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Our 42nd Ave NPI Community Design Fair |  Tuesday, February 19th, St. Charles Church Gymnasium, 5310 NE 42nd Ave. 6-9 PM. Beginning with a grand kickoff party in early 2012 and continuing through the year, Our 42nd Avenue has been collecting your visions for our community. Help us take the next step together, as we apply those visions to designs that will help shape the community's future! The results of this event will directly inform the City's Comprehensive Plan Update and district zoning, effectively laying the groundwork for the future of our district. This is a fun, family-friendly event with free local food, music, language services and door-prizes! Whether you live, work, study or play in our community, all community members are welcome. |
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Northeast Health Fair March 3rd |  The health fair will provide health screenings and information to community members living in Northeast Portland. This free community event will take place March 3rd from 9a-2p at St. Charles Church, 5310 NE 42nd. There will be healthy living demonstrations, as well as free screenings for diabetes, vision, glaucoma, hearing, and blood pressure and other health related services. Activities for children will include face painting, a real Fire Truck, a visit from "The Nose", and prizes. Representatives from Community Cycling will be providing free minor bike repairs. Bike helmets for $5 with free fitting will also be available. The health fair is a collaborative effort organized by Northeast Neighborhood Nurses, a group health care professionals living in the NE area. |
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Grant Funds Available for Watershed Projects! |  The Bureau of Environmental Services is inviting proposals for community-based projects that benefit neighborhoods and improve watershed health in the City of Portland. The Community Watershed Stewardship Program (CWSP) provides grants of up to $10,000 subject to 2013-2014 budget approval. Applications are due by Friday, March 29 at 4:00 p.m. The program funds projects that include neighborhood safety, health and livability; youth leadership and skills development; community gardens and green spaces; art and education; cleanup and restoration; and stormwater management. For more information, to download an application, grant workshops, or for help developing project ideas and putting together an application; go to www.portlandoregon.gov/bes/stewardship, call 503-823-7917 or email shannon.jamison@portlandoregon.gov. |
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2013 Youth Action Grants Program |  The City of Portland and the Associated Students of Portland Community College are excited to announce that applications for grant money are now available for youth to create a project and improve their communities! Please help spread the word. $10,000 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 actions that help make Our Bill of Rights: Children + Youth a reality. To be eligible, please attend an upcoming workshop. For more details, check out 2013 Youth Action Grants Program . The application deadline is Thursday, February 21. |
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Comprehensive Plan Update Workshops |  The Working Draft Part 1 (Goals & Policies-Urban Design Framework, Alternative Growth Scenarios) gives all who are interested time to review and discuss with friends and neighbors. All Portlanders are invited to learn more about the draft plan and provide feedback during the public workshops in February and March. The workshop is an opportunity to identify issues, concerns, needs or ideas that can help make the Working Draft more reflective of community priorities. For more information check the website . Public Workshop Schedule:
- February 19, 6-9p at Multnomah Art Center
- February 26, 5:30-8:30p at De La Salle North Catholic High School
- February 28, 5:30-8:30p at Franklin High School
- March 2, 10-1p at David Douglas High School
- March 9, 10-1p at Beaumont Middle School
- March 5, 5-8p at PSU
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Portland Community Media Announces New Productions Program |  PCM is excited to announce our new Community Productions program. We will be partnering with local non-profit and community organizations to cover local events and create programming for the public access channels and Comcast's Video-on-Demand, and we need your help!
Each production will be supervised by Joe Glode, PCM's Community Productions Coordinator, and staffed by PCM's volunteers and interns.
It will be a great opportunity to refine your production skills and learn new ones while producing local programming and collaborating with organizations throughout Portland. Anyone who is interested must be field or studio certified through PCM's media education workshops. If you are interested in being a part of the "pool" of volunteers for this project, and are willing to be contacted about future projects, please visit http://www.pcmtv.org/forms/community-productions-signup-form. |
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Naturescaping and Rain Garden Workshops |  Want to generate neighborhood interest? Curious about landscaping options that are good for people, water & wildlife? Hosting a workshop may be for you! Our free Naturescaping & Rain Garden Workshops teach sustainable gardening practices that reduce pollution, conserve water, and make your yard a healthy place for people, pets and wildlife. Workshops are hosted by individuals, neighborhood associations, businesses and other community groups. For some, hosting is simply a way to connect with neighbors; for many it is a creative & engaging way to promote the mission of their organization and to boost community involvement. To learn more visit http://www.emswcd.org/workshops-events/bring-a-workshop-to-your-communityor contact Katie Meckes at 503-935-5368 or katie@emswcd.org. We look forward to partnering with you! |
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Special Events |  Portland Parks and Recreation www.portlandparks.org
Local Farmers Market Listing click here
Resolutions Northwest Mediation Workshops
Our United Villages
www.ouvcommunityoutreach.org
Columbia Slough Watershed Councilevent calendar-Slough Celebration Feb 8 6-9:30p
Gateway Green Event www.gatewaygreenpdx.org
Environmental Justice Talks Feb 6 5:30-8:30p 4610 N. Trenton-New Columbia
Exciting Arts (photography) Engagement Opportunity for Portland Youth email alexney@mystoryworkshops.org for details www.mystoryworkshops.org
Madison High School Food Week March 18-22
CNN Land Use, Transportation and Open Space Committee Meeting Feb. 4 7-8:30p CNN, 4415 NE 87th-CRC toll impact and PBOT High Crash Corridor on NE Sandy Blvd.
Visit our calendar www.cnncoalition.org
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