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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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Greetings Neighbors,
The Oregon State primary may be over, but that doesn't mean elections aren't still going on in some of our neighborhoods. Linnton and NINA had elections earlier this month, and the NWDA and Downtown Neighborhood association will be having their annual meetings and elections next week. Read on for more events and trainings coming up.
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Annual Meetings & Elections
If you're a member of the Northwest District Association or the Portland Downtown Neighborhood Association, don't miss these important meetings:
NWDA Annual Meeting & Elections
Date: Monday, May 21, 2012
Time: 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. (balloting takes place from 6:00 - 7:15 p.m.)
Place: Legacy Good Sam, Wistar Morris Room,1015 NW 22nd Ave
Nine candidates declared for the nine positions open for the NWDA Board of Directors. Those candidates are: Mark Bell, Don Genasci, Juliet Hyams, Casey Murry, Josh Olsen, Mary Ann Pastene, Steve Pinger, Phil Selinger, Kathy Sharp. There is one candidate for President: Ron Walters. Balloting will close at 7:15 PM. The annual meeting program includes the elections, a state of the neighborhood address by President Ron Walters and committee updates.
To vote in the election, you must be a member of NWDA as a resident, a property owner, or a representative of a business or non-profit organization. Your membership application must have been received as of noon May 16th, 2012.
For members who are unable to attend the meeting but would like to vote, absentee ballots are available weekdays at Neighbors West-Northwest, 2257 NW Raleigh, between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. until Monday, May 21st.
Portland Downtown Neighborhood Association Annual Meeting & Elections
Date: Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Time: 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Place: Loaves & Fishes, 1032 SW Main Street
At the Annual Meeting, members will elect the board and vote on revisions to the Portland DNA Bylaws. All 11 board member seats are up for election. Nominees are: Wm.T. Barnes, Rose Ann Clementi, Daniel Friedman, Jennifer Geske, Jon Joiner, Mary Loos, Marvin L. Mitchell, Wendy Rahm, Steve Trujillo, Erik Tucker, James P. Werner, Felicia Williams, and Bob Wright. Candidate bios are available here; a list of proposed bylaw changes is available here. To vote, you must be a Portland DNA member and have attended at least one meeting in the 12 months prior to the Annual Meeting. You can apply for membership online or download an application here.
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PHLUSH Hosting WTO Founder Jack Sim  PHLUSH will host World Toilet Organization Founder Jack Sim on Sunday, June 3 and Monday, June 4. Jack is an international media celebrity and inspiring advocate for human dignity. He put the spotlight on the 2.6 billion humans who lack toilets, and helped get the UN to include sanitation in Millennium Development Goals. Jack was one of Time Magazine's Heroes of the Environment, and his quirky personality and effective advocacy abilities come across in this short video, Meet Mr. Toilet.
Jack will meet with local sanitation entrepreneurs, governmental organizations, schools, and tour Portland Loos during his visit. Jack still has openings to talk with journalists and interested groups. Direct interview and meeting requests to abby@phlush.org. Jack's public appearances will be posted at the PHLUSH website next week. Everyone is encouraged to come meet Mr. Toilet.
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Neighborhoods Cleaned Up in April
Northwest Portland neighborhoods are a little cleaner this month thanks to several cleanup events that took place in April in conjunction with Earth Day. The annual events in Forest Park, the Pearl District, the Northwest District, and Sylvan Highlands were a huge success.
At Polish the Pearl, over 100 volunteers collected 2,000 lbs. (yes, one ton!) of mixed waste and 75 lbs. of recyclables, while Graffiti Busters tackled graffiti. Sylvan-Highlands saw 44 volunteers remove 2,000 lbs of mixed waste. Northwest District neighbors continued their monthly efforts to remove litter, graffiti, and beautify the neighborhood. Forest Park Neighborhood Association's annual clean up and garlic mustard pull hauled in 800 lbs of invasive vegetation (see article below). Meanwhile, the Goose Hollow Foothills League is planning a graffiti cleanup on Saturday, June 16. Watch the GHFL website for more info.
Thanks to all the volunteers for their help in keeping our neighborhoods clean!
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Time for Garlic Mustard to Go
 Residents and friends of Forest Park are on a mission to get rid of garlic mustard. No, they're not cleaning out their refrigerators. Garlic mustard sounds like a condiment (and was originally introduced to North America as a culinary herb), but it's actually an invasive plant that crowds out native plants and wildflowers along roadsides and in shady areas such as forest understories. Garlic mustard matures in the spring, and once it flowers and goes to seed, it's all over. Literally, it's all over the place - the stuff spreads like wildfire. Every year at this time, in coordination with Skyline Ridge Neighbors, the Skyline Grange, Metro, and West Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation, the Forest Park Neighborhood Association coordinates a garlic mustard pull, targeting the plant. With the sudden warm weather, it's even more urgent this year to get out and clear out the garlic mustard before it has a chance to form seed pods. The FPNA recently gathered a whopping 800 pounds of the stuff, clearing room for native species to thrive. For more information about garlic mustard eradication in Forest Park, check out this article on the FPNA's website.
