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Who We Are
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| The Neighbors
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
January 2012 |
Greetings Neighbors,
Welcome to 2012! NWNW is starting off the new year with some new faces: a new NWNW board president, a new crime prevention coordinator, and an as-yet-to-be-determined event coordinator/office assistant. We've been hard at work sifting through stacks of resumes and look forward to meeting our future staff member. Read on to find out what else is new in the new year and what's going on in your neighborhood.
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NWNW Elects New Board President
 At its December meeting, the Neighbors West-Northwest Board elected Peter Stark as Board President. Peter formerly served as the president of the Hillside Neighborhood Association. He is a board member and past president of the Central Eastside Industrial Council (CEIC), and is the current chair of the Cornell Road Sustainability Coalition, working with stakeholders to preserve the Cornell Corridor through sustainable planning and balanced use. His 20-plus years of civic involvement have spanned local development and planning along with City, Metro, and Multnomah County politics. |
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New NW Crime Prevention Coordinator
NWNW welcomes Jenni Bernheisl, the new City Crime Prevention Coordinator for our neighborhoods. A native Oregonian who has been with the City's Crime Prevention Program for over 4 years, she brings with her diverse skills and interests, including organizing neighborhood watches, prescription drug abuse prevention, and elder safety and personal safety.
Jenni previously worked with communities in Portland's East and Southeast neighborhoods. During this time she partnered with multiple agencies and community groups to address considerable safety and crime issues at the NE 82nd Ave. & Jonesmore Max platform and bus stop, making it safer for both riders and pedestrians. Her other accomplishments include starting the city's successful prescription drug turn-in program in 2009 to promote safe disposal and prescription drug abuse awareness.
for nearly three years, and volunteers with the Portland Police Bureau's WomenStrength program as a self-defense instructor.
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New This Year: Portland Winter Farmers Market
Sunshine may be out of season, but you can still get fresh produce and market goods in the open-air at Portland Farmers Market's new Winter Market, every Saturday in January and February. Come on down to the South Park blocks (between SW Salmon and Main) at Shemanski Park and shop for winter produce, meats, cheeses, wine, seafood, baked goods and more. Hot food, warming soups and covered spaces available to chase away the chills. The PSU Market will start up again in March.
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Cornell Road Sustainability Coalition Meeting
The Cornell Road Sustainability Coalition will meet to discuss a solution matrix to address fact-finding issues and concerns that have been generated through the planning process over the past three months. Anyone interested in expressing their views should attend this meeting. Date: Monday, January 23, 2012 Time: 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Place: Audubon Society, 5151 NW Cornell Rd
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NINA Holiday Food Drive Results
Kudos to NINA and area businesses for another successful annual food drive for Northwest Portland Ministries. The drive during November and December netted an estimated 3,500 - 4,000 pounds of food, plus cash donations for NWPM.
NWPM operates several food programs, including their food bank and the Food for Kids Backpack program, as well as many other community service programs. Check out their current volunteer needs if you're interested in donating your time. |
Pearl District Emergency Planning Roundtable
If you live or work in a multi-story building and want to be prepared for an emergency, join the Pearl District Neighborhood Association for this roundtable discussion. Emergency preparedness experts will answer your questions in an informal discussion. Speakers include:
This panel will focus on helping Pearl District residents be prepared for emergencies and situations unique to those living in vertical high-density communities.
Light snacks, dessert and beverages courtesy of sponsor Community Management, Inc.
Questions? Please email or call Jan Valentine at 503-715-2822.Date: Thursday, January 26, 2012 Time: 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Place: PREM Group, 351 NW 12th
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RACC Mural Regulations Workshop
How Did that Mural Get There? The Rules and Regulations for Creating Murals in the City of Portland
Considering a mural project to improve your community? Join Peggy Kendellen, Manager of RACC's Public Art Murals Program; Kristin Cooper, from the City's Bureau of Development Services; and muralists Joe Cotter and Robin Corbo, and get the lowdown on how to navigate the process of realizing a public mural. This workshop will give information and resources for funding and organizing through two distinct paths. More information or to register, click here.
Date: Saturday, February 11, 2012
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Place: New Columbia, Community Education Center, 4625 N. TrentonCost: $20
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Emergency Staging Area in Wallace Park
 If you've been by Wallace Park recently, you may have noticed a new sign. Wallace Park is the designated NET area in the Northwest District: the sign indicates the park is where specially trained NET members will provide assistance to displaced residents following a major emergency. Emergency staging area signs are being installed throughout the City of Portland as part of ongoing emergency preparedness efforts underway in Portland. |
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Celebrate the Year of the Dragon
 The Lunar New Year begins this Monday, January 23. Lan Su Chinese Garden has a special schedule of New Year's events taking place from Jan. 23 - Feb. 6. The Consolidated Chinese Benevolent Society will be hosting a Year of the Dragon banquet celebration, Monday January 30, 6 p.m. at Wong King's, 8733 SE Division (see flyer for more details).
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Special Meeting Notices and Reminders
NWDA Board Meetings in January & February
The January NWDA board meeting will be this Monday, January 23 at the CoHo Theater, 2257 NW Raleigh St. The agenda will include the mayor's NW Parking Plan.
Due to Presidents' Day, the February NWDA board meeting will be on February 27, 6:00 p.m. Legacy Good Samaritan, Building 2 Second Floor Conference Room, 1040 NW 22nd Ave. Board meetings will return to the third Monday of the month in March.
Hillside Neighborhood Association
The next HNA Board meeting will be Tuesday Feb. 7 (rescheduled from 2/14). The agenda will include threatened closure of the Hillside Community Center, Metro Council representation, cuts to TriMet bus service. 7:30 p.m., Hillside Community Center, 653 NW Culpepper Terrace.
Forest Park Neighborhood Association Elections
The annual FPNA election of members of the Board of Directors will be held on Tuesday, February 21, 2012 to fill four positions (three expiring in 2015 and one expiring in 2013). Three candidates receiving the most votes will be elected to full 3-year terms. Tues. Feb. 21, 7:00 p.m. at Willis Community Center, 360 NW Greenleaf. Nob Hill Business Association Membership Drive The Nob Hill Business Association will be holding a general meeting and annual membership drive Weds., Feb. 22, 6:00 p.m. at Ellington's, 1533 NW 24th Ave. Come socialize and learn more about the NHBA. |
Thank you for reading our January e-Newsletter. Please pass it on to others who 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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