Category Archives: NECN

Solarize Northeast deadline nears – March 21, 2012

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Bob

Do you live in Northeast Portland and are you thinking about adding a solar electric system to your home? Now is your chance! Northeast Coalition of Neighbors is running its second Solarize NE group purchase campaign. Workshops are going on now … Continue reading →

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Mayoral candidates debate on issues related to education. March 22, 7–9 p.m.

Posted on March 18, 2012 by Bob

Hosted by Concordia University & Northeast Coalition of Neighborhoods Mayoral candidates debate, with City Council candidate forum, on issues related to education. Thurs. March 22, 2012 | 7–9 p.m. Concordia’s George R. White Library & Learning Center | Doors open at … Continue reading →

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ABCs of Land Use – Saturday, January 28, 2012

Posted on January 12, 2012 by Bob

ABC’s of Land Use Workshop Saturday, January 28, 2011 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM Southeast Uplift Neighborhood Coalition Fireside Room 3534 SE Main. St. Learn the basics of how the City of Portland’s land use and development review processes work. … Continue reading →

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Healthy Homes Workshop Monday, November 21, 7-8 PM

Posted on November 12, 2011 by Bob

When: Monday, November 21, 7-8 PM Where: King School Facility, 4815 NE 7th Ave., entrance on 7th RSVP to katy at necoalition.org Reduce your family’s exposure to the contaminants and chemicals that can trigger asthma, allergies and other health concerns. … Continue reading →

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NECN Community Economic Development Council Speaker Series

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Bob

Where: Curious Comedy 5225 NE MLK Blvd Portland, OR 97211 Tues, Nov 1, 2011 6-8PM “The Supreme purpose of history is a better world” – Herbert Hoover A panel discussion and Q&A for those interested in Learning more about grassroots … Continue reading →

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

Posted on May 21, 2011 by Bob

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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14 reasons we need to re-think the Columbia River Crossing

Posted on March 26, 2011 by Bob

Tell Salem: We Need To Re-Think The Columbia River Crossing Oregon’s Legislature is being asked to endorse the Columbia River Crossing — the most expensive public works project in the state’s history. The project’s initial costs to Oregon are estimated … Continue reading →

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Northeast 42nd Avenue tree planting courtesy of Neighborhoods, Businesses, City

Posted on March 2, 2011 by Bob

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Crossing the Columbia: How should we spend $3 to $10 billion?

Posted on February 19, 2011 by Bob

Does the I-5 Bridge really need to be replaced? Will the Columbia River Crossing improve the region’s livability? How much will it really cost and how else could that money be used? Make your voice heard to elected officials! Please … Continue reading →

Posted in CNA, Columbia Crossing, Concordia University, NECN | 1 Comment

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

Posted on February 16, 2011 by Bob

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 →

Posted in Awards, Community, Culture, Grants, NECN | 1 Comment