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February is Black History Month

 

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BLACK HISTORY MONTH

All events are FREE and Open to the Public
Exception:  Taste of Soul & Vendor Marketplace on February 25th is CASH ONLY to vendors and first come first served.

Tuesday, February 1 @ Noon

FILM:  George Washington Carver

The Portland Building, 10^th Floor, Lodgepole Room, 1120 SW Fifth Avenue

His journey was extraordinary: though born a slave, by the end of his life, presidents and corporate titans valued his friendship. Millions of Americans benefited from his innovations. His scientific genius is legendary, but less known is his remarkable path to greatness,
defined by a life-long passion for serving others.

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Wednesday, February 2 @ 9:00 AM

Black History Month Proclamation

City Council, City Hall, 1221 SW Fourth Avenue

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Wednesday, February 2 @ Noon

Jazz with Thara Memory

The Portland Building, 2^nd Floor, Auditorium, 1120 SW Fifth Avenue

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Wednesday, February 2 @ Noon

FILM:  Marcus Garvey: Look for me in the whirlwind

Columbia Blvd. Wastewater Treatment Plant (CBWTP), Mt. Hood Room, 5001 N Columbia Blvd

He was a visionary and a manipulator, a brilliant orator and a pompous autocrat. In just ten years following his emigration to the United States as a laborer in 1917, Marcus Garvey rose to lead the largest black organization in history, was taken to prison in handcuffs, and was eventually deported.

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Thursday, February 3 @ Noon

FILM:  Rob Williams Biography

Water Pollution Control Lab (WPCL), Bybee Conference Room. 6543 N Burlington Avenue

Dramatic biography of the often-forgotten civil rights leader who urged African Americans to arm themselves against violent racists. In doing so, Williams not only challenged the Klan-dominated establishment of his hometown of Monroe, North Carolina, he alienated the mainstream Civil Rights Movement, which advocated peaceful resistance.

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Monday, February 7 @ Noon

SPEAKER:  Professor Felicia Williams, PSU Black Studies Department – presenting a lecture on the Emanual Hospital Expansion

The Portland Building, 10^th Floor, Lodgepole Room, 1120 SW Fifth Avenue

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Tuesday, February 8 @ Noon

FILM:  Marcus Garvey: Look for me in the whirlwind

The Portland Building, 10^th Floor, Lodgepole Room, 1120 SW Fifth Avenue

(See description above)

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Wednesday, February 9 @ Noon

FILM:  Hughes’ Dream Harlem

Columbia Blvd. Wastewater Treatment Plant (CBWTP), Mt. Hood Room, 5001 N Columbia Blvd

Langston Hughes was one of the most prominent figures of the Harlem Renaissance and is often referred to as Harlem's poet laureate. This film shows how Hughes successfully fused jazz, blues and common speech to celebrate the beauty of Black life

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Wednesday, February 9 @ 5:30 PM

COMMUNITY EVENT: 
Guilds Lake and Vanport Community

Kaiser Town Hall, 3704 N Interstate Avenue

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Thursday, February 10 @ Noon – YOUTH DAY

SPEAKER:  Gwen Trice: Loggers Daughter

The Portland Building, 2^nd Floor, Auditorium, 1120 SW Fifth Avenue

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Thursday, February 10 @ Noon

FILM:  George Washington Carver

Water Pollution Control Lab (WPCL), Bybee Conference Room, 6543 N Burlington Avenue

(See description above)

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Monday, February 14 @ Noon

SPEAKER:  Dr. Karen Gibson, PSU Urban Planning Dept. – presenting a lecture on Albina – a Vice District

The Portland Building, 10^th Floor, Lodgepole Room, 1120 SW Fifth Avenue

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Tuesday, February 15 @ Noon

FILM:  For My People: 
The Life and Writing of Margaret Walker

The Portland Building, 10^th Floor, Lodgepole Room, 1120 SW Fifth Avenue

This film gives the long-overdue recognition to one of the seminal figures of American literature. Margaret Walker has been described by scholar Jerry Ward as "a national treasure" and by Nikki Giovanni as the "most famous person nobody knows."

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Wednesday, February 16 @ Noon

FILM:  In Search of History: The Night Tulsa Burned

Columbia Blvd. Wastewater Treatment Plant (CBWTP), Mt. Hood Room, 5001 N Columbia Blvd

Eyewitness accounts, archival film, and dramatizations recount the 1921 race riots in Tulsa.

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Thursday, February 17 @ Noon

FILM:  Brother Outsider:  The Life of Bayard Rustin

Water Pollution Control Lab (WPCL), Bybee Conference Room, 6543 N Burlington Avenue

It presents a vivid drama, combining the personal and the political, about one of the most enigmatic figures in 20th-century American history. One of the first "freedom riders," an adviser to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and A. Philip Randolph, organizer of the march on Washington, intelligent, gregarious and charismatic, Bayard Rustin was denied his place in the limelight for one reason - he was gay.

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Tuesday, February 22 @ Noon

FILM:  Brother Outsider: The Life of Bayard Rustin (1^st Half)

The Portland Building, 10^th Floor, Lodgepole Room, 1120 SW Fifth Avenue

(see description above)

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Wednesday, February 23 @ Noon

FILM:  Brother Outsider: The Life of Bayard Rustin (2^nd Half)

The Portland Building, 10^th Floor, Lodgepole Room, 1120 SW Fifth Avenue

(see description above)

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Wednesday, February 23 @ Noon

FILM:  George Washington Carver

Columbia Blvd. Wastewater Treatment Plant (CBWTP), Mt. Hood Room, 5001 N Columbia Blvd

(see description above)

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Wednesday, February 23 @ 4:00 PM

Reception and Musical Tribute to Black Jazz Music in Portland - honoring Sweet Baby James, Bobby Bradford  and others with special guest, Esperanza Spalding!

City Hall, 1221 SW Fourth Avenue

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Thursday, February 24 @ Noon

FILM:  Fatal Flood

Water Pollution Control Lab (WPCL), Bybee Conference Room

6543 N Burlington Avenue

In the spring of 1927, after weeks of incessant rains, the Mississippi River went on a rampage. Racing south from Cairo, Illinois, the river blew away levee after levee, inundating thousands of farms and hundreds of towns, killing as many as a thousand people and leaving nearly a million homeless. By the time it reached New Orleans, the flood had not only altered the landscape of 27,000 square miles-an area the size of four New England States-it had widened the abyss of race relations in the Deep South.

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Friday, February 25 @ Noon until 2:00 PM

CASH ONLY – First Come First Served

Taste of Soul & Vendor Marketplace

The Portland Building, 2^nd Floor, 1120 SW Fifth Avenue

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Monday, February 28 @ Noon

SPEAKER:  Dr. Ethan Johnson – presenting a lecture on the Anti-apartheid movement and Black politics in Oregon

The Portland Building, 10^th Floor, Lodgepole Room, 1120 SW Fifth Avenue

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Friday, February 18 through Sunday, February 27

Sherman:  A Jazz Opera

7:00 PM, Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays

Ethos @ IFCC – 5340 N Interstate Avenue

Tickets are $15 general admission; Seniors & Students are $10

For more info: www.ethos.org

 

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Black History Month events at the City of Portland are sponsored by:

 

Bureau of Human Resources, Portland Bureau of Transportation, Bureau of Environmental Services, Portland Water Bureau, Office of Management & Finance, City African American Network (CAAN), Portland Police Bureau, and
Diverse and Empowered Employees of Portland (DEEP)

 

For more information regarding Black History Month events:

Donny Adair at 503-823-4169 or donny.adair@portlandoregon.gov

Donna Hammond at 503-823-2558 or donna.hammond@portlandoregon.gov

Karyn Hanson at 503-823-6993 or karyn.hanson@portlandoregon.gov

Angela Henderson at 503-823-7376 or angela.henderson@portlandoregon.gov

Portland Area Christmas Light Displays and Nearby U-Pick Christmas Tree Locations - Earline Penson, Principal Broker Hasson Company Realtors

Can you feel it?  That feeling?  Christmas is just around the corner.  We hope you are able to get out and enjoy some of the spectacular Christmas light displays the city of Portland and surrounding areas have to offer and/ or visit a local Christmas tree farm to find the perfect tree.

