Sound Off! Feedback and Meetings This Week & Next
This is your week for feedback, Overlook! Lots of people want to hear from you; share your thoughts on the Public Alerts test, the Urban Food Code and a current police use of force investigation.
There’s a few other interesting things going on, not the least of which is our monthly general meeting; please plan to attend and find out about some grant applications for Beach School, public safety updates and more!
OKNA General Membership Meeting
Tuesday, February 21st
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Kaiser Town Hall: 3701 N Interstate Avenue (at Overlook Blvd)
Remember to 'like' us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OKNAinPDX for news throughout the week and the opportunity for you to interact with OKNA & your neighbors directly.
1) ONeST Sustainability Film Series (2/20)
2) NEW date for Parent/Child Yoga & Overlook House news (2/25)
3) One Fix It Fair Remaining! (2/25)
4) Did You Get The Call? (send an email now)
5) Register for Spring Parks Programs (now)
6) Urban Farming Code Update (2/23)
7) Police Use of Force Investigation (2/28)
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1) ONeST Sustainability Film Series (2/20)
Monday, Feb. 20, Free! 6:00 pm
O•NeST Sustainability Film: The Farmer and the Horse: the story of three young people in New Jersey who’ve made the decision to farm with draft animals, and cut their dependence on petroleum.
Please Join us for our February Sustainability Film! Potluck at 6pm, film at 6:30. Come for one or both!
Daybreak CoHousing Community Room, 2525 N. Killingsworth.
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2) NEW date for Parent/Child Yoga & Overlook House news (2/25)
The new Parent/Child Yoga class has changed its meeting day of the week. It will now meet on Saturday mornings 9:00AM -9:45 AM beginning Feb 25 - April 14.
(Please note this is a change in date and time from what is printed in Overlook Views.) For information contact Heather Hallett at hallett.h@gmail.com
Also on Saturdays, join James Bloom for Children's Breath of Fire Qi Gong every Saturday morning 10:00 - 11:00 AM.
For more information contact James at dragonbreathoffire@comcast.net
Join Jerry Cowan for The Story Teller every Monday afternoon from 3:30-4:30 PM. Parents need to attend with their children. For more information contact Jerry at thestoryteller@whizto.us
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3) One Fix It Fair Remaining! (2/25)
Fix-It Fairs are free events where you can learn simple and effective ways to save money at home and stay healthy this winter and beyond. Featuring exhibits from numerous community partners, these events also include an extensive schedule of workshops held throughout the day. Experts will be available to talk with you about water and energy savings, home and personal health, food and nutrition, community resources, recycling and yard care, lead testing, bike tune-ups and more! Free professional childcare and lunch will be provided.
Saturday, February 25, 2012
Jefferson High School
5210 N Kerby Avenue
8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Entrance is on the Kerby side of the building.
To find out more information about scheduled workshops, visit www.portlandonline.com/bps/fif To receive information and reminders on upcoming fairs, e-mail fixitfair@portlandoregon.gov.
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4) Did You Get The Call? (send an email now)
Last week, the Portland Bureau of Emergency Management (PBEM) engaged in an exercise to help ensure our city’s safety. PBEM did what very few emergency management agencies do: It put our community notification system through an ambitious, citywide “stress test.”
On a practical level, the test was designed to send a single message to as many Portlanders in the shortest amount of time possible. All landline phones were contacted, as well as all cell, text and email devices voluntarily registered atwww.PublicAlerts.org. On a symbolic level, we were challenging our privately contracted vendor, First Call. Though the company had demonstrated success reaching residents on small-scale emergencies during the past year-and-a-half, it had failed in reaching the entire city during a similar test two weeks prior. We wanted First Call to prove it could complete this ambitious task. And we wanted to know long it would take.
As we analyze the results of the test, we want to hear your feedback. Did you get the message? How, when and where did you receive it? Please contact PublicAlerts@portlandoregon.gov to let us know.
