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Jun 19,2006

Fall 2006 Polish the Pearl

by pearlgirl
It's on the books, people. Mark your calendars! On Saturday, September 23rd, the PDNA will host the fall 2006 neighborhood clean up.

If you'd like to get involved in the real dirty work- the planning- then join the PTP Planning Committee. Our first meeting is on Wednesday, July 12th, 6pm at Via Delizia . The second meeting is on Wednesday, July 26th, 6pm at Rogue Public House .

For those of you that haven't attended Polish the Pearl: Volunteers clean every street within our neighborhood boundaries. The volunteers are armed with cleaning equipment and assigned streets/teams. Local businesses are instrumental in offering donations that allow us to purchase these supplies. Not only does the business community offer this assistance, they also supply breakfast and lunch for volunteers. Despite the obvious glamour of the event, it's really fun and a great way to meet your neighbors/support your neighborhood.

If you'd like to v
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Jun 19,2006

Another List... and we're tops!

by pearlgirl
I was surprised... and not too surprised at an article I read this morning about Portland being the "whitest" city in America and its disappearing minority neighborhoods.

Like the number of strip clubs in Portland... the level of whiteness isn't exactly hidden; but it's always dumbfounding to hear that we top this kind of list.

White Gentrification Hits Northwest
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Jun 13,2006

New Shoes, a Facial, and a Hysterectomy.... Welcome to the Pearl, 2006

by pearlgirl
Most of you have shopped the Pearl, eaten in the Pearl, maybe visited a salon in the Pearl...
But, did you know that you can have the majority of your healthcare needs satisfied in the Pearl ?
As we continue to grow, new healthcare providers are opening their doors, and the Pearl just continues to get bigger and better !

While my blogs are geared toward those of XX persuasion, there are great resources for both men and women in our very own hood.

SO Why mention hysterectomy in a blog ?
Is this too graphic, not appropriate material for a neighborhood website ?
Well, those of you who find yourself debilitated once a month (or more) know what I'm talking about-
Afterall, without your health, is anything else really important ?
Look at the statistics--->
One in four women in the US will have a hysterectomy (removal of the uterus) by age 60.
That's over 1/2 million surgeries a year for a shopping list of medical issues tha
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Jun 1,2006

Trunks of Cheekiness...

by pearlgirl

cheeky b is hosting two local crafty/artist/ designer types this evening (4-8)! Stop in and check out Beth Myrick's painted retro vinyl records and Penfelt's wearable felt jewelry and accessories (her colors put the rainbow to shame). Come say hi to Becca & Melanie while enjoying a frosty libation and chocolates! We'll be open until you stop shopping!

Cheeky B
906 NW 14th Avenue
503.274.0229
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Neighborhood Association
Board Meetings
6pm, 2nd Thursday of each month
Pacific Northwest College of Art
1241 NW Johnson St.

Committee Meetings

Planning
1st & 3rd Tuesdays
6pm, PNCA
1241 NW Johnson St.

Transportation Sub-Committee

2nd Thursday of every month
3:30pm, Ecotrust
721 NW 9th Ave.

Livability
When: First and third Mondays
6 p.m., Community Room of The Louisa
124 NW 13th Ave.
 
Communications
Last Tuesday of every month
6pm, Umpqua Bank