Hey neighbor! Let’s do cool stuff together.
Monthly Neighborhood Events
Vernon 2026 Schedule:
January - VNA Meeting, Jan 14
February - Neighborhood Social at Idle Beer & Wine, 1611 NE Killingsworth St., Feb 11
March - VNA Meeting, March 11
April - City Councilor Sameer Kanal at Neighborhood Meeting, April 8
May - Tree of Heaven Planning, May 13
June - Neighborhood Social - Details TBD
July - VNA Meeting, July 8
August - TBD
September - TBD
October - VNA Meeting and Elections, Oct 14
November - Neighborhood Social - Details TBD
December - TBD
Vernon Neighborhood Association (VNA) Meetings are typically held at:
Where: Center of Joy, 1420 NE Killingsworth St, Portland, OR 97211
When: Second Wednesdays, 6:30pm - 8pm
Want to add to the community calendar? Email us! vnaboard@gmail.com
What’s Slack? What’s Signal?
Better than corporate social media!
Slack
Slack is our online community space where neighbors can stay connected, share resources, and organize together. We use the free version, which means messages are only saved for about 3 months.
In addition to discussions around housing, we have channels for things like:
Social justice and mutual aid resources
Events and neighborhood gatherings
Tree care and gardening
Free items
...and even a channel just for cats 🐱
To join:
Download the Slack app — heads up, it might take a minute to set up!
Email vnaboard@gmail.com and ask for an invitation link
Signal
Signal is a secure, encrypted messaging app. We use it for faster, more direct group chats. Especially for coordinating in real-time. Great for event updates or getting help quickly.
You can download Signal here. We have groups for Walks, Vernon Neighbors, and the Neighbors Market
Not a neighbor? Reach out on our contact us page - this emails us at vnaboard@gmail.com
VNA Serving Our Community
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Trash
Join us for Last Saturday’s Trash Pick Up!
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Movies in the park
Annual summer movie in the park
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Development
Provide feedback and input on Vernon planning and development
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Input
Provide representation and input to the Northeast Coalition of Neighborhoods
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Conversation
Host in-person dialogues with government reps, and neighbors on livability, safety, crime and other issues in our neighborhood
