Join fellow community members for the 42nd Avenue Kickoff…
Wednesday, January 25th 2012
St. Charles Church
5310 NE 42nd Avenue
6:30pm ~ doors open
7:00pm ~ event begins
The event will feature local food, entertainment and activities for children, and translation for non-English speakers. Together, community members can share ideas for the future of the 42nd Avenue business district and join in the effort to determine the next steps forward.
For more information go to: http://ne42pdx.com
Tannenbaum Madness is a walking window tour of whimsical, wacky and artistic trees created by businesses on NE Alberta. Between NE 13th and 31st Avenues, 30 businesses are creating sights not to be missed!
Join us on Opening Night – Friday, November 25th from 4-8PM.
The street will be hopping with carolers, festive lights, gallery openings, restaurants serving some of the best food in town, and a little of the usual madness.
Alberta Main Street (1722 NE Alberta) Alberta Main Street and Art on Alberta are teaming up to create “Alberta’s DIY tree”. Join in the ornament-making extravaganza! All of the materials will be provided. This is great for kids and adults! Help us create our Tannenbaum Madness tree! 4-8 PM.
Art on Alberta (1722 NE Alberta) Red Rover, will be festively transformed into an enormous ornament for Tannenbaum Madness. Opening Night Fri. Nov. 25, 4 – 8PM, Red Rover will be in front of Alberta Main Street (1722 NE Alberta).
ART/WORK at No Limits Stickers (1703 NE Alberta) Check out the moving art show featuring new works by Portland Artists. Opening reception: Fri. Nov. 25, 6-9 PM
Back to Eden Bakery Boutique (2217 NE Alberta) Stop in at Back to Eden Nov. 25-27 and get 25% off all retail items including books, cards and chocolate!
Bella Faccia Pizzeria (2934 NE Alberta) Bring in a receipt from an Alberta Street retailer for special discounts. Offer good all Fridays between Thanksgiving & Christmas!
Cork (2901 NE Alberta) Oregon Roundup meets Tannenbaum Madness. 5-8 PM (Special Later Hours!) Drop in tasting, no reservations needed. ($12 tasting fee)
Dirty Dishes (3012 NE Alberta) Enjoy sweet treats and libations until 10PM. Meet the newest artists in the ceramics collective and to celebrate the new space. Hope to see you then!
Guardino Gallery (2939 NE Alberta) The 11th Annual “LITTLE THINGS” at Guardino Gallery (all artwork 7” and under) Opening Reception: Fri. Nov. 25, 6-9 pm
Mimosa Studios (1718 NE Alberta) It’s Margarita Night from 6-9pm. $15 per person minimum and free margaritas!
Pie Footwear (2916 NE Alberta) Annual Winter Sale Nov. 25-28th 15% off on all Barefoot shoes & 20% off on selected styles by Patagonia, El Naturalista, Simple, Novacas, Timberland & more.
Salt & Straw (2035 NE Alberta) Celebrate Salt & Straw’s new holiday menu with a Winter Festival on Friday, Nov. 25 at 4 p.m. The festival will feature live music, pedicab sleigh rides and of course tastes of all the new ice cream flavors!
Screaming Sky Gallery (1416 NE Alberta) Kooks, Super Kooks and Total Kooks created by Klutch at Screaming Sky Gallery. Opening reception: Fri. Nov. 25, 5pm. Come on in and get Kooky! Plus buy 3 Get 1 Free on all of our blind-boxed toys including Kidrobot all day on Black Friday.
Six Days Artists’ Cooperative Gallery (2724 NE Alberta) Check out ”Topsy-Turvy Tannenbaum” (6 – 8 pm), featuring storytelling, an upside-down artist decorated tree, artists on-site, drinks and appetizers. Joy Corcoran, resident artist, will tell the story “Raven Brings the Fire,” and lead a group story telling for those who want to share stories of the most creative gift they’ve ever gotten or given.
Talisman Gallery (1476 NE Alberta) 100 Pieces of Art on the Wall: $100 or Less at Talisman Gallery. Opening reception: Fri. Nov. 25, 5:30-9 pm.
Written on the Body Massage (4934 NE 29th Ave – upstairs) Small works art show with all local creations priced at $100 or less. 1-6 PM And for the perfect holiday gift, pick up a gift certificates at buy one get one half off (the sale will last from Thanksgiving to Christmas).
In addition to the Annual Holiday Party and Wellness Fair which will be held at Concordia University, the Concordia Neighborhood Association will also hold elections for Board members that evening. These events will be on Tuesday, December 13th at 6:00 t0 8:30 PM at the Student Event and Activity Center (upstairs) of the Haugen Campus Center, all are welcome. To download a map of the campus click here.
Questions? Contact us at: contactcnaboard at yahoo.com.
When: Monday, November 21, 7-8 PM
Where: King School Facility, 4815 NE 7th Ave., entrance on 7th
RSVP to katy at necoalition.org
Reduce your family’s exposure to the contaminants and chemicals that can trigger asthma, allergies and other health concerns. Win prizes, make recipes and play games while discussing healthy, cost-effective alternatives to store-bought cleaners!
