Dear Neighbor, We are writing to invite you to consider joining the board of the West End Neighborhood Association (WENA). Elections occur at the WENA annual meeting in November. This year, the meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, November 12th at … Continued
Hello Everyone! Join us at Nightingale’s second-ever Fall Festival on Thursday, October 16th, from 4–7PM for an evening of food, music, and local flavor! Last year had an amazing turnout, and we’re gearing up for an even bigger turnout this year! Come hungry … Continued
Another season of comfort and care for homeless families begins at State Street Winter Family Shelter on Monday, November 17th and lasts through Thursday, April 30th. The shelter could not operate without all the support you and other volunteers provide, … Continued
Hello, Everybody – This time of year is always busy, so you’re getting more e-mails from us than usual. We hope you’ll be able to join us at some of these activities in the Reiche Community Room. Enter through Door … Continued
City-Sponsored Affordable Condos at Dougherty Commons Maine Cooperative Development Partners is still taking applications on a first-come, first-served basis for 20 new affordable condominium homes at Dougherty Commons, located at 57 & 65 Dougherty Court in Portland, Maine. This high-quality housing … Continued
Neighborhood Mini Grants, Apply by August 30thDo you have an idea for a project to make your neighborhood more socially connected, sustainable, resilient, or inclusive? Do you need help covering the costs? The City of Portland’s Sustainability Office is currently … Continued
Volunteers Needed for Porchfest on September 7!Deering Center Neighborhood Association is looking for volunteers to help bring Porchfest to life again this year on Sunday, 9/7, from 12–5 PM in the Deering Center neighborhood of Portland. This neighborhood music festival … Continued
10th Annual Fill-A-Backpack Challenge, Donate by 8/22The Portland Police Department is once again collecting backpacks filled with school supplies for the students of the Portland school system! Donations are accepted now through August 22. Supplies should include: pencils, sharpeners, crayons, … Continued
West End Neighborhood Association General MeetingWednesday, May 14, 2025 6:30 pm Reiche Community Center Present:Kip DeSerres, President; Rosanne Graef, VP; Mark Tappan, Secretary; WENA BoardMembers: Katherine Charbonneau, Barbara DeSerres, Gregory Farino, Ian Jacob,Christine McHale, & Ethan Shrestha; 20+ members of … Continued