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Last Things First, A fundraiser faire for Last Thursday, Sunday April 29

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Sunday April 29 at Alberta Rose Theater

Silent art auction open to all

ACT I
3-4p.m. FREE
Music by Uncle Yascha juggling by Rhys Thomas!
balloon tying, caricature artist, kids crafts

ACT II
4-6p.m. $5 kids, $7 adults, $20 family deal
Plum Sutra-alternative jazz
Miriam’s Well rock
Slam poets

ACT III
7-9p.m. $15 presale $20 at the door
Wanderlust Circus and Friends
rope tricks by Leapin’ Louie, acrobatics by Kazum, comedy by Tommy Twimble, juggling by JPeace the Clown

http://www.albertarosetheatre.com/tickets.html Get your tickets now

Solarize Northeast deadline nears – March 21, 2012

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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 and registration is open until May 15.

This effort is designed to simplify the process of residential solar installation and bring cost reductions through volume purchasing to local area neighbors.
Free workshops make the process easy to understand by covering topics such as: deciding on system size, explaining the costs, providing financing opportunities, and explaining net metering through the utility. Sign up today, or attend a local workshop to learn how to get started.

Three free workshops
Thursday, March 22, 6 p.m. – 7:30p.m. NECN, 4815 NE 7th Avenue
Saturday April 14, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Umpqua Bank, 1745 NE Alberta Street
Thursday April 19, 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. NECN, 4815 NE 7th Avenue
www.solarize.necoalition.org

Annual Spring Egg Hunt at Fernhill Park

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Saturday, April 7th
The Hunt begins at 10:00 AM SHARP
Rain or Shine! (Near the Playground along NE 37th Avenue)

Please Join Us for Free Family-Friendly Fun!
Sponsored by The Concordia Neighborhood Association & American Legion Post 134

We will be Accepting Donations to Help Fund the Summer Concerts in Fernhill Park at the Hunt. Any Size Donation Will Be Greatly Appreciated!

Register Today for the Winter Tree Identification Workshop

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Register Today for the Winter Tree Identification Workshop
Saturday, February 18th, 2012
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Take your tree identification skills to the next level and learn to identify trees without their leaves. Learn to recognize up to twenty different genera of trees by clues in bud and leaf scars, lenticels, terminal buds, bark color and texture, and more. The workshop will includes a presentation, manual, and field session with Hoyt Arboretum Curator Martin Nicholson.

Winter Tree Identification is FREE and open to the public.

To register, call 503-823-2525 or Click Here and enter the course number 366821.  For information on the workshop or if you are having trouble registering contact Autumn Montegna, Urban Forest Outreach Coordinator, at 503-701-7622 or autumn.montegna@portlandoregon.gov.

Concordia University, NE Coalition of Neighborhoods Host Mayoral and City Council Candidates Forums

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Please join NECN and Concordia University for two forums with the 2012 Mayoral and City Council candidates. The first forum will be held on:

Tuesday, February 28th at 7 p.m., with doors opening at 6:30p.m.
Concordia University on the 2nd floor of the Hagen Campus Center.

This forum will focus on community and neighborhood livability issues such as transportation, safety, jobs, and more.

The second forum will take place on Thursday, March 22nd at 7 p.m., with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. at Concordia University in the lobby of the George R. White Library & Learning Center. This second forum will focus strictly on education, from Pre-K through to higher education.

Mayoral candidates: Eileen Brady, Jefferson Smith, Charlie Hales

Council candidates: Amanda Fritz, Mary Nolan, Steve Novick, Jeri Williams, Teressa Raiford, Mark White

What questions would you like to ask the candidates?

NECN is currently soliciting community feedback on questions and topics for the candidates to address. Please send questions to: info@necoalition.org or 503.823.4575.

We will be collecting and grouping all question and topic ideas and working with the event moderator to ask the candidates a wide range of questions about how they will work to promote thriving, livable communities for all.

Tannenbaum Madness Opening Night: November 25, 2011

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Tannenbaum Madness is a walking window tour of whimsical, wacky and artistic trees created by businesses on NE Alberta. Between NE 13th and 31st Avenues, 30 businesses are creating sights not to be missed!

Join us on Opening Night – Friday, November 25th from 4-8PM.

