Concordia Neighborhood Association | Portland, Oregon

Join us at a PDX Airport Futures Public Meeting

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Vancouver, WA
Thursday, June 4, 2009 / 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Harney Elementary School Cafeteria
3212 E. Evergreen Blvd
Vancouver, WA

Portland, OR
Wednesday, June 10, 2009 / 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Portland Fire & Rescue Training Center
4800 NE 122nd Ave
Portland, OR

Airport Futures is a collaborative effort between the City of Portland, the Port of Portland and the Portland-Vancouver metropolitan community to create a long-range development plan for Portland International Airport (PDX). This process is being guided by a diverse 30-member, regional Planning Advisory Group, and input from key stakeholders. Your organization or neighborhood has been identified as one of these stakeholder groups.

Three major draft products from this planning effort will be released in late May 2009 and available for review and comment at the upcoming Airport Futures public meetings.

1. The Airport Master Plan will outline the preferred development alternative for PDX, including future terminal, airfield, runway, roadway and parking facility needs;
2. The Long-range Land Use Plan will incorporate land use, transportation and natural resource systems in the area surrounding the airport and address community concerns regarding growth at PDX; and
3. The Ongoing Public Involvement Strategy will provide a mechanism for regular input on planning efforts and development at PDX after Airport Futures has concluded.

Please join us at these public meetings to learn more about Airport Futures, ask questions and provide your comments on these draft documents. There will also be an opportunity to learn more about PDX Noise Management, Deicing Enhancement System, and the North Runway Expansion.

Contact: For more information and accessibility information, please call the Port of Portland at (503) 460-4839 or (800) 547-8411, ext. 4839.

Related Links:
www.pdxairportfutures.com
www.portlandonline.com/planning/
www.portofportland.com

Sponsored by City of Portland and Port of Portland.
This event is not sponsored or endorsed by the Vancouver School District.

Aircraft Traffic to Increase this Summer over Concordia

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Residents may notice a change in aircraft flight activity as construction work will require a six-month closure of the north parallel runway effective May 1st through October 31st. During this closure, jet aircraft will use the south runway, and will follow noise abatement procedures that direct them over the Columbia River corridor, minimizing overflights of residential areas. Smaller aircraft including cargo feeders and commuter turboprops may be required to use the crosswind runway, which is oriented north/south.

During the closure, the runway will undergo major rehabilitation and preparations will be made to extend the runway in 2010. The extension is needed to accommodate larger aircraft that require the extra length for takeoff at PDX when the longer south runway closes for rehabilitation in 2011.

The following link will provide detailed information about the North Runway Extension Project:http://www.portofportland.com/Prj_PDX_NREX_Home.aspx

For further information please contact: Port of Portland, Noise Management Department Phone: 503.460.4100 / 800.938.6647

Web Site: http://www.portofportland.com/Noise_Mgmt_Home.aspx

Dine Out and Support Concerts in Fernhill Park, Wednesday May 6th

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Dine Out at Bernie’s Southern Bistro and support the Concordia Neighborhood Association Concerts in Fernhill Park, Wednesday, May 6, 2009.

Bring your friends, neighbors, family out to enjoy Sweet Potato Pie, Fried Green Tomatoes, Cinnamon Brandied Pork Chops, Red Beans & Rice… and more.

Bernie’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.

Bernie’s Southern Bistro
2904 NE Alberta
Wednesday, May 6th
4:00 – 10:00 pm
503-282-9864

For More ways to donate or be involved contact: Anne arothert [at] gmail.com
or Judith jyeckel [at] saw.net

Are you registered for Ready. Safe. Go.

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Time is running out to register for this year’s Ready. Safe. Go., the annual FREE crime prevention, safety and emergency preparedness event happening on April 25, 2009. You can choose from 21 classes designed to meet your needs and interests during three, hour-long morning sessions. And then stay for the afternoon to see what others are doing in different areas around the City during the volunteer recognition event honoring community members who help make Portland a safe and livable place to live, work and play.

Preregistration is required by April 9.

For more information, a list of classes, or to register, click on the following link or call 503-823-4064.

http://www.portlandonline.com/oni/index.cfm?c=41151

http://www.portlandonline.com/oni/?c=29385&a=237812

11th Annual Yard Sale, June 26, 27 & 28

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Think Green!!! Time to gather all those items you no longer want or need and plan to join us and have a yard sale at your home. Your unwanted items can be the treasure that someone else is looking for. We do the advertising in newspapers, on TV and radio and with large signs on major corners in the neighborhood. We supply you with signs and balloons to mark where your sale is located. Just complete the registration coupon below and include the $7 fee (make checks payable to Concordia Neighborhood Association)

Mail or deliver to:
Concordia Neighborhood Association
c/o Donna Carrier
3597 NE Simpson St Portland OR 97211

Download the flier

Grand Opening of Kings Farmers Market, Sunday May 3rd

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GRAND OPENING KINGS FARMERS MARKET
SUNDAY May 3rd
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
NE 7th & Wygant
40 Local Vendors

Concordia residents will soon have a farmers market within minutes of their homes. This spring, the Northeast Coalition of Neighborhoods, in partnership with Portland Farmers Market, will open the Sunday King Market. The market will be located at NE 7th and Wygant, adjacent to both King Elementary School and King School Park. It will run from May 3 through September 27, from 10 am to 2 pm, and will feature 40 vendors.

“The King Market was created in response to overwhelming community demand to have a farmers market in their backyard,” says Ann Forsthoefel, Executive Director of Portland Farmers Market. “We are thrilled to bring our farmers and other vendors to inner Northeast Portland this year.” Paige Coleman, director of the NE Coalition, adds, “We are excited to partner with Portland Farmers Market to bring a thriving market to our corner of the city. With the King Market Advisory Council, we will be developing creative ways to provide fresh and good food for all. Together, we are dedicated to the health and well-being of our neighbors.”

The Sunday King Market will showcase the bounty of the region’s farms, from produce to fresh flowers, cheeses to meat. Prepared food will also be available. In addition, the market will feature chef demonstrations, cooking classes, and a line-up of other food education events, as well as musical performances. The market is expected to become a family-centric destination for residents and a fresh supply source for many of our local restaurants. Please help make it a success by visiting it frequently and making sure your neighbors know about it. Contact David Sweet, co-chair of the King Market Advisory Council with questions, david [at] sabingreen.net.