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5) Register for Spring Parks Programs (now)
Portland Parks offers thousands of classes for all ages and abilities. Register now for Spring programs; see what’s on offer now that you don’t receive a catalog in the mail. PortlandParks.org
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6) Urban Farming Code Update (2/23)
North Portland Roundtable Discussion: Urban Food Zoning Code Update
When: Thursday Feb. 23, 2012 from 7-7:30pm
Where: Historic Kenton Firehouse, 8105 N. Brandon
Why: The Bureau of Planning and Sustainability is releasing a Discussion Draft of changes to the Portland zoning code that will affect the way that food can be grown and distributed in our neighborhoods!
The proposed changes support activities such as market gardens (growing food for profit), community gardens, farmers markets and food buying clubs. Learn more from project staff Julia Gisler and give your input on how the proposed changes could impact your community.
The Discussion Draft will be available on the project website at www.portlandonline.com/bps/foodcode after February 10th. Paper copies will be available at the Bureau of Planning and Sustainability offices at 1900 SW 4th Avenue, 7th floor. You may also contact Julia atjulia.gisler@portlandoregon.gov or 503-823- 7624 to have a copy mailed.
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7) Police Use of Force Investigation (2/28)
U.S. Attorney's Office and Civil Rights Division Announce Town Hall Meeting Regarding Portland Police Bureau Investigation
PORTLAND, Ore. – The United States Department of Justice seeks community input concerning the investigation of the Portland Police Bureau’s (PPB) use of force policies and practices. The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Oregon, in conjunction with the Special Litigation Section of the Civil Rights Division, will conduct a town hall meeting with members of the public on Tuesday, February 28, 2012 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the St. John’s Community Center located at 8427 N. Central Street in Portland.
On June 8, 2011, the Justice Department opened a civil investigation pursuant to the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994, 42 United States Code, Section 14141, in order to determine whether PPB has engaged in a pattern or practice of use of force which amounts to a violation of civil rights. During the first week of August 2011, the Justice Department conducted numerous individual interviews with members of the public in three locations throughout Portland. The Justice Department is returning to Portland as part of the investigation and invites any individual who has specific and recent information they would like to share about their personal interaction with PPB officers to participate in this town hall meeting.
Throughout the course of the investigation, the Justice Department will seek to determine whether there are systemic violations of the Constitution or federal law by officers of the PPB. The Justice Department will consider all relevant information, particularly the efforts that Portland has undertaken to ensure compliance with federal law. The Justice Department has taken similar steps involving a variety of state and local law enforcement agencies, both large and small, in jurisdictions such as New York, Ohio, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, the District of Columbia, Louisiana, and California.
The Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division, Special Litigation Section and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Oregon are jointly investigating this matter. If you have any comments or concerns, but are unable to attend the town hall meeting, please feel free to contact us at community.portland@usdoj.gov or 1-877-218-5228. You may also feel free to contact the U.S. Attorney’s local Civil Rights Hotline at either 503-471-5577 or by email at usaor.civilrights@usdoj.gov.
Happy 2012, Your OKNA Weekly Email
Happy New Year, Overlook! Now that you’ve sent all the out of town company home & recycled all the wrappings, have a look at what’s going on in the neighborhood…
1) Thank you, Brad!
2) Sacred Garden Space Suggestions?
3) Land Use Notice Posted (1/9)
4) Park Lovers, Meet, Speak Up (1/9)
5) City of Portland 2012 State and Federal Legislative Agendas - City Council hearings
6) Portland Harbor Community Advisory Group Meets (1/11)
7) Do you Dig Square Dancing? (1/12)
Beach Parents: PPS & the Future of Schools (1/17)
9) Tree Planting Event This Month (1/28)
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1) Thank you, Brad!
Special thanks to Overlook volunteer and past (maybe future?) OKNA board member Brad Halverson for keeping the meeting room at Kaiser Town Hall reserved for the monthly OKNA general meetings. Yeah, maybe he uses some new fandangled schedule reminder device, but the fact that he does it at all is so helpful. Come check out the room and join us at the next OKNA meeting, Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at 7pm. Thanks again, Brad!
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2) Sacred Garden Space Suggestions?
