Concordia Neighborhood Association | Portland, Oregon

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CNA Holiday Party Tuesday, December 7th, 2010 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

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The ANNUAL CNA HOLIDAY PARTY is just around the corner, so please mark your calendars! Once again, Concordia University has generously donated their Student Event and Activity Center (SEAC) for our event, which is located on the 2nd floor of the Hagen Campus Center (Building #3).

Download a map of the Concordia University Campus.

There is an elevator to the 2nd floor for those folks who are unable to use the stairs. All residents and business owners of the Concordia Neighborhood are invited to the free holiday festivities on Tuesday, December 7th in lieu of our General Meeting. The holiday party is a great way to meet new neighbors and mix and mingle with friends, old and new, in a festive and family-friendly atmosphere.

This year Concordia University’s Brass Ensemble led by Dr. William Kuhn is going to be playing between about 6:30 and 7:15pm. We are also delighted to be serving homemade Mexican food provided by Rosie Gomez. The CNA will also be providing nonalcoholic beverages. Additionally, we will be having a cookie decoration station for children so they can create their own tasty treats. New this year will be the Pie Walk for neighbors of all ages. The lucky winners will take home a delicious pie donated by some of our local businesses.

Also, we are pleased to announce that one of our own CNA Board members, Isham Harris, will be leading us in a few festive holiday songs. If you would like to participate in providing additional music for our event, please contact Katie at 503-449-9690. We hope to see you all there for this fun end-of-the-year event!

Friends of Trees Tree Selection Assistance Presentation by Jim Gersbach

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Learn about trees offered through the Friends of Trees Program

Jim Gersbach, long-time Friends of Trees volunteer, arborist, and Concordia Tree Team member will host his first tree selection presentation of the season at:

Sunnyside Environmental School
3421 SE Salmon St., Portland, OR 97214, Rm 104
Tuesday, October 19 from 7 to 9 p.m.

The presentation is a great resource for neighbors that want to learn more about the trees they can order for their planting strip, those that have specific tree questions, or attributes they are looking for in the tree(s) they select. So, please share the date and details with your neighbors, family and friends.

Columbia Biogas proposed new Renewable Energy Facility

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You’re invited to a special meeting of the Cully/Concordia Neighborhoods. Come learn about Columbia Biogas, a proposed new renewable energy facility that will recycle food waste generated in the Portland area and convert it into green power. This facility is proposing to locate at 6849 NE Columbia Boulevard. Join us at this informational meeting to learn more and ask questions from representatives of the company.

Tuesday, October 19, 2010 from 7-9 p.m.
Word of Life Community Church
4927 NE 55th Avenue
Portland, OR 97218-2529
(Entrance on Alberta Street side)

For questions or comments, contact info@columbiabiogas.com

Columbia Biogas
721 NW 9th Avenue
Suite 195, Portland, OR 97209.

Upcoming Events at the new Umpqua Bank on Alberta Street

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Umpqua Bank Alberta’s Build Your Block Challenge

We are giving away $10,000 in support of a project to better the Alberta neighborhood. The three finalists are a community garden, children’s art project, and vertical wall garden. Anyone can come into the store and vote for their favorite project between now and Friday, September 24th. The winner will be Tuesday Sept 28 at 1:30PM. At that point in time, the store staff will help see the project to fruition and enlist the support of interested neighbors whom want to get involved as well.

Home Performance with ENERGY STAR Seminar (in store event)
Thursday, September 23rd @ 5:30 PM

Representatives from Imagine Energy, Energy Trust of Oregon, and Umpqua Bank are collaborating to put forward an in store presentation on Home Performance with ENERGY STAR. Learn more about the value of weatherizing your home in advance of the fall heating season from industry experts in their respective fields. Light refreshments will be served and there is no cost to attend the seminar.

Future of Energy PDX @ Last Thursday (in store event)
Thursday, September 30th @ 5 – 8 PM

Representatives from Future of Energy PDX will put forward three hours of programming on sustainable works at the store during this month’s Last Thursday. Topics will include a lighting demonstration from PECI, a presentation on the June Key Delta House Demonstration Project, and an illustration of Oregon energy use with GIS mapping. We will be serving food from Random Order Coffeehouse and wine from Cork.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Robert W. Cross, store manager, Alberta Arts Umpqua Bank at (503) 219 – 6161.

Home Energy Workshop, October 6, 6 – 8:30 p.m.

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Pacific Power is sponsoring a Home Energy IQ Workshop:

October 6 from 6 – 8:30 p.m.
McMenamins Kennedy School
The Gymnasium
5736 NE 33rd Ave
Portland, OR 97211

The event is free for all Pacific Power customers and dinner is on us!

Seating is limited and we are asking that everyone register ASAP to ensure we have enough catering and seating. You can register at https://www.regonline.com/builder/site/Default.aspx?EventID=891307.

