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Activist e-News
June 2010
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Dear Neighbor,
Greetings! The
sun is out and so are the people. What
better way to meet your neighbors than by hosting a block party? Block parties are great community building
activities that are easily scalable to fit any neighborhood. You can host a block party and invite the
entire neighborhood or a small subset. Read ONI's information about block party guidelines here. Contact NWNW with questions or to request a block party application. |
Pearl District Cuts Waste With Durable Dishes
 The Pearl District was recently awarded a small grant from Portland Recycles! to
purchase durable dishes for use at neighborhood events. Four hundred reusable plates, cups, forks, and spoons
were purchased with the goal of reducing waste at all
future Pearl District events. These
dishes will also be available for use by other community organizations. If you are planning an event in July or later
you may be able to use these dishes. Contact Alison at NWNW for information about reserving them.
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Sylvan-Highlands Youth Bike Fair
The Sylvan-Highlands Neighborhood
Association would like to welcome everyone to the SHNA Youth Bike Fair on Saturday June 19th. Residents of all neighborhoods are invited to join the fun and learn about youth bike safety. The event will feature Bike
Traffic and Helmet Safety demonstrations by members of the Bike
Transportation Alliance and Safer Routes to School, plus many great giveaways, including bike helmets,
reflective shoe laces, maps, stickers, pencils and more. Refreshments and prizes will be provided by Starbucks, QFC, Bark Market
and Pizzicato. Neighbors West-Northwest and the Office of Neighborhood involvement have sponsored this event through the Neighborhood Small Grants Program. To RSVP, visit the SNHA website. Date: Saturday, June 19
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (refreshments available at 9:30 AM) Location: East Sylvan Middle School, 1849 SW 58th
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Documentary Asks "What's in Our Air?"
 Come join Northwest Neighbors to view Sharon Genasci's
documentary, What's In Our Air? Join the conversation with Sharon Genasci and
Paul Koberstein 10 years later, to see what has happened then and now with air
pollution in NW Portland. The film won a Gold Award at the Houston International Film
Festival and was shot in North and NW Portland, Seattle, San Francisco, and
Richmond, CA. You can find more information on the film here. Date: Wednesday, June 30
Time: 6:00-8:00 PM
Place: Northwest Library Branch, meeting room, 2300 NW
Thurman St.
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Celebrate Independence Day in the Pearl
The Pearl
Picnic takes place July 4th, connecting the neighborhood for
an old fashioned Independence Day celebration. The event is free, and includes
entertainment by Pepe & The Bottle Blondes and Boy Eats Drum Machine. Other highlights include a Family Stage
with great children's entertainment. Enjoy fantastic food, microbrews from
Bridgeport Brewpub, and more! Volunteers are needed for set up from
Noon to 3 pm and breakdown from 9 pm to 10 pm. Please help us make this first
year event a spectacular success! To volunteer, please email
Joshua Ryan.
Time: 4:00-8:00 PM
Place: NW 13th Ave between Lovejoy and Northrup
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Hillside Fourth of July Picnic and Parade
 Come one, come all! Decorate bikes, trikes, or wagons and join in the parade - or meet up at the Hillside Community Center for food, fun and festivities. The parade starts at 11 AM at the corner of NW Powhatan and NW Cumberland. The picnic begins shortly thereafter at the Hillside Community Center. The Hillside Neighborhood Association will provide hot dogs, chips, soda, and utensils. Many neighbors choose to participate in a potluck. Last names beginning with A-L please bring a salad; M-Z, a dessert. Saturday, July 4
Time: Parade starts at 11:00 AM, picnic to follow Location: Parade - NW Powhatan & NW Cumberland Picnic - Hillside Community Center, 653 NW Culpepper Drive |
