A Couple of Neighborly Notes
Here’s a few posts from this week on our Facebook page. If you haven’t yet, jump over and ‘like’ us to get Overlook news in your feed.
Neighbor Kathryn has a question for you all:
Hello, I am looking to start a garden farm on a piece of empty land in the Overlook neighborhood. it will grow medicinal herbs as well as fruit, vegetables and flowers. I hope to have an area for meditation/teahouse (from cob perhaps) sacred space and art. We would need access to water and that is about it. Any promising roadway not improved areas between houses might be an option also. Thank you everyone!
Overlook Neighborhood PDX
A Land Use Notice has been posted for Overlook; see link for details. If you have a comment after reading, please contact OKNA before the deadline.
http://www.portlandonline.com/bds/index.cfm?c=42261&a=378707
Parking fines are going up, and that includes expired registrations; check it out & know before you go.
Circuit Court announces changes to parking fine schedule
Effective January 2, 2012 - five dollar increase for overtime parking, truck loading zone violations and failure to display current vehicle registration.
Overlook Neighborhood PDX
Is it possible that exactly 6093 people live in Overlook, exactly the same as ten years ago???
Check out the Census data and see how many others just like you live here!
http://www.portlandonline.com/oni/index.cfm?c=57000&a=376005
Overlook Neighborhood PDX
Say hello to Happy House Chinese Restaurant, our newest business neighbors. Located at N Interstate & Skidmore, they're open daily & do dine in, take out and a lounge. Manager Winnie says 'hello'; stop in to order or call 503.287.9740.
Safe and Happy Holiday Celebrations To You!
Happy Solstice this week, Overlook. We've been spoiled with sunshine, which makes the winter seem shorter already (yay).
Just a couple of items to tidy up this week; there will be no email digests delivered for the next two weeks.
Happy Holidays, and a bright New Year to you all!
1) Tree Ordering: Final Call to Sign Up with Friends Of Trees (12/19)
2) The Storyteller Children's Program at the Historic Overlook House (Mondays)
3) Yay For Neighbors! See Something? Call 911 (now)
4) Thank You, New Neighbors
5) OKNA Newsletter, Email, Website & Facebook
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1) Tree Ordering: Final Call to Sign Up with Friends Of Trees (12/19)
Trees are available at steeply discounted rates again this year for Overlook residents, and the deadline for signing up is in 3 days, Monday December 19th! Friends of Trees offers trees for your yard and sidewalk planting strip for only $50. If that is too much, extra discounts are available if you inquire. Go to Friends of Trees’ website, www.FriendsOfTrees.org, and create an account. Once you are logged in, you can order yard trees or sign up to have a tree specialist inspect your planting strip. After the specialist checks out the place that you want to plant trees in the planting strip, you can get back on the website and order trees for that place by January 9th. But you have to do the basic sign-up by December 19th! So get on it or call me if you want help or have questions!
(if you have any trouble with the website, please call Garrett, number below)
Whether or not you order tress, come out on Saturday January 28th for the neighborhood planting event. We will meet at Kaiser Permanente Town Hall at 8:30 for hot drinks and some breakfast items. Then we will go out in small groups and plant trees. Last year over a hundred neighbors came out, and we want you to join us this year! If you want to contribute but can’t do minor physical planting work, please consider contributing some breakfast item or a dish for the big lunch we will have after all the trees are planted. Every year we also need people to help organize the meeting places, and to drive volunteers and trees in your pickup truck. Last year was a huge success and we’re going to make it even better this year. So get in on the fun!
Call Garrett if you have any questions about how to order trees or about volunteering, 503 422 5070. Thanks!
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2) The Storyteller Children's Program at the Historic Overlook House (Mondays)
The Storyteller will be at the historic Overlook House Community Center at 3839 N. Melrose Drive, every Monday Afternoon from 3:30 to 4:30 PM for a free hour of children’s stories, songs and games around a make believe campfire in an imaginary northwest forest. Jerry Cowan (The Storyteller) is a long time Overlook resident and has a current approval by the State of Oregon Child Care Division background registry to work with children. Some stories (for older children) will be offered and are based on ancient Native American legends and myths handed down for generations. Some stories are crafted for preschool age children and may be traditional (storybook) tales more compatible with younger children.
The Storyteller’s intent is to host a story hour where families can meet get to know each other and share some quality time with their children. There will be a full sized electronic keyboard and an extra full sized acoustic guitar available (with some music books for each) for any adults or older children who want to practice or share their talent and entertain the audience. As always, guest storytellers and entertainers are welcome to perform anytime. All children must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian.
