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C/O Digest: April 2026

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Welcome to CENTRL Station

Welcome to the April Edition of C/O Digest!

This month we have upcoming events here at CENTRL, a spotlight featuring much-loved Portland West End member Madelyn Veith of Marove Agency, a free gif, and more.

We’re also sharing a recent essay by Rebecca Solnit that’s stuck with us over the last couple of months. Her message, at its core: real connection with each other and the world around us is irreplaceable, and worth protecting. It felt like the right note for a community like ours.

Let us know what you’d love to see in future editions. We’re always listening.

Photo Gallery

Seen Recently

Brackets, basketballs, and good company brought our DTLA community together for March Madness and some friendly competition.

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Locations

Happenings @ CENTRL

Here’s a look at what’s on the calendar this month at every CENTRL location, and the events around town we think are worth your time. Open your city.

Portland & Lake Oswego4 locations · 6 events

Lake Oswego

Fri Apr 3Picnic in Full Bloom@1pm
Mon Apr 13I Love You So Matcha! @11am
Thurs Apr 22Earthly Indulgence @12pm

West End

Weds Apr 1Weds
Thurs Apr 9April Showers Social @1pm
Tues Apr 14The Spring Refresh @1pm
Weds Apr 22The Green Scene @1pm

Eastside

Weds Apr 8Bagel Bar @10am
Weds Apr 15Vegan Donuts @10am
Weds Apr 22Spring Roll Bar @1pm

Pearl

Tues Apr 14Spring Pizza Day @12pm
Weds Apr 22Earth’s Bounty Fruit Bar @11am

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Upcoming Events in Portland

Here are some links to events happening around town this month that we think are worth your time.

Apr 9-12
Booklover’s Burlesque Festival
Now in its fourth year, this is a unique literary and performance event featuring four distinct shows that blend various literary genres with burlesque, boylesque, and draglesque acts from around the world.sing local talent.
Apr 10-26
Fertile Ground Festival
This citywide, multi-week performing arts festival takes place in venues throughout Portland and surrounding areas this month.
Apr 12-14
MicroConf
MicroConf is the original conference for bootstrapped software founders, bringing together independent SaaS builders for talks, workshops, and networking. It’s an intimate event focused on building profitable, sustainable businesses without venture capital.
Apr 19
Bridge to Brews
The iconic Bridge to Brews race returns, featuring 10K, 8K, 5K runs, and the BEV MILE at Waterfront Park. After the race, enjoy a waterfront beer and cider tasting event with music, games, and vendors.
Apr 22
Out in Tech - Career Talks
Looking for your next move? Check out this virtual career event connecting you directly with companies hiring across engineering, product, design, and more.
Apr 23-25
BANFF Film Festival
Taking place at Revolution Hall, this festival showcases outdoor and adventure films. If you love thrilling stories and beautiful filmmaking, this is an event not to miss!.

Los Angeles & South Bay3 locations · 5 events

Downtown LA

Tues Apr 7Breakfast bar @10am
Weds Apr 15Pay It Forward Social @1pm
Mon Apr 20** Earth Day Social @1pm

South Bay

Tues Apr 2Easter Bunny Bites @2pm
Tues Apr 14National Grilled Cheese Day @12pm
Tues Apr 21Earth Day Salad Bar @12pm
Weds Apr 22E-Waste Pick up (drop off at front desk by 9am)
Tues Apr 28Waffle Board @9

South Bay II

Weds Apr 1April Fool’s Day! @9am
Weds Apr 15Spring Fling Festival @12pm
Weds Apr 22Root for the Earth: A Spread of Fresh Fruits & Veggies @1pm
Weds Apr 29The Perfect Mix: Make Your Own Trail Mix @2pm

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Upcoming Events in Los Angeles

Here are some links to events happening around town this month that we think are worth your time.

Apr 1-2
TECHSPO Los Angeles 2026
This is a major digital marketing and advertising conference taking place at Loews Hollywood Hotel, featuring industry leaders discussing AI, marketing automation, and digital strategy, with networking opportunities for marketers and tech professionals.
Apr 5
Hammer Museum: Space is the Place
April 5 is the opening night of this group exhibition exploring afro-futurism and placemaking, alongside a new exhibition featuring Chicago-based artist Mike Cloud.
Apr 16
Canva Connect 2026
Hosted at Hollywood Park, this event brings together a global community of designers and senior decision-makers to explore the future of visual communication and AI.
Apr 18-19
LA Times Festival of Books
Come check out this massive literary event at USC featuring author panels, book signings, and cultural performances.
Apr 26
Fiesta Broadway
One of the largest Cinco de Mayo celebrations in the U.S., featuring Latin American music, food, and lucha libre wrestling right here in Downtown LA.

San Francisco – North Waterfront1 location · 6 events

San Francisco - North Waterfront

Tues Apr 7Checkmate & Create @11am
Weds Apr 15Bloom & Brew @10
Thurs Apr 23Pour Decisions @2pm
Weds Apr 29Reset & Refuel @11

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Upcoming Events in San Francisco

Here are some links to events happening around town this month that we think are worth your time.

