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West- Northwest Coalition promotes direct participation in grassroots democracy
by supporting community efforts at the neighborhood level. Our services advance
the voices of our constituent Neighborhood Associations as they strive to
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Activist e-News
August 2013 |
Greetings Neighbors,
Summer keeps rolling along, but it won't be here much longer, so we hope you'll get out to take part in our neighborhoods' many upcoming outdoor events, including Movies in the Park, the Pearl Party, and neighborhood cleanups.
We'd also like to remind you that NWNW's big Annual Recycling and Cleanup Event and Fundraiser is coming up next month, so get ready to jettison your unwanted junk. Anyone is welcome to take advantage of this opportunity to dispose, recycle and shred, so tell your friends to head over and send them the directions. We're asking for a $10 donation per visit. See below for more details.
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Spiff Up the Streets of Old Town Chinatown
Join members of the Old Town Chinatown Community Association as they beautify the neighborhood. This cleanup will focus on NW 3rd and 4th Avenues between Burnside and Glisan, and will include litter pickup, graffiti removal, and streetscape maintenance. Wear closed-toed shoes and bring your own gardening gloves and tools.
Work parties will be organized in two shifts each day: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m and 12:00 - 3:00 p.m. A simple celebration will be held at the end of each shift, where volunteers will receive a pass to Lan Su Chinese Garden.
Please register by August 19th, by signing up on the SOLVE website or by contacting Helen Ying (503 803-4555). For more information, download flier here.
Date: Friday, August 23 & Saturday, August 24, 2013
Time: First shift, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.;
second shift, 12:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Place: Volunteers meet at CCBA Hall, 315 NW Davis St.
Register: SOLVE website
Partners for this event include: SOLVE, Friends of Trees, Lan Su Chinese Garden, the Oregon Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association, the Chinese American Citizens Alliance, Portland Business Alliance, Downtown Clean & Safe, BridgeTown Inc., Metro, and the Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability.
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ParaNorman and Film Fest in The Fields Park
 Next Saturday, August 24, bring a lawn chair or blanket down to The Fields park and watch ParaNorman (rated PG), co-sponsored by the Pearl District Neighborhood Association and Portland Parks and Rec. This stop-motion feature film by Portland's own Laika studios tells the tale of a boy with paranormal abilities who saves his town from zombies and an ancient curse. The film starts at dusk, but get there at 6:30 p.m. for pre-show music and ping pong. In keeping with the theme of the film, there will also be a zombie costume contest! Visit the PDNA's website for more details and rules.
Friday, August 30, through Sunday, September 1, The Fields will host three free, outdoor screenings as part of the new Portland Film Festival. Find more information about this event at the PDNA website, and see the PFF schedule for full details and film descriptions.
ParaNorman
Date: Saturday, August 24, 2013
Time: Music begins at 6:30 p.m.; movie begins at dusk
Place: The Fields Park, NW Overton St. & NW 11th Ave. Portland Film Festival Movies in the Park
Date: Friday, August 30, 2013 (Mon Ami)
Saturday, August 31, 2013 (Forev)
Sunday, September 1, 2013 (Growing Cities)
Time: Music begins at 5:00 p.m.; movies begins at dusk
Place: The Fields Park, NW Overton St. & NW 11th Ave.
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Classic Cinema at Director Park
Watching a movie outdoors in a park flanked on either side by movie theaters? Why not? Who needs to wait in line for $10 tickets and $5 popcorn? September 6, downtown's Director Park will be hosting an outdoor screening of Sabrina, the classic 1954 Billy Wilder film starring Katherine Hepburn, Humphrey Bogart, and William Holden. Enjoy this sophisticated comedy in Portland's European-style plaza.
Date: Friday, September 6, 2013
Time: Music begins at 6:30 p.m.; movie begins at dusk
Place: Director Park, SW Park Ave. & Taylor St.
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Washington Park Reservoir Sounding Board
The third Community Sounding Board meeting will be held Tuesday, August 20. This is an opportunity for community stakeholders to give input to Portland Water Bureau staff regarding the planned Washington Parks Reservoir Improvements Project.
Date: Tuesday, August 20, 2013
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Place: First United Methodist Church, 1838 SW Jefferson St., Room 202
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NWNW Annual Recycling and Cleanup
Got some junk you need to get rid of? Piles of papers you need to shred? Don't know what to do with that old loveseat? Load them up and bring them down to the Neighbors West-Northwest Recycling and Cleanup Event on Saturday, September 21.
We'll be accepting the following:
- Mixed Waste/General Rubbish (non-toxic and legal materials only)
- Electronics (with some restrictions)
- Printer Cartridges
- Household Items (gently-used and free of stains or tears, to be donated to Community Warehouse. See list of most needed items here.)
Items that we cannot accept include:
- Plastics
- Metal Scraps
- Yard Debris
- Hazardous Waste (See Metro's website for more information.)
- Packing Peanuts
More detailed information will be available closer to the event, so check back at our website.
Suggested donation is $10 per visit. All donations go directly to NWNW to support our services to our 12 coalition neighborhoods.
Date: Saturday, September 21, 2013
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (shredding from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. only)
Place: Trinity Episcopal parking lot, enter on NW Davis St. near the corner of NW 19th Ave. (see map)
Want to Volunteer? We're also seeking volunteers for event day to help check in cars, direct traffic, and unload donations, and vehicle owners to help collect items from seniors and disabled residents. If you'd like to sign up for a shift, or have any questions about this event, contact Jen, 503 823-4265
 
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Guy Bodin Recognized with Livability Award
Congratulations to Pearl District Neighborhood Association volunteer Guy Bodin, who was honored with a Livability Award from the City's Office of Neighborhood Involvement Crime Prevention program. Guy has been a dedicated PDNA volunteer for many years as a member of their Livability and Safety Committee and Graffiti Busters team.
 | | Guy Bodin with neighborhood Crime Prevention Coordinator Jenni Pullen |
Graffiti Abatement Coordinator Dennis LoGiudice called Bodin "one of the most dedicated volunteers we've ever had the pleasure of working with," adding that Bodin's photographic documentation of graffiti has been invaluable in bringing cases against prolific taggers. Keep up the good work, Guy!
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Chapman Swifts Return in September
It's almost that time of year when our feathered friends the Vaux's Swifts come back to roost in the chimney of Chapman Elementary School, near Wallace Park at NW 26th Ave. and NW Pettygrove St. Their nightly return is a stunning show that attracts hundreds of spectators every sunset through the month of September. The Swifts' flying maneuvers are dazzling, and the action can take a dramatic turn when a bird of prey arrives on the scene.
With 500 to 3500 visitors each night, this can put some stress on the surrounding neighborhood, so if you come to watch the show, please be considerate of those living nearby: keep noise levels down; leash and pick up after your dog; dispose of trash; and remember that alcoholic beverages and smoking are illegal on public school grounds. If you're coming from outside of the area, remember that parking is very limited (and enforced); consider biking or taking public transportation (TriMet lines 15, 77 and the streetcar stop nearby).
The Vaux's Swifts are one of the unique and amazing sights of Portland. For more information about the Swifts, visit the Portland Audubon Society website. Audubon volunteers will be at the Chapman School most evenings to provide information to the public.
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Goose Hollow Annual Picnic
 Join your neighbors at the Goose Hollow Neighborhood Picnic to watch a reserve game between the Portland Timbers and Real Salt Lake. Jeld-Wen Field and the Goose Hollow Foothills League are sponsoring this party for Goose Hollow neighbors -- residents, business owners and property owners within the GHFL boundaries. Come join your neighbors and cheer on the Timbers to victory! Free admission, food and drinks - fun for all! Bring proof of residency or business/property ownership to the GHFL table in the plaza (corner of SW Morrison St. & SW 20th Ave.) before the game (5:00 - 6:00 p.m.) to receive your tickets. Tickets are limited to 6 per family and are required for children ages 3 and up. Space is limited to 100 participants. First come, first served.
Date: Sunday, September 8, 2013 
Time: 6:00 p.m. (check in starts at 5:00 p.m.)
Place:
Jeld-Wen Field, SW Morrison St. & SW 20th Ave.
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22nd Annual Pearl Party
 Come enjoy food, drinks, and live music at the Pearl Party, the Pearl District Neighborhood Association's annual fundraiser and block party. The PDNA relies on this event as its sole fundraiser to help support their many community services and programs, including pet waste stations, graffiti abatement, trash pick up, and more. The Pearl Party gives residents a chance to mingle, gives businesses and restaurants a chance to showcase their wares, and gives everyone an opportunity to give a little contribution back to the neighborhood association that benefits them all. For more information, please contact PDNA Fundraising Chair Yasmine Foroud.
Date: Friday, September 13, 2013
Time: 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Place: NW 13th Ave between NW Irving St. & Hoyt St.
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Spirit of Portland Award Nominations
Nominations are now being accepted for the 29th Annual Spirit of Portland Awards. If you know of an individual or group who has helped make Portland a better place to live, work, study, pray or play, please nominate them for one of the 2013 awards. Nominations are due in the Office of Neighborhood Involvement Friday, September 20, 2013, by 4:00 p.m. Nomination forms are available online or by contacting Patrick Owen, 503 823-3921. They may also be picked up at the Office of Neighborhood Involvement (ONI), 1221 SW Fourth Ave., Room 110. For more information about the awards and past winners, visit the ONI website.
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Save the Date: Slabtown Festival
Get ready to celebrate Northwest Portland's rough-and-tumble past at the annual Slabtown Festival, featuring free music, food, kids' activities, and more historical photos and lore than you can shake a crosscut log at.
Date: Saturday, September 21, 2013
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Location: NW Library Branch parking lot, NW 23rd Ave. & NW Thurman St.
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Know Your City - and Your Alleyway
Old Town's Ankeny Alley and install a kiosk that will promote their tours and publications, which focus on the unique and colorful history of nearby neighborhoods, plus other aspects of our city's heritage.
The kiosk will go up over the winter, but in the meantime, you can head over to Know Your City's website and check out the many events and cultural and historical tours they offer, including tours of Old Town Chinatown, Nob Hill, Downtown, and more. And keep your eyes open for their upcoming historical app.
For more historical walking tours of Northwest Portland, check out Mike's History Tours, led by Mike Ryerson and historian Tanya Lyn March.
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Meeting & Schedule UpdatesCheck the NWNW online calendar for most recent updates. NWNW Office Hours The Neighbors West-Northwest office will be closed Monday, September 2, in observance of Labor Day. Portland Downtown Neighborhood Association No General Membership or Board meeting in August. Next General Membership Meeting: 6:00 p.m.,Tuesday September 24 Next Board Meeting: 7:00 p.m.,Tuesday, September 24 Location TBA Contact: Felicia Williams Goose Hollow Foothills League No GHFL Neighborhood Meeting in August. Next Neighborhood Meeting: 7:00 p.m., Thursday, September 19, The MAC Club, 1849 SW Salmon St. Contact: Leslie Johnson Pearl District Neighborhood Association Livability & Safety Committee The committee will meet on Monday, August 26. There will be no meeting in the month of September. Meetings will resume on the first Monday of the month starting October 7. Meetings are 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at Cupcake Jones, 307 NW 10th Ave. Contact: Joan Pendergast For the most up-to-date listings, see our online calendar.
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Thank you for reading our August 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
www.nwnw.org
Opinions expressed in neighborhood columns are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of Neighbors West-Northwest. |
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