Portland Area Christmas Light Shows

Holiday Lights-Shores Acres State Park

89814 Cape Arago Hwy, Coos Bay, OR  97420
24th Annual Holiday Lights Display Opens on Thanksgiving Day and continues thru New Year’s Eve
4 PM – 9:30 PM every night 300,000 (Lights almost all L.E.D.)
shoreacres.net

 

The Queen Anne Victorian Mansion
“Miracle of a Million Lights”
1441 N McClellan St
Dec 16^th-26^th
6-10 PM
QueenAnneVictorianMansion.com

Festival of Lights at the Grotto
NE 82^nd Ave & Sandy Blvd
Nov 26^th-Dec 30^th
5-10 PM
TheGrotto.org

Christmas Ship Parade
Columbia & Willamette Rivers
Dec 9^th-Dec 21^st
Evenings
Christmasships.org

Winter Wonderland Light Show
Portland International Raceway
Nov 25^th-Dec 26^th
Sunday – Thursday, 5 pm – 9 pm
Friday & Saturday, 5 pm – 11 pm
PortlandRaceway.com

Pioneer Square Christmas Tree
Lighting-Nov 26^th @ 5:30 PM
Nov 26^th-Jan 1^st
All Night
PioneerCourthouseSquare.org

The Lights at Peacock Lane
Peacock Lane is between SE Stark St. and SE Belmont St. and one block east of SE 39th.
Dec 14^th-Dec 31^st
5-12 PM
Peacocklane.net

Zoolights & Train Ride
Oregon Zoo
Nov 26^th-Jan 2^nd
5-8:30 PM
OregonZoo.org

Portland Area Tree Farms

Forest Grove

Parry’s U Cut Tree Farm
45627 NW David Hill Rd, Forest Grove, OR 97116
503-348-9601
www.parrysfarm.us
 

Gresham

Oxbow Rim Tree Farm
34623 SE Homan, Gresham, OR 97080
503-663-6815

Hillsboro

C.W. Baggenstos Farms
20200 NW Murphy Road, North Plains, OR 97133
503-648-8011
http://www.cwbaggenstostreefarm.com/page04.html

Hagg’s Tree Farm
18265 SW McCormick Hill Road, Hillsboro, OR 97123
503-628-1007
http://www.haggsfarm.com/

Helvetia Christmas Tree Farm
12814 NW Bishop Rd, Hillsboro, OR 97124
503-647-5858
http://www.helvetia-christmas-tree-farm.com/

Oregon City

Allen Tree Farm
19101 S Redland Road, Oregon City, OR 97045
503-631-7997

Beck’s U-Cut & Sheep Farm
16700 S Gerber Road, Oregon City, OR 97045
503-631-7947
http://www.becksfarms.com/

Christmas Classic Tree Farm
16556 S Redland Road, Oregon City, OR 97045
503-531-2218

Historic Kitchen Farm
19723 S Bakers Ferry Road, Oregon City, OR 97045
503-631-8817

St. Nick’s Christmas Tree Farm
16710 S Gerver Road, Oregon City, OR 97045
503-697-1066
http://www.stnickschristmastrees.com/

Portland

Andy’s Tree Farm
14713 NW Old Germantown Rd, Portland, OR 97231
503-286-4513

Bella’s Christmas Tree Farm
2943 NE 21^st Avenue, Portland, OR 97212
503-331-9822

Noble Star Tree Plantations
7301 SW 26^th Ave, Portland, OR 97219
503-244-8886

Sherwood

Sleighbells/Pacific Christmas Trees
23855 SW 195^th Place, Sherwood, OR 97140
503-625-6052
http://sleighbells.biz/

Tualatin

Lee Farms
21975 SW 65^th, Tualatin, OR 97062
503-638-1869
http://www.leefarmsoregon.com/

*This information is compliments of First American Title!

Earline Penson 2173 NE Broadway Portland, OR 97232 Direct: 503-802-8837 Mobile: 503-804-8781 earlinepenson@hasson.com View My Website

Hi Everyone I hope you are enjoying your Labor day Weekend! I also want to remind you of our company's effort along with Directors Mortgage to revitalize the music program at Jefferson H.S. If you will click on the attachment you will see the upcoming schedule of events for the fundraiser. I encourage you to participate, Jefferson high school and the feeder elementary schools will benifit greatly by bringing back the music program to Jefferson and using that wonderful music facility. Regards, Earline

Calendar of Events for The City of Portland August 25, 2010 - Find-out What's happening in a neighborhood near you compliments of The Alliance of Portland Neighborhood Business Associations!

DON'T MISS THESE BUSINESS ASSOCIATION SUMMER EVENTS

Come to Alberta Street BA's August Last Thursday Event, 8/26, from 5pm - 9:30pm. Come and take a stroll on Alberta between 15th & 30th Avenue for an evening bite out, a special sale, and wonderful contempo art! Have fun while it's still summer & be a part of the Alberta Street evening scene.

Join your fellow Belmontarians on Wednesday, 8/25, 5:30pm - 6:30pm at at the Urban Farm Store at 2100 SE Belmont for the August last Wednesday Mixer. Check out the chicken feed, peck around a bit and find out what everybody is up to and talking about-besides the Belmont Street Fair on September 12th!

CEIC - Monthly Lunch and Learn series at Madison's, 1109 SE Madison
WHEN: September 8, 2010, 11:45am - 1:00pm

Montavilla Farmers Market 3rd annual fundraising Harvest Dinner on Saturday, August 28th at the Farmers Market site at 7600 SE Stark Street. The Dinner is a five-course meal with matching paired wines and will begin at 5:30 pm. Tickets for the dinner are sixty dollars. All proceeds go to benefit the Montavilla Farmers Market's efforts to improve food access and affordability in the Montavilla neighborhood. Montavilla East Tabor BA will be providing silent auction items as a fundraiser for a 2011 street fair. They will also be offering musical entertainment. To reserve your Harvest Dinner tickets click here

42nd Avenue BA will be holding their annual Street Fair on SUNDAY, August 29th from 2pm - 9pm on NE 42nd Avenue. Come and dance the summer away with great tune and lots of fun!

Come to the Parkrose BA & Holiday Inn Sponsored Rummage Sale on September 18th, 10am - 4pm at the Holiday Inn, 8439 NE Columbia Blvd. Proceeds to go to a variety community organizations and PBA Scholarships for Parkrose High School graduating seniors. In addition to the rummage sale will be a BBQ with all the fixins, a beer garden, band and a vintage/classic car show by Pharaohs Street Rodders. If you would like to be a rummage sale vendor email jacque.raffaele@jqh.com or fax your information to: 503-256-5631. Questions? - call Marsha 503-257-3229-She has ALL the answers!

Parkrose BA will also be hosting a Smart Solar House Tour on Saturday, September 25th, 2pm - 4pm. Tour the first Leadership in Energy and Environmental Platinum Home is SW Washington. A spectacular home with a sweeping view of the Columbia River, with 80% solar & water heating, on-site wind generator and more! Appetizers and beverages will be served. This will be a one time limited tour and can accommodate the first 50 people to sign up. $30 per person. Funds will benefit the Parkrose Business Foundation. For reservations email Marsha@copyexpresspdx.com or call 503-257-3229


SHOP AT FARMERS MARKETS FOR FRESH LOCAL FOODS!!


BUCKMAN Farmers Market - Thursdays, 3pm - 7pm, held at SE 20th & Salmon in the Parking lot across from the Hinson Baptist Church.

HILLSDALE Farmers Market - Sundays, 10am - 2pm
in the Rieke School Parking Lot, 1405 SW Vermont. Welcome to good food, music and community hob-nobbing.

HOLLYWOOD Farmers Market Saturdays, from 8am - 1pm on NE Hancock Street between 44th & 45th Avenues.

IRVINGTON Farmers Market, Sundays 11am - 3pm, NE 16th between NE Broadway & Weidler

KING Farmers Market - Sundays from 10am - 2pm at NE 7th & Wygant between NE Alberta St & NE Prescott, in the parking lot next to King Elementary School.

MONTAVILLA Farmers Market
Sundays, 10am - 2pm thru October 31st
7600 SE Stark Street

NW 23rd Farmers Market - Starts on Thursday, June 3rd, from 3pm - 7pm at SE Corner of NW 23rd & Savier in the Con-Way parking lot.

PARKROSE Farmers Market - Saturdays from 9am - 3pm at Parkrose High School, 12003 NE Shaver Street.

MORELAND Farmers Market - Wednesdays from 3:30pm - 7:30pm, 14th & Bybee.

