Sumner Association of Neighbors (SAN)

Parade & Ice Cream Social 2024
2024-07-27 | NE 87th Ave & NE Going St, 4566 NE 87th Ave, Portland, OR, 97220, United States
Description
3rd Annual! We’ve done it twice, and we can do it again. The Sumner Parade is here for the good of the people.
On a late Saturday morning, an ice cream truck will lead a small-scale walking parade through Sumner, about 0.6 miles (20-25 minutes). At the end of the parade (Helensview), the ice cream truck will stop and distribute FREE ice cream to everyone present. There may also be music and games of some kind 🙂
Ways to Participate
March in the Parade – You’ve always wanted to be in a parade, and now you can! Ride a bike, waive a giant flag, walk your dog in a flamboyant costume, juggle, hoola-hoop, maneuver a skateboard or scooter, play an instrument, balance on stilts, bounce on a pogo stick, hand out packaged candies, show off your turtle, dress up in formal wear, or just plain walk down the streets in plain clothes. Almost anything* goes.
*No large motor vehicles, please
Spectate – Sit or stand anywhere along the parade route. Contribute whoops and cheers to encourage the paraders in their festive migration. Feel free to join in the parade as it passes by, if you feel led.
Join for the Ice Cream – Go to Helensview Highschool, walk up to the ice cream truck, and receive thy treat.
Details
Parade
Gather at 10:30am at 87th and Going St on Saturday
Parade will be moving 10:40-11:00 (roughly)
Ice Cream + Gathering
Helensview High School (8678 NE Sumner St, Portland, OR 97220) from 11:05-12:00 (roughly). Includes:

Ice Cream
Shade and water
Lawn Games (probably)
Small live music (maybe)
Optional post-gathering kickball (depending on interest)

Parade Route

Questions? Comments?
Send an email to sumnerparade@gmail.com

2024 Sumner Neighborhood Cleanup & Shredding
2024-08-10 09:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Helensview School, 8678 NE Sumner St., Portland, OR, 97220, United States

Family Night Out
2024-08-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Helensview School, 8678 NE Sumner St., Portland, OR, 97220, United States
More details to come!

General Community Meeting
2024-09-17 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-11-19 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
Zoom event.
Details to come.

SAN Board Election 2025
2025-05-20 18:30 - 20:30 | Holiday Inn, 8439 NE Columbia Ct, Portland, OR, 97220, United States
Come out and meet your neighbors! Sumner Association of Neighbors is holding its annual election in person. All residents who rent, own, or those who own a business are eligible to run and/or vote.
Roles, Terms, and Time Commitments can be found here: https://sumnerpdx.org/san-board-election-2025/
Shape Sumner’s future by running for a board position, or simply by voting! Your participation can bring positive change and strengthens our community spirit, making our neighborhood an even better and safer place to call home. Board experience also provides leadership development, mentorship, and friendship. NO experience required. Bring your passion for Sumner!
Interested in running? Have questions? Contact the Committee Chair, Hannah Lewis at 971.303.9201 or San.elections@gmail.com

SAN Board Meeting
2025-06-24 18:00 - 19:45 | Hollywood Library, Large Community Room, 4040 NE Tillamook St, Portland, OR, 97212, United States
The next meeting of the SAN board will be June 24th at 6pm in person at the Hollywood Library large community room (4040 NE Tillamook St) , with an option to join in on Zoom as well. (All SAN board and general meetings are always open to the public.)
Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84136432932?pwd=[REDACTED]
Agenda
Jun 24 2025 DRAFT SAN Board Mtg Agenda PDF

SAN Board Meeting
2025-07-15 18:00 - 19:30 | Jeanne’s Studio, 4571 NE 86th Ave, Portland, OR, 97220, United States
Meeting of the Sumner Association of Neighbors Board, conducted In-Person and Online
Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83724046462
Agenda
SAN July 2025 board meeting draft agenda

