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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
July 2012 |
Greetings Neighbors,
Summer is hitting its stride, and with it come more outdoor activities. Besides farmers markets and free concerts and movies, there are plenty of neighborhood events coming up in the next month, including picnics and National Night Out events. We hope you'll enjoy these opportunities to meet your neighbors and connect with your community.
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National Night Out: Downtown & OTCT  National Night Out (NNO) is a crime and drug prevention event that involves citizens, law enforcement agencies, civic groups, businesses, neighborhood organizations and local officials. The event provides an opportunity for communities to come together to heighten crime and drug prevention awareness, to generate support for local anti-crime programs, to strengthen the partnerships between community and police, and to send a message that neighborhoods are willing to fight back against crime. Portland Downtown National Night Out The Downtown Neighborhood Association's block party is a free event open to the public and is one of Portland's largest NNO events. There will be live music by local band The Usual Suspects, free food and drinks, a raffle supported by donations from local businesses, and an opportunity to meet with community resource groups. Portland police, Fire & Rescue, and community safety and resource groups will be at the event to assist and provide information. Residents of the area are encouraged to attend and meet their neighbors and community safety teams. Local businesses or organizations who wish to participate or donate can contact the Portland Office of Neighborhood Involvement for information at 503 823-3050. (Download flyer) Date: Tuesday, August 7th, 2012
Time: 6:00 PM
Place: South Park Blocks between SW Harrison & SW Montgomery Old Town Chinatown National Night Out Meet OTCT neighbors and enjoy food and drinks provided by local restaurants. Co-sponsored by Floyd's Coffee Shop, Whiskey Bar, and the Old Town Chinatown Neighborhood Association. (Download flyer) Date: Tuesday, August 7th, 2012
Time: 4:30 - 6:30 PM
Place: Patio of Floyd's Coffee Shop, NW Couch & NW 1st Ave.
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Free Concerts Are Back in Season
 Portland's summertime Concerts in the Park series is back, with music in Wallace Park (NW 25th & Raleigh) Thursday July 26th, and in Couch Park Thursdays in August (8/2, 8/9 & 8/16). See the Portland Parks website for a
Also, there's one more concert left in the Sundown at Ecotrust series. The theme is Treasuring Forests, with music from The Builders and the Butchers with Kelli Schaefer.
Date: Thursday, July 26th, 2012 Time: 5:30 - 8:30pm Place: Jean Vollum Natural Capital Center (Ecotrust), 721 NW 9th Ave. For more information, visit the Sundown at Ecotrust website.
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Linnton NA Votes to Oppose Coal Trains
 By Brian Hoop With 47 people in attendance, the Linnton Neighborhood Association membership voted at their July 11th meeting to oppose proposals for the export of coal through NW states and Portland. Key points raised in opposition included: 1) NW values and public policies are intended to prevent climate change; 2) coal is toxic to the health of humans and our environment; 3) coal is a risky bulk mineral market and poor strategy for jobs; and 4) coal trains on local tracks are noisy and back up traffic at crossings. Guest speaker Daniel Serress of Columbia Riverkeepers made the case against coal, highlighting the detrimental impact of coal exports on our neighborhoods and their global impact on climate change. David Harvey of Gunderson Rail made the case in support of the Ambre Energy proposal's barge plan as potentially bringing hundreds of manufacturing jobs to Portland for several years. The LNA's motion praised Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber's call for federal agencies to evaluate the global impact of the six proposals, including a broad environmental analysis examining their impact on climate change. In addition, the motion called upon Gov. Kitzhaber and Oregon's Division of State Lands to not approve this summer the proposal by Ambre Energy for developing export facilities at the Port of Morrow in Boardman and the Port of St. Helens' Port Westward sites. Read the full text of the motion here. |
Are Your Pets Ready for an Emergency?  When you make emergency preparedness plans, don't forget your family pets. In the fourth of their series of emergency preparedness roundtables, the Pearl District Neighborhood Association focuses on providing for the needs of companion animals. Hear from these experts: Sponsored by the Pearl District Neighborhood Association, helping Pearl District residents (and their pets) be prepared for emergencies and situations unique to those living in vertical high-density communities. Questions? Call Jan Valentine at 503/ 715-2822. Date: Thursday, July 26th, 2012 Time: 5:30 p.m. Place: Pinnacle Pavilion, 1210 NW 10th Ave (at Northrup), near Tanner Springs Park Pinnacle Pavilion cannot accommodate pets, so please leave your four-legged friends at home.
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Linnton Summer Picnics
Summer in Linnton brings with it community BBQs that are a chance for families to get out and meet their neighbors.
Linnton's neighbors near the St. Johns bridge had such a fun party last year they decided to throw another bash this year on Saturday, July 28, from 2 PM to 5 PM. There will be a native plant/ethnobotany walk in the park at 2:30 PM as well as some history of the area. For location and info: 503 805-4680.