ST JOHNS Farmers Market - Saturdays 9:00 - 1:00, N Lombard & N Philadelphia.

EAT LOCAL, EAT FRESH, EAT HEALTHY!

CITY OF PORTLAND UPDATES   FINAL SELLWOOD BRIDGE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW The Sellwood Bridge Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) is available for public review on the project website. click here to access the site. Printed copies of the FEIS are available at select Multnomah County and Clackamas County libraries. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, alternative formats of the FEIS will be made available upon request (please call 503-988-6804 to make a request). The FEIS evaluates the economic, social, and natural resource impacts of the No Build Alternative, the five Build alternatives (Alternatives A through E) evaluated in the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (distributed November 2008), and the preferred alternative (Alternative D Refined). Approval by the Federal Highway Administration of one of the Build alternatives is required before Multnomah County can move ahead with selection of a bridge type and more detailed project design. CITY OFFERS MOTORCYCLE & MOPED METERED PARKING PERMIT PDOT is offering motorcyclists a monthly metered parking permit that allows motorcycle or moped parking in any metered on-street space for the designated time limit indicated by the parking meter without payment of the meter fee. "Providing this permit option begins to address the problem of receipt security and provides a convenient option for motorcycles and mopeds," said Ellis McCoy, Parking Operations Manager. The City developed this option with input from the Motorcycle and Scooter Citizen Advisory Committee in response to concerns from motorcyclists about SmartMeter parking receipts being removed from their vehicles. The pay-and-display receipt is subject to loss or theft. Because the City is phasing out the tear-off proof of payment, motorcyclists find it more difficult to provide proof of payment if their receipt is removed. The permit is to be used for limited, short-term visits in a meter district and not for long-term commuter parking. The motorcycle or moped may stay on the blockface only for the time limit of the meter, after which it must be moved either across the street or to a different block. The permit costs $40/month and must be attached to the rear license plate with screws. The license plate number on the permit must match that of the motorcycle or moped and be visible at all times. The Motorcycle and Moped Parking Permit Program is a pilot program beginning September 1, 2010, and ending August 31, 2011. The Bureau of Transportation will monitor the program, make adjustments as needed, and adopt final rules in August 2011. The permit can be purchased through the mail at Parking Control, 1120 SW 5th Ave, Room 800, Portland, OR 97204 or by phone at 503-823-5412. The application is available online. click here to access the application. In addition to any penalty imposed by the Court as a result of a citation, violations of this permit will be penalized as follows: o 2nd violation - 10 days suspension of permit o 3rd violation - 30 days suspension of permit o 4th violation - revocation of permit The City recommends that motorcyclists not interested in this monthly permit try the following option to secure their parking receipt and proof of payment: pay the SmartMeter fee and secure the parking receipt on or near the motorcycle seat, write down the expiration time after paying for parking, and take a photo of the receipt with a cell phone. If a motorcyclist is interested in a more secure method to display their parking receipt, locking permit and receipt holders are available commercially. To obtain a transaction record because a receipt was removed from the motorcycle, call 503-823-7733. A benefit of paying for parking with a bankcard is the ease of obtaining a transaction record to dispute a citation. Many garages, including the City's SmartPark, offer significantly reduced rates for motorcycles and mopeds. Commuters needing long-term parking are advised to consider purchasing a monthly motorcycle parking permit for the City's SmartPark garages. That permit is $30 per month. To learn more, call 503-790-9300. To learn more about the work of the Motorcycle and Scooter Citizen Advisory Committee and to comment about the new permit or other motorcycle issues, contact Dan Bower in Transportation at 503-823-5667. THE CITY HAS A NW REVENUE BUREAU DIRECTOR The City of Portland has a new Revenue Bureau Director, Thomas Lannom. Mr. Lannom has previously served as the Revenue Bureau Operations Manager, director of the CoP Bureau of Licenses and with ONI. Mr. Lannom is also a '95 PSU MBA program graduate. When you need to update or renew your city license, you can contact him at thomas.lannom@portlandoregon.gov or call 503-823-5154.   PDC Meetings and Announcements   Public meetings to inform the community about the proposed New Central City URA. The meeting will be an open house with a short program. Contact: Juan Carlos Ocaña-Chíu, 503-823-3218 WHEN: Thursday, August 26, 2010, 6 - 8 PM WHERE: UofO, White Stag Building, Rms 142-144 70 NW Couch St. WHEN: Tuesday, August 31, 2010, 6 - 8 PM WHERE: 1900 Building, Rm 2500A 1900 SW Fourth Avenue. WHEN: Tuesday, September 07, 2010, 6 - 8 PM WHERE: St. Patrick Church, Parish Hall 1623 NW 19th Ave. Lents Park Master Plan - Open House No. 2 WHEN: Thursday, August 26, 2010, 5-8 PM WHERE: Lents Masonic Lodge, 5811 SE 92nd Ave This is the second of three planned open houses to receive public comment on a new master plan to guide preservation and development of the park over the next 25 years. Contact: Kevin A. Cronin, AICP, 503-823-3305 ICURAC Transportation Subcommittee Quarterly Meeting Gateway Neighborhood Park & Redevelopment Project Citizen Advisory Committee Meeting This is the 3rd general meeting (of 5) of the Citizen Advisory Committee which is comprised of community volunteers Work from this session will guide the design and project staff as the park project progresses. WHEN: Thursday, September 2, 6:30pm - 8pm WHERE: East Portland Community Center, 740 SE 106th Ave, Multipurpose Rm 2 For additional information contact Juanita Swartwood at 503-823-3209 Rose Quarter Community Benefits Subcommittee Meeting WHEN: Tuesday, September 7, 5:30pm - 7:30pm WHERE: PDC, 222 NW 5th Ave., Commission Rm. For additional information contact Alyson Schweiger at 503-823-3271 Quarterly meeting to discuss transportation issues and needs in the Interstate Corridor URA. WHEN: Thursday, September 09, 6:30 - 8:30 PM WHERE: Kaiser Permanente Town Hall, 3704 N Interstate Ave For more information contact: Susan Kuhn, 503-823-3406 Neighborhood Economic Development Roundtable WHEN: Monday, September 13, 8:30 AM - 5 PM WHERE: PSU, Smith Memorial Ballroom, 1825 SW Broadway This day-long event will help PDC to develop a framework for how it works with neighborhoods, business districts, community groups, funding partners and others to create great neighborhoods. Participants at the event will inform how Portland's government and community work together to expand local economic opportunities, create local wealth, assist small businesses, and facilitate community-desired improvements. For more information contact: Kate Deane, 503-823-3313 Central Eastside Urban Renewal Advisory Committee Meeting WHEN: Monday, September 13, 4pm - 6pm WHERE: Goodwill Industries, 1943 SE 6th, Classrooms 2 & 3 For additional information contact Joleen Jensen-Classen, 5-03-823-3352 Interstate Corridor Urban Renewal Advisory Committee Meeting This is a special meeting to discuss the N/NE Economic Development Initiative. WHEN: Monday, September 13, 6:30pm - 8:30pm WHERE: Kaiser Permanente Town Hall, Classrooms A & B, 3704 N. Interstate Ave. For additional information contact Joleen Jensen-Claussen, 503-823-3352 River District URAC Meeting WHEN: Tuesday, September 14, 4pm - 6pm WHERE: White Stag Bluiding, 70 NW Couch St., Conf. Rm 142/144   WHAT'S GOING ON IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD?   Concerts in the Parks Wednesday, August 25, Ventura Park, SE 115th & Stark, 6:30pm - 8:30pm Conjunto Alegre (tropical dance party) Movies in the Parks. Entertainment begins at 6:30pm. Movies begin at dark Thu, 8/26 - Alice in Wonderland (2010 version) - Hazeltine Park Fri, 8/27 - Avatar - Laurelhurst Park Sat, 8/28 - The Tale of Despereaux - Montavilla Park Thu, 9/2 - The Princess and the Frog - Argay Park Fri, 9/3 - An American in Paris - Director Park Sat, 9/4 - Mamma Mia! - Washington Park Fri, 9/10 - Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl - Multnomah Arts Center   PORTLAND BUSINESS ALLIANCE NEWS

SEPTEMBER FORUM:

TOPIC: Law & Order: Portland
WHEN: Wednesday, September 15, 7:30 - 8:45 a.m.
WHERE: Governor Hotel, 614 SW 11th Avenue

The new Portland Police Chief, Mike Reese, Multnomah County Sheriff Dan Staton and Multnomah District Attorney Mike Schrunk will talk about public safety issues in the Portland region, current challenges and their plans for keeping Portland safe.

