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Greetings!
|  The SE Uplift staff offers a heartfelt THANKS to the hundreds of coalition volunteers who share their time, energy, ideas and vision with the community! It is because of neighborhood volunteers that our community is UPLIFTED!
The time you share with the community matters! While it is sometimes
difficult to measure the day-to-day successes, volunteer efforts
contribute to long-lasting, positive changes in our neighborhoods. It
is because of YOU, neighborhood volunteers, that Southeast Portland is such an vibrant and dynamic place to live. THANK YOU for making it so!*----------------------*
Many of our neighborhood associations will be holding board elections in May! To learn more about getting involved in your neighborhood, click on your neighborhood's link to the left <== or contact SE Uplift! |
Important Message from Anne...
| Hello Everyone,
Now is the time to email the City Council to support the funding for neighborhoods and coalition services and staff that comes through the city Office of Neighborhood Involvement. Please send this along to individual neighborhood association folks, board members and neighbors -- anyone you can think of who will help.
The finance folks at the city have recommended that we take the highest level of cuts - nearly half of the Small Grants program funding; in contrast, Commissioner Amanda Fritz is recommending the 'Right Budget for ONI', which (while taking an overall 4% cut) restores the grants program and protects coalition core services and direct support to neighborhoods.
We need as many emails as possible! Short and to the point...
Click HERE for guidelines for writing your email.Thank You for your support!! Anne Dufay
Executive Director
SE Uplift Neighborhood Coalition 503-232-0010 ext.311
anne@southeastuplift.org
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Neighborhood News
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The SE Portland Tool Library (SEPTL) Opens Saturday, May 1st! The Library is located at St. David's Episcopal Church, 2800 SE Harrison. Festivities, food and refreshments from noon to 1 with recognition of those people who have made the SE Portland Tool Library a reality. All neighbors within SE Uplift Coalition boundaries can borrow tools for FREE for one week!
**How can you help?
- Donate tools and receive a tax deduction form you can use on your 2010 taxes.
- Volunteer! SEPTL is an all-volunteer run operation and we need volunteers to help keep
the Library operating on Saturdays.
SE Uplift Coalition Neighborhood Spring Clean-Up: Click Here!
Clean out your basement, empty out your attic, get to know your neighbors and support your neighborhood association!
Join us Saturday for the 4th Annual82nd Ave. of Roses Parade
The Farmers Markets are back! Check in with Portland Farmers Market to get up-to-date information on markets. The South Tabor Spring Plant and Seed Exchange will be held on Saturday, April 24 from 11am to 2pm on the front lawn of the Trinity Fellowship church at 2700 SE 67th Ave. It'll be at the corner of SE 67th and Clinton. |
| Sustainability |
Last Day to sign-up for Phase II is May 1st!!!
Last year's Solarize Portland effort resulted in 120 homeowners working together to build a 350kW clean energy power plant (equal to taking 650 cars off the road) right here on the roofs of SE Portland!
Southeast Uplift and Imagine Energy are partnering again to offer Solarize SE, Phase II! Don't miss this amazing opportunity to be part of the solution. Connect with us at one of the upcoming free workshops. If you have comments or questions, contact SE Uplift's Sustainability Coordinator, Tim O'Neal at tim@southeastuplift.org or 503-232-0010 x 313.
  Earth Day for All and the Challenge of Inequity:
A Free Public Talk by Ron Sims, One of the Nation's Foremost Leaders on
Sustainability and Racial Justice
Friday, April 23, 10:30-11:45am
Click HERE For more information Practice of Hope: A three hour workshop
May 22, 2010 - 9:00 am until Noon
Location in downtown Portland
Presenters: Jeanne and Dick Roy |
Land Use
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 Portland Plan Phase II
The Portland Plan will be the City's road map for the next 25 years, guiding our direction as the city grows and changes. We face some real challenges, and our response to those challenges will create the Portland of 2035 - the city of our children and grandchildren.
Whether you're new to the Portland Plan or you participated in Phase I, we want to hear your ideas and dig deeper into the issues that Portland faces. So get involved.
Northeast Workshop, April 29, 6:30-9 pm, Beaumont Middle School, Cafeteria
4043 NE Fremont Street. More information HERE.
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| Community Classes, Events and Workshops
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The Youth Planning Program is excited to announce that money is now available directly to youth to improve their communities! Click HERE for details.
A pool of $7,000 is available for community-based projects initiated, designed, and run by youth 21 and under. The Youth Action Grants Program will provide grants of up to $1,000 to youth or youth groups who want to take action that makes Our Bill of Rights: Children + Youth and Portland's community vision a reality.
The Portland Fine Arts Guild (PFAG)
Workshops are held the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Mondays of each month. Open to the public.
In May we are featuring Steve Kleier, a favorite teacher and professional artist. www.stevekleier.com. Bring your watercolors, paper and drawing materials; or your preferred medium.
ReVisioning Value 2010
SE Uplift neighbors receive 20% off*. Register online or call 503.226.2377. Use the Discount Code: SECOALITION. *40% until Friday, April 23rd.
Architectural Heritage Center: Events, Programs & Gallery Exhibits for Spring 2010 |
Big-time Lunch Tour
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 What is the SE Uplift BLT? Well, it is a fantastic excuse for the SE Uplift staff to do two of our favorite things: eat lunch and explore your neighborhood!
We have been alphabetically eating our way through the coalition, one neighborhood at a time. The BLT provides an opportunity for us to become better acquainted with each of our wonderful neighborhoods. Each neighborhood offers a unique history and special charm which reflects the collective character of it's residents. We hope you can join us when we are in your neighborhood!
2010 BLT Tour Dates!
4/29: Reed
5/13: Richmond
5/27: Sellwood Moreland (SMILE)
6/10: South Tabor
6/24: Sunnyside
7/8: Woodstock |
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Thank you for your support! To donate to SE Uplift, send a check to 3534 SE Main Street, Portland, OR 97214 or visit our website. Your donations help sponsor community volunteers and citizen participation in your neighborhood!
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