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Home Energy IQ Workshop at Kennedy School

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Pacific Power is sponsoring a Home Energy IQ Workshop on October 6th from 6:00–8:30 p.m. at the McMenamins Kennedy School Gymnasium, 5736 NE 33rd Ave. The event is free for all Pacific Power customers and includes dinner!

However, seating is limited and we are asking that everyone register ASAP to ensure we have enough catering and seating. You can register at www.pacificpower.net/energyiq .

Pacific Power is working with Energy Trust of Oregon to deliver this workshop that will educate homeowners about improving their home’s energy efficiency and lowering their electric bills. Attendees will learn how to:

• Identify your household energy use and how it changes over time.
• Take a whole-home approach to energy efficiency.
• Recognize the most cost-efficient energy improvements for your home.
• Save energy and improve your home’s comfort, health and safety.
• Reduce your environmental footprint.
• Save money with Energy Trust incentives.

Participants will receive a free Energy Saver Kit, including:

• Compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) that use 75 percent less energy, last up to seven years – depending on your daily usage – and give off natural-looking light.
• High-performance faucet aerators and showerheads that reduce water heating costs by using up to 20 percent less water – compared to standard fixtures – without impacting water pressure.

If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please feel free to contact:

Kari Greer
Community Relations
Oregon Energy Efficiency
Pacific Power
825 NE Multnomah, Ste 2000
Portland, OR 97232

(503) 813-5642 office
(503) 816-9032 cell
(503) 813-7274 fax
kari.greer@pacificorp.com

Register Now! Metro Grants Workshops

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Helping make the region a great place
Metro grants and technical assistance

The liveliest cities and neighborhoods don’t happen by accident. It takes vision, leadership and investment. But how do you turn a good idea into a great project? Metro can help.

If you have an innovative idea to integrate the natural world into your community please join us for a workshop about Metro’s Nature in Neighborhood grant programs. Participants will learn about the goals, criteria and application procedures of the grant programs as well as how to create a program plan and what resources are available to help get a project started.

The Metro Council’s 2006 Natural Areas bond measure established $15 million for the Capital Grants Program to inspire innovative partnerships that enhance ecological functions and increase the presence of nature where people live, work and play. This includes projects that acquire land for public ownership or result in a capital improvement on public land.

A workshop focusing on the Capital Grant program will be offered at two locations:

Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2010
7 to 9 p.m.
Beaverton City Hall, 4755 SW Griffith Drive

This workshop is being co-sponsored by OSU Extension, Washington County Citizen Participation Program, City of Beaverton Neighborhood Program, Clean Water Services, Tualatin Riverkeepers and the Tualatin Watershed Council.

Saturday, Oct. 2, 2010
9 to 11 a.m.
Metro, 600 NE Grand Ave., Portland

Metro’s restoration and enhancement grant program supports hands-on activities and environmental education programs that protect and contribute to watershed health in the region. The program connects community-minded people to their neighborhoods, natural areas, backyards and beyond. New this year the program will fund a small number of planning grants to assist communities in developing their projects.

One workshop will focus on Metro’s Restoration and Enhancement Grants Program

Saturday, November 13, 2010
9 to 11 a.m.
Metro, 600 NE Grand Ave., Portland

The deadline for Nature in Neighborhoods Restoration and Enhancement Grants pre-applications is 4 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2011.

To RSVP or for more information, contact Kristin Blyler at 503-797-1834 or Kristin.Blyler@oregonmetro.gov. For more information, visit www.oregonmetro.gov/grants.

Kristin Blyler
Grant program
Metro – Sustainability Center
600 NE Grand Ave.
Portland OR 97232
503-797-1834
kristin.blyler@oregonmetro.gov

Tall Grass and Weed Complaint Pilot Project

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From the Bureau of Development Services:

Contact: Ross Caron, Bureau of Development Services 503.823.4268

Effective July 19, 2010. In an effort to provide the highest level of service, while maximizing limited resources, the Bureau of Development Services has created a pilot project for the summer that allows citizens to submit online complaints accompanied with a digital photograph of tall grass and weed violations at properties within the City of Portland.

