‘BeWith’
Calendar – Community Submissions Code of Conduct
The City of Portland, Texas ('City') offers this community
calendar as a tool for residents to organize and share volunteer and social
events that foster connections and strengthen our sense of community. By
providing this platform, the City aims to encourage meaningful interactions,
support personal growth, and enhance the well-being of our residents.
Location Requirement
All events must take place within the city limits of Portland, Texas.
Age Requirement
Event organizers must be at least 18 years old. Events may only be targeted
toward individuals aged 18 or older.
Qualifying Events
To promote community engagement and connection, submitted events should align
with the following goals:
- Teaching
or learning something new
- Developing
a skill
- Meeting
new people
- Building
community
- Volunteering
for a cause
- Supporting
each other
- Increasing
awareness about a specific topic
- Encouraging
a passion
- Pursuing
a goal or hobby
- Getting
fit and active
- Exploring
new places
- Furthering
one’s career
- Creating
meaningful human connections
Prohibited Events
For safety, legal, and ethical reasons, certain types of events are prohibited.
The City reserves the right to remove or decline any submissions that fall
under these categories:
- Violent,
Dangerous, or Criminal Behavior: Events that promote or result in
illegal or violent activities, including but not limited to:
- Pyramid
schemes
- Physical
harm against individuals
- Animal
abuse
- Acts
of vandalism
- Sexual
exploitation, pornography, nudity, or sexual content
- Threats
to Public or Personal Safety:
Events that:
- Advocate
for or incite violence against groups, individuals, or specific locations
- Promote
weapons or explosive-making
- Encourage
violence in response to other events
- Glorify
or promote self-harm (e.g., suicide, eating disorders, or substance
abuse)
- Support
or recruit for terrorist organizations
This list is not exhaustive, and the City reserves the right
to remove or decline any event deemed unsafe, illegal, or otherwise threatening
to the Portland community.
Acceptance of Terms
By submitting an event, organizers agree to these terms and understand that the
City has sole discretion to approve or deny submissions based on these
guidelines.
Contact
For questions about this policy or event submissions, please contact the City
of Portland's Communications & Marketing Department. Email [email protected] or call 361-777-4582
