Southeast
Aug 27
Presentation Leads Water Blogmistress to Strong Realization
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
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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
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Aug 27
PDC to spend $5M for Streetcar Engineering
The PDC is expected to approve $5M for final engineering of the eastside streetcar extension, even though the Federal government hasn't approved the money to build it.
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The PDC is expected to approve $5M for final engineering of the eastside streetcar extension, even though the Federal government hasn't approved the money to build it. This article from ...more»
Aug 27
Grant from Kaiser Permanente Community Fund Puts Local Food on the Menu in Portland Public School and Gervais School Districts
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 far
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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 far
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Aug 25
2009 Neighborhood Small Grants Program, Applications due Monday, Nov. 3, 2008
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 a
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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 a
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Aug 21
Fun on Foster Festival » Electronics Parts Art Contest
Gather up those old mother boards, CD's, cords and other electronic stuff and recycle them into art pieces - with prizes for most useful, unique, and beautiful. The $5.00 entry fee will go to help th
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Gather up those old mother boards, CD's, cords and other electronic stuff and recycle them into art pieces - with prizes for most useful, unique, and beautiful. The $5.00 entry fee will go to help th
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Aug 21
City Council Approves Final Engineering for Eastside Streetcar Loop
The Daily Journal of Commerce reports that the City Council approved $6.3M for project management, design, and civil engineering on the 3.3-mile east side streetcar loop. The extension will cross
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The Daily Journal of Commerce reports that the City Council approved $6.3M for project management, design, and civil engineering on the 3.3-mile east side streetcar loop. The extension will cross
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Aug 21
East Portland Works for Needed Improvements
I think this article from the Tribune demonstrates how a well-organized group of citizens can, with persistence, get the attention of City Hall. The East Portland Action Plan Committee met
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I think this article from the Tribune demonstrates how a well-organized group of citizens can, with persistence, get the attention of City Hall. The East Portland Action Plan Committee met
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Aug 21
Portland's Community Gardens Struggle to Grow
My parents were gardeners, Dad especially. We had a good-sized lot in Menlo Park , about half way between San Francisco and San Jose. On it were two apple trees, two walnut trees, a plum tree, and
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My parents were gardeners, Dad especially. We had a good-sized lot in Menlo Park , about half way between San Francisco and San Jose. On it were two apple trees, two walnut trees, a plum tree, and
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lents |
Aug 20
The Beavers Moving to Lents? The Devil is in the Details
Based on the number of comments on our post about the Portland Beavers in Lents, there is a lot of interest in the idea of the Beavers moving to Lents. As you can guess, not everyone is happy ab
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Based on the number of comments on our post about the Portland Beavers in Lents, there is a lot of interest in the idea of the Beavers moving to Lents. As you can guess, not everyone is happy ab
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Aug 20
Dig in the Dirt for Beautiful Schools
Make your school shine! On Saturday, Aug. 23, join thousands of volunteers for Community Care Day, 9 a.m. to noon, to take on landscaping and groundskeeping at 75 schools. Click here to sign up. Tas
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Make your school shine! On Saturday, Aug. 23, join thousands of volunteers for Community Care Day, 9 a.m. to noon, to take on landscaping and groundskeeping at 75 schools. Click here to sign up. Tas
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Southeast
center |
Aug 27
Rosemont Bluff Work Party
Join your neighbors and help restore the Rosemont Bluff Natural Area and build community. Some tools, gloves, water and snacks are provided—please bring your energy!!! Held on the 4th Sa
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Mill Park |
Aug 28
Summer Concert at Ventura Park: Melao de Caña
Melao de Caña (Cuban dance party) Download the neighborhood concert flyer.
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Ardenwald-Johnson Creek |
Aug 28
Concerts in Ardenwald Park - Aug 28
Join the neighborhood for free concerts in the park, every Thursday evening in August. Bring your own picnic or purchase refreshments to support Milwaukie High School Graduates.
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Join the neighborhood for free concerts in the park, every Thursday evening in August. Bring your own picnic or purchase refreshments to support Milwaukie High School Graduates.Concerts st ...more»
Aug 28
Shannon Wheeler at Powell’s on Hawthorne
From the pages of the Onion and the wry mind of cartoonist Shannon Wheeler comes the silliest collection of new comics you'll see this year. For more than 10 years Wheeler has cultivated a distin
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From the pages of the Onion and the wry mind of cartoonist Shannon Wheeler comes the silliest collection of new comics you'll see this year. For more than 10 years Wheeler has cultivated a distin
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richmond |
Aug 29
2008 Richmond '' Labor Day Weekend'' Garage & Yard Sale
2008 Richmond Neighborhood '' Labor Day Weekend'' Garage and Yard Sale:
Neighbors can participate any or all days of the sale. Starting, Friday, August 29th through Monday, September 1st. T ...more»
2008 Richmond Neighborhood '' Labor Day Weekend'' Garage and Yard Sale:Neighbors can participate any or all days of the sale. Starting, Friday, August 29th through Monday, September 1st. T ...more»
richmond |
Aug 30
2008 Richmond '' Labor Day Weekend'' Garage & Yard Sale - Day 2
2008 Richmond Neighborhood '' Labor Day Weekend'' Garage and Yard Sale:
Neighbors can participate any or all days of the sale. Starting, Friday, August 29th through Monday, September 1st. T ...more»
2008 Richmond Neighborhood '' Labor Day Weekend'' Garage and Yard Sale:Neighbors can participate any or all days of the sale. Starting, Friday, August 29th through Monday, September 1st. T ...more»
Hosford-Abernethy |
Aug 30
OMSI Reptile and Amphibian Show
Crawl, slither and creep your way back to this popular event. With nearly 200 assorted animals, it's one of the largest reptile and amphibian shows in the Pacific Northwest. Check out a live animal d
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Crawl, slither and creep your way back to this popular event. With nearly 200 assorted animals, it's one of the largest reptile and amphibian shows in the Pacific Northwest. Check out a live animal d
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Aug 30
Beesley Trio with Music for Kids
Airplay Cafe is excited about their first Family Concert, this Saturday, August 30, at 3pm. They will be presenting The Beesley Trio with Music for Kids featuring music by a family of s
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laurelhurst |
Aug 30
Big Screen on the Green at Laurelhurst Park: The Sound of Music
Big Screen on the Green is free summer fun at neighborhood parks throughout the city. Movies begin at dusk (between 8:00-8:45 PM), weather permitting. Pre-movie entertainment begins at 6:30 PM so brin
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Big Screen on the Green is free summer fun at neighborhood parks throughout the city. Movies begin at dusk (between 8:00-8:45 PM), weather permitting. Pre-movie entertainment begins at 6:30 PM so brin
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richmond |
Aug 31
2008 Richmond '' Labor Day Weekend'' Garage & Yard Sale - Day 3
2008 Richmond Neighborhood '' Labor Day Weekend'' Garage and Yard Sale:
Neighbors can participate any or all days of the sale. Starting, Friday, August 29th through Monday, September 1st. T ...more»
2008 Richmond Neighborhood '' Labor Day Weekend'' Garage and Yard Sale:Neighbors can participate any or all days of the sale. Starting, Friday, August 29th through Monday, September 1st. T ...more»
