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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
October 2011 |
Greetings Neighbors,
We're at that time of year when both the rain and the leaves are coming down. If you're in a Leaf Collection Zone, you'll want to check out the City's information regarding Leaf Days. More about that below, along with other news and events from around our area. |
Crime Prevention Awareness Month
 October is the official month for recognizing crime prevention, while promoting awareness and creating safer, more caring communities. This month, the City of Portland's Crime Prevention Office is presenting a special series of free workshops on topics such as graffiti removal, personal safety on public transit, bicycle safety and security, and more.
Visit the city's Crime Prevention website to find resources and information on events and how you can get involved to prevent crime in your neighborhood.
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Polish the Pearl: Make the Neighborhood ShinePearl District neighbors are getting ready to roll up their sleeves again to clean up litter and graffiti. Volunteers will meet at 9:00 a.m. at Peet's for coffee and to form teams to pick up litter. Graffiti Busters will be working alongside them. Volunteers will receive a brief safety training before the event, and cleanup supplies will be provided. The cleanup will be followed by a recognition luncheon with prizes. Sponsors include Peet's, Metro, SOLV, BPS, Rafia Dental, MSI and Legacy Health Systems. Pre-register at www.solv.org. Look for the event calendar and search for Polish the Pearl. For more information, contact Helen Jones. Date: Saturday, October 22, 2011 Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Place: Meet at Peet's Coffee, 1114 NW Couch, at 9:00 a.m.
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PHLUSH: Water! 2011 & Emergency Sanitation
Learn about emergency sanitation at Water! 2011, a free family festival sponsored by the East Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District. At the PHLUSH booth from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. you can find out how to include the Christchurch Twin No-Mix Toilet in your home emergency preparedness kit. At 11 a.m. graduate students from PNCA will show their prototypes of restrooms designed for use in downtown neighborhoods following a disaster. For more information, see the PHLUSH website. Date: Saturday, October 22 Time: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Place: Humboldt School, 4915 N Gantenbein |
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Neighborhood Leadership Workshop
Building Leaders, Building Your Board! Best Practices for Effective Neighborhood Associations
Are you interested in learning new skills to improve the effectiveness of your neighborhood association? Do you want to meet and share ideas with association members citywide? Do you want to be more effective in your role as a board member? If so, this orientation is for you. Neighbors West-Northwest and SW Neighborhoods, Inc. are coordinating this citywide event for all neighborhood leaders and people interested in learning more about how neighborhoods work.
RSVPs are required for this event. To RSVP, click here.
Date: Thursday, October 27, 2011
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Place: Legacy Good Samaritan, Wistar Morris Room
1015 NW 22nd Avenue
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Have a Safe and Sane Halloween
Halloween should only be scary in a good way. To help keep your trick-or-treaters out of harm's way, check out these Halloween safety tips from the Portland Crime Prevention Office.
Organized Halloween activities are an alternative to door-to-door trick-or-treating. See what's going on at your neighborhood community centers. Here are a few local events:
Hillside Halloween Carnival
Wednesday, October 26, 6 - 8 p.m.
Hillside Community Center, 653 NW Culpepper Terrace
This family-friendly party is always a huge hit. Come in costume and bring canned food donations for the Sunshine Division. Tickets are available in advance or at the door, $3 per child or $5 per family. Game tickets are 4 for $1. Bring 2 cans and receive 4 free game tickets (maximum 4 free game tickets per family). For more information contact the Hillside Community Center at 503 823-3181.
Halloween Parade & Trick-or-Treating at Saturday Market
Sunday, October 30th at the Saturday Market
North Waterfront Park and SW Ankeny Plaza
Make Your Own Trick or Treat Bag (11a.m .- 3 p.m.), Costume Parade & Contest (12 p.m.), Trick-or-Treat Adventures (12:30 - 3 p.m.).
Parents and children are invited to join the Costume Parade at 12 p.m. and continue into a Trick-or-Treat adventure. "Best Costume" wins a $25 gift card to the Market. See the Saturday Market website for info.
Howloween at the Oregon Zoo
Oct. 29 - 30, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Oregon Zoo, 4001 SW Canyon Rd
Costumed trick-or-treaters can participate in an exciting scavenger hunt leading them to activity stations around the zoo. Goodie bags filled with candy and prizes will be given out for completed hunts at the zoo's exit. For more information, see the Oregon Zoo website.
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Sylvan Tree Pruning Workshop
 The southwest hills are lush with mature and beautiful trees. Learn healthy and fortifying tree pruning techniques from a professional arborist and Portland Parks and Recreation/Urban Forestry staff. Participants will have the opportunity to practice what they learn on trees in the East Sylvan Middle School parking lot.
Bring gloves and dress for the weather. Tools and sharp objects will be used. Children must be supervised by their adult at all times. Hot beverages and snacks will be provided by Starbucks and Pizzicato. For more information contact . Date: Saturday, November 5, 2011
Time: 9:30 a.m.
Place: East Sylvan Middle School, 1849 SW 58th Ave. (meet in parking lot)
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Get the Lowdown on Leaf Collection
During November and mid-December the city removes leaves in designated areas for pedestrian, bike and car safety, and to prevent flooding caused by clogged storm drains. Leaf collection for zones in our area starts in late November. Last year the Portland Bureau of Transportation started billing residents for this service in designated leaf collection zones. Fees will still apply this year, and are $30 per home in most areas, although you can submit a form to opt out if you dispose of leaves yourself.
Check PBOT's leaf removal website for full details and to determine if you are in a leaf service zone and when your leaf day pick up is scheduled - zone boundaries have changed. You can also pay or opt out of the service online. Send any questions to leafday@portlandoregon.gov.
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Meeting and Event Reminders
PHLUSH tour of Columbia Wastewater Treatment Plant
Join PHLUSH (Public Hygiene Lets Us Stay Human) Wednesday, October 19 at 11:30 a.m. to learn from experts and get the knowledge needed to influence sound budget and policy decisions regarding urban sanitation and sewers. Space on this tour is limited, so please RSVP to info@phlush.org . The tour will meet at the treatment plant at 5001 N. Columbia Blvd. Visit the PHLUSH website or contact info@phlush.org for more details.
Linnton PhotoVoice Project
Through words and images, members of the Linnton area dramatically illustrate their concerns about their community and commitment to its revitalization.
Exhibit showing through October 31, Coho Theater Lobby, next to Neighbors-West Northwest, 2257 NW Raleigh Ave., then through the month of December at New Seasons Arbor Lodge, 6400 N Interstate Ave.
Portland Composts!
Food scrap composting begins at the end of the month. Starting October 31, all food waste can go into your green curbside recycling bin for collection. See the Portland Composts! website for more information.
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Save the Date
NWNW Coffee Klatch: Arts & Culture
Wednesday, November 9, 9:00 - 10:30 a.m.
Caffe Umbria, 303 NW 12th Ave
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Thank you for reading our October 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
www.nwnw.org |
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