Category Archives: Volunteer Opportunities

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

Posted on May 16, 2011 by Bob

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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Buy Trees for only $35-$75

Posted on February 8, 2011 by Bob

Sign up at www.FriendsofTrees.org/BuyTrees. The $35 to $75 cost per tree includes: assistance in filing a city-required street tree permit the wholesale price of the tree and delivery hole digging, planting assistance, stakes, and follow-up maintenance checks Friends of Trees … Continue reading →

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CNA February General Meeting

Posted on January 25, 2011 by Bob

Please join us for the February CNA General Meeting Tuesday, February 1, 7 p.m. McMenamin’s Kennedy School, Community Room Port of Portland – will discuss this summer’s runway closure and the impacts on our neighborhood. Mary Peveto – from the … Continue reading →

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Alberta Main Street Visioning Seeks Community Input

Posted on October 18, 2010 by Bob

On June 18th, Mayor Sam Adams named Alberta Street one of the first three Portland Main Street Districts, which will be the first urban Green Main Street program in the country. The Main Street program is closely tied to the … Continue reading →

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Concordia Street Tree Inventory Saturday, September 11th

Posted on September 7, 2010 by Bob

Saturday, September 11 from 8:30 am to noon Concordia University, George R. White Library Corner of NE Liberty and NE 29th Can you identify common street trees? Do you want to improve your tree id skills? Or simply learn more … Continue reading →

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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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5th Annual Authentic Creole Jambalaya Dinner to Benefit the Loaves and Fishes Center

Posted on August 7, 2010 by Bob

Saturday, August 14 Time: noon to 5 p.m. Martin Luther King, Jr. Loaves & Fishes 5325 NE MLK Blvd. Portland Tickets: $10 adults, $7 children, $25 per family Our culinary team will prepare authentic Creole Jambalaya New Orleans style. A … Continue reading →

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

Posted on February 5, 2010 by Bob

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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Portland Plan to be discussed at February CNA general meeting

Posted on January 15, 2010 by Bob

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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Service updates for the Bureau of Development Services

Posted on December 15, 2009 by Bob

December 14, 2009 Dear Community Partner, As you may already be aware, over the last year the Bureau of Development Services has experienced its most drastic workload and revenue decline in recent history due to a steep and sustained decline … Continue reading →