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3) Yay For Neighbors! See Something? Call 911 (now)
Portland Police Arrest Christmas Gift Thief in North Portland
Portland Police officers responded to a report of two people stealing boxes off of front porches in the neighborhood.
A witness reported seeing a man and a woman walking from her neighbor's yard and thought the pair's activity was suspicious so she called 9-1-1.
Officers arrived in the area and with the assistance of the 9-1-1 caller, located the pair at North Van Houten and Willis. 26-year-old Melissa Schwab had a pair of shoes hidden inside her coat. Officers walked with the 9-1-1 caller to Northgate Park, where the caller reported seeing the pair go, and officers located a box in a park garbage can. The box was addressed to a residence in the 5900 block of North Hudson Street. Officers went to that address and contacted the resident who told officers that he was expecting a package of Christmas treats from his sister in Seattle. Officers presented the missing box of treats to the man that had been recovered from Northgate Park. Officers were also able to determine that the shoes being held by Melissa Schwab were stolen and they too were returned to their owner.
The Portland Police Bureau would like to remind residents to be aware that thieves may target neighborhoods this time of year as many packages are delivered each day and that residents should be mindful of when packages are delivered and consider picking them up at the post office, UPS or FedEx.
Portland Police Bureau would like to recognize the witness for calling 9-1-1 when she suspected these two individuals were up to no good. This arrest may not have been possible without the witness calling 9-1-1.
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4) Thank You, New Neighbors
Thanks to the involvement of surrounding neighbors, Crime Prevention Coordinator Mark Wells, the Overlook Village Business Association and the eager participation of two new business owners, OKNA is pleased to announce the signing of Good Neighbor Agreements with our new neighbors on N Killingsworth, The Old Gold and Mextiza. With input from all parties, an agreement was crafted to connect neighbors face to face, agree on some basics for good neighborliness and create a structure for working together to solve any neighborhood problems in a friendly manner.
One issue that may arise, illegal parking. Anyone can call the Parking Enforcement Hotline at 503-823-5195.
The Old Gold and Mextiza share a building at 2103/2105 N Killingsworth Street. Welcome to Oerlook!
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5) OKNA Newsletter, Email, Website & Facebook
The next issue of Overlook Views will be distributed in February which means now is the time to email us with your upcoming story ideas. Write to Views@OverlookNeighborhood.org to let us know what you have in mind for the next issue. Your deadline will be in mid January, but space must be reserved beforehand.
Your short neighbor messages can be included in the weekly email; write to OKNA at info@ OverlookNeighborhood.org
Keep tabs on midweek stories at our website: www.OverlookNeighborhood.org
Of course, don't forget to look up our Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/pages/Overlook-Neighborhood-PDX/215220578543609) and 'like' us. You'll get your basic Overlook news, with some quirky items thrown in for fun.
For this tool to work, we need your participation and posts.
Business Neighbors: Don't miss this opportunity to connect with Overlook neighobrs. You are welcome to post your specials and share items from your page with us.
Potluck Tonight, Santa on Sunday & More
Brrr... stay warm this week, Overlook! We're in for another beautiful cold & crisp week. Fortunately, there's lots going on to keep you warm & well fed.
1) OKNA Potluck Dinner - Tonight! (12/9)
2) Santa is Coming to Overlook House This Sunday! (12/11)
3) Dine Out for Beach School (12/15)
4) Portland Harbor Community Advisory Group meeting (12/14)
5) Trillium Charter School Auction - Save the Date (2/11)
6) Are You Interested?
7) OKNA Communications
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1) OKNA Potluck Dinner - Tonight! (12/9)
Please join your OKNA neighbors for our annual Holiday Potluck Dinner and socializing! In lieu of our December general meeting, we will gather at Daybreak CoHousing and break bread together while we take a holiday themed break.
OKNA Holiday Potluck
Friday December 9 6:30—9:00 PM
Daybreak Cohousing
2525 N. Killingsworth Street
Please make something to share if you can (and bring a serving utensil!) and join us for merry company or just drop in for a drink and to say hi! OKNA & Daybreak will provide dishes, flatware, drinks and cups.
But wait, there's more!
Thanks to generous donations from your Overlook business neighbors, we're pleased to announce door prizes from the following businesses, and don't be amazed if there are a few surprises too:
Atomic Pizza
Beaterville Cafe
Blue Buddha Bodywork
Mextiza
Miho Izakaya
Naked Sheep Knit Shop
NoPo Paws
Overlook Restaurant
Kenny & Zukes
Thank you for the donations! And see you all there tonight..
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2) Santa is Coming to Overlook House This Sunday! (12/11)
Overlook House will host a visit from the Jolly Old Elf himself on Sunday, December 11 from 11 am-1 pm.
