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West- Northwest Coalition promotes direct participation in grassroots democracy
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Activist e-News
March 2012 |
Greetings Neighbors,
Now that we've all sprung forward, the next few weeks will be picking up momentum, with workshops, cleanups, forums, and more. We're also happy to announce that the Northwest Heights Neighborhood Association is active again and will be holding a general meeting and elections next week. Read on for the details on this and other upcoming events. |
Let's Prepare Together: Emergency Prep
 Let's Prepare Together is a hands-on workshop for all Coalition residents that will provide practical information to increase personal safety, reduce risk, and organize neighbors before, during and after an emergency or disaster. It will also connect residents with city and county agencies, non-profit institutions, and community businesses who are working on pieces of the preparedness puzzle. Presenters from the Red Cross, City of Portland, and Multnomah County will share easy and practical ways to help you get prepared. The workshop will include speakers, exhibitors, snacks, door prizes, and children's activities. Date: Wednesday, April 18, 2012 Time: 5:30 - 8:00 pm Place: Northwest Neighborhood Cultural Center, 1819 NW Everett, Looking Glass Room (entrance on NW 18th) Organized by the Northwest District Association and Neighbors West-Northwest, with support from the Portland Bureau of Emergency Management, Northwest Neighborhood Cultural Center, City of Portland Office of Neighborhood Involvement and the Northwest Children's Theater and School.
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Neighborhood Elections: Northwest Heights
The Northwest Heights Neighborhood Association has been quiet for the last several years, but will be having an annual meeting to elect a board and vote to adopt new bylaws. This meeting is key to restarting the neighborhood association and represents the collective efforts of members from several homeowners associations and areas of the neighborhood with a variety of interests.
To learn more about the proposed bylaws, visit the NW Heights page on the NWNW website. We encourage you to sign up to become a member in advance of the meeting. Download a membership application here. For additional information contact
Date: Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Time: 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Place: TVF&R Station 60, 8585 NW Johnson St
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Extreme Dog Park Makeover: Cast Your Vote
 Portland Parks & Recreation, Banfield Pet Hospital and the Trail Blazers are partnering to give one of Portland's dog parks an extreme makeover this fall! The Northwest District's very own Wallace Park, at NW 25th Ave. and Raleigh, is one of three candidates. Voting ends March 31. Cast your vote online here.
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Neighbors Talk Back to TriMet About Cuts
TriMet is considering significant service cutbacks impacting lines 16, 17, and 77, which serve Linnton, the Northwest District and Northwest Industrial Area, and St. Johns. The proposed changes would limit accessibility for both residents and workers. In response, the Linnton Neighborhood Association helped mobilize residents in these areas with a petition, collecting well over 1,000 signatures in just a few weeks - and more petitions keep coming in. In addition, TriMet is planning to eliminate route 18, the only route serving the Hillside neighborhood. View proposed changes at the TriMet website. NW residents are encouraged to attend a public hearing on Wednesday, March 21, 4:30 - 6:30 PM, in the Portland Building Auditorium, 1120 SW 5th. |
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Meet the Candidates at These Forums
NWNW/SWNI Candidate and Ballot Measure ForumNeighbors West-Northwest, in conjunction with Southwest Neighborhoods, Inc. and the Multnomah Neighborhood Association, is hosting a Candidate and Ballot Measure Forum in an effort to provide the residents in our coalition the opportunity to meet the candidates, hear the issues, get answers to questions and make informed decisions. The panels will feature candidates for city commissioner positions 1 and 4, and will focus on the Multnomah County library levy, as well as issues concerning westside livability and prosperity. Date: Tuesday, April 10, 2012 Time: Doors open at 6:30 p.m., Forum at 7:00 p.m. Place: Multnomah Center Auditorium, 7688 SW Capitol HwyLeague of Women Voters Candidates Forums The League of Women Voters of Portland Education Fund will present public forums for candidates for Mayor of Portland, Portland City Commissioners, and Metro Councilor for Districts 5 and 6. All three forums will be held in the Board Room of the Multnomah Building, 501 S.E. Hawthorne. More info at the LWV website.
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Mayoral Candidates Forum: 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
City Commissioner Candidates Forum: 2:30 - 4:00 p.m.Thursday, April 5, 2012 Metro Candidates Forum: 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Voter deadlines: The last day to register to vote is April 24. Ballots will be mailed to voters on April 27. Completed ballots must be received at an official ballot drop-off site by 8 p.m. on May 15. |
Get the Poop on Preparedness
The Pearl District NA is hosting the second in its roundtable series on emergency preparedness. This month's panel will cover what to do when sewer and water services are not available following a disaster.
