Category: Events Team
The Events Team brings fun and connection to Bayside through creative community gatherings and celebrations. Led by longtime Bayside artist-in-residence Deirdre Paul, the team’s mission is to add “more fun” to everything the neighborhood does, from block parties and community meals to candidate forums and seasonal festivals. Recent successes include the inaugural Bayside Trail Halloween Pet Costume Parade and Neighborhood Harvest Festival, featuring live music, food trucks, prizes, and activities for both humans and their four-legged friends. We are always looking for volunteers to help plan and execute events that bring neighbors together, strengthen community bonds, and showcase Bayside’s unique character and creative spirit.
Deirdre Paul, Team Lead — Rob Sylvain, Board Liaison
Contact the Events Team for more information
Bayside Block Party June 18th
MUSIC! FOOD! GAMES!
Wednesday June 18th
5:30 – 8 PM
72 Parris Street, Bayside, Portland
COME GET YOUR SUMMER ON IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD WITH OUTDOOR FUN!
Music with Guinean drummer Namory Keita and DJ Stack it up Steve
Games for all ages – Big Jenga, Cornhole, and more
Food Trucks and refreshments including Cheese the Day and Vy Banh Mi
Information tables from local non-profits and businesses
Signups for BNA events, teams, and initiatives
Meet your neighbors and make new friends!
Tables may provide information for non-profit orgs, present works for sale by local artists, represent public offices, or promote local businesses. Please understand that as a 501c3 non-profit, the BNA is prohibited from engaging in any political campaign activity. A limited number of tables can be provided, so if you are able to bring one please indicate below. Setup is any time after 4pm—first come first served for placement. Direct any questions to info@baysideportland.org
OUR PARTNERS AND FRIENDS:
72 Parris St. Community Design Project
Dozens of Bayside neighbors, friends and interested parties gathered at Two Fat Cats Bakery on Lancaster Street on Tuesday to brainstorm ideas and discuss next steps for the community design project for Justin Alfond’s property at 72 Parris Street, the former location of Fork Food Labs. Community organizer Jonah Fertig-Burd facilitated a workgroup session exploring priorities and possibilities, and introduced a steering committee, including members of the BNA board, to bring the project forward. Stay tuned for more information about this exciting opportunity.
Steering Committee Members:
- Alice Kabore, Program Director, Hope Acts
- Crystal Cron, Founder, Executive Director, Presente! Maine
- Deborah Van Hoewyk, Board Member of Bayside Neighborhood Association
- Lydia Muna-Mangan, Bayside Resident
- Lauren Lindenbaum, City of Portland Office of Economic Opportunity
- Marcia Minter, Co-Founder, Chief Officer of Strategic Growth and Innovation, Indigo Arts Alliance
- Marpheen Chann, Founder, Executive Director, Khmer Maine
- Mufalo Chitam, Executive Director, Maine Immigrants’ Rights Coalition
- Jim Hall, Treasurer, Bayside Neighborhood Association
- Justin Alfond, owner 72 Parris Street
- Stacy Begin, Owner Two Fat Cats
- Facilitation: Jonah Fertig-Burd, InterRooted Consulting