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Jul 2,2009
Special Birthday at Neighbors West-Northwest
by pearlgirl
We're celebrating a special birthday at Neighbors West-Northwest today. Dahlia Mae—Executive Director Mark Sieber's beloved four-legged pal—is celebrating her ninth birthday. She's donned her vintage 1955 party hat to mark the occasion, although I'm pretty sure it will make another cameo at Anne Dufay's going away party on July 8. Stop in, meet the NWNW crew and wish Dahlia Mae a happy birthday. They don't bite (and Dahlia Mae wouldn't even think of it). Promise! Photo: Roxanne Mossman Happy Birthday Dahlia Mae!
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Jul 2,2009
Isobel's Clubhouse Holiday Closure
by nancy
Isobel's Clubhouse is closed from July 2nd through July 6th. We'll re-open on July 7th. Happy 4th of July to all. Families told us that they'd like us to organize more special events throughout the summer. So we're replacing many of our 'drop-in' sessions with events that require an RSVP. If you'd like to be on our email distribution list to have an opportunity to RSVP for these events, please email us .
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Jul 2,2009
Notes of Interest » July 1, 2009
by shooter
Here's a little neighborhood news to wash down with that morning cup of coffee...
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Jul 1,2009
Sign of the Times in the Pearl District?
by shooter
Change has come to the Pearl District skyline. Recently, a new Hawaiian Air Banner appeared on the south side of the Irving Street Lofts , which is visible as you walk or drive north on NW 14th Avenue. The banner covers the area where the phrase Irving Street Lofts once appeared. As you might suspect, neighbors were surprised by this change, and at least one resident from the Avenue Lofts has complained to the Pearl District Neighborhood Association . The Bureau of Development Services has also received a complaint. Irving Street Lofts Sign, Before (Left) and After (Right)Before photo courtesy of Google Earth
Sign Meets Code Irving Street Lofts is located within the NW 13th Avenue Historic District , which is included on the Register of Historic Places . Normally, changes to the exterior of a historic property—such as adding a sign—must go through a historic design review process with
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Jul 1,2009
Notes of Interest » June 30, 2009
by pearlgirl
Jumpstart your day with a little neighborhood news... photo: JonathanMaus/BikePortland
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Jun 30,2009
RACC Seeks Proposals for Artistic Projects in 2010
by pearlgirl
Do you know what Hand2Mouth Theatre , NW Film Center and Miracle Theatre Group have in common? Aside from being fine artists, they're all recipients of grants from the Regional Arts & Culture Council (RACC). Now, you're invited to join this esteemed group and submit a proposal for an artistic project planned for 2010: The Regional Arts & Culture Council (RACC) invites nonprofit organizations and individual artists in Multnomah, Washington and Clackamas Counties to submit proposals for artistic projects and cultural events that are planned for calendar year 2010. "Intent to Apply" forms must be submitted online through RACC's website before 5:00 p.m. on August 5, 2009. For 14 years, RACC "Project Grants" have enhanced and supported a wide range of artistic activities throughout the Portland tri-county area (including Clackamas, Multnomah, and Washington Counties). To be eligible, projects must involve the creation or presentation of a performance,
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Jun 30,2009
Notes of Interest » June 29, 2009
by pearlgirl
Get your daily dose of neighborhood news... photo: Owen Carey/Portland Monthly
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Jun 29,2009
A Taste of New Orleans at Teardrop Lounge
by pearlgirl
The boys and girls at Teardrop Lounge are at it again. Remember their Taste of New York event in March? Well, the Mountain to Mohammed Series is back, but this time with a taste of New Orleans: We're pleased to announce another in our Bring the Mountain to Mohammed Series at Teardrop Lounge . Ricky Gomez, an exceptionally talented bartender from New Orleans ( www.curenola.com ), will be joining us behind the bar to shake & stir his way through some of his original concoctions. So come on down Monday through Wednesday nights *June 29- July 1st*, in observance of Antoine Amedée Peychaud's passing, to sample some drinks from his menu: ROUTE 12 Rittenhouse Rye / St. Germain / Peychauds bitters / Prosecco LL Cool R
Ron Matusalem Platino / Barbancourt 8-year / apricot liqueur /
bénédictine / damiana / lime Parkway Float
El Tesoro Añejo / Fernet Branca / Root Beer / sweet cream Clear the Table
Hennessy V.S. cogn
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Jun 29,2009
Notes of Interest » Weekend Recap (6/26-6/28)
by pearlgirl
Kickstart your week with a little neighborhood news... photo: Beaker & Flask
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Jun 26,2009
Kearney Plaza Pedestrian Corridor Gets A Makeover
by shooter
In July 2008, the Kearney Plaza pedestrian corridor became a testing ground for artificial turf. This particular green brownspace had long been a maintenance nightmare for the Hoyt Street Yards Community Association (HSYCA).. Poor drainage and extremely heavy dog traffic required the sod to be replaced every few years. Even then, the result was a boggy mess—until SYNLawn entered the picture. Bryce Stephens, Senior Property Manager at Multi-Services, discovered SYNLawn on the Street of Dreams . Because it looked so real and was highly recommended for use in dog areas, Stephens proposed testing the artificial turf in the Kearney green brownspace. Over the past year, the patch of SYNLawn was left to the environment and the, um, dogs. As a frequent traveler in this corridor, I think the SYNLawn held up remarkably well. The more use it got, the better it looked (the grass starts with a shiny look that wears down over time)—unlike the other two patches of natural grass
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