Category Archives: community resource

Become a Contributor, Advertise

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Do you have some some internet skills, free time, and a desire to keep your neighborhood informed and connected? Become a contributor to our blog! We are here as a public service for you and we need your help to make it better and more timely. It’s easy and even if you don’t know a thing about blogging, we can teach you whatever you may need to know or you can submit stories/posts in writing and others can upload them.

Also, we now are selling advertising on the blog and e-newsletter. Rates are from $10-$30 a year! You can’t beat that for targeted distribution to King resident email boxes several times a year. More information available by contacting info@kingneighborhood.org.

Future of Covered Structure in King School Park to be Determined

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kingschoolparkPeggy Glascock of the Parks Bureau will present plans regarding the deteriorating structure at King School Park at our next meeting. Other possible topics of conversation could include: maintenance issues at the park, how the long term plan can better serve the needs of residents and farmer’s market attendees, and how the school district’s desire for a covered play area influences the decision making process of the parks bureau.

Community Youth Hotline

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Community Youth HotlineThe Community Youth Hotline is a new a communication hub for North and Northeast Portland youth who seek information and youth-appropriate opportunities within their very own community.

Speak Your Mind. Voice your concerns. Get Involved in your community. Call the community youth hotline to find out about community resources, after school programs, education support, and more. Live representive available Mon-Fri 3:00-6:30 pm, 24 hour messaging. Call 503-823-4264.

Intersted in joining our Youth Advisory Council? For more information, contact Imani Muhammad at (503) 823-4264 or hotline@necoalition.org

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

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