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Fall In Love With Lents

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September 29th & 30th, 2023

Fall In Love With Lents is a two-day event that aims to activate Lents Town Center by providing free activities, entertainment, and art for all to enjoy from dawn to dusk.

Our Mission

The mission of Fall in Love with Lents is to build community, celebrate art, and activate Lents Town Center by creating opportunities accessible to all members of our diverse East Portland neighborhoods to connect, explore, and create in our own community.

Where & When?

Lents Town Center

September 29th & 30th, 2023

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Thank you to all the groups and neighbors that cam

Thank you to all the groups and neighbors that came out to #communityconnectionsfair today! What a lovely way to wind down from the weekend!
Did you #FallinLovewithLents this weekend? Please comment below and tell us your favorite part of the weekend! 👇👇👇
Be sure to follow @eastpdxcollective and keep in touch with our partners @four_forces_inc and @lentsgrownpdx for more activities in Lents!

Day #3 – Let's CONNECT! Meet local non-profits a

Day #3 - Let's CONNECT!
Meet local non-profits and City partners that provide services to our Lents and East Portland community. Find your next volunteer opportunity, pick up some resources (masks, flashlights, supplies), or just come in for a hot drink 💞
✨What do you want to see happen in our community this year? Next year?
💗What does community feel like? What makes you feel like part of the Lents community?
⚙️How can we make our neighborhood more resilient and connected?
We can't wait to listen.
#FallinLovewithLents #BuildCommunity #ThisIsEastPortland

It's not too late to complete a local business and

It's not too late to complete a local business and landmark scavenger hunt for some great Lents prizes!
Drop off at the Community Connections Fair from 11-2pm at 9123 SE Foster (Suite B1 on the corner of Foster and 92nd) or fill out the online form on out website: https://forms.gle/5cG83fDxbJizxMSh7
Map of all the locations is available on Google maps here: https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=11M4MrhJU6EU9k-PxihVO5pQx6kKR4ml-&usp=sharing
Thank you to our @fallinlovewithlents partners, sponsors and donors! We couldn't do this without you @four_forces_inc @lentsgrownpdx @happy__tooth @bella_italian_bakery @PortlandActionTables (Event Action Table) @pdxcreativeframing @kingpinsportland @lentsfarmersmarket @picklesbaseball

☀️Wind down your weekend tomorrow with us at t

☀️Wind down your weekend tomorrow with us at the #communityconnectionsfair ! Free hot chocolate, coffee, and snacks!
🤝Pick up resources and help us envision the next projects you'd like to see in the neighborhood with some of our favorite non-profit and city partners at Lents Commons Suite B1: @portlandstreetresponse @pdxsaintslove @bookmobilebabe @growinggardenspdx @portlandbem @rosecdcpdx #lentsyouthinitiative @agavedogsrescue
#buildcommunity #eastportlandcollective #eastportlandcommunity #fallinlovewithlents #thisislents #thisiseastportland #communityplanning
Thank you to our partners, sponsors & Scavenger Hunt donations from @four_forces_inc @lentsgrownpdx @happy__tooth @bella_italian_bakery @pdxcreativeframing @lentsfarmersmarket @picklesbaseball @kingpinsportland

It’s been so fun to see Portland entertainers on

It’s been so fun to see Portland entertainers on stage today! Thank you everyone who performed. We still have more to come! The show continues until 4! Come enjoy the last few hours of #eastportlandartfest #pdxevents #lents #eastpdxcollective

Buy your Valentine gifts at the East Portland Art

Buy your Valentine gifts at the East Portland Art Fest! The local vendors have an impressive variety of treasures and treats. Open until 4 pm Saturday.
#fallinlovewithlents
#eastportlandartfest #giftideas #supportlocal #portlandevents @eastpdxcollective

It’s fun in the sun here at East PDX Art Fest! C

It’s fun in the sun here at East PDX Art Fest! Come join us! Support local vendors and enjoy performances from Portland musicians, dancers and entertainers. It’s a free event for all ages. #fallinlovewithlents
#eastportlandartfest
#lents #eastportland @eastpdxcollective

