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The Rosewood Initiative Building a safe, healthy and vibrant community where neighbors can thrive together.

Tomorrow, October 13th, is the deadline to register to vote in Oregon or update your registration before the General Ele...
10/13/2026

Tomorrow, October 13th, is the deadline to register to vote in Oregon or update your registration before the General Election! Take a few minutes to check your registration today at www.oregonvotes.gov/myvote

If you need to register or update your registration (if your mailing address or other information has changed), you can do all of that online at www.oregonvotes.gov/myvote, or fill out a paper registration at any Multnomah County Library location, the Multnomah County Elections building on SE Morrison St, or the Voting Express Center at 600 NE 8th Street in Gresham.

If you need help registering or have other questions about your ballot or ranked choice voting, stop by Rosewood during our open hours. Tuesday - Thursday, 10am-5pm, we're open and ready to help!
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Mañana, 13 de octubre, es la fecha límite para registrarse para votar en Oregón o actualizar su registro antes de las elecciones generales. Tómate unos minutos para comprobar tu registro hoy en www.oregonvotes.gov/myvote

Si necesita registrarse o actualizar su registro (si su dirección postal u otra información ha cambiado), puede hacer todo eso en línea en www.oregonvotes.gov/myvote o llenar una inscripción en papel en cualquier ubicación de la Biblioteca del Condado de Multnomah, el edificio de elecciones del Condado de Multnomah en SE Morrison St, o el Centro de Votación Express en 600 NE 8th Street en Gresham.

Si necesitas ayuda para registrarte o tienes otras preguntas sobre tu papeleta o votación por orden de preferencia, pásate por Rosewood durante nuestro horario de apertura. De martes a jueves, de 10:00 a 17:00, ¡estamos abiertos y listos para ayudarte!

A reminder that our career development classes with Goodwill begin this week!Want to build new skills to take the next s...
10/06/2026

A reminder that our career development classes with Goodwill begin this week!

Want to build new skills to take the next step in your career? This fall we are hosting a series of career development classes with Goodwill! Classes will focus on Gmail basics, Google Docs, and online job seeking. They'll be taught in English so basic English skills are required. No need to register, you're welcome to drop in and attend whichever classes are most useful to you!

The first class is this Wednesday, October 8th, 2:00pm - 3:00pm in our Small Business Tech Hub, 14127 SE Stark St!

☕️ Join us for one of our upcoming TIF coffee chats! These are great opportunities to ask questions and learn about the...
10/05/2026

☕️ Join us for one of our upcoming TIF coffee chats! These are great opportunities to ask questions and learn about the East 205 Tax Increment Finance district and how you can get involved or use TIF funds in the future!

Chat about TIF over coffee and donuts, and meet our new East 205 TIF Community Liaison, Beth! The next coffee chat is coming up tomorrow, October 6th, at 10:30am at Rosewood, and if you can't make that one, check out the schedule of future coffee chat dates.

10/6, 10:30am at The Rosewood Initiative
10/20, 3:00pm - 5:00pm at Our Just Future
11/3, 10:30am at The Rosewood Initiative
11/17, 10:30am at Cultivate Initiatives
12/1, 10:30am at The Rosewood Initiative

Filling out a ranked choice voting ballot can be confusing if it's your first time. Here are some common mistakes and ho...
10/01/2026

Filling out a ranked choice voting ballot can be confusing if it's your first time. Here are some common mistakes and how to fix them!

Stop by Rosewood to fill out a practice ballot so you can be ready for the November election!

Learn more about ranked choice voting here: https://multco.us/info/ranked-choice-voting-rcv

Llenar una boleta de votación por orden de preferencia ser confuso si es su primera vez. ¡Aquí hay algunos errores comunes y cómo solucionarlos!

¡Ven a Rosewood para llenar una boleta de práctica para que puedas estar listo para las elecciones de noviembre!

Obtenga más información sobre la votación por orden de preferencia aquí: https://multco.us/info/ranked-choice-voting-rcv

See our community food forest in action while gathering with your neighbors! We're hosting a new community event and res...
09/30/2026

See our community food forest in action while gathering with your neighbors! We're hosting a new community event and resource fair, our Harvest Celebration on October 16th, 3:30pm - 5:30pm, and we hope to see you there!

There will be:
🥕 fresh produce to take home
🥕 pumpkin painting
🥕 free diapers (while supplies last)
🥕 a chance to learn about ranked choice voting!

This is a gathering focused on opening up our food forest and garden to the community, as well as sharing food and community resilience resources and information about voting. We'll even have a mock ranked choice voting election where people can vote on the vegetables they'd like to see grown in the garden!

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¡Vea nuestro bosque de alimentos comunitario en acción mientras se reúne con sus vecinos! Estamos organizando un nuevo evento comunitario y feria de recursos, nuestra celebración de la cosecha el 16 de octubre, 3:30pm - 5:30 pm, y esperamos verlos allí!

Habrá:
🥕 productos frescos para llevarse a casa
🥕 pintura de calabaza
🥕 pañales libres (mientras duren los suministros)
🥕 ¡Una oportunidad de aprender sobre la votación por orden de preferencia!