Mathew Lippincott and Molly Danielsson of the Cloacina Project will share simple and effective ideas to assure safe and hygienic sanitation. Chad Withrow of Water Department Emergency Management tells you where to find drinkable water and how to ensure it's safe. These tips are applicable for a single unit, building, or business.
There's been a huge response for this session, and seating is limited, so please reserve your spot now. Contact Jan Valentine for more information.
Date: Thursday, March 29, 2012
Time: 5:30 p.m. Place: PREM Group, 351 NW 12th
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Trainings for Neighborhood Leaders
Cleanup Coordinator Workshop
It's time for spring cleaning...in your neighborhood! Besides improving the environment and livability, cleanups are a great way to foster community engagement and mobilize neighbors around a common goal. Get information about planning a successful clean-up event; making the most of resources from SOLV, Portland's Bureau of Planning and Sustainability, and Metro; completing forms and reporting materials; and more. Contact Jennifer Kirk, 503 823-4265, for more information.
Date: Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Time: 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Place: Good Samaritan Hospital, Bldg 2, second floor conference room, 1040 NW 22nd Avenue
Neighborhood Associations and Their Members: Roles and Responsibilities This is the second in a series by Oregon non-profit legal expert Cynthia Cumfer. This free training covers the roles, rights and responsibilities of the membership in neighborhood associations. For more information and to register, click here. Date: Thursday, March 29, 2012 Time: 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Place: St. Philip Neri Catholic Church, Carvlin Hall 2408 SE 16th & Division
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Emerson School Planning MuralThe Emerson School is pleased to announce the upcoming creation of a mural on their school at 105 NW Park Avenue, planned for May, 2012 (dependent upon weather). There will be a community meeting with the lead artist and interested friends and neighbors to provide input about the mural's design. All welcome to attend! Light refreshments provided. IDLWW is generously donating space for this meeting. For more information, contact the Emerson School at 503 525-6124. Date: Monday, April 16, 2012 Time: 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Place: 135 NW Park Ave
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Save the Date: Earth Day Events - April 21
Earth Day is April 21 and many neighborhoods have teamed with
SOLV for cleanup and environmental restoration projects.
Forest Park Annual Clean Up
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Meet at intersection of NW Germantown Road & NW Skyline Blvd.
A yearly cleanup to remove roadside litter and invasive garlic mustard. Refreshments and lunch provided. Families are welcome. Register to volunteer online through SOLV. For more information contact Leslie Hildula.
 Polish the Pearl
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Graffiti Busters will work alongside cleanup volunteers. Contact Jan Valentine for more information.
Sylvan-Highlands Neighborhood Cleanup
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., Meet at Starbucks, 1850 SW Skyline Blvd. SHNA hosts the 12th consecutive neighborhood cleanup to collect roadside trash. Children must be supervised by their adult. Dress for weather, wear gloves and sturdy shoes. Free coffee, tea and treats all morning. Sign up to volunteer through SOLV. For more information contact Frani Storzbach or visit the SHNA website.
Northwest District Third Saturday Cleanup
9:00 - 10:30 a.m. Meet at Elephants Deli, 115 NW 22nd Ave.
A special Earth Day edition of this monthly litter and graffiti cleanup. Thanks to Food Front, Elephants Deli, Trader Joes and Legacy Good Sam Hospital for local sponsorship, to SOLV for supplies, and to NWNW and ONI for financial support. For more information contact Fran Goldstein.
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Special Notices & AnnouncementsNWDA H&E Committee Renamed Air Quality CommitteeThe Northwest District Association's current Health & Environment Committee has been renamed the Air Quality Committee to reflect its focus on this issue. The next AQC meeting is Monday, April 9, 2217 NW Johnson. For more information contact Sharon Genasci. Visit the NWDA website for updates. Nob Hill Business Association General MeetingThe next general meeting will be Wednesday, March 21, 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. at the Holiday Inn Express, 2333 Vaughn. An update on the Con-way master plan is on the agenda.
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Thank you for reading our March e-Newsletter. Please pass it on to others who may be interested, or encourage them to sign up.
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NEIGHBORS WEST-NORTHWEST
Coalition of Twelve Westside Neighborhoods
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