N/NE PSAC Meeting
2025-07-17 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-08-21, 2025-09-18 | PPB North Precinct, 449 NE Emerson, Portland, OR, United States
PSAC stands for “Public Safety Action Committee”. This event gives residents direct access to law enforcement, the commander of North Precinct to be exact. They can bring issues or ask questions. This occurs the 3rd Thursday of every month.
Questions? Send an email to Akemi Joy Ishikawa – akemij@gmail.com
To sign up for PSAC email updates, go to https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/v4i3t6

Oregon Walks - 82nd Ave Heat Community Workshop
2025-07-22 05:30 - 19:30 | Dharma Rain Zen Center, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR, 97220, United States
RSVP HERE

Sign-Making Party for Parade
2025-07-26 13:00 - 15:00 | Jeanne’s Studio, 4571 NE 86th Ave, Portland, OR, 97220, United States
In anticipation of the parade on 8/2/25, we’re having a Sign-making Party at Jeanne’s (if you don’t know Jeanne, that’s fine. She’s great).
Come make a sign like “GO SUMNER” or “Follow me to Ice Cream!” or go off-the-wall and make something completely original and off-topic.
Some materials will be provided, but you are also encouraged to bring your own supplies (if you want to)

Sumner Parade and Ice Cream Truck 2025
2025-08-02 11:00 - 12:30 | 87th and Going St
Mark your calendars. The 4th annual Sumner Parade is back!
On a late Saturday morning, an ice cream truck will lead a small-scale walking parade through Sumner, about 0.7 miles. At the end of the parade (the SAN Lot), the ice cream truck will stop and distribute FREE ice cream to everyone present. Additional fun (music, games, face-painting, mingling) will ensue.
Details:
When: Saturday, August 2, 2025. 11:00am – 12:30
Where:

Parade Start: 87th and Going Street. Meet at 11:00am!
Parade in Motion: 11:10 – 11:30am
Parade Ending: SAN Lot, 11:30 – 12:30ish

Parade Route

Ways to Participate

Be in the Parade! – You can ride a bike, waive a giant flag, walk your dog in a flamboyant costume, build a huge floral float, juggle, hoola-hoop, maneuver a skateboard or scooter, play an instrument, balance on stilts, hand out treats, bounce on a pogo stick, rock a tuxedo, or just simply walk down the streets in plain clothes. Almost anything goes.
Spectate – Sit or stand anywhere along the parade route. Contribute whoops and cheers to encourage the paraders in their festive migration. And feel free to join the parade mid-way through.
Eat Ice Cream – Go to the SAN Lot at 92nd and Humboldt where the parade ends to get your free ice cream. Enjoy with neighbors. [NOTE: Unlike normal ice cream trucks, the one leading the parade will NOT stop to sell you ice cream, no matter how badly you want it to]
Party – The ending will (hopefully) feature a slew of activities, including

Music
Face-painting
Cornhole and giant Connect 4
Pup cups (whipped cream cups for dogs)
Shade tents
Hydration station

Safety Notes

The roadways are NOT being officially closed to car traffic. When necessary, assume an appropriate posture of a pedestrian and allow cars to pass
Keep your eyes open and use good judgement. Do not assume cars will stop.
Everyone is responsible for their own safety and the safety of their dependents.

FAQ’s
Q: What is the theme of the parade?
The theme is “parade”! Wear or bring whatever you feel like parading with, whether its your Wookie-costume or your favorite t-shirt. There are no judges at this parade, but there is street-cred handed out to those who earn it.
Q: What is the cost? OR Who is paying for this?
The Sumner neighborhood association is paying for the ice cream and all associated costs. This is made possible by a Resiliency Grant that we’ve received from Metro.
Q: Can I drive my car in the parade?
Unfortunately, we can’t have any motor vehicles as parade participants.
Q: Are pets allowed?
Yes! We’ve even been blessed to have a turtle named Daisy join us for past parades. Please keep dogs on a leash though.

