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May 31,2008
Portland Makes NYT List of 31 Summer Stops
by pearlgirl
The New York Times has named 31 interesting places to visit this summer. Portland made the list as a foodie haven: "As far as foodie havens go, Portland has been better known for its vegan cafes and eco-hippie cooperatives than for restaurants with gastronomic ambitions. But an emerging locavore movement has changed that. Drawn by the city’s low rents and artsy vibe, young chefs are breaking the culinary mold and tapping into the Northwestern bounty of local fisheries, small meat purveyors and artisanal farms. Sample the heat at places like Clyde Common (Southwest 10th and Stark; 503-228-3333; www.clydecommon.com ), which serves novel dishes like crispy pork belly with blood orange marmalade." How do you sell a trip to Portland to your family and friends? Read the full article
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May 29,2008
History spices up second pizza outpost
by pearlgirl
I love Old Town Pizza and although I will likely always go to the original Old Town location (can't beat it because it's within walking distance of my house) I'm really excited to hear about the second location in the King neighborhood. Adam Milne is such a positive and thoughtful business owner, I'm sure the new location will be a hit with locals. Best of luck! From the Portland Tribune... “It’s the best job I’ve ever had,” said Adam Milne, 36, looking out over his just-opened Old Town Pizza restaurant at Vanport Square (5201 N.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., 503-200-5988, www.oldtownpizza.com ). Milne was working at Adidas five years ago when he saw a notice that the historic Old Town Pizza, at 226 N.W. Davis St., was for sale. Though his pizza-making experience was then limited to many childhood visits to Old Town Pizza in Eugene, a countercultural hangout favored by his hippie mother, he jumped at the chance to “follow his bliss,” as they say. At Portland’s original
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May 26,2008
The Power of People and Place
by pearlgirl
The Village Building Convergence is a 10-day event held every May, where a convergence of citizens, natural builders and activists come together to help neighborhoods design and build their own community amenities. This year, the City Repair Project (the non-profit that oversees the Village Building Convergence) worked its magic in 18 Portland neighborhood project sites:Awakenings Wellness Center in Buckman, The Portland Audubon Society in Forest Park, Chris King Memorial in Hosford-Abernethy, CommUnity Arts Garage in Boise, Raven Sauna in Sabin, Dignity Village in Sunderland, Franciscan Montessori Earth School in Centennial, King's Corner in King, Learning Gardens Laboratory in Brentwood-Darlington, Missy's Place in Mt. Tabor, Mount Scott High School in Mount Scott-Arleta, Mount Valley Homecare in Montavilla, Freda's Tree in Rose City Park, Piedmont Penguins in Piedmont, Runaway Circus Puppet Theatre and Sunnyside Piazza in Sunnyside, Share-It-Square
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May 16,2008
Shaver Green apartment building will be sustainable and affordable
by pearlgirl
From the Daily Journal of Commerce... A once blighted piece of commercial property in Northeast Portland that was home to a used appliance store will be the site of a $16.2 million green, affordable apartment building.Groundbreaking will be held today at 4011 N.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. for the Shaver Green Building, which has been designed to achieve Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design gold or platinum certification, while meeting the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development income level requirements.
Occupants of the 85-unit building must earn at or below 60 percent of Multnomah County’s two-person household median income of $32,580.
Shaver Green will aim for 60 percent or better performance beyond the Oregon Energy Code, and will have a solar roofing system. It will also use recycled and prefabricated materials. Crews will recycle 95 percent of construction and demolition waste, and the 89,000-square-foot building will have
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May 11,2008
Good in the Hood - Opportunities
by pearlgirl
Participate!The 16th Annual Good in the Neighborhood Multicultural Music and Food Festival is scheduled for June 27, 28, & 29, 2008.
We are currently seeking creative and innovative people to participate in the this event. Looking for the following:
Food, Information and Market Place Vendors, Volunteers, Entertainers, Parade Participants, and Sponsors.
Contact Information
Festival, Sponsorship, and General Information
info@goodintheneighborhood.org
Volunteer Opportunities
volunteer@goodintheneighborhood.org
Parade Information
parade@goodintheneighborhood.org Entry to the Festival is FREE and everyone is welcome!! For more information visit www.goodintheneighborhood.org or call (503) 282-1288 For more information: Cross-Cultural Neighborhood Organizer - contact Sylvia Evans or call (503) 823-4113
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