Esta es una reunión enfocada en abrir nuestro bosque de alimentos y huerto a la comunidad, así como compartir alimentos y recursos de resiliencia comunitaria e información sobre la votación. ¡Incluso tendremos una elección de votación por orden de preferencia simulada donde la gente puede votar sobre las verduras que les gustaría ver cultivadas en el jardín!

Our Fall Program Brochure is here! This brochure lists all of the programs and services we have scheduled for October - ...
09/28/2026

Our Fall Program Brochure is here! This brochure lists all of the programs and services we have scheduled for October - December. Check it out and find a time to come visit us! Here are some highlights of what we have planned:

🌟 Multnomah County Mobile Clinic - 2nd Thursdays Monthly 1:30pm - 4:30pm.
A mobile medical van that brings care to you. Comprehensive medical care, and lab tests. Drop in only. More information here.

🌟 Goodwill Job Connection - 2nd Wednesday Monthly, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Lina Davis, Employment Specialist, provides job search and referral services to those seeking employment or career advising. This may include help with job leads, hiring events, interview preparation, resume creation, and application help

🌟 Multnomah Arts Center Art & Music Classes
Registration is now open for MAC music & art classes at Rosewood! Classes include ceramics, piano, theatre, drawing & painting, and felting workshops

🌟 Goodwill Career Center Classes
Want to build new skills to take the next step in your career? These classes will focus on Gmail basics, Google Docs, and online job seeking.

We are back open this week! You can get a hard copy of the brochure at The Rosewood Initiative during our open hours (Tuesdays - Thursdays, 10:00am - 5:00pm) or check it out online here: https://www.rosewoodinitiative.org/community-hub -brocure

Want to build new skills to take the next step in your career? This fall we are hosting a series of career development c...
09/24/2026

Want to build new skills to take the next step in your career? This fall we are hosting a series of career development classes with Goodwill! Classes will focus on Gmail basics, Google Docs, and online job seeking. They'll be taught in English so basic English skills are required. No need to register, you're welcome to drop in and attend whichever classes are most useful to you!

The first class is October 8th, 2:00pm - 3:00pm in our Small Business Tech Hub, 14127 SE Stark St!

Check out all the awesome classes we'll be hosting at Rosewood this fall! A reminder that registration is now open for M...
09/18/2026

Check out all the awesome classes we'll be hosting at Rosewood this fall! A reminder that registration is now open for MAC music & art classes at Rosewood! You can register now for activities that run 9/28-11/1 and on October 8th for those that start 11/2-12/13.

A discount of up to 90% is also available through the Access Discount program. Browse and register for fall classes here: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/portlandparks/activity/search?onlineSiteId=0&activity_select_param=2¢er_ids=496&viewMode=list

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¡Mira todas las clases increíbles que organizaremos en Rosewood este otoño! Un recordatorio de que la inscripción está abierta para las clases de música y arte de MAC en Rosewood! Puedes registrarte ahora para las actividades que se ejecutan el 28/9-11/1 y el 8 de octubre para las que comienzan el 11/2-12/13.

Un descuento de hasta 90 % también está disponible a través del programa Access Discount. Puede navegar y registrarse para las clases de otoño aquí: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/portlandparks/activity/search?onlineSiteId=0&activity_select_param=2¢er_ids=496&viewMode=list

Tuesday was National Voter Registration Day! Each year in the United States, millions of eligible voters cannot vote bec...
09/18/2026

Tuesday was National Voter Registration Day! Each year in the United States, millions of eligible voters cannot vote because of easily preventable issues: missing a registration deadline, forgetting to update their registration after moving or a name change, or simply being unsure how to register.

Right now is the perfect time to register to vote or make sure your registration is up to date! If you need to register or update your registration (if your mailing address or other information has changed), you can do all of that online at www.oregonvotes.gov/myvote , or fill out a paper registration at any Multnomah County Library location or the Multnomah County Elections building on SE Morrison St.

October 13th is the deadline for registration. If you need help registering or have other questions about your ballot or ranked choice voting, stop by Rosewood during our open hours starting September 29th. Tuesday - Thursday, 10am-5pm, we're open and ready to help!

Here are some other important election related dates:
🔸 Sept. 18, 2026 - Military/overseas ballots mailed
🔸 Sept. 21, 2026 - Absentee ballots available
🔸 Oct. 5, 2026 - Out of state ballots mailed
🔸 Oct. 14, 2026 - Ballots mailed to voters
🔸 Nov. 3, 2026 - Election Day
🔸 Nov. 30, 2026 - Final Election Results Certified

Some schedule updates to share:We will be closed to the public for the next two weeks,9/14 - 9/25, to focus on program p...
09/10/2026

Some schedule updates to share:

We will be closed to the public for the next two weeks,9/14 - 9/25, to focus on program planning for the year ahead. Thank you for your understanding! We'll re-open on 9/29 for our regular drop in hours, Tuesdays - Thursdays, 10:00am - 5:00pm.

In the meantime, keep an eye out for our fall program brochure which is coming soon!

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14127 SE Stark St
Portland, OR
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