Rose City J.A.M

@rosecityjam Night Sports 🌹🏀 We’re back. New space, same mission. Pull up for a night built for the community. Safe space, real connection, and energy you can feel the second you walk in. 📍 Eastport Community Center 🗓 March 28 ⏰ 6PM – 10PM COURT A Boys Basketball 6-10pm Court B 🏐 Volleyball for Girls 6–8PM( 🏀 Basketball for Girls 8–10PM Live music. Mentorship. Resources. Food. Real people showing up for each other. Please note: Due to mechanical issues, the pool will be closed.

Night Sports was hosted at East Portland Community Center on March 28th, bringing together youth, families, mentors, and community organizations for an evening built around sports, education, resources, food, music, and connection. Throughout the night, young people participated in basketball, volleyball, swimming, gaming, hands-on learning activities, haircuts, and shared meals — all in a safe and positive environment designed to give youth a place to connect, compete, learn, and grow. Programs like Night Sports continue to create opportunities and safe spaces for the community by bringing together organizations, mentors, volunteers, and local leaders who are committed to investing in the next generation. From the gym to the classrooms to the kitchen, every part of the building was active with people working together to create something meaningful for the youth and families in attendance. This event was made possible by the collaboration and support of Rose City J.A.M., Trap Kitchen, Black Men In Training, Elate Youth Mentoring, Williams Russell CDC, Multnomah County Health Department, Portland Parks & Recreation, and all additional partners, volunteers, barbers, coaches, cooks, DJs, and community members who contributed their time, resources, and energy to make the night possible. Thank you to everyone who attended, supported, volunteered, and helped continue building a stronger community through programs like Night Sports. Events like this are only possible when the community shows up for one another. More than just sports, Night Sports continues to be about mentorship, opportunity, resources, and creating a space where everyone belongs. Documented by @deanarthurbechard #NightSports #RoseCityJAM #EastPortland #PortlandCommunity #CommunityEvent

Another great @rosecityjam Night Sports event and you know we held down The Girls Room! This time we were at East Portland Community Center and the community showed up! We appreciate YOU! 🫶🏽 Thank you @rosecityjam @bmitpdx @bwitpdx @trapkitchenpdx @dayonetechplay @polk_apothecary @__nicolerose @purpose45__ @chefedubble @poohsnickens @mackk__nless @poicstories and so many others for your support in making this event possible and successful! Stay tuned for the next one! #portland #community #youth #mentoring

📍Night Sports 📸@503tvsai

Moments from the last Night Sports 🖤👩🏽‍🔬🏐⛹🏽👾🏊🏿

Another MOVEMENT last Saturday with @rosecityjam NIGHT SPORTS!!! 🔥 For the COMMUNITY, by the COMMUNITY — and we showed out heavy. Eastport Community Center was packed wall to wall, energy all the way up from start to finish. 🏊🏾‍♂️ @rosecitychristopher Night SWIM had the pool lit 🏀 Coach @poohsnickens had the gym going crazy 👨🏾‍🍳 @chefedubble brought the heat with the cooking class ✂️ @mackk__nless @lu.e.lu_official FREE haircuts keeping the youth fresh 👑 @elateyouth held it down with The Girls Room — always empowering, always needed 💰 Financial literacy gems being dropped 🎮 @dayonetechplay came through with hands-on activities keeping the youth engaged and learning 🎨 FREE face painting + activities all throughout 🫶🏾 we can’t forget about @cloudsofsugar_ 🍭 the youth love to see them in the building! This is what it’s about… safe spaces, real resources, real love, and real impact. S/O @bmitpdx @nurtureoutreach @wordisbondpdx and everyone else who contributed to make this event safe and eventful for our community. 9 events in and we still going strong — consistency, commitment, and showing up for our people every time 💯 If you missed it, tap in for next month 👀🫶🏾 #RoseCityJAM #NightSports #ForTheCommunity #WaterTheSoil #YouthImpact PortlandEvents

Night sports-spring break edition

Blazing trails night sports recap part 1 with @chefedubble @poohsnickens

It’s been a little over a year since I last attended Night Sports. Being back meant a lot, seeing community members show up and pour into our youth never gets old. Appreciate you, Rose City Jam! 📸@503tvsai

@rosecityjam Night Sports is Introducing our first-ever Night Swim at 📍East Portland Community Center 📅March 28th | ⏰6PM–8PM 🏊🏾‍♂️Swimming) To participate in the swim, you must register at 🔗rosecityjam.org 🗣️Come prepared, spots in the pool are limited. Link in bio @rosecityjam Night Sports runs from 6PM–10PM @rosecityjam Night Sports is a safe and supportive space for our community, bringing together youth, families, and neighbors to connect, have fun, and stay active in a positive environment. Come prepared, spots in the pool are limited. Pull up, bring your people, and come be part of the energy. #community #Safespace #eastportland #nightsports

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Night Sports is a community-based youth event hosted by Rose City J.A.M. and partner organizations in Portland, Oregon. The event focuses on youth engagement, mentorship, education, recreation, and connecting families with community resources and programs. Throughout the evening, youth are able to participate in organized sports such as basketball and volleyball, attend workshops and classes including cooking and credit confidence, take part in the Girls Room mentoring and leadership space, use the swimming pool and weight room, and interact with community mentors, volunteers, and organizations providing support and resources. Events like this are organized to provide safe spaces, positive environments, and opportunities for youth development and community building. Night Sports is made possible through the work and collaboration of: @rosecityjam , East Portland Community Center, @elateyouth , @b.m.w.i.t , Williams & Russell CDC, community volunteers, mentors, coaches, and local partners. Music provided by @pdxbknock . Food and classes provided by local chefs, instructors, and community organizations who volunteered their time and resources to support youth and families in the community. The next Night Sports event will be held March 28th at East Port Community Center from 6–10 PM. #communitysupport #portland #nightsports #rosecityjam #portlandevents