Category Archives: Community

Liquor License Renewal – North of Burnside

Posted on October 13, 2010 by Bob

All liquor licenses North of Burnside within the Portland City Limits (East &West) will expire on January 1st, 2011, unless renewed by the Oregon Liquor Control Commission (OLCC). As part of the renewal process, the City of Portland makes recommendations … Continue reading →

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Friends of Trees Tree Selection Assistance Presentation by Jim Gersbach

Posted on October 8, 2010 by Bob

Learn about trees offered through the Friends of Trees Program Jim Gersbach, long-time Friends of Trees volunteer, arborist, and Concordia Tree Team member will host his first tree selection presentation of the season at: Sunnyside Environmental School 3421 SE Salmon … Continue reading →

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Columbia Biogas proposed new Renewable Energy Facility

Posted on September 30, 2010 by Bob

You’re invited to a special meeting of the Cully/Concordia Neighborhoods. Come learn about Columbia Biogas, a proposed new renewable energy facility that will recycle food waste generated in the Portland area and convert it into green power. This facility is … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Events at the new Umpqua Bank on Alberta Street

Posted on September 23, 2010 by Bob

Umpqua Bank Alberta’s Build Your Block Challenge We are giving away $10,000 in support of a project to better the Alberta neighborhood. The three finalists are a community garden, children’s art project, and vertical wall garden. Anyone can come into … Continue reading →

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Home Energy Workshop, October 6, 6 – 8:30 p.m.

Posted on September 22, 2010 by Bob

Pacific Power is sponsoring a Home Energy IQ Workshop: October 6 from 6 – 8:30 p.m. McMenamins Kennedy School The Gymnasium 5736 NE 33rd Ave Portland, OR 97211 The event is free for all Pacific Power customers and dinner is … Continue reading →

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Concordia Tree Team Launches Website

Posted on September 15, 2010 by Bob

http://concordiatreeteam.wordpress.com/

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James H Kunstler Dissects Suburbia

Posted on August 24, 2010 by Bob

We need 20 minute neighborhoods. Check this TED video with James H Kunstler. I wonder what his thoughts are about Portland?

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Lead Poisoning and Weatherization workshops to be held

Posted on August 24, 2010 by Bob

Free Lead Poisoning Prevention Workshop – living in an older home? Participants learn how to prevent lead exposure while living in homes older than 1978. Participants receive a free safety kit worth $30. Contact Community Energy Project at 503.284.6827 x110 … Continue reading →

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Concordia Tree Inventory Meeting, Tuesday, July 20 at Kennedy School

Posted on July 12, 2010 by Bob

Tuesday, July 20 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm Concordia Community Room, Kennedy School Walking through the neighborhood, do you see too few trees and too many empty planting spaces? Lack of maintenance? Poor quality trees? Your opinions on the state … Continue reading →

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Columbia Slough Regatta Sunday, July 25

Posted on June 25, 2010 by Bob

Columbia Slough Regatta, Sunday, July 25 The Columbia Slough Small Craft Regatta, the largest one-day paddle in Oregon, returns for its 16th anniversary on Sunday, July 25th from 9 am to 1 pm. This annual celebration of the Columbia Slough … Continue reading →