Hayhurst will again be an“Intersection Hero” at the corner of SW 34th and Vermont for Sunday Parkways in Southwest Portland on Sunday, May 17th .
Stop by the Hayhurst NA table there to chat with neighbors and grab a snack as you walk or roll, plus you can sign up to volunteer for a morning or afternoon shift here.
Visit our Events page for more information.
by Becky Bard, SMART Reading Site Coordinator at Hayhurst Elementary School
On Thursday, March 12, SMART Reading celebrated a major milestone: the 5,000,000th book given away to a child in Oregon! The celebration took place at Hayhurst Elementary School. SMART Reading staff and Hayhurst Principal DC Re-Bloom organized the celebration.
Noteworthy presenters included Oregon’s First Lady Amy Kotek Wilson, who read the humorous picture book The Smart Cookie aloud, and Dr. Kimberlee Armstrong, Superintendent of Schools for Portland Public Schools, who helped hand out copies of the book to the kids.
An adult who is a former SMART student, Stephen Phan, shared his story, which was interesting and engaging for the kids. SMART’s Executive Director, Jessica Bowersox (a former Hayhurst SMART reader) led the event. Portland Public School Board members Christy Splitt (a Hayhurst neighbor) and Rashelle Chase-Miller also attended.
Everyone seemed to have a wonderful time – especially the kids who got to take home a book and a decorated cookie.
We already know that Hayhurst is the best – now SMART Reading, the governor’s office and the superintendent know that, too!
Portlanders who are inspired to kick start the next million books may get involved as a volunteer; donate new or gently used books to any SMART area office; hold a book drive; or donate to the online fundraiser, For the Love of Books, allowing SMART to purchase high-interest, inclusive books for kids across Oregon.
photo credits: Stacy Goodwin and SMART Reading
Help promote Safe Routes to School. Join friends, family and neighbors for a public Traffic Safety Event on Monday, March 30, 7:30 to 9 am. Adult volunteers RSVP and report to SW 50th Ave and Vermont St. Receive signage to display that encourages drivers to slow down and yield at crosswalks in this school zone as well as the Vermont corridor to the east of 50th, including the intersection at 45th.
For inspiration, check out this interview with event organizer and community volunteer Pam Fox.
City Councilor Mitch Green helped local volunteers at our event in October and will join the volunteers at this spring event, along with his District 4 City Councilor colleague Eriz Zimmerman. Also, our State Representative Dacia Grayber will be joining the volunteers!
Build community, meet neighbors and promote safe routes to school for all! This event is brought to you by West Hills Montessori School in partnership with PBOT Safe Routes to School; Portland Police Bureau; District Four Coalition; and the Maplewood, Multnomah and Hayhurst Neighborhood Associations.
Registration is limited to adult participants, please.
Event contact Pam Fox: community@westhills-montessori.com
The Hayhurst Neighborhood Association’s Parks & Watershed Committee is partnering with the City of Portland’s Bureau of Environmental Services, Westside Watershed Resource Center and West Multnomah Soil & Water District to host a free event on Saturday, February 28: Meet Your Neighbors – Love Our Creek.
This event runs during 9 am to 12 noon at the SW 55th Drive right-of-way above Vermont Creek between SW Idaho Street and SW Vermont Street.
This FREE event includes opportunities to:
Everyone in the community is invited to participate!
Your neighborhood needs you!
Hayhurst neighbors are encouraged to throw their hats in the ring for our January Board elections.
Help make our neighborhood even better in 2026.
Board position descriptions can be found on Page 2 of our Bylaws. Please email us at hayhurstna@gmail.com with your interest or questions.