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Nov 3,2008
15 Mashup Tools for Your Local Neighborhood
by dariusmonsef
Want a donut? Want to know if you'll need an umbrella today? Trying to avoid traffic? Want to know if it's safe for your kids to play in the front yard? We'll look a dozen-ish mashups that provide useful, helpful, interesting and fun information about the local area that you you live in. For those asking what a mashup is? The web 2.0 world spawned thousands of social networks and user contributed content sites... The same world has connected even more sites and people with the ability for developers to take the APIs from a couple different sites and mash them together to create new and interesting ways to share information and data. WalkScore | Find What's In a Walkable Distance
"Walk Score shows you a map of what is nearby and calculates a Walk Score for any property. Buying a house in a walkable neighborhood is good for your health and good for the environment." Portland rates in their top 10 cities. You can even see their directory of Portl
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"Walk Score shows you a map of what is nearby and calculates a Walk Score for any property. Buying a house in a walkable neighborhood is good for your health and good for the environment." Portland rates in their top 10 cities. You can even see their directory of Portl
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Oct 2,2008
Portland Schools Celebrate International Walk + Bike to School Day
by pearlgirl
Portland Parents and kids are encouraged to join millions around the world who are improving their health, their community and having a ton of fun by Walking or Rolling to School on October 8. More information about Oregon Walk + Bike to School Day, and other ways you can encourage children to walk and bike to school throughout the year, can be found at www.walknbike.org . Oregon Walk + Bike to School Day is being celebrated by at least 44 schools in Portland. School Name ABERNETHY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ARCHBISHOP HOWARD SCHOOL
ASTAR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
ATKINSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
BEACH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
BEVERLY CLEARY SCHOOL
BOISE ELIOT K - 8
BUCKMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
CAPITOL HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
CHAPMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
CHIEF JOSEPH PK - 5 SCHOOL
CHILDPEACE MONTESSORI SCHOOL
CLARENDON AT PORTSMOUTH K - 8
FAUBION K - 7 SCHOOL
FOREST PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
GILBERT HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
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Jul 19,2008
Kidical Mass - Second Ride
by nancy
Last night was the second Kidical Mass ride in Portland. Decorated bikes, a primer on rules of the road, and lots of kids excited to ride safely in the street. KPTV was there, and here's a link to a video and article on their website. This was my son's first time riding his own bike on the road while I biked next to him. I couldn't have asked for a safer way for him to get some time on the road. The ride leaders are excellent, the group stays together, and all the parents and kids are watching out for each other. This is a fabulous way to role model good riding skills, and have kids and adults learning together. Kidical Mass is now a regular event, taking place on the third Friday of every month. Hope to see you on August 15th. If you'd like to get updates from the ride organizer, Angela, you can email her at angela@bta4bikes.org and ask to be added to her distribution list.
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Jul 7,2008
HeartBreak—Great Pups for Adoption
by pdxdog
We are so lucky to be in such a wonderful dog loving community. pdxdog.com is only one site where you can find some of the hundreds of dogs up for adoption—placed on our site by the many rescue and adoption groups in our area. Too many of the stories will break your heart and the dogs are so sweet. They just want a good home and love, just like all of us. We know that there are a lot of animals that need good homes, maybe yours is one of them. Everytime I read one of these "bad" care stories, I get so angry and disgusted at these very thoughtless and stupid people. It's simple, just don't have a dog, if you don't want to take care of one! If you are looking for a pup, check pdxdog.com and the many selfless and fantastic groups that help them out. In the future, we will list some of them for you to check out. Maybe you can comment by listing someone you know that rescues and adopts dogs... We can be the best adoption and rescue city!!! Thanks Portland!
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Jul 7,2008
Walk There! 50 Treks In and Around Portland and Vancouver
by pearlgirl
Introducing Walk There! Metro's new guide to great places to walk in the Portland-Vancouver area. The book will lead you on 50 explorations of newly acquired urban natural areas, scenic parks, historic neighborhoods and fascinating main streets. Detailed maps and route descriptions will help you discover the region's rich history and varied landscapes while you enjoy the benefits of walking. Walking is one of the easiest and most effective activities you can do to tighten your wallet and your waistline. If you drive less, you save more by avoiding the costs of gasoline and parking. Walking is one of the safest activities you can do to maintain your health. Mile for mile you burn as many calories walking as you would jogging, but with far less stress on your joints. Walking also helps the environment. You can reduce your carbon footprint by shifting short trips from your car to your feet. Metro developed the new guide in partnership with local governments and community groups and wit
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Apr 28,2008
Take a Survey about Children in Central Portland
by nancy
Here's a cross post from those lovely ladies over at Activistas ! The online survey takes about 5 minutes and will help families who live, work, learn and play in central Portland.
Good news, mamas! Some OHSU nursing students are undertaking a research project to identify child and community health needs in Central Portland, followed by research and recommendations to fix it all! Yahoo. Why, you might be wondering, am I sharing this fascinating nursing news with you - here? Because they need data, and you, mamas, have got data. Data on family needs should come from families, right? Right.
So, complete this quick Monkey Survey the students whipped up so they can use your experiences as a family that lives, works, learns or plays in Central Portland. What I want to know is whether 'playing' includes shopping, 'cause Buy Nothing Month is gonna be over in one short (also long) week. Meaning I work and learn there. Plus my kids are in childcare and scho
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Good news, mamas! Some OHSU nursing students are undertaking a research project to identify child and community health needs in Central Portland, followed by research and recommendations to fix it all! Yahoo. Why, you might be wondering, am I sharing this fascinating nursing news with you - here? Because they need data, and you, mamas, have got data. Data on family needs should come from families, right? Right.
So, complete this quick Monkey Survey the students whipped up so they can use your experiences as a family that lives, works, learns or plays in Central Portland. What I want to know is whether 'playing' includes shopping, 'cause Buy Nothing Month is gonna be over in one short (also long) week. Meaning I work and learn there. Plus my kids are in childcare and scho
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Apr 21,2008
Survey for OHSU Community Health Project
by nancy
A group of OHSU nursing students met with Central Portland Families today to talk about a project to improve community health in the central city, especially for children. They want to help identify community needs, and then will do research and recommend possible solutions!
We had a great conversation about families that live, work, learn and play in the central city. And of course we offered to help in any way that we can.
And we hope you'll help as well. This an opportunity to get (at no cost to us) a survey of our community's needs, as well as independent analysis and research, and a written set of recommendations. Wow! Pinch me, it sounds like a dream come true.
The class has developed a survey to gather first-hand information from families in the central city. We're posting a link to the survey on Neighborhood Notes (see below) and helping to get the word out. Please take a moment to fill out the survey , and forward this post to friends who e
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We had a great conversation about families that live, work, learn and play in the central city. And of course we offered to help in any way that we can.
And we hope you'll help as well. This an opportunity to get (at no cost to us) a survey of our community's needs, as well as independent analysis and research, and a written set of recommendations. Wow! Pinch me, it sounds like a dream come true.
The class has developed a survey to gather first-hand information from families in the central city. We're posting a link to the survey on Neighborhood Notes (see below) and helping to get the word out. Please take a moment to fill out the survey , and forward this post to friends who e
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