Waste-Free Advocates Annual Meeting

Hear about the important work that Waste-Free Advocates has achieved this year, along with upcoming partnerships and ways to get involved. Their panel conversation will be looking at waste-reduction bills that died during the last legislative session and what their strategy is moving forward.

Register here for Zoom Meeting.

The Journey Within

On October 20th, 2025, Portland will host The Journey Within — a 2-hour meditation experience and wisdom talk with world-renowned humanitarian and spiritual teacher Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar from The Art of Living. He has shared this ancient knowledge across 180 countries over nearly 44 years, and this will be his first visit to Portland in over 9 years.

More info here.

Mobility Committee (Go Lloyd)

Go Lloyd’s Mobility Committee helps to make biking, transit, and walking in Lloyd safe, fun, convenient, and easy. They work to install and improve bicycle infrastructure, and host numerous free events to encourage people to bike, take transit, and walk. The Committee provides input on Go Lloyd’s programs and activities, and frequently partners with the City of Portland to improve conditions for cycling and walking in Lloyd. Their projects focus on safety, health, and bikeable/walkable infrastructure. Join them each month for an open, informal discussion and learn how you can help take action.

The Mobility Committee meets in person and virtually on the second Tuesday of each month from 1 to 2 PM. Check their calendar for details, or contact liuda@golloyd.org for more information.

Portland National College Fair

Free and open to the public, National College Fairs are the perfect place to begin or continue your college search.
No matter where you are in the college search process, NACAC College Fairs have something for you! Choose from our In-Person or Virtual College Fairs to make connections with hundreds of institutions – all in one place!

Attend a NACAC College Fair to:
Search. Our virtual and in-person fairs can draw representatives from over 600 colleges. The schools are located throughout the US, and from around the globe. Don’t know where to start? Research colleges attending the fair to determine if they meet your search criteria and make sure to reference your College Matchmaking™ email to ensure you connect with your best-fits!
Connect. Ask representatives the questions that are important to you. What’s college life like? What majors are popular on campus? Chatting, whether in-person or virtually, with representatives from a variety of colleges can help you cement your own preferences.
Find. Your dream school is out there!  Let NACAC College Fairs help you find it! 

Sunday 12-4pm
Monday 9am-12pm

Contact: collegefairs@nacacnet.org or 1-800-822-6285

The monthly vigil for Keaton Otis is held at 6pm on the 12th of every month. Keaton Otis was a young Black man killed by the Portland police on May 12, 2010 in Lloyd in 2010 at NE 6th and NE Halsey. The police admitted they stopped him for “looking like a gangster”. Keaton’s father Fred Bryant started the monthly vigil on the 12 of the month after his son’s murder on the spot where Keaton’s life was taken. Fred Bryant did this for over three years, fighting for justice for his son, every single month in the rain, the dark, the heat, and the snow. Fred Bryant passed away on October 29, 2013.

His family and community have committed to continuing the vigils every month on the 12th, until justice is achieved for Keaton, for Fred, and for our whole community.

Since 2019 Lloyd EcoDistrict has been working with the Black-led Justice for Keaton Otis collective to memorialize the life of Keaton Otis. Join us and community members at the corner of NE 6th and NE Halsey on the 12th of every month at 6:00 PM to remember Keaton and call for justice.

Learn more here: https://www.facebook.com/JusticeForKeatonOtis

Portland National College Fair

Free and open to the public, National College Fairs are the perfect place to begin or continue your college search.
No matter where you are in the college search process, NACAC College Fairs have something for you! Choose from our In-Person or Virtual College Fairs to make connections with hundreds of institutions – all in one place!

Attend a NACAC College Fair to:
Search. Our virtual and in-person fairs can draw representatives from over 600 colleges. The schools are located throughout the US, and from around the globe. Don’t know where to start? Research colleges attending the fair to determine if they meet your search criteria and make sure to reference your College Matchmaking™ email to ensure you connect with your best-fits!
Connect. Ask representatives the questions that are important to you. What’s college life like? What majors are popular on campus? Chatting, whether in-person or virtually, with representatives from a variety of colleges can help you cement your own preferences.
Find. Your dream school is out there!  Let NACAC College Fairs help you find it! 

