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Early education – and the indomitable Miss Hell, of Sellwood School

In 1882 Sellwood really was as busy as a beehive. Read moreEarly education – and the indomitable Miss Hell, of Sellwood School

Eastmorelanders celebrate in ‘Save the Giants Park’

After the two-year hiatus caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Eastmoreland’s “Save the Giants Park” – the unofficial park in the neighborhood dedicated to the giant … Read moreEastmorelanders celebrate in ‘Save the Giants Park’

The forgotten story of Crystal Lake Amusement Park

When the 20-year-old microfilm reader at the Sellwood Branch Library broke down in 2019, it was not replaced due to cost and space considerations. That was a prob… Read moreThe forgotten story of Crystal Lake Amusement Park

‘Portland Insectarium’ moves Into Sellwood Milieu building

What could be more fun than a Tarantula Tea Party? Read more‘Portland Insectarium’ moves Into Sellwood Milieu building

Team effort behind annual Woodstock ‘tree lighting’

We have shown you how the SMILE Christmas Tree on the Oaks Bottom Bluff comes to be, as well as the community effort to decorate, light, and power it. Read moreTeam effort behind annual Woodstock ‘tree lighting’

Westmorelander authors a book on bike touring

Westmoreland author and retired attorney Greg Mowe (his name rhymes with “cow”), who has been an avid bicyclist for some 30 years, recently published his first bo… Read moreWestmorelander authors a book on bike touring

Westmoreland’s Mathnasium offers students a ‘math boost’

Math at all levels of schooling can be very challenging for some students. Read moreWestmoreland’s Mathnasium offers students a ‘math boost’

Restaurant replaces restaurant, on Woodstock Blvd

The space at 4422 S.E. Woodstock Boulevard – formerly occupied by “El Gallo Taqueria” – is now the home of “Viking Soul Food.”

EVENTS and Activities

FEBRUARY 1

Events and Activities

DECEMBER 17

Foster-Powell Dahlias win prizes in East Coast show

Although a multi-award-winning Inner Southeast Portland backyard gardener, Larry Smith has also been competing at the high level American Dahlia Society (ADS) shows since 1992.

‘Healing arts alliance’ debuts in Creston-Kenilworth

With the lifting of pandemic restrictions, and with growing recognition that those restrictions had big impacts on our minds and bodies, Inner Southeast residents are seeking new paths to wellness.

Mexican restaurant moves to Holgate in Reed neighborhood

A new Mexican restaurant opened in November on the corner of S.E. 28th Avenue and Holgate Boulevard.

Woodstock School’s 5th grade newsletter debuts

These days, eleven-year-old children often already have a cell phone. Or, at an even younger age, they’ve learned how to use a tablet or computer.

Ardenwald’s ‘Balfour Park’ plans move toward reality

Since it was purchased in 2008 with funds from Metro’s 2006 Natural Areas bond measure, folks in the Ardenwald-Johnson Creek neighborhood, east of Sellwood across McLoughlin Boulevard, have been working toward developing the 0.8-acre undevelo…

‘Mizuba Tea’ brings Japanese teas & traditions to Sellwood

In a quiet corner of Sellwood, success is in the tea leaves for young entrepreneur Lauren Purvis.

‘Rose City Open’ brings Petanque players back to Westmoreland Park

There is a very active sport practiced in Westmoreland Park which the people of the Rose City seem relatively unaware of, except for the occasional story in THE BEE.