Apr 6
TechCon Silicon Valley
This is a one-day forum at Moscone Center South with panel discussions, keynotes, and networking for founders, investors, and industry leaders. Tracks include AI, semiconductors, data infrastructure, and consumer tech.
Apr 6-9
HumanX AI Conference
This is a premier AI conference bringing together 6,500+ leaders, builders, and investors. Focus on agentic AI, workforce transformation, and AI governance.
Apr 11-19
Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival
Two-weekend celebration in Japantown featuring traditional music, dance, food, and Taiko drummers. Grand Parade on final Sunday.
Apr 17
SRE Day
One-day gathering for site reliability engineers, DevOps professionals, and platform engineers focused on reliability practices and chaos engineering.
Apr 24
69th San Francisco International Film Festival
Longest-running film festival in the Americas. 150+ films from 50+ countries at Castro Theatre, Grand Lake Theatre, and other venues. Runs through May 4.
Apr 25
DogFest at Duboce Park
San Francisco’s biggest dog event at one of the city’s most dog-friendly parks. Free event.

Downtown Sacramento1 location · 4 events

Downtown Sacramento

Weds Apr 8An Easter Dozen by Main St. Bagel Cafe @12pm
Weds Apr 15TAX DAY: Treat Yourself w/ Bad Baker’s Donuts and STAXX (Spanish Rolls) @11am
Weds Apr 22Spring Salad Bar @12pm

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Upcoming Events in Sacramento

Here are some links to events happening around town this month that we think are worth your time.

Apr 12
Japan Day
The Japan Day celebration at Sacramento State is a signature event of the Festival of the Arts, offering an immersive look into Japanese culture through Taiko drumming, traditional dance, and martial arts.
Apr 18
Doggy Dash 2026
Now in its 33rd year, this is a fun run/walk event supporting the Sacramento SPCA, taking place at William Land Park.
Apr 19
Sacramento Book Festival
Returning for its largest year yet at the Scottish Rite Masonic Center, this event features over 200 authors and various industry panels.
Apr 24-26
SacAnime 2026
SacAnime Spring returns to Cal Expo for three days of anime, cosplay, gaming, and pop culture. Catch special guests, browse the exhibitors hall and artist alley, and join panels, contests, and live performances throughout the weekend.

Seattle – Capitol Hill1 location · 5 events

Seattle - Capitol Hill

Weds Apr 1** Movie Matinee: Best in Show @2pm
Tues Apr 7Easter Bagle Bar @10am
Thurs Apr 16CENTRL Yoga w/Carolina @4pm
Weds Apr 22Earth Day Trash Walk @2pm
Thurs Apr 30Pet Day (All day)

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Upcoming Events in Seattle

Here are some links to events happening around town this month that we think are worth your time.

Apr 1-12
Moisture Festival
Catch one of Seattle’s quirkiest traditions at the Moisture Festival, a multi-week celebration of comedy, circus, and vaudeville-style performances, all right here in Cap Hill.
Apr 10-12
Seattle Cherry Blossom & Japanese Cultural Festival
Held at the Seattle Center, this festival celebrates the deep ties between Seattle and Japan. It features traditional tea ceremonies and contemporary Japanese arts, making it a great midday escape.
Apr 26-30
Women in Tech Regatta
An annual global gathering to connect women in tech to mentors, peers & resources.
Apr 28-30
Northwest Events Show
This is the region’s premier gathering for corporate leaders, marketers, and event professionals looking to discover new tech and services.
Apr 30
Seattle Black Film Festival
April 30th is the kickoff date for the SBFF, held at the Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute, a hub for Black storytelling, art, and community in the Central District for over 20 years. Runs through May 3.

The Team

Member Spotlight

Madelyn Veith has been a valued CENTRL member since October 2024, where she’s been based out of our Portland West End location. As Founder of Marove Agency, she brings a Nancy Drew-inspired approach to digital marketing, solving problems with both strategy and heart.

A solopreneur who champions the small businesses that anchor our communities, Madelyn learned her craft through apprenticeship and now helps fellow entrepreneurs tell their stories and grow.

What’s Marove Agency all about?

Marove Agency is all about digital marketing for small- to mid-sized businesses. I help them connect with their audience so they can keep growing and building.

What’s the mission?

My mission is to help tell the story of the small- to mid-sized businesses that form the backbone of our economy. These are the folks with the courage to bear the risk of owning a business, and I want to help them connect with their audience so they can keep growing and building.

How did you get into your line of work?

I met a woman who owned a small business and she brought me on board as a generalist, and I basically “apprenticed” with her to learn the basics of digital marketing.

What about CENTRL works for you?
Since I’m a solopreneur, it’s so energizing to come into the office and be around other people who are also working and doing their own thing. It keeps me from being lonely at home!

Are there any books or media that have inspired your work?

My whole brand is inspired by my childhood love for the Nancy Drew series. Nancy always found her way to a solution without compromising on her compassion and values, and I want to do the same.

Is there anything else you’d like to share?

Support your local and small businesses! They move heaven and earth to make our community the vibrant place it is.

Follow Marove Agency online:
IG: @maroveagency
LinkedIn: Marove Agency
Website: maroveagency.com

Our Values

Working Better

Published in The Guardian this past January, Rebecca Solnit’s essay has stuck with us over the last couple of months, and for good reason. In it, Solnit axrgues that Silicon Valley hasn’t just changed how we live, it’s quietly eroded the things that make life worth living.

From AI companions to chatbot-assisted dates to love letters written by algorithms, Solnit sees a pattern: we’re being sold substitutes for the real thing, and slowly forgetting what we’ve given up. Her essay is a call to reclaim not just our attention, but our capacity for intimacy, solitude, and presence. And a reminder that the antidote to loneliness isn’t a better app. It’s each other.

Read her full essay here.

Benefits

Refer a Friend

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Please send any questions or referrals to work@centrloffice.com.

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That’s a Wrap!

That’s a wrap on the April edition!

As always, send us a note with thoughts, feedback, or just to say hello. We’re grateful you’re part of this community and we’ll see you around the space.

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