Additional Questions? Comments? Diatribes? Email sumnerparade@gmail.com

SAN Board Meeting
2025-08-19 18:00 - 19:30 | Jeanne’s Studio, 4571 NE 86th Ave, Portland, OR, 97220, United States
The SAN Board is currently meeting monthly, working on a long list of topics.
Non-board members are welcome to join and check out the conversation, though for now we ask that they join via Zoom rather than in-person due to venue constraints.
Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87539112878
Agenda

D1 People's Picnic
2025-08-24 11:00 - 14:00 | Parklane Park, SE 155th Ave &, SE Main St, Portland, OR, 97233, United States
Candace Avalos is excited to bring a little of City Hall to East Portland with a fun festival that invites all neighborhoods of District 1 to come together while learning more about community resources and engaging with your government.

Family Activities and live music
Local food vendors
City and community resource connections
Engaging with Councilor Avalos and special guest Mayor Keith Wilson

Official Event Page: https://www.portland.gov/council/districts/1/candace-avalos/events/2025/8/24/d1-peoples-picnic-hosted-councilor-candace

D1EC Meeting
2025-09-03 18:00 - 20:00 | PPB East Precinct, 737 SE 106th Ave, Portland, OR, 97216, United States
District 1 East Coalition (https://district1east.org/) holds its monthly meeting on the first Wednesday of the month

Sumner Neighborhood Dumpster Day & Fundraiser 2025
2025-09-06 09:00 - 15:00 | Helensview School, 8678 NE Sumner St., Portland, OR, 97220, United States
Have Big Bulky items cluttering up your space? Get rid of them here!

What is Okay to Bring

Yard Debris (green/brown stuff that grows in your yard)
Anything really EXCEPT the Items listed below

What is NOT OKAY to Bring

Hazardous waste
Chemicals

including but not limited to: Gasoline, Oil, Paint, Tar

Batteries
Animal waste
Liquids of any kind
Building/Construction/Demolition Materials

including but not limited to: concrete, asphalt, dirt, sod, brick, cement, sand, gravel, roofing, flooring, walls, siding, ceiling, insulation, electrical, asbestos material

“Under the sink” garbage
Tube TVs
Tires

Given these restrictions, here is information on how to dispose of Household Hazardous Waste (Metro) NOTE: this information/link is unrelated to this event.
Suggested Donation Amounts

Small car: $20
Small pickup: $25
Full-size truck/van: $35
Trailer: $45

NOTE: Donation is not required, but it does help the neighborhood. If you appreciate the service consider donating. Accepted methods: Cash, CashApp, Venmo, and Square reader.
Questions?
Contact Ronda for General Questions.

Phone: (503) 935-4874
Email: rondaj@cnncoalition.org

Interested in Volunteering?
If interested in volunteering to help with the Cleanup, contact Hannah Lewis

Phone: (971) 303-9201
Email: lewishannah2019@gmail.com

Sponsoring Organizations

SAN Board Meeting
2025-09-16 18:00 - 19:30 | Jeanne’s Studio, 4571 NE 86th Ave, Portland, OR, 97220, United States
The SAN Board is currently meeting monthly, working on a long list of topics.
Non-board members are welcome to join and check out the conversation, though for now we ask that they join via Zoom rather than in-person due to venue constraints.
Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89754999455
Agenda

SAN General Meeting
2025-10-16 18:30 - 20:00 | Calvary Presbyterian Church (basement), 3516 NE 71st Ave, Portland, OR, 97213, United States
All Sumner residents are invited to the General meeting. We’ll be meeting in the basement of Calvary Presbyterian.
Additionally, there will be some light food and desserts. Feel free to bring a dish to share!
Agenda

30-minute Board Meeting (non-board members welcome to listen in on)
Meet Your Board time

