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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
September 2009
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Dear Neighbor,
Greetings from Neighbors West-Northwest! With school back in session, it's back to work--but It's not too late to have some fun. Continue reading to find out more about some upcoming special events and neighborhood opportunities!
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NWNW Small Grants Workshop September 24th
 Put on your thinking caps! Neighborhoods and local community organizations are encouraged to apply for the Neighborhood Small Grants due 2:00 PM on November 2nd. Funding is available to provide an opportunity to build community, attract new and diverse members and sustain those already involved. Partnerships and reaching out to underrepresented groups are emphasized. Projects must benefit the community within the NWNW boundaries (map available in the application). Grants are available for up to $5000 per applicant with smaller or mid-sized grants preferred.
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Slabtown Festival
Don't miss Slabtown Community Festival! The annual free festival celebrates the
history of Slabtown and features music, children's crafts, a rock climbing wall, history exhibits, raffles and more! Click here for more information. Date and Time: Saturday, September 19th, 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Location: NW 23rd & Savier |
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NWNW Livability & Public Safety Town Hall
If you have concerns about your neighborhood livability
or public safety, come to the Neighbors West-Northwest
Livability and Public Safety Town Hall. Ask your neighbors, local
professionals, and other community members your questions. Come collaborate and network about the issue you tackle daily. Panel members include
Crime Prevention, Neighborhood Response, Fire, Noise Control, Neighborhood
Inspections, Multnomah County DDA, Graffiti, Liquor Licensing and Neighborhood
Specialists. Arrive as early as 5:30 PM for networking! Find out more online or contact Mark Sieber, 503.823.4212. Date and Time: Tuesday, September 29th, 6:00 PM -8:00 PM Location: Legacy Good
Sam Auditorium in Building 2, 1040 NW 22nd |
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Rainwater Pavilion Dedication
The Pearl District will
celebrate the opening of a beautiful new feature in Tanner Springs Park, the
new Rainwater Pavilion. The park pays tribute to former Portland
Planner, Graham Clark.Join the celebration with City Commissioners and
neighbors.
Date and Time: Thursday, September 24th, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: NW 10th and Marshall |
Arlington Heights Annual Meeting
Arlington Heights Residents take notice. The annual meeting and get-together is fast
approaching. Join your neighbors at the home of Doris Carlsen with an appetizer to share! Talk with
neighbors about issues and activities happening in your neighborhood and help choose the new board of directors.
Board nominations are currently being accepted, if you are interested or
would like to nominate someone send a brief statement and contact information
to Angela Southwick.
Location: the Home of Doris Carlsen, 211 SW Wright Avenue
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Crime Prevention Corner: Preventing Car Prowls
A friendly reminder from ONI Crime Prevention Coordinator, Frank
Silva, on preventing car prowls.
- Park near other
vehicles or in high pedestrian and vehicle traffic areas. Parking in an
isolated area is a welcome mat for
criminals.
- Park in a well-lit
area.
- Keep packages and
valuables out of sight in the trunk. This includes insurance and registration
information.
- Be certain your
windows are rolled completely up and your doors are locked.
- Criminals look
for easy targets. Before leaving your vehicle, take a second to check that your
car is not an easy target.
Looking for some support with crime prevention issues? For Downtown and Old Town Chinatown, contact Mike Boyer, 503.823.5852. For the remaining 10 NWNW neighborhoods, contact Frank Silva, 503.823.4257. |
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NW Neighborhoods Parks & Recreation Funds
Another Grant Opportunity for NW Portland nonprofits! The Northwest Parks and Recreation Fund of
The Oregon Community Foundation invites proposals from qualified nonprofit and
public organizations for grants to support the construction and renovation of
parks and recreation facilities in Northwest Portland. Recent grant projects have received grants
ranging from $3,500 to $75,000. Applications available online. For more
information contact Mark Sieber at Neighbors West-Northwest, 503-823-4212 or Melissa Hansen/ Jeff Anderson at OCF, 503-227-6846.
Application DeadlineDate and Time: Friday, October 30, 2009, 5:00 PM Location: Neighbors West-Northwest, 2257 NW Raleigh St. Portland, OR 97210 |
Plan your Neighborhood Fall Clean Up!
Fall is just around the corner, and with it another
opportunity to give back to your community--fall clean ups. Consider planning a clean up today to collect
items dirtying the streets or gathering dust in your
storage. Neighborhood clean ups are a
great way to increase neighborhood visibility and livability. The best part about neighborhood clean ups is
that each of our neighborhoods has dedicated funds for this type of
project. If you have any questions about
the program or want to plan an event contact Alison Wallisch, 503.823.4265. Clean up resources are available online. |
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Thank you for reading our September e-Newsletter. Please pass it onto others that may be interested, or encourage them to sign up.
Brought to you courtesy of,
NEIGHBORS WEST-NORTHWEST
Coalition of Twelve Westside Neighborhoods
www.nwnw.org
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