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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.

Concordia Street Tree Inventory needs volunteers

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Saturday, August 21, 2010
8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
McMenamin’s Kennedy School
Corcordia Community Room
5736 Northeast 33rd Ave.
Portland, OR 97211

Citizens interested in the quality of Portland’s urban forest are invited to attend Concordia’s first street tree inventory workshop! The workshop is part of the neighborhood’s effort to examine the count, type, size, and health of the local street trees. Once completed, the inventory will help create the Concordia Neighborhood Stewardship Plan, which will include findings of current conditions and recommendations for acheving neighborhood street tree goals.

All Portlanders are encouraged to take part in the inventory and consider their neighborhood’s interest in a future street tree inventory and Neighborhood Stewardship Plan.

For more information on the project, upcoming events, or to register for a workshop, visit
https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?hl=en&formkey=dE5oY2N0Q3k3MWdfNlJkQzVlT1c2MXc6MQ#gid=0

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Loveness Wesa to Preform at Ainsworth United Church of Christ

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Loveness Wesa Bantu Performance
August 28, 2010, 7:30-9 p.m.
Ainsworth United Church of Christ
2941 NE Ainsworth, Portland
$10 suggested donation at door

The Ainsworth United Church of Christ Service Commission and the Kgotso African Cultural Arts of Portland presents a performance of original African music and dance by Loveness Wesa Bantu.

Admission is by donation at the door, with suggested amounts $10 per adult; $5 for under 18. The general public is invited. Light refreshments and snacks provided.

Columbia Slough Regatta Sunday, July 25

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Columbia Slough Regatta, Sunday, July 25

The Columbia Slough Small Craft Regatta, the largest one-day paddle in Oregon, returns for its 16th anniversary on Sunday, July 25th from 9 am to 1 pm. This annual celebration of the Columbia Slough highlights recreation opportunities on this hidden gem of local waterways, and draws more than 400 participants for a morning of free paddling and fun.

This year’s Regatta launches from the Multnomah County Drainage District at 1880 NE Elrod Dr in Portland. Paddlers can travel east through a shaded wetland that is home to bald eagles, deer, river otters, and fish. Before and after paddling, participants can visit with local environmental and water-based organizations and enjoy hands-on nature activities. Free t-shirts and refreshments will be provided while supplies last.

“The Drainage District is pleased to host Regatta and is proud to be involved as both a founder and sponsor for this year’s sixteenth annual event on the Slough,” said Bob Eaton, executive director of the Multnomah County Drainage Districts. “It is great to have people’s excitement, and the vivid colors of the kayaks and canoes, surrounding us.”

Complimentary 45-minute canoe and kayak rentals are available through the Council, but advanced registration is required at www.columbiaslough.org or 503-956-8558. Life jackets and paddles are included with these rentals, which tend to fill up weeks in advance. Participants with their own human-powered watercraft and safety equipment are welcome to come without reservations, and crews will be available to help unload and transport boats. A voluntary donation of $7.00 per person is requested to support Columbia Slough Watershed Council programs and events.

“The Regatta is a celebration I look forward to each year,” said Susan Barthel, a long-time supporter of the Columbia Slough. “It’s amazing how much free fun we have in the city!”

The Columbia Slough Watershed Council is a diverse group of neighbors, property owners, businesses, environmental advocates, recreation activists, and government agencies representatives. Its mission is: “to foster action to protect, enhance, restore and revitalize the Columbia Slough and its watershed.”

Melissa Sandoz
Outreach Director

Columbia Slough Watershed Council
7040 NE 47th Ave
Portland, OR 97218
503.281.1132
www.columbiaslough.org

To foster action to protect, enhance, restore and revitalize the Slough and its watershed

Stay Safe this Fourth of July, a note from Erin Janssens Portland’s Fire Marshal

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Illegal fireworks cause:

  • Injuries
  • Trauma to many of our returning veterans suffering the effects of their service to our Country
  • Property loss from fires
  • Trauma and anxiety to children and animals
  • Environmental pollution, measure-able in both air and noise

I appreciate your support and hope you know that at PF&R, our goal is to make the 4th of July safe and enjoyable for all. Please help keep your neighborhood safe and pleasant by not bringing illegal fireworks to Oregon, and educating the Oregonians you know about the law (and the dangers) before they buy illegal fireworks.

For more information and flyers about illegal fireworks, please visit our website at http://www.portlandonline.com/fire/fireworks

Sincerely,

Erin Janssens
Fire Marshal
Portland Fire & Rescue

Dine out at Bernie’s for CNA Concerts in Fernhill Park

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THURSDAY JULY 1, 2010
2904 NE ALBERTA
4:00 – 10:00 pm
503-282-9864

Bernie’s Southern Bistro’s owner Kellie Courtney is donating 15% of the entire evening’s sales to the concert series. For this occasion no reservations will be taken.

Bring your friends, neighbors, family out to enjoy

  • Bernie’s Buttermilk Fried Chicken
  • Creole Meatloaf
  • Shrimp & Grits
  • Sweet Potato Pie
  • Red Beans & Rice …..and more

See you at Bernie’s and in Fernhill Park this summer!

For more ways to donate or be involved contact: Anne Rothert

www.berniesbistro.com

2010 Concerts in Fernhill Park

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Fernhill Park – NE 37 Ave, north of Ainsworth, 6:30-8:30 PM

Concordia Neighborhood Association presents National Night Out Concert
Tue, Aug 3: Black & Blue with Devin Phillips (traditional New Orleans jazz) and a special appearance by the 2010 Teen Idol Winner

Food vendors: Aladdin Café, Hot Dog Ernie’s, Knights of Columbus Council 678, Mountain Ice, NePo 42