At TriMet’s first hiring event of the year, TriMet staff will answer questions, take applications and share what it’s like to work at TriMet. Some applicants may be invited to interview on the spot!

Check out the jobs available at trimet.org/careers. Some positions come with a $7,500 hiring bonus. All TriMet employees receive competitive pay and excellent benefits, including an employer contribution for their 401(a) retirement account, paid time off, a child care subsidy, and flexible and affordable health coverage plans. Learn more here!

Join Lloyd EcoDistrict and SOLVE volunteers for our monthly park cleanup at Peace Memorial Park. This event is based in Peace Memorial Park and covers the surrounding areas (Eastbank Esplanade/Duckworth Dock). The clean-up event will include trash pick-up, sprucing up Peace Memorial Park, and removing graffiti around the area.

Connected to the Eastbank Esplanade, intersected by one of Portland’s busiest bikeways, and graced with expansive views of the Willamette River and the downtown skyline, Peace Memorial Park was established as a public place to honor victims of war, both military and civilian. Since Lloyd EcoDistrict joined in partnership with Veterans for Peace, the vision of the space has expanded to honor the intersection of conflict, climate and social justice. Read more here.

Please RSVP on the SOLVE website ahead of time to guarantee your spot.

Join our community partners, the Lloyd EcoDistrict, for the Keaton Otis Vigil each month on the 12th from 6 to 7 PM at the intersection of NE Halsey Street & NE 6th Avenue in Lloyd.

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 12th 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 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

Go Lloyd’s Mobility Committee works to make biking, walking, and rolling in Lloyd safe, fun, convenient, and easy for everyone.

If you are passionate about bicycle and pedestrian rights, infrastructure, and activities in the Lloyd neighborhood, then join us for an open, informal discussion every second Tuesday of the month from 1 to 2 PM at Go Lloyd.

And if you can’t attend in person, join us virtually via Microsoft Teams:

Join the meeting now

Meeting ID: 222 018 905 289

Passcode: BVsr24

🪩 Lloyd EcoDistrict Presents: The February Funk Pickleball Tournament! 🏓🎶

Shake off the winter blues and join us on Tuesday, February 6th, from 3–6 PM at Jumbo’s Pickleball in Lloyd Center for an afternoon of funky beats, friendly competition, and pure fun. Whether you’re smashing on the court, cheering from the sidelines, or just here for the tacos and jams, this event has something for everyone!

🌟 What to Expect:

• 🏓 Pickleball for All: Rentals included, a quick lesson to get you started, and team entry into our lively tournament.

• 🎶 DJ Spinning Funk Jams: Groove to the beats as you dink, drink, and dance your way through the day.

• 🌮 Delicious Food & Drinks: Tacos, beer, sangria, and margaritas catered by Xocalo.

• 🎁 Raffle Extravaganza: Each team brings a $20 raffle prize for a chance to win big. Extra tickets available onsite!

• 🥇 Fun Competitions:

  • Best Team Name

  • Most Spirited Cheerleader

  • Best Funky Pickleball Outfit

  • Tournament winners get $250!

🛑 Important Notes:

• 👟 Gear Up: Teams must wear athletic shoes and clothes. Funky costumes encouraged!

• 🎁 Bring a Raffle Prize: Each team must contribute a prize worth at least $20.

• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All Are Welcome: Family-friendly vibes, kids included.

• 🎟️ Tickets:

  • “Party Only” (no pickleball): $25

  • “Team Registration” (for 2 people): $95

  • Sponsored tickets available for residents who live at Madrona Studios, The Louisa Flowers, Miracles Central, R2D2, and BIPOC Village—email kristin@ecolloyd.org.

Grab your tickets now and let’s bring the funk to February!

Lloyd Community Association's Coffee Chat series is a great way to start your day, meet your neighbors and hear about what's happening in the community. These events are free and of course coffee is provided!

Grab some hot coffee and breakfast to-go on your bike commute into Lloyd the last Friday of every month from 7 to 9 AM on:

• The east end of the Steel Bridge (north end of the Eastbank Esplanade)

• The north landing of the Blumenauer Bridge—donuts sponsored by Go Lloyd!

This fun community tradition is made possible by Shift volunteers each month. 

Learn more about Breakfast on the Bridges and get involved here.

Swing by Holladay Park to enjoy a cup of hot coffee and chat with Lloyd EcoDistrict staff about the park, learn about e-mobility & resiliency hubs, and share your ideas, concerns, and aspirations for transforming the park into a vibrant, inclusive, and sustainable community space.

