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Dec 23

Roosevelt High School Community Members We’re modernizing Roosevelt and we need your help!

Posted by Tom

The design for the modernized historic Roosevelt High School is advancing. Having completed the master plan phase, now is your opportunity to join the conversation as we dial in on what Roosevelt will become.

 

Participate in Upcoming Design Workshops

In the coming months, Portland Public Schools will continue its series of public meetings, workshops and events throughout the Roosevelt community where you can share your thoughts on what should the modernized Roosevelt look and feel like and how can Roosev

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Dec 23

Legislative Advocacy 101 panel, Get Ready for the 2014 State Legislative Session

Posted by Tom

RESCHEDULED:

 

Tuesday, January 14, 2013

6:00 to 8: 00 p.m.

Portland Building, 2nd floor, Auditorium

1120 SW 5th Ave., Portland

 

Panelists:

  • Rep. Lew Frederick (HD 43)
  • Rep. Jessica Vega Pederson (HD 47)
  • Abby Tibbs, District Director for Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (Oregon’s 1st Congressional District)
  • Ty Schwoeffermann, Urban League

 

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Dec 06

East Multnomah Soil Water Conservation District Now Accepting Applications for the 2014 Partners in Conservation Grant Cycle:

Posted by Tom

$550,000 in grant funds is available for conservation projects (or events) that fit one or more of the following categories:

• soil erosion prevention/control
• soil health
• environmental education
• water quality
• water conservation
• watershed health
• habitat restoration

 Funding is only available for projects that take place within District boundaries (Multnomah County east of the Willamette River), or can demonstrate a direct benefit to District residents.


Nov 25

Cathedral Park Place Holiday Sale/Open House and Baltimore Woods Used Book Sale

Posted by Tom

 

Bring the entire family for this one-of-a-kind holiday event. Please join us for the 4th Annual Cathedral Park Place Holiday Sale & Open House, Saturday, December 7th, from 10:00am to 6:00pm. The Friends of Baltimore Woods Used Book Sale will be in the main lobby from 10:00am to 3:00pm. In a historic warehouse under the St Johns Bridge, the tenants of Cathedral Park Place throw open their doors for the public to come holiday shop for unique, hand-crafted wares.  After checking out the book sale, grab a map and explore open studios tha

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Nov 15

June Key Delta Community Center cordially invites you celebrate our new solar array.

Posted by Tom

 

WHEN: Tuesday, November 19, 2013 at 10 a.m.

WHERE: June Key Delta Community Center
5940 North Albina St., Portland, Oregon 97217

SCHEDULE:

  • 10 a.m.  Community leaders welcome you to the June Key Delta Community Center and introduce the solar installation
  • 10:15 a.m. “ribbon cutting” and “flip the switch”
  • 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Open house and June Key Delta Community Center building tours

The June Key Delta Community Center is a “living building” dedicated to

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Nov 08

Oregon Passenger Rail Seeks Comments Online

Posted by Tom
Follow the online conversation:  #ORPassRail
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Nov 07

EMSWCD Grant Opportunities

Posted by Tom
Now Accepting Applications for the 2014 Partners in Conservation Grant Cycle:
$550,000 in grant funds is available for conservation projects (or events) that fit one or more of the following categories:

• soil erosion prevention/control
• soil health
• environmental education
• water quality

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Oct 29

Planning Bureau Recruiting Community Involvement Committee Members for the Comprehensive Plan

Posted by Tom

The Bureau of Planning and Sustainability is currently recruiting Portlanders to fill vacancies on an existing Community Involvement Committee for the Comprehensive Plan and three new advisory committees as the project moves into Task 5: Implementation. Community members and technical experts are needed for the Transportation System Plan, Mixed Use Zoning Code Project and Campus Institution Zoning Update advisory committees. More information about these projects, applications and key contacts are i

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Oct 26

npGREENWAY Urges You to Voice Your Support NOW for the Willamette River Trail

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Oct 22

Lobbying State and Federal Government: In What Issues Should the City of Portland Engage!

Posted by Tom

Legislative Advocacy 101 panel, Get Ready for the 2014 State Legislative Session – Tues. Dec. 10

The City of Portland has started the process for developing state and federal legislative agendas for next year and we want to hear from you! What are the issues facing your neighborhood and communities that you want your City to advocate for? Your input in previous years has helped to shape the city’s work in Salem and Washington D.C. Our state legislative agenda will reflect the limited scope of the short 2014 state session beginning in F

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Oct 17

Oregon 99W N. Victory Blvd. – N. Argyle St. Project October 22 Open House

Posted by Tom

The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) is hosting an informational open house for the Oregon 99W: N. Victory Blvd. to N. Argyle St. Improvement Project. This project will help make the roads safer and more effcient for all users of this important transportation connection in North Portland.

Public Information Open House
Tuesday, October 22, 2013 from 5 to 7 pm (drop-in) Historic Kenton Firehouse, 8105 N Brandon Ave, Portland, OR 97217

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Oct 14

Roosevelt High School Modernization Workshop

Posted by Tom

Portland Public Schools invites the public to participate in upcoming design workshops.

Over the coming months, PPS will be hosting public meetings and events throughout the Roosevelt community for the public to share thoughts and ideas on topics such as: What should the future schools should look and feel like? What parts of the buildings and campus works well? What parts don’t? How can Roosevelt better support students and families?

This is your opportunity to help shape the Master Plan for what our students’ schools will become!

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Oct 02

Overlook Sewer Project Construction Impacts

Posted by Tom

Environmental Services is replacing or repairing about 27,000 feet of aging public sewer pipe in the Overlook neighborhood.

A project map is available at www.portlandoregon.gov/bes/article/394257.

DEVELOPMENTS OF NOTE

  • The restoration of N Ainsworth Street (Concord to Campbell) is scheduled for Friday, October 4.
  • Streets along the Portland Marathon route will be cleared of construction materials and equipment and cleaned for Sunday’s October 6 event.
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Aug 15

Portland Harbor Clean-up Proposal to Impact North Portland

Posted by Tom

You are invited to attend a Portland Harbor community information session hosted by the Environmental Protection Agency.

Date: Thursday, August 22, 2013
Time: 5pm (Open House), 5:30pm (Information Session)
Location: BES Water Lab, 6543 N Burlington Ave

5pm – Open House
We encourage you to arrive at 5pm so EPA and Oregon Department of Environmental Quality staff can meet you. During this time we will also provide frequently asked question/answer cards on confined disposal facilities and Portland Harbor

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Jul 11

Over 150 North Portland Families are at Risk of Becoming Homeless or are Now Homeless

Posted by Tom

The Community of Hope will serve homeless single mothers and their children, providing a place to stay, mentoring, classes, support, and an opportunity for spiritual renewal. These tools can help them overcome their barriers to stable housing. We want to help diminish the unwelcome consequences of growing up homeless. Linda Jo Devlaeminck, the Program Director, says,“As a teacher, I have seen children from homeless families struggling academically and with relationships. They need a stabl

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The City Council is meeting this coming Wednesday October 30th at 9:30 AM at Portland City Hall. Portland Parks and Recreation will be presenting the trail alignment to the City Council followed by public testimony.

 

This is OUR opportunity to let the Council know our thoughts on the proposed alignment.