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Nov 18,2008
Tutors, Mentors Needed
by Trace
The Youth Employment Institute is a nonprofit organization in Northeast Portland that provides education, employment and personal development programs for youth. One of our main services is our GED Preparation program which focuses on GED attainment in an alternative school setting. We also provide specialized services for young parents, which include case management services, parenting education and an onsite child care center. Additionally, we offer paid and unpaid work experiences, job readiness training and gang prevention services to the youth in our programs. There are a number of ways community members can get involved in our programs: Academic tutors work with the youth in our GED program. Tutors come in once or twice a week during the school day to tutor youth one-on-one in either writing or math. Mentors work with youth in our young parents program. Members of the business community provide job tours and / or job shadowing experiences in
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Nov 18,2008
2008 Spirit of Portland Award winners announced
by pearlgirl
A group of 21 Portland individuals/organizations who have helped make our city shine have been named recipients of the Spirit of Portland Awards this year. In addition, nine others were chosen by Mayor Tom Potter to win the Mayor's Awards. All 30 winners will be recognized during an award ceremony Dec.11 at City Hall.
THE MAYOR'S AWARDS ARE:
Russ Ryan - a volunteer par excellence in the Mayor's office, also in former Mayor Vera Katz's
Sgt. Frank Gorgone - GREAT program
Stephen Manning - immigration attorney
Larry Collins - People of Purpose and Associates
Rebecca J. Black - Executive Director of Oregon Outreach, Inc
Africa AIDS Response
Last Thursday Planning Committee
• Lt. William Walker - PPB
• Stephanie Reynolds - ONI
• Jeri Jenkins - PDOT p:ear - creatively mentors homeless youth through education, art and recr
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Nov 17,2008
Portland PTA Clothing Center needs your donations!
by Trace
The Portland Council PTA Clothing Center located at Marshall High School has already served over 600 students this year, with over 1000 volunteer hours.We served nearly 2000 students last year. The Clothing Center always needs gently used (no rips, tears or visible stains) clothing size 4T through 4X. We also take shoes, binders, back packs, PJ's, and toiletries. We are experiencing a greater need this year and are out of donations to hang on the racks. WE NEED YOUR HELP! Please check your closet and drawers for clothing that your family has outgrown. We especially need warm winter coats and boy's and girl's jeans all sizes. Please consider collecting new gloves, mittens, socks and underwear at your holiday party, office, club or group meeting. Monetary donations purchase new jeans, socks and underwear for the kids in need. Monetary donations may be sent to PTA Clothing Center, c/o Jackee Duvall,2246 SE 90th Avenue, Portland 97216. A tax receipt will be mailed
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Nov 7,2008
November Fun with Isobel’s Clubhouse
by nancy
Many thanks to all our talented and generous neighborhood volunteers who have organized so many fun events for central Portland families in November. Our children have already had great interactions with arts and music. The Museum of Contemporary Craft Family Tour led by Sassafras Art Tours was a huge success. Families experienced the Manufractured exhibit in a whole new way, and had a lot of fun learning. And 23 elementary-school-aged performers from My Smilin Violin wowed a First Thursday audience last night with Suzuki compositions and ear-to-ear smiles. There must be a baking theme in the air… Tonight a parent is teaching kids how to make koulourakia , a traditional Greek cookie. Nuvrei will teach families how to make traditional marzipan confections on November 18 th , and Cupcake Jones will teach kids how to frost and decorate cupcakes on November 19 th .
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Oct 28,2008
2nd Annual Family Conversations
by nancy
Please join Central Portland Families for our second annual Family Conversations. We believe that families are good for central Portland, and that central Portland is good for families. Come help us make it even better. Thursday, November 13th from 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Monday, November 17th from 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Bring your important issues, your ideas for the future of central Portland, and your enthusiasm for helping families from all walks of live thrive in central Portland. We'll serve refreshments, engage in conversations, enjoy our neighbors and talk about ways that we can work together. Lately we've been feeling reflective. Perhaps it's the seasons changing. Or the nearness to Thanksgiving... we have a lot to be thankful for. It could also be that Central Portland Families' one-year anniversary is fast approaching. Hard to believe that we came together for the first time in November 2007 with a couple Family Conversations, attended by thirteen families. Those grandpare
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Oct 23,2008
All Donations to Sisters of the Road Matched In November and December
by pearlgirl
All donations to Sisters Of The Road will be matched during Sisters' Holiday Matching Grant Challenge, November 1 through December 31. Sisters raises most of its budget these two months, so it is a crucial time to reach out and support people in extreme poverty throughout the year. This year's goal is to raise $240,000.How the Match works: The Rose E. Tucker Charitable Trust and the Collins Foundation have granted Sisters $30,000 for a 1:1 new donor match. This means new Sisters donors from now until December 31 will be matched 1:1, and matched 50 cents on each dollar by a generous pool of individuals and businesses. So a new donor's gift of $100 will become $250 - matched one a half times! All returning Sisters donors during November and December will also be matched 50 cents for each dollar donated. A $100 donation by a returning donor will become a $150 donation. There is one catch: to receive the new donor match, Sisters must receive at least $30,000 in gifts from
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Oct 10,2008
My First Portland Jazz Funeral
by the nice brian
This past weekend I attended my first Jazz Funeral. My good friends Mary Anna and Fabian buried their youth. Their Jazz Funeral started from their Old Town Chinatown Loft in a sad and somber tone and paraded to the waterfront with accompaniment ofTranscendental Brass Band . After a private ceremony filled with emotion, tears, and rain, we kicked up our heels and celebrated into the night!
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Oct 7,2008
Old Town Chinatown Neighborhood Photo Submissions
by pearlgirl
Old Town Chinatown resident Brian T. Wilson has been on the prowl with his camera. You never know where he'll turn up. Enjoy! Taking a nap—or texting? by Brian T. Wilson
October Sunsets by Brian T. Wilson
Street Sign Mischief by Brian T. Wilson Submit your neighborhood photos
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October Sunsets by Brian T. Wilson
Street Sign Mischief by Brian T. Wilson Submit your neighborhood photos
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Oct 4,2008
Old Town Chinatown Neighborhood Photo Submission
by pearlgirl
It's just another rockin' First Thursday at Old Town Chinatown's Grassy Knoll Gallery . Art by Ward Jenkins and breakdancing featuring Randm-1, Impulse, and Skywalker of Portland's Moon Patrol Crew and guest DJ Computer Fam. First Thursday
Old Town Chinatown
by Brian T. Wilson Submit your neighborhood photos
Old Town Chinatown
by Brian T. Wilson Submit your neighborhood photos
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Oct 1,2008
A Shout Out to Our Sponsors!
by pearlgirl
Neighborhood Notes would like to thank our generous sponsors for making this site possible. These local sponsors facilitate our news, commentary and events about YOUR neighborhood—so, show 'em a little love! Each week, we'll offer up some virtual gratitude, and give our readers a little tidbit about each of these local businesses. As you might have guessed, this means giving back to you with special deals, info or events. Enjoy! Nolita knows jeans. And Nolita knows a good deal when we see one. So, we'd like to introduce [City of Others] ... This new denim line for men and women offers a youthful attitude with a mature outlook. These jeans are not only a great fit, but they are a bargain to boot ($100)! And they are designed with the same fit as Hudson jeans. City of Others also gives you the option to donate a portion of the proceeds from your purchase to a charity organization of your choice by entering a code from their tag online. - Good lookin
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