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West- Northwest Coalition promotes direct participation in grassroots democracy
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the voices of our constituent Neighborhood Associations as they strive to
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Activist e-News
June 2012 |
Greetings Neighbors,
Is it summer yet? We're just a few days away from the solstice, and the weather is finally starting to catch up. We're all looking forward to warmer days ahead, and some outdoor activities: bike tours, Fourth of July, Concerts in the Park, and more. See you out there in the sunshine!
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Historical NW Neighborhood Bike Tour
 The dream of the 1890s is alive in NW Portland! (If that doesn't mean anything, check out this musical number from Portlandia.) Roll out your penny farthing high-wheeler and wax up your handlebar moustache - or just your handlebars - for a tour of historical sights and places in the Northwest District and Old Town.
Local historians will guide this tour designed by the Historic Preservation League of Oregon. See remnants of the Lewis & Clark Exposition, weird public works projects, Croatian-Irish churches, and architectural quirks of the NW. The ride will be a mostly flat 6 miles at a cruising pace. Ride-goers will receive a souvenir bound tour booklet featuring historical photos and facts about stops on the tour. This event is part of Pedalpalooza.
Date: Saturday, June 23, 2012
Time: 3:15pm - 5:15pm
Place: NW Cultural Center, 1819 NW Everett Street (tour starts inside main lobby; there are bike racks outside)
If you'd like to get help documenting and preserving your neighborhood's history, contact the Neighborhood History Project, neighborhoodhistory@gmail.com |
Community Event Planning Workshop
Getting ready to plan a block party or other outdoor event? Come to this free workshop and get the ins and outs of planning community events, receive event planning tips, and uncover resources that will help your event be successful! The Portland Bureau of Transportation will discuss street closure permits. The Office of Neighborhood Involvement Crime Prevention staff will discuss the benefits of the National Night Out program. This workshop will assist project coordinators in developing events like block parties, Park(ing) Day, outdoor movies, National Night Out, and other local events.
RSVP is requested. For more information contact Jennifer Kirk, 503 823-4265. Date: Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Time: 6:30 - 7:45 p.m.
Place: NW Library Branch, 2300 NW Thurman
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Hillside Parade: A July Fourth Tradition  Hillside neighbors are invited to join a summertime tradition. Don your red, white & blue and decorate bikes, trikes and wagons! Join the parade and wind your way down the hill behind an official city escort to Hillside Community Center for a neighborhood picnic! Activities for kids. Bring a blanket and sunscreen and stay a while! Hot dogs, chips and soda provided by Hillside Neighborhood Association. Last names A-L please bring dessert, M-Z a salad. Consider carpooling or bicycling in the few glorious months of good weather we enjoy!
Date: Wednesday, July 4th, 2012 Time: 11:00 a.m. Place: Parade begins at corner of NW Powhatan & NW Cumberland Rd., picnic is at Hillside Community Center
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Start Planning Now for NNONational Night Out is August 7, and it's time to start planning. Last year, over 20,000 people participated in National Night Out in Portland! National Night Out event registration is open until July 24th. Registration is free, and gives you a variety of benefits, including police and fire department appearances, park fee waivers, and help with permitting, planning and promotion.
Visit the city's National Night Out website to get all the details and links, and to register your event online. Come to the free NWNW event planning workshop on June 20 (see above) for more tips and resources.
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Sundown at Ecotrust
 The popular Sundown at Ecotrust is back with a series of free outdoor concerts and street exhibitions that tell a story about living deliberately in our region. Enjoy music from local bands, and food and beverages from Laughing Planet and Hot Lips Pizza.
Each concert hosts the Innovation Showcase, a street-fair-style exhibition with interactive booths that connect attendees with organizations whose work corresponds with each evening's theme. All concerts will be powered by a biodiesel/wind/solar generator and bike commuters will be rewarded with a free bike valet on-site.