Pacific Power is working with Energy Trust of Oregon to deliver this workshop that will educate homeowners about improving their home’s energy efficiency and lowering their electric bills. Attendees will learn how to:

  • Identify your household energy use and how it changes over time
  • Take a whole-home approach to energy efficiency
  • Recognize the most cost-efficient energy improvements for your home
  • Save energy and improve your home’s comfort, health and safety
  • Reduce your environmental footprint
  • Save money with Energy Trust incentives

Participants will receive a free Energy Saver Kit, including:

  • Compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) that use 75 percent less energy, last up to seven years – depending on your daily usage – and give off natural-looking light
  • High-performance faucet aerators and showerheads that reduce water heating costs by using up to 20 percent less water – compared to standard fixtures – without impacting water pressure

If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please feel free to let me know.

Kari Greer
Community Relations
(503) 813-5642 office

Oregon Energy Efficiency

Lead Poisoning and Weatherization workshops to be held

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Free Lead Poisoning Prevention Workshop – living in an older home? Participants learn how to prevent lead exposure while living in homes older than 1978. Participants receive a free safety kit worth $30. Contact Community Energy Project at 503.284.6827 x110 to register.

Tuesday, September 14
6:00pm – 7:30pm
Peninsula Park Community Center
700 N Rosa Parks Way, Portland OR

Thursday, September 30
6:00pm – 7:30pm
Community Energy Project
422 NE Alberta Street, Portland OR

Free Weatherization Workshop – is your home drafty? Participants learn how to conduct small-scale draft-stopping measures using simple tools such as a screwdriver and scissors. Great for renters and homeowners alike. Qualified participants receive a free weatherization kit worth $150. Call Community Energy Project at 503.284.6827 x108 to register.

Thursday, September 16 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Community Energy Project
422 NE Alberta Street, Portland OR

Thursday, September 30 6:00pm – 8:00pm
SE Portland Tool Library
2800 SE Harrison St, Portland OR

International public high school for immigrant students now enrolling for fall

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Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon’s Portland International Community School (PICS) is enrolling students for the school’s 17th year of providing education programs for high school aged students (14 to 21) who are the children of immigrants or refugees.

An accredited school, PICS is one of several community-based schools under contract with Portland Public Schools. The school has partnered with Concordia University to strengthen its English as a Second Language curriculum this year and will feature master’s degree candidate interns as tutors.

Enrollment for the fall term will take place at the school (2728 NE 34th Ave., Portland, Ore.) starting Aug. 30, 2010.

For information about PICS, contact the school at (503) 232-5334, or go to www.emoregon.org/PDX_intl_school.php.

Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon is a statewide association of Christian denominations—including Protestant, Roman Catholic and Orthodox bodies—congregations, ecumenical organizations and interfaith partners working together to improve the lives of Oregonians through community ministry programs, ecumenical and inter-religious dialogue, environmental ministry and public policy advocacy.

Michelle Bush

Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon (EMO)
Administrative & Communications Assistant
(503) 221-1054, ext. 202
www.emoregon.org

Alberta Street Fair August 21st, 2010

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The Alberta Street Business Association (ASBA) presents the 13th Annual Alberta Street Fair, benefiting the Community Cycling Center.

Festival highlights include:
· Three Stages of Live Entertainment
· 150 Assorted Local Market Vendors
· Parade: For the Young and the Young at Heart
· Beer Garden: Featuring some of Portland’s many Microbreweries

The Street Fair will take place Saturday, August 21, 2010 on NE Alberta Street. Make your way to the Alberta Arts District for a day filled with local art, crafts, food, music and a parade! The Alberta Street Fair promises to be an event for the whole family to enjoy.

In addition to a variety of other family friendly activities, the Kids Corner will be located at the corner of 17th Avenue. Prior to the parade, which starts at 2pm, kids can stop by and transform their bikes into proper parade exhibits. Additionally, the Community Cycling Center will feature a station to “take a picture with your bike”.

The parade for the young and the young at heart will begin at the King School on the corner of NE Alberta & 6th Avenue. Anyone can be in parade, to be a part of the line-up, please email kriss@kparnell.com.

Music stages will be set up at 11th Avenue (also the location of the beer garden), 21st Avenue and 30th Avenue. Stages will feature a wide variety of acts throughout the day.

Vendors will line Alberta Street, which will be closed to all traffic, between NE 10th & NE 30th Avenues. There are still some booths available, visit http://www.albertastreetfair.com/alberta-street-fair/vendors/ to reserve your spot today.

Volunteers are still needed; if you are interested, please visit http://www.albertastreetfair.com/alberta-street-fair/volunteers and sign up today.

Gather your friends and family and join us at the Alberta Street Fair! We hope to see you there.

For additional information about Alberta Street Fair contact Ira Pasternack at ira@irapasternack.com. Information about the Alberta Street Fair can be found at www.albertastreetfair.com.