Concordia Neighborhood Association | Portland, Oregon

CNA Holiday Party

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Tuesday, December 1st, 2009
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Concordia University’s Hagen Center
Map of Campus

The ANNUAL CNA HOLIDAY PARTY is just around the corner, so please mark your calendars! Due to last year’s crowd at the Concordia University Fine Arts Building, we have moved the party location to an even bigger venue. Concordia University has generously donated their Hagen Center for our event so there will be plenty of room to enjoy the festivities.

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 we are delighted to be serving homemade Mexican food provided by Chef Jose Hernandez, as well as food from “north of the border.” 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.

A holiday party would not be complete without music! This year, we are pleased to announce that we will have the Concordia University Brass Ensemble under the direction of William Kuhn, Ed.D. performing festive songs for our listening pleasure. They will be performing a variety of holiday selections both in traditional and in jazz style. We hope to see you all there for this fun end-of-the-year event!

Join us for the Ainsworth Linear Arboretum Tree Walk Sunday, October 11th

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Portland Parks & Recreation started the Ainsworth Linear Arboretum four years ago with the idea of showcasing unique varieties of trees in an urban setting. This is a great way to learn about our neighborhood and decide on what tree you may want to order from Friends of Trees. To register for this free walk or to get a map, call (503)823-1650.

Sunday, October 11th, 12:30 – 2 P.M.
United Church of Christ,
2927 NE Ainsworth

Airport Traffic and Noise addressed at CNA October 6th meeting at Kennedy School

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Jerry Gerspach noise analyst, representatives of the Port of Portland as well as members of the Community Noise Advisory will be on hand at the CNA general meeting at the Kennedy School, Tuesday, October 6th at 7:00 p.m. A report will be given detailing the progress of the North Runway Extension project and to address neighborhood concerns about air traffic and noise. Everyone is encouraged to attend and ask questions at this important presentation.

Tuesday, October 6, 7:00pm
The Kennedy School Community Room

For more information about the project go to the Port of Portland website: http://www.portofportland.com/Prj_PDX_NREX_Home.aspx

To report noise or low flying planes:
http://www.portofportland.com/Noise_Mgmt_Home.aspx

or call 503-460-4100 between 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m

The Northeast Portland Tool Library Needs Your Help

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Did you know that the tool library operates with no paid staff, and is a 100% volunteer-driven effort? We are currently looking for more wonderful people to continue the library’s success.

Volunteers are needed to cover shifts on Saturdays and Wednesdays. Shifts are 2-3 hours long – it is busy and goes fast! Most people take a shift per month, a fairly easy way to share the work. You need not have tool knowledge, and you just might learn a few things! This is a great way to meet your NE neighbors.

Other volunteer needs: tool repair, tool sharpening, and building shelving when we move to our new space (fingers crossed!).

We have several people who like to talk to the public at our NEPTL booth. Want to join them? We need people for the upcoming Alberta Street Fair on Setember 12.

Please contact Robert if you are interested, at 503-490-5153.

Last Thursday Public Forum

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Make Your Voice Heard!

September 15, 2009 at 6:30 pm
Acadian Ballroom
1829 NE Alberta
Everyone Welcome!!!

We need to keep Last Thursday the vibrant event that it has been for many years while promoting respect for the neighbors and the broader community. At this forum we will discuss issues including:

  • Promoting community involvement with the event

  • Keeping Last Thursday from becoming commercialized
  • Ensuring that local artists are represented
  • Addressing parking needs of neighbors
  • Promoting alternative transportation
  • Discussing how to solve problems such as underage drinking,
    open containers, late night noise, trash and public urination