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Bayside Caps Are Here!
The BNA recently invested in a small lot of high-quality 100% cotton branded caps with custom embroidery to increase neighborhood visibility, foster community pride, and serve as a premium perk for our fundraising efforts. Right now you can get your own Bayside Cap with any donation of $25 or more. Your contribution helps fuel the vital programming, advocacy, and community outreach at the heart of the BNA’s work for over 25 years.
Act now and we’ll throw in a “Bayside is the Playside” pin to go with your hat. While supplies last. Thanks to the City of Portland Office of Sustainability.
Who’s wearing Bayside caps? Everybody!
Click the givebutter link above (note you don’t have to pay a donor fee) or use venmo@baysideportland Pick up your cap at the next BNA Board Meeting: 6pm, Tuesday, June 2nd, in the Steve Hirshon Community Room at Unity Village, 24 Stone Street, Portland, Maine. Otherwise reach out to info@baysideportland.org and we’ll arrange a pickup or dropoff at your convenience.
Annual Meeting Tonight
The Bayside Neighborhood Association Annual Meeting is happening tonight, May 2nd, from 5–7pm at the Equality Community Center, 15 Casco Street The evening will include a potluck, so please bring a dish to share if you’re able! On the agenda: a year-in-review of BNA activities and initiatives, and board elections for five open seats. General members who sign a membership form at the meeting are eligible to vote. Come connect with your neighbors, celebrate the past year, and help shape the future of Bayside!
Also today, rain or shine: Jane’s Walks throughout Bayside:
Re-Urbanizing the Urban Fabric: Portland’s Franklin Street (Jane’s Walk)
9am-10am, Meet at Lincoln Park near Federal Street & Congress Street
Affordable Housing in Portland: Rethinking Expectations (Jane’s Walk)
11am-12:30pm, Meet at 72 Oak Street
The Potential Future Home of the Bayside Opportunity Center at 28 Portland Street (Jane’s Walk)
1pm-2pm, Meet at 28 Portland Street
Bayside Underwater (Jane’s Walk)
2pm-3pm, Meet at Chestnut St. and Congress St.
ALSO TONIGHT:
Honey Tones in Concert 7pm–9pm,
“Last Church on the Left” at 58 Wilmot Street • Swing, blues, jazz, and folk. Suggested donation $20, all proceeds to performers. BYOB (no red wine) text 207-773-3434 for more information
Bayside Week Finale & Night Cap! 9:00 – 11:00pm
Bar Publica 82 Hanover St Suite 7, Portland, ME 04101
Over the winter break Bar Publica redecorated, switched up the vibe and are now open! With empanadas, draft cocktails like Agua de Jamaica, and more now gracing the menu, stop by for dinner, drinks, and get your dance on!
Sunday May 3
Gnome Roam Wrap Party 5pm–8pm
Wilson County BBQ, 82 Hanover Street
Share photos & stories and take home prizes and “gnomentos” from Bayside Week
Note:Schedule is subject to change. For the latest updates and more information please see the Bayside Neighborhood Association website at baysideportland.org
Photos from the BNA Team Appreciation Party:
Ice Cream for Everyone!
Two Bayside Week events prove that nothing brings a community together like sharing some ice cream on a warm spring day. Sundaes on a Monday was a great success thanks to our partners at Avesta Housing and Wayside Food Programs, which provide community meals every Monday from noon-1pm at 409 Cumberland Avenue. This week dessert was just a little sweeter and a lot cooler, thanks to the BNA Events Team.
… and today the Bayside Opportunity Center crew got out to Stone Street Playground to give out cups and cones to kids after school, along with groups from Boys’ & Girls’ Club and United Way programs. Thanks to the City of Portland Office of Sustainability for the block party kit, and to Whole Foods Market for donating the ice cream.
COMING UP:
Midtown Properties Community Feedback Session Wednesday April 29th 4pm–6pm
City Hall, 389 Congress Street, Room 24 • Share your ideas for four City-owned, undeveloped parcels in Bayside.
Sidewalk Chalk Flash Mob Thursday April 30th 3pm–4pm
28 Portland St (under the big green Bayside sign) • Draw your dream streetscape, send a message of peace to your neighbors, or maybe play a little hopscotch!
MORE FROM BAYSIDE WEEK:
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