‘Tiny Houses’ can keep generations together

Many types of tiny houses have emerged as one potential response to the housing shortage in our country. Some of the smaller ones can provide shelter, amenities, and sanitary facilities for homeless or low-income people. Larger models can ena…

Partner’s passing challenges Sellwood ‘Puppet Museum’ plans

All was quiet in the usually-lively Portland Puppet Museum on Tuesday, November 22nd. Weeks in advance of this date, THE BEE had planned this visit to talk about the museum’s upcoming season of presenting “The Nutcracker Cracked”, their Holid…

Wizer’s Fine Foods: The remarkable Westmoreland grocery of the past

With this Holiday Season now in full swing, it’s the time of the year when homemakers are making special trips down to the local supermarket. Turkey and ham, sweet potato pie, and cranberries – all on the list for Christmas dinner or the News…

Planning what to do this weekend? Check out Rediscover Oregon

Rediscover Oregon, a 24/7 TV travel channel focused on Oregon-centric places and events, launched this week.

Autumn colors in Inner Southeast finally catch up to the season

Our photographic correspondent Rita Leonard found few colors to shoot until weeks after autumn actually began

Ribbon cut for Sellwood Park Pickleball facility

By various means, Portland Pickleballers have found a way to convert a tennis court to their game in Sellwood Park

'Capoeira' martial arts classes taught in Woodstock

Not all martial arts arise in Asia. Right now in Woodstock you can learn one that originated in Brazil

Westmoreland QFC plans redemption change for bottles and cans

Westmoreland's QFC Market decides to join New Seasons Market in using a new way of redeeming cans, bottles

This year's 'Open Studios' in Southeast spotlighted five artists

Five more Inner Southeast artists were visited, and are profiled, from this fall's Portland Open Studios....

HISTORY: Cheers! For taverns, bars, and pool halls of the past

This issue, Southeast Portland's past is expolred through the history of some of its taverns, bars, and saloons!

Brooklyn collects socks for homeless in 'Sock-tober'

Warm feet for the Holidays in the Brooklyn neighborhood, thanks to efforts by residents and local businesses

'Rhododendron Garden' fall fundraiser deemed a success

Another successful fall fundraiser for Southeast Portland's celebrated Rhododendron Garden

EVENTS and Activities

Here is the list of nonprofit Events in Southeast Portland that THE BEE has learned of in late November and December

Woodstock block party reignites Southeast interest in such events

A post-pandemic block party in Woodstock draws interest from other blocks on just how to conduct one

Popular 'Tae Kwon Do' class resumes after pandemic, in Woodstock

Martial arts are alive and well in the Woodstock neighborhood; here's one...and we will tell of another one next month

New Thai restaurant opens in Brooklyn

A new restaurant in the Brooklyn neighborhood enters the field of Thai restaurants in Inner Southeast Portland

Pro junk removers, and a nonprofit, assist Woodstock cleanup

When it's cleanup time in Woodstock, it may be time to call in some professional help to take it all away

Creston-Kenilworth 'Dumpster Day' pulls in a record haul

An annual cleanup comes to Holgate Boulevard, and several full Dumpsters are hauled away after the day is done

Brooklyn neighborhood author publishes novels about Appalachia

A successful author in the Brooklyn neighborhood has an interesting backstory and several novels to her credit

'Fairlane Coffee' features local artists amidst the brews

Local art mixes with coffee at a coffee shop in :Westemoreland; we meet the artist and discuss his work

Gladstone Street's Café Zamora closes; relocates

A pioneering local coffee shop moves from Gladstone Street to Powell Boulevard, also with a downtown outlet

HISTORY: The century of the 'Sellwood Transfer Company'

This month, we trace the history of Inner Southeast Portland through a single business, changing with the times

EVENTS and Activities

Here's our monthly compendium of nonprofit events and activities for the month; have you submiotted yours?

Volunteers wade in, during annual Johnson Creek Clean-Up

The annual cleanup found many volunteers pulling bags and bags of junk up out of Johnson Creek. VIDEO included

HISTORY -- Sellwood's Antique Row: Treasures, tidbits, and tales

When Westmoreland was the newer and more fashionable district, Sellwood won back the title with antiques

Woodstock potluck precedes neighborhood assn. meeting

To pique the interest of residents in attending one of their neighborhood assn. meetings, WNA served food

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