Come tell Santa what you want for Christmas and have your picture taken with him. Write a letter to the North Pole, get your face painted, play games, and enjoy the special holiday fun with us. See you there!
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3) Dine Out for Beach School (12/15)
Come support Beach Elementary School, your neighborhood school, on Thursday, December 15th at Burgerville (1135 NE MLK Blvd.) from 5-8PM. Burgerville will be donating 10% of the total sales from all the customers who come in and dine from 5-8PM. Come by, have a burger, try the sweet potato fries or treat yourself to a milkshake. Beach School would appreciate all your support. Spread the word & we hope to see you there!
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4) Portland Harbor Community Advisory Group meeting (12/14)
Meetings of the Portland Harbor Community Advisory Group (PH CAG) are intended to keep the community abreast of developments on the Portland Harbor Superfund Site and to provide a forum for discussion. PH CAG meetings are open to everyone. We encourage you to step forward to share your concerns and advice.
Date: Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Location: 6543 N Burlington Avenue (at the Portland BES Water Pollution Control Lab)
Agenda:
Roles of Federal/State agencies in responding to spills or releases in/along the Willamette River:
Jim Anderson, Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, US Coast Guard, TBD and US Environmental Protection Agency, Dan Heister
CAG input: What are several basic questions/concerns others in community not familiar with Portland Harbor may want to know about the site?
Alanna Conley, US Environmental Protection Agency
CAG Announcements -
Jim Robison
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5) Trillium Charter School Auction - Save the Date (2/11)
Trillium Charter School's annual auction is happening on February 11th, 2012. This year’s auction will be a formal event hosted downtown, near PSU and the Crystal Ballroom, the weekend preceding Valentine’s Day, and it’s all about feeling the love: “For The Love of Trillium" is about advisors creatively nurture learning through dynamic and emergent processes at all levels of education, meeting challenges, and remaining adaptable.
"For the Love of Trillium" is about the administrative staff works tirelessly to cultivate a platform from which Trillium can meet or exceed the needs, expectations, and goals of our uniquely diverse community, internally, as well as in our relationships to the neighborhood, the city, the school district, and the state.
"For The Love of Trillium" is about parents contributing money, time, and skill, often teaming up with faculty-members to coordinate an array of services and happenings, in addition to staying involved with their children’s learning. It’s about students sharing their stories of learning and growth, through art, experimentation, music, journaling, and more, in an unrestricted setting which encourages critical-thinking, self-inventory, and accountability.
Please save the date and support one of the neighborhood schools.
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6) Are You Interested?
The East Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District is offering to hold FREE Naturescaping & Rain Garden Workshops that help people learn low impact & chemical free gardening techniques are good for people, water and wildlife.
Before contacting them to schedule this, I'm taking a brief poll... Are You Interested? Workshops are for 20-40 people; if you are vaguely interested in participating, please click reply to let us know and we'll see about scheduling something for the spring season.
OKNA is also soliciting ideas for our annual Earth Day/Spring Clean Up. The project area that has commanded so much attention over the years (N Going, west of Interstate) is finally complete. Removing invasive species somewhere? Hazerdous materials gathering? Plastics round up? What interests you and where can our volunteer efforts best impact Overlook?
Send your ideas to info@OverlookNeighborhood.org
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7) OKNA Communications
From the looks of our email box, lots of you are chomping at the bit for a newsletter. The next issue of Overlook Views will be distributed in February, so you have to hang tight for a bit for your print fix. However, if you've got a news item or other idea for the next newsletter, now is the time to write to Views@OverlookNeighborhood.org to let Michelle know. Your deadline will be in mid January, but space must be reserved beforehand.
Your short neighbor messages can be included in the weekly email; write to OKNA at info@OverlookNeighborhood.org
Keep tabs on midweek stories at our website: www.OverlookNeighborhood.org
Of course, don't forget to look up our Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/pages/Overlook-Neighborhood-PDX/215220578543609) and 'like' us. You'll get your basic Overlook news, with some quirky items thrown in for fun.
For this tool to work, we need your participation and posts.
Business Neighbors: Don't miss this opportunity to connect with Overlook neighobrs. You are welcome to post your specials and share items from your page with us.
Happy Thanksgiving Weekend, Overlook! Weekly Email
1) Overlook House Holiday Bazaar (12/3-12/4)
2) 8th Annual Kenton Firehouse Holiday Sale! (12/3-12/4)
3) Speaking of Shopping...(now!)
4) OKNA Potluck Dinner - Save the Date! (12/9)
5) Dine Out for Beach School (12/15)
6) Helpful Neighbor Tips
7) Meet the Storyteller (Mondays)
Thanks, Chris! Now, What's *Your* Idea?