Why? Together we can co-create a safer, greener, more connected community space designed to make Lloyd a model of sustainability and inclusivity.

Holladay Park is Lloyd’s only significant green space. Yet, it has become an area of concern for many residents and city bureaus. A truly beautiful space, Holladay Park should be the center of the Lloyd community that supports our climate and community goals, not an anchor that holds us back.

Lloyd EcoDistrict is leading an initiative to develop a shovel-ready, community-supported E-mobility & Resiliency Hub that will integrate placemaking, electric mobility options, emergency preparedness, and public transit in a way that resonates with the community.

We believe that the best ideas come from the community. That’s why we’re asking for your input. Your feedback will ensure that the hub meets the needs of everyone in the Lloyd neighborhood.

Join Lloyd EcoDistrict for a by-request cleanup along MLK & Grand Avenues. This event will primarily address trash issues around the intersections of NE Holladay Ave and Grand/MLK. The clean-up event will include trash pick-up, removing graffiti, and a social coffee component for neighbors to connect and warm up before heading out.

To register, please email eliot@ecolloyd.org with your name, organization, and number of volunteers joining you.

Meeting Location: Volunteers will meet at Green Bridge Coffee where Lloyd EcoDistrict will buy all participants a drink and pastry of their choice.

Address: 650 NE Holladay St #110, Portland, OR 97232 | Map Link

What to Bring: Please wear closed-toed shoes and weather-appropriate clothing, and bring a backpack for hands-free convenience. Feel free to bring a reusable water bottle or coffee cup to support our sustainability efforts.

What’s Provided: Lloyd EcoDistrict will provide all tools & supplies, including heavy-duty garbage bags, safety vests, vinyl gloves, litter grabbers, rakes, paintbrushes, paint, graffiti remover, etc. We will also have water and snacks.

Restrooms: No public restrooms are available

Parking: Walking/biking to the event is encouraged. This site is less than a 5-minute walk to Rose Quarter MAX Station. Metered street parking and private parking lots are also available in the general area of Lloyd for car parking.

Transit: Green Bridge Coffee is less than a 5-minute walk to Rose Quarter MAX Station.

Accessibility: This area is accessible for folks with mobility concerns.

Translation Services: A Spanish speaker will not be present at this event.

Participant Age Guidelines: Recommended for Ages 13 and Up

Swing by Holladay Park to enjoy a cup of hot coffee and chat with Lloyd EcoDistrict staff about the park, learn about e-mobility & resiliency hubs, and share your ideas, concerns, and aspirations for transforming the park into a vibrant, inclusive, and sustainable community space.

Why? Together we can co-create a safer, greener, more connected community space designed to make Lloyd a model of sustainability and inclusivity.

Holladay Park is Lloyd’s only significant green space. Yet, it has become an area of concern for many residents and city bureaus. A truly beautiful space, Holladay Park should be the center of the Lloyd community that supports our climate and community goals, not an anchor that holds us back.

Lloyd EcoDistrict is leading an initiative to develop a shovel-ready, community-supported E-mobility & Resiliency Hub that will integrate placemaking, electric mobility options, emergency preparedness, and public transit in a way that resonates with the community.

We believe that the best ideas come from the community. That’s why we’re asking for your input. Your feedback will ensure that the hub meets the needs of everyone in the Lloyd neighborhood.

Join Lloyd EcoDistrict and SOLVE in kicking off the new year for a community cleanup event dedicated to keeping our neighborhood clean, safe, and beautiful! This collaborative effort will focus on removing litter and debris from public spaces, bike lanes, and walkways throughout the Lloyd Neighborhood.

We’ll start the cleanup at Holladay Park, where volunteers will gather before setting out to target key areas in need of attention. Our goal is to ensure that bikeways and walkways remain clear and accessible for everyone who lives, works, and plays in our community.

Whether you’re a local resident, a cyclist, a walker, or simply want to enjoy a community cleanup, your participation will help make a difference. By removing litter and debris, we contribute to a safer, more welcoming neighborhood, enhance the beauty of our public spaces, and promote a healthy and sustainable lifestyle.

This is a great opportunity to start the new year by being apart of a rewarding community effort! Bring your friends and let’s come together to protect the spaces we love and create a cleaner, more enjoyable environment for all.

Advanced Registration: Is required. Please sign up via this link ahead of time to guarantee your spot.

