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Nov 11,2008
RÉVEILLON DE NOÊL AT CASTAGNA – A TRADITIONAL FAMILY STYLE DINNER WITH GOOSE AND BÛCHE DE NOÊL
by Calendar Girl
Event Date: 11/23/2008 06:30 PM
Event Location: Castagna, 1752 S.E. Hawthorne Blvd
Event Location: Castagna, 1752 S.E. Hawthorne Blvd
This holiday season Castagna will continue the tradition of the French-inspired family-style holiday dinner Réveillon de Noêl on December 23 at 6:30 p.m. The menu created by chef Elias Cairo features traditional Goose prepared two ways - braised leg and thigh and roasted breast, along with roasted vegetables, the popular Bûche de Noêl holiday dessert and two glasses of wine. The holiday dinner is $55 per person, not including gratuity. Call Castagna for reservations at 503-231-7373. Three for $30 -- Castagna's main dining room serves a value priced three course meal every evening, Wednesday through Saturday for $30. A recent menu included: Butter lettuce salad with vinaigrette Royale, tarragon and chives or Corn soup garnished with chanterelles and crème fraîche Pork cheeks Provencal with tomato, black olive and garlic served with polenta Vanilla crème brulee and chocolate pot de crème with almond tuile or Oregon raspbe
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Nov 17,2008
City Council will Take Action on Ordinances regarding ALTERNATIVES TO CELL TOWERS
by Trace
Event Date: 11/26/2008 12:00 AM
Event Location: Council Chambers, City Hall, 1221 SW 4th Ave
Event Location: Council Chambers, City Hall, 1221 SW 4th Ave
On Wednesday, November 26, 2008, city staff will be going to Council with the final proposed amendments regarding the manner in which wireless companies may place antennae on utility poles, and replace utility poles with taller ones for wireless purposes. The proposed amendments are designed to balance the need to retain neighborhood character and livability with the expanding need to provide wireless services in neighborhoods. They were developed over the course of two years. Staff conducted three public forums in March, 2008, followed by an online survey in April-May, 2008 (that was responded to by over 900 people, and over 350 individual comments were also received), followed by a citywide public meeting in October, 2008. In short, staff is proposing to allow antennae on utility poles in residential areas on residential streets only as a last resort - when no other site or combination of sites for antennae is feasible. Even then, staff proposes to reduce the allowed pole rep
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Nov 1,2008
Learn Conflict Resolution Skills
by Calendar Girl
Event Date: 11/26/2008 08:00 AM
Event Location: RNW
Event Location: RNW
From now until November 26th, RNW'S Neighborhood Mediation Program is recruiting applicants that reflect Portland's diversity for a limited number of spots in our annual volunteer mediation training.( See NN's article from September .) The comprehensive, 38 hour training and year-long mentor program is FREE in exchange for your year-long, hands-on commitment to serve the diverse communities of Portland. This opportunity is designed for people who are dedicated to helping neighbors and communities have challenging discussions and find mutually acceptable solutions together. If you are called to serve your community and/or neighborhood by offering your time, talent, and heart-centered presence during times of conflict, then we hope you will consider working with RNW's Neighborhood Mediation Program. Training dates for 2009 are: Jan. 7, 14 (Wed. eve), Jan 9, 10, 16, 17 (Fri. & Sat., all day). Application deadline: November 26, 2008. Application forms and additional
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Nov 1,2008
Moneyville at OMSI
by Calendar Girl
Event Date: 11/30/2008 08:00 AM
Event Location: Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, 1945 SE Water Avenue
Event Location: Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, 1945 SE Water Avenue
With the economy taking a nose dive now is the time for OMSI's Moneyville . OMSI invites visitors to explore the history, science, math, and economics behind money when select components from the original Moneyville exhibit return for a limited engagement thru Jan. 11. Moneyville uses the familiar and fascinating subject of money to build math skills and promote economic literacy in a fun, interactive environment. Explore how money is made, who invented it, and what it takes to play the stock market. Visitors to Moneyville will gain a better understanding of how economics involves making choices and what can be learned from the consequences of those choices. Throughout the exhibit visitors learn critical math and problem-solving skills that can help them make real-life economic choices, and glimpse how economic systems are connect people around the world.