And you thought today was fun? Tomorrow's line up

And you thought today was fun? Tomorrow's line up includes a @solveinoregon Community Clean-up, ALL THE ART FOR SALE & OOGLING BY 27 VENDORS #EastPortlandArtFest , and live performances by @pdxleesdragonandlion @oliveanddingo @the_modernfolk @thezjsband @foxheavy @ilimaconsidine and @ziamccabe !!!
Don't forget to check out our local business and resource open houses at 12pm @greenlents 1pm @refuge_coffee_house and 2pm @lighthouseyogapdx !
Spend the beautiful day exploring Lents with the #LentsLandmarkScavengerHunt and win some amazing prizes: @picklesbaseball tickets, @lentsfarmersmarket cook book and tote, @bella_italian_bakery gift card, @kingpinsportland gift card and... @pdxcreativeframing
gift card!
Special thank you to our partners, @four_forces_inc and sponsors @lentsgrownpdx @happy__tooth @bella_italian_bakery and our generous prize donations listed above!!!
#fallinlovewithlents #lentslocal #eastportlandcommunity #eastportland #lentstowncenter #communitycleanup

The fun doesn’t stop, join us tomorrow. Kids and

The fun doesn’t stop, join us tomorrow. Kids and families welcome! Whether you're young or a kid at heart you can enjoy @oliveanddingo Saturday Feb 12th at 11:30am!
Olive and Dingo are joy bringers. We are Portland themed kiddo clowns, entertaining by tall-bike and music in venues all over PDX.
@fallinlovewithlents is a partnership with @lentsgrown and @four_forces_inc, with support from City of Portland Events Action Table grant and sponsored by our local businesses Atlas Dental @happy__tooth and @bellasitalianbakery !
Big thanks also to our #LentsLandmarkScavengerHunt raffle prize donations from @kingpinsportland @lentsinternationalfarmersmarket @portlandpickles and @pdxcreativeframing
More local entertainment & music tomorrow! @eastpdxcollective, @fallinlovewithlents @lentsgrown @four_forces_inc #fallinlovewithlents and #reallyreallyfreemarketlents #eastportlandartfest #communityconnectionsfair #lents #eastportland #eastpdx #pdxevents #supportland #eastpdxcollective #freeevents #pdxart #artfair

A special thank you to tonight’s performances!!

A special thank you to tonight’s performances!! This is what it’s all about. Coming together, celebrating art + people!
When we first conceived of #FallinLovewithLents the goal of this event was to connect neighbors, Lents businesses, and non-profit organizations to meet and share about their community work and visions.
Video of @hyrulesaviour
More local entertainment & music tomorrow! @eastpdxcollective, @fallinlovewithlents @lentsgrown @four_forces_inc #fallinlovewithlents and #reallyreallyfreemarketlents #eastportlandartfest #communityconnectionsfair #lents #eastportland #eastpdx #pdxevents #supportland #eastpdxcollective #freeevents #pdxart #artfair

Come and join us all weekend! We are here until 7p

Come and join us all weekend! We are here until 7pm. Explore and connect with our community members. Let’s celebrate, and Fall in love with Lents!!
@eastpdxcollective, @fallinlovewithlents @lentsgrown @four_forces_inc #fallinlovewithlents and #reallyreallyfreemarketlents #eastportlandartfest #communityconnectionsfair #lents #eastportland #eastpdx #pdxevents #supportland #eastpdxcollective #freeevents #pdxart #artfair

