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CNN e-newsletter June 2010 Central Northeast Neighbors |
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| CNN Community Gardens Networking 6/24 |
 Join us for networking with local food growing enthusiasts. The key word is local. The closer we are to a garden the easier it is to access fresh affordable food while building community.
The June networking will focus on planning a CNN community garden tour. We are continuing the effort of the PSU Near Gardens group. This is an opportunity for you to get directly involved with the future of food access and community gardening in your neighborhood. Refreshments provided.
Donate 10 cents to Root Access/NEAR
Gardens for bringing your own bag at Hollywood Whole Foods |
| CNN GardenNET Online Resource |
 CNN and NEAR Gardens launched GardenNET
on May 26th, 2010. NEAR Gardens is a group of PSU Community Development students who worked with Central Northeast Neighbors on mapping community gardens and connecting to NE area leaders. GardenNet is an evolving online tool to foster local food access in CNN neighborhoods. Check out the GardenNet forum, map and useful community garden resources just one click away www.cnncoalition.org (top right corner). This is an ongoing project so any new information you care to share with us will help to blossom our local network of community gardens! |
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| CNN Community Economic Development Roundtable 6/16 |
 Central Northeast Neighbors (CNN) is hosting a roundtable dialogue between CNN neighborhood & community leaders and Business District leaders. This is an opportunity to meet and share ideas on community economic development where thriving neighborhood-serving business districts contribute to healthy communities. With the concept of 20-minute neighborhoods and supporting local businesses we can create and build on opportunities to work together effectively. Join us Wednesday, June 16th from 6:30-8:00p at CNN, 4415 NE 87th. Please RSVP to sandral@cnncoalition.org 823-2780. CNN area Community-based organizations, local micro-enterprise & small business owners, neighbors, all welcome! |
| Cully Collective Market Needs Volunteers, Vendors for Opening! |
 Please visit CullyCollectiveMarket.org
to volunteer or become a vendor!
Every week we will be creating a family-friendly neighborhood community gathering space.
There are opportunities to participate as a food vendor, or help with set up. Visit the market for local produce and food, enjoy music and community performances, meet your neighbors!
Saturdays July 10th through September 18th
9:30 am-1:30 pm at the parking lot of
Trinity Lutheran Church & School
5520 NE Killingsworth Street, Portland
Funding for this project comes from the Central Northeast Neighbors grant program. |
| Meet your Neighbors Host a Block Party! |
 Summer is right around the corner, and with summer comes neighborhood block parties! These parties vary in size and activities such as BBQ, live music, face painting, raffle, parade, pot-luck, ice-cream social, so you can count on having fun! Neighbors renew old friendships and make new ones creating community and breaking down barriers. For more information on block parties and online forms click here. Block party packets with permit and street closure forms are available at CNN, 4415 NE 87th (by Sandy Blvd) in the box to the left of the entrance (available anytime). Please bring your completed application to Ronda at CNN rondaj@cnncoalition.org 503-823-3156.
Register your party for National Night Out a community event celebrated annually on the first Tuesday in August with a focus on strengthening neighborhoods and preventing crime. Portland Neighbors participate by throwing block parties, cookouts, ice cream socials, musical concerts, parades or whatever else might bring neighbors outdoors to network. Join your neighbors and celebrate this year! |
| Summer Food Program for Youth Begins |
 The end of the school year is here. That means Free Food and Fun under the summer sun for children and teens! All youth ages 1-18 can have free food this summer with the Summer Food Program. Schools and non-profits around Oregon are providing free meals and fun activities to children in low-income areas. To find the nearest meal site call 1-800-SAFENET (723-3638) or visit www.summerfoodOregon.org. Consider volunteering to deliver meals, lead activities, or spread the word for a meal site in your neighborhood. Contact Sally Eliason at Partners for a Hunger-Free Oregon, (503) 595-5501 ext. 301 for more information. Get involved to make sure that kids in your neighborhood get to eat nutritious meals throughout the summer! |
| Nominations Open for the 2010 Spirit of Portland Awards |
 Nominations for the 2010 Spirit of Portland Awards are now open! This year a new category has been added: The Sandy Diedrich Award for environmental stewardship. If you know an individual or group who has helped make our city a better place to live, consider nominating them for one of the 2010 awards. Nominations are due in the Office of Neighborhood Involvement by Monday, August 16. Nomination forms can be downloaded from the web at Spirit of Portland 2010 www.portlandonline.com/oni.
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| Summer Events! |
 Calendar of Events
Columbia Slough Watershed Council event calendar
Understanding Health Equity workshop & Health Reform Panel June 10, 6-9p
3430 SE Powell Blvd. RSVP to John at jjoo@apano.org or (503) 512-0274
Grotto to Rocky Butte Trail Walk June 12, 9a and August 12 6p NE 88th/Sandy (Grotto parking lot)
Your Money Bus Tour at Pioneer Courthouse Square June 18, 11-6p June 19 9-2p *free financial advice!
Explorando el Columbia Slough June 19, 1-5p Whitaker Ponds-7040 NE 47th
Hearing on the Airport Futures Land Use Plan June 22, 6p 1900 SW 4th, 2nd floor
International Day Festival July 10, 11-5pm NE 72nd and Fremont
Cully Collective Market July 10, 9:30-1:30p Trinity Lutheran Church parking lot 5520 NE Killingsworth Every Saturday through 9/18
Summer Concert in Rose City Park July 17, 6:30p
National Night Out August 3
Fremont Fest August 7
photos portlandground.com
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Sandra Lefrancois, Community Program Director
sandral@cnncoalition.org |
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Central Northeast Neighbors | 4415 NE 87th Avenue | Portland | OR | 97220 |
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