Kudos to all those who organized and  contributed to the Sylvan-Highlands Neighborhood Association and NINA food drives. On December 8, SHNA hosted a food drive and special viewing of ZooLights, and along with the Arlington Neighborhood Association, collected 130 pounds of canned and packaged foods for the Oregon Food Bank, and delivered cookies to Blanchet House.

Meanwhile, over a dozen Northwest Industrial Neighborhood businesses rolled out donation barrels to collect canned goods and other items for Northwest Portland Ministries. NINA also collected cash donations from businesses and individuals to purchase new backpacks for NWPM's Food for Kids Backpack Program. For information about the program and a partial list of sponsors, visit the NINA website.

Solarize NW Workshops & Contractor Search

Solarize Northwest and Solarize North Portland are currently accepting contractor proposals for solar electric design and installation. If you know qualified contractors, refer them to the RFP. Proposals are due December 29 and the RFP committee plans to make decisions by January 14.

Between group buying and Oregon's tax credits and incentives, Solarize can save you up to 90 percent of the market rate for solar installation.

To find out more, attend an upcoming Solarize Basics workshop: January 19 from 6:30-8:00 PM at Skyline Memorial Gardens, 4101 NW Skyline Blvd; January 25 from 6:30-8:00 PM at Brooks Hill Historic Church, 11539 NW Skyline Blvd; and February 2 from 6:30-8:00 PM at Linnton Community Center, 10614 NW St Helens Rd.

Stay tuned to this e-newsletter to be kept up-to-date. Email info@solarizenorth-nw.com with questions, or visit the Solarize Portland website for more information.
 

This Advocacy 101 workshop is designed to give you the tools to be an effective advocate for your neighborhood and community needs during the 2011 State Legislative Session. The topics that will be covered include an overview of the State Legislature, the state legislative process, lobbying do's and don'ts, and community organizing strategies. 

This workshop is intended for any Portland resident who is interested in being a more effective advocate on community issues that are impacted by state laws, and individuals wanting to organize their neighborhood or community on issues such as education or transportation funding, liquor licensing, and land use laws.

For more information, contact Jeri Williams, 503-823-5827.

Date: Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Place: City of Portland Council Chambers, City Hall, 1221 SW 4th Ave.

Since 1976, the Northwest Neighborhood Cultural Center (NNCC) has owned the former Christian Science Church at 1819 NW Everett. NNCC is a membership organization open  to residents n NW Portland and several adjacent neighborhoods. NNCC is seeking  individuals willing to stand as candidates for election to its Board of Directors at  NNCC's annual membership meeting in February. To stand for election as a director you must be a NNCC member. See the NNCC website. If you are interested in pursuing this opportunity, or for more information, please email the NNCC, or contact them by mail at NNCC / P.O. Box 10327 / Portland, OR 97296.