Sunday 12-4pm
Monday 9am-12pm

Contact: collegefairs@nacacnet.org or 1-800-822-6285

Indigenous Peoples Day Weekend

Join Portland Indigenous Marketplace (PIM) on Saturday, October 11, and Sunday, October 12, for a celebration hosting 50–100 Indigenous and Black artists and entrepreneurs, promoting cultural resilience, and honoring Indigenous heritage through art and community. 

Saturday, October 11   |    10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Sunday, October 12   |    10:00 am to 4:00 pm

PIM supports Indigenous artists and entrepreneurs by providing barrier-free, culturally respectful spaces that encourage cultural resilience and economic sustainability by promoting public education through cultural arts. Learn more at indigenousmarketplace.org.

2025 Ready Fair

The Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM) is thrilled to invite you to the Ready Fair on Saturday, October 11. This is a free, family-friendly event open to the public that is designed to help our community build resilience and preparedness.

This event brings together subject matter experts and community partners to share practical tips and resources aligned with OEM’s Be 2 Weeks Ready program. Learn how to prepare for emergencies by becoming self-sufficient for at least two weeks following a disaster that disrupts daily life.

Event Details:

•  Date: Saturday, October 11, 2025

•  Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

•  Location: 3930 Fairview Industrial Dr. SE, Salem, Oregon 97302

•  Cost: FREE and open to the public

What to Expect:

• Expert-Led Booths on emergency alerts, food and water planning, sanitation, and more

• Interactive Activities including a fun, earthquake-themed escape room

• Preparedness for All Ages with kid-friendly stations and hands-on learning

• Food Trucks and a chance to win a fully stocked emergency go-bag for your family

Oregon Department of Emergency Management is compliant with the Americans With Disabilities Act, including designated parking, ramps, automatic doors, and accessible restrooms. If you would like to request other accommodations, please email community.preparedness@oem.oregon.gov with your request at least five business days before the event. 

Join in to strengthen our community’s readiness one household at a time.

Indigenous Peoples Day Weekend

Join Portland Indigenous Marketplace (PIM) on Saturday, October 11, and Sunday, October 12, for a celebration hosting 50–100 Indigenous and Black artists and entrepreneurs, promoting cultural resilience, and honoring Indigenous heritage through art and community. 

Saturday, October 11   |    10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Sunday, October 12   |    10:00 am to 4:00 pm

PIM supports Indigenous artists and entrepreneurs by providing barrier-free, culturally respectful spaces that encourage cultural resilience and economic sustainability by promoting public education through cultural arts. Learn more at indigenousmarketplace.org.

Forest Bathing Walk at Holladay Park for Elders on October9

This event is for greater Lloyd area residents aged 65+.
Join Lloyd EcoDistrict for a free 2 hour Forest Bathing experience and reconnect with nature. Slow down, breathe deeply, and immerse yourself in the forest at Holladay Park in the Lloyd EcoDistrict. Guided by a certified forest therapist, you'll explore mindful walking, sensory activities, and reflective moments. We will move through a series of invitations, which are simple, sensory practices that encourage the senses to come forward, as the thinking mind settles. Everything is optional and you are encouraged to follow the wisdom of your own body, heart, mind, and spirit. 

What is Forest Bathing?
Forest Bathing is Forest Therapy, or Shinrin-yoku, a Japanese practice that has garnered attention for its ability to immerse people into their natural environment. It helps people take a deep breath and rediscover our true essence, to remember our purpose and how we can serve the world. By immersing ourselves in nature and engaging our senses, we can reap the many benefits of forest therapy such as improved immune function, cardiovascular and respiratory health, and reduced stress and depression. However, these benefits are simply a byproduct of the deeper healing that occurs when we re-establish a connection with the natural world around us. 

Click here for more info/sign up.

The Broadway Sidewalk Celebration

The construction has ended along Broadway and it’s time to celebrate! NEBBA (Northeast Broadway Business Association) is inviting everyone in the community to shop and eat along Broadway on Saturday October 4th noon to 6pm. 

