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Aug 30,2008
A Call to all Hot Stone Virgins!
by northwest nola
I am a massage slut. I can't help it, I just love the human touch. And I especially love the human touch when it is rubbing my aches and pains away. So, when the option of a hot stone massage was proposed to me, I wasn't sure what to think—what is this hot stone massage that they speak of? Will it be as good as the real deal? Turns out, hot stone massage is pretty much... well, awesome. The idea is that the hot stones, placed on specific parts of your body, prep your muscles for the rest of the massage—the heat from the stones penetrates down to your muscles and loosens them up so they are in prime condition for massage, and in theory, the massage will be more effective. And more heavenly. They even put them between your toes, which is oddly relaxing. I also found that the hot stone was the ultimate compliance with gravity. While the stones weren't heavy, they did create pressure on my body and by the time they were removed, several minutes later, I felt almost at one wi
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Aug 29,2008
Take the Streetcar Survey
by Trace
The Portland Office of Transportation (PDOT) is currently drafting a Streetcar System Plan, with the intent of creating a citywide network. The purpose of the Streetcar System Plan (SSP) District Working Group process that is currently underway is to engage the public in the beginning of a long-range planning effort that will identify future streetcar corridors with the highest potential in a long-term implementation strategy. Specifically, the goal of the NE District Working Group process is to identify where community support for potential streetcar corridors is located in NE Portland. Currently, volunteers like us are doing community outreach to gauge the level of support in Northeast Portland along various corridors such as Broadway/Weidler, MLK Blvd, Alberta St, and 82nd Ave. The city has stated that new streetcar corridors will be prioritized in areas where community support exists.http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=7QjGufQZvkQ5cFawdRA6CA_3d_3d
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Aug 29,2008
Portland School Board appoints Martin Gonzalez to fill vacant seat
by pearlgirl
Last evening, the Portland School Board voted unanimously to appoint Martin Gonzalez to the Director position vacated by Dan Ryan's departure earlier this year.Gonzalez, the former executive director of the Portland Schools Alliance and long-time community activist, now works as an outreach coordinator for TriMet. As a parent, volunteer, activist and community supporter, Gonzalez holds a thorough knowledge of the school district, its strengths, and its challenges.
"Martin Gonzalez has been deeply engaged with schools in Portland for many years," Director David Wynde noted, "he brings great experience in engaging parents and families who have not traditionally had a voice in the district. His integrity, intelligence and commitment to to all students will serve the district well."
Gonzalez will serve the remainder of Dan Ryan's term ending in June 2009. If he wishes to run for a full four-year term, he will have to file by March 2
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Aug 28,2008
PPS Board Meeting is Now at 5 p.m.
by pearlgirl
The Portland School Board has shifted the start time of its scheduled meeting on Thursday, August 28 to 5 p.m . The meeting will remain in the auditorium of the Blanchard Education Service Center located at 501 N Dixon St . At the meeting, the school board will appoint a mew member to fill the seat vacated by Dan Ryan earlier this year. The appointment follows a forum on Tuesday for the five candidates sponsored by the League of Women Voters; the forum will be be replayed on Channel 28 Wednesday, Aug. 27 at 3 p.m., 6 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., and on Thursday, Aug. 28 at 9:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. The appointee will serve the remainder of Ryan's term, ending in June 2009, and may run for election at that time. For a list of candidates and full description of the selection process, click here .
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Aug 27,2008
Presentation Leads Water Blogmistress to Strong Realization
by jenniferd
I had a really neat experience yesterday. I was invited to the adidas campus, located in North Portland, to talk about the excellent quality of Portland's tap water . The folks over at adidas have organized a group of "sustainability ambassadors," who are working to improve "green" practices at their company, from head to toe. The idea is that the ambassadors meet periodically and not only decide on changes they would like to implement company-wide, but also to learn information to transmit to co-workers. I spent about 1/2 hour talking to this group of people about Portland's great tap water and worked on dispelling many of the myths and fears that people have about drinking from the tap . I was delighted that they not only listened incredibly intently to my presentation, but they also asked some great follow-up questions. I could tell that this group was really thinking about what I had told them. They even invited me back for their health fair in October. T
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Aug 27,2008
Grant from Kaiser Permanente Community Fund Puts Local Food on the Menu in Portland Public School and Gervais School Districts
by pearlgirl
The first school assembly of the new academic year will take place today at 10 a.m., at Atkinson Elementary in South East Portland, where school food and education leaders will gather alongside farmers, food producers, grocery retailers and government officials to cheer a grant from the Kaiser Permanente Community Fund at the Northwest Health Foundation that will subsidize approximately 2,640,000 meals with the funds needed to serve more Oregon grown and processed foods in Portland Public Schools and Gervais School Districts. The grant, secured by Ecotrust’s Food and Farms program , will bolster existing efforts to bring more regionally produced food into two distinct school districts in the immediate school year, and kick-off a six-month study to measure the impact of nourishing the minds and bodies of young school children with fresh seasonal produce and locally processed foods, while directing dollars spent to feed Oregon students back into the local economy. A
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Aug 26,2008
New NW Boutique is Absolutely Unique!
