Concordia Neighborhood Association | Portland, Oregon

Land Use, Livability & Transportation Committees – August Update

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[Ed. note – one of the reasons I was inspired to volunteer to manage the CNA web presence was all of the great information on local development issues provided by the Concordia News. Our Land Use, Livability & Transportation Committees don’t just keep us abreast of what’s happening, however – they are working actively to make a difference, and their efforts always impress me. Here’s the first in a series of updates on their excellent work.]

Land Use, Livability, Transportation and Green Team Meet

There was no summer vacation for the CNA’s Land Use, Livability, and Transportation committees as they met with a full agenda on the first Thursday of August. That’s business as usual for the combined groups. They are now joined by a new sub-committee working on grassroots environmental issues called the Green Team. That group meets at the same time and usually finds their own space in McMenamins. Be sure to attend the next general meeting on residential recycling. Thanks goes to Gayle Booher, a past CNA chair, for getting this effort off the ground.

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2008 Neighborhood Small Grants Program – Accepting Proposals

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The City of Portland, Office of Neighborhood Involvement (ONI) and seven District Coalitions have announced the second year of the Neighborhood Small Grants Program with $206,600 available to neighborhood and community-based organizations. Grants are distributed through seven neighborhood District Coalitions.

The goal of the program is to provide neighborhood and community organizations an opportunity to expand their community-building capacity, attract new and diverse members and sustain those already involved.

Proposals are due no later than 4:00 PM, Thursday, November 1, 2007 at the District Coalition to which an application is made (NOT the Office of Neighborhood Involvement!).

Why this grant program was created

The grants program responds to years of input from neighborhood and community leaders for increased direct resources to neighborhood associations and other community-based groups working on local neighborhood projects. City Council first approved the funding as part of the Office of Neighborhood Involvement’s fiscal year 2006-07 budget.

Click here for more information on this year’s grant program from ONI.

Read the rest of the post for much (much!) more information about the program. If you find yourself having problems with the links, try going to the ONI website and navigating from there.

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Transportation Townhall Meetings, Round Two

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Commissioner Adams and the Portland Department of Transportation are continuing considering how to fund and prioritize Portland’s street maintenance needs. They are holding a second series of Neighborhood Town Hall Meetings to continue the conversation.

All meetings are 7 pm – 9 pm and you may attend any meeting to let Commissioner Adams know your opinions, thoughts, and suggestions. Click “Read the rest of this entry” for dates and locations.

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Concordia University Blood Drive, September 17

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The American Red Cross will be holding a blood drive on September 17 at Concordia University. Concordia is located at 2811 NE Holman, and the drive will be held in the gymnasium, tenatively set for 8 am – 1 pm.

To participate, make an appointment at GiveLife.org or call Rachel Cotter at 503-201-9620. Looks like a great “one and done” volunteer opportunity – where else can you help save 3 lives in one day?

Neighborhood Emergency Team Training

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Neighborhood Emergency Team (NET) training is starting soon. This basic training will give you the skills to work with your neighbors to save lives and property during the first 72 hours of any citywide emergency. The skills you’ll learn in the free NET training will also help you manage emergencies that you may encounter in daily life. Past attendees from Concordia found the sessions interesting and fun – not to mention a great way to get important information and contribute to the neighborhood at the same time.

For more information, check out the NET website.

West Nile Virus Warning

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In late June, a dead crow found near NE 63rd and Sandy Blvd tested positive for West Nile virus and represented the first appearance of West Nile in Multnomah County this year. According to health officials, dead corvids, such as blue jays and crows, can carry the virus. Residents have reported a large number of dead corvids in the area between NE Kilingsworth and NE Fremont and MLK Blvd and 82nd Ave.

Local health officials offer the following advice:

  • Report dead birds – Call 503-988-NILE or 503-988-3464
    Environmental Health Section – Vector and Nuisance Control
  • Avoid activity in this area between dusk and dawn when mosquitoes are most active
  • Apply mosquito repellent containing the active ingredient DEET when outside
  • Wear protective clothing (loose, light-colored, long sleeve shirts and pants)
  • Mosquito-proof your home with tight-fitting screens on windows and doors
  • Eliminate standing water around your property

National Night Out Celebration – Fernhill Park, August 7

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Neighbors are invited to join in the fun at Concordia’s National Night Out Celebration on the evening of Tuesday, August 7th. This unique community event will be fun for the whole family with a focus on building community, which prevents crime and fear of crime.

The celebration starts at 6 PM with a pedestrian and bicycle parade at Faubion Elementary School, and continues at Fernhill Park with the last concert of our free Summer Concert Series (The Buckles) at 6:30 pm.

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Crafty Mamas Street Fair, July 28

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The Crafty Mamas Street Fair, featuring a slew of fantastic artisans and other activities, is coming to Concordia on July 28th

Super Crafty Mamas Street Fair
11 am – 3 pm, July 28

at: Milagros, 5433 NE 30th Avenue

The fair will feature a variety of crafts, clothes, accessories and more produced by local artisans, as well as free art activities for the kids and a raffle. See the Milagros blog post for more details.