Neighbor Kathryn sends the following message:
Hello, I live in the Overlook neighborhood and I am hoping starting an urban farm/garden with a vision of bringing a sacred wild space to the community that feeds it on many levels. It will have the usual beds for vegetables that we will (whomever participates) collectively take to market and share the profit as well as donating the surplus to those in need in the community. Beyond this I also see a sacred garden space with medicinal herbs planted in archetypal forms such as a spiral and a labrynth, the middle of the garden will have a community space for outdoor meditation and ceremony/ artistic expression. I plan on submitting an application to City Repair requesting volunteer help building a cob tea house;). I am just looking for a good space to plant!
If anyone has any interest in or knows of anyone wanting to share the land in such a way or if anyone knows of a vacant lot that could use some love please connect with me. Thank you! -Kathryn
Email Kathryn
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3) Land Use Notice Posted (1/9)
Check out plans for a remodeling job at the Economy Inn Motel on N Interstate Avenue. As part of the Portland Development Commission’s (PDC) Storefront Improvement Program, the motel owners intend new windows and siding. Check it out and submit your comments, if any. http://www.portlandonline.com/bds/index.cfm?c=42261&a=378707
Questions? Contact OKNA at info@OverlookNeighborhood.org Comments are due 1/9/12. This information was posted in a more timely fashion on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/OKNAinPDX; you too can ‘like’ the page to subscribe to midweek updates like these.
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4) Park Lovers, Meet, Speak Up (1/9)
Portland Parks & Recreation will soon submit their proposed budget for the next fiscal year. As directed by Mayor Adams, their budget reflects cuts of up to $3 million. This impacts important programs and services including: community centers, park garbage and restroom service, street trees, and SUN Community Schools.
Learn more about the recommendations at www.portlandparks.org and then join us:
WHAT: An opportunity to share your thoughts about the proposed budget with Commissioner Nick Fish and Director Mike Abbaté
WHEN: Monday, January 9th, 2012 6:30pm-8:30pm
WHERE: Multnomah County Boardroom @ 501 SE Hawthorne (at the corner of SE 6th Ave. )
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5) City of Portland 2012 State and Federal Legislative Agendas - City Council hearings
We wanted you to be aware that Portland City Council will be holding two hearings next week on the City of Portland's 2012 State and Federal Legislative Agendas. All hearings will be held in Portland City Council Chambers.
2012 State Legislative Agenda
Wednesday, January 11th 10 a.m.
Council Chambers, City Hall, 1221 SW 4th Ave., 2nd floor
Link to City of Portland DRAFT 2012 State Legislative Agenda
2012 Federal Legislative Agenda
Thursday, January 12th 3 p.m.
Council Chambers, City Hall, 1221 SW 4th Ave., 2nd floor
Link to City of Portland DRAFT 2012 Federal Legislative Agenda
If you have questions about any legislative item contained in these legislative agendas, please contact City Council offices using this link, which has contact information for City Council offices: http://www.portlandonline.com/index.cfm.
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6) Portland Harbor Community Advisory Group Meets (1/11)
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, January 11, 2012
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Location: 6543 N Burlington Avenue (at the Portland BES Water Pollution Control Lab)
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7) Do you Dig Square Dancing? (1/12)
We found this post for a Portland MeetUp in Overlook. Contact the group for more information – the name of the group is called Anyone Can Join!, so I guess anyone can! http://www.meetup.com/Anyone-Can-Join/events/46383472/
Old-Time Gathering square dance: Thursday, January 12, 2012, 6:45 PM
Polish Library Association & Grandpa's Cafe 3832 North Interstate Avenue, Portland, OR
Help kick off the 2012 Portland Old-Time Music Gathering with this free square dance featuring two fine bands. It's a smaller version of the big Saturday dance, good for beginners or those who are rusty.
Calling by Zach Hudson and Amy Hofer; Music by Uncle Wiggily and Flat Rock String Band
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Beach Parents: PPS & the Future of Schools (1/17)
Speaking of the OKNA General meeting, if you have a kid, might have a kid in the future or know a kid, you’ll want to attend the next OKNA meeting.
A representative from Portland Public Schools (PPS) will attend the meeting on Tuesday, January 17 to discuss several important issues facing North Portland schools including Beach. Dealing with growing enrollment, aging school buildings needing repairs and delivering strong results for students in every neighborhood are key discussion points. We'd love to see lots of folks representing Beach School and Overlook at that meeting.