To register click here

East Portland Chamber Events

Good Morning East Portland weekly networking meetings
Meetings are held every Wednesday morning from 7:30am to 9:00am, hosted by a different chamber member each week. There is no charge and visitors are always welcome.

AUGUST EPCC MORNING NETWORKING MEETINGS

August 25th: Co-Hosts: Lassen Solution & Insurance Solutions NW
Location: Cherrywood Village, 1417 SE 107th Ave.

September 1: Speed Networking! Host: Go Small Biz
Location: Warner Pacific College, 2219 SE 68th Ave.

Click here to access additional chamber activities on their website.

Portland Transportation Topics

Interstate 5 (Pacific Highway) Delta Park – Victory Boulevard to Lombard Street: A contractor is widening I-5 between Victory Boulevard and Lombard Street. Lane closures on I-5 will only take place during nighttime hours, generally between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m.

Concrete bridge rail work above Columbia Boulevard may require overnight lane closures on Columbia Boulevard between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m. the following morning. The lane closures will protect motorists from overhead work.

Please be aware that work zone speed limits are enforced by enhanced police traffic patrols in the area.
For more information: www.oregon.gov/ODOT/HWY/REGION1/I-5DeltaPark/index.shtml

Interstate 5 (Pacific Highway) Iowa Street Viaduct Replacement: A contractor is working on a project to replace a viaduct on I-5 that crosses a ravine at SW Iowa Street (milepost 298) just north of Terwilliger Boulevard (exit 297) and just south of Corbett Avenue (exit 298). The project includes building a temporary detour bridge on the west side of I-5. The hiking trail that crosses under I-5 connecting Terwilliger Boulevard to Corbett Street will be closed during this project.

During the week of Monday, Aug. 23 through Friday, Aug. 27, the contractor will work on placing erosion control devices in the project area. This work may require short-term nighttime lane closures on I-5 northbound.

For more information: http://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/HWY/REGION1/iowaviaduct/
Interstate 84 (Columbia River Highway) – I-205 to 181st Avenue Preservation Project: A contractor is working on a project to pave an eight-mile stretch of I-84 between I-205 and NE 181st Avenue. Work includes upgrading the lights in the tunnels connecting I-84 and I-205, replacing the center barrier and upgrading signs. Lane closures will take place during nighttime hours from 7:30 p.m. to 5 a.m. Daytime work will take place from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

During the week through Friday, Aug. 27, the contractor will perform electrical work in the tunnels connecting I-84 and I-205. This work will require closing lanes and shoulders in the tunnels connecting I-84 and I-205 each night from 7:30 p.m. to 5 a.m. the next morning.

For more information: http://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/HWY/REGION1/I84_I205to181/

Interstate 205 Glenn Jackson (Columbia River) Bridge Preservation: A contractor is working on a joint replacement project on the I-205 Glenn Jackson Bridge that crosses the Columbia River connecting Oregon and Washington. Replacing the bridge joints will require closing two lanes at a time in one direction of the I-205 Glenn Jackson Bridge during a maximum of 20 weekends (10 weekends each for I-205 north and south) through September 2010. During the duration of the project, the contractor will close lanes on the bridge weeknights between 7:30 p.m. and 5 a.m.

The joint replacement work requires narrowing sections of the I-205 Multi-Use-Path on the Glenn Jackson Bridge. Path users should exercise caution when traveling on this section of the path.

For more information: http://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/HWY/REGION1/GlennJackson/


U.S. 26 (Powell Boulevard) Pavement Preservation Project: A contractor is working on a project to pave SE Powell Boulevard between SE 51st Avenue and I-205. Work on the project includes installing two crosswalks at SE 75th Avenue and between SE 57th and SE 58th, improving sidewalk ramps and installing vegetated stormwater treatment planters. Paving work will take place during nighttime work hours. Daytime lane closures on S.E. Powell will take place between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.

During the week of Monday, Aug. 23 through Friday, Aug. 27, the contractor will perform pavement repairs, electrical work and construct vegetated stormwater drains in along SE Powell Boulevard between SE 51st Avenue and I-205. This work will require intermittent lane closures on SE Powell Boulevard in both directions between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. One lane of Powell Blvd. eastbound will remain open during the work.

For more information: http://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/HWY/REGION1/Powell/

Oregon 99E: MLK Viaduct to Harold Preservation Project: A contractor is working on a project to grind and pave 1.9 miles between the Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard/Grand Avenue viaducts (milepost 1.2) and Harold Street (milepost 3.1). A signalized crosswalk will be installed near the Ross Island Sand & Gravel driveway.

The contractor will work on the signal at Ross Island Sand & Gravel and grind and pave Highway 99E nights of Monday, Aug. 23, through Thursday, Aug. 27. The nighttime operations will require single and double-lane closures in both directions of Highway 99E. Northbound lane closures are allowed from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. the next morning; southbound closures are allowed from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.

Motorists should expect delays during the nighttime paving work. Please drive safely and be aware of enhanced police enforcement of the speed limit in the project work area. For more information: http://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/HWY/REGION1/OR99EViaduct_Harold/

DON'T FORGET! THE BROADWAY BRIDGE IS CLOSED TO ALL VEHICLE TRAFFIC THROUGH SEPTEMBER 3RD. Only the south sidewalk will remain open for cyclists and pedestrians, the north sidewalk will be closed.

For updated information on highway work and current travel information throughout Oregon, visit www.tripcheck.com or call the Oregon road report at 511 or 1-800-977-6368

Visit the ODOT News Media Center at www.oregon.gov/ODOT/COMM

Calendar of events for Portland, Oregon beginning the week of July 28, 2010

Calendar of Upcoming Events: July 28, 2010

 

 

BDA ANNOUNCEMENTS, SPECIAL EVENTS AND BUSINESS OFFERINGS

 

BUSINESS ASSOCIATION EVENTS

Sundae in the Park on Sunday August 1st at Upper Sellwod Park, SE 7th near Miller Street Sellwood & Westmoreland's famed Sundae in the Park returns August 1st at Noon to 11pm with Ice Cream, Food & Snacks All Day Long. Of course there will be music too.

A Benefit for Loaves and Fishes the Meals on Wheels People
For more information, see http://sellwood.org

Stay for Movies in the Park - Avatar is the movie and the pre-movie entertainment will be The Working Stiffs, The Rivery City Band & Portland Teen Idols. Pre-movie entertainment begins at 6:30pm & the Movie begins at dark. Pre-Movie Entertainment, Movies and Popcorn are Free!

Come to Stark Street August 6th for first Friday!

Starting at about 78th & SE Stark, visit the unique shops, studios and services. The Garment Factory is always open to visitors, see the latest local artworks there as well. Bipartisan Cafe, the Immortal Larder and Pie and the Country Cat for excellent noshing stops. There are so many more VERY charismatic shops and holistic services you won't be able to get to them all in one month-so drop in every first Friday of the month!

The Annual Fremont Festival sponsored by Beaumont BDA is a 'Happening Place' to spend time on Saturday August 7th.

From 10am to 5pm streets will be closed for the festival between NE 42nd to NE 50th. Entertainments will include A bike and pet parade starting at Beaumont Middle School. There WILL BE PRIZES! Get the kiddies and pets costumed and meet at the school at 9:30am! After the parade, the streets will be closed and artisan, crafters and food vendors will line the streets to tempt visitors to many summer enjoyments. The Soluna Grill will be sponsoring a Salsa Challenge, so create and bring a gallon of your best home-made for the contest! Call Becky Lehman at 949-395-3305 or Dan Straub at 971-222-3433 to enter. There will be PRIZES for the best costumes, best decorated booth, Salsa People's Choice Award, Judges Award and more! Grab your tums and head on out to be a salsa sampler and take in all the fun!

Passport to Sellwood & Westmoreland returns again! Join them Saturday, August 7th from 10am to 5pm.
On Saturday, August 7th a passport booklet will be available at all participating businesses. The game is played by visiting as many businesses as possible and getting your passport stamped (no purchase required).8 stamps enters you in the general prize drawing and 14 or more enters you in the grand prize drawing. Drop your passport at the last place you visit.

You can pick up your passport from any of the participating businesses, Be ready to get your passport stamped and enter to win scads of great prizes from neighborhood businesses.