Title 29 of Portland City Code requires the owner of any property to cut and remove, and keep cut and removed all weeds, and grass that are located in lawn areas and have a prevailing height of more than 10 inches. In October 2009, BDS was forced to prioritize various enforcement/complaint types in order to effectively process the most critical cases with reduced resources. Unfortunately, limited resources have not allowed BDS to respond to tall grass and weed complaints.

“Even though tall grass and weed conditions have been deemed a lower priority, I do understand the importance of the outdoor maintenance regulations as they relate to increased vandalism, graffiti, and other conditions that can lead to neighborhood deterioration” said Paul Scarlett, Bureau of Development Services Director. “While BDS enforcement resources remain limited at this time, we are very excited to create this opportunity to allow citizens to partner with us to address tall grass and weed violations to improve the livability and safety of our community.”

To participate in the pilot project and report a property with grass and weeds in excess of 10 inches high, citizens are encouraged to submit a complaint accompanied by a digital photograph online at http://www.portlandonline.com/bds/gwcomplaints. Due to limited resources, complaints may only be submitted online and must be accompanied by a digital photograph of the reported violation.

If you have questions or concerns about this press release, please contact Ross Caron, BDS Public Information Officer, at 503-823-4268 or via email at ross.caron@portlandoregon.gov. You can also get more information regarding this pilot program by visiting http://www.portlandonline.com/bds/gwinfo.

Free lunches for Portland kids during summer months

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Free lunches — and breakfast at some locations — are available on weekdays this summer for children and teenagers, ages 1 to 18, at selected locations in the Portland area. No paperwork or hassle…just first-come, first-serve to any child who shows up. Adults welcome, though adult meals cost $3.75.
Some sites will also have fun activities such as games, swimming, and arts and crafts along with meals.
Below is one inner Northeast location.
Alberta Park — N.E. 22nd Ave. & Killingsworth St. Lunch: 11:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. June 25 – Aug. 27

For more information about other locations and times, check out this link to the PPS website:
http://www.pps.k12.or.us/departments/summer-programs/3932.htm

Open Enrollment for Ladies’ Rock Camp

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ROCK N’ ROLL CAMP FOR GIRLS ANNOUNCES OPEN ENROLLMENT FOR OCTOBER ‘10 LADIES ROCK CAMP
Fundraiser Rocks for Women Nineteen to Ninety Nine

PORTLAND, ORE – July 29,2010 – The Rock n Roll Camp for Girls, a north Portland non-profit that builds self-esteem through music creation and performance, announces its main fundraiser for 2010/11.
The Ladies Rock Camp (LRC) is now accepting applications for the fall session running from October 22-24. Each camp can have up to 55 participants, and is open to women 19 years and older. No experience necessary.
LRC is an opportunity for ladies to become empowered as they play music together in an encouraging environment. Throughout the weekend, women receive instrument instruction, form a band and work together to write an original song, which they perform at the final LRC Showcase. Over the course of the weekend, women are also offered a variety of workshops from the history of rock n’ roll to self-defense and DJ basics.
“After spending a weekend at LRC, not only did I surprise myself by learning an instrument, forming a band and playing in a concert, but I felt like there was nothing I could not do,” said Nancy Taffera-Santos, who attended LRC in 2008 and 2009. “After camp I felt so empowered that my performance at work noticeably increased. On top of the boost in self-esteem, I built new personal and professional relationships, as I spent a weekend with amazing women. I wish Rock n’ Roll Camp for Girls existed when I was growing up.”
LRC attracts women from all corners of the globe. In previous years, participants have come from New York, Europe, and as far away as Australia. Last year, the program raised more than $35,000 for the Rock n Roll Camp for Girls.
Tuition for camp is $375, and all proceeds support the Rock n Roll Camp for Girls. All levels of musical skill and experience are welcome at the camp. Ladies can choose to learn drums, bass, keyboards, vocals, or guitar. Fall session will run October 22-24.
About Rock n Roll Camp for Girls
The Rock ’n’ Roll Camp for Girls, a 501(c)3 non-profit, builds girls self-esteem through music creation and performance. Providing workshops and technical training, Rock ’n’ Roll Camp for Girls creates leadership opportunities, cultivates a supportive community of peers and mentors, and encourages social change and the development of life skills.
For more information, visit: www.girlsrockcamp.org/programs/ladies-rock-camp