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 CNN e-newsletter
Central
Northeast Neighbors
October 2009 |
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| Community Media Workshops at CNN! |
 Central NE Neighbors and Portland Community Media SmartAccess Center at CNN Opens October 27th! Workshop series includes DIY Video: Using Your Camcorder to Produce and Share Videos; Social Networking: Using Facebook, MySpace and LinkedIn; Social Media: and Getting Your Videos on the Web. To register for the orientation, workshops, and language interpretation please email Cece Hughley Noel, SmartAccess™ Administrator at Portland Community Media, cece@pcmtv.org 503-288-1515 x121. |
| CNN Neighborhood Grants Due Nov. 2 |
 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. Click here for more information about CNN's grant program and how to apply. |
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| Ainsworth Street Collective: a Sustainable Community in Cully |
 The Ainsworth Street Collective (ASC) is a group of neighbors who are working to build social, environmental, and economic opportunities at the "micro-neighborhood" level, bounded by 42nd Avenue and 60th Avenue, with Lombard to the north, and Jarrett to the south. Social interactions range from a first Sunday potluck gathering to discuss neighborhood issues and a monthly wholesale food club to daily yoga classes and a summer camp for children. Beyond the social element, there is a deeper impact that ASC has made on the neighborhood. The collective has started several initiatives to reduce their impact on the environment from providing education from installing solar panels, building rainwater receptacles, to creating a community garden. |
| Learn Conflict Resolution Skills While Serving your Community! |
 Resolutions Northwest (RNW) is accepting applications for our annual Volunteer Mediation Training and Mentor Program. This 38-hour basic mediation training is FREE in exchange for a one-year weekly volunteer commitment to help neighbors and communities in Portland resolve conflicts with each other. Training dates for 2010: Jan. 6 & 13 (Wed. eves), Jan 8, 9, 15, 16 (Fri. & Sat., all day). Applications are due November 20. Application forms can be obtained at resolutionsnorthwest.org or 503-595-4890. We seek a pool of volunteers from diverse backgrounds & experiences. |
| Comment on the 2030 Portland Bicycle Plan |
 From October 5, 2009 through November 8, 2009, the Portland Bureau of Transportation is inviting public input on the Public Comment Draft of the Portland Bicycle Plan for 2030. The hearing is at 6p on October 27, in Room 2500A, 1900 SW 4th Avenue. A hearing before City Council is tentatively scheduled January 20, 2010. The new plan proposes changes to city policy, implementation of new street designs, an expanded bicycle transportation network, and various actions and programs. To review click here. |
| Soil and Water Conservation Grants |
 East Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District has $450,000 available in grant funds and is now accepting applications for projects that address soil or water conservation, watershed health or conservation education. Funding is only available for projects that take place east of the Willamette River. Grant applications are due at the EMSWCD office no later than Friday, November 13th, at 4pm. Visit our website for application forms. If you have questions or want to discuss project ideas please contact Lissa Adams lissa@emswcd.org or call 503-222-7645 x 117. |
| Portland Native American Youth & Elders Council |
 Portland Youth & Elders Council is a community engagement group that meets on Tuesdays at the NAYA Family Center, 5135 NE Columbia Blvd. to discuss various topics that concern the Native American Community: Housing, Employment, Community Development, Civic Engagement. Youth and Young Adults are encouraged to attend and get involved. Dinner and coffee provided. Everyone is welcome. For more information please contact Donita Fry, Youth & Elders Council Organizer, donitasf@nayapdx.org, 503-288-8177x284 or visit the website. |
| 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 Friday, October 30 at 5:30-8:30 pm, Portland State University Smith Hall, 1825 SW Broadway Rm 101, coloredpencil.usa@gmail.com
$3 donation/admission. Kids join FREE! |
| 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 House Oct. 15th 4p at Metro, 600 NE Grand Ave. Hearing starts at 5:15 p.m. For more information about the projects and programs for comment visit Metro's website. |
| NAO Partners with 2010 Census |
 The Nonprofit Association of Oregon (NAO) is partnering with the 2010 Census and the nationwide Nonprofits Count! campaign to prepare for the 2010 Census next spring. There's a lot at stake in getting an accurate census count, from the apportionment of billions of federal dollars to federal and state legislative redistricting. An estimated 6.4 million Americans were missed in the 2000 Census count. Click here for more information. |
| Special Events |
 Calendar of Events
Columbia Slough Watershed Council event calendar
Impact of Recession-Bureau of Housing Hearing Oct 21 , 6-8p Floyd Light Middle School, 10800 SE Washington St.
FREE Personal Safety Training Oct. 26, 6-7:30p, East Precinct 737 SE 106th Ave. In Honor of Crime Prevention Month 503-823-9666 or kelly.ball@ci.portland.or.us.
Multicultural Healthy Homes, Healthy Kids Fair Oct 31, 11-3p
location TBD in N/NE Portland kate@jhillclinic.org
Sumner Neighborhood Family Costume Party! Oct. 30, 6p Helensview High School, 8679 NE Sumner St (at NE 87th Ave)
Spirit of Portland Awards ceremony Nov. 12, 7-9p Portland Center for the Performing Arts Newmark Theater
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Sandra Lefrancois, Community Program Director
sandral@cnncoalition.org |
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