Concordia Neighborhood Association | Portland, Oregon

Nuts About Nature! Outdoor Preschool Program

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A new preschool program is being offered by Portland Parks and Recreation. Nuts About Nature will take place at Whitaker Ponds a gem of a place to work with young children: there’s birds galore, owls, raccoons, nutria, beavers, ponds, forests, and open space. The program will introduce children to this space and help them connect to it in a safe & fun atmosphere.

Click here for a brochure

or contact:

Chrissy Larson, Preschool Specialist
Environmental Education Office
Portland Parks & Recreation
503-823-3601

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

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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 Elks Lodge, 6 N Tillamook St. Snacks and drinks provided
Panelists will share perspectives on how inner North/Northeast Urban Renewal Areas have historically impacted neighborhoods. Attendees will also be invited to share their own views on the history of Urban Renewal Areas. Feedback will be incorporated into a final report given to the Portland Development Commission (PDC).

Urban Renewal Area Community Forum and Planning Sessions (Two)
Saturday, February 20th, 10am – 2pm
Tuesday, February 23rd, 6pm – 9pm
Both sessions will be the same.
Billy Webb Elks Lodge, 6 N Tillamook St. Lunch or dinner provided
Learn the nuts and bolts of Urban Renewal Areas and the choices for the future of the Interstate Corridor and Oregon Convention Center URAs. Participate in work sessions to provide input into the future of the URAs and economic development in inner North and Northeast Portland. Feedback will be incorporated into the final report given to the PDC.

Urban Renewal Area Town Hall 2: Community Recommendations
Thursday, March 11th, 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Billy Webb Elks Lodge, 6 N Tillamook St. Snacks and drinks provided
Come hear the URA recommendations generated at the community work sessions. Provide your thoughts and additional recommendations. Feedback will be incorporated into the final report given to the PDC.

Community feedback gathered during this community meeting series will be presented to the PDCs North/Northeast Economic Development Initiative Community Advisory Committee to consider as they generate recommendations for the future of the URAs. The presentation will be given at the Committee’s Wednesday, March 24th meeting at 6pm at the Billy Webb Elks Lodge, 6 N Tillamook St.

RSVPs are encouraged. Contact Shoshana Cohen at the Northeast Coalition of Neighborhoods forums@necoalition.org or 503-823-4575

visit www.necoalition.org

This project was made possible in part by a grant from Oregon Humanities (OH), a statewide nonprofit organization and an independent affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities, which funds OH’s grant program.

CARNIVAL at Newspace Center for Photography, February 5th through 28th

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Carnival at Newspace

CARNIVAL
February 5th through 28th

Newspace Center for Photography
1632 SE 10th Ave.
Portland, OR 97214
503.963.1935 phone
www.newspacephoto.org

Opening Reception
Friday, February 5th, 6-9pm

FEATURING:
Jessica Acevedo, Marah Anderson, Michelle Bates, Meg Birnbaum, Adam Blackman, Craig Blankenhorn, Calvin Chen, Carrie Crow, Mark Crummett, Peter Eckert, Gene Faulkner, Jay Fiorenza, Tim Goodspeed, Raymond Haddad, Josh Hobson, Robert Hogan, Hall Jameson, Robb Johnson, Christen Kelly, George Kelly, Heidi Kirkpatrick, Jim Leisy, Isa Leshko, Stuart Allen Levy, Fritz Liedtke, Craig, Litten, Jim Lommasson, Kjrsten Madsen, Janet Matthews, Jody Miller, Andrea Murrill, Jim Neidhardt, Oliver Ogden, Robert Pallesen, Chris Raecker, Steve Rockoff, Meryl Schenker, Rachel Shaich, Ward Shortridge, Blake Tarpley, Lorenzo Triburgo, Simona Turin, John Tynes, Bill Watt

Concordia University Silent Auction for Haiti, Friday, February 5th

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The Haiti Earthquake continues to be in the forefront of our news and there have been many efforts to raise support to send to different relief organizations. But at Concordia University, this disaster has impacted our campus in a very personal way. One of our students has a 17 year old sister still missing; her aunt and cousins lost their lives when their home collapsed on top of them. Based on initial feedback, we have made the ambitious goal of raising $10,000 by February 7th; all funds will go to Lutheran World Relief, who is already on the ground and actively working in Haiti.

Concordia University will be hosting a silent auction supporting Haiti in CU Gymnasium lobby during Women’s (5:30 pm) and Men’s (7:30 pm) basketball games on Friday, February 5th.

