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Who We Are
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Neighbors West-Northwest is an umbrella organization for twelve
Neighborhood Associations in Portland, Oregon. Since our emergence in
1973, Neighbors West-Northwest has been committed to supporting
grassroots democracy in action.
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Activist e-News
March 2009
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Dear Neighbor,
Spring is just around the corner and we are pleased to present our March Activist e-Newsletter! We are highlighting a range of important news and events including our annual benefit, neighborhood cleanups, a public art project, and more. Most importantly, save the date for our upcoming Advocacy Training on March 31st!
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Community Advocacy in Action
Neighbors West-Northwest, CAT, and
Sisters of the Road present an interactive community forum. Join fellow new
City Commissioner Amanda Fritz and fellow Portland-based community advocates
for an evening of reflection, discussion, and learning. Hear about diverse
organizing efforts in housing rights, homelessness, and local livability
issues. Build skills in individualized workshops ranging from advocating at
city hall to community organizing. Translation, transportation, and childcare
support are available upon advanced request. Food and Drink Provided.
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NWNW Annual Benefit: Save the Date!
Save the date for the Neighbors West-Northwest annual benefit on May 7, 2009. You and your
neighbors are invited to attend a 7 pm reception and 8 pm preview
performance of The Uneasy Chair by
Evan Smith - a Victorian comedy about marriage, aging, and good manners. The benefit will take place at the CoHo Theater, 2257 NW Raleigh St.
Seating
for the play will begin at 7:45 pm and not continue after the play has begun.
Tickets (including the play and refreshments) are $35;
student and senior tickets are $25. Tickets can be purchased from the CoHo online Box Office, by calling 1-800-494-TIXS (8497)
or by visiting the Hollywood Theater Box Office at 4122 NE Sandy Blvd. For
more information about the fundraiser, contact Community Outreach Specialist, Angela Southwick, 503.823.4211. |
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Upcoming Neighborhood Cleanups
Get outside for some spring cleaning! Check out the dates listed below and participate in one of our upcoming neighborhood cleanups:
Linnton Litter Patrol, Saturday,
March 28th, 9 - 11 am at the Linnton Community
Center, Contact: Pat Wagner
Forest Park Litter Patrol, Saturday, April
18th, 9 am - 12 pm at Germantown &
Skyline, Contact: Karen Smith
Sylvan Highlands Litter Patrol, Saturday, April
18th, 9 am - 12 pm at 1850 SW Skyline Contact:
Gabriela Downey
Need more details? If you are interested in planning your own neighborhood
clean-up (litter patrol, bulky waste, invasive plant removal, etc.), email Alison or visit our website.
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Tri-Met Proposes Service Change
Tri-Met has proposed several changes that impact bus
service in the Neighbors West-Northwest coalition area. This includes eliminating lines
18 and 63, reducing service to other lines and the MAX, and changes to
Fareless Square. To find out how these proposed
changes may impact your service area, visit the Tri-Met website.
From now until April 10, Tri-Met will be accepting public comments via email, phone (503-962-5806), or snail mail (TriMet Officials, TriMet-MK2, 4012 SE
17th Avenue, Portland, OR 97202).
Tri-Met will also hold a public hearing on Tuesday, April 7,
2009, from 4 - 7 pm at the Portland Building, 1120 SW 5th Avenue. |
Support Neighborhood Funding
Now is the time to write to City Council to express your support for funding for neighborhoods and coalition office services! The budget for the Office of Neighborhood Involvement (ONI), which provides funding for Coalition Offices and Neighborhood Associations, is currently under review. Commissioner Amanda Fritz is recommending the 'Right
Budget,' which - while taking some reductions - protects core services
and direct support to neighborhoods.
We encourage you to send a personal email to support
neighborhood funding, using the following subject line "[insert your name or
organization] supports the Right Budget for ONI." Please share your own personal stories
about how your neighborhood has used new funds - communication funds, grant
money, staff support for your website, cleanups, etc - and what you were able to do with those funds. In closing, feel free to use talking points available
online here.
Remember to include your name and address. City Councilor email addresses are listed below:
samadams@ci.portland.or.us
Nick@ci.portland.or.us
randy@ci.portland.or.us
dsaltzman@ci.portland.or.us
Amanda@ci.portland.or.us
Questions? Contact Mark Sieber, 503.823.4212
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Invasive Plant Removal Efforts focus on Garlic Mustard
This
spring, the City of Portland will work with
several partners to stamp out garlic mustard along roads and streams and in
natural areas around northwest Portland. During April and May the
city will hire licensed contractors to spot-spray garlic mustard along roadways
in Northwest Portland and along trails in Forest Park. The Garlic Mustard Monster Mash
will be held on May 16, 2009 (Portland Parks and Recreation is still determining the time
and location). For more information, contact Rachel Felice, 503-823-9423.
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Neighborhood Diaries Public Art Project
Local artist Abe Ingle is recording neighborhood memories
over the next several months as part of a public art project supported in part by the Regional Arts and Cultural Council. The recorded memories will be incorporated into free
"walking-tour" podcasts that guide listeners through neighborhoods' seemingly
mundane street corners to communicate the rich history of our local surroundings. Abe is currently looking for
people to volunteer their memories - if you would like to volunteer or are interested in learning more, check out www.hoodturkey.com or email Abe.
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Enjoy the sunshine, and thank you for reading our March e-Newsletter.
Brought to you courtesy of,
NEIGHBORS WEST-NORTHWEST
Coalition of Twelve Westside Neighborhoods
www.nwnw.org
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