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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
create livable, sustainable & equitable communities.
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Activist e-News
March 2011 |
Greetings Neighbors,
Spring is back, brightening the city with blooming daffodils and some long-awaited daylight hours. All we need now is some sun! Still, rain or shine, volunteers are getting ready to do some serious spring cleaning, including several neighborhood clean-ups and graffiti removal projects. If you're ready to roll up your sleeves, read on and find out how you can get involved.
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NINA's Ham Radio Preparedness for Businesses
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Solarize NW: Sign Up Deadline Is 3/31
March 31st is the deadline to sign up for Solarize Northwest. Signing up is not contractual - it just tells the contractor you are interested in having them come to your site and determine if solar is feasible for you. Solarize Northwest is also partnering with two great organizations to offer home energy savings to participants. You can sign up for Clean Energy Works, which allows you to pay for insulation and other efficient products through your utility bill. You can also choose to sign up for a Home Energy Review from Energy Trust to determine effective ways to save energy in your home. Solarize Northwest is a great opportunity to purchase solar electricity for your home. While it's true that the prices of solar are gradually decreasing, the incentives are expected to decrease as well, so the prices we're offering are likely better than they will be in ten years. We've also partnered with Umpqua Bank's Green Street Loan Program to help you finance the project in a way that will work for you. Sign up today at the Solarize Northwest website.There are still workshops available if you need more information before signing up, or need answers to specific questions.
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NWDA Needs Your Help to Scrub Out Graffiti
Graffiti is an epidemic problem in the Northwest District. From the large spray painted "tags" on NW 23rd to the stickers affixed to sign poles on residential streets, no block has been spared. The Safety and Livability Committee of the NWDA is forming a group to conquer the problem. Now is the time to get involved. Visit the NWDA website for more information. Contact Mary Ann Pastene to join the effort.
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Pearl District's "Graffiti-Free Zone: 97209"
 With help from a graffiti abatement grant from NWNW and the Office of Neighborhood Involvement, the Pearl District is now gearing up for a new phase of graffiti removal. The goal: a "Graffiti-Free Zone: 97209". The kick-off date will be March 30th, when Rogue Ales hosts a pizza party for all Graffiti Adopt-A-Blockers. The event will recognize past achievements, celebrate the grant, and help kick off the "97209" program for 2011. The grant made it possible to acquire new, better quality and more effective graffiti removal tools and supplies.
Graffiti Busters/Adopt-a-Block Charter Members should feel free to bring a guest and any other individuals who may be interested in joining the cause. Tools and supplies will be made available. For more information, email the Pearl District Livability Committee.
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NWNW Graffiti Removal Mini Grants
Neighbors West-Northwest is offering mini-grants for community-based graffiti removal projects occurring during the Spring and Summer 2011. These grants will be offered on a first-come, first-serve basis. The funds will be available to purchase consumables like paint and graffiti-cleaning solutions. Program details are still being finalized. If you have a project in mind or have additional questions, please contact Angela Southwick, 503 823-4211.
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Help This Garden Thrive Under I-405
The Northwest Community Garden is looking for members! Located under I-405 at NW 16th, between the Pearl District and the Northwest District, this pocket green space is an unlikely oasis of beauty in urban surroundings. Members get the opportunity to design plots and maintain the garden, plus the satisfaction of getting their hands dirty while benefiting the community. The garden has been sponsored in part by the Zimmerman Community Center and the NWNW Small Grants program, and the $35 annual membership fee goes toward garden supplies. For more information, visit the NW Community Garden website, contact garden manager Matt Krueger, or call 503 221-4012.
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Commissioner Encourages Public Involvement
Commissioner Amanda Fritz visited NW Portland at the March 9th Neighbors West-Northwest Board Meeting. She encouraged neighbors from the NWNW coalition area to engage with the City of Portland.
Fritz indicated that the City Budget is where critical decisions are made. If you are interested in the Office of Neighborhood Involvement (ONI), the Water Bureau, or Drug Free Zones, provide your volunteer advice within the budget process to affect change. The ONI budget hearings are tentatively scheduled for Monday, April 4th, 2:30 PM at City Hall, Council Chambers, 2nd Floor, 1221 SW 4th Avenue. Additional budget information can be found on the City's website. Come help us fill the room to demonstrate your support for neighborhood funds, like the neighborhood small grants program and communications funds. Even though there won't be an opportunity to speak, your presence makes a big difference. For details of Commissioner Fritz's conversation with NWNW neighbors, including information about the new Office of Equity and the possible downtown consolidation of the Crime Prevention Coordinators offices, visit the NWNW News online. If you're interested in adding your voice or getting involved, contact Commissioner Amanda Fritz, or contact her office at 503 823-3008.
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It's Neighborhood Clean-Up Season
It's time for spring cleaning of your neighborhood! We at Neighbors West-Northwest love to see neighbors working together, and that's what neighborhood clean-ups are all about. Six of our twelve neighborhoods are holding neighborhood clean-ups this year. Jump on board and volunteer at one or more of the events listed below.
Forest Park Neighborhood Litter Clean-Up and Garlic Mustard Removal
Saturday, April 16th
9:00 AM-1:00 PM
Meet at the intersection of NW Skyline Blvd and NW Germantown Rd
To register for this event, click the Register Now link here.
Hillside Neighborhood Association Household Collection Event
Saturday, May 14th
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Stay tuned for further details
Contact Gary Berger to volunteer.
Linnton Neighborhood Ivy Removal
Saturday, March 19th
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Meet at Ma Olsen Park on the west side of Hwy 30 at NW 107th
Show up to volunteer!
Linnton Neighborhood Association Clean-Up
Friday, April 22nd
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Meet at Ma Olsen Park on the west side of Hwy 30 at NW 107th
Contact Shawn Looney to get involved.
Northwest District Association Clean-Up
Saturday, May 14th
Stay tuned for more details on the NWDA website.
Pearl District Polish the Pearl
Saturday, April 30th
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Meet at Tanner Springs Park
To register for this event, click the Register Now link here.
Sylvan-Highlands Litter Clean-Up
Saturday, April 16th
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Meet at the Starbucks at 1850 SW Skyline
To register for this event, click the Register Now link here.
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Thank you for reading our March e-Newsletter. Please pass it on to others that may be interested, or encourage them to sign up.
Brought to you courtesy of
NEIGHBORS WEST-NORTHWEST
Coalition of Twelve Westside Neighborhoods
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