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Greetings!
| In the classroom of the garden...
Seeds stirring under the soil, poking up with a sprout - reaching for the sun. Flowers bursting with color enticing bumblebees and butterflies to a sacred dance. Another dance is had by the sun and the rain - a passionate tango that sparks the magnificence of a rainbow.
As you enjoy time in your garden this spring, take note of the processes. From tilling the soil and planting the seeds, to caring for the garden environment to ensure growth. Every step is crucial.
While the result of a garden is a bountiful basket of delicious fruits and vegetables - it is the process that matters most of all. Such a process requires dedication, mindfulness, patience and flexibility.
We can learn a great deal about our proverbial community garden from our backyard or patio gardens. It is not enough to put a seed in the ground - we must take care of the soil, mind the water, add the nutrients and channel the light in order for the seed to emerge and become what it is intended to be.
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Neighborhood News
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 Congratulations to all our newly elected boards! We look forward to collaborating with you on events, projects and initiatives over the next year.
Learn more about board positions HERE
Learn about ONI HERE
Community History Storytelling SE- June 17th, 6pm
St. David of Wales Church at 2800 SE Harrison St.
Connect with the history of Southeast Portland communities.
Laurelhurst Nieghborhood Garage Sale
Father's Day weekend, Saturday, June 19th, from 9:00 to 3:00.
"Thank you to SE Uplift
and State Farm for funding JOIN's beautiful mural! Rodolfo Serna led
students from Madison High School and JOIN participants in the creation
of the mural."
 
The SE Portland Tool Library (SEPTL) Opened Saturday, May 1st and held its Grand Opening on May 15th! The Library is located at St. David's Episcopal Church, 2800 SE Harrison. We look forward to seeing you at the tool library. Participate by:
- Donating tools or funds
- Volunteer time and get to know your neighbors coalition wide!
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!
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| Sustainability |
 Spirit of Portland AwardsNominations are now being accepted for the 25th annual Spirit of Portland Awards. This year a new category has been added: The Sandy Diedrich award for environmental stewardship. If you know an individual or group who has helped make our city a better place to live, consider nominating them for one of the 2010 awards.
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Land Use
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 Depave is excited to announce the first event for Depave Summer 2010! Join us Saturday, June 5, 2010 for the summer kickoff at New Day School in inner SE Portland.
For more information about the Depave program, visit: depave.org |
| Community Classes, Events and Workshops
| Art Connect
Grab a paintbrush and head on down to Lane Middle School to help paint our first community mural! Painting will be taking place Tuesday, June 1st through Friday, June 4th from 4pm-5:30pm in Lane's cafeteria.
Then get a chance to leave your personal mark and sign the mural while enjoying music and snacks at our June Family Night and SUN School showcase Tuesday, June 8th from 5:30pm-7pm.
Lane Middle School is located at 7200 SE 60th Ave in Portland, Oregon. For more information please contact Caroline at (503)916-2000 ext. 72714 or email cknueppel@impactnw.org.
This project is funded in part by the SE Uplift Neighborhood Small Grants program.
4-H Sustainability Leadership and Service Opportunity for Middle and High School Students
Youth Civic Engagement Project is a group of high school seniors currently attending LEP High, located on 2044 E. Burnside St., Leadership and Entrepreneurship Public Charter High School.
The group is designing a resource-based website for our social action plan to increase Youth Civic Engagement. The website will focus on two concepts: volunteer opportunities in the political field, and volunteering in general (community and with the needy).
Please contact katrinar_7@yahoo.com if you have volunteer opportunities available.
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.
Sunday Parkways Schedule:
North Sunday Parkways, June 27, 2010 at Peninsula, Arbor Lodge, and Kenton Parks
East Sunday Parkways, July 18, 2010 at Lents, Bloomington, and Ed Benedict Parks (in conjunction with the East Portland Expo)
Southeast Sunday Parkways, August 18, 2010 at Sunnyside, Colonel Summers, and Laurelhurst Parks plus the Hawthorne Street Fair
Northwest Sunday Parkways, September 26, 2010 at Wallace and Couch Parks plus 13th Avenue side streets
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 NEW Tour Dates!
6/3: Sellwood-Moreland
6/17: South Tabor
7/1: Sunnyside
7/15: Woodstock |
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