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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
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Activist e-News
September 2010
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Greetings Neighbors,
The seasons are changing, as September takes us back to school and back into fall. But even as the days get shorter, there's still time to get out for neighborhood activities this month. Enjoy biking through several NW neighborhoods during the upcoming NW Sunday Parkways event, and don't miss the spectacle of the annual Vaux Swifts migration at Chapman Elementary School. |
Save the Date: Acoustic Guitar Summit
Frank Bird presents this unique opportunity to hear Acoustic Guitar Summit - Portland, Oregon's virtuoso
acoustic guitar trio - in an intimate setting. This sure-to-be-unforgettable performance benefits the
Neighbors West-Northwest Coalition. Tickets are still available, but seating is limited. Reserve your tickets by contacting Frank Bird at FrankDBird@aol.com or 503 421-3837.
Date: Wednesday, October 27 Reception: 6:00 PM Concert: 7:00PM Location: CoHo Theater, 2257 NW Raleigh Tickets: $50 (80% tax deductible)
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Quake Preparedness: Ready for the Big One?
Sooner or later, seismic activity is going to shake Portland. Would you know what to do? Find out about earthquake emergency preparedness, and the impact of a quake on the NW area, with James Roddey of the
Oregon Department of Geology, and preparedness experts from Multnomah County and the City of Portland.
There will be a raffle for emergency kits, and the first 100 attendees will receive a reusable tote bag with emergency readiness items inside.
Note new time for this event
Time: 6:30 - 8:00 PM
Date: Monday, September 20, 2010
Location: Chapman Elementary School auditorium, 1445 NW 26th Ave
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Sunday Parkways Rolls Through Northwest
 Car-free and carefree - Sunday Parkways lets you take to the streets to walk, bike, run, or roll without having to watch out for cars! The 4.5-mile Northwest
Portland route will have two loops, connecting SW Stark
Street, Old Town Chinatown, the Pearl District and the Northwest
District.Stop by the Northwest District Association table at Wallace Park and
learn more about your neighborhood. Your knowledge of local geography or history could win you a prize. Interested in
learning about another local neighborhood? Stop by the Neighbors West-Northwest table in front
of the coalition office at 2257 NW Raleigh.Activities, food, and
entertainment will be in Couch and Wallace Parks and along the route.
Find more information, including a route map, at the Sunday Parkways website. Interested in volunteering during the event? Find out more here.
Date: Sunday, September 26
Time: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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PDC Wants Your Input on Urban Renewal Areas
You may have recently received a postcard informing you that you live in or near an area that will be affected by the proposed Central City Urban Renewal Plan. The new proposed URA boundary includes parts of Portland Downtown, Goose Hollow, and the Northwest District. Have concerns, or wonder how this will affect your neighborhood? The Urban Renewal Area Evaluation Committee is holding a series of
public outreach meetings so you can learn more about the proposals, ask questions, and give your input. Meetings will be held September 20 and 22, and October 1. Visit the PDC website for times and locations, and to find out more about the plan and its history. Don't miss this opportunity to participate in the process. |
NW Germantown Road Gets Speed Bumps
 By Brian Hoop - After a nearly nine-year campaign by residents and the Linnton Neighborhood Association to slow traffic on NW Germantown Road, crews finally installed five speed bumps between NW Bridge Avenue and Lilac Avenue this past July. Three additional bumps were installed on NW Harbor Boulevard. The project was paid for with more than $16,000 raised by nearby residents and from a Metro grant. Congratulations to Darise Weller, a NW Germantown Road resident and LNA board member, who spearheaded the project over the long haul. "This speed bump project is the longest of any speed bump project in Portland," reported Weller at a recent neighborhood meeting. "I think the second longest was two years." This residential stretch of Germantown has a 25 mile per hour posted speed limit, but data shows that 85 percent of vehicles are traveling between 34 to 37 mph. Within a few days of the speed bumps going in, Weller could see a difference. "I'm already noticing that people are driving slower," she was quoted saying in the Oregonian. |
Apply Now for Grants - And Learn to Write Them
Neighbors West-Northwest will be offering two small community grants this fall. Applications for the Neighborhood Small Grant Program and the NWNW Graffiti Abatement Grant Program are available online here, with applications due at 2:00 PM on November 1, 2010. The goal of the Neighborhood Small Grants Program is to provide neighborhood and community organizations an opportunity to build community, attract new members, and sustain those already involved. The goal of the Graffiti Abatement Grant Program is to support community-driven improvement projects and community building opportunities with an emphasis on graffiti prevention, graffiti abatement and/or addressing locations chronically tagged with graffiti. To help with the process, NWNW is offering a free grant writing workshop. Attendance is highly recommended. Please RSVP by contacting Angela Southwick, 503 823-4211.
Date: Thursday, September 30, 2010
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Location: Lincoln High School, Room 106, 1600 SW Salmon St
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NW Wilson Sewer Repair Gets Underway
Digging is scheduled to start September 26 as the city begins replacing deteriorating sewer lines in the area around Lower Macleay Park., starting with NW Vaughn Street. The affected area spans several blocks from St. Helen's Rd. to NW Upshur Street, between NW 33rd Avenue and 28th. Pl. Although construction areas will remain open for local access, expect some delays and street closures during work hours, with 24-hour work going on at the intersection of NW Nicolai Street and 29th Avenue. The project is expected to be completed in six months. For details and a map of the area under construction, see the Portland Bureau of Environmental Services website. For more information, contact Joe Annett, 503 823-2934. |
Explore New Dimensions at the 3 x 3D Fest
 Join the fun at the 3D Center of Art & Photography for three special weekends in October, with free 3D events for everyone: 3D movie weekend is October 2nd and 3rd, with ongoing screenings of 3D digital short films. On October 9th and 10th, drop in for 3D doodling workshops. And on October 16th and 17th, get your 3D picture taken with family or friends in the 3D photo booth. Events will be ongoing each day from 1:00 - 5:00 PM. The 3D Center is the world's only art gallery, museum and theater dedicated to the art and science of 3D. This is a great chance to learn about 3D, and find out more about this NW neighborhood institution. 3 x 3D is a community service event hosted by the 3D Center of Art & Photography and sponsored by grants from Neighbors West-Northwest, the City of Portland, the Multnomah County Cultural Coalition and the Oregon Cultural Trust. For more information visit the 3D Center website. Date: Oct. 2 & 3, Oct. 9 & 10, and Oct. 16 & 17 Time: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Place: 3D Center of Art & Photography, 1928 NW Lovejoy |
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Brought to you courtesy of
NEIGHBORS WEST-NORTHWEST
Coalition of Twelve Westside Neighborhoods
www.nwnw.org
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