1) Sunday Parkways in North Portland
2) World Naked Bike Ride in North Portland on Saturday
3) Greeley Avenue protected bike lanes postponed
4) I-5 tolling
5) Free golf for kids
6) Tour Portland’s water sources
7) Family anti-racism workshop
1) Sunday Parkways in North Portland
Sunday Parkways returns to Overlook and North Portland this weekend. Sunday Parkways promotes healthy active living by opening the city’s largest public space — its streets — to walk, bike, roll and discover active transportation while fostering civic pride and stimulating economic development.
Walk or ride all or part of the route any time from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The route passes through Overlook on N Willamette Boulevard and N Delaware Avenue. Activities, entertainment and refreshment will be available at several parks along the route including at Arbor Lodge and Peninsula parks. See the brochure for more details.
Several streets will be closed to motor vehicle traffic during the parkway. Plan accordingly and be safe.
2) World Naked Bike Ride in North Portland on Saturday
The annual World Naked Bike Ride will start at Cathedral Park in the St. Johns Neighborhood this year. Naked bike riders will gather Saturday beginning at 8 p.m. and set out on an undisclosed route at 9. Drivers should be extra cautious throughout the day and night on Saturday as this popular event will draw thousands of bike riders to North Portland Streets. Many of them might not know there way around our part of town very well, so be friendly and cautious when you see a rider without clothes.
3) Greeley Avenue protected bike lanes postponed
BikePortland reports that the Portland Bureau of Transportation has again postponed its plans to install a lane-separated multi-use path on N Greeley Avenue between Going and Interstate. This project has been in the works for more than a year, and a PBOT representative presented details at OKNA’s March general meeting followed with answers to questions.
The new timeline calls for construction next summer. We’ll keep you informed through the Overlook Weekly Update as we learn more.
4) I-5 tolling
As we updated you last week, the Oregon Department of Transportation is considering tolling options for Portland-area interstates, and a top contender would have tolls on I-5 begin at the Alberta/Going exit in Overlook. Willamette Week has a story about the proposal.
Residents who would like to share their views on the proposal can do so by email to valuepricingpac@odot.state.or.us., through an online form or at a public meeting on Monday. 9-noon, at the ODOT Region 1 Offices (public comment begins at 9:20).
5) Free golf for kids
Portland Parks & Recreation’s Portland Public Golf now offers Free Golf Mondays for junior golfers (kids up to the age of 17) at both the Colwood Golf Center and Eastmoreland Golf Course. Starting Monday, junior golfers can play for free from sunrise until 3 p.m. on Mondays this summer until school begins again. This program includes the use of golf clubs for kids during their rounds. Please note that kids ages nine and younger must be accompanied by an adult when they play. No reservations are needed nor taken for Free Golf Mondays.
6) Tour Portland’s water sources
Are you in love with Portland’s tap water? Ever wonder where it comes from? The Portland Water Bureau is offering tours of the Bull Run Watershed and the Columbia South Shore Well Field, two vital water sources for the city.
Traveling from forest to faucet, a professional water resources educator will guide you on this eight-hour adventure.
Walk through protected old-growth forest; hear stories of early Portland water woes and forward-thinking solutions; visit dams that store billions of gallons of drinking water; and learn how more than 500 Water Bureau employees work together to serve excellent water every minute of every day.
The cost of the tour is $21.69 and registration is required.
7) Family anti-racism workshop
An anti-racism workshop designed for white parents and caregivers to increase awareness and build skills to discuss racism with young children will take place on July 28, 9 a.m.-12:30 at Daybreak Co-housing. A $0-$50 sliding-scale donation is requested with all proceeds benefiting Mudbone Grown.
Registration is required. Childcare and snacks for kids will be provided. Please bring a snack to share with adults. Learn more about the event online.