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Madison High School's Food Week, March 16-22 |
 Food Week is a week-long event to bring the community together to think critically about where food comes from and how it impacts our health, our lives, and the planet. There are three main events that Madison HS students, families, staff, and the extended community are invited to: Garden Work Party, March 16th 1:30pm-3:30pm; Family Movie Night, March 19th 5pm-7pm (light snacks provided); Free Community Dinner! March 21st 5pm-7pm $1-5 suggested donation & Bring-Your-Own-Bowl Spring Concert, 7pm. Please contact Susan Wiencke swiencke@pps.net for more information.
Funded in part by the Central NE Neighbors Neighborhood Grant Program/ONI. |
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Grand Opening of Helensview Community Garden in Sumner! |  Portland Parks & Recreation in partnership with the Sumner Association of Neighbors, Helensview School, Multnomah Educational School District and Parkrose School District, invite the community to the grand opening of PP&R's Helensview Community Garden. The Helensview Community Garden is the 46th garden in the network of community gardens managed by the City. The Helensview Community Garden is the first partnership between Parkrose School District and Portland Community Gardens. PP&R Director Mike Abbaté: "The Sumner Association of Neighbors was instrumental in making this project happen by virtue of the idea, proposing the site, and going through proper channels with the schools, school districts and City of Portland." Meet at Helensview School 8678 NE Sumner St. this Saturday, March 9 from 12-1pm. |
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Join the Rose City Park Neighborhood Association Ballot Measure Forum |  Rose City Park Neighborhood Association Ballot Measure Forum is March 19, 2013 at the Roseway Heights School Cafeteria: 7334 NE Siskiyou (2 blocks S of Fremont, 8 W of NE 82nd) The meeting starts at 7 PM with a potluck and music!
8:00 Introductions/Compression Explanation
8:05 Renew 5-year Children's Fund (26-150)
8:12 Metro local option for Green Space (26-152)
8:19 Comments on 26-150 & 152
8:26 Supporters of 26- 151 (Healthy Kids)
8:36 Opponents of 26-151 (Clean Water)
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Governor, School Board to Host Town Hall at Madison High School |  Governor John Kitzhaber and the Portland School Board will hold a town hall meeting Monday March 18 on education improvement and investment. Governor Kitzhaber will begin with a presentation to the school board and take board questions. Following board questions, the governor and the school board will take questions from the general public.The meeting will be from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Madison High School, 2735 NE 82nd Ave. The meeting will be streamed live at pps.net and broadcast on Comcast channel 28. Join and ask the governor your questions about schools! |
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Living Stages presents Eastside Forum Preview for the 82nd Avenue Community! |  Come see the forum theatre created by community residents of 82nd Avenue Neighborhoods, at the Eastside Forum Preview, Sunday, March 10th at 7:30 at Montavilla United Methodist Church (232 SE 80th Avenue). Community performers will present a series of scenes about issues they think the 82nd Avenue community should address. Audience members will have the chance to vote on what scene they want to 'forum', and step onto the stage to try to change the outcome of the play. For more information, call 503-334-7491 or go to www.teatrocambio.org. Free! Donations are welcome and support performances during the summer months.
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Join Portland's Community and Police Relations Committee at CNN May 15 |  The City of Portland Community and Police Relations Committee (CPRC) is hosting their regular meeting at Central NE Neighbors (CNN) to broaden participation from all areas on Wednesday, May 15, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at 4415 NE 87th Ave. All welcome! CPRC is a subcommittee of the City of Portland Human Rights Commission (HRC). The CPRC's purpose and mission to bring together members of Portland's diverse communities and its police officers to improve community and police relations, further an authentic community policing culture, serve as an advisory body, and promote dignity, understanding, and respect in police and community interactions. The Chair of the CPRC serves on the Human Rights Commission. The CPRC is comprised of 15 members - of whom 5 are Human Rights Commissioners, 5 are Portland Police Bureau members (sworn), and 5 are additional Community Members. |
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2013 Sunday Parkways Schedule is Out! |  The Portland Bureau of Transportation announced this year's dates and locations for five Sunday Parkways. The five dates and locations scheduled for Sunday Parkways 2013 are:
- May 12 in East Portland;
- June 23 in Northeast Portland;
- July 28 in North Portland;
- August 25 in Southeast Portland; and,
- September 29 in Southwest Portland.