Go Lloyd’s Mobility Committee works to make biking, walking, and rolling in Lloyd safe, fun, convenient, and easy for everyone.

If you are passionate about bicycle and pedestrian rights, infrastructure, and activities in the Lloyd neighborhood, then join us for an open, informal discussion every second Tuesday of the month from 1 to 2 PM at Go Lloyd.

And if you can’t attend in person, join us virtually via Microsoft Teams:

Join the meeting now

Meeting ID: 222 018 905 289

Passcode: BVsr24

Join Lloyd EcoDistrict for a 1-hour virtual session to help shape the future of Holladay Park! This is your opportunity to share your ideas, concerns, and aspirations for transforming the park into a vibrant, inclusive, and sustainable community space – and a local e-mobility & resiliency hub.

During this session, we’ll provide:

• An overview of current plans and possibilities for Holladay Park.

• A look at how e-mobility & resiliency hubs are transforming communities worldwide.

• Insights into key themes such as sustainability, safety, and community engagement.

• Time for your feedback and open discussion.

Your input is essential in creating a hub that reflects the needs and dreams of our community. Whether you’re a frequent park visitor or someone who sees untapped potential, we want to hear from you!

• When: Monday, January 13, at 12:00 PM (Noon)

• Where: Virtual (Zoom)

• RSVP: Please register here. You will receive a confirmation page with the Zoom meeting link.

Reserve your spot today and help us reimagine Holladay Park with an e-mobility & resiliency hub. Together, we can make this space a beacon for sustainability, inclusion, and community connection.

Can’t make it? Learn more about the project here and share your input by taking our public survey here.

Join our community partners, the Lloyd EcoDistrict, for the Keaton Otis Vigil each month on the 12th from 6 to 7 PM at the intersection of NE Halsey Street & NE 6th Avenue in Lloyd.

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 12th 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 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

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Artists Off the Page, an illustration-focused collective, is expanding its repertoire this holiday season with a new multidisciplinary art experience. "A Walk through Winter Wonderland" opens in a vacated store at the Lloyd Center Mall. The show will be a joyful explosion of art exploring the mythology, stories, and traditions of the darkest season of the year. It features over 40 artists from the Portland metro area, working across many disciplines, including sculpture, puppetry, illustration, light and sound installation, set design and more. Wander through the self-guided art experience at your own pace, seeing the winter woods change to candy forests. Peruse the bookshelves in the storyteller's cabin, venture onward into the ancient Land of the Fae, shiver with fear as you enter Krampus' cave, and marvel at the miniature worlds contained within the Stump of Wonders.

The event also serves as a great destination for holiday gifts, featuring a gift shop chock-full of handmade items from participating artists.

Artists Off the Page is a collective founded in 2019 by a group of Portland-based illustrators and artists who are interested in exploration, collaborative projects, and exciting ways to share their work with the community.

A Walk Through Winter Wonderland is a show for anyone who loves art and immersive experiences. It is ADA-accessible, and people of all ages are welcome.

This show is generously supported by grants from RACC and The Awesome Foundation.

Join the Winter Wonderland Show, a joyful explosion of art exploring the darkest season of the year.

Upcoming Dates & Times

Thursdays and Fridays

12 PM – 7 PM

Saturdays and Sundays

11 AM – 5 PM

Mall Rats PDX are happy to announce that the next Mall Rats Winter Market will take place Saturday December 21st, from 11am to 6pm at the Lloyd Center Mall in Portland, Oregon. Check back soon for more information, including a list of this years vendors. We can’t wait to see you in December!

(flyer by United Snakes Press)

Due to an abundance of holiday cheer (making schedules tight), the Pickleball fun will be postponed until February 6, 2025! See you then!!

🎄 Experience Lloyd's Holly Jolly Pickleball Party! 🎄

Get ready to celebrate the holidays like never before at the brand-new Jumbo's Pickleball at Lloyd Center! This isn't just any holiday party—it's your chance to smash on the court, sip margaritas, and support a great cause, all while soaking up the festive cheer. 🎉

🌟 What to Expect:

• 🏓 Be Among the First: Experience the excitement of Jumbo's Pickleball, the newest addition to Lloyd Center.

• 👟 Pickleball Fun: All rentals, a lesson to brush up on your skills, and team entry into our tournament.

• 🍹 Delicious Food & Drinks: Catered by Xocalo, featuring heavy appetizers, beer, wine, and margaritas.

• 🎁 Festive Raffle: Each team must bring a raffle prize worth at least $20. Additional raffle tickets will be available for purchase onsite.