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9) Tree Planting Event This Month (1/28)
Come out on Saturday January 28th for Overlook and Arbor Lodge neighborhoods' 13th annual tree planting event. Last year over a hundred people came and we planted over 120 trees. We want you to join us this year!
Bring your kids or anyone else you want too. 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. Usually people come alone or in pairs, so you will be getting to know some neighbors while out planting trees.
If you want to contribute but can’t plant trees, 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 other volunteers and trees in your pickup truck. This year we might have close to 200 trees to plant, and will really need volunteers and pickup trucks.
Last year was a huge success and we’re going to make it even better this year. Call Garrett with any questions about how the day will go down, or if you'd like to give a heads up that you are coming with some food or your truck. 503 422 5070. Thanks!
A Busy Week in Overlook: OKNA email 9/23
Happy Fall, Overlook! This is a busy weekend in the neighborhood, and there’s lots of interesting things to keep you occupied this fall; read on! Sorry about the extra long message, but there's a lot you should know about.
1) Public Safety Alert (now)
2) Oops! (now)
3) Polish Festival (9/24 & 25)
4) Build It Green! Home Tour and Information Fair (9/24 & 25)
5) Town Hall with State Rep Tina Kotek (9/26)
6) The ever-popular Overlook Walk (9/28)
7) PSAC Meeting This Week (9/28)
Overlook Park Survey (by 9/30)
9) Waud Bluff Trail Construction Begins (now)
10) Overlook Families Welcome “Little Kids’ Jamboree”Sessions (register now for October)
11) Volunteer with SMART® and Help Children Discover the Joy of Reading! (register now for mid October)
12) Want a paying job? (Oct 10)
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1) Public Safety Alert (now)
Over the past couple of weeks we've had numerous anecdotal reports of strangers in back yards, attempted break-ins and at least one 'cat burglary' (entering a home when occupants are in). Please ratchet up your safety awareness by locking windows and doors and back gates, leaving porch and yard lights on, keeping cars 'showroom clean' and locked and remember to report all crimes.
You should have your new copy of Overlook Views; look for the items on page 7 from Crime Prevention professional Mark Wells, including the details of an upcoming public safety forum and consider participating.
Important numbers to have handy:
Crime in progress: 911
Unwanted person, bad feeling, things out of order, request a patrol car: 503.823.3333<--- Nonemergency police number
Mark Wells, North Portland Crime Prevention Coordinator: 503-823-4098 or email mark.wells@portlandoregon.gov
Contact him with ANY questions or funny feelings; Mark keeps track of all these reports and tries to get the right professionals on the job for us.
Above all, please please please report to the police if anything happens to your property and encourage crime victims to make the call. Some of the incidents are not getting reported to police.
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2) Oops! (now)
A layout error in your new issue of Overlook Views accidentally dropped off part of an important message.
Become one of the Friends of Patton Square Park
We're dedicated to taking care of our beautifully remodeled park and keeping it healthy for everyone! Email us to join in: greenacres @OverlookNeighborhood.org
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3) Polish Festival (9/24 & 25)
Saturday: Sept 24, 11am - 10pm
Sunday, Sept 25, noon - 6pm
3900 N. Interstate Ave., Portland, Oregon
ADMISSION FREE
http://www.portlandpolonia.org/festival/
This is the big weekend you’ve all been waiting for! Get your polka pants on and ready for pierogies!
The Polish festival is an event for families and singles, adults and children, for food connoisseurs, music lovers, concert goers, dance enthusiasts, … It is for everyone. During the festival, we provide non-stop stage performances, including a few dance groups and music bands, polka contest on Saturday and Sunday, a street dance, delicious Polish food and imported Polish beer. The event is held on Failing Street between the two historic buildings of the Polish Library built in 1911 and St. Stanislaus Church built in 1907.
Over 10,000 people are expected to attend the festival. It is prepared and run by over 300 volunteers organized by the Polish Association.
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4) Build It Green! Home Tour and Information Fair (9/24 &25)
Overlook neighbors Corey & Deb Omey invite us all to visit their green home construction project during this weekend’s Build It Green! Home Tour and Information Fair as well as at a special Open House.
