Category Archives: Sustainable

Arbor Week Photography Show, Friday, April 9th, 6 pm to 8:30 pm

I love trees because… “Of their determination to live, grow, produce and harbor life” – Matthew Scoggins “They make me feel peaceful and happy” -Betsy Valle “Like people, they feel, grow, change with the seasons, develop their own roots, and … Continue reading

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How Do You Want Urban Renewal Investment Dollars to Impact YOUR Neighborhood?

Decisions will soon be made about Urban Renewal plans and money to be invested in inner North/Northeast neighborhoods. Come voice your community needs. Urban Renewal Area Town Hall 1: Community Truth-Telling Wednesday, February 10th, 6:30pm – 8:30pm Place: Billy Webb … Continue reading

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What is Green Building?

Discover why an increasing number of home builders in the Northwest are implementing green building certification programs: Earth Advantage® New Homes, ENERGY STAR® Homes, and LEED® for Homes. Discover the value and benefits of sustainable building practices and learn about … Continue reading

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Portland Plan to be discussed at February CNA general meeting

Tuesday, February 2nd at 7:00pm at the McMenamins Kennedy School Community Room Deborah Stein from the Bureau of Planning and Sustainability will be presenting the Portland Plan at the CNA general meeting on Tuesday, February 2nd at 7:00pm at the … Continue reading

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City of Portland’s Urban Growth Bounty 2010 offers sustainable food courses

Last year more than 700 local residents learned how to transform their yards into “urban farms,” preserve their harvest and keep chickens and bees. The overwhelming response has led to a tripling of course offerings for the 2010. The expanded … Continue reading

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Fix-it Fair

Fix-It Fair is a free event designed to save you money and connect you to resources. Join your neighbors and talk to experts about how to spend less and stay healthy. January 9 David Douglas High School 1001 SE 135th … Continue reading

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Portland Plan Workshops Start Nov. 17 Your Voice Counts!

The Portland Plan will be our City’s strategic plan for the next 25 years. The strategic plan is really a people’s plan, ensuring that Portlanders are prosperous, healthy and educated. In order to tackle our challenges, we need as many … Continue reading

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SUMMER CONCERTS IN FERNHILL PARK

Friday Nights in July (10th, 17th, 24th , & 31st ) and Tuesday August 4th for Neighbors Night Out 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM Please come and join your neighbors in Fernhill Park for free, family-friendly, high-quality entertainment for the … Continue reading

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Concordia Alleyway Clean-up, Saturday, April, 18th, 9-1pm

Meet us at the north end of the NE Jarrett Street alley between NE 31st and NE 32nd Avenues. Help celebrate Earth Day by helping clean-up an alleyway in our neighborhood. If possible, bring garden tools to help (weedwackers, pics, … Continue reading

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Grand Opening of Kings Farmers Market, Sunday May 3rd

GRAND OPENING KINGS FARMERS MARKET SUNDAY May 3rd 10:00 am – 2:00 pm NE 7th & Wygant 40 Local Vendors Concordia residents will soon have a farmers market within minutes of their homes. This spring, the Northeast Coalition of Neighborhoods, … Continue reading

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