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1) Overlook House Holiday Bazaar (12/3-12/4)
Overlook House Holiday Bazaar is coming Saturday, December 3rd and Sunday, December 4th. Shop local!!
Vendors at the bazaar include Overlook neighbors and others from the Portland area. All vendors bring original, homemade items. Local and original!
Soap, spices, cards, crayons, calendars, stained glass. Watercolor, wood burning, sewing, knitting, crocheting. Jewelry, hair accessories, hats, pj’s, baby items, kitchen aprons, towels.
Also – home baked goods sale – and a raffle!
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2) 8th Annual Kenton Firehouse Holiday Sale! (12/3-12/4)
Kenton Firehouse Holiday Sale
Two Days!! Saturday, December 3 + Sunday December 4
11am-4pm 8105 N. Brandon
We're holding our 8th annual holiday sale at the Kenton Firehouse and this year we'll be raffling off some great handmade prizes from our superb craftspeople showing at this event. There will be three jars in which people will have an opportunity to drop their raffle tickets, one for NPTL, one for Oregon Food Bank and one for the Japanese Magnet Program at Richmond School.
Proceeds from the raffle will be donated to these three organizations as earmarked by raffle participants, including the North Portland Tool Library. We're sure there will be supporters of all three organizations in attendance and raffle ticket purchases in bulk will be encouraged so as to make spreading the wealth easier.
Bunny Huggins & Co. -hats and jewelry
Katharina Cahen –Jewelry
Al Flory -photography and cards
Mar$aret Gardner –ceramics
Kim Murton –ceramics
Sachiko Quinn –batik
Red Bat Press -cards and calendars
Studio I -children's tiered skirts
Suzy Root -fiber art
Bunny with a Toolbelt -sculptures, cards, and an alphabet book!
Historic Kenton Firehouse is located 6 blocks north of Lombard, Take the lnterstate Max Yellow Line to the Sale! We're only 3 block from the Kenton Station!
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3) Speaking of Shopping...(now!)
As the holiday season approaches, the Portland Police Bureau wants to remind shoppers that car prowls typically increase this time of year. In the hopes of educating and reminding the community, the Police Bureau is re-releasing its car prowl video-a 15-second public service announcement.
The Police Bureau invites you to share this with the community; Facebook fans are also asked to share it on their Facebook and social media pages.
Police want to remind the community to never leave valuables in their car. If you must store anything in your vehicle, keep it out of sight. Park in busy, well-lit areas when possible.
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4) OKNA Potluck Dinner - Save the Date! (12/9)
Please join your OKNA neighbors for our annual Holiday Potluck Dinner and socializing! In lieu of our December general meeting, we will gather at Daybreak CoHousing and break bread together while we take a holiday themed break.
OKNA Holiday Potluck
Friday December 9 6:30—9:00 PM
Daybreak Cohousing
2525 N. Killingsworth Street
Please make something to share (and bring a serving utensil!) and join us for merry company! OKNA & Daybreak will provide dishes, flatware and cups.
Invite a neighbor and come do something different.. it's fun!
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5) Dine Out for Beach School (12/15)
Come support Beach Elementary School, your neighborhood school, on Thursday, December 15th at Burgerville (1135 NE MLK Blvd.) from 5-8PM. Burgerville will be donating 10% of the total sales from all the customers who come in and dine from 5-8PM. Come by, have a burger, try the sweet potato fries or treat yourself to a milkshake. Beach School would appreciate all your support. Spread the word & we hope to see you there!
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6) Helpful Neighbor Tips
From our friends in St Johns, a valuable reminder or two:
If you find a storm drain clogged, please call 503-823-1700 and report the location, especially now when some are making a street into a river. During a rainstorm is a tough time for the Bureau of Maintenance, but they need your help to know how to prioritize their work.
You can also help by clearing the storm drains in front of and near your home.
As we go through winter, please do your usual good practice of keeping a good look out for your neighbors, particularly our older citizens and shut-ins and with current economic times the way they are, almost anyone might be going without utilities, etc. So with the temperatures rapidly dropping and winter right around the corner, Jeff Cogen reminds us to refer folks to Multnomah County –funded community partners at 211. Operators at 211 will help those seeking shelter sort out their needs and get them connected with other essential services. Visit 211info.org
Thanks for looking out for each other!
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7) Meet the Storyteller (Mondays)
Jerry Cowan is a long time Overlook resident and has a current approval by the State of Oregon Child Care Division background check to work with children. Jerry hosts a free storytelling hour at The Overlook House, 3839 N. Melrose Drive, every Monday Afternoon from 3:30 to 4:30 PM with stories, games and songs to entertain children from preschool through elementary grades.
