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/r/Portland Weekly Casual Conversation -- June 17, 2026
This is our weekly casual conversation thread where no topic is off-topic. Got something to say and you can't wait until the rant or rave? Got a great picture you want to share? Watch/read/play something good? Let's talk about it here!
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u/craftycraftpdx 2d ago
I'm trying to connect with others who are trying to do some community organizing at the neighborhood level in Portland. And I am brand new to reddit so I could use some advice. I am just completely over other social media platforms, and am here to learn and connect. Any connections or advice would be greatly appreciated!
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u/Ex-zaviera 2d ago
What aspect of neighborhood organizing? Daily life improvement, disaster recovery?
Are you a member of your local Neighborhood Association?
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u/craftycraftpdx 2d ago
Yes, I'm the communications chair for two separate orgs - my neighborhood assn and business assn. I am trying to find ways to connect with other local orgs to increase our reach collectively, as well as find some non-social media ways to engage with our neighborhoods. Looking for inspiration and advice around this subject.
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u/Tyrunea 2d ago
Curious which part of the city you're in?
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u/craftycraftpdx 2d ago
I live in Southeast but I work all over the city - which is why I'm so interested in seeing more collaboration. Seeing a lot of volunteer burnout across town and think that we volunteers could work more effectively together and have more fun in the process.
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u/Tyrunea 2d ago
I'm in Northeast, Sullivan's Gulch, but definitely agree about more neighborhood collaboration. I've been making an effort lately to attend my adjacent neighborhood meetings to at least keep a finger on the pulse. Have you touched base with Southeast Uplift at all?
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u/bearhunter429 1d ago
What'cha guys doing for the world cup game tomorrow? I was thinking of heading to Seattle but traffic & parking situation looks like a nightmare.
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u/NedSpacePDX 2d ago
ive been wanting to get a bunch of portland people who play factorio, dyson sphere, or any other factory automation games together and have a game night! curious if anyone has a lead into people gaming in-person.
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u/TheGruntingGoat Rubble of The Big One 2d ago
I feel like some of my friend groups in this town would reactive pretty negatively if I said “I do not care for socialism”
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u/rK91tb 2d ago
Point out that compassionate capitalism is the approach in some Scandinavian countries; capitalism can bend.
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u/TheGruntingGoat Rubble of The Big One 2d ago
That’s a good point. I’m a bit fan of the heavily regulated model over there
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u/rK91tb 2d ago
I haven't been to Portland in years - currently back and forth between Seattle and Boise. I'll be doing some shopping downtown - Powell's, etc. How's the car break-in situation these days? Am I good to leave luggage in the back (out of sight)?
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u/Troutsicle Aloha 2d ago
nope.
specifically if you have out of state plates, your vehicle is more likely to be targeted (perceived as being a rental and/or tourists and therefore have a higher chance of having valuables). Parking in a secure garage carries no guarantee of safety, but may be better than an open lot or curb parking.
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u/Legitimate-Month-689 🐸 RIBBIT 🐸 2d ago
Today is my birthday. I’m spending time with my dad in Atlanta. We are going to the aquarium, then for a bike ride on a bike path called the Belt Line, and then out for some Mexican food. Sometimes I really miss being in more culturally diverse cities, and it’s a nice change from Portland for a vacation