Community Events
SCH hosts engaging and enriching community events for all ages! From long-standing, beloved events like the Halloween Spooktacular, to new events like the Lantern Walk and Nutcracker Tea Parties, SCH is always looking for ways to engage, entertain, and bring people together.
Lunar New Year Party
Saturday, January 25 | 11:00 – 1:00 pm | Tickets $10
Come and celebrate the Lunar New Year with SCH and the Portland Cantonese Play + Learn Group! Enjoy lantern and snake crafts, treats, a DIY photo booth and a lion dance performed by the International Lion Dance PDX troupe!
Featured Events
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Author Readings at SCH
Sellwood Community House loves books, and we love to support the people who write them! If you are interested in showcasing your work at an author reading at SCH, please fill out the form below. Readings are generally held once a month, and we provide:
Moderated Q&A sessions upon request
Complimentary snacks, and drinks for purchase
Coordination with local booksellers to have copies of your books on hand for signing and sale, upon request.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Click Here to Fill Out Our Author Reading Interest Form
January’s Author Reading:
Monday, January 13 | 6:30 – 8 pm | Sch Lobby | Free
Join Portland authors Michael Keefe and Suzy Vitello as they read from their new novels, All Her Loved Ones, Encoded, and Bitterroot.
Copies of the novels will be available for purchase and signing. Following the readings, the authors will have a conversation about their work moderated by our book club leader, Sarah Bunger, with time included for audience questions. Light refreshments will be provided. Wine and beer available for purchase.
Community Education: Emergency Preparedness
Monday, February 10 | 7 – 8:30 pm | SCH Meeting Room | Free, registration required
Looking to develop or refresh your emergency preparedness plan? Join Bob Burkholder, SMILE Emergency Preparedness Committee Chair, Sellwood NET (Neighborhood Emergency Team) member and retired fire lieutenant paramedic, to learn how you can plan in advance and be better prepared to respond to various emergencies. Space is limited, please register at the link below. In partnership with SMILE
Portland Cantonese Play + Learn 波特蘭粵語玩同學習
January 25, February 23, March 16, 10 am – 12pm | Sellwood Community House | Free
Connecting Cantonese families! Join once a month for language activity, storytime, crafts and open play. A fun group for parents and young children to learn, practice and speak Cantonese. All fluency levels welcome! Please contact Theola Wong at hellopcpl@gmail.com for more information.
Need financial support for our programs?
Apply for our scholarship program!