by northwest nola
Today I visited what surely must be one of Portland's most unique spaces -- a new boutique art gallery tucked quietly into Northwest Portland. The Life Jacket Design Shop & Gallery, which opened about 6 weeks ago, is home to all things original: one-of-a-kind artwork, mixed media, accessories and home decor. Owner and resident Carol Christensen, a Seattle native who recently relocated to Portland after spending 18 years in New York, is both curator and artisan of this little museum. She will proudly guide you on a tour of her small space, telling you many of the stories that accompany her creative expressions. Carol named the gallery, Life Jacket, at least partially in reference to the fact that it's her new project aimed at taking her mind off of her son going away to college. In essence, it is her "lifejacket," though she is sure to note that she is not quite that desperate! A lifejacket, she thinks, tends to wrap itself around you and keep you above the "st
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Aug 26,2008
North River Plan News
by shooter
RIVER PLAN NEWS August 25, 2008Planning for the land along the Willamette River
City of Portland | Bureau of Planning IN THIS ISSUE
1. Planning Commission Briefing
2. Join the River Team at Riverfest
3. River Plan / North Reach Tentative Schedule Change ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 1. Planning Commission Briefing
On Tuesday, August 26th, planning staff will brief the Planning Commission on River Plan / North Reach natural resource and economic information. Meeting details:
Tuesday, August 26th, 2008 at approximately 8:15 pm
Planning Bureau, Room 2500A (2nd Floor)
1900 SW 4th Avenue
Portland, OR 97201 Click here to plan your trip using public transportation: TriMet Trip Planner
For more information call the Planning Bureau at (503) 823-7700 or visit the Planning Commission website . 2. Join the River Team at Riverfest
The River Team will take part in the Riverfest Community Fair at Tom McCall Waterfront Part
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Aug 26,2008
NW Irving Sewer Repair Update
by shooter
The City's contractor has begun installing service laterals near NW 23rd and Irving. The crew will likely be at NW 23rd Avenue by the middle of next week, 9/3/08. One week look ahead: • Installation of five more laterals before reaching NW 23rd Ave. • Installation of service laterals at NW 23rd on or around Wednesday September, 3rd. • Connection of laterals near NW 23rd will likely impact traffic. Flaggers will be onsite to assist with traffic flow. • The contractor will be removing some of the equipment that has been staged on Irving between NW 22nd and NW 23rd. This equipment is no longer needed and will make room to work on the laterals in that block. • Please observe the no parking signs on NW Irving to ensure that your vehicle does not obstruct the sewer work. We expect the crew to install an average of two or three laterals a day. During lateral construction, the crew will do their best to work on one side of the street to allow for lo
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Aug 25,2008
2009 Neighborhood Small Grants Program, Applications due Monday, Nov. 3, 2008
by pearlgirl
Applications being accepted for Portland Neighborhood Small Grants through seven District Coalition offices The City of Portland, Office of Neighborhood Involvement and seven District Coalitions announce the third year of the Neighborhood Small Grants Program with $187,557 available to neighborhood and community-based organizations. Grants are awarded on a competitive basis through the seven neighborhood District Coalitions.Click here for more information on this year's grant program.
Click here for links to applications for each of the seven District Coalitions.
Click here for an informational flier you can print out and share with others.
If links are not working go to: www.portlandonline.com/oni and click on Neighborhood Small Grants Program.
Deadline for proposals Proposals will be due no later than 2:00 PM, Monday, November 3, 2008 at the District Coalition you apply to. Do not send proposals to the Office of Neighborhood Inv
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