Collectables Show

Stop by for a fun and energetic Collectables Show including Pokémon, Comics, Funko Pops and other Trading Card Games 

1st Saturday of each month!

Go Lloyd: TuneUp Tuesday

Join Go Lloyd and PDX Mobile Bike Repair for a FREE safety check up, as well as trivia, info, and community. It’s the perfect time to keep rolling safely through Bike Summer

This month, Go Lloyd will host TuneUp in Holladay Park, where you can enjoy the sunshine and shade from the trees while you wait.

One bike per person; first come, first served; patience appreciated!

Dayan (Wild Goose) Qigong at Holladay Park

Join the Dayan Qigong practice group at 11:00-12:00 every Monday and Thursday near the fountain in Holladay Park.

For more info: https://www.ecolloyd.org/events/dayan-qigong-at-holladay-park/

Live Music Sundays

Ease into your Sunday evening with mellow music, shady trees, and your favorite snack. Live Music Sundays is a low-key hang designed for neighbors, friends, families, and anyone looking to wind down the weekend together.

Each week features a rotating lineup of local musicians—acoustic sets, jazz grooves, lo-fi beats—all paired perfectly with a picnic blanket and a chilled drink.

What to expect:

• Free live music from Portland’s best low-key artists

• Plenty of shade and open space to relax

• Bring a blanket and snacks—or grab something nearby

Upcoming Lineup:

September 28 – Integer Trio

The Food Court 5000, a Portland-based, retro-fitness, mall-walking movement and possibly the best reason to dust off your spandex and hit the mall. They are a community of fast-walking, snack-loving, retro-fabulous weirdos who believe that fitness should be fun, free, and just the right amount of ridiculous.

Every Sunday at 11 AM, they gather at Lloyd Center Mall for an hour and a half of high-energy strutting, power-walking, and occasional jazz hands. It’s part workout, part performance art, and all-around a great excuse to take over a shopping mall in the name of nostalgia and movement.

What do they do?

• Power-walk like they’re being chased by an aggressive kiosk salesperson

• Maybe break into spontaneous mall aerobics (no promises, but high probability)

• Make the Lloyd Center their own personal runway

This isn’t your grandma’s mall-walking club (though she’s definitely invited). They encourage spandex, windbreakers, neon, and making questionable but fabulous fashion choices.

No sign-ups, no fees, no judgment! Just sweaty camaraderie and a mall takeover that might one day be outlawed.

So, lace up, show up, and walk like you just saw your ex by the food court.

Electrify Portland! Home Electrification Fair

Get ready to make your home healthier, more comfy, and resilient! Join us for Electrify Portland! on Sunday, September 27th, hosted at the beautiful Redd on Salmon Street. Whether you’re a homeowner or renter, this free, festive home electrification fair offers inspiration and practical tips for switching from gas or older electric to efficient, renewable electric. Electrify Portland! is your one-stop shop for exploring high-efficiency heat pumps, heat pump water heaters, solar, EVs, and even electric lawn equipment—all with the guidance of trusted local contractors who specialize in home electrification. Hosted by ElectrifyPDX. Find more info at ElectrifyPortland.org

Sports Card & Memorabilia Show

Forest Bathing Walk at Holladay Park (all ages welcomed) on September 30

Join Lloyd EcoDistrict for a free 2 hour Forest Bathing experience and reconnect with nature. Slow down, breathe deeply, and immerse yourself in the forest at Holladay Park in the Lloyd EcoDistrict. Guided by a certified forest therapist, you'll explore mindful walking, sensory activities, and reflective moments. We will move through a series of invitations, which are simple, sensory practices that encourage the senses to come forward, as the thinking mind settles. Everything is optional and you are encouraged to follow the wisdom of your own body, heart, mind, and spirit. 

What is Forest Bathing?
Forest Bathing is Forest Therapy, or Shinrin-yoku, a Japanese practice that has garnered attention for its ability to immerse people into their natural environment. It helps people take a deep breath and rediscover our true essence, to remember our purpose and how we can serve the world. By immersing ourselves in nature and engaging our senses, we can reap the many benefits of forest therapy such as improved immune function, cardiovascular and respiratory health, and reduced stress and depression. However, these benefits are simply a byproduct of the deeper healing that occurs when we re-establish a connection with the natural world around us. 