Sunday Parkways is a series of free community events opening the city's largest public space - its streets - for people to walk, bike, roll and discover active transportation. Estimates put total attendance at more than 100,000 annually. Residents and visitors say they come to enjoy the traffic-free loop of streets connecting parks and schools filled with activities, music and vendors. It's safe, family-friendly and a chance to meet neighbors www.PortlandSundayParkways.org. |
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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 . The next public workshop is scheduled for this Saturday March 9, 10-1p at Beaumont Middle School. |
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Pedestrian Advisory Committee Seeks New Members |  The Portland Bureau of Transportation announced today it's seeking new members for the Pedestrian Advisory Committee. The PAC advises the City of Portland - particularly the Transportation Bureau - on matters that encourage and enhance walking as a means of transportation, recreation, wellness and environmental enhancement. The PAC has from nine to 15 members who represent a cross-section of Portlanders, including walking and mobility advocates, neighborhood activists, environmental design professionals and citizens-at-large.The PAC meets the third Tuesday each month in the evening at City Hall. Members are appointed to a 4-year term. Applications are due by 5 PM Thursday, April 18, 2013. The PAC strongly encourages applicants to attend PAC meetings prior to the application deadline to see the PAC in action and understand its operations. The PAC membership application, information about the PAC and meeting times are available at http://www.portlandoregon.gov/transportation/34964. |
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Assistance in your Neighborhood After a Major Earthquake |  After a major, destructive earthquake, phone systems could crash. Computers, smart phones and other communication devices may become useless. If you're sick, injured or in danger, how will you call for help? The Portland Bureau of Emergency Management (PBEM) is in the process of establishing 48 Basic Earthquake Emergency Communication Node (BEECN) sites throughout the city. BEECNs are places to go for emergency assistance and information during a post-earthquake communications blackout. Workers at BEECN sites will use radios to relay calls for help to first responders. During this time, OPB radio 91.5 FM may broadcast official emergency messages directly from the City of Portland. A map of BEECNs arrived in all Portlanders' mailboxes in December. Updated information is available at www.PublicAlerts.org. PBEM's goal is to have each of these temporary nodes activated under a clearly marked red and white shelter within 24 hours of an earthquake, if needed. |
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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. |
Make Connections through Gardens & Learning: Host a FREE Workshop! |  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 Council event calendar-Slough 101 March 9 9-1p
Gateway Green events www.gatewaygreenpdx.org
Let Us Build Cully Park events www.letusbuildcullypark.org
Today! Oregonlive live chat discussion with Commissioner Steve Novick March 6 12:30p
http://www.oregonlive.com/portland/index.ssf/2013/03/live_chat_with_portland_city_c.htmlincart_opinion
Sandy Boulevard High Crash Corridor Project Open House March 6 6:30-8:30p Hollywood Senior Center 1820 NE 40th Ave.
Planning Commission Hearing Minimum Parking Requirements for Multi-Unit Buildings March 12 12:40p 1900 SW 4th Ave. Suite 2500 psc@portlandoregon.gov
Regional Arts & Culture Council Workshop in Cully: Grant Writing for Women of Color March 16 10-1p 6856 NE Killingsworth Contact: Tonisha Toler, ttoler@racc.org -Presenter: S. Renee Mitchell
Land Use Review Hearing Dharma Rain Center Proposal (Lavelle Landfill site by NE 82nd) March 20 9a 1900 SW 4th Ave.
82nd Avenue of Roses Parade April 27 10a Eastport Plaza 82nd & Holgate (start)
CNN Land Use, Transportation and Open Space Committee Meeting April 1 7-8:30p CNN, 4415 NE 87th Ave.
Visit our calendar www.cnncoalition.org
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