Discover Our Neighborhood

Eat, Shop & Enjoybulate *

Located just three miles south of downtown Portland and over the Sellwood Bridge, the Sellwood/Westmoreland neighborhoods are brimming with unique shops, delicious dining and fabulous adventures.

Approximately two miles in length and a mile wide, the teardrop-shaped area is rich in natural and recreational amenities. We have four public parks (Westmoreland, Sellwood, Sellwood Riverfront & Johnson Creek), hiking paths (Oaks Bottom Refuge), a public golf course, a bicycle/pedestrian only thoroughfare (the Springwater Corridor) and the center of Portland's antiques shopping.

With a wide variety of shopping and dining choices, our two historic neighborhoods dating from 1876, make it easy to enjoy everything that Sellwood/Westmoreland has to offer. Come Enjoybulate!

*something you can only do in Sellwood-Westmoreland

The Mayor

The End of Summer?

Tuesday 7th of September 2010

We always know that fall is just around the corner when the flower baskets in Sellwood & Westmoreland disappear.

You may not be aware that these wonderful color spots were generously donated by over 100 businesses and civic minded individuals this year. They just don't happen to show up on our streets. And no, the City of Portland does not provide them.

The local Sellwood Westmoreland Business Alliance spearheads this effort each year. The Mayor wants to thank everyone involved in the flower baskets. What a wonderful neighborhood tradition.



Have a Great Day,

The Mayor of Sellwood & Westmoreland

got something for the mayor? let us know. themayor@sellwoodwestmoreland.com



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Next Happening in September


Moving Sale at Handmaids

Moving Sale at Handmaids

Wednesday the 8th of September, 2010
HANDMAIDS DRESSMAKING & CUSTOM SEWING STUDIO IS RELOCATING TO DOWNTOWN PORTLAND!!

MOVING SALE
at 7325 SE Milwaukie Avenue, Portland OR 97202
September 8-10, Wednesday through Friday SALE Hours: 10:00 a.m. Until 3:00 p.m.

COMPLETE SALE OF STUDIO INVENTORY AND DISPLAY ITEMS Bernina 830, Singer Featherweight 221, Kenmore 385 3 Sewing Machine Tables
1 Cutting Table with 2 Cabinets
1 Reception Desk
2 Dressmaker Forms
Hanging Store Mannequins
Fabric, Fabric, Fabric by the Yard
THREADS Magazine including 1st Issue
Quilting Magazines/Sewing and Weaving Books
Button Collection
All Store Displays
Bits & Bobs

New Location after October 1, 2010
1209 SW 6th Avenue, Suite 203
Portland OR 97204
503.235.0147
APPOINTMENTS NECESSARY




Sellwood Bridge Update





The Sellwood Bridge is near and dear to the hearts of the neighborhoods of Sellwood & Westmoreland. We are especially interested in the future of the bridge and its impact on our communities. For further information on The Sellwood Bridge Project go to Sellwood Bridge. We are also following the Bridge Project at sellwoodbridge.blogspot.com

Make the Bridge your Concern.

Passport Smiles




Passport to Sellwood & Westmoreland 2010

Plenty of folks strolled, ran and biked with one purpose in mind. Get those stamps for your Passport. And plenty of them did. The sidewalks were packed with shoppers and funseekers. Topped off with wonderful local music, the day was a great introduction to our neighborhoods for first time visitors and a wonderful time to reconnect with your favorite shop or restaurant.



Thanks again to our generous sponsors.

Providence Milwaukie Hospital, Northwest Primary Care, Simply Sustainable, QFC Quality Food Centers, Bishops Barbershop, Wilhem's Portland Memorial, New Seasons Market Sellwood, Umpqua Bank, Columbia Sportswear Outlet, Campbell Salgado Studio, Westmoreland True Value Hardward & Wells Fargo Bank.

And an extra special thanks to Joel at The UPS Store Sellwood

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And the Winners Are...


Passport to Sellwood & Westmoreland Winners


Justin Miller won the Weekend at Kah-Nee-Ta Grand Prize valued at $500.