This is an opportunity for parents to relax, meet the neighbors and enjoy some quality time with their children. The stories are based on ancient Native American legends and myths and are meant to inspire an appreciation for our forests and the animals that inhabit them. Children must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian.
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Thanks, Chris! Now, What's *Your* Idea?
Thanks again to new OVerlook neighbor Chris B who wrote in to Info@ OverlookNeighborhood.org to ask us to add to our website the new curbside collection e-schedule information (that's fancy talk for 'garbage pick up, when IS it now?' and you can find your schedule here: http://www.portlandonline.com/bps/index.cfm?c=54938&). Taking the few seconds required to email us and make this suggestion in the spirit of helping others is well appreciated and caused me to think, "What other useful Overlook information would neighbors like to have?".
Be like Chris and write in to let us know how your neighborhood association can be useful to you.
Of course, don't forget to look up our Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/pages/Overlook-Neighborhood-PDX/215220578543609) and 'like' us. You'll get your basic Overlook news, with some quirky items thrown in for fun.
For this tool to work, we need your participation and posts.
Business Neighbors: Don't miss this opportunity to connect with Overlook neighbors. You are welcome to post your specials and share items from your page with us.
Thank Yous, Trees, Testing and More! OKNA Email 11/4
We've got a little bit of everything for you this week, Overlook. It's time to plan our famous tree planting, by ordering your trees or volunteering, and we've got a couple of new items for you to consider too.
Speaking of new, if you're a Facebook user, please 'like' our new FB page as an alternate way to get your Overlook news. If you've got an Overlook business, this is a great way for you to connect with neighbors and you are welcome to post your news and specials there. I mean, here!
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Overlook-Neighborhood-PDX/215220578543609
1) Thank you, Generous Overlook!
2) Discounted Trees & Volunteer Call: Order & Sign Up Now (now)
3) This is Only A Test! (Wednesday 11/9)
4) Portland Harbor Community Advisory Group Meets (11/9)
5) Host an Exchange Student! (now, for the New Year)
6) WomenStrength/GirlStrength Needs Volunteer Instructors (deadline 12/2)
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1) Thank you, Generous Overlook!
Our neighbor Gilah writes in to tell us Thank You, Overlook!
"I'd like to say thanks to all the neighbors who contributed to the Trick or Treat for the Oregon Food Bank. In just a couple of blocks, over 70 pounds of nutritious and much-needed food was collected to be distributed to hungry Oregonians."
After reading that as many as 40% of parents throw out their kids' candy, maybe this is a worthwhile activity more of us can do next year.
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2) Discounted Trees & Volunteer Call: Order & Sign Up Now (now)
Trees are available at steeply discounted rates again this year for Overlook residents! Friends of Trees offers trees for your yard and sidewalk planting strip for only $50. If that is too much, extra discounts are available if you inquire. Go to Friends of Trees' website, www.FriendsOfTrees.org, and create an account. Once you are logged in, you can order yard trees or sign up to have a tree specialist inspect your planting strip. After the specialist checks out the place that you want to plant trees in the planting strip, you can get back on the website and order trees for that place.
Whether or not you order tress, come out on Saturday, January 28th for the neighborhood planting event. We will meet at Kaiser Permanente Town Hall at 8:30 for hot drinks and some breakfast items. Then we will go out in small groups and plant trees. Last year over a hundred neighbors came out, and we want you to join us this year! If you want to contribute but can't do minor physical planting work, please consider contributing some breakfast item or a dish for the big lunch we will have after all the trees are planted. Every year we also need people to help organize the meeting places, and to drive volunteers and trees in your pickup truck. Last year was a huge success and we're going to make it even better this year. So get in on the fun!
Call Garrett if you have any questions about how to order trees or about volunteering, 503 422 5070. Thanks!
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3) This is Only A Test! (Wednesday 11/9)
When the test occurs, please do not call 911.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) will conduct the first nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) on Wednesday, November 9th 11:00 a.m. P.S.T.
When the test occurs, please DO NOT call 911. The public will hear a three-and-a-half minute message clearly indicating, "This is a test." The message will be the same across radio, television, cable and satellite outlets. To further avoid confusion, TV outlets may prepare an on-screen "crawl" or other visual reminder indicating this is merely a test. Click here for more information: http://www.fema.gov/emergency/ipaws/eas_info.shtm.
The national-level EAS is an alert and warning system that enables the President to address the American public during extreme emergencies. This test will resemble frequently conducted, local EAS tests. However, this is a national event. As such, this test will broadcast to television and radio outlets throughout the country.
