6 Dec 2021

Photo Contest!

Hello friends and supporters! We’ve entered the Fall 2021 NIA Photo Contest, and your vote can help St. Johns Swapnplay win cash prizes and publicity! Voting is easy – our photo is located here: https://cont.st/SPGTY_EgtuhLb?g=1. Cast your vote between December 6-12, 2021. Each person may vote once during the contest period. This photo contest is […]

6 Dec 2021

Little Free Libary

On your next stroll down Chicago Ave, look for our Little Free Library! Designed, created, and built by Swapnplay members! Thanks to our Board President, Tammy C, and her family, our LFL is freshly painted with a squirrel scene inspired by our logo. Many thanks to builder-extraordinaire Casey for constructing and installing it. Our little […]

6 Dec 2021

The Forest Reveal

Drumroll, please… Our long-awaited project to build an outdoor covered pavilion in our Forest gathering space is complete! Many thanks to our community partners, our member volunteers, and our planning and building crew- Casey, Ira, Patrick, Tammy, Rebecca, Hidemi, Emi, and Nikki- for coming together to make this project a reality! It took many hours, […]

6 Dec 2021

Thank you to our Sponsors!

Many thanks to these incredible and generous businesses and grant programs whose donations made our outdoor Forest Work Party a huge success! The fabulous donations from Sparrowhawk Native Plants , East Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District Space Grant, Backyard Discovery , Mt. Scott Fuel Co., City of Portland’s Bureau of Environmental Services native plants […]

30 Nov 2021

Giving Tuesday

Giving Tuesday, on November 30, 2021, is the largest giving day of the year, with thousands of organizations across 75 countries participating and millions worldwide giving and spreading generosity. We are asking you to show your support of St. Johns Swapnplay by helping us reach our goal on Giving Tuesday to raise $6,000 in just 24 […]

22 Nov 2021

Barefoot Books Virtual Book Fair

Refresh your shelves and find heartwarming holiday gifts, like multicultural books, games, puppets, puzzles, and more, all while supporting Swap! 20% of all sales will benefit Swap at no additional cost to you. To shop, go to:http://jennifer-butler-brown-bookseller.square.siteGo to: BOOK FAIRS!Click on St Johns SwapnPlay.Select St. Johns SwapnPlay Book Fair.“Purchase” (for free!) the SJSNP Book Fair […]

20 Oct 2021

Winter Wreath Sale

Purchase beautiful winter wreaths and trees to deck your halls this holiday season, and Swap will receive a portion of the sales. This year we’re partnering with Peninsula Optimist Club. They’re offering three ways to support St. Johns Swapnplay! 1. buy a wreath or garland and we receive 50% of the sale! Just pop our […]

20 Oct 2021

Holiday Poinsettia Sale

Purchase beautiful poinsettias from New Leaf Greenhouse to deck your halls or to give as a seasonal gift; and Swap will receive 30% of the total sales! Each plant will be delivered in a colorful water-proof pot cover, red on the 6” plants (4-6 flowers) and green on the 8” plants (9 or more flowers); […]

12 Oct 2021

StormBreaker FUNdraiser TONIGHT

Today’s the day! Support St. Johns Swapnplay by participating in our FUNdraiser with StormBreaker St. Johns! Order dinner and mention the fundraiser for “SwapNPlay”- Support 2 local businesses while enjoying a delicious, stress-free dinner! RSVP to our Facebook event here: https://fb.me/e/XvZUgttN

7 Oct 2021

Fall Mini Photo Sessions

Capture priceless photo memories and support St. Johns Swapnplay! Oct 24th Cathedral Park 10 am-4 pm Nov 7th Pier Park 10 am-4 pm $60 per 15 min session. $10 of every shoot goes to Swap Your digital photos will be delivered within 1-2 weeks of your session date. Reserve your session by using our SignUpGenius link. Please […]