Waldemere Hill neighbors will gather for a BBQ on Saturday, September 8th from 2 PM to 5 PM. For location and info: 503 702-2801. Hamburgers, veggie patties and soda will be provided at each hillside picnic. Neighbors are encouraged to bring a food dish. Krueger Farms is once again donating fresh produce.
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Sylvan-Highlands Open House
Join the Sylvan Highlands Neighborhood Association for an afternoon of fun while learning about what is happening in your neighborhood. There will be lots of activities for kids: face painting, soccer, games, hopscotch and piņata crackings at 2 and 3 p.m.!
Take this opportunity to give your input about the upcoming Washington Park Plan (which includes paid parking throughout the park) and a Neighborhood Parking Permit program.
Other attendees include local firefighters from Station 16; the Red Cross with information about emergency preparedness; a master gardener; the Backyard Habitat Program; and the Audubon Society with a very large bird.
For more information contact Kristin Nelson.
Date: Sunday, August 12, 2012 Time: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Place: East Sylvan School, 1849 SW 58th Ave.
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Connect With Your Neighborhood Online
 Did you know that many of our neighborhood associations are active on social media? Follow your neighborhood on Twitter, like them on Facebook, join a Yahoo! Group, subscribe to an e-newsletter, or check out some online videos. Social media is a great way to find out what's going on in other neighborhoods as well. Visit our neighborhood social media page to see all the ways you can connect online with your neighborhood association. If you're interested in setting up social media accounts or other electronic communications for your neighborhood, contact NWNW's Lewis Barrett, 503 823-4214.
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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.
Inventory work days will be held on Saturdays from 8:30 am to noon from June through September. Register as a volunteer on one of these work days: 7/28, 8/25, 9/8, & 9/22. For more information, see the NWDA website.
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Art Workshop for Seniors
 Seniors - ignite your creative energies while making art in this enjoyable 6-week class offered through Friendly House. Materials and encouragement are provided to experiment with a wide range of media, including collage, watercolor, pastels, and fabric art. No skills needed, just a desire to (re)discover the fun, relaxation, and stimulation that creative activities offer. By working at your own pace, you can build confidence, share memories, explore feelings and connect with friends, both old and new.
The 6-week class is $40 (scholarships available). Class limited to 12 people. For more information or to sign up, contact Cheri Epstein, 503 887-7671. View flyer here. Date: Mondays, July 26 - August 27, 2012
Time: 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Place: Friendly House, 1737 NW 26th Ave.
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Save the Date: GHFL Annual Picnic  Goose Hollow neighbors are invited to watch a reserve game between the Portland Timbers & the San Jose Earthquakes. Jeld-Wen Field and the Goose Hollow Foothills League are sponsoring this party for Goose Hollow neighbors: residents, business owners and property owners within the GHFL boundaries. Come join your neighbors and cheer on the Timbers to victory!  Free admission, food and drinks. Bring proof of residency or business/property ownership to the GHFL table in the plaza (corner of SW Morrison & SW 20th) before the game to receive your tickets. Tickets are limited to (6) per family and are required for children age 3 and up. Space is limited to the first 100 participants. Check-in begins at 5:00 PM. First come, first served. Date: Sunday, August 26th, 2012
Time: 6:00 PM
Place: Jeld-Wen Field, SW Morrison & 20th
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NWDA Historical Bike Tour Booklet
If you missed the Pedalpalooza bike tour of Northwest, you can still venture out on your own to see some of the historic sites in the Northwest District and Old Town Chinatown. The Historic Preservation League of Oregon and the Northwest District Association partnered to produce an informational booklet that you can use to take a self-guided tour. It includes historical facts and photos, and an illustrated map of the bike tour route. You can download a copy of the PDF booklet here. This project was sponsored by an NWNW Neighborhood Small Grant.
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Meeting Notices & UpdatesCheck our online calendar for the most recent meeting and event updates. Some groups take a summer hiatus or change schedules during summer months. Portland Downtown Land Use and Transportation Committee
Special Meeting #1
Special meeting to discuss Fire Station 21 seismic upgrade & remodel.
Date: Monday, July 23, 2012
Time: 5:30 - 6:45 PM
Place: Eliot Tower, 1221 SW 10th Ave, 3rd Floor meeting room Portland Downtown Land Use and Transportation Committee
Special Meeting #2Discussion of issues regarding the Jefferson West project. This is an opportunity for all interested parties to meet with the developer (Brian Owendoff) and the architect (Steve Poland). The team will go over a PowerPoint presentation of the project, answer questions and take feedback from attendees. Date: Monday, July 23, 2012
Time: 7:00 - 8:30 PM
Place: Jeffrey Building 1st floor meeting room, 1201 SW 11th Ave.
NWDA Sidewalk Management Sub-committee
Date: Thursday, July 26, 2012
Time: 10:00 - 11:00 AM
Place: World Cup Coffee, 1740 NW Glisan
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Thank you for reading our July 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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