Community activity

Things to do together. Every listing tells you what's needed, so you can arrive useful.

MealOak Grove Village

Saturday Porch Potluck

No program, no speeches. We put tables on the sidewalk and eat together until it gets dark.

When
Sat, Aug 15 · 5:30–8:00 pm
Where
The Nkemdi porch, 812 SE Oak
Who it's for
Anyone on the block, kids welcome
What you can bring
Bring a dish, a folding chair, or just yourself
Hosted by
Ada Nkemdi
14 going
ProjectOak Grove Village

Garden Workday: Beds 4–9

We're rebuilding two raised beds and mulching the paths before the fall planting.

When
Sun, Aug 16 · 9:00–11:30 am
Where
8th Street Community Garden
Who it's for
All ages — tasks for every ability
What you can bring
Gloves, a wheelbarrow, or two hours of weeding
Hosted by
Marcus Feld
9 going
GatheringOak Grove Village

Welcome Walk for the Osei Family

A slow loop of the neighborhood so a new household learns the shortcuts, the good tree, and a few faces.

When
Tue, Aug 18 · 6:30 pm
Where
Meet at the corner of 9th & Birch
Who it's for
Neighbors within a few blocks
What you can bring
Your name, and one place worth knowing about
Hosted by
Ruth Alvarez
6 going
Skill shareMaple Apartments

Spreadsheets Without Fear

One hour, plain language, no jargon. Bring the actual thing you're stuck on.

When
Wed, Aug 19 · 7:00–8:00 pm
Where
Maple Apartments community room
Who it's for
Anyone who avoids spreadsheets
What you can bring
A laptop, or a question you're embarrassed to ask
Hosted by
Priya Raman
11 going
MealThe Commons

Thursday Community Meal

Shared dinner for the whole community. Sign-up sheet lives here now instead of the fridge door.

When
Thu, Aug 20 · 6:00 pm
Where
The Commons common house
Who it's for
Residents and their guests
What you can bring
Cook, set up, or wash dishes — two of each still needed
Hosted by
Meal rotation team
27 going
ConversationOak Grove Village

What Should We Do About the Alley?

A facilitated conversation, not a vote. We'll surface options, then decide together in September.

When
Mon, Aug 24 · 7:00 pm
Where
Oak Grove library, small room
Who it's for
Anyone with a stake in it
What you can bring
Listening as much as talking
Hosted by
Oak Grove stewards
18 going
Walking groupMaple Apartments

Morning Walkers

Two miles, done by eight. Del has walked it alone for years and would rather not.

When
Every weekday · 7:15 am
Where
Lobby, Maple Apartments
Who it's for
Any pace, any age
What you can bring
Show up. That's the whole thing.
Hosted by
Del Whitfield
8 going
Mutual aidMaple Apartments

Help the Boones Move a Couch

Third floor to first floor. Elevator is working. Coffee after.

When
Sat, Aug 15 · 11:00 am
Where
Apt 3C → Apt 1B
Who it's for
Three people with backs that work
What you can bring
Twenty minutes and a good grip
Hosted by
Tomás Boone
2 going