#1 Grand Prize is a Weekend Trip for Two to Kah-Nee-Ta High Desert Resort & Casino! Enjoy two nights dinner & lodging.

Check sellwoodwestmoreland.com for all of the details on how to play, a list of participating businesses and of course the PRIZES!!! Plan on Saturday, August 7th to win.

THERE IS SO MANY EVENTS AND ENTERTAINMENTS AND SO LITTLE TIME! SPREAD YOURSELF THIN AND TREAT YOURSELF TO ALL THE ENTERTAINMENTS YOU CAN! SUPPORT YOUR SMALL BUSINESS DISTRICT EVENTS ALL AROUND PORTLAND THIS SUMMER!

SHOP AT FARMERS MARKETS FOR FRESH LOCAL CROPS!!

BEAUMONT Farmers Market - Sundays, 10am - 3pm
Soluna Gril Parking Lot - Corner of NE 45th & Fremont

BUCKMAN Farmers Market - Thursdays, 3pm - 7pm, held at SE 20th & Salmon in the Parking lot across from the Hinson Baptist Church.

HILLSDALE Farmers Market - Sundays, 10am - 2pm
in the Rieke School Parking Lot, 1405 SW Vermont. Welcome to good food, music and community hob-nobbing.

HOLLYWOOD Farmers Market Saturdays, from 8am - 1pm on NE Hancock Street between 44th & 45th Avenues.

IRVINGTON Farmers Market, Sundays 11am - 3pm, NE 16th between NE Broadway & Weidler

KING Farmers Market - Sundays from 10am - 2pm at NE 7th & Wygant between NE Alberta St & NE Prescott, in the parking lot next to King Elementary School.

NW 23rd Farmers Market - Starts on Thursday, June 3rd, from 3pm - 7pm at SE Corner of NW 23rd & Savier in the Con-Way parking lot.

PARKROSE Farmers Market - Saturdays from 9am - 3pm at Parkrose High School, 12003 NE Shaver Street.

MORELAND Farmers Market - Wednesdays from 3:30pm - 7:30pm, 14th & Bybee.

ST JOHNS Farmers Market - Saturdays 9:00 - 1:00, N Lombard & N Philadelphia.

EAT LOCAL, EAT FRESH, EAT HEALTHY!

CITY OF PORTLAND UPDATES   NATIONAL NIGHT OUT Celebrated every year on the first Thursday of August, National Night Out is designed to heighten community awareness of crime and drug prevention, generate support for local crime prevention programs, strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships, and promote emergency preparedness. It's also an opportunity to meet your neighbors, dance in the streets, have a great potluck, and enjoy the evening. The Office of Neighborhood Involvement has compiled a list of National Night Out parties. Check it to find one near you. CENTRAL CITY 2035 The Bureau of Planning and Sustainability and partners are starting a multi-phased project to update the 1988 Central City Plan. Central City 2035 (CC2035) will address the challenges and opportunities in the Central City and ensure it will be a vibrant resource for Portlanders over the next 25 years. Visit the website to review minutes of the Advisory Group, review documents, check on timelines, or browse upcoming events. For more information, please contact Steve Iwata at: steve.iwata@portlandoregon.gov or you can send general information request emails to CC2035@portlandoregon.gov. Hawthorne Bridge Closures for PDX Bridge Festival Multnomah County will close the Hawthorne Bridge to vehicle and river traffic for a few days in late July and early August for community events celebrating the bridge's centennial. The dates for bridge closures are: CLOSURE DATES: CLOSURE TIMES: Saturday, July 31, 2010 6:00 pm – 12:00 am Sunday, August 1, 2010 12:00 am – 2:00 am Saturday, August 7, 2010 9:00 am – 2:00 pm During these dates and times the bridge's vehicle traffic lanes will be closed and sidewalks will be closed intermittently. The bridge will be closed to river traffic intermittently as well . The July 31st event is free to the public; the event on August 7th is by ticket only.   PDC Meetings and Announcements   Gateway Business Development Strategy Citizen Advisory Committee Meeting. The agenda and meeting materials will be made available one week prior to the meeting. WHEN: Wednesday, July 28th, 3:30pm - 5:30pm WHERE: East Portland Community Center, 740 SE 106th Avenue CONTACT: Juanita Swartwood, 503-823-3209 North Macadam Urban Renewal Committee Meeting WHEN: Thursday, August 12, 8:30am - 10am WHERE: PDC Commission Room, 222 NW 5th Ave. CONTACT: Brian Lord, 503-823-3326 for the agenda   WHAT'S GOING ON IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD?   $8486 in Community Graffiti Abatement Grant Funds Available for your area! The Office of Neighborhood Involvement (ONI) recently announced the availability of funds through a new Graffiti Abatement Community Grants Program. The application deadline is August 4th. For more information and an application form, click here! Concerts in the Parks - 6:30pm - 8:30pm unless noted otherwise Mondays July 26th - Sellwood Riverfront Park, SE Portland & Oaks Parkway - Sallie Ford & The Sound Outside (alt pop) Aug 2 - Casey Neill & the Norway Rats (left coast rock) Tuesdays, - July 27, Mt. Tabor Park, SE 69th & Taylor - Craicmore (Kilts-on Celtic) - August 3, National Night Out at Dawson Park, N. Stanton & Williams, 6:30pm-8:30pm, The Boogie Cat, LaRhonda & Friends (family grooves) - August 3, National Night Out at Fernhill Park, NE 37th Ave., North of Ainsworth, 6:30pm-8:30pm, Black & Blue with Devin Phillips (fusion funk) - August 3, National Night Out at McCoy Park, N. Trenton & Newmann, 6pm - 8pm, Reggie Houston's Box of Chocolates (N'Awlins jazz) - August 17, Kenton Park, N. Kilpatrick & Delaware - Chata Addy & Susuma (Afro highlife) - August 24, Kenton Park, Hillstomp (bucket & stomp blues) Wednesdays, all 6:30pm - 8:30pm - July 21st, Dawson Park, N. Stanton, between Williams & Vancouver Ave, Devin Phillips Band (fusion funk) - July 21st, Willamette Park - SW Macadam & Nebraska -Darrell Grant (jazz) - July 28th, Willamette park - Misty River (Americana) - August 11, Ventura Park, SE 115th & Stark, 6pm - 8pm, Joni Harms (country western) - August 18, Ventura Park, SE 115th & Stark, 6pm - 8pm Aaron Meyer (rock violin) - August 25, Ventura Park, SE 115th & Stark, 6pm - 8pm Conjunto Alegre (tropical dance party) Thursdays, - July 22nd, Wallace Park, NW 25th & Raleigh - Vagabond Opera (Bohemian cabaret) - July 29th, Wallace Park, NW 25th & Raleigh - Rebecca Kilgore & PDX V (swing jazz) - August 5th, Couch Park, NW 20th & Glisan, 6:30pm - 8:30pm, Linda Hornbuckle & Friends (divas of soul) - August 12th, Couch Park, NW 20th & Glisan, 6:30pm - 8:30pm, Freak Mountain Ramblers (Americana & bluegrass) Fridays - July 23rd, Fernhill Park, -NE 37th Ave., North of Ainsworth - Jon Koonce * One More Mile (blues) Saturdays - July 24th, Powell Butte Nature Park, SE 162nd & Powell Blvd. 7pm - 8:30pm - Trash Can Joe (old timey strings) Sundays - July 25th, McCoy Park, N. Fiske between Trenton & Fessenden, 6pm - 8pm - Jujuba (Afro beat & juju) MORE SUMMER MUSIC AT WASHINGTON PARK Thurs, August 5 - Drums from 2 Continents - an explosive evening of Japanese and Brazilian drumming and choreography featuring Portland Taiko and The Lions of Batucada. Get your bouncy foot tappin' exercise!!! Fri, August 6 - Portland Summerfest Opera in the Park. Presenting Verdi's Il Trovotore staring Richard Zeller as Il Conte di Luna and Mark Panuccio as Manrico. Sat, August 7 - Jazz Women, featuring Portland female jazz singers and instrumentalists. The Quadraphonnes, Janice Scroggins, Ward Griffiths, Leah Hinchcliff and many others. Sun, August 8 - Portland Festival Symphony. Under the baton of Maestro Lajos Balogh, the Portland Festival Symphony celebrates 30 years of free park performances!   East Portland Chamber Events

Good Morning East Portland weekly networking meetings
Meetings are held every Wednesday morning from 7:30am to 9:00am, hosted by a different chamber member each week. There is no charge and visitors are always welcome.