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Nov 8,2008
Portland Public Schools 2008 FINANCIAL AID WORKSHOPS
by Calendar Girl
Event Date: 12/02/2008 07:00 PM
Event Location: Citywide
Event Location: Citywide
It is important that our parents and students receive as much information about financial aid as possible in preparation for college. Visit one of the workshops below and help your student prepare. Tuesday, December 9 , 2008
7:00pm
Benson High School Auditorium
546 NE 12th
Contact: Ginger Taylor (503)916-5100
Tuesday, December 2 , 2008
7:00pm
Cleveland High School Library
3400 SE 26th
Contact: Barb Tillman (503)916-5120
Wednesday, December 17 , 2008
6:30 p.m.
Follow-up: Wednesday, January 21, 6:30 pm
Franklin High School Library
5405 SW Woodward
Contact: Hoang Tran (503)916-5140 Monday, December 8 , 2008
7 p.m.
Financial Aid Forum
Grant High School Auditorium
2245 NE 36th
Contact: Megan Schlicker, Liz Mahlum (503)916-5160 Wednesday, December 10 , 2008
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Jefferson High School Cafeteria
5210 N. Kerby
Contact: Don Di
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Nov 2,2008
Christmas Ship Parade
by pearlgirl
Event Date: 12/06/2008 07:00 PM
Event Location: Willamette and Columbia Rivers
Event Location: Willamette and Columbia Rivers
2008 marks the 54rd year for the Christmas Ship Parade on the Columbia and Willamette Rivers in Portland, Oregon. Please click on the Willamette or the Columbia Schedule links for complete schedules with route details including viewing locations and times for restaurants, hotels and outdoor viewing.The Christmas Ship Fleet averages about 55 to 60 boats between the two Columbia and Willamette River fleets. Both fleets will be out every night for two weeks beginning December 10, 2008 and running through December 21, 2008. The fleet will do a special performance in Camas, WA on Dec. 6th. As we are an all volunteer organization, not all the boats make it out every night. Without the donations from the restaurants and the hotels along the waterfront, this parade would not be possible. Please book your Christmas parties at our sponsoring restaurants and hotels. They are listed by viewing dates on the fleet schedule links with phone numbers and links to their websites. Thei
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Nov 13,2008
BikeCraft IV
by Calendar Girl
Event Date: 12/10/2008 05:30 PM
Event Location: Roots Organic Brewing, 1520 SE 7th Ave
Event Location: Roots Organic Brewing, 1520 SE 7th Ave
BikeCraft is a bike-lover's bazaar that showcases local, handmade, bike-themed arts, crafts, fashion, and more. Come do some holiday shopping for the bicycle lovers in your life - then stick around to enjoy a beer (brewed on the premises!), win raffle prizes, and enjoy the company of other bikey locals.
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Nov 8,2008
Sellwood Bridge Project Open House and Public Hearing
by shooter
Event Date: 12/10/2008 06:00 PM
Event Location: OMSI, 1945 SE Water Avenue
Event Location: OMSI, 1945 SE Water Avenue
Learn about and comment on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Sellwood Bridge Projec t. The open house will feature information stations, as well as "testimony" stations where you can voice your comments to a court reporter. A formal public hearing will be conducted in another room where a court reporter will also record oral comments. December 10 at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI)6:00 to 8:30 pm (Public Hearing from 7:00 to 8:30 pm)
1945 SE Water Avenue, Portland Reasonable accommodations can be made for people with disabilities. Please call (503) 988-6804 at least one week before the meeting. ¿Habla ustéd español? La información en esta publicación se puede traducir para ustéd. Para solicitar los servicios de traducción por favor llamé al (503) 988-6804.
Related links: Multnomah County Seeks Comments on Sellwood Bridge Environmental Impact Study Sellwoo
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