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 CNN e-newsletter
Central
Northeast Neighbors
September 2009 |
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| 2010 CNN Neighborhood Grants Program |
 Central Northeast Neighbors (CNN) and the Office of Neighborhood Involvement are pleased to announce the fourth year of the city's Neighborhood Small Grants Program, with $178,831 in grant funds available to neighborhood and community groups across the city. CNN will be awarding $16, 836 in grant funds for projects that build community, attract new and diverse members and sustain those already involved. Grants will be awarded on a competitive basis and may range from $500-$5000. Deadline to apply is Monday, November 2 by 2PM.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to attend CNN's Grant Information Session to learn more about the application process and discuss ideas for grant projects on Wednesday, Sept 23 6:30-8:00 PM, 4415 NE 87th by Sandy Blvd. Please RSVP to sandral@cnncoalition.org.
Click here for more information about CNN's grant program and how to apply. |
| CNN Fall Clean-up Fundraiser Sept 26th |
 What a great way for the community to recycle, and prevent household items from ending up in a landfill. Make an offer on any reusable items!
Saturday, Sept 26th 9-3 PM at Glenhaven Park NE 82nd Ave. & Siskiyou
Yard debris, furniture, windows, carpet, scrap metal, washers & dryers, toilets, mattresses, mowers (must be drained), wood stoves, bikes, tubs, toys, stereos, VCR'S. What NOT to bring: Hazardous Waste, asphalt, concrete, dirt, soil, gravel, roofing. Cleanup Fees: Car $ 7 Van, SUV, or Small Pickup $15 Large Pickup $20 Tire Fees: Rim & Rubber $ 3.00 Rubber only $ 2 Rim Only $ 1. For more information or to volunteer please contact Ronda Johson 503-823-3157 rondaj@cnncoalition.org |
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| Monthly Somali Community Leadership Meeting at CNN |
 A Group of Somali Leaders come together monthly to support, engage and connect the Somali community to the Neighborhood network, to community involvement activities, and to the City of Portland. Many Somali families live in different neighborhoods from SE, SW, N and NE Portland. The meetings are designed to establish leadership activities and a forum to share resources city-wide. Also, leaders will play a role of becoming a voice for Somali community efforts in Portland. This meeting takes place on the first Saturday of every month at Central Northeast Neighbors (CNN), 4415 NE 87th Avenue. For more information about the meeting time and discussion topics, please contact Lul Abdulle, CNN Outreach & Leadership Coordinator, lula@cnncoalition.org, 503-995-6906. |
| Farmers' Market Goes Mobile to Serve Cully Neighbors |
In an effort to make healthful, local produce available to everyone, the Hollywood Farmers' Market has a mobile market to serve the Cully neighborhood. The market on wheels is called The Oasis Project because its mission is to serve Portlanders who live in an area that limits their access to fresh fruits and vegetables either because of price or distance. The mobile market will be open from 10 a.m. to noon each Saturday in September at Hacienda CDC's Villa de Sueno. The mobile market is located on TriMet #7 and #72 at NE Cully Blvd. and Killingsworth St. Volunteers from Hacienda CDC will interpret for Spanish and Somali-speaking residents. And the first 75 SNAP (food stamp) customers each week will receive matching funds of up to $5. All welcome to make purchases at the market.
The Oasis Project is hosted by Hacienda CDC and made possible through a generous Pacific Village Grant from New Seasons Market. For more information or to get involved please contact: oasis@hollywoodfarmersmarket.org. |
| Future Parks in the Cully Neighborhood |
 Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) acquired of 2.5 acres of industrial property located at NE 52nd and Alberta for a neighborhood park. The $900,000 purchase was funded by a partnership which combined Park System Development Charge's funds and Portland's share of Metro's 2006 natural areas bond measure funds. "The Cully neighborhood has been recognized as one of the most park deficient areas of the city," said Parks Commissioner Nick Fish. The property joins Thomas Cully Park, a 25-acre former landfill at NE 75th and NE Killingsworth, as future parks in the Cully neighborhood. Although there is no money set aside for development of the park at this time, PP&R is exploring grants, sponsorship, capital improvement and other funding options. |
| Spirit of Portland Awards Nominations Due Sept 18th |
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 Who do you know that makes Portland a better place? Nominations are now being accepted for one of Portland's most popular civic events-the annual Spirit of Portland Awards. The Office of Neighborhood Involvement will be accepting nominations until Friday, Sept. 18 by 4 PM, 1221 SW Fourth Avenue. For more information click here, for the nomination form click here.
New categories this year are Business Association of the Year and New/Emerging Community Leader. Also, all council members will now be able to choose one person and one group to receive the award. The ceremony will be held at the Portland Center for the Performing Arts Newmark Theater on Thursday, Nov. 12 from 7 to 9 p.m. City officials have chosen the new venue and evening time so more people can attend. A reception with cake and beverages in the spacious lobby will follow. |
| Help Make Our Region the Greatest Place-Speak Up! |
 On Sept. 15, Metro will open a 30-day public comment opportunity in preparation for a series of decisions the Metro Council and its regional partners will make in the coming months as part of the integrated land-use and transportation planning effort called Making the Greatest Place. The comment period will close at 5 p.m. on Oct. 15. Several important decisions under this combined initiative are scheduled to be made beginning on Dec. 17, 2009. Open Houses in Portland:
Tuesday, Sept. 22
Multnomah County Library, 512 N. Killingsworth St.
Open house 5 to 7:45 p.m. No hearing; written comments only
Thurs., Oct. 15
Metro Regional Center Council Chamber, 600 NE Grand Ave.
Open house 4 p.m. Hearing starts at 5:15 p.m.
For more information about the projects and programs for comment visit Metro's web site. |
| Come and Celebrate Portland's Multicultural Family |
 Learn about one another, sing, laugh, and cry at monthly Colorpencils multicultural art events! Featuring an art show, a craft market, dances, stories and songs, food vendors from all over the world here in Portland! Multicultural children's corner. Performances vary monthly. All welcome last Fridays-Next one is on September 25th 5:30pm-8:30pm at 10301 NE Glisan. The Immigrant Refugee Community Organization (IRCO) is hosting this month! coloredpencil.usa@gmail.com
$3 donation/admission. Kids join FREE! |
| Special Events |
 Calendar of Events
Columbia Slough Watershed Council event calendar Aquifer Adventure! Sept 12, 12-4 pm NE 166th & Airport Way
BPS Build It Green Home Tour and Info Fair
Sept 19, tickets on sale www.portlandonline.com/bps/builditgreen
Seeing Beyond Green: Building Sustainable, Affordable and Diverse Communities, Sept 25, 8:30-4 pm Gresham City Hall 1333 NW Eastman, housinglandadvocates.org to register
Sharing Ideas: Grassroots Projects Started by Neighbors Panel, Oct 1, 6-9pm Grant Park Church 2728 NE 34th-Our United Villages 503-546-7499
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Sandra Lefrancois, Community Program Director
sandral@cnncoalition.org |
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