Sunday 9/25 Open House. 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM Open house for those not going on the tour, but interested in seeing the house and what they've been working on. If you haven't been there in a while, you can see the progress....Landscaping, gardens, GSHP, solar, more eco roofs, and an almost finished basement!
2105 N Webster St - 503-349-4179 Cell
http://ermunch.com/projects/omey_home.html
The 10th annual Build It Green! Home Tour and Information Fair is aself-guided tour of 22 green remodels and new homes around the Portland metropolitan area. Start and stop where and when you choose. Tons more info online including ticket ordering: http://www.portlandonline.com/bps/index.cfm?c=41893
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5) Town Hall with State Rep Tina Kotek (9/26)
Please join State Representative Tina Kotek at the Historic Kenton Firehouse on Monday to recap the 2011 Session, discuss the upcoming 2012 Session,and talk about community issues that matter to you.
What: Town Hall Meeting
When: Monday,September 26, 2011 at 7:00 p.m.
Where: Historic Kenton Firehouse
8105 N. Brandon Ave., Portland, OR 97217 (map)
For more information, call or email legislative assistant, Michelle Rogelstad, at rep.tinakotek@state.or.us or (503) 286-0558 (district).
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6) The ever-popular Overlook Walk (9/28)
Brought to you by the PBOT Senior Strolls program, a narrated tour of part of the Overlook neighborhood.
Wednesday at 10am
Meet at Overlook Park shelter, west side of N Interstate & Fremont
Starting at Overlook Park, we'll explore some of the nooks and crannies in this charming neighborhood, as we hear interesting anecdotes from local resident Dan Haneckow . Total Distance: 2.5 miles
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7) PSAC Meeting This Week (9/28)
North Portland PUBLIC SAFETY ACTION COMMITTEE (PSAC)
Wednesday September 28th, 2011 7:00 PM
Location: Historic Kenton Firehouse, 2209 N. Schofield – across from the Kenton Post Office
Guest Speaker- Mayor Sam Adams
Also speaking:
ONI-Crime Prevention – Angela Wagnon, Mark Wells
North Precinct Command –Commander Mike Leloff /Command staff
Mayor Adams’ Office – Antoinette Edwards, Directorof Public Safety
District Attorney’s Office – DDA Jim Hayden
Bring a neighbor and attend this useful and informative meeting. Neighbors will make the difference for public safety in Overlook.
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Overlook Park Survey (by 9/30)
If you have not yet completed your survey for suggested improvements for Overlook Park, it’s not too late to chime in! Please contact Cynthia THIS WEEK at greenacres@ OverlookNeighborhood.orgor 503.249.7728 to make your thoughts count.
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9) Waud Bluff Trail Construction Begins (now)
Congratulations! After many years of working through the complicated details of engineering, property ownership and easements, Portland Parks and Recreation has begun construction on the Waud Bluff Trail! This is a much-anticipated project that will provide a vital link between Willamette Boulevard and Swan Island. Upon completion, trail users will benefit from improved grading and a paved trail surface. New retaining walls will improve erosion control on the steep bluff, and a new bridge will allow users safer access over active Union Pacific railroad tracks onto Swan Island. Other benefits of the project include the addition of new, native plants on site and creation of a pedestrian island and crosswalk on Willamette Blvd. to address longstanding concerns about access to the trail and the Tri-Met bus stop.
Read more about this project, including comments from Overlook Views contributor Lenny Anderson and see photos and maps here:http://www.neighborhoodnotes.com/news/2011/09/waud_bluff_trail_construction_begins_in_north_portland/
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10) Overlook Families Welcome “Little Kids’ Jamboree”Sessions (register now for October)
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11) Volunteer with SMART® and Help Children Discover the Joy of Reading! (register now for mid October)
SMART (Start Making A Reader Today) is an early literacy nonprofit that envisions an Oregon in which every child can read and is empowered to succeed. We engage community volunteers to help PreK-3rd grade children become confident readers by providing one-on-one literacy support, valuable adult mentorship, and books to take home and keep. We need volunteers for our program in the Beach Elementary School. Volunteer to read for one hour per week from mid-October through mid-May. Applications are accepted year-round.
To make a difference at these schools and in your community, call 971-634-1616 or visit www.GetSMARTOregon.org and help start making a reader today!