• 🎨 Holiday Activities: DIY ornament bar, trivia, and festive games.

• 🥇 Friendly Competitions: Prizes for:

  • Best Team Name

  • Most Spirited Cheerleader

  • Best Holiday Costume (Pickleball Edition!)

Whether you're a pickleball fanatic, a holiday enthusiast, or just here for the food and fun, this event has something for everyone!

Come celebrate community and the awesome talent that the LGBTQ2SIA+ artists have to share. Join us on Saturday, November 30 and Saturday, December 14 for our annual Holigay Market. We are packed to the brim with unique gifts and treasures for your holiday gift giving needs. Find UV reactive glass, screen printed apparel, up-cycled fashion, ceramics, print illustrations, and zines to name a few.

Located on the 1st floor at 959 (previously Express) next to the ice rink. Look for the red doorway. Make the most impact and shop small business this season. Visit us on Instagram at Spectrum Art Market to learn more.

Grab some hot coffee and breakfast to-go on your bike commute into Lloyd the last Friday of every month from 7 to 9 AM on:

• The east end of the Steel Bridge (north end of the Eastbank Esplanade)

• The north landing of the Blumenauer Bridge—donuts sponsored by Go Lloyd!

This fun community tradition is made possible by Shift volunteers each month. 

Learn more about Breakfast on the Bridges and get involved here.

Join our community partners, the Lloyd EcoDistrict, for the Keaton Otis Vigil each month on the 12th from 6 to 7 PM at the intersection of NE Halsey Street & NE 6th Avenue in Lloyd.

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 12th 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 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

Join Lloyd EcoDistrict and SOLVE volunteers for our monthly park cleanup at Peace Memorial Park. This event is based in Peace Memorial Park and covers the surrounding areas (Eastbank Esplanade/Duckworth Dock). The clean-up event will include trash pick-up, sprucing up Peace Memorial Park, and removing graffiti around the area.

Connected to the Eastbank Esplanade, intersected by one of Portland’s busiest bikeways, and graced with expansive views of the Willamette River and the downtown skyline, Peace Memorial Park was established as a public place to honor victims of war, both military and civilian. Since Lloyd EcoDistrict joined in partnership with Veterans for Peace, the vision of the space has expanded to honor the intersection of conflict, climate and social justice. Read more here.

Please RSVP on the SOLVE website ahead of time to guarantee your spot.

Go Lloyd’s Mobility Committee works to make biking, walking, and rolling in Lloyd safe, fun, convenient, and easy for everyone.

If you are passionate about bicycle and pedestrian rights, infrastructure, and activities in the Lloyd neighborhood, then join us for an open, informal discussion every second Tuesday of the month from 1 to 2 PM at Go Lloyd.

And if you can’t attend in person, join us virtually via Microsoft Teams:

Join the meeting now

Meeting ID: 222 018 905 289

Passcode: BVsr24

I♡Youth2 is so stoked to be announcing our first annual holiday arts market!

The Lloyd Center Mall—where our youth arts studio is located—has become known for its holiday arts markets, and we thought, why should adults have all the fun!? There are so many incredible young makers in our community, and we can’t wait to bring them together and offer y’all the opportunity to support young creative entrepreneurs this winter. xoxo

Come one, come all to the annual Precipice Fund Celebration! On Saturday, December 7, we’ll gather together at Portland Institute for Contemporary Art (PICA) to raise a glass to friends, local artists, and the nourishment that Portland’s creative community offers one another. This event is free and open to the public.

Doors open at 6:30 PM, and the evening will kick off at 7:00 PM with the announcement of the Precipice Fund Round Thirteen grant recipients. There will be opening remarks from PICA staff followed by brief presentations from the awardees. 

Following the presentations, we’ll hang out and enjoy the splendors of the season. Warm up with heated drinks and wine, and get cozy in our lounge while a DJ offers the perfect ambiance. Come, be with community for this evening of generosity, and embrace the end-of-year at PICA. We can't wait to see you there!

No RSVP is necessary; just come as you are. 

Precipice Fund is administered with lead support from The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. Past funders have included the Calligram Foundation/Allie Furlotti and the Oregon Community Foundation.

Celebrate the holiday season with Queer All Year: A Holigay Market!

🎄 Join us at Lloyd Center to shop unique gifts from local queer artisans, enjoy music, a card-making station, a raffle, and connect with your chosen family and community in an atmosphere of love and joy. 💖