Sumner Pumpkin Decorating Contest
2025-10-25 15:00 - 18:00 | Helensview School, 8678 NE Sumner St., Portland, OR, 97220, United States
Reserve your pumpkin here (same link as QR code above): https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sumner-pumpkin-decorating-contest-tickets-1689837532549?aff=oddtdtcreator

Sumner Board Meeting 2025-11-20
2025-11-20 18:30 - 20:00 | Calvary Presbyterian Church (basement), 3516 NE 71st Ave, Portland, OR, 97213, United States
Agenda
Link: SAN November 2025 board meeting draft agenda

Human Trafficking Presentation & Community Conversation
2025-11-25 18:30 - 20:00 | First Orthodox Presbyterian Church, 8245 NE Fremont Street
The Human Trafficking Unit of Portland Police Bureau partners with local nonprofits to take a trauma informed and victim centered approach to this work. To learn more you may join us:
Tuesday November 25, 2025 6:30pm-8pm
First Orthodox Presbyterian Church
8245 NE Fremont Street
HTU’s presentation will summarize their mission and help increase our understanding of this complex crime. By learning about the types of trafficking and paying attention to the people around us, we can recognize the warning signs and know how to report it.
Presentation begins at 6:30 pm, followed by information exchange and community conversation.

December General Membership Meeting - in Person
2025-12-18 18:30 - 20:00 | Calvary Presbyterian Church (basement), 3516 NE 71st Ave, Portland, OR, 97213, United States
Address
3516 NE 71st Ave, Portland, OR 97213 – Calvary Presbyterian Church, meeting held in the basement known as Recovery Cafe.
Agenda

6:30 pm Welcome, Call to Order, Introductions
6:35 pm *Approval of Dec 2025 Agenda
6:36 pm *Approval of DRAFT Nov 2025 Board Meeting Minutes
6:38 pm *Treasurers Report
6:40 pm Board Reports: Crime & Safety, Land Use & Transportation, Parks & Open Spaces, Publicity, D1EC Delegates
6:50 pm Draft Bylaws Presentation & Discussion
7:50 pm Public Commentary
8:00 pm Adjourn Meeting

Zoom Link
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86272862105?pwd=[REDACTED]

January General Membership Meeting - in Person
2026-01-15 18:30 - 20:00 | Calvary Presbyterian Church (basement), 3516 NE 71st Ave, Portland, OR, 97213, United States
Address: 3516 NE 71st Ave, Portland, OR 97213 – Calvary Presbyterian Church, meeting held in the basement known as Recovery Cafe.

February Board Meeting - held via zoom
2026-02-17 18:30 - 20:00 | Zoom
Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85734287962?pwd=[REDACTED]

Feb Litter Patrol!
2026-02-21 10:00 - 12:00

Sumner's Monthly Safety Committee
2026-03-03 19:00 - 19:30
Sumner’s Safety Committee meets monthly on the first Tuesday of the month at 7pm. All are welcome to attend, listen, and join the conversation. We discuss a variety of topics. Can’t make a meeting but would like to reach us? Email sumner.neighborhood.chair@gmail.com
Click here to join the meeting.

District 1 East Coalition Board Meeting
2026-03-04 18:30 - 20:00 | PPB East Precinct, 737 SE 106th Ave, Portland, OR, 97216, United States
We’re pleased to announce that Nathan Vasquez, Multnomah County District Attorney, will join us as a guest speaker from 6:50–7:20 PM at our upcoming board meeting. He will be joined by Kelly Burris, Multnomah County Deputy District Attorney.
D1EC Board of Directors Meeting
March 4, 2026 | 6:30–8:00 PM
PPB East Precinct Community Room
737 SE 106th Ave, Portland, OR
Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89800722951?pwd=[REDACTED]
Please join us! Pizza and light refreshments will be served beginning at 6:15 PM. The meeting will start promptly at 6:30 PM.

Human Trafficking - Community Conversations
2026-03-05 18:30 - 21:00
Head over to the McDaniel High School Library for presentations by the Portland Police Human Trafficking Unit, followed by community discussions.
