Sellwood Community House

05/12/2026

A gentle invitation to slow down, make something beautiful, and spend time in community.

ClayPlay is a two-part pottery workshop for seniors led by Tracey Cronin, where participants will hand-build their own clay flower bowls while learning simple ceramic techniques in a welcoming, supportive environment. No experience needed.

May 18 & June 1
10:30 am–12:30 pm
Sellwood Community House
$50 for both sessions

We would love to have you join us.

Register here: https://sellwood-community-house.jumbula.com/2026Spring/ClayPlayandPotteryWorkshopforSeniors

05/04/2026

Something fun happening TODAY, 5/4! Members of the Oregon Symphony will be performing in the Sellwood Community House lobby from 1:15-2pm, as part of their annual "Classical Up Close" series. It was phenomenal last year- drop in if you can! Free!

Community EventsSCH hosts engaging and enriching community events for all ages! From long-standing, beloved events like the Halloween Spooktacular, to new events like the Music at The Shack, the Lantern Walk and Nutcracker Tea Parties, Sellwood Community House is always looking for ways to engage.....

04/30/2026

BIG Announcement!!!

We’re proud to partner with the City of Portland and Portland Parks & Recreation to bring Laurelhurst Studio back to life through a long-term public–private partnership—restoring this beloved space without new City capital investment, and returning it to community use, where it belongs.

Sellwood Community House will lead restoration, programming, and stewardship, building on years of work creating accessible, intergenerational hubs for arts, play, and connection— this time in Laurelhurst Park.

What’s ahead: dance, fitness, arts education, community gatherings and culturally responsive programming shaped in partnership with the community and neighborhood.

This is what it looks like when we invest in shared spaces, together.

Opening Summer 2026 in Laurelhurst Park 🎉

04/14/2026

Join us for Creative Club, a welcoming and relaxed weekly gathering designed to support creativity at every level of experience— just for our Senior community members!

�Wednesdays | 10:15 AM–12:00 PM�$10 drop-in or $40 for a 5-class punch card�in the SCH Meeting Room

Led by local artists and storytellers, each session offers a thoughtful, engaging way to explore different artistic techniques in a supportive environment.

A P R I L
Participants will use recycled materials to create simple sculptures inspired by local fish and wildlife. This hands-on project encourages creativity while working with accessible, everyday materials.

M A Y
The focus shifts to drawing from observation, with an introduction to perspective. Through a series of guided exercises, participants will explore how angles and viewpoints influence what we see, using chairs as a familiar and approachable subject.

Whether you are returning to art or trying something new, Creative Club offers a comfortable space to learn, connect, and create.

04/06/2026

Three ways for tweens & teens to show up, level up, and try something new:

Teen Tumble 🤸🏽�Flip, stretch, and build strength while learning new skills. Beginner–intermediate, high energy, zero pressure to be perfect.

Babysitters Club 🍼�Confidence meets real-life skills. Learn childcare basics, safety, and creative play—then leave ready to land that first (or next) babysitting gig.

Counselor-in-Training (CIT) ☀️�For rising 6th–9th graders ready for more. Build leadership skills, support younger campers, and help bring the magic to the community.

Spots go fast—jump in.
sellwoodcommunityhouse.org/tween-teen

03/30/2026

Hey Adults: Monday nights just got better 🧶

Mix + Mingle is your weekly invitation to slow down, make something with your hands, and connect with other humans—no pressure, no expectations. Bring a friend or come solo and leave with a few new ones.

We’ll have art supplies ready and big tables waiting—whether you’re starting something new or bringing a project already in progress.

Free, easy, and open to all.

Mondays | 6:30–8:30 PM
Sellwood Community House | Art Room

03/12/2026

Spring Break Camp is just around the corner, and its 20% off!!

Use code SPRING20 at checkout on both single days or the full week here:

https://www.sellwoodcommunityhouse.org/afterschool -break-camps

02/27/2026

As many of you know, our Gymnastics program is a big hit at SCH and fills quickly!

Spring session is around the corner, and there are a handful of spaces still available— so ready, set, go! Run to register while spots are left!

As always, register at https://www.sellwoodcommunityhouse.org/k-5 🤸🏽‍♂️

02/23/2026

Join us this Friday evening for a sweet family friendly book launch!! Local friends Alice-Kate Lamb and Benjamin Wright wrote and illustrated a book, and were thrilled to host the official launch and book signing!

March Fourth honors the spirit of quiet and persistent perseverance through the act of a forest stroll, dappled with hints of spring, while the season shifts. A pair of travelers take a trek to pause, reflect and softly celebrate as they make their way on a winter-y spring-y walk in the woods.

THIS Friday, February 27th from 6:15-7:30pm- FREE!

Come. Listen. Play. & Connect.
Sellwood Community House | 1436 SE Spokane St.

02/12/2026

Hey Parents: We’re here for you. That’s right, YOU.

An intergenerational community can’t find wellness and joy when one part of it is overburdened and struggling— so let us take a bit of it off your plate!

Here are a few ways in the near future that you can feel supported by your local non-profit community center:

Parents Night Out
Fridays, Feb 13 + March 13th | 5:30-8pm
Drop the kids off with us for a fun and safe evening while you enjoy a few hours to yourself! Kids will enjoy pizza dinner and get to choose from a number of engaging and creative activities!

Register today!
https://www.sellwoodcommunityhouse.org/k-5 -night-out

No School Day Camp
Upcoming Dates: 2/16 | 9am-4pm
Sometimes it feels like the kids barely go to school this time of year! Don’t worry, we’ve got you. Send them to SCH for a day of fun, creativity and community.

Register today!
https://www.sellwoodcommunityhouse.org/afterschool -school-camps

Spring Break Camp
Monday, March 23rd-Friday, March 27th
No Spring Break plans?! No Problem. Our Camp is treated like a series of No School Days so you can book a day or two, or the whole week— whatever works best for your family.

Register today! https://www.sellwoodcommunityhouse.org/afterschool -break-camps

Supporting you, and keeping our pricing within reach are a big deal for us. Pssst… did you know we LOWERED our Summer Camp rates this summer for just that reason. It’s our way of contributing to a more joyful, and less overwhelmed community.

Learn more at sellwoodcommunityhouse.org