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12) Want a paying job? (Oct 10)
Portland Police Bureau is accepting applications for their upcoming Police Officer recruitment on Monday October 10, 2011, beginning at 0800. This is a limited recruitment and Lateral police officers or other certified police officers are encouraged to apply, even if they are not currently working in that capacity.
Online applications will be available at www.joinportlandpolice.com or www.portlandonline.com beginning October 10th.
Contact for more information:
Officer Cara Sweeney
Portland Police Bureau
Recruitment Coordinator
1111 SW 2nd Avenue Room 1542
Portland, OR 97204
503-823-0636
www.joinportlandpolice.com
www.facebook.com/joinpdxpolice
OKNA Email for September 9
Lots this week. As always, details are below. Enjoy summer!
Break-ins and car thefts: I didn't have a chance to get any official info together, but there have been reports of break-ins and car thefts recently. Remember to keep your doors locked and windows secure on these hot days and report any and all incidents (the Police non-emergency number is 503-823-3333).
1. Learn about your neighborhood: neighborhood walks (9/10 and 9/28)
2. Overlook Park Enhancement Survey
3. Overlook Neighborhood Recycling Event (Sat., 9/17)
4. Overlook House Story Hour (Mondays, 4-5:00)
5. Interstate/Alberta intersection work
6. Neighborhood Grants Workshop (9/27)
7. Arts on the Peninsula seeks artists
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1. Learn about your neighborhood: neighborhood walks (9/10 and 9/28)
A Ten Toe Express Walk hosted by Portland Bureau of Transportation (9/10)
10 am Saturday September 10: Going to the River
Meet at N Prescott MAX station.
Walk from Overlook neighborhood to Swan Island, explore scenic viewpoints of the working Willamette River and hear the history of Portland's harbor and shipbuilding industry.
The ever-popular Overlook Walk (9/28)
Meet at Overlook Park shelter, west side of N Interstate & Fremont
Starting at Overlook Park, we'll explore some of the nooks and crannies in this charming neighborhood, as we hear interesting anecdotes from a local resident. Total Distance: 2.5 miles
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2. Overlook Park Enhancement Survey
Your input on enhancements to Overlook Park is needed. Please take a few minutes to complete this Portland Parks and Recreation survey to help PDC, PP&R and the Interstate Corridor Urban Renewal Advisory Committee determine which needs at Overlook Park should be addressed and funded in the next year. The deadline is September 21.
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3. Overlook Neighborhood Recycling Event (Sat., 9/17)
"Don't forget to save your rigid plastics, plastic bags and plastic bottles with necks AND wine corks for the Overlook Neighborhood Recycling Event on Saturday, September 17, from 11-3 at the Kaiser West Interstate parking lot. For more information, check out our website at https://sites.google.com/site/overlooksustainability/events-1/plastic-roundup. We still need volunteers for two-hour shifts, so contact us at onest@ OverlookNeighborhood.org if you can help. Happy collecting and recycling!"
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4. Overlook House Story Hour (Mondays, 4-5:00)
The Storyteller. Free story hour in the basement room of the Overlook House, 3839 N. Melrose drive, every Monday Afternoon from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Stories told in the oral tradition based on Native American legends and myths handed down for generations and crafted for children of all ages.
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5. Interstate/Alberta intersection work
Just an FYI that the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) will be doing intersection safety work (bike boxes and crosswalk visibility) at Interstate and Alberta.
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6. Neighborhood Grants Workshop (9/27)
NPNS Neighborhood Grants Workshop: Helpful Tips for Submitting an NPNS Grant Proposal!
How can I get help with my pre-application form? NPNS now has a new process for grant applications, the pre-application.
You are encouraged to attend the free North Portland Neighborhood Services grant writing workshop:
September 27th at 7 p.m. at the Historic Kenton Firehouse, 8105 N. Brandon St.
You will learn about grant writing, the pre-application and selection process, meet committee members, learn about other projects seeking grant funding for possible collaboration, and how to get individual help with your grant.
Grant Application Deadline: Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2PM
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7. Arts on the Peninsula seeks artists
Want to draw? In public?
Arts on the Peninsula seeks artists (16 and over) for Drawing It Down 2, the second of a three-part series of community/fundraising events.