JULY EPCC MORNING NETWORKING MEETINGS

WHEN: Wednesday, July 28, 2010
WHERE: Riverview Community Bank, 10401 NE Halsey

Click here to access additional chamber activities on their website.

Portland Transportation Topics

DON'T FORGET! THE BROADWAY BRIDGE IS CLOSED TO ALL VEHICLE TRAFFIC FROM JULY 6 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 3RD..

In preparation for track construction the Broadway Bridge will be closed to ALL motor vehicle traffic until the Labor Day weekend in September. Only the south sidewalk will remain open for cyclists and pedestrians, the north sidewalk will be closed.

N Broadway St – 2nd to Broadway Bridge, lane closures: Now thru July 30

Interstate 5 (Pacific Highway) Delta Park – Victory Boulevard to Lombard Street: A contractor is widening I-5 between Victory Boulevard and Lombard Street. The 1.2-mile project includes adding a third lane to southbound I-5, constructing a new southbound entrance ramp bridge at Columbia Boulevard, widening bridges and adding shoulders to northbound I-5. Lane closures on I-5 will only take place during nighttime hours, generally between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m.

Please be aware that work zone speed limits are enforced by enhanced police traffic patrols in the area. For more information: www.oregon.gov/ODOT/HWY/REGION1/I-5DeltaPark/index.shtml

Interstate 5 (Pacific Highway) Tualatin River to Willamette River: Work includes widening the Nyberg Rd. off-ramp from I-5 south, adding lanes on I-5 northbound from the Boone Bridge to the Wilsonville Road off-ramp and from I-205 southbound to I-5 southbound to the Elligsen Road off-ramp, and building a new sound wall along I-5 in Tualatin. Lane closures and ramp closures take place primarily on weeknights from 7:30 p.m. to 6 a.m.

The contractor shifted traffic, closing the left lane of the I-205 off-ramp to I-5 south 24 hours a day until August. Motorists should expect congestion and delays on the ramp until mid-August. The speed limit on I-5 southbound has been reduced to 55 mph 24 hours a day for the duration of the project. Abandoned vehicles in the area will immediately be towed.

Please be alert to enhanced police traffic patrols by Oregon State Police in the I-5 Preservation work area. For more information: http://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/HWY/REGION1/I5Pres3/index.shtml

Interstate 205 Glenn Jackson (Columbia River) Bridge Preservation: A contractor is working on a joint replacement project on the I-205 Glenn Jackson Bridge. Replacing the bridge joints will require closing two lanes at a time in one direction of the I-205 Glenn Jackson Bridge during a maximum of 20 weekends (10 weekends each for I-205 north and south) through September 2010. During the duration of the project, the contractor will close lanes on the bridge weeknights between 7:30 p.m. and 5 a.m.

U.S. 26 (Sunset Highway) Cornell Road to 185th Avenue: Highway widening on U.S. 26 between Cornell Road and 185th Avenue. There will be three lanes in each direction in this section of highway along with cable barrier, widened shoulders and new pavement and striping. Work is scheduled for completion in early 2012.

Betweem Sunday, July 25 and Thursday, July 29, the contractor will be working at night. This will require left lane closures in both directions of U.S. 26 between 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. Daytime work is also planned behind barrier with no lane or shoulder closures. For more information: http://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/HWY/REGION1/US26_Mod/index.shtml

Oregon Highway 99E (MLK and Grand)
Viaduct Replacement: A contractor is working on a project to replace the Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard and Grand Avenue viaducts on Highway 99E. Lane closures on Highway 99E will only take place during nighttime hours. Daytime work hours are 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday, July 26, to Friday, July 30.

Interstate 84 (Columbia River Highway) – I-205 to 181st Avenue Preservation Project: A contractor is paving an eight-mile stretch of I-84 between I-205 and NE 181st Avenue. Work includes upgrading the lights in the tunnels connecting I-84 and I-205, replacing the center barrier and upgrading signs. Lanes will be closed during nighttime hours from 7:30 p.m. to 5 a.m. Daytime work will take place from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The contractor will begin striping between NE 207th Avenue NE 102nd Avenue. This work will require closing lanes and ramps on I-84 between 207th Avenue and 102nd Avenue each night from 7:30 p.m. to 5 a.m. Striping work is weather dependent and may be delayed due to wet conditions.
For more information: http://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/HWY/REGION1/I84_I205to181/

U.S. 26 (Powell Boulevard) Pavement Preservation Project: A contractor is working on a project to pave SE Powell Blvd. between SE 51st Avenue and I-205. Work includes installing two crosswalks at SE 75th Avenue and between SE 57th and SE 58th, improving sidewalk ramps and installing stormwater treatment planters. Paving work will take place during nighttime. Daytime lane closures on S.E. Powell will take place between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. For more information:
click here to check on updated information on

2010 Rose Festival Schedule of Events (May 28 thru June 13) - Earline Penson, Principal Broker Hasson Company Realtors Portland, Or

For the next three weeks no matter what, the Rose Spirit happens in Portland, Oregon. With three weeks of unique fun and celebration, the 103rd Portland Rose Festival opened this past Friday (May 28 at 5:00 p.m.) with a human powered vehicle parade around Waterfront Park, featuring the 2010 Rose Festival Court. Velomobiles and the Amtrak Cascades Character Clown Corps join the Festival's newest earth-friendly promotion -- the Green Men and a Little Lady -- as they help open the All-American Spirit weekend at Waterfront Village.

Click Here to see a calendar of upcoming events.

Mark your calendars for September 18th & 19th, 2010 Cathedral Park's 5th Annual Pirate Festival - Earline Penson, Principal Broker Hasson Company Realtors Portland, Or

Photo credit: delilah.loves.you

The Portland Pirate Festival is dedicated to making a positive impact in the local community. Each year PPF donates a portion of its proceeds to charities that help families.  Past recipients include the Make-A-Wish Foundation and Children's Cancer Association. PPF also contributes around fifteen thousand dollars every year to the Portland Parks Bureau's budget for park administration and maintenance and help keep the parks green!

Click Here for a link to more detailed information regarding 2010's event.

Sunday, May 16, 2010 the City of Portland kicks-off Sunday Parkways in NE Portland - Earline Penson, Principal Broker Hasson Company Realtors Portland, Or

Portland Sunday Parkways closes down several miles of road in Portland neighborhoods and opens them up for walkers, bicyclists, runners, seniors, adults, and children to enjoy traffic-free streets filled with physical activities, food, performers, and surprises.

There are SO many opportunities to be a part of Portland Sunday Parkways!

Schedule of upcoming Sunday Parkways events by area:

NE Portland - Sunday, May 16, 2010
North Portland -  Sunday, June 27, 2010
East Portland - Sunday, July 18, 2010
Southeast - Sunday, August 15, 2010
Northwest - Sunday, September 26, 2010

Click Here for more details!

What's happening in the City of Portland near you? Earline Penson, Broker Hasson Company Realtors, Portland, Or

 

BDA SPECIAL EVENTS AND BUSINESS OFFERINGS

 

Monday January 25, 2010 is the next APNBA Quarterly Meeting. Join us from 5:30pm - 8:30pm at the Junior Achievement Center at SE 78th & Foster. There will be an excellent presentation, 'Designs on Main Street' by John Barker and John Perkins relating to architectural impact on main streets and Iconic creations role in branding business districts. There will also be great Italian food from Pastinis to fulfill all your cold winter cravings for soul warming comfort food. Join us at JA biz-town to network with all your BDA peers and learn about APNBA plans to make 2010 better - economically & creatively sustainable and even more supportive of BDA endeavors! $25 pp. please RSVP Galadriel at galadriel@apnba.com and pay in advance as we are not taking $$ at the door. We look forward to seeing you there!

Gateway Area Business Association would like to invite everyone to their 2010 kickoff meeting being held on January 14that the Parkview Christian Retirement Center, 1825 NE 108th Avenue. It will start promptly at 11:45am and lunch will be available for a modest donation of $6. Bring business cards and a brochure or flyer that tells about your business as they will be holding a small group 'speed dating', so practice your best speech to tell about yourself and your business.


Our first BDA Street Festival Event of 2010 will be the Historic Mississippi Avenue Mardi Gras Event on Saturday, February 13th. Mark your calendar for a very fun and colorful day! There will be a kids parade with prizes for best, most creative, flashiest and funnies costumes. Puppet shows, fanciful masks, a kids spelling bee, mask and puppet making workshops and many more mardi gras celebratory activities.

