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 CNN e-newsletter
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Nov/Dec 2008 |
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| 2009 CNN Neighborhood Grants Update |
 Thank you to everyone who submitted a grant proposal! CNN received 22 applications for community building projects in the area totaling $83, 500 in requests with a $20, 000 allocation from the Office of Neighborhood Involvement. This marks the ever growing response in this third year of the CNN grant program. The CNN Grant Selection Committee is well prepared for the difficult task ahead and will meet in late November. CNN will announce the committee's recommendation for funding in December. We look forward to announce the awards in the January newsletter edition. |
| CNN Recycling Event a Success! |
 The Central NE Neighbors e-waste recycling fundraiser was successful beyond our expectations. The event was to raise money for a new copier which we did! Thanks to our committee volunteers it was also a great way to demonstrate how the community can recycle, and prevent over 17 tons of e-waste from ending up in a landfill. Here's what was collected: 151 monitors/210 TVs-154 computers-7,679 lbs of general e-waste, including stereos, electronics-2,748 lbs of scrap steel and printers-650 lbs of lead car batteries-605.5 lbs of insulated wire-353.5 lbs of household batteries-151 lbs of ABS plastic-141 lbs of fluorescent light bulbs. CNN is interested in hosting this event again. |
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| Cully-Concordia Community Assessment To Go Before Council |
 The Cully-Concordia neighborhood has long been deprived of basic services like sidewalks, parks and community centers. Through the Schools, Families, Housing program, the area was targeted for improvement. City Planning staff along with engaged community partners will present the Cully-Concordia Community Assessment and Action Plan Assessment and Action Plan to City Council for their adoption on November 20 at 2 p.m. The project's intent has been to improve the lives of children and their families while benefiting the whole Cully-Concordia community. Three public schools (Faubion, Rigler and Scott) and one school site near 42nd Ave./Killingsworth St were considered. Key questions addressed were:
· How can schools become the center of community life?
· What are the priority programs, services and infrastructure that are needed to support children and families?
· What are the partnerships and strategies that can address these priorities?
Debbie Bischoff 503-823-6946 or dbischoff@ci.portland.or.us. |
| Vision into Action Coalition Event Dec. 4th |
 As we enter tough economic times, let us pull together and take bold action to move our community vision forward. The Vision into Action (VIA) Coalition-a broad, community-led alliance of organizations, businesses, government and individuals acting collectively to ensure implementation of Portland's community vision-will be hosting an action event on Thursday, December 4th 6-9p Disjecta, 8371 N. Interstate. Help make our community's vision a reality!
Food · Networking · Music · Action |
| Have an Impact-Join an Advocacy Training! |
 In order to pass both our ambitious transportation agenda and our Blueprint for Oregon's Future, we must deliver a clear and consistent message to elected leaders in Salem. Elected leaders will be in Salem every day creating new policies and new directions for Oregon and your involvement can have a huge impact on the decisions they make. Contact Tara Sulzen at 503-497-1000 or tara@friends.org to RSVP for the training or to setup a training with your organization or in your area. 1000 Friends of Oregon Wednesday, December 3rd, 6-8p SE Uplift, 3534 SE Main St. |
| Working Together Through Challenging Times |
 "What are the benefits of building relationships with my neighbors?"
"What can we do to support each other?"
Please join us for a Community Conversation to explore these questions and discuss ways we can support and encourage one another to benefit the community as a whole. Free and open to anyone. Light meal provided. Free childcare, transportation, and interpretation upon request. Wednesday, December 10th 6-8:30pm OR Saturday, December 13th 11-1:30pm Our United Villages' Conference Room 3625 N Mississippi Ave. RSVP by December 8th to 503.546.7499 or info@ourunitedvillages.org. Hosted by Community Outreach of Our United Villages, a local non-profit organization. |
| Airport Runway and Rehabilitation Program Open House |
 Portland International Airport's Runway and Rehabilitation Program is available for public review and comment (formerly called the North Runway Extension) Draft Environmental Assessment (EA). Join the open house to talk to the project managers and consultants, consider the alternatives and offer your comments. Wednesday, December 10th 5-7:30p Meeks High School 4039 NE Alberta Court, Visit our Website to review the draft environmental assessment document www.flypdx.com To submit your commentsmailto:ContactUs@portofportland.com through Dec. 16th. Port of Portland at 503-460-4073 or 800-547-8411, ext. 4073. www.pdx.com |
| I-5 Columbia River Crossing Project December Open Houses |
 The Columbia River Crossing project invites the community to attend an open house in December. Learn about the project's plans for light rail on Hayden Island and Vancouver, a replacement bridge, and fixing seven interchanges between SR 500 and Columbia Blvd. Public input is crucial to continued project development and success. Tell us what you think about the number of lanes on the new I-5 bridge, the design of the new bridge, light rail and highway improvements. Two open houses will be held: December 2, 5:30-7:30p Hilton Vancouver 301 W. 6th Street Vancouver, and December 3, 5:30-7:30p Portland Metropolitan Exposition Center 2060 North Marine Drive, Hall Dwww.ColumbiaRiverCrossing.org |
| BroadArts Visionary Salons |
Please join BroadArts along with twenty extraordinary women and two terrific men, community organizers, neighbors, artists and friends at the BroadArts Visionary Salons. Each Salon features four speakers of diverse experience, tradition and organizational affinity. Interspersed are songs and monologues performed by BroadArts Theatre, illuminating the issues and topics of the speakers. After the speakers, BroadArts initiates the conversation between you, the audience and community speakers about how we each personally and organizationally contribute to a better future for Portland and in our world. Supported by Portland's Vision Into Action, free and open to the public:
Thursday, Nov. 20: SEIU Local 503, 6-9 pm
Saturday, Nov. 22: PSU Multicultural Center, 7-10 pm www.broadarts.org |
| Learn Conflict Resolution Skills While Serving your Community |
 Resolutions NW'S Neighborhood Mediation Program is recruiting applicants that reflect Portland's diversity for a limited number of spots in our annual volunteer mediation training. The comprehensive, 35 hour training and year-long mentor program is FREE in exchange for your year-long, hands-on commitment to serve the diverse communities of Portland. This opportunity is designed for people who are dedicated to helping neighbors and communities have challenging discussions and find mutually acceptable solutions together.
Training dates for 2009:
January 7, 9, 10, 16, 17 (Fri. & Sat., all day).
Application deadline: November 26. Application forms and additional information can be found at http://www.resolutionsnorthwest.org or by calling (503) 595-4890. |
| Fix-It Fairs |
 Below is some information on all of the fairs. They are free events and everyone who comes will get a free compact fluorescent light bulb and a free reusable shopping bag. There is also free lunch and free childcare!
This year we are holding three Fix-It Fairs:
* November 22, 2008
Lent School
5105 SE 97th Ave. Portland
8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
* January 10, 2009
Parkrose High School
12003 NE Shaver St. Portland
8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
* February 7, 2009
George Middle School
10000 N Burr Ave. Portland
8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. |
| Special Events |
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for a calendar of neighborhood events!
"ParkTalk" blog www.portlandparks.org.
Restorative Listening Project on Gentrification November 17, 6:30-9p
5425 NE 27th Avenue (Corner of NE Killingsworth and NE 27th)
Silent Auction Fundraising for Hurricane Victims in Haiti November 22, 11a Central NE Neighbors, 4415 NE 87th
Crime prevention for business owners December 2, 8-9:30a Central NE Neighbors, 4415 NE 87th please register by November 26
The Spirit of Portland Awards Ceremony December 11th, 2p in Council Chambers
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| Sandra Lefrancois, Community Program Director
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