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Village Building Convergence Seeks Proposals

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From City Repair:

Dear Portland community and beyond,

The City Repair Project is proud to announce that we are now accepting proposals for community building projects for the 11th annual 10-day Village Building Convergence (VBC) held from May 27th -June 5th 2011!

Every year City Repair helps many communities around the greater Portland area gather their community together to collectively transform the uncultivated spaces that surround them into rich vibrant gathering places that strengthen the community. City Repair facilitates this “place-making” activity of transforming “spaces” into “places” year-round, but it is during the annual Village Building Convergence that most of the place-making activity takes place. Whether it’s an intersection repair project, an outdoor classroom, or just a neighborhood bench, we welcome all ideas and would love to help turn your vision into reality.

Anyone interested in doing some form of community-oriented place-making project during the VBC is welcomed and encouraged to submit a Request For Proposal (RFP). Everyone that submits a RFP by the January 28th 2011 deadline will automatically be accepted to join our planning process in which the place-making team will provide in-depth, weekly training and support to help your project succeed with flying colors. Even if you have no idea what you’d like to see happen in your neighborhood or community, please feel free to peruse and fill out the RFP form and we will be more than happy to help you get the ball rolling, the sparks flying, and the under-utilized space transforming into a vibrant welcoming place!!!

http://vbc.cityrepair.org/assets/docs/VBC11RFP.pdf

Fill out and email the above linked form to us by January 28th, 2011! Please share this with anyone that you think might be interested! If you have any questions at all, ask away, we’re here for you!

Meet your neighbors, build your dreams!

Contact:
vbcplacemaking@cityrepair.org
Placemaking Coordinator:
Sebastian Collet – 707.548.7113

Native Plant Sale Update

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2011 Native Plant Sale Update:

That’s right, it’s almost time for the Native Plant Sale! The 2011 Plant Sale will offer more beautiful bare-root trees, shrubs and perennials that are sure to please. We will send an announcement as soon as we open the Plant Sale online, but in the meantime, we wanted to keep you posted on the schedule:

The Plant Sale will open for online Pre-Orders on Saturday, January 8th. Pre-Orders will end on Sunday, February 6th. Plant Sale Pick-Up is on Saturday, February 19th at the East Mutlnomah Soil & Water Conservation District.

EMSWCD Office
5211 N. Williams Ave., Portland, OR 97217

www.emswcd.org

Community Cycling Center Benefit December 9th

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From Umpqua on Alberta:

Hello community peoples,

I am sure that you may be familiar with the good work the Community Cycling Center performs throughout the year. I would imagine you also might be aware of their Holiday Bike Drive. For more information visit the following link: http://www.communitycyclingcenter.org/?page_id=24.

Umpqua Bank Alberta will be putting forward our first, annual Spirit of the Season Benefit on Thursday, December 9th from 6 to 8 PM. This year the event will benefit the Community Cycling Center. Treats will be provided by Petite Provence and spirits from Cork Wine Shop. Representatives from the Community Cycling Center will be in attendance to discuss how interested residents can get involved with the center and support the Holiday Bike Drive.

Please share this information with your area residents and come out for a good cause!

1745 NE Alberta Street

Thanks,

Robert
Robert W. Cross | store manager | alberta arts | umpqua bank | c: 503-706-8138 | t: 503-219-6161 l f: 503-287-3182
P.S. Umpqua Bank Alberta’s Build Your Block Challenge has a winner! Learn how to get involved on our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/albertaumpqua.

SCRAP’s 9th Annual Holiday Bazaar

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How will you redefine (re)gift this holiday season? Find out at SCRAP’s Holiday Bazaar 2010! Come check out local craft vendors, a volunteer craft table, live music, food carts, a killer raffle, and gift wrapping by SCRAP!

When: Saturday, Nov. 20 and Sunday, Nov. 21, 10am – 6pm
Where: SCRAP, 2915 NE MLK Blvd, Portland, OR 97212

Music:
Paul Silveria
Celtic harpist Tyger Bailey
Raised by Television
Angela & Aubrey Webber
DJ AM Gold
Bece Kidder
Ryan Furhman & Friends

Food carts:
Hot dogs from Little Mama’s Kitchen
Chic’s Coffee, Etc.
Thai Mama Eggrolls

SCRAP
2915 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
scrapaction.org

Support King School and Get Your Books!

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Don’t dread the holiday shopping season–it can be for a good cause! King School is holding its second-annual bookfair fundraiser at the Lloyd Center Barnes and Noble store on the 27th. That’s the Saturday after Thanksgiving from noon to 5:00pm. There will be performances by one of Cleveland High School’s choral groups; King students will read their stories; volunteers will lead fun activities for the kids; and PTA volunteers will be gift wrapping all day–open to close. All you need to do is bring your shopping list and print out a voucher to give to the cashier. The vouchers are at: www.pps.k12.or.us/schools/king/.

Every purchase you make, including the in-store cafe and e-readers, will support King’s ongoing programs that raise student achievement and enrichment. Even if you don’t have shopping to do, stop by and meet the PTA and enjoy the entertainment. Find out about how parents are striving to build bridges between the school and the larger community.