Hand in Hand has been honored to appear in the pages of our fine neighborhood newspaper in recent months, and to that end we wanted to provide some additional information for community members that could either benefit from our services or would like to join us in the service of others.
Category: Local Events
Summer Reading, Family Programming, Telescopes, & More from the Portland Library
Read all about the many amazing offerings coming to the Portland Library including the Summer Reading Program, family events, and telescopes!
Portland’s Biggest Weekend: By the Community, For the Community
Now in our 52nd year, The Portland Festival remains a 100% volunteer-run tradition. We are hard at work showcasing the energy and heart of one of Louisville’s oldest neighborhoods, but we can’t do it without you. Join us in keeping this spirit alive!
CeLOUbrate Print Returns for Third Year at Portland Museum on Saturday, April 18th
Mark your calendars for Saturday April 18th! Join us at the neighborhood’s own Portland Museum for our community art festival, CeLOUbrate Print, featuring hands-on activities, art exhibitions, and local art booths.
Get Ready to CeLOUbrate Print: Free Woodblock Carving Workshops Return!
See the full slate of upcoming dates for our FREE woodblock carving workshops! Materials and instruction provided for all experience levels!
Portland Pride in Motion: Join the 52nd Annual Festival & Parade!
The tradition is back and bigger than ever! The Portland Festival is a 100% volunteer-run celebration created by the community, for the community. Now in our 52nd year, we are working hard to showcase the energy and heart of one of Louisville’s oldest neighborhoods.
Portland Museum Showcases Neighborhood Artist Dean Thomas with Exhibition
“When someone built this stuff, they built it with the intention of providing a service that would somehow help humans,” said Portland artist Dean Thomas in an interview with Portland Museum, “they sort of created a spirit in that machinery, and now it’s sitting there going ‘are you ever going to use me again?’ It still has value.”
Automated External Defibrillators (AED) Donated to Save-A-Lot and the Delta Foundation in Portland
We have donated AEDs to Save-A-Lot and the Delta Foundation in Portland and also given an AED to the Urban League! We are seeking additional recipient organizations. To qualify, organizations should meet certain criteria such as being open to the public, having high foot traffic, and having people willing to be trained in CPR. Ideal locations include locally owned businesses/workplaces, non-profits, gyms or churches.
The Portland Festival Is Back: Let’s Build Our 52nd Year Together
If you’ve lived in Portland for any length of time, you know that the Portland Festival is the heartbeat of our neighborhood. For over half a century, it’s been the weekend where we all come together, catch up with old friends, and celebrate what makes our community special. After a short break, we’re proud to bring this beloved tradition back for its 52nd year this June.
Portland NOW Year-End Report
Portland NOW is proud to share with you our annual report. 2025 saw strong growth and activation in the organization. It proved the truth: that when Portland neighbors celebrate their heritage and work together to create a future where our children flourish, we are being PORTLAND NOW.