Trying to follow the flurry of information, commentary, and meeting schedules regarding the Alameda/Sabin reboundary issue? Sabin School parents have set up a blog to make the discussion open to everyone. If you are a Sabin parent and want to post to the blog, contact Nick Johnson at: nicholas.d.johnson@gmail.com
Here’s the link: http://sabinparents.org/
From Curious Comedy Productions:
We sure are excited for what’s coming up at Curious Comedy Theater this weekend. Fertile Ground – Portland’s new works theater festival – is back and we have lots of shows and activities to celebrate.
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From Katy Asher of NECN:
At this month’s Safety and Livability Team Meeting, Chief Reese of the Portland Police Bureau gave a presentation about staffing and coverage in the North/Northeast precinct. He and his staff are actively seeