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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
October 2013 |
Greetings Neighbors,
Hope you've been able to make the most of these beautiful fall days. We're keeping our fingers crossed for continued good weather, because we still have a lot to do outdoors this month, including Polish the Pearl, neighborhood walks, street tree pruning, and more.
Read on to find out all about these events - and don't miss a special offer in this issue: get free tickets for this weekend's performance of CoHo Productions' 2013-14 season opener, The Outgoing Tide!
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Free Theater Tickets for The Outgoing Tide
 As a special offer for friends of Neighbors West-Northwest, our neighbors and office-mates, CoHo Productions, invite you to the opening weekend of their latest production, The Outgoing Tide - with free tickets. This poignant drama uses dark humor and powerful emotion to address topics of aging, family, and personal choices. Place ticket orders online and use the coupon code nwnw at checkout, or RSVP by emailing coho@cohoproductions.org or calling 503 220-2646, and mentioning this offer. Date: October 18 - 20 (for this offer); run continues through Nov. 9 Time: Fri. & Sat. 7:30 p.m.; Sun. 2:00 p.m. Place: CoHo Theater, 2257 NW Raleigh
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Westside Tree Pruning Volunteer Days
 Urban trees provide NW Portland with beauty, privacy, increased property value, and improved air and water quality. With simple maintenance we can insure Portland's trees provide maximum benefits and minimum conflicts. Join the City of Portland Urban Forestry and the Westside Portland Tree Guild to help prune street trees in NW Portland throughout October. Volunteers are needed for two workdays: Saturday, October 19, and Saturday, October 26.
No experience is necessary. All ages are welcome; children must be accompanied by an adult. Training and supplies will be furnished. The events will be held rain or shine, so dress accordingly. Registration is required. Please register online here.
Please join us as we improve the health or our tree canopy while enhancing the livability and walkability of our neighborhood. For additional information, visit the Westside Portland Tree Guild website or email info@westsideportlandtreeguild.org.
Date: Saturday, October 19, 2013
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Place: Couch Park, NW 19th & Glisan; meet near the playground.
Date: Saturday, October 26, 2013
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Place: Wallace Park, NW 25th & Raleigh; meet at the picnic shelter.
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Polish the Pearl, Saturday 10/26
The fall 2013 Polish the Pearl will be an all-out effort to clean and polish the Pearl. The stalwart Polish the Pearlies will be out rain or shine. Recyclers will do their wonderful work as well. Volunteers will fan out east to west across the District, starting at Burnside, then moving north towards Raleigh. Sign up in advance online. We are also looking for Street Captains to help lead volunteers. If interested, don't be shy - sign up. Volunteers should "report for Pearl duty" no later than 8:45 AM to Peet's Coffee & Tea. Free coffee provided before heading out to the field. After the clean-up, we'll head to Chipotle to celebrate our accomplishment plus enjoy a free burrito. Be there...the Pearl District wants you! For more information, contact Polish the Pearl co-chairs Helen Jones,
Date: Saturday, October 26, 2013
Time: 8:30 - 11:00 a.m.
Place: Meet at Peet's Coffee, 1114 NW Couch St.
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Walktober: Neighborhood Routes
 Fancy a walk? Each October, Oregon Walks (formerly the Willamette Pedestrian Coalition) hosts Walktober, an entire month of walking events throughout the Metro region. This year, Neighbors West-Northwest and some of the coalition neighborhoods are joining up to lead "Neighborhood Routes," a walking tour through the Pearl District, Goose Hollow, and the Northwest District. Hear from neighborhood leaders and residents about neighborhood history, and learn about what the neighborhood associations are doing right now and what they hope to do in the future! The event will be held rain or shine, so dress for the weather and bring an umbrella just in case!
Date: Sunday, October 27, 2013
Time: 3:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. (approximately a 3-mile walk)
Location: Meet at Jeld-Wen Field, SW Morrison & 18th, at the main entrance
RSVP encouraged. Contact Jen (503 823-4265) with questions or to RSVP.
To find out more about the route, visit www.nwnw.org/walking . You can view posted walks, including NWNW's, online at the Walktober website.
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Washington Park Reservoir Project Survey
The Portland Water Bureau has been taking input over the past few months on the proposed Washington Park Reservoir Improvements Project. You can still have your say by taking their online survey, which is open until October 24.
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Cornelius Pass Advisory Volunteers Needed
Multnomah County is recruiting volunteers to serve on a Community Advisory Committee that will provide important input during planning for safety improvements on NW Cornelius Pass Road. They are seeking volunteers who represent the diversity of Cornelius Pass Road users, including residents in and near the Skyline Boulevard area, commuters (not living in the area), and local businesses.
Applications are due Monday, October 21. For more information and to fill out an online application click here. Questions? Email corneliuspass@multco.us.
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Prescription Drug Disposal, Saturday 10/26
 Got some unneeded or expired medications? Dispose of them safely by taking them to a prescription drug drop-off. The drop site is anonymous, and medications will be incinerated so they will not go into the water supply. Acceptable items include prescription and over-the-counter medications, pet medications, and vitamins. Not accepted are inhalers, biohazardous materials, and sharps/syringes. See flyer for more details. Date: Saturday, October 26, 2013 Time: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.Place: Southeast Precinct, Portland Police Bureau, 4735 E. Burnside
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Portland Comp Plan Update & Map App
 The City of Portland's Bureau of Planning and Sustainability has published the Comprehensive Plan - WorkingDraft Part 2, and are launching a round of public outreach to share this large body of work with the community and solicit public feedback. The Comprehensive Plan Update is a long-range plan for the growth and development of Portland through 2035. Working Draft Part 1 was published in January 2013 and contains the draft goals and policies. Working Draft Part 2 consists of two products: 1) The online Map App, an interactive series of maps showing the geography and location of various policy proposals; and 2) the Citywide Systems Plan, a 20-year, coordinated infrastructure plan for the City of Portland. Look out for related events coming later this fall. Questions? Contact Joan Frederiksen, 503 823-3111.
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Linnton Partnering on Invasive Plant Removal
The Linnton Neighborhood Association, property owners, and community members will be participating in The Forest Park Conservancy's new "citizen-led restoration" program - working to help preserve Forest Park habitat by removing invasive species from properties surrounding the park. Other partners in this project include the West Multnomah County Soil and Water Conservation District and the Backyard Habitat Program. An expert guest panel will discuss habitat restoration at the next LNA meeting on November 6, 7:00 p.m., at the Linnton Community Center. The first workday will be Saturday, December 7. More than 150 homeowners on the perimeter of Forest Park have signed up so far. If you would like to have your property included, want to volunteer, or have questions, contact Rob Lee.
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 Goose Hollow Transportation Survey
The Goose Hollow Foothills League (GHFL) would like to hear your opinions about parking and transportation safety in the neighborhood. Goose Hollow residents, business owners and employees, and students to share their thoughts and concerns by participating in a brief, online Parking and Transportation Survey. The results of this survey will help the GHFL Board identify priorities for improving the traffic and safety environment in the Hollow.
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Community Reminders
NW Neighborhoods Parks & Rec Grants
The Northwest Neighborhoods Parks and Recreation Fund of the Oregon Community Foundation takes proposals from qualified nonprofit and public organizations for grants to support the construction and renovation of parks and recreation facilities in Northwest Portland. Applications are due on November 1. Recent grants for projects have ranged from $3,500 to $75,000. For more information, visit the Oregon Community Foundation website or contact Mark Sieber, 503 823-4212.
Leaf Day Opt-Out
The City's annual leaf collection program for street trees will begin for the NW/Inner SW neighborhoods in December. November 1 is the deadline to opt out of the program and avoid charges. For more information about the Leaf Pick Up program, including parking restrictions, collection dates, payment, opt out, and how to find out if you're in a leaf pick up zone, visit the Portland Bureau of Transportation's leaf day website.
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Meeting Announcements & Updates
Neighbors West-NorthwestThe Neighbors West-Northwest office will be closed on Monday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day. Goose Hollow Foothills LeagueBlock 7 Subcommittee Meeting New date: Wednesday, October 23, 7:00 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 1838 SW Jefferson, Room 202 This meeting may be postponed. If interested in attending, please confirm with Linda at ghfl.block7@gmail.com. .
Arlington Heights Neighborhood Association
Board Meeting New date: Rescheduled from Monday, November 11 to Monday, November 18. Pearl District Neighborhood AssociationEmergency Preparedness Committee: Monday, November 11 meeting is cancelled. Northwest District AssociationThird Saturday Cleanup on November 16 is cancelled.
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Thank you for reading our October 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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