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 CNN e-newsletter
Central Northeast Neighbors
October 2008 |
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| Hollywood Builds Community with Chess |
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CNN supports neighborhood associations with small community building projects yearly. This Fall Hollywood leaders installed Chess boards on the outdoor tables in Harold Kelley Plaza by NE 42nd and Sandy Blvd. With the remaining project funds, Hollywood, provided scholarships to Beaumont, Jason Lee and Vestal schools that participate in Chess for Success. Chess for Success is a non-profit dedicated to providing children in economically disadvantaged elementary and middle schools the opportunity to build and develop important skills necessary for success in school and life by participating in chess club programs and tournaments. The goal of the neighborhood chess board project is to draw more of our community together to participate in a fun and educational activity. |
| Neighborhood Grants Due Nov 3rd! |
 The goal is to provide neighborhood and community organizations an opportunity to build community, attract new and diverse members and sustain those already involved. CNN grant amounts may range from $500 to $5,000. For more information and how to apply click here. |
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| Keep Colwood Golf Course Green Final Vote Oct 22nd! |
 The Keep Colwood Green Coalition, which includes neighbors and advocates from Cully and Concordia helped fill Council Chambers on September 17th giving testimony opposing the rezoning of Colwood Golf Course from open space to industrial. The Council unanimously approved a motion to reject the request to rezone Colwood Golf Course. The decision is tentative. The final vote is scheduled for October 22. This is a great example of how getting involved can make a difference! |
| Prostitution on 82nd Avenue: Second Town Hall Oct 7th |
 The second citizen-driven town hall meeting will work towards creating an understanding of the root causes of prostitution and what community members can do. Join Montavilla and Save NE 82nd October 7th from 6:30-8:30pm at PCC-Southeast Center, located at SE 82nd and Division. Hundreds of citizens turned out for the first Town Hall meeting held at Vestal Elementary School on September 15th. Feedback garnered from the first meeting will be incorporated into the second one to ensure continuity between the two meetings and build upon knowledge and feedback. Keynote speakers will feature Jeri Williams from the City of Portland and Melissa Farly of Prostitution Research. A hands-on breakout session will focus on the development of action steps and sharing of resources and tools that have been effective in deterring prostitution. |
| Comment on ONI's Mission Statement and Bureau Goals |
 The Office of Neighborhood Involvement (ONI) has been working with staff and Bureau Advisory Committee (BAC) members to evaluate the current bureau mission statement and to develop bureau goals. ONI is now presenting a draft mission and bureau goals for review by all stakeholders to provide feedback on the proposal as well as on key challenges/issues identified during this process. A background report and Community Connect (five year plan to increase community involvement) are available to the community. Please review the proposed ONI Mission and Goals and provide any feedback by October 30th to: Amy.Archer@ci.portland.or.us Fax to: 503-865-3406 Or Mail to: Amy Archer, ONI, 1221 SW 4th Ave Room 110, Portland, OR 97204. The ONI BAC will consider feedback at their November 10th meeting, integrate any changes and finalize the ONI mission and goals. If you have any questions, please contact Amy Archer at 503-823-2294. |
| Lost Any Good Buildings Lately? |
 Concerned your neighborhood is losing its character? Beginning in October, the Bosco-Milligan Foundation with support from the National Trust for Historic Preservation, will hold a series of meetings across the city of Portland, to gather information from residents who are interested or concerned about historic preservation. Results will be compiled in a Portland Historic Preservation Needs Assessment report. Workshops will be developed to address common concerns and to provide technical assistance and training for residents interested in becoming pro-active preservationists! Click here for meeting times and locations. |
| Nature in Neighborhoods Grant Workshops |
 The Nature in Neighborhoods restoration and enhancement grants program is focused on helping individuals, community groups or schools in on-the-ground active watershed restoration or environmental education. The first two workshops, scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 11, and Saturday, Nov. 1, offer the opportunity to learn and ask questions about the goals of the grant programs, project eligibility and application procedures. Tips on basic grant writing and how to put together a successful project are also offered. The third workshop, offered on Saturday, Nov. 15, provides prospective applicants a more in-depth review of grant criteria as it relates to their specific application. For more information go to www.oregonmetro.gov/grants. |
| What Makes a 21st Century School? |
 Faced with a daunting list of deteriorating buildings, Portland Public Schools facilities experts have identified more than a dozen criteria that may be applied in prioritizing schools for transformation into 21st century schools, click here for the list of criteria. Now the Portland School Board wants to hear the community's view on those criteria. How can you add your voice? Comments and questions may be e-mailed to the Board SchoolBoard@pps.k12.or.us or sent via regular mail to School Board, P.O. Box 3107, Portland, OR 97208. |