Community members of the Concordia neighborhood are welcome to join us at the basketball games and silent auction. Any support would be greatly appreciated.

The following video with CU students promotes Concordia University’s Haiti Disaster Relief Week.

NOTE: video background music composed and performed by CU student Aaron Dickerson

Mayor Sam Adams & City Commissioner Amanda Fritz invite you to a community meeting about Last Thursday on Alberta

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Monday, February 8th, 2010
6:00 – 8:00 pm
Acadian Ballroom
1829 NE Alberta

The Mayor and Commissioner will take public testimony from stakeholders of Last Thursday on Alberta, including residents, business people, neighborhood activists, vendors, performers, and attendees.
The Mayor & Commissioner areconsidering options for Last Thursday, including:

• Continue the event as is
• Continue the event with significant changes
• End Last Thursday on Alberta

They would like to hear your opinion on these or other options.

Please attend and bring your neighbors and co-workers with you. Your opinion is important and needs to be heard!

To help ensure equal access to City programs, services and activities, the City of Portland will reasonably modify policies/procedures and provide auxiliary aids/services to persons with disabilities.
Call 503-823-9970,
TTY 503-823-6868 with such requests.

If you are unable to attend this community meeting, consider writing about your experience with Last Thursday and sending it to the Mayor and Commissioner Fritz.

Mayor Sam Adams
1221 SW 4th Avenue, Room 340
Portland, Oregon 97204
Phone: (503) 823-4120
E-mail: Samadams@ci.portland.or.us

Commissioner Amanda Fritz
1221 SW 4th Avenue, Room 220
Portland, Oregon 97204
Phone: (503) 823-3008
E-mail: amanda@ci.portland.or.us

What is Green Building?

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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 the future of the residential green building market.

February 10, 2010
8am-10am

Earth Advantage Institute
16280 SW Upper Boones Ferry Rd
Portland, OR 97224
Register at www.earthadvantage.org
or call Annah Henige at 503-968-7160 x10
Cost:$10

Portland Plan to be discussed at February CNA general meeting

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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 McMenamins Kennedy School Community Room.

Building on the visionPDX process the Portland Plan will identify how to ensure Portland is a thriving and sustainable city for the future, with opportunity for all.

The Portland Plan is taking a variety of issues such as education, human health, civic engagement, housing, transportation and the environment. The City is also partnering with a wide range of public agencies to ensure alignment of actions and investments.

The Portland Plan will be developed over the next 12 months. The current phase of the process is looking at baseline conditions – where are we now? To view the work plan for the Portland Plan and the other phases of the project, please visit www.pdxplan.com. You can also review the draft Portland Plan Handbook and background reports as well as take a survey online.

The City will be accepting public testimony on the background reports at three upcoming Planning Commission hearings on January 26, February 9 and March 9. However, comments on the background reports will be accepted until late 2010. The public is welcome to submit comments by mail, FAX, e-mail or online. Please visit www.pdxplan.com for more information.

For more information download the latest Portland Plan brochure.

Take the Portland Plan Survey

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Take the Portland Plan Survey
Help shape the plan!

The Portland Plan will take a new approach to city planning by focusing our attention on the things that affect our daily lives, such as safety, neighborhood livability, quality education and affordable housing. Please take a moment to answer these questions. Your answers will help us prioritize our investments in our future.

Take the Survey

Visit the Portland Plan Website

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

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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 roster includes classes such as cheesemaking, cooking, advanced chicken and beekeeping, innovative gardening and healthful food on a budget classes. On-line registration is available at http://www.portlandonline.com/bps/ugb.

“Portland residents know that growing and preserving their own food is great for our personal, environmental and community health,” says Portland Mayor Sam Adams. “The Urban Growth Bounty classes are a great value. There’s always more to learn about how to grow, preserve and eat sustainably on a budget.”

Presented by the City of Portland’s Bureau of Planning and Sustainability, new partners and well-known experts are on board for the 2010 series, including Oregon Tilth, Naomi Montacre, Monique Dupre, Ivy Manning and the creative hands at Salt Fire and Time and Abby’s Kitchen. Classes for all skill levels are offered from February through November and held at locations all over the city.

For detailed Urban Growth Bounty 2010 information and registration details, visit http://www.portlandonline.com/osd/ugb or e-mail: food@ci.portland.or.us.

About the City of Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability:
The City of Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS) promotes integrated land use planning and development based on sustainability principles and practices. BPS also develops and implements policies and programs that provide environmental, economic and social benefits to residents, businesses and government, which strengthen Portland’s position as an international model of sustainable practices and commerce. www.portlandonline.com/bps