Date: Thursdays in July Time: 5:30 - 8:30pm Place: Jean Vollum Natural Capital Center (Ecotrust), 721 NW 9th Avenue July 5 | Protecting WaterMusic: Typhoon with AU July 12 | Reimagining EnergyMusic: Laura Gibson with Grandparents July 19 | Honoring FoodMusic: Holcombe Waller with Sarah Jackson-Holman July 26 | Treasuring ForestsMusic: The Builders and the Butchers with Kelli Schaefer For more information, visit the Sundown at Ecotrust website. This event is sponsored in part by the NWNW Neighborhood Small Grants program. |
Summer Concerts in NW Parks
Portland's summertime Concerts in the Park series is starting up again soon. There will be music in Wallace Park (NW 25th & Raleigh) Thursdays in July (7/12, 7/19 & 7/26), and in Couch Park Thursdays in August (8/2, 8/9 & 8/16). See the Portland Parks website for a full schedule.
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Help Us Plan a Super-sized Cleanup
NWNW is planning a bulky waste cleanup and recycling event for August 18th and we need your help! This cleanup will let neighbors dispose of large items and waste not collected by regular collection services, and will be a coalition-wide event. Specific items to be accepted have yet to be determined. We are currently seeking volunteers to serve on a planning committee for the event and/or help out on event day! Planning committee volunteers will help NWNW staff determine what types of materials to collect and recycle on event day, select a central location for the cleanup, and ensure that a diversity of neighborhood interests are met by this cleanup. Volunteers at the event itself will help customers dispose of their items, collect fees, and perform other functions as necessary. If you're interested in helping keep our neighborhoods clean and sustainable, contact Jen (503 823-4265) to ask questions or sign up.
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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.
Team Leaders must attend a training session and commit to participate in three inventory work days. Training is offered on Saturday, June 23, at SE Uplift at 3534 SE Main St. Sign up for one session, either 8:30 a.m. - noon or 1:00 - 4:30 p.m. You can register for the training online.
Inventory work days will be held on Saturdays from 8:30 am to noon from June through September. Register as either a Team Leader or as a general volunteer. The NWDA work days are 7/28, 8/25, 9/8, & 9/22. For more information, see the NWDA website.
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Networking Event to Build PartnershipsIf you're planning to apply for a Neighborhood Small Grant, are developing a community project, or have an ongoing project, you may benefit from working in partnership with another group or organization. Let us help you make the connections you need! NWNW is offering a unique networking opportunity, so let us know who you would like to meet. Are you interested in land use, transportation, environmental concerns, equity issues? Please let us know your interests in advance so we can extend targeted invitations to your potential partners and you'll get the most from this event. Contact Angela Southwick, 503 823-4211, for more information. Date: Wednesday, July 18, 2012 Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM Place: Good Samaritan Hospital, Building 2, 2nd Floor Conference Rm, 1040 NW 22nd Avenue
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Meeting Notices & UpdatesPlease note, because of the July 4th holiday, some regular meeting times have changed. Also, some groups take a summer hiatus or change schedules during summer months. Check our online calendar for updates.
NWDA Air Quality Committee - Meeting AgendaDate: Monday, June 18, 2012 Time: 7:00 - 9:00 PM Place: Good Samaritan Hospital, Wilcox Building, Room B Corner of NW 22nd & Northrup Enter directly into the basement from the adjacent parking lot (where you can park) or in the front door, and then go downstairs.
Pearl District Communications Committee
(New date and time)
Date: Thursday, June 21, 2012
Time: 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Place: Zimmerman Community Center, 1542 NW 14th Ave NWDA Transportation Committee (New date and location for July meeting only)
Date: Wednesday, July 11, 2012
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Place: Northwest Library Branch, Corner of NW 23nd & NW Thurman PHLUSH (New date) Date: Wednesday, July 11, 2012
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Place: Floyd's Coffee, 118 NW Couch St.Linnton Town HallDate: Wednesday, July 11, 2012
Time: 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Place: Linnton Community Center, 10614 NW Saint Helens Rd
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Thank you for reading our June 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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