Category Archives: Community Involvement

Bobby Fouther to Receive Spirit of Portland Award

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Bobby FoutherBobby Fouther, dance instructor, artist, member of the Oregon Ballet Theatre outreach staff, and tireless King School supporter and volunteer has been selected to receive the “Independent Spirit Award” for his work in the community. I hope you can attend the ceremony and celebrate. Admission is free to all.

25 winners will be receiving the coveted 2009 Spirit of Portland Award during an evening ceremony at the Portland Center for the Performing Arts Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009 starting at 7 p.m. The group of winners includes those chosen in various categories by the Selection Committee last week and those selected by Council members to receive the newly created Commissioner’s Award.

The Award Ceremony will be held in the Newmark Theatre, one of the PCPA’s three theatres. A reception with cake and beverages in the spacious lobby downstairs will follow. The Newmark Theatre is located inside Antoinette Hatfield Hall, 1111 SW Broadway at the Main Street intersection in downtown Portland.

Workshop Series on Using Video and Social Media

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Central Northeast Neighbors and Portland Community Media:

Reach more people! Learn how to tell your stories with video! You can make community media, too!

SmartAccess™ Center at Central Northeast Neighbors Coalition (CNN) Opens October 27th!

What: FREE Orientation to the new SmartAccess™ Center: overview and goals of SmartAccess™ workshops, the history and mission of Portland Community Media, the role that community media plays in civic life and community engagement through civic media, advocacy and storytelling. It’s also a celebration of this new and exciting partnership!

When: Tuesday, October 27th 6:30-8:30 pm. This orientation is required and a prerequisite to participate in any of the workshops below offered at CNN.

Where: Central Northeast Neighbors (CNN) 4415 NE 87th, just north of Sandy Blvd. (the location for all workshops)

How to register for the Orientation, Workshops, and Language Interpretation: Please email Cece Hughley Noel, SmartAccess™ Administrator at Portland Community Media, cece@pcmtv.org 503-288-1515 x121

SmartAccess™ Center Fall Workshops at CNN

DIY Video: Using Your Camcorder to Produce and Share Videos
DIY Video covers how to effectively use your camcorder or Flip video camera to produce the best possible results. Selected topics covered will include affordable lighting options, consumer grade cameras, inexpensive microphones, and low-cost or free editing software! [Participants need to bring their own camcorder/camera to this interactive workshop.]
Tues., Nov. 3, 6:30 – 8:30 pm or Thurs., Nov. 5 6:30 – 8:30 pm Capacity: 8 participants, 1 session – $10

Social Networking: Using Facebook, MySpace and LinkedIn
This workshop is an introduction to using the internet and new media tools to effectively communicate on the web. Participants will be able to set up an online social networking account, using tools such as Facebook, MySpace and LinkedIn to share information about their group, cause or organization. [Participants need to have basic keyboard skills and an email address to sign on to services.]
Tues., Nov. 10, 6:30 – 8:30 pm or Thurs., Nov. 12, 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Capacity: 8 participants, 1 session – $10

Social Media: Getting Your Videos on the Web
This introductory workshop will help you learn how to upload videos from your camera or other source onto web sites, such as YouTube™ or blip.tv. Participants will learn tips and tricks for shooting, editing, compressing and uploading to the web and how to effectively use the net to increase views and networking opportunities. [Participants should bring a QuickTime clip less than five minutes long that they would like to upload or a sample video can be provided.]
Tues., Nov. 17, 6:30 – 8:30 pm or November 19, 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Capacity: 8 participants, 1 session – $10

*Register for the series and pay only $25 for all three classes!

Are you curious about community media? Take a look at this project from a recent workshop. To see an example of what you can do Click Here!

More information will be posted on the CNN web site www.cnncoalition.org

Portland Parks Off Leash Policy Open House

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Portland Parks & Recreation’s Dog Off-Leash Open House will be a chance for the community to learn more about how well PP&R’s off-leash program is doing.

PP&R will also introduce the concept of an Off-Leash Advisory Group to help guide the Bureau in addressing ongoing management of its off-leash program. Interest forms will be available during the meeting and afterward at www.portlandparks.org for those who wish to be considered for the advisory group.

Please feel free to post or share the attached Open House flyer. For more information about the Open House or the Off-Leash Advisory Group, please contact Ali Ryan of Portland Parks & Recreation at ali.ryan@ci.portland.or.us or 503-823-2967.

Monday, October 26
7:30 p.m.
Community Music Center, 3350 SE Francis St.

Input Needed on Community Needs

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Portland, Gresham, and Multnomah County invite you to participate in 7 community meetings in October, November, and December 2009.

Your comments will help us set priorities for the 2010-2015 Consolidated Plan. The Plan will guide how federal resources will be spent locally for the next five years on housing that is affordable to low- and moderate-income households, expanding access to economic opportunities, and programs serving the homeless and people with special needs.

Community Meetings
• Impact of the Recession: October 21, 2009, 6-8 pm: Floyd Light Middle School, 10800 S.E Washington St.
• Equitable Access to Services: October 28,2009, 6-8 pm: King Elementary School, 4906 NE 6th Avenue
• Industry Challenges to Developing Rental Housing: November 4, 2009, 3-5 pm: United Way Board Room, 619 SW 11th Avenue
• Affordable Homeownership: November 5, 2009, 6-8 pm: New Columbia Community Center, 4605 N. Trenton
• Impediments to Fair Housing: November 12, 2009, 6-8 pm: East Portland Community Center, 740 SE 106th Avenue
• Homeless Issues: November 18, 2009, 4-5:30 pm: First United Methodist Church, 1838 SW Jefferson St.
• Housing Needs of our Aging Population: Dec. 2, 2009, 1-3 pm: Mittleman Jewish Community Center, 6651 SW Capitol Hwy.

Four Ways to Comment
1. Write a letter:
Pat Mobley, Housing & Community
Development Commission Chair
421 SW 6th Avenue, Suite 1100
Portland, OR 97204
2. Send an e-mail:
bryan.swisshelm@ci.portland.or.us
3. Leave a voicemail:
503-823-2396
503-823-6868 TTY
4. Comment Online:
www.portlandonline.com/phb/conplan

All meetings are accessible to people with mobility impairments.
Refreshments will be provided.
Interpreters and childcare are available upon request. Call 503-823-2396 three business days in advance of the meeting to request these services. For more information, please visit: www.portlandonline.com/phb/conplan.
Refreshments will be provided

Community Feedback Sought

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OurUnitedVillagesCommunity Outreach of Our United Villages (OUV) would like your recommendation or referral. They are hosting Community Feedback Sessions on October 28th and 29th. The feedback shared at these sessions will help them determine topics for future conversations that provide benefit to the community as a whole. Their mission is to strengthen the social vitality of communities and they are interested in what that looks like for people. They value your input and greatly appreciate your participation. If you cannot attend one of the sessions, recommend someone else who would love to share their ideas. A written feedback form is also available. They would like to confirm participants by October 21.

Dates for sessions:
October 28th – 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
October 29th – 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

OUV Conference Room, 3625 N. Mississippi Ave