This event serves as a reminder that everyone in the Portland area should sign up at www.PublicAlerts.org to receive emergency notifications via landline phone, cell phone, text and email. In cases of an actual emergency, the PublicAlerts system enables local response personnel to notify homes and businesses as needed with information to protect life and safety.
Hello!
Did you catch that last part? I have been meaning to remind you all about it; go to www.PublicAlerts.org and you can sign up your cell phone, email or other methods to receive emergency communications. Check it out.
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4) Portland Harbor Community Advisory Group Meets (11/9)
Meetings of the Portland Harbor Community Advisory Group (PH CAG) are intended to keep the community abreast of developments on the Portland Harbor Superfund Site and to provide a forum for discussion. PH CAG meetings are open to everyone. We encourage you to step forward to share your concerns and advice.
Date: Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2011
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Location: 6543 N Burlington Avenue (at the Portland BES Water Pollution Control Lab)
***** We are looking for an Overlook resident to be a regular member of the Portland Harbor CAG; if you are ready to be a river watchdog, please get in touch with OKNA.
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5) Host an Exchange Student! (now, for the New Year)
Have you ever been curious about hosting an exchange student? High school students arrive from Malayasia for a 1 semester study abroad program. This is a perfect opportunity to open your Overlook home and welcome a young person for 5 months. Below is a profile of one student arriving in January. Single parents, "empty nesters", retirees, as well as traditional 2 parent families are all welcome to apply.
Jern Ken, or Ken for short, is familiar with being in the minority and acclimating to different types of people. He is one of a handful of Chinese students in his predominantly Malaysian school, but that has not stopped him from leading various school projects, organizations, and becoming a role model for his peers. Ken strives for excellence in his studies, with hopes of entering the finance sector in his future and he is quite eager to "explore the interrelatedness between culture and economy" during his semester abroad. Ken is close with his family and together they enjoy trips to the bookstores, noting that "we can spend a whole day there." Ken also values his network of friends, and prides himself on their diversity. This multicultural young man, with a strong work ethic and easy-going demeanor are sure to make him "an awesome exchange student."
Contact your Overlook neighbor for more information: Kathy Oh-Keith, PAX Coordinator 503-410-3025 www.pax.org
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6) WomenStrength/GirlStrength Needs Volunteer Instructors (deadline 12/2)
Empower women and girls: Be a volunteer self-defense instructor. WomenStrength and GirlStrength are looking for confident, caring and dedicated women to volunteer their time to teach free holistic self-defense classes. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY. Women of all ages and backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Application deadline: December 2, 2011
Instructor Training Begins: February 25th, 2012
Graduation at Central Precinct is on April 25th, 2012
For more information, please contact Carolyne Haycraft, 503-823-0239 GirlStrength.pb@ portlandoregon.gov
Since 1979, WomenStrength instructors have provided free holistic self-defense classes to over 30,000 women & teenage girls throughout Portland. For more information: www.portlandonline.com/police/womenstrength
GirlStrength, founded in 2008, provides free holistic self-defense classes to girls ages 10-14. GirlStrength offers programs, workshops and camps to schools and community centers all over Portland. For more information: www.portlandonline.com/police/girlstrength
Bridge Closures, Celebrations, Ice Cream & More!
Here’s a copy of the OKNA weekly email; sign up in the Yahoo! box on the right to have this delivered to your inbox.
1) Work the Bridge Pedal water station & earn money for Overlook (sign up now)
2) Freemont Bridge Closure (this weekend)
3) Shabbat in the Park 5771 (7/29)
4) Overlook Village Celebration (7/30)
5) Overlook House Raffle and Ice Cream Social (7/31)
6) OKNA Picnic Reminder (RSVP now)
7) Misc
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1) Work the Bridge Pedal water station & earn money for Overlook (sign up now)
Keep Up An Overlook Tradition! Sunday August 14 from 7 am—Noon (volunteer now)
Join the fun of volunteering for the Providence Bridge Pedal! Help over 10,000 cyclists have a good time while earning $25 for a good cause. Over the past 10 years, Overlook volunteers have given about $500 annually to Beach School students, funding homeless students in Portland and to Overlook Views, your neighborhood newsletter.
We’ll be working the water station at the St Johns US Bank Plaza. Contact Alan Cranna at 503.285.7944 or ascran3 @hotmail.com
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2) Freemont Bridge Closure (this weekend)
Freemont Bridge Closure TRAFFIC ADVISORY Fremont Bridge Lane Closures This Weekend
Two lanes will close on the top deck around-the-clock 11 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday. Paving will take place on the top deck of the Fremont Bridge four weekends this summer starting Friday, July 22.
