The Right to Read — Free Documentary Film Showing October 5th

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The Right to Read shares the stories of an activist, a teacher, and two American families who fight to provide our youngest generation with the most foundational indicator of life-long success: the ability to read.” 

The I Am Learning Foundation is hosting a screening of The Right to Read documentary film at Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School on Oct. 5th. This film seeks to spread awareness about the literacy crisis happening in our country. Following the viewing there will be a panel discussion with local educators addressing this issue here in Portland Public Schools.

Event Time: Doors open at 5:30pm, film starts at 6:00pm. 
Location: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School, 4906 NE 6th Ave, Portland, OR 97211 (Please enter at the doors on 6th, next to the playground.) 

This is a free event and childcare as well as snacks will be provided. 

Please contact info@iamlearningfoundation.org for special accommodations. For more information about The I Am Learning Foundation, please visit our website at: https://www.iamlearningfoundation.org/  

October 3rd, 2023, King Neighborhood Association Meeting

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Please join us for the October meeting of the King Neighborhood Association. Find out what’s going on in King Neighborhood, meet your neighbors, talk about current issues, and find out about volunteer opportunities.

Time: October 3rd, 2023 06:00 PM Pacific Daylight Time (US and Canada)
Where: NECN Building, 4815 NE 7th Ave, Portland, OR 97211
Virtual via Google Meet: meet.google.com/qds-wskd-hqz

For those that haven’t been there before, the NECN building is adjacent to Dr. Martin Luther King Junior Elementary School, and the entrance is on the 7th Avenue side. Parking is in the school parking lot, where the King’s Farmers Market is held. Or you can park in the 6th Avenue cul-de-sac on the other side of the parking lot, next to King School Park.

September 5th, 2023, King Neighborhood Association Meeting

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Please join us for the September meeting of the King Neighborhood Association. Find out what’s going on in King Neighborhood, meet your neighbors, talk about current issues, and find out about volunteer opportunities.

Time: September 5th, 2023 06:00 PM Pacific Daylight Time (US and Canada)
Where: NECN Building, 4815 NE 7th Ave, Portland, OR 97211
Virtual via Google Meet: meet.google.com/hrb-fptv-nft

For those that haven’t been there before, the NECN building is adjacent to Dr. Martin Luther King Junior Elementary School, and the entrance is on the 7th Avenue side. Parking is in the school parking lot, where the King’s Farmers Market is held. Or you can park in the 6th Avenue cul-de-sac on the other side of the parking lot, next to King School Park.

Community Event with Commissioner Gonzalez and Your Neighborhood Firefighters

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Commissioner Gonzalez has announced the second of his community outreach events aimed at fostering authentic connections between local businesses, your neighborhood firefighters, members of our neighborhoods and himself! This event will take place Thursday, August 17th from 9:30am-10:30am at Fire Station #14 located at 1905 NE Killingsworth Portland, OR 97211.

This is an opportunity to come together over some delicious neighborhood pastries and engage in meaningful conversations with our local heroes, as well as Q&A session with Commissioner Gonzalez. Whether you have questions to ask, wish to express your gratitude to our first responders, or simply wish to connect with fellow community members, this is the perfect opportunity to do so. We encourage you to bring your friends, family, and neighbors to make this event even more special!

To help Commissioner Gonzalez’s team plan accordingly, please let them know if you’ll be joining by RSVPing to this event no later than Monday, August 14th. An accurate head count would be much appreciated, so please include the number of guests you’re planning to join with you. You can do this by emailing Nicholas.Coffey@portlandoregon.gov and please include “RSVP” in the subject line.

Please spread the word, invite your friends and neighbors, and help make this event a memorable gathering for our Northeast community!

August 8th, 2023, King Neighborhood Association Meeting

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Please join us for the August meeting of the King Neighborhood Association. Find out what’s going on in King Neighborhood, meet your neighbors, talk about current issues, and find out about volunteer opportunities.

Time: August 8th, 2023 06:00 PM Pacific Daylight Time (US and Canada)
Where: NECN Building, 4815 NE 7th Ave, Portland, OR 97211

For those that haven’t been there before, the NECN building is adjacent to Dr. Martin Luther King Junior Elementary School, and the entrance is on the 7th Avenue side. Parking is in the school parking lot, where the King’s Farmers Market is held. Or you can park in the 6th Avenue cul-de-sac on the other side of the parking lot, next to King School Park.