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Alley Goat Walk – Saturday, June 25th

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Hello Concordia Neighbors!

Hope you are staying cool these past few days. Summer is here!

And with that said, we wanted to kick off our summer in the alleys with a goat walk on Saturday, June 25th, starting at 10am!

In order to do this, we will need some alleys to walk through for the day, which will be open to the public. Would anyone be interested in sharing their alleys for the walk? This will also be done in conjunction with an alley cleanup, so if you’re interested in having your alley cleaned, this would be a great way to have it done.

Description:

Pet some adult and baby goats and walk them on leashes as they munch their way along alleys to get rid of invasives like ivy, blackberry and other weeds. Great for kids! Goat cheese, blackberry jam, and crackers will be provided. Bring your own beverage. Use the opportunity to talk to neighbors about possibilities for cleanup and beautification. We’ll also be cutting down weeds as we go.

Please contact me promptly if you or someone else you know who lives on an alley would be interested in this project. We would love to show others the potential of our alley spaces!

Best,

Samuel Garcia

samuel26@pdx.edu

(415) 902-2245

Next Week: Take part of 5836 NE Mason St home with you!

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5836 NE Mason, a home in poor condition to be deconstructed, not demolished

This June 24& 25, Cully neighbors are invited to stop by the Orange Splot LLC/Lovett Deconstruction site. Located at 5836 NE Mason St, this site in Cully Neighborhood will be participating in the City of Portland’s Deconstruction Incentive Pilot Program. 

One of the project’s deconstruction grant goals is to see how much material can be made available for re-use here in Cully Neighborhood. So, they are are inviting neighbors and others curious about deconstruction, or in need of some materials (think: outdoor firewood, brick, cabinetry), to come and take a little piece of this old house home with you! We are all curious to see what the local market for deconstructed home materials might be.

Those interested in picking up wood in particular should prepare to bring your hammer. Our staff will try to take care of as much de-nailing as possible, but there may be a bit left to do (after the compulsory waiver-signing of course). People are also encouraged to stop by anytime during working hours from the 20th to the 25th to chat about deconstruction or Mason St. Townhomes with Lovett Deconstruction and/or Orange Splot LLC staff.

More details about the deconstruction are available on the Orange Splot blog.
About the Builder
Mason St. Townhomes will be constructed by Orange Splot LLC, a small development company based in Cully, with a mission to pioneer new models of community-oriented, affordable, green housing in Portland. More about Orange Splot LLC and about Mason St. Townhomes is available on the company website: www.orangesplot.net.

Annual Concordia garage sale set for August 13

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Community member’s passing brings changes to the event

Many of you may already know that Concordia resident Donna Mae Carrier, age 58, passed away in December last year. She died after a short, fierce battle with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Donna was a wonderful mother to her three daughters, a caregiver to friends and family in need and a tireless volunteer in her community, including with Concordia Neighborhood Association where, for many years, she coordinated our neighborhood’s annual yard sale event.

Because of the huge void left where Donna’s energy once played a key role, the annual garage sale will be just a sliver of its former self this year. While CNA will advertise the event, scheduled for August 13 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., CNA will not be providing maps, signs, or post-sale charity donations.

So if you’re looking to clear out your overloaded garage, basement or closets burdened by items that still have a useful and potentially saleable life, CNA will do the advertising for the event. In that advertising we’ll encourage people to drive around Concordia for the best bargains to be found in town that day. Also consider posting your specific information and address on Nextdoor.com and craigslist to attract more customers.

For 2017, anyone interested in bringing the “full-meal-deal” event back to Concordia to carry on the annual garage sale with the vigor that respects Donna’s legacy, please contact CNA’s Social Committee at social@concordiapdx.org. Program aims to provide health & wellness for student, community success

Future Families of Vernon Mixer March 6

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The Vernon IB World School PTA is hosting the Future Families of Vernon Mixer on Sunday, March 6, 2016 from 3:00 – 5:00 PM at McMenamins Kennedy School Community Room. McMenamins Kennedy School is located at 5732 NE 33rd Ave., Portland, OR 97211. Children are welcome.

The Future Families of Vernon Mixer offers current and prospective Vernon families a casual opportunity to learn more about Vernon and the community that supports our neighborhood school.

Neighborhood families can enjoy complimentary snacks and talk to prospective and current Vernon families about:

  • Preparing their child for kindergarten.
  • Determining whether Vernon is the right school for their family.
  • Getting involved and meeting other Vernon families.

Families are encouraged to come to the mixer to learn more about Vernon’s:

  • Global International Baccalaureate (IB) program and how IB students often outperform students from other programs.
  • Weekly special classes including art, music, PE, library, technology, Mandarin and Spanish.
  • On-site before and after-care programs offered by the YMCA and SUN (Schools Uniting Neighborhoods).
  • Two vibrant, active school gardens and a Garden Studies teacher.