It's finally Friday! Come check out a "really, r

It's finally Friday!
Come check out a "really, really free" market tonight at 5811 SE 92nd Ave from 4 - 7 pm!
Performer line-up:
4 pm - Olive & Dingo
4:30 pm - Performances by Baby Le'Strange and stilt walking by Link!
5:30 pm - DJ Chaach ~ all ages outdoor dance party!
Come check out the offerings from and for the local community. @bookmobilebabe will have free books and @mendingbloc will be there with mending kits, zines and cool handmade patches. #menddontreplace
What's a "Really Really Free" market? It's like a flea market, only free!!
One of our volunteers explains: "Let's face it, we have a lot of stuff. Some of us may even have really nice stuff that we don't want or need and despite being told by the system in which we live that we should either try to sell it or donate it to charity, many of us just end up hoarding it in hopes that we'll figure out what to do until we're forced to purge in some haphazard panic in preparation for a move or some other life changing event. And I don't know about you, but I have certainly never gotten around to having that yard sale I swore I was saving all that craft supplies for. Well, why not bring it on down to the Lents Really, Really Free Market? Maybe somebody else in our community can put it to good use? And maybe you'll find something you can use?
It's not about not being able to afford it, or whatever. It's about using the stuff that's already out there and not buying more if we can help it.
Not charity, not barter. Just community sharing with community."
Please note that this is an outdoor, COVID conscious event. Please wear a mask to keep everyone as safe as possible. COVID safety station on site with PPE for those that need it.
See you there!
Thank you to our sponsors and scavenger hunt donations @lentsgrownpdx @happy__tooth @bella_italian_bakery @picklesbaseball @kingpinsportland @pdxcreativeframing @lentsfarmersmarket

We're getting ready for *THREE* *DAYS* of Lents Lo

We're getting ready for *THREE* *DAYS* of Lents Love!
👉 Have a few hours to help out? Sign up to volunteer on oru website: https://www.fallinlovewithlents.eastpdxcollective.org/#volunteer
☀️ The weather is going to be rad, but we'll still have free hot drinks!
🗺️ Scavenger Hunt is live! Check out our website for more info on how you could explore local businesses and win amazing prizes!
🆓 Friday brings a #ReallyReallyFreeMarket with live music and performances from.4 - 7 pm
🗑️ Saturday 8 - 10 am help clean-up Lents Town Center!
🎨 Saturday 11 - 4 pm check out the #EastPortlandArtFest and do some B-day shopping with your friends and family among 25+ vendors while enjoying live music and performances
⚒️ Saturday - 12pm meet the @greenlents Tool Doctors
☕ Saturday - 1 pm @refuge_coffee_house Pour Over Class
🧘‍♀️ Saturday - 2 pm Meditation for Compassion and Self Love (Free!) with @lighthouseyogapdx
👋Sunday - 11 - 2 pm Community Connections Fair - network with local non-profits, get free books and more!

✨ Sunday's community connections fair from 11-2p

✨ Sunday's community connections fair from 11-2pm in the Lents Commons space! Grab a coffee and pastry from our sponsor @bella_italian_bakery or clean-up partner @refuge_coffee_house then stroll through to meet local non-profit groups, find out about the great work they are doing and how to help! ☕🥐
When we first conceived of #FallinLovewithLents the goal of this event was to connect neighbors, Lents businesses, and non-profit organizations to meet and share about their community work and visions. Those shown are some of the folks you might connect with in person. Join us and be part of the plan on Sunday Feb 13th from 11 am - 2 pm.
Having a Community Connections Fair as part of our celebration of Lents is of particular importance in the light of the impact of climate change on the Lents Neighborhood, as well as the economic and health impacts of the pandemic. Let's network and bring ideas together to enhance community resilience!
#communityorganizing #communityconnections #volunteerinyourcommunity #lentscommunity #eastportlandcommunity #fallinlovewithlents

