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August 2010
Central
Northeast Neighbors
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| Youth Photography Exhibit at CNN Sept. 1st |
 This spring, with the support of the Central Northeast Neighbors (CNN) Grant Program, My Story partnered with Hacienda CDC to offer a photography workshop to an enthusiastic group of youth. In this 5-session workshop, youth ages 11-17 from Cully, explored their identity, dreams, and cultural values in a stunning collection of community portraits. These young photographers worked together in groups, and had opportunities to take cameras home to photograph the things that matter most in their lives.
CNN is hosting an exhibit of the work by these talented youth. Don't miss this unique opportunity to encounter community through the eyes of Latino and Somali youth. Come view the photos and accompanying stories from 5pm to 7pm on Wednesday, September 1st at CNN, 4415 NE 87th Ave. off of Sandy Blvd. For more information please contact Sandra Lefrancois at 503-823-2780, or sandral@cnncoalition.org. Light refreshments provided. |
| CNN Community Garden Tour August 30th |
 Want to learn more about how your neighbors are promoting healthy, affordable food? Join the tour on Monday, August 30th from 6-8p!
The informational group tour begins at 6pm at the Rigler Community Garden at NE 52nd and Prescott and will include stops such as a proposed neighborhood garden, a yard sharing example and an affordable housing complex garden. It will be a 2 hour tour that can be easily done by bicycle. We will also offer shared transportation. Please let us know if you will be bicycling or if you need space in a vehicle. To RSVP with your transportation preference please send an e-mail to billb@cnncoalition.org. or call 503-823-2883. Check out CNN's GardenNet forum, map and useful community garden resources. |
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| Free Guided Bicycle Rides Tuesdays in Madison South |
 Free bike rides for neighbors new to biking or new to the area starting from Glenhaven Park (just north of Madison High School, 2735 NE 82nd Ave.) every Tuesday evening in August. The rides are open to all, though helmets are required and kids under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. The rides take about one and a half to two hours and highlight streets that have less traffic and lower speeds - they're designed for the "interested but concerned" riders in the area. The rides are part of the Portland By Cycle program of the SmartTrips Green Line project. The full calendar of rides and classes can be found here. |
| Cully Main Street is Awarded Transportation Grant |
 The Oregon Transportation and Growth Management Program has selected the Cully Main Street Planning project for a grant award! The request was for $100,000 for a land use and transportation study that will result in the creation of more neighborhood serving commercial and small business opportunities along Cully Blvd and a small stretch of Killingsworth Street. This is the only project the State approved from a number of applications the City submitted. For more information please contact Debbie Bischoff at BPS debbie.bischoff@portlandoregon.gov. |
| Community Care Day: Help to Improve School Grounds! |
 Portland Public Schools invites the community to participate in Project Community Care, a series of landscaping and groundskeeping events occurring at more than 50 schools and other district buildings throughout August. Volunteers are needed on Saturday, Aug. 28 from 9am-noon! Join the free barbecue for volunteers from 1-4 p.m. at Clarendon, 5103 N. Willis Blvd. It will include live music, back-to-school information, community booths and registration for free health programs for those who qualify. There is no pre-registration. Volunteers should bring gloves, weeding tools, shovels or anything else that would help the effort. Water and snacks will be provided. Click here for more information. |
| PDC Neighborhood Economic Development Roundtable |
Help shape neighborhood economic development in Portland! How can PDC and the community be more effective at neighborhood economic development? Join national and local experts, city decision-makers, and other community leaders for a free day of learning, interaction, and dialogue. Your input is vital to develop a guiding strategy to Expand economic opportunity and grow jobs; Create community/public/private partnerships; Develop new resources for neighborhoods; Build capacity for local organizations;
Implement community action projects. Join Monday, September 13, 8:30-5:00 PM at
PSU Smith Memorial Ballroom, 1825 SW Broadway. Please click here to register. |
| Summer Events! |
 Calendar of Events
Columbia Slough Watershed Council event calendar
Building a Healthier Community with Bicycles August 18th, 6-7:30p 4625 N. Trenton
Madison HS Book Drive September 7-23, drop books/CDs/DVDs/VHS tapes at Madison High School by the main office, 2735 NE 82nd Ave (Questions or pick up of a box of books to lshapton@comcast.net)
Madison Book Sale September 25 11-3p, September 26, 11-4p Madison High School cafeteria, 2735 NE 82nd Ave
Community Food Forum (East Portland) September 25 10:00-Noon, Highland Center, 7600 NE Glisan St. for more information kyle@montavillamarket.org
SAVE THE DATE
Citywide Leadership Workshop Series: Building leaders, building your board! Best practices for effective neighborhood associations September 23, 6p SEUL
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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