From 11 p.m. Friday, July 22, until 5 a.m., Monday, July 25, the two left southbound lanes on the upper deck will be closed. This will require closing the Interstate 5 northbound and North Kirby Street on-ramps to the upper deck. The two right lanes of the upper deck and the I-5 southbound and U.S. 30 on-ramps to the upper deck of the Fremont Bridge will remain open.
The following weekend, starting Friday July 29, the upper deck of the Fremont Bridge will close for three weekends of paving. The closure schedule is below and can change based on weather and other factors.
Full closure of the southbound lanes from 11 p.m. Friday, July 29, to 5 a.m. Monday, Aug. 1. All ramps to the upper desk will be closed.
Full closure of the southbound lanes from 11 p.m. Friday, Aug. 5, to 5 a.m. Monday, Aug. 8. All ramps to the upper desk will be closed.
Full closure of the southbound lanes from 11 p.m. Friday, Aug. 19, to 5 a.m. Monday, Aug. 22. All ramps to the upper desk will be closed.
The bridge’s lower deck – the northbound lanes -- will remain open at all times during the upper deck paving work.
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3) Shabbat in the Park 5771 (7/29)
July 29 Overlook Park (N Fremont and Interstate)
5:45 pm Bring your own picnic dinner, relax in the park and enjoy music by the Percy Bernstein Orchestra
6:30 pm Join the group in songs for welcoming Shabbat suitable for all ages- song sheets will be provided
Afterward join us for challah and dessert; bring a blanket or lawn chairs if you like (but no dogs, please).
Learn more about all the great Jewish activities throughout Portland. Open to all.
For more information, contact www.facebook.com/ShabbatInThePark or shabbatintheparkpdx@gmail.com This program is made possible by a grant from the Jewish Federation of Greater Portland Community Impact Grant Fund.
Future events:
August 12 Laurelhurst Park (SE Cesar Chavez & Stark)
September 2 Kenilworth Park (SE 34th & Holgate)
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4) Overlook Village Celebration (7/30)
The Overlook Village Business Association is hosting its 3rd Annual Overlook Village Celebration this year on Saturday, July 30th on North Killinsgworth Street, which will be closed for the festivities between North Greeley and Concord Streets. The fun begins at 11:00 am and goes until 6:00 pm.
There will be 3 music stages, vibrant local artist vendors, the most popular Dog Costume Contest, kids’ activities and GREAT FOOD provided by the businesses on North Killingsworth!
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5) Overlook House Raffle and Ice Cream Social (7/31)
Do you have the Overlook Ice Cream Social marked on your calendar? It is Sunday, July 31 from 6:00-8:00 PM in the backyard of the Overlook House, 3839 North Melrose Drive.
This year the Ice Cream Social will include a raffle. The odds of winning will be good, and you do not need to be in attendance to win. Tickets are on sale now! Tickets are just $1!
(Friends of the Overlook House board members at selling tickets. -- Call the Overlook House 503-823-3188 if you are looking for a location to buy tickets.)
Raffle -- iPad2 & other prizes from area businesses.
$1.00 Buys 1 Chance to Win, $5.00 Buys 6, $10.00 Buys 15, and $20.00 Buys 40 Chances to Win
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6) OKNA Picnic Reminder (RSVP now)
Finally, don’t forget to send your RSVP email to us here at info@OverlookNeighborhood.org! Put ‘Picnic RSVP’ in your subject line.
Come over for dinner and to meet your neighbors. Tuesday, August 16 from 5:00- 9:00 pm at Pause Restaurant, 5101 N Interstate Avenue.
This annual Overlook gathering is always a lot of fun. For $8, the folks at Pause will put out a delicious spread for all to enjoy (veggie & other options available). Your early RSVP helps us plan the meal and earns you a free drink.
See you at the picnic!
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7) Misc
The Overlook Neighborhood Yard Sale & Free Share last weekend was a great success considering the short notice for organizing. Exit polls from participants indicate that people would like to make this an annual event. What do you think? If you'd like to be involved, and have months to get prepared, now is the time to email ONest, the Overlook Neighborhood Sustainability Team organizers, to let them know. Email ONest @ OverlookNeighborhood.org
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Don't forget to check our website www.OverlookNeighborhood.org for midweek updates and additional postings. If you have a non-commercial item about an Overlook-centric event, send your short message to info@ OverlookNeighborhood.org with "Post to List" in the subject line.
OKNA Email News
1. Give your election yard signs a second life (in preparation for the Overlook Yard Sale/Free Share on July 16 & 17)
2. Bands wanted for neighborhood block party
3. Call to Artists for the Overlook Village Celebration (7/30)
4. Storyteller Hour at the Overlook House (Mondays starting 6/6)
1. Give your election yard signs a second life
Give ONest your used Portland Schools YES signs!