💞 We hope you're making plans to spend your wee

💞 We hope you're making plans to spend your weekend with us in Lents... the weather is supposed to be spectacular for the Friday #reallyreallyfreenightmarket , Saturday #CleanUp & #EastPortlandArtFest and finally our Sunday #communityconnectionsfair !
📍Event locations with addresses and map links are now live on our website - all events are in Lents Town Center, and most at the Lents Masonic Lodge Parking lot (5811 SE 92ND)
🌎Here are so eco-friendly suggestions to get to the neighborhood!
🚌We're accessible by bus (10, 14, 17 & 73 will drop you off right in Lents Town Center) and MAX (Lents Town Center/Foster Rd Stop on the Green line) for more transit resources and to plan your trip, head over to @trimet 's trip planner!
🚲🛴🛵⚙️ You're also invited to walk or roll on over. For those on bikes, check out @greenlents self-guided bicycle route from last summer, or stop by our friends at @nwprogear for a tune up!
These are also great options to explore our #LentsLandmarkScavengerHunt locations!
What is @fallinlovewithlents? It’s a 3-day event in Lents, February 11-13, 2022, that aims to build community, celebrate art + people, and activate Lents Town Center by providing opportunities accessible to all members of our diverse East Portland community to connect, create, explore, right in the heart of our community!
@fallinlovewithlents is a partnership with @lentsgrown and @four_forces_inc, with support from City of Portland Events Action Table grant and sponsored by our local businesses Atlas Dental @happy__tooth and @bellasitalianbakery ! Big thanks also to our #LentsLandmarkScavengerHunt raffle prize donations from @kingpinsportland @lentsinternationalfarmersmarket @portlandpickles and @pdxcreativeframing
Read our other posts to see what else you can expect at @fallinlovewithlents and how you can get involved – whether as a volunteer, sponsor, or supporting organization!

Friday's free market has a special entertainment t

Friday's free market has a special entertainment treat for you! @baby_lestrange is bringing family friendly & free drag to the Lents stage!
Baby LeStrange has been rocking stages around the globe since 2008. Her wild style pays homage to camp and fashion of different eras. Her performances are heavily influenced by pop culture. Baby has been seen from nyc to Tokyo and continues to wow audiences around the Pacific Northwest nightlife.
What is drag? In a very short nutshell, drag is a theatrical form where people dress up and perform, often in highly stylized ways. Performances are lip-sync'd or sung with choreographed pantomime or dancing. It's often thought of with crossdressing, but is much more! "[Drag] is the indigenous queer performance form, meaning it is of the people, by the people and for the people", writes Drag historian Joe Jefferys from NYU. Drag is a multivalent art form with a complex and stratified history... DM us if you're interested in some reading & history!
What is @fallinlovewithlents? It’s a 3-day event in Lents, February 11-13, 2022, that aims to build community, celebrate art + people, and activate Lents Town Center by providing opportunities accessible to all members of our diverse East Portland community to connect, create, explore, right in the heart of our community!
@fallinlovewithlents is a partnership with @lentsgrown and @four_forces_inc, with support from City of Portland Events Action Table grant and sponsored by our local businesses Atlas Dental @happy__tooth and @bellasitalianbakery ! Big thanks also to our #LentsLandmarkScavengerHunt raffle prize donations from @kingpinsportland @lentsinternationalfarmersmarket @portlandpickles and @pdxcreativeframing
Read our other posts to see what else you can expect at @fallinlovewithlents and how you can get involved – whether as a volunteer, sponsor, or supporting organization!

Kids and families welcome! Whether you're young or

Kids and families welcome! Whether you're young or a kid at heart you can enjoy @oliveanddingo on Friday Feb 11th at 4pm *and* on Saturday Feb 12th at 11:30am!
Olive and Dingo are joy bringers. We are Portland themed kiddo clowns, entertaining by tall-bike and music in venues all over PDX. Rock n roll, stories, balloons and joy. We are in Portland Parents Magazine top choice for last 5 years. We are genuine and larger than life all rolled into one!
What is @fallinlovewithlents? It’s a 3-day event in Lents, February 11-13, 2022, that aims to build community, celebrate art + people, and activate Lents Town Center by providing opportunities accessible to all members of our diverse East Portland community to connect, create, explore, right in the heart of our community!
@fallinlovewithlents is a partnership with @lentsgrown and @four_forces_inc, with support from City of Portland Events Action Table grant and sponsored by our local businesses Atlas Dental @happy__tooth and @bellasitalianbakery ! Big thanks also to our #LentsLandmarkScavengerHunt raffle prize donations from @kingpinsportland @lentsinternationalfarmersmarket @portlandpickles and @pdxcreativeframing
Read our other posts to see what else you can expect at @fallinlovewithlents and how you can get involved – whether as a volunteer, sponsor, or supporting organization!

