Category Archives: Culture

Portland World Cup 2011 at Fernhill Park

September 3–5 Fernhill Park NE 37th Ave. and Ainsworth St. Portland, Oregon Saturday, 9/3, 9am–6pm Sunday, 9/4, 10am–6pm Monday, 9/5, 1pm–6pm FREE ADMISSION International Cultural Festival: Soccer, Music, Food, Games, Health Fair Promoting Community Health and Cultural Exchange  

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The Alberta Street Fair, August 13th, 11 to 7

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2011 Fernhill Park Concert Schedule

The shows begin at 6:30pm in Fernhill Park. Bring a blanket and enjoy this great series of concerts with your neighbors! Food will be provided by: Aladdin Café, Hot Dog Ernie, Mountain Ice and The Village Crepery. View Larger Map July 8th, … Continue reading

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19th Annual Good in the Neighborhood Multicultural Music & Food Festival & Parade 2011

All Activities are hosted at King School Park except where noted. Monday, June 20 – Kick-off (6-10pm) McMenamins Kennedy School, 5736 NE 33rd Avenue, Portland Friday, June 24 – Good Neighbor Night (6-9pm)  King School Park, NE 6th & Humboldt Streets … Continue reading

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The Cully Community Market is back June 5th through September 11th

The Cully Community Market is back for another season of sharing the tastes and sounds of summer. The market’s mission is to bring healthful, affordable, locally produced food to Cully residents, and to provide a space for neighbors to exchange goods and culture … Continue reading

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Come share your thoughts about the future of Cully-Concordia children!

We’ve heard what you think about early childhood development in your neighborhood. Now we need your help to move forward and finalize the recommendations. COME SHARE YOUR IDEAS. Wednesday, May 11th 6- 7:30 p.m. Milagros Boutique 5433 NE 30th Avenue … Continue reading

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TEDx Comes to Concordia University May 14th. Get tickets now!

For more information download the Concordia TEDx Press Release www.TEDxConcordiaUPortland.com

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Introducing Friends of Last Thursday, Saturday, April 2nd

In partnership with Portland’s Office of Neighborhood Involvement, a group of dedicated volunteers has spent the last year preparing to assume a stewardship role of the popular arts festival, Last Thursday on Alberta. Friends of Last Thursday’s (FOLT) mission states, … Continue reading

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Northeast Coalition of Neighborhoods Awards $14, 597 in Grants for Diverse, Community-driven Projects

On Tuesday, January 18, 2011, the Northeast Coalition of Neighborhoods (NECN) Board of Directors approved grant funding of $14,597 for a total of eleven community projects as recommended by the Neighborhood Small Grants Community Committee. The overall goal of this … Continue reading

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Best of Curious Comedy Supporting Alberta Main Street Saturday, January 8, 2010

A Benefit at the Curious Comedy Theater for the Alberta Main Street Project January 8, 2011 Curious Comedy Theater 5225 NE M L King Blvd Portland, OR 97211 Show is at 8pm, doors open at 7:15pm. Tickets are $15 at … Continue reading

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