| Bicycle Boulevards in NE Portland |
 Do you ride your bicycle in NE Portland? Have you noticed that the only bicycle boulevard in the area is NE Tillamook? Well the Bicycle Transportation Alliance has noticed. The BTA has researched the streets in NE Portland and found those streets that would work as a bicycle boulevard. NE Going Street is one of those streets. This street was chosen because it runs continuously for 3.5 miles with minimal auto traffic and low car speeds. It will also create a safe bike route to nine parks, eleven schools, nine neighborhoods, and four business districts, all in your community. Read more about this project at the BTA website, and get active! Contact Emily Gardner at Emily@bta4bikes.org for more information, and check out www.bikeblvd.com. |
| Springboard Social Innovation Forum |
 The Springboard Social Innovation Forum is a new monthly event (on 2nd Wednesdays) designed to engage community members in solving local challenges with lasting solutions, kicks off Oct. 8 with a focus on social innovation. The free event at Urban Grind, 2214 NE Oregon, promises a mix of conversation, collaboration, and professional support for social venture launchers, all designed to help move good ideas into action. Homegrown social entrepreneur Shane Endicott, founder and CEO of the Rebuilding Center and Our United Villages, will be the keynoter for the October event. Learn more about our non-profit and the monthly event at www.springboardinnovation.org. |
| Portland Immigrant Leadership and Organizing Training |
 Apply for the Portland Immigrant Leadership
and Organizing Training (PILOT) Program!
By enhancing the skills, analysis and organizing ability of emerging immigrant and refugee leaders across cultural groups, the PILOT program builds long-term relationships between diverse immigrant and refugee communities in Portland and builds the capacity and voice of new communities to affect change. Apply here, the deadline is October 24th. |
| Apply for Portland Plan Community Involvement Committee |
 The City of Portland is accepting applications through October 31, 2008, for 12 community members to serve on the Community Involvement Committee (CIC) for the Portland Plan. The Portland Plan is a comprehensive, three-year planning project lead by the City's Bureau of Planning. The purpose of the Portland Plan is to develop policies and actions to guide Portland's growth and development over the next 30 years. The planning effort will result in an update to the city's Comprehensive Plan and the Central City Plan. The charge of the CIC is to review and make recommendations on the public involvement efforts and accomplishments of the Portland Plan. CIC members should expect to meet quarterly over the three-year period of the planning project. However, in the beginning, the committee may need to meet more often. Visit CIC and see application form for more information. |
| Nominations Now Open for 2008 Spirit of Portland Awards |
 Nominations are now open for the City of Portland's Spirit of Portland Awards 2008. We want to hear about the stars in our community who have worked to make the Spirit of Portland shine! The Spirit of Portland Awards are presented every year to those who have made positive contributions to our city and neighborhoods above and beyond the average volunteer or staff commitment. The Mayor and City Commissioners will present awards in late Fall. Nominations are due to the Office of Neighborhood Involvement by 4 pm Friday, Oct. 24, 2008. Click here for nomination forms. For more information, please contact Nell Wagenaar at 503-823-3997. The Awards Ceremony is on December 11th at 2p in Council Chambers. |
| ParkFest: Come Play and Have Your Say! |
 How do we plan parks? How do we determine what the needs for parks are in your neighborhood? What is Portland's next "great park?" This fall Portland Parks & Recreation is hosting a new event to ask the public these questions and more. ParkFest: Come Play and Have Your Say, a fun and innovative new approach to engaging the public in PP&R's future planning, will debut from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, October 25 at University Park Community Center, located at 9009 N Foss Avenue in north Portland. The event will also feature an array of fun recreational opportunities from climbing walls and tae kwon do to indoor skateboarding and craft classes. There will also be door prizes, entertainment, and complimentary food and refreshments. Registration is required online at portlandparks.org or by calling 503.823.PLAY. |
| Special Events |
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for a calendar of neighborhood events!
Portland Traffic Safety Summit October 6, 2-5p in the Portland building
Airport Futures Community Open House October 13, 5:30-7:30p Meek High School, 4039 NE Alberta Court
Cully Boulevard Improvement Project Open House October 21, 6-8p Grace Presbyterian 6025 NE Prescott
Eastside MAX Station Plan Community Workshop (for 60th, 82nd, and Parkrose/Sumner stations) November 12, 6:30-8:30p Banfield building, NE Tillamook and 82nd Ave
Save the Date
CNN Community Panel Presentation and Discussion on Cross Cultural Diversity November 13, CNN 4415 NE 87th
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| Sandra Lefrancois, Community Program Director
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