
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