 

City of Portland Updates

 

Learn more about the City Budget. Find out how to get your issues on the table and keep them there.

The City of Portland is hosting a "Budget 201" workshop to help you and your neighbors get the inside scoop on how the budget really works and how the community can participate in the City's budget process as effectively as possible.

The workshop will review the annual budget cycle with a special focus on when and how to get your concerns and ideas on the table.

It will share documents you can use to quickly understand what your favorite bureau or program is up to and answer your questions about them

It will provide tips and tricks to most effectively keep your issues alive for consideration throughout the development and decision making processes

The workshop goal is to answer your questions and demystify government budgeting as much as possible

Please share this opportunity with members of your association, community groups, or interested friends and neighbors!

WHAT: Community Budget 201 Workshop
WHEN: January 21, 2010, 7:00-8:30 PM
WHERE: The Portland Building, Room C, 1120 SW 5th Ave, 2nd Floor - On-street parking free starting at 7:00 PM
QUESTIONS? call Laurel Butman at 503-823-6806

Public Hearings: Portland Plan Background Reports

In January, February & March 2010 the Portland City Planning Commission will hold public hearings on the Portland Plan background reports. At the end of these hearings, the Planning Commission will recommend to City Council whether there is sufficient factual information to support goals and strategies to be developed in the Portland Plan. There are 13 background reports available: Arts and Culture, Economic Development, Energy, Food Systems, Human Health and Safety, Historic Resources, Housing, Infrastructure, Natural Resources, Public Schools, Urban Forestry, Urban form and Watershed Health. To view these reports click here.

The state of Oregon requires every city to develop a Comprehensive Plan and to update it regularly through a periodic review process. Updates must focus on the City's goals, policies and actions for the next 25 years.

If you would like to present testimony, it must be to the Planning Commission in writing by March 8, 2010. Mail written testimony to: Portland Planning Commission, 1900 SW 4th ave., Ste 7100, Portland, OR 97201 or fax to: 503-823-7800 or email comments to: planningcommission@ci.portland.or.us or click here to use the online comments form.

You are encouraged to testify in person at any of the public hearings. Bring printed copies of your statement to the hearings:

January 26, 6pm - 9pm
The Background Reports - what are they and what they say

February 9, 1:15pm - 3:00pm
Periodic Review - What it is and what information will inform it

March 9, 1:15pm - 3:00pm
Land Supply Assumptions - Identification of lands available to meet housing and employment needs - including inventory of environmentally sensitive and constrained lands.

All hearings will be held at 1900 SW 4th Ave., Rm. 2500, 2nd floor, Portland 97201.

 

PDC Meetings & Announcements

 

Lents Town Center Meetings

Wednesday, January 13, 2010, 6 - 8 PM
Lents Town Center - Transportation Task Force - Meeting No. 2
The Lents Town Center Urban Renewal Advisory Committee (URAC) meets on a bi-monthly basis to discuss project prioritization and to make funding recommendations to the Portland Development Commission. The URAC meets on the second Tuesday evening of January, March, May, July, September, and November.
For meeting location details and to confirm meeting dates and times, please contact Sue Lewis, PDC, at lewiss@pdc.us or 503-823-3331. Contact the URA Development Manager, Amy Miller Dowell.
Contact:
Juan Carlos Ocana-Chiu, 503-823-3218
Location:
Mt. Scott Community Center
5530 SE 72nd Avenue


PORTLAND MAIN STREETS WILL BE HOLDING THEIR KICK-OFF 2010 MEETING TO LET EVERYONE KNOW ABOUT THE PROGRAM AND HOW IT WORKS!

PDC and the City of Portland will be launching the Portland Main Street program on January 14 at a kick-off meeting to be held between 6:30 – 8:00 PM at the Friendship Masonic Center (5626 NE Alameda St, near the corner of 57th and Sandy). Please note that doors open at 6:00 PM and presentations begin at 6:30. Anyone interested in learning more about the Main Street Program is encouraged to attend this meeting.

Portland is joining a national movement to improve the business climates in traditional commercial districts by using a program developed by the National Trust for Historic Preservation and administered through the National Trust Main Street Center® (NTMSC). The Main Street Program advocates a return to community self-reliance and local empowerment while promoting traditional business districts. Revitalization efforts are based on the unique assets of individual neighborhoods, such as distinctive architecture, a pedestrian-friendly environment, and local ownership of businesses.

Up to four proposed neighborhood business districts, located outside of Urban Renewal Areas, may be selected as Designated Main Street Districts through a competitive application process. These organizations should be formed to include business owners, residents, representatives of neighborhood and business associations, and all other parties who have a stake in revitalizing their neighborhood business areas. Main Street Districts will receive training and resources provided by the NTMSC, and financial assistance from the City of Portland.

In order to apply, parties interested in forming a Main Street organization must attend one of the application workshops, which are being help on February 2nd and 3rd, 2010. We will be making program applications available at that meeting. The location and times for these meetings will be posted on the PDC website in early February. In the meantime, check out our website at www.pdc.us/mainstreet. You can also get more information about the National Trust at www.mainstreet.org.

Please contact Claudia Plaza, Main Street Coordinator, at 503-823-3234 or via email at plazac@pdc.us for more information.

Oregon Convention Center Urban Renewal Area Stakeholders

The Portland Development Commission has up to $1 million this fiscal year (through June 2010) to assist property owners with redevelopment, new development and tenant improvements that encourage property revitalization and wealth creation within the Oregon Convention Center Urban Renewal Area (OCCURA).

The Commercial Property Redevelopment Loan Program is intended to supplement equity contributions and traditional bank financing, and make a project feasible by filling gaps between available financing and project costs. PDC Loan terms are flexible; interest rates can be below market and the loan can be subordinate to primary financing. For additional program information click here

In addition, PDC has financial assistance programs available to help with development feasibility, façade improvements, business expansion and more. click here for more information.

To determine if a property is within the OCCURA, click here and type in the address, then go to ‘Property', then 'Development'

Rose Quarter Stakeholder Advisory Committee Meetings

These community meetings will be to review and discuss concepts for the Memorial Coliseum.

WHEN: Tuesday, January 26, 2010
WHERE: Memorial Coliseum, 300 N. Winning Way

For more information, contact Kevin Brake, 503-823-3351


Centennial Mills and the Fields Neighborhood Park

Join the development team, and other stakeholders to review schematic designs, refinement of The Fields conceptual design, and draft concepts for the pedestrian bridge linking the two projects.

WHEN: Tuesday, January 19, 2010
WHERE: Location to be announced

Building on the feedback from the December 2, 2009 Open House, further design refinements for all three projects will be presented for public review.
Contact: Lisa Abuaf, 503-823-7380

Oregon Convention Center Urban Renewal Advisory Committee Meeting

WHEN: Tuesday, January 26, 2010, 4 - 6 PM
WHERE: King Facility - 4815 NE 15th Avenue

Quarterly meeting of the Oregon Convention Center Urban Renewal Advisory Committee

Contact: Joleen Jensen-Classen, 503-823-3352


Burnside Bridgehead Public Workshop

WHEN: Wednesday, January 27, 2010, 5:30 - 7:30 PM
WHERE: bside6, 524 East Burnside Street


The second public workshop on the Burnside Bridgehead project. The draft concepts for the project will be presented for public comment and review.

Contact:
Joleen Jensen-Classen, 503-823-3352

 

METRO Comment on Proposed Urban & Rural Reserves

 

The Metro Council's action on Dec. 17 adopted a resolution that released a draft intergovernmental agreement (including a map of proposed reserves) for public comment in January. The Metro Council and Washington County, Multnomah County and Clackamas County commissions will formally consider reserves agreements in February after public comment on the current proposal. Comments will be collected on all areas of the proposal but comments are sought especially in areas where unresolved issues remain.

The Core 4 map highlights several specific questions and calls attention to the fact that there is an ongoing conversation about the total amount of critical farmland included as urban reserves and about the balance of urban reserves around the region. These questions will be highlighted in the materials prepared for the public in coming weeks.

More detailed maps as well as online comment opportunities will be available on the Metro website in early January. click here to go to the website and review updates.

 

Portland Business Alliance Events

 

JANUARY FORUM: The Future of Portland's Media Industry

Rapid changes in technology continue to change how Portlanders get their news and information. How is the media industry in Portland reacting and what does the future look like for news outlets? Newspaper publishers and others will discuss what's next for Portland media industry.

