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Support Funding for Neighborhoods
Forest Park Stewardship Day
Problem Solving & Liquor Establishments
Coalition Survey
Deadline Extended for Development Internship
2010 Portland-Regional Graffiti Summit
Give your input on the City's Public Involvement!
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The Neighbors West- Northwest Coalition promotes direct participation in grassroots democracy by supporting community efforts at the neighborhood level. Our services advance the voices of our constituent Neighborhood Associations as they strive to create livable, sustainable & equitable communities.
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March 2010
Dear Neighbor,

Greetings from Neighbors West-Northwest!  Please read below for more information on how to get involved with your neighborhood, and don't forget to purchase tickets for our annual fundraiser on May 6!
Support Funding for Neighborhoods

Support funding for neighborhood programs by attending the Office of Neighborhood Involvement budget work session at City CouncBudgetil!  The ONI Budget Advisory Committee has recommended the 'Right Budget for ONI,' which restores specified cuts in the budget. Please help fill the room at City Council on March 30th - there's no public testimony but your presence shows your support!  For more information, click here.

Date & Time:  Tuesday, March 30th, 9 am
Location:  Portland City Hall Chambers, 1221 SW 4th Ave.


Forest Park Stewardship Day

Help remove invasive plants by participating in Forest Park Stewardship Day on Saturday, March 20th!  Meet at 8 am  at the Linnton Trailhead, located at the bus turnaround at 105th Avenue on St Helens Rd/Highway 30.  The day will begin with a continental Breakfast and briefing by Forest Park Conservancy members. Please contact Mike Aspros for more information.

Problem Solving & Liquor Establishments
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Portland's Crime Prevention Program presents Problem Solving & Liquor Establishments for neighbors who want to learn about: 
  • The Time Place Manner Ordinance
  • Options for neighbors who have concerns
  • Ordinances, rules, guidelines, expectations, and sanctions
Date & Time:  Wednesday, March 31st, 6 - 8 pm
Location:  Police Bureau's Traffic Division Community Room, 4735 E. Burnside St.
Cost:  Free, pre-registration required (RSVP by March 26th to 503-823-9666)

Click here for more information.


Coalition Survey
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If you have not already completed our online survey, please take the time to provide your input.   Your thoughts and opinions  are greatly valued as we plan our future activities.
Deadline Extended for Development Internship

We have extended the deadline for applying to our Development Internship position.  Learn more about the Coalition's internship program on our website, and submit your application!  The new deadline is Friday, April 2nd; the internship begins on April 12th.
2010 Portland-Regional Graffiti Summit

This is a free all-day conference limited to the first 200 who pre-register. A free buffet lunch is included. We are STILL seeking sponsorship from businesses and municipalities who are invited to send individuals or small groups of participants. This is DPSST accredited training.


Date & Time:  Thursday, March 18th, 9 am - 4 pm
Location:  McMenamins Kennedy School, 5736 NE 33rd Ave.


Click here to learn more.
Give your input on the City's Public Involvement!

The Public Involvement Advisory Council (PIAC) was created to help the City conduct more consistent and meaningful public involvement processes.  The PIAC is a 34-member advisory council made up of representatives from City bureaus and community organizations.  The PIAC just released its first annual progress report which we encourage you to review and give YOUR input on their draft initiatives.  Please take a few moments to give us that input by completing the PIAC survey.  For more information on the PIAC, visit www.portlandonline.com/oni/piac or call 503-823-5202. 
Thank you for reading our March e-Newsletter. Please pass it on to others that may be interested, or encourage them to sign up.
 
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NEIGHBORS WEST-NORTHWEST
Coalition of Twelve Westside Neighborhoods
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