The fine folks who organize the Vanport Mosaic project want you to know about:

LOST CITY, LIVING MEMORIES:
Vanport Through The Voices of Its Residents
May 27th and May 29th

Join for two FREE special screenings of the 10 NEW short documentaries part of Vanport Mosaic on-going oral history project, now in its third year. Through archival footage, historic photographs, and compelling first-person narratives, this collection of community-produced short films creates a rich and elaborate “mosaic” of the vibrant community that made up the city of Vanport.

Tickets are FREE, but seating is limited and RSVP is strongly recommended. Donations are gladly accepted at the door.

Saturday, May 27th
6:30 p.m.
Vancouver Avenue First Baptist Church – 3138 N Vancouver Ave, Portland
RSVP here
We’ll open with music and the beautiful voice of Marilyn T. Keller, and Sen. Jackie Winters (flood survivor) will read the City’s  Proclamation for the Vanport Day of Remembrance. Prof. James Harrison will answer our questions about Vanport history.

Monday, May 29th
6 p.m.
Irvington Covenant Church – 4003 Northeast Grand Avenue, Portland
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With special guest Shalanda Sims, director of Vanport, The Musical, performing a few songs from the play, and reading the City’s Proclamation for the Vanport Day of Remembrance. Remarks by Nick Fish. Prof. James Harrison will answer our questions about Vanport history.

Sewer pipe inspections continue throughout the project area. Spot repair work was delayed and is anticipated to begin soon in the Williams/Cleveland alley.

• Week of May 22 – crews will continue camera inspections at various locations
• Week of May 29 – crews anticipate beginning spot repairs and replacement of lateral connections in the Williams/Cleveland alley between Jarrett and Killingsworth streets

Current work phases include:

• Video inspection crews will flush sewer with water to clear debris and then insert a video camera to document pipe and branch connection conditions.

• Perform spot repairs to the main line sewer pipe. This involves excavating small trench sections to access the pipe.
• Replace lateral connections between the main line sewer pipe and individual properties.

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This Tuesday, King NA’s land use & transportation committee hosts two guests: Dan Bower, Portland Streetcar director, to talk about possible extensions of the streetcar into inner NE; and Ben White, architect who is commissioned to draft plans for what will replace the Waagmeister building, on Alberta between 12th & 13th, and wants to consult with neighbors first.

We meet at a special location: the Emerson Street House, 1006 NE Emerson, at 7 pm this Tuesday, April 25th. See you there! 

King Neighborhood Clean-Up and Swap

Saturday, April 29th from 9 am – 1 pm!

449 NE Emerson

Killingsworth at 6th Avenue

$15-25 sliding scale

We take household items, including batteries, e-waste, furniture, mattresses, bikes and clothing.

no hazard materials (including paint, varnish, and aerosol cans)

no building materials (including drywall, plaster, glued flooring, cement)

no tires

no yard debris

Re-usable items will be offered for swap, or donated when possible.