Speakers:
Richard Meeker, Willamette Week
Steve Clark, Portland Tribune and Community Newspapers

WHEN: Wednesday, January 20, 2010, 7:30am - 8:45am
WHERE: Governor Hotel, 614 S.W. 11th
click here to register.

 

East Portland Chamber Events

 

 

Good Morning East Portland weekly networking meetings
Meetings are held every Wednesday morning from 7:30am to 9:00am, hosted by a different chamber member each week. There is no charge and visitors are always welcome.

Join us as we welcome the beginning of a new year as well as celebrate where we have been.
Date: Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Time: 7:30am-9:00am
Host: East Portland Chamber Government Affairs
Location: CherryWood Village, 1417 SE 107th Avenue
Portland, OR 97216

Date: Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Time: 7:30am-9:00am
Host: Angel's Rest Bed & Breakfast - Daniel Shultz
Location: CherryWood Village, 1417 SE 107th, Portland

Click here to access additional chamber activities on their website.

 

Portland Transportation Topics

 

 

Interstate 405 - Daytime work during the week of Monday, Jan. 11, through Friday, Jan. 15, includes electrical conduit installation, tunnel lighting modification and sign work. This work will require left and right shoulder closures in both directions on I-405 and the on- and off-ramps to I-405.

During nighttime hours, the contractor will work on installing signs and lighting poles on I-405 in both directions. This work will require multiple lane closures in both directions from 10 p.m. to
5 a.m. each night.
The following ramps will close for electrical and sign work each night from
10 p.m. to 5 a.m.:

Friday, Jan. 8 and Saturday, Jan. 9: - Couch Street/Burnside Street on-ramp to I-405 northbound through Thursday, Jan. 14. - 6th Avenue on-ramp to I-405 northbound and the 12th Avenue off-ramp from I-405 northbound
Wednesday, Jan. 13, - Montgomery Street on-ramp to I-405 southbound
Wednesday, Jan. 13 and Thursday, Jan. 14 – Broadway Street on-ramp to I-405 southbound
Thursday, Jan. 14 - 6th Avenue and PGE/Salmon Street off-ramps from I-405 northbound
Thursday, Jan. 14 and Friday, Jan. 15 – 5th Avenue on-ramp to I-405 southbound

Interstate 5 (Pacific Highway) Delta Park – Victory Boulevard to Lombard Street: A contractor is widening I-5 between Victory Boulevard and Lombard Street. The 1.2-mile project includes adding a third lane to southbound I-5, constructing a new southbound entrance ramp bridge at Columbia Boulevard, widening bridges and adding shoulders to northbound I-5. Lane closures on I-5 will only take place during nighttime hours, generally between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m.

The contractor is widening the northbound side of the freeway. During the week of Monday,
Jan. 11, to Friday, Jan. 15, the contractor will perform daytime shoulder closures on I-5 in both directions, the northbound Victory Blvd off-ramp (exit 306B) and the southbound Columbia Blvd. on-ramp between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. The shoulder closures will allow the contractor to remove concrete barrier from the off-ramp and install temporary erosion control measures on the newly constructed slope. Please use caution and watch for trucks entering and exiting the work zone on the northbound Victory Blvd off-ramp (exit 306B).

The contractor has opened the new Columbia Blvd. off-ramp (exit 306A). Motorists should be aware that the alignment of the new Columbia Blvd. off-ramp requires motorists to exit I-5 approximately a quarter-mile to the south of the old Columbia Blvd. off-ramp.

During daytime work hours there will be periodic lane closures on Schmeer Road, Columbia Blvd. and the Columbia Blvd. to I-5 southbound on-ramp. Watch for shoulder closures on the northbound I-5 Victory Blvd. off-ramp. Flaggers will be on site to direct motorists and bicyclists.

Please be alert to enhanced police traffic patrols in the I-405 Preservation work area.
For more information: http://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/HWY/REGION1/I405/

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Holiday festivities are happening across the Portland Metro area. Don't miss out on an opportunity to get out and enjoy local cheer!

DON'T FORGET to RSVP for the APNBA HOLIDAY EVENT AT THE LAURELHURST CLUB ON DECEMBER 10TH - WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR EFFORTS TOWARDS THE BETTERMENT OF THE BUSINESS DISTRICT ASSOCIATION COMMUNITIES THIS PAST YEAR. Please join us for a festive buffet of appetizers, desserts, treats, numerous gift drawings, holiday cheer, music and merriment! Let Galadriel know if you'll be there to enjoy it all with us! YOU MUST RSVP BY DECEMBER 4 to gbreezy@apnba.com

Join the Lloyd District for their Annual Holiday Luncheon on December 3rd from 11:45am - 1:15pm at the Ambridge Center at 300 NE Multnomah. This will kick off their annual Ashforth Teddy Bear Drive for Children, collecting food for the Sunshine Division, pictures with Santa, a holiday gift ideas presentation and lively holiday music. Lunch is $15.

Come join the festivities the weekend of December 4 through 6 at the NE Broadway Business Association's annual Lights on Broadway celebration, the kick-off event for a season of holiday shopping and dining at local NE Broadway neighborhood merchants. The merchants in the NE Broadway neighborhood offer personalized service and unique gift ideas.

Multnomah Village will be having their Annual Holiday Village start up on December 4 with a holiday tree lighting at 6:40pm. Visit the Village this weekend to see Santa, take carriage rides, hang out at the local art galleries and shop for those holiday specials! 

Join 42nd Avenue Business Association for their morning Holiday Get Together. Cozy up with business associates and friends at the Spare Room Restaurant & Lounge, 4830 NE 42nd Avenue on December 5th from 9am - 11am.

Visit Decemberville during the holidays! Starting December 5 enjoy free Horse & Carriage Rides awaiting you along the bus routes on 13th & Milwaukie, circle the neighborhood and stop off to take advantage of great holiday specials at festively lit shops!

When in Nob Hill, stop in at the Holiday Village starting the weekend of December 5! Take a shopping break to relax and regroup! Bring the kids for Holiday Crafts, Visits from Santa & Story times. There will also be Wine Tasting for the adults. Volunteer gift wrappers will be on hand to wrap those donated packages for kids as well as yours for a mere pittance! HO-HO-HO!!! All this festivity and joy is under one roof at 635 NW 23rd, Saturdays & Sundays until Christmas. Valet parking will again be available for busy shoppers at the NW corner of 23rd & Glisan.

Cap off your Holiday kick-off by joining the folks in Hillsdale for a Holiday Sing and Chili Feed on Sunday, December 6th Chase the cold, rain and blues away with this cheerful and warming event at Food Front in the Hillsdale Shopping Center, 6344 SE Capitol Hwy, on the Veranda! 

Save the date of December 8th for the Midway Business Association Holiday Get-Together Enjoy a free buffet of hot foods & salads, a cup of cheer and enter drawings for an opportunity to win great prizes and network with your business associates.
WHEN: Tuesday, December 8, 6pm - 8pm
WHERE: American Legion Post #1, 1830 SE 122nd AVenue (between Stark & Division)

South Portland BA is hosting a Christmas Ship Parade Community Event! There will be refreshments, entertainment and great views of the annual Christmas Ship Parade! Bring the children to enjoy this delightful annual holiday lit boat show and make it a happy holiday social with your neighborhood and business community!

WHEN: Wednesday, December 16, 7:00pm
WHERE: Atwater Place Condo, Penthouse Suite, 0841 SW Gaines

Come to the Portland International District & US Bank hosted Holiday Meet and Greet! Business owners and neighbors are invited to attend and enjoy light refreshments. Share past and future successes to become better together.

WHEN: Wednesday, December 16, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
WHERE: US Bank Sandy Branch, NE 72nd & Fremont

FARMERS MARKETS AROUND TOWN

Lloyd District Farmers Market
WHEN: Every Tuesday, 10am - 2pm thru December 22, then starting again on January 15, 2010 - March 16, 2010
WHERE: Oregon Square Courtyard,
NE Holladay St., between 7th & 9th Avenues
Next to the MAX line.

If you are considering relocating to the Portland metro area and buying or selling residential real estate, consider contacting Earline Penson, Broker with Hasson Company Realtors.  Earline has over 15 years of experience in residential real estate and works with buyers and sellers in every price range. You can reach Earline directly at | 503.804.8781.