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NWNW Annual Fundraiser Wrap Up
 Thanks to everyone who came out last week for our annual fundraising event. Our guests were treated to a dynamic performance of Hard Times. A special thanks to CoHo Productions and Salem Repertory Theater for donating the space and performance, and to these event sponsors and donors: - Aramark Uniform Services
- Elephants Delicatessen
- Fred Meyer
- Lompoc Brewing
- Nancy Stovall
- Ron Walters
- Trader Joe's
- Trellis Earth Products
- The Dragonfly Coffee House
- Harold Hutchinson, HHclick
- Lan Su Chinese Garden
- PHLUSH
- Portland Children's Museum
- Portland Timbers
- Walnut City WineWorks
If you missed the fundraiser but would still like to contribute to NWNW, you can donate through our website. And if you'd like to see Hard Times and support local theater, the play will be running till June 2. Tickets are available through CoHo Theater.
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Ready for Anything: More Emergency Prep
You can't be too prepared for a disaster, and there's always more to learn to help yourself and your community deal with emergencies and their aftermath. Check out these upcoming events. Pearl Emergency Preparedness Roundtable #3The Pearl District Neighborhood Association Livability Committee has made emergency preparedness in its vertical, high-density community a priority. At this round table, the law firm of Vial Fotheringham will be available to address possible liability concerns for emergency preparedness planning committees, apartment managers, and HOA boards. To learn more, contact Jan Valentine at 503 715-2822 or visit the Pearl District website. Date: May 31, 2012 Time: 5:30 PM Place: Pinnacle Pavilion, 1210 NW 10th Ave. Resilience Preparedness Expo
Organized by our colleagues up at Northeast Coalition of Neighborhoods, this all-day expo is packed with an abundance of presenters, vendors, and skills workshops , with an emphasis on resilience through community building. This event is free but registration is required. Register online here. Date: Saturday June 2, 2012 Time: 10:00am-5:00pm Place: King School, 4906 NE 6th Ave. |
ABC's of Land Use Workshop
This popular workshop offered by the City lays it all out and demystifies land use codes and processes for neighborhood volunteers.
Learn the basics and get hands-on experience with a land use review case study, including review of a development proposal and site plan, identification of relevant issues, and effective ways to respond to the approval criteria. Presented by Joan Fredericksen, Bureau of Planning and Sustainability, and Paul Leistner, Office of Neighborhood Involvement.
This workshop is free and refreshments will be provided.
Pre-registration is required. Space is limited to 30 people. Register online here (you must have or create a City of Portland account).
Date: Saturday, June 9, 2012
Time: 9:00 a.m - 1:00 p.m.
Place: SWNI, Multnomah Arts Center, Room 30, 7688 SW Capitol Hwy.
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NWDA Tree Inventory Needs Volunteers
The Northwest District is one of three neighborhoods in the City of Portland's 2012 tree inventory. Volunteers will identify, measure, and map street trees. This is a great opportunity to participate in tree stewardship, improve your tree identification skills and learn more about assessing tree health and site conditions.
Team Leaders must attend a training session and commit to participate in three inventory work days. Training is offered on Saturday, June 23, at SE Uplift at 3534 SE Main St. Sign up for one session, either 8:30 AM-noon or 1:00-4:30 PM. You can register for the training online.
Inventory work days will be held on Saturdays from 8:30 am to noon from June through September. Register as either a Team Leader or as a general volunteer. The NWDA work days are 7/28, 8/25, 9/8, & 9/22. For more information, see the NWDA website.
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Save the Date: Block Party Planning
With the weather (finally) getting warmer, it's time to start thinking about outdoor events, like block parties and National Night Out. Get tips and resources for planning a successful community event at this upcoming workshop. RSVP is requested. For more information contact Jennifer Kirk, 503 823-4265. Date: Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Time: 6:30 - 7:45 p.m.
Place: NW Library Branch, 2300 NW Thurman
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NWNW Office Closed on Memorial Day
The Neighbors West-Northwest office will be closed Monday, May 28 in observance of Memorial Day. NWNW will reopen on Tuesday, May 29.
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Thank you for reading our May 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
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