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Sep 30,2008
Trick or Vote!
by souk
Halloween is the one day each year we culturally expect a knock on the door and it also always falls just days before the election. You may be too old to trick-or-treat, but you're never too old to trick-or-vote. Studies show that face-to-face contact is the most effective method to boost voter turnout—increasing participation by as much as 8–12%. Trick or Vote is the nation's largest non-partisan get-out-the-vote canvass hits the streets … in costume
"Trick or Vote" is the effort of a coalition working to make targeted voter contacts in urban areas on Halloween. Just 4 days before the election, costumed volunteers will canvass low-turnout, youth-dense precincts to remind people to vote, distribute nonpartisan voter guides, and generate both grassroots and media awareness of Election Day.
After the massive canvass we'll gather again for the Ghouls and Goblins Gala, a Halloween bash of epic proportions, and boogie down th
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Sep 30,2008
Neighbors West Northwest Unveils New Website
by pearlgirl
The NWNW Coalition has a spanky new website. Kudos to Hanna Craig (Electronic Communication Specialist, NWNW) for her hard work on this project! The new website includes: Coalition members (with links to each) Coalition calendar (neighborhood/coalition meetings) Resource list (check it out!) Activist Newsletter (the popular pull out from the NW Examiner ) Contact info
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Sep 25,2008
Photo Contest » What makes your neighborhood unique?
by pearlgirl
If you think your neighborhood has something that makes it unique, we invite you to show it off in Neighbors West-Northwest photo contest starting September 15th. All photos need to be taken within Neighbors West-Northwest boundaries and be an original work of art. Photos must include a caption or label of where it was taken and photographer's full name, address, daytime phone number and email address. Keep in mind that no copy-righted photos will be accepted. Voting will be available on the NWNW website for two months following the final date of entry. There will be one photo per neighborhood chosen to represent the neighborhood with a permanent spot in the coalition office and receiving cool prizes. We at Neighbors West-Northwest invite you to take out your camera and capture the essence of Northwest and inner southwest Portland. For more information, contact Alison Wallisch at 503-823-4265 or Alison@nwnw.org . To access the complete rules, visit the NWNW website . Neighbor
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Sep 23,2008
How Do I Sign Up to Become a Member of My Neighborhood Association?
by pearlgirl
By: Tracy Prince, Board Member— Goose Hollow Foothills League and NWNW Do you live on the inner West side of the Willamette River? Do you know what's going on in your neighborhood? Do you read about clean-up days in your neighborhood and get-togethers and meetings? Do you know how to get involved? Most people don't realize that they are NOT automatically a member of their neighborhood association. Sign up today to meet your neighbors at local events and work together to address local community issues. I first participated in my neighborhood, Goose Hollow, when someone attempted to break in to my house—while my family was home. I felt helpless until I contacted my neighborhood association and got involved. I've met so many neighbors through this process. Now we chat more when we see each other, email each other if we see anything suspicious, and stay in close contact about everything going on in our part of the city. It's a wonderful, empowering feeling knowing tha
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Sep 12,2008
Neighborhood Small Grants » Westside Grant Workshop
by pearlgirl
Providing neighborhoods and community organizations an opportunity to build community, attract new and diverse members and sustain those already involved. Interested in applying for a Neighborhood Small Grant in Northwest or Southwest Portland? You are invited to attend this grant information session. We will answer questions about the application, the committee review process, what funds can be used for, and unique priorities of each coalition area. Participation in this workshop is strongly recommended though not required. For more information, please call or visit the Neighbors West Northwest or Southwest Neighborhoods Inc websites. Thursday, September 25, 2008 Oregon Zoo, Sunset Room, 4001 SW Canyon Rd. 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM TRIMET: MAX Red/Blue, #63 Related information $43,114 in Grant Funds Available for SE Neighborhoods! 2009 Neighborhood Small Grants Program, Applications due Monday, Nov. 3, 2008 Hey Central NE Neighbo
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