Click here for more info/sign up.

Camp Holladay: A Family-Friendly Picnic of Queer Joy!

Join us at Holladay Park on Saturday, September 27 from 11 AM – 2 PM for a day full of laughter, music, and celebration!

Hosted by the fabulous Vera Mysteria, this community picnic brings together drag performances, queer comedians, lawn games, and live music—all served with a side of sparkling NA mimosas. Pack a picnic blanket, gather your friends (and your friends of Dorothy), and get ready to bask in joy, color, and connection.

What to Expect:

• Performances from dazzling drag artists

• Queer-friendly comedy sets

• Live music and entertainment

• Lawn games for all ages

• Refreshing NA mimosas

This is a family-friendly celebration of community and pride. Come play, laugh, and party in the park with us!

Community Shredding Event @ Zeller Chapel of Roses

Zeller Chapel of Roses is hosting a free community shred event on Saturday, 9/27 from 10am to 1pm. Please bring any documents or paperwork that you need to be shredded securely and they will sort you out!

Hygiene4All at Holladay Park

Everyone deserves to feel clean. That’s the belief behind Hygiene4All, a community-built hygiene hub under the Morrison Bridge where unsheltered Portlanders can access showers, bathrooms, medical and hygiene supplies, clean clothing, bedding, and a safe space for community care.

Stop by Holladay Park to meet Hygiene4All representatives, learn about their work, and find out how you can access resources or get involved. Built by community, for community, Hygiene4All was co-designed with unsheltered Portlanders and continues to be staffed and guided by those with lived experience.

Grab some hot coffee and breakfast to-go on your bike commute into Lloyd the last Friday of every month from 7-9am. East end of the Steel Bridge (north end of the Eastbank Esplanade)/North landing of the Blumenauer Bridge.

Rumble On The River: 25th Rumble

Help Portland make the right changes in rules and regulations to deal with the dangerous and climate disrupting Critical Energy Infrastructure Hub. A recurring Rumble focus has been the CEI Hub and the potential hazards of having 90% of Oregon’s fuel and a dangerous mix of chemicals stored within Portland’s city limits on a riverside seismic liquefaction zone.

Use the northeast parking lot on NE Halsey by the old Marshalls store. Go in through the Lloyd Center entrance, steps away from the closed Marshalls entrance. The Rumble is inside, in a store to the right. Bikes are welcome inside the Rumble.

Dayan (Wild Goose) Qigong at Holladay Park

Join the Dayan Qigong practice group at 11:00-12:00 every Monday and Thursday near the fountain in Holladay Park.

For more info: https://www.ecolloyd.org/events/dayan-qigong-at-holladay-park/

Thursdays Coffee & Coworking

Join them for a mellow morning of free coffee, outdoor coworking, and community vibes. They’re setting up a workspace in the park with strong WiFi, plenty of seating, and relaxing music under the trees. Whether you’re a remote worker, freelancer, or just want to read or chat in good company, this is the perfect midweek ritual.

Coffee is provided by local partners, and you’re welcome to BYO laptop, project, or conversation.

Wednesdays Coffee & Coworking

Join them for a mellow morning of free coffee, outdoor coworking, and community vibes. They’re setting up a workspace in the park with strong WiFi, plenty of seating, and relaxing music under the trees. Whether you’re a remote worker, freelancer, or just want to read or chat in good company, this is the perfect midweek ritual.

Coffee is provided by local partners, and you’re welcome to BYO laptop, project, or conversation.

Go Lloyd: Supporting Broadway Businesses Walk

To celebrate STEPtember in Lloyd, join Go Lloyd on a walk through Broadway Street, stopping to highlight some of the local businesses as a part of an ongoing Lloyd initiative to shop local! The walk will start in Hassalo Plaza, and end with a complimentary lunch at Taste Tickler. 

RVSP here, and if you need to cancel, please email lily@golloyd.org.