The street will be hopping with carolers, festive lights, gallery openings, restaurants serving some of the best food in town, and a little of the usual madness.

Alberta Main Street (1722 NE Alberta) Alberta Main Street and Art on Alberta are teaming up to create “Alberta’s DIY tree”.  Join in the ornament-making extravaganza! All of the materials will be provided. This is great for kids and adults! Help us create our Tannenbaum Madness tree! 4-8 PM.

Art on Alberta (1722 NE Alberta) Red Rover, will be festively transformed into an enormous ornament for Tannenbaum Madness. Opening Night Fri. Nov. 25, 4 – 8PM, Red Rover will be in front of Alberta Main Street (1722 NE Alberta).

ART/WORK at No Limits Stickers (1703 NE Alberta) Check out the moving art show featuring new works by Portland Artists. Opening reception: Fri. Nov. 25, 6-9 PM

Back to Eden Bakery Boutique (2217 NE Alberta) Stop in at Back to Eden Nov. 25-27 and get 25% off all retail items including books, cards and chocolate!

Bella Faccia Pizzeria (2934 NE Alberta) Bring in a receipt from an Alberta Street retailer for special discounts. Offer good all Fridays between Thanksgiving & Christmas!

Cork (2901 NE Alberta) Oregon Roundup meets Tannenbaum Madness. 5-8 PM (Special Later Hours!) Drop in tasting, no reservations needed. ($12 tasting fee)

Dirty Dishes (3012 NE Alberta) Enjoy sweet treats and libations until 10PM.  Meet the newest artists in the ceramics collective and to celebrate the new space. Hope to see you then!

Guardino Gallery (2939 NE Alberta) The 11th Annual “LITTLE THINGS” at Guardino Gallery (all artwork 7” and under) Opening Reception: Fri. Nov. 25, 6-9 pm

Mimosa Studios (1718 NE Alberta) It’s Margarita Night from 6-9pm. $15 per person minimum and free margaritas!

Pie Footwear (2916 NE Alberta) Annual Winter Sale Nov. 25-28th 15% off on all Barefoot shoes & 20% off on selected styles by Patagonia, El Naturalista, Simple, Novacas, Timberland & more.

Salt & Straw (2035 NE Alberta) Celebrate Salt & Straw’s new holiday menu with a Winter Festival  on Friday, Nov. 25 at 4 p.m. The festival will feature live music, pedicab sleigh rides and of course tastes of all the new ice cream flavors!

Screaming Sky Gallery (1416 NE Alberta) Kooks, Super Kooks and Total Kooks created by Klutch at Screaming Sky Gallery. Opening reception: Fri. Nov. 25, 5pm. Come on in and get Kooky! Plus buy 3 Get 1 Free on all of our blind-boxed toys including Kidrobot all day on Black Friday.

Six Days Artists’ Cooperative Gallery (2724 NE Alberta) Check out ”Topsy-Turvy Tannenbaum” (6 – 8 pm), featuring storytelling, an upside-down artist decorated tree, artists on-site, drinks and appetizers.  Joy Corcoran, resident artist, will tell the story “Raven Brings the Fire,” and lead a group story telling for those who want to share stories of the most creative gift they’ve ever gotten or given.

Talisman Gallery (1476 NE Alberta) 100 Pieces of Art on the Wall: $100 or Less at Talisman Gallery. Opening reception: Fri. Nov. 25, 5:30-9 pm.

Written on the Body Massage (4934 NE 29th Ave – upstairs) Small works art show with all local creations priced at $100 or less. 1-6 PM And for the perfect holiday gift, pick up a gift certificates at buy one get one half off (the sale will last from Thanksgiving to Christmas).

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

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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. Win prizes, make recipes and play games while discussing healthy, cost-effective alternatives to store-bought cleaners!

This workshop is lead by Josiah Hill III Clinic and hosted by NECN’s Safety and Livability Team. Josiah Hill III Clinic is an environmental health non-profit located in NE Portland. Josiah Hill III Clinic’s focus is on providing families in Portland with the tools and information they need to create healthy and safe home environments. They offer free blood lead screenings for families at risk for lead poisoning and a variety of workshops to support the community in creating Healthy Homes, Healthy Childcare, Healthy Equity and Green Cleaning Solutions. To learn more or to schedule a blood lead test or workshop, please call (503) 802-7389.