This workshop is lead by Josiah Hill III Clinic and hosted by NECN’s Safety and Livability Team. Josiah Hill III Clinic is an environmental health non-profit located in NE Portland. Josiah Hill III Clinic’s focus is on providing families in Portland with the tools and information they need to create healthy and safe home environments. They offer free blood lead screenings for families at risk for lead poisoning and a variety of workshops to support the community in creating Healthy Homes, Healthy Childcare, Healthy Equity and Green Cleaning Solutions. To learn more or to schedule a blood lead test or workshop, please call (503) 802-7389.
| This Saturday, the Concordia men and women’s soccer teams will host the Cascade Collegiate Conference tournament championship games with an automatic bid to the NAIA National Championships at stake. In an amazing development which was just confirmed today, these games will take place on campus in the new Concordia University & Community Athletic Complex! The Grand Opening for the complex is still planned for March 3, 2012 (save the date). We wanted you to be in the loop about this weekend’s unexpected opportunity to watch our remarkable soccer teams play the inaugural games on Tuominen Yard in the new complex. |
| Inaugural Games on Tuominen Yard Saturday, November 12 4:00 p.m. – Men’s Soccer vs. Corban Warriors 7:00 p.m. – Women’s Soccer vs. Northwest Eagles Concordia University & Community Athletic Complex 2715 NE Liberty, Portland, OR 97211 |
Participate in the Portland Development Commission’s Neighborhood Prosperity Initiative (NPI).
This program was announced by Mayor Sam Adams recently and will focus investments in priority neighborhoods to:
Our community has TWO of six areas identified as eligible to participate in this important and transformative initiative: 42nd Avenue and Cully Blvd
Please join your fellow community members at the NPI Kick-off to learn how you can improve your neighborhood business district.
For questions, please contact: Dana DeKlyen 503-823-3312 or DeKlyenD at pdc.us
Get involved in Portland’s hyper local arts focused community! Join Art on Alberta’s small but mighty all-volunteer board. The community art-focused nonprofit is currently calling for volunteers for two board positions: Secretary, and Education Outreach Coordinator.
Art on Alberta is accepting letters of interest, resumes, and three references for each board position immediately. Each position is open until filled. Screened applicants can expect an in-person interview with Art on Alberta board members. Please submit your materials electronically to: president at artonalberta.org or in paper form to: Art on Alberta, 1526 NE Alberta Street #101, Portland, OR 97211. Please click here to download information about the positions and Art on Alberta‘s promotion of the Alberta Art District’s distinct cultural identity through art and educational activities.
Planning and Sustainability Commission to hear public testimony about long-range plan for the city
Portland, OR. — Now that the Portland Plan – Proposed Draft is available for public review, the Planning and Sustainability Commission (PSC) will be holding public hearings in November to receive public testimony. Comments from the public will help the commissioners prepare their recommendation to City Council in early 2012.
The Portland Plan sets a 25-year direction for Portland’s future and includes a five-year action plan to address equity, job growth, education and a healthy environment. The commission wants to hear public comments on the equity framework, the integrated strategies and the citywide measures of success in the draft Portland Plan.
To accommodate community members and reach a broader audience, two of the three hearings will be held offsite — one in North Portland at Jefferson High School and the other in East Portland at Parkrose High School. The third hearing will be held at the PSC’s usual meeting place in downtown Portland.
Portland Plan Hearings (public comments welcome)
Tuesday, November 8
5:30 – 9 p.m.
Jefferson High School
5210 N Kerby Avenue
Tuesday, November 15
5:30 – 9 p.m.
Parkrose High School
12003 NE Shaver Street
Tuesday, November 29
5:30 – 9 p.m.
1900 SW 4th Ave., Suite 2500A
Work Session and Recommendation (no testimony taken)
Tuesday, December 13
12:30 p.m.
1900 SW 4th Ave., Suite 2500A
To submit written comments by email: Send comments to psc@portlandoregon.gov with the subject line “Portland Plan testimony.”
To submit written comments by mail: Send a letter with your comments to the Planning and Sustainability Commission, 1900 SW 4th Ave., Portland, OR 97201-5380, Attn: Portland Plan testimony. For more information or if you have questions, please call 503-823-1303.
Comments on the Portland Plan – Proposed Draft will be taken until Nov. 30, 2011. After that, the PSC will present their recommendation to City Council in early 2012.
Tips for Commenting
When submitting testimony to the PSC (whether in person or in writing), please share the following:
What part of the plan are you testifying about?
What are the reasons you like something or would like to change something? Facts that support your reasons are always a good idea.
How does the proposal affect you or your organization?
Because of the anticipated volume of testifiers, comments will be limited to 3 minutes per person.
About the Planning and Sustainability Commission
The Planning and Sustainability Commission is a volunteer group that advises City Council on Portland’s long-range goals, policies and programs for land use, planning and sustainability.
About the Portland Plan
The Portland Plan is a long-range plan designed to make Portland prosperous, healthy and equitable between now and 2035. For more information, go to www.pdxplan.com
Staff will make reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities. Please notify us no fewer than five (5) business days prior to the event by phone at 503-823-7700, by the TTY line at 503-823-6868, or by the Oregon Relay Service at 1-800-735-2900.