Sarah Kohn won the Relaxing in Sellwood/Westmoreland Prize Package (gift certificates from Ashiyu Patio Foot Spas, Columbia Sportswear Outlet, Cypress Spa, Stars Antiques Malls, Tilde & a tool box filled with hair care products from The Barbers) This package valued at $595.

Alvin Walker won the Rejuvinating in Sellwood/Westmoreland Prize Package (gift certificate from Blue Kangaroo Coffee Roasters, Fitness Together, The Yoga Project, Novare Salon & an awesome child's scooter from Spielwerk Toys) This package valued at $634.

And Francesca Marquez-Stock got the most stamps in her Passport booklet thereby winning the Most Passport Stamps Prize (Sofas by Design in home design consulation & gift certificate from Moreland Frameworks & Gallery)

Over 100 other prizes were awarded in the Passport Drawing. Thanks to everyone that participated this year.


Neighborhood Kiosk


The Kiosk is Up!!!



The Sellwood Westmoreland Business Alliance has constructed an informational kiosk placed permanently at the key intersection of Milwaukie and Bybee on the NW corner.

This three-sided structure contains 3'X3' display cabinets on each side. One will have a newly created map showing our SWBA members. The second panel will display the same map but with neighborhood resources and amenities (parks, walking trais, library, community center, etc...) And the three panel will feature upcoming neighborhood events. The goal is for this kiosk to become a focal point of the business district.

Funding for the kiosk has come from a city grant, a donation from S.M.I.L.E and the SWBA.

For further information you can contact Christian Solsby, the SWBA President at 503.701.2849.

We Are Proud


Business District Association of the Year 2009




The SWBA has received from the Alliance of Portland Neighborhood Business Associations (APNBA), The Business District Association of the Year 2009 Award. We are proud to be recognized by this umbrella organization over the City of Portland's 31 active BDA's.

New Neighborhood Businesses



Nectar Frozen Yogurt will be opening in about 60 days at 1631 SE Bybee. Partner Joe Sysavath can be reached at 206-669-9769.

Jeffrey Traylor with Multnomah Legal moved into a commercial space at 7406 SE Milwaukie Ave with his law practice. He can be reached at 503-427-8054

Mio Sushi has opened a restaurant at 1710 SE Tacoma. James Han, VP, can be reached at 503-219-9762.

Christopher Henderson has opened Newly Modern at 8236 SE 17 th. They offer a customized line of furniture, and can be reached at 503-236-3077.

ZoomCare is up and running at 6910 SE Milwaukie, as a health care clinic. Contact Stephanie Bononi at 503-684-8252.

Hannah Sign Systems, providing custom built signs, just opened at 5101 SE 17th. Operations manager Dave Lanphere can be reached at 503-946-8373.

TCM Aquatics has been operating quietly at 8215 SE 7th growing or importing live coral for sale to experienced hobbyists. Owner Issac Seidel can be reached at 503-866-1337.

Kathryn’s Antiques has been operating for months in shared space at 8130 SE 13th. Owner Kathryn Buxton can be reached at 503-236-7120.

Visit the Market












The Moreland Farmers Market Opening Day

The Moreland Farmers Market opened May 12th at its same location on 14th & SE Bybee. There was plenty of shopping to do with local produce and food aplenty and the Sellwood Middle School Jazz and Marimba bands to entertain you. The Market hours are 3:30-7:30pm each Wednesday.

Shop Local. Shop The Market



Let's Shop...


Shop & Support Your Local Merchants



Shop Locally


Why not shop in Sellwood & Westmoreland? There are plenty of unique and interesting shops for you poke around in. Spend the day, spend the weekend. Shop & Eat, what better way to spend your time.

Shop Local Shop Smart

Our Own Poet


Oregon's New Poet Laureate



Congratulations to Paulann Petersen, Oregon's sixth Poet Laureate and Sellwood resident. Petersen is widely published and the author of four books of poetry, most recently "Kindle".