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State of Black Oregon Event Schedule

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Urban LeagueThe Urban League of Portland’s State of Black Oregon was published in 2009 for the first time in 17 years. It confirmed that social and economic disparities and systemic disadvantage still exist for African Americans and other people of color.

The State of Black Oregon offers a plan of action. JOIN US. Hear the facts. Be part of the solution. You are invited to attend any or all of the events below as we shape a bold policy agenda to address the disparities highlighted in the report.

Marcus C. Mundy
Urban League of Portland

Join us if you can at the following events:

State of Black Oregon presentation to Multnomah County Board of Commissioners
Thursday, November 12, 9am
501 SE Hawthorne Blvd
Portland, OR 97214

Panel: Marcus Mundy, Urban League, Sheila Holden, Interstate Urban Renewal, Tricia Tillman, Office of Multicultural Health, Carolyn Leonard, Portland Public Schools

State of Black Oregon Town Hall Meeting
Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009
5:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Portland Community College,
Cascade Campus
Terrell Hall, Room 122
705 N. Killingsworth. Portland, OR

State of Black Oregon Symposium
Thursday, December 3, 9am
Smith Memorial Student Union
Portland State University
1825 SW Broadway, Portland, OR

Sunshine Dixon
Urban League of Portland
Community Organizer
10 N Russell St.
Portland, OR 97227
503-280-2618
sdixon@ulpdx.org
www.ulpdx.org
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Save the date! Join the Urban League of Portland on November 12, 2009 for their Equal Opportunity Day Awards Dinner.
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PPS Students to Operate Waffle Cart on Alberta

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News from Portland Public Schools:

Students helped design and will help manage Solar Waffle Works, a new food cart located at N.E. Alberta St. and 23rd Ave.
A new solar-powered food cart in northeast Portland serves up more than waffles.

Located at N.E. Alberta St. and 23rd Ave. and set to open this month, the small blue trailer housing “Solar Waffle Works” is a nonprofit project that helps high school graduates gain independent living skills and vocational training.

Read the full story at: http://www.pps.k12.or.us/news/1575.htm

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.

High School Plans, Building Modernization

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Big-Ideas-meeting-at-Jefferson_smallFamilies and students are encouraged to take part in two community workshops focused on creating a stronger system of high schools, as well as to modernize the school district’s outdated buildings. The workshops will be Friday, Oct. 9, at the Marshall Campus in Southeast Portland and Saturday, Oct. 17, at Rosa Parks Elementary School in North Portland.

The two workshops will follow the same format, with three sessions offered at each. Participants can attend one, two or all three of the sessions:

•9 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Building a stronger High School System
Superintendent Carole Smith proposed a plan to improve Portland Public Schools’ High School System in June. Staff members will explain how this plan promotes better outcomes for students, how it would change the current high school system, and what to expect in the coming years. Participants will have an opportunity to ask questions and express their concerns and hopes about both the model and the process.

•10:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Issues related to High School System design
Participants are invited to take part in a discussion about crucial issues related to high school design: the pros and cons of different-sized community schools and the criteria for determining locations of community and magnet schools.

•12:15 p.m.-1 p.m. Lunch break
•1 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Smart Sustainable Schools for Portland
Representatives of the PPS Office of School Modernization will offer an update on the Smart Sustainable Schools initiative. Staff members have been working for two years with the community and school building experts to develop a long-range plan to renovate and rebuild PPS schools. At this session, participants will brainstorm with architects to sketch out what a safe, smart and sustainable learning environment might look like.

PPS invites current and future high school students and their families; teachers, school staff and administrators; and community members. Students and school staff have the day off because of statewide in-service, and a free lunch will be available for everyone at the Oct. 9 gathering.

The Oct. 9 workshop will be in the cafeteria of the Marshall Campus, 3905 S.E. 91st Ave. The Oct. 17 workshop will be in the cafeteria of Rosa Parks School, 8960 N. Woolsey Ave.

Free child care will be available for children ages 3 and over. Reservations are requested: Please call 503-916-3304 or e-mail pjohnson@pps.k12.or.us. Interpretation services will be available in Spanish, Chinese, Russian, Vietnamese and Somali.

Learn more about the High School System Redesign and Office of School Modernization.

Discover Creative Solutions at Welcome the Rain!

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Welcome the RainWelcome the Rain! highlights an array of innovative, eye catching and practical stormwater solutions that will help you address wet weather concerns like leaky basements, wet spots in the yard and urban flooding.

Many workshops are offered throughout the day and cover helpful topics such as rainwater harvesting, how to build an ecoroof, wet weather bicycling tips (followed by a stormwater bicycle tour!), disconnecting your downspouts and more.

Indoor & Outdoor activities promise FUN for all ages!
Daycare provided at no cost to you!
Live Marimba music
Local businesses & community groups offering materials, resources & tips
Storytelling by Will Hornyak
Stormwater Bicycle Tour – bring your helmet!

Next Saturday, September 26th from 10am – 3:30pm

Rigler School
5401 NE Prescott Street
Portland, OR 97218

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Click here to learn more and to view the activity & workshop schedule.
Welcome the Rain is FREE and open to the public. No registration is necessary.
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Check out our fall Landscape Design Workshops!

That’s right, fall workshop season is upon us at last! We have scheduled a plethora of Naturescaping and Rain Garden workshops and registration is now open! Advanced registration is required.

Visit our workshops & events page to learn more and register online.
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