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Monthly BottleDrop fundraisers help raise funds year-round!
The Friends of Brooklyn Park raises funds year-round to support the Summer Youth Program. We have monthly BottleDrop fundraisers where neighbors can drop off bags of returnable cans and bottles, or you can contact us to arrange a time for us to come pick up bags from your home! Blue bags are available at Rose City Coffee or the Brooklyn Pharmacy. At our recent Valentine's Day BottleDrop fundraiser, board members Katie & Debbie, and park director Craig Montag, showed their lov
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Feb 151 min read


Help Us Fuel the PDX Marathon and Charge our Summer Youth Program!
We're looking for enthusiastic volunteers to staff the Brooklyn Park Aid Station for the Portland Marathon on Sunday, October 5th! This...
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Sep 10, 20251 min read


What a Summer at Brooklyn Park!
This summer at Brooklyn Park was one for the books! We started with a successful Rummage Sale that raised over $1,000, which was...
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Sep 10, 20251 min read


5th Annual Community Rummage Sale - Sat - June 28 - 9am-4pm
Brooklyn Center Suites is hosting a Community Rummage Sale in their parking lot. All proceeds will go to Friends of Brooklyn Park’s...
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Jun 5, 20252 min read


Free Summer Youth Program Returns June 23rd, 1-9PM
Thank you to our community and local business support our Summer Youth Program is returning June 23rd - Aug 15th. Hours 1-9pm. Free, no...
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Jun 5, 20251 min read


Winter Gala Online Auction Now Open
Get ready to bid on incredible getaways and prizes! The Winter Gala Online Auction is now open to EVERYONE – you don't need Gala tickets...
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Feb 24, 20251 min read


Raffle Alert: Win A $500 Amazon Gift Card
Win a $500 Amazon Gift Card! Only 50 tickets will be sold for this exciting raffle! Tickets are just $25 each. All proceed will support...
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Jan 22, 20251 min read


Get Your Tickets to our 5th Winter Gala Dinner & Silent Auction
Mark your calendars! You're invited to the Friends of Brooklyn Park 5th Annual Winter Gala Dinner & Silent Auction on Saturday, March...
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Jan 21, 20251 min read


Brooklyn Community Raises $1K for Local Summer Youth Program
The Brooklyn Community raised $1K for our free Summer Youth Program. Thank you for an amazing rummage sale with your donated items and...
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Jun 27, 20241 min read


4th Annual Community Rummage Sale - Saturday - June 22nd
Brooklyn Center Suites is hosting a Community Rummage Sale in their parking lot. All proceeds will go to Friends of Brooklyn Park’s...
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May 30, 20242 min read


Community Potluck Returning this Summer
We are excited to announce that our Community Potlucks are returning. Please come share some food; your favorite dish, snack, treat, or...
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Apr 17, 20241 min read


2024 Earth Week Bottle & Can Drive
4th Annual Earth Week Bottle Drop Drive. Recycle and donate, for the planet and our neighborhood youth. We will have a collection drive...
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Apr 4, 20241 min read


Free Summer Youth Program Returns June 24th, 1-9PM
Thank you to our community and local business support our Summer Youth Program is returning June 24th - Aug 23th. Hours 1-9pm. Free, no...
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Apr 4, 20241 min read


Cans (& Bottles) 4 Candy Returns
Our annual Halloween can and bottle drive will be back once again on Sunday, Oct 29, from 12-2pm at the "Shack." Bring a bag or bucket of...
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Oct 3, 20231 min read


Volunteers Raise $1000 for Youth Program helping PDX Marathoners
Over 20 people gathered before the sunrise last Sunday, Oct1. They volunteered for the Brooklyn Park PDX Marathon aid station and raised...
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Oct 3, 20231 min read


FOBP receives Small Grant from Portland Parks Foundation
Excited to announce that Friends of Brooklyn Park is a recipient of Portland Parks Foundation's 2023 Spring Small Grant. FOBP and 11...
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Jun 29, 20231 min read


Park Clean-up June 11 @Noon
The Summer Youth Program at Brooklyn Park starts in a few short weeks. Help us get the park ready for the kids. Bring your garden gloves,...
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Jun 5, 20231 min read


Free Summer Youth Program Returns June 24th, 1-9pm
Thank you to our community and local business support our Summer Youth Program is returning June 24th - August 30th. Hours 1-9pm. Free,...
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Apr 20, 20231 min read


3rd Annual Community Rummage Sale - Saturday - June 24th
Brooklyn Center Suites is hosting a Community Rummage Sale in their parking lot. All proceeds will go to Friends of Brooklyn Park’s...
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Apr 20, 20231 min read


Earth Week Bottle & Can Drive
3rd Annual Earth Week Bottle Drop Drive. Recycle and donate, for the planet and our neighborhood youth. Collect your redeemable cans and...
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Apr 20, 20231 min read
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