“The Future Families of Vernon Mixer is the perfect place to meet current Vernon families and learn about all the awesome things going on at the school. We’re an engaged group of parents, teachers, and community members working hard to make sure our kids have a great place to learn. Join us at the Mixer on March 6th to learn more about our great school and community,” said Lindsay Corliss, Vernon parent and PTA member.

Learn more about Vernon IB World School at the Future Families of Vernon Mixer on Sunday, March 6, 2016 at McMenamins Kennedy School Community Room.

For more information, please contact Lindsay Corliss at (503) 750-6670, or lindsaycorliss@gmail.com.

Summer Concerts in Fernhill Park Needs Y-O-U

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A Call to Business Owners, Families, and Individuals!

There’s no better way to spend a warm and breezy summer evening than gathering with friends and neighbors in Fernhill Park for music, dancing and family fun! For the last eleven summers, the Fernhill Concert Series has been a smashing success- offering the finest musical talents that Portland has to offer free of charge! This year it all happens on four Friday nights starting July 8th through July 29th and ends with a big shebang on Tuesday August 2nd for our Concordia Neighborhood National Night Out! The CNA Fernhill Concert Committee has begun the long, hard slog of fundraising for the Summer Concert Series, but we need your help to raise enough money to fund all five concerts! So, if you have the means, PLEASE DONATE! We are looking for local businesses and individuals to donate anything they can to help make the concerts happen! It doesn’t matter if you are a business owner, a family, or an individual, WE NEED YOU to help raise the money to produce another memorable concert season in Fernhill Park.

If you would like to help the CNA Fernhill Concert Committee fundraise for this year’s fabulous season, please contact Katie Ugolini at social@concordiapdx.org or 503-449-9690. HELP SUPPPORT THE POWER OF LIVE MUSIC TO BRING OUR COMMUNITY TOGETHER!

Furthermore, if you are a business, institution, or individual and want to be a Fernhill Concert Series Sponsor by contributing $300 or more, you will receive these awesome benefits of sponsorship:
​•​Opportunity to have promotional table at all 5 concerts to display, give or sell items.

​•​A chance to give to your neighborhood

​•​A tax deductible contribution staying “close to home”

​•​Your Business Name Recognized:

Here are the options:

Please join us at the concert sponsorship level that is comfortable for you!

Champion Sponsor: $3,000
Presenting sponsor status for one night of a concert series
Opportunity to emcee and welcome audience to the concert
Logo or name on the concert banner, select Summer Free for All movie screens, season brochure and neighborhood flyer
Listed as presenting sponsor in the season brochure and the neighborhood flyer
Listed on the PP&R Summer Free for All website
Recognized from the stage at all concerts
Thanked in Concordia News and on the CNA Website and recognition in the  SFFA final report
Listed in the newspaper guide distributed in seven languages
Invitation to sponsor night

Major Sponsor: $1,250 and up
Logo or name on concert banner, one Summer Free for Allmovie screen, season brochure and  neighborhood flyer
Listed on the PP&R Summer Free for All website
Recognized from the stage at all concerts
Thanked in Concordia News and on CNA Website
Name listed in the newspaper guide distributed in seven languages

Contributing Sponsor: $600 and up
Name in bold on the concert banner
Name in bold in the season brochure and on neighborhood flyer
Listed on the PP&R Summer Free for All website
Thanked in Concordia News and on the CNA Website

Good Neighbor Sponsor: $300 and up
Name listed on the neighborhood flyer
Listed on the PP&R Summer Free for All website
Thanked in the Concordia News and on the CNA Website

Any sponsor may have a promotional table at the concerts they are supporting.

Sponsorship commitments are needed by April 1 but payment is not due until June 1, 2016 to be included in promotional material.  If you are a business, please let us know how you would like to participate as a sponsor by contacting Lynn Shisler, Concert Production Manager at lynn.shisler@portlandoregon.gov.  If paying by check, make checks payable to Portland Parks & Recreation/Fernhill Concerts and mail to Portland Parks & Recreation,  ATTN: Lynn Shisler, Concerts: 6437 SE Division St.,  Portland, OR 97206. CREDIT CARDS ALSO ACCEPTED.

Free Heart-Healthy Classes in Concordia

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Concordia’s New Seasons Market is partnering with National College of Natural Medicine in Portland for a free heart-healthy class and a tour of the Concordia store with a New Seasons Market nutritionist.

The class, titled Heart Health and Wellness: Know Your Numbers! will be held  Tuesday, Feb. 16 from 7p.m. to 8:30 p.m.. The presenter is Dr. Cesilie Cocks, a naturopathic doctor from the NCNM Clinic. Information will be provided to help attendees understand why cholesterol, blood pressure, blood glucose and other cardiovascular markers are important to understand and track. Participants will learn how to better interpret their lab values, and also about supplements and nutritional strategies that might be beneficial for cardiovascular wellness.

On Tuesday, Feb. 23, from 7p.m. to 8 p.m., a New Seasons nutritionist will lead a tour of the store, with an emphasis on heart healthy foods.

Both classes are free, but registration is encouraged. Visit www.newseasonsmarket.com to sign up or for more information.