Please help ONest (Overlook Neighborhood Sustainability Team) in our preparations for the Overlook Yard Sale/Free Share on July 16 & 17. We'll re-purpose the (nice, bright yellow) Portland Schools signs for the yard sale. You can drop them by 3908 N. Concord (on the corner of Failing), or email ONest@ overlookneighborhood.org and we'll pick them up.
Meanwhile, save those dates, and start collecting your yard sale treasures! And look for more information on the sale in the next Overlook Views!
2. Bands wanted for neighborhood block party
Block Party/Bands Wanted
Humboldt street will be having it's 2nd annual block party on Saturday, July 16th. Location: on Humboldt between Interstate and Concord. We are extending an invitation to everyone in Overlook, so please join us if you are around or stop by.
We are also in need of bands! If you play solo or are in a band and would like to play at the block party, please email me. Our bands were a big hit last year
Regards,
Suzanne,
3. Call to Artists for the Overlook Village Celebration (7/30) From the Overlook Village Business Association…
Saturday July 30 11am-6pm on North Killinsgworth Avenue
Join us for the third annual Overlook Village Celebration, a summer street fair sponsored by the merchants and community of N Killingsworth and Greeley Avenues. Local artists are invited to apply for booth space to show and sell their works. Items should be handmade or made by you, no mass produced or store bought items please. Vendor fees are a low $25 this year.
Other events planned for the day include a farmers market, dog costume contest, plus live music, and local businesses will be holding sidewalk sales and specials. We expect this year to be even bigger and better than past years thanks to our professional coordinator and local media advertising.
To get your copy of the registration form, please email us at overlookvillage@gmail.com and then send it in soon, the Celebration is coming up soon! Join our facebook page for frequent updates http://www.facebook.com/OverlookVillage and post when you've registered for extra marketing joy for your booth.
Invite your friends and we'll see you at the Overlook Village Celebration!
4. Storyteller Hour at the Overlook House (Mondays starting 6/6)
From the Overlook House…
Long time (20 plus years) Overlook Neighborhood resident Jerry Cowan invites you to bring your children to a free story hour at the Overlook House. Jerry and his wife Nancy have been married 37 years and have raised their three grown children in local North Portland Schools. As a Storyteller Jerry can stir a child's imagination on a marvelous journey to a magical place swirling in the mist of legend and myth. Stories told, to each generation since the beginning of time by skilled Native American Storytellers. Stories carefully crafted for children but can still delight the imagination in the oldest adult.
Day: Mondays, beginning June 6th
Time: 4:00 to 5:00 pm
Location: In the Basement Room of the Overlook House
Children Must be Accompanied by a Parent or Adult Guest
Attention Artists!
Call to Artists for the Overlook Village Celebration
Saturday July 30 11am-6pm on North Killinsgworth Avenue
Join us for the third annual Overlook Village Celebration, a summer street fair sponsored by the merchants and community of N Killingsworth and Greeley Avenues. Local artists are invited to apply for booth space to show and sell their works. Items should be handmade or made by you, no mass produced or store bought items please. Vendor fees are a low $25 this year.
Other events planned for the day include a farmers market, dog costume contest, plus live music, and local businesses will be holding sidewalk sales and specials. We expect this year to be even bigger and better than past years thanks to our professional coordinator and local media advertising.
To get your copy of the registration form, please email us at overlookvillage@gmail.com and then send it in soon, the Celebration is coming up soon! Join our facebook page for frequent updates http://www.facebook.com/OverlookVillage and post when you’ve registered for extra marketing joy for your booth.
Invite your friends and we’ll see you at the Overlook Village Celebration!
Call for Artists, Farmers, Musicians
The Overlook Village Celebration wants you!
On Saturday July 31, 2010, North Killingsworth is having a street celebration and community fair. Local artists, musicians and farmers are invited to set up along the sidewalk to sell their work. The Celebration will span N Killingsworth between The Lucky Lab on N Concord to Atomic Pizza on N Gay and hopefully all the way to North Station Food Carts on N Greeley.
Your items should be handmade or made by you, no mass produced or store bought items. There is a registration fee of $35 for this event, but if you show up and leave your space clean, we will not deposit the check, so it would be free to vend.
Some of the other events planned are Beaterville/GerBrock Crazy Car Show, farmers market, pet costume contest and local business will be holding sidewalk sales and specials as well as live music.
Contact Jenna at Atomic Pizza for a registration form and more information: overlookvillage@gmail.com
Volunteers are also needed on the day of the event to hang balloons, help with recycling and other fun stuff!
