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 CNN e-newsletter
Central Northeast Neighbors
February 2009 |
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| CNN Somali Leadership and Public Safety |
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National Night Out (NNO) at Villa de Clara Vista in Cully
 Portland's Inter Bureau Task Force committed funds to continue Somali outreach and leadership in our neighborhoods
CNN will continue to work with Somali community leader, Lul Abdulle who provided a connection to needed community services for Somali refugees in the Cully neighborhood in 2007-08. Lul will be working part time till November 2009 to engage Somali families in youth prevention, development and recreational activities. Also, this new position will help strengthen intercultural ties by involving Somali neighbors in community events including NNO. Building Somali leadership will be key to foster self-reliance when the funds for this project runs out. For more information please contact Sandra Lefrancois Project Manager sandral@cnncoalition.org 503-823-2780. Welcome back Lul! |
| Now We're Talking-Polarized or Powerful? |
 Have you had the feeling you're not in Kansas, anymore? Things are changing so rapidly, it's difficult to figure out which end is up. Between the economic recession, the stimulus package and local plans to update the policies that will drive growth in Portland, everything is up in the air. How can we make good decisions in a climate of uncertainty? How can the community come together to support each other? How can we know that what we think is our best interest is good for our neighbors? Can we influence any of this? What do we need to change about our relationship with each other to not only weather the change, but create the community of our dreams together? Please join us for five new community dialogue series on last Thursdays.
First Two -February 26 at The Meeting House 4312 SE Stark and March 26 at Concordia U, Main Dining Hall, 2811 NE Holman 6:30-8:30 PM
For more information or to reserve childcare or to RSVP (required) call 503 823-4112 or email judith.mowry@ci.portland.or.us. Sponsored by CNN, SEUL, NECN neighborhood coalitions, Oregon Action, Center for Intercultural Organizing |
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| Pedestrian Legal Clinic at CNN |
 The Pedestrian Legal Clinic is a presentation by the Willamette Pedestrian Coalition and lawyer Ray Thomas. The 90 minute course will use : "Oregon Pedestrian Rights; A Legal Guide for Persons on Foot" and cover the laws that protect pedestrians and information on how to use the courts to prosecute dangerous drivers. This is an opportunities to learn how to make our street safer for those who run, walk and use mobility devices on our city streets. Walking is the most sustainable and oldest form of transportation. It is good for us and it is an activity many of use enjoy, together we can make our streets and sidewalks safe for the young, the old and everyone in between. To register in Advance please call 503-223-1597, walk-ins are permitted. Hosted by Central Northeast Neighbors March 19, 6:30-7:45 PM, 4415 NE 87th. |
| Parent Leadership Conference February 28th |
 This is a great event for neighborhood and community leaders who want to network and collaborate with school parent activists who care about Portland's public neighborhood schools and youth in our community. Saturday, February 28th will mark the 9th annual Community & Parents for Public School's (CPPS) Parent Leadership Conference and we hope you will be there. This year's event will be at Da Vinci Arts Middle School, 2508 NE Everett St. and will offer workshops and other opportunities to help you to become more effectively involved with your student, your school, and your district. Translators will be available and a number of workshops will be presented in languages other than English. Childcare will be provided as well as a light breakfast and lunch. The doors will open at 9:00 AM, and the conference will begin at 9:30 and end at 1:30. Please register for the conference today at www.cppsportland.org. |
| Infill Design Toolkit: A Guide for Neighborhoods |
 Portlanders have a new tool to help improve the design of infill development in their neighborhoods. Published by the Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability, The Infill Design Toolkit: A guide to integrating infill development into Portland's neighborhoods serves as a resource for community members; builders, designers, neighbors and others - all who are involved in designing, building or participating in dialogue about the new development that continues to shape the form of Portland's neighborhoods. The toolkit provides ideas for how higher density infill development can be designed to respect neighborhood characteristics and minimize privacy impacts. For builders, the various components of the toolkit serve as problem-solving tools, highlighting strategies for achieving context-sensitive design and ways of overcoming some of the unique design challenges of development on small sites. Click here for The Infill Design Toolkit. Printed copies are also available for purchase. For more information, contact Bill Cunningham, project manager, at 503-823-4203 or bcunningham@ci.portland.or.us. |
| Give your Input on Sacajawea Park in Cully |
 You're Invited to a Public Meeting about Improvements Coming to Sacajawea Park! Portland Parks & Recreation is set to improve Sacajawea Park at NE 75 between NE Alberta & Wygant in the Cully neighborhood. Basic features to improve access and use of the park will help activate the space until full funding becomes available to complete the park. Construction will take place in summer 2009. Learn more about the project and give your input at a public meeting on Thursday, February 26, 6:30 PM at Sacajawea Head Start, 4800 NE 74th Ave. An optional park tour will be offered at 6PM - meet at park entrance. Questions? Contact Maija Spencer via email Maija.Spencer@ci.portland.or.us or call 503-823-7720. |
| Bright Neighbor Training: Online Social Networking Site |
 Workshop on free tools for community building! Learn how to swap and share with your neighbors! Find out about local events and community resources! Discover transportation and ride sharing options! In this workshop, founder Randy White will teach you how to use Bright Neighbor, an online social networking site to connect with your neighbors and much much more. Free and open to all. Light meal provided. Register by March 16th to info@ourunitedvillages.org or 503.546.7499. Childcare, transportation, and interpretation upon request. Thursday, March 19th from 6:00pm-8:00pm at New Columbia Community Education Center 4625 N Trenton St. |
| Colored Pencils Art Culture Night |
 Portland's Immigrants Come Together to Showcase Diversity of Arts and Culture. Colored Pencils Art Culture Night is an effort to re-assert the cultural wealth of immigrants into newcomer and settled Portland. Mark your calendars for Friday, Feb. 27 5:30-9:30 PM and join artists and performers in an evening of culture and art at the Center for Intercultural Organizing office, 700 N. Killingsworth. The first of its kind in Portland, Colored Pencils Art Culture Night sets the stage for a monthly open mic and art show hosted by people from Asian, African, Arab and Latino backgrounds. Once a month, for as long as art matters, contributors from three forms of artistic expression, participants of every age and from everywhere, will perform or exhibit their work for the benefit of Portland. An international variety of food will be offered, along with lots of laughter. Co-sponsored by Colored Pencils Art Culture, the Center of Intercultural Organizing, and the Latino Network, the event is open to people of all ages. Admission is free. To find out how you can be in the spotlight, contact Nim Xuto at 503-914-8170 or email coloredPencils@gmail.co. |
| Special Events |
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www.cnncoalition.org for a calendar of neighborhood events!
Winter Tree Identification February 14th 9am to 11:30 Rigler School Arboretum 5401 NE Prescott-Portland Parks & Recreation 503-823-1650 or trees@ci.portland.or.us
Community Budget Forums!
Join the Budget Forums and voice your priorities for next year's City budget
Thursday, Feb 19, St. Johns Community Center
6:30-8:30 pm 8427 N Central St
Saturday, Feb 21, Floyd Light Middle School
10:00 am-12 noon 10800 SE Washington St
Tuesday, Feb 24, Multnomah Art Center
6:30-8:30 pm 7688 SW Capitol Highway
Mark your calendar
CNN Neighborhood Clean-Up Events to Come April-May
Roseway Mural Dedication April 18th
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