Category Archives: Education

‘Plan Ahead for College’ event tomorrow night at Umpqua Bank.

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Umpqua Bank Alberta will be hosting an event for families to “Plan Ahead for College” on Thursday, October 11th @ 6:30 pm.  Kyle Hunter of Umpqua Investments will speak in detail on the Oregon College Savings plan and answer questions from the audience.  We will be providing some light food and beverages as well.

Please feel free to contact D’von Jacobs at Umpqua Bank Alberta @ (503) 219-6161 or via email at DvonJacobs@umpquabank.com if you have any further questions or would like to RSVP.

Umpqua Bank – Alberta — 1745 NE Alberta Street

The King Neighborhood Association thanks Umpqua Bank for being a sponsor of our summer 2011 Movie in the Park, How to Train Your Dragon.

“ABC’s of Land Use” Workshop

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Learn the basics of how the City of Portland’s land use and development review processes work. Get hands-on experience with a land use review case study, including review of a development proposal and site plan, identification of relevant issues, and effective ways to respond to the approval criteria.

“ABC’s of Land Use” Workshop
Saturday, October 22, 2011
9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Historic Kenton Fire House

Introduction by Mary Jaron Kelley, North Portland Neighborhood Services. Presented by Barry Manning–Bureau of Planning and Sustainability, and Paul Leistner–Office of Neighborhood Involvement.
Refreshments will be provided. The workshop is free. Pre-registration is required. Space is limited to 40 people.
Register online; http://www.portlandonline.com/oni/index.cfm?c=49302&
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Public Meetings to Discuss “Respectful Traveling” on Williams

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From PBoT:

Dear North Williams Community Members,

This summer, the City of Portland will run a special educational campaign to encourage safe and respectful traveling on North Williams.

While discussions about changes to the roadway continue as part of the North Williams Traffic Safety Project, we have heard loud and clear from the community that how people interact with one another while traveling up North Williams is just as important as engineering, and that conditions on the street feel dangerous today and should be addressed as soon as possible.

Please come to a special brainstorming meeting to answer these questions:
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Learn How to Achieve Net Zero Energy Use

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From Solar Oregon:

There is still time to register for this evening’s
Goal Net Zero Interest Group meeting!

Join us for a presentation by Joe Johnson, architect and LEED AP, on the feasibility of reaching net zero goals in existing residences through energy conservation measures. This discussion will raise issues important to building professionals and home owners alike.

We look forward to seeing you this evening!

>> Click here to register

Each meeting costs $5.00 for dues-paying Solar Oregon members and $10.00 for non-members. Payment is due at the door, and can by made by cash or check.

Spanish Summer Camps and Adult Intensive Classes

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Tierra Educational Center (TEC) at 2915 NE MLK Blvd (2nd floor of SCRAP’s building) has expanded to offer Spanish Summer Camps for children ages 4-11, in addition to the center’s wide range of adult, children, and family classes for Spanish learners of all ages and levels.

Summer is an excellent time to offer your child Spanish language education when their minds and bodies are alert and open to new ideas and activities. TEC Spanish Summer Camps provide small group, intensive exposure to the Spanish language and Latin American culture…all through the lens of play and music. Treat your child to a summer vacation abroad, without having to leave town!

Camps will be divided in two groups (5-10 students) of 4-6 year olds and 7-11 year olds and held Monday-Friday 9am-12pm July 25-29th and August 15-19th.

And for Mom and Dad, new morning Spanish Intensive courses for Beginner and Intermediate students will be offered July 12-August 11th. Weekly evening classes, private lessons, and family classes are available year-round at a flexible schedule. Visit www.tierracenter.com for more information, or call 503-213-3677.