Donate your time……Draw for 45 minutes, all-ages public pays to watch. All materials provided, drawings to be sold at flat-rate post-drawing session.
3 time slots: 2-2:45, 3:30-4:15, 5:00-5:45. You are welcome to draw in more than one of these slots.
NB: While AsoP-organized, these events are collaborations between local schools/students, non-profit agencies and Peninsula-based business, and will provide internships and training in Arts Events Organization. DID2 is in collaboration with the St. Johns Neighborhood Association.
For more information on AsoP DID2 and to be considered, please submit: the following to Buff Medb Neretin, ED – Arts on the Peninsula – artsonthepeninsula@gmail.com
Two jpg images of your work, 800 dpi max
Name
E-Dress
Phone Number
URL – if you have one
Which time slot works best for you.
2-2:45 . 3:30-4:15 . 5-5:45
NB: Please, do not submit nudes, gang-, drug- or sex-related images.
Deadline: September 15th, 2011
[OverlookPDX] Beach Clean Up, Park Input Please, Workshops & More
Hello Overlook Neighbors, here's your weekly communiqué; see what's going on this week and coming up!
1. Volunteer Opportunity at Beach (Saturday 8/27)
2. Last Call: Overlook Views Submissions
3. Overlook Park Enhancement Survey (now)
4. The Storyteller at the Overlook House (Monday afternoons)
5. Disaster Preparedness Workshops (9/10, Register Now)
6. Tour the Historic John Mock House (9/13)
7. Neighborhood Grant Program Opens Soon (plan now)
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1. Volunteer Opportunity at Beach (Saturday 8/27)
Garden Maintenance: Saturday, August 27 2011 from 10am - 1pm
Help Beach get cleaned up for the start of the school year!
Bring your supplies:Garden and landscape tools
To take advantage of this volunteer opportunity, please contact Thomas Breuckman at 503-916-3172 or by email at send an email.
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2. Last Call: Overlook Views Submissions
If you have a story tip, information item or contribution for your neighborhood newsletter Overloook Views, the time is now to contact Michelle with your submission: views @OverlookNeighborhood.org
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3. Overlook Park Enhancement Survey (now)
We need your input on enhancements at Overlook Park. Please take a few minutes to complete this Portland Parks and Recreation survey to help PDC, PP&Rand the Interstate Corridor Urban Renewal Advisory Committee determine which needs at Overlook Park should be addressed and funded in the next year. The deadline is September 21. Thank you for adding your voice to this neighborhood park project
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4. The Storyteller at the Overlook House (Monday afternoons)
The Storyteller. Free story hour in the basement room of the Overlook House, 3839 N. Melrose drive, every Monday Afternoons from 4:00 pm to5:00 pm. Stories told in the oral tradition based on Native American legends and myths handed down for generations and crafted for children of all ages.
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5. Disaster Preparedness Workshops (9/10,Register Now)
September 10th Disaster Preparedness, Mitigation, Response and Recovery Workshop to honor the 10th Anniversary of 9/11
Register today (http://disastertraining.eventbrite.com)to attend our Disaster Training and Recognize the 10th Anniversary of 911 in a meaningful, proactive and life-saving way. Join us for a day of workshops to help hone your skills in building community resilience and increase your effectiveness in all phases of emergency management.
Join us on September 10th at: New Hope Community Church, 11731SE Stevens Rd, Portland, OR 97086
A partial listing of our class offerings are listed below.
Psychological First Aid Training – 3 hours – Judy Olivier
Dealing with Difficult People During Disasters – 3 hours – Alice Busch
Traffic Safety/Perimeter Management – 3 hours – Justin Ross
Getting Involved (a conversation with ordinary people in politics)– 2 hours – Linda Hedges (helping coordinate)
Leadership and Influence – 3 hours – Alice Busch
Media Communications/Advocating for those affected by Disaster - 2 hours – Candy Cates
Spontaneous Volunteer Management – 2 hours - Shelli Johnson
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6. Tour the Historic John Mock House (9/13)
Visit a mansion on the bluff, just around the corner from Overlook.
A Victorian-era mansion adjacent to Columbia Park with chipped baby blue paint and missing shingles will soon undergo a restoration.
But before it does, the public is invited to a one-time event to tour the John Mock House, which is on the National Register of Historic Places. The event is from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Sept. 13 at 4333N. Willamette Blvd. Tickets are $15 per person and can be purchased online.
The program begins at 7 p.m. when Bo Sullivan, Rejuvenation historian and owner of Arcalus Period Design, will share images of Victorian interiors from the Arcalus archive. Refreshments will be served and family descendants have been invited.
Built in 1894, the Queen Anne-style mansion features gingerbread-covered porches, decorative shingles, and a finial-topped turret. The interior includes hand-painted ceiling frescos,mantels with glazed art tiles and more than a dozen Povey Brothers Studio art glass windows.
The house is on land that John Mock’s father, Henry, took up as part of a 317-acre land claim in 1853. That claim included what are today’s North Portland neighborhoods of University Park,Mock’s Crest and Mock’s Bottom. John Mock was a prominent Portland figure and granted land to allow for road and street railway expansion into St. Johns. He also donated land to Columbia University, now the University of Portland.
Story courtesy Melissa Navas and The Oregonian: http://www.oregonlive.com/portland/index.ssf/2011/08/historic_john_mock_house_opens.html
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7. Neighborhood Grant Program Opens Soon (plan now)
The Portland Office of Neighborhood Involvement (ONI), will offer nearly $224,000 in grants to groups,organizations, and initiatives that serve to strengthen neighborhoods and communities.
Do you have an idea that would benefit your neighbors, and just needs a little funding? This program is a great way to do a little something with a big reach.
Read more about the program and the upcoming grant writing workshops for our office, North Portland Neighborhood Services by reading the story on Neighborhood Notes:
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.
This weekend – Sunday Parkways and North American Organic Brewers Festival
The summer festival season is here; here are some things to check out over the weekend!
1. Sunday Parkways (6/26)
On Sunday, June 26, from 11 am to 4 pm, you can walk, bike, stroll, skate or roll around an 8-mile, two loop route that connects Arbor Lodge, Peninsula, Columbia, Kenton and McCoy parks without having to worry about cars. In Overlook, Ainsworth, Delaware, and Willamette Blvd will be affected.
At many of those parks, you'll find food, music, vendors, and fun activities—from a hula hoop contest and break dancing, to a kids' inflatable play zone and Zumba classes. Go to http://www.portlandsundayparkways.org/ for a schedule and map (click on the "North" button on the right).
Rep. Tina Kotek and Mayor Sam Adams will be in Kenton Park for coffee and conversation with constituents from 11:00-12:00. At noon you are invited to walk with Rep. Kotek from Kenton Park to McCoy Park.
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2. North American Organic Brewers Festival at Overlook Park (June 24-26)
The North American Organic Brewers Festival will host its 7th annual event June 24 through 26 at Overlook Park, bringing together 17,000 beer lovers for51 organic craft beers, live local music, organic food, sustainability-oriented vendors and non-profits, a soda garden with complimentary root beer for minors and designated drivers, and a children's area with face painting and sustainable arts & crafts. Minors are welcome at all hours of the festival when accompanied by a parent.
Admission into the event is free. Beer and food cost money.
Go to www.naobg.org for more info.
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3. Good in the Neighborhood 'Multicultural' Music and Food Festival (June 24-26)
This event is the longest running African American Community Enrichment and Development Festival, in "ALL" of Oregon. The festival is anchored by several top and local National and International 'LIVE' performance acts:
Linda Hornbuckle, Unlisted Reality, Prince Tribute Band, Ashley Minniweather, Andy Stokes Band, Soul Vaccination, Ocean503, Randy Star and The Players, Iesha Spinks, Elite, The Lite, Hot Property, On Q featuring Rashan Armstrachan...and special attendance from - AFINCANDO...
You will find great cultural eats available, community shops selling goods, and several community resource table offering goods and service as needed and/or apply!
This is the 19th Year... We have assembled this World Class Event...
June, 24, 25, 26, 2011... See you soon!
Time: Today at 5:00pm - Sunday at 8:30pm
Location: King Elementary School
4815 NE 7th Avenue
Portland, OR