🧨Kicking off the #EastPortlandArtFest on Saturd

🧨Kicking off the #EastPortlandArtFest on Saturday, Feb 12th at 11 o'clock sharp!
@pdxleesdragonandlion has been ringing in the Lunar New Year all over town and we're so excited to have them here in Lents! Portland Lee’s Association Dragon & Lion Dance Team is dedicated to teaching and preserving traditional Southern Chinese Lion Dance & Martial Arts to our community’s youth. Established in 2004, the team has twice travelled to China to study traditional lion dance and has received training in contemporary lion dance from Masters from Singapore & Malaysia.
What is @fallinlovewithlents? It’s a 3-day event in Lents, February 11-13, 2022, that aims to build community, celebrate art + people, and activate Lents Town Center by providing opportunities accessible to all members of our diverse East Portland community to connect, create, explore, right in the heart of our community!
@fallinlovewithlents is a partnership with @lentsgrown and @four_forces_inc, with support from City of Portland Events Action Table grant and sponsored by our local businesses Atlas Dental @happy__tooth and @bellasitalianbakery ! Big thanks also to our #LentsLandmarkScavengerHunt raffle prize donations from @kingpinsportland @lentsinternationalfarmersmarket @portlandpickles and @pdxcreativeframing
Read our other posts to see what else you can expect at @fallinlovewithlents and how you can get involved – whether as a volunteer, artist, vendor, performer, sponsor, or supporting organization!

Performer spotlight on @ilimaconsidine of #thesexb

Performer spotlight on @ilimaconsidine of #thesexbots playing on Sat Feb 12 at 2:30pm ✨ Ilima Considine is a queer, Asian single mom who has toured internationally as The Sexbots. Her haunting vocals set against electronic soundscapes detail the emotional inner world while her quirky music videos have a cult following. She is currently working on staging a rock opera which reimagine's Oscar Wilde's Salome as a coke-fueled afterparty which ends in tragedy and murder.
What is @fallinlovewithlents? It’s a 3-day event in Lents, February 11-13, 2022, that aims to build community, celebrate art + people, and activate Lents Town Center by providing opportunities accessible to all members of our diverse East Portland community to connect, create, explore, right in the heart of our community!
@fallinlovewithlents is a partnership with @lentsgrown and @four_forces_inc, with support from City of Portland Events Action Table grant and sponsored by our local businesses Atlas Dental @happy__tooth and @bellasitalianbakery ! Big thanks also to our #LentsLandmarkScavengerHunt raffle prize donations from @kingpinsportland @lentsinternationalfarmersmarket and @portlandpickles
Read our other posts to see what else you can expect at @fallinlovewithlents and how you can get involved – whether as a volunteer, artist, vendor, performer, sponsor, or supporting organization!

Performer spotlight! @foxheavy will be rocking the

Performer spotlight! @foxheavy will be rocking the #EastPortlandArtFest stage Saturday Feb 12th from 1:30-2:30! Fox Heavy is a local rock and roll band, a passion project born of shared creative expression, in service to their undying love for music.
What is @fallinlovewithlents? It’s a 3-day event in Lents, February 11-13, 2022, that aims to build community, celebrate art + people, and activate Lents Town Center by providing opportunities accessible to all members of our diverse East Portland community to connect, create, explore, right in the heart of our community!
@fallinlovewithlents is a partnership with @lentsgrown and @four_forces_inc, with support from City of Portland Events Action Table grant and sponsored by our local businesses Atlas Dental @happy__tooth and @bellasitalianbakery ! Big thanks also to our #LentsLandmarkScavengerHunt raffle prize donations from @kingpinsportland @lentsinternationalfarmersmarket and @portlandpickles
Read our other posts to see what else you can expect at @fallinlovewithlents and how you can get involved – whether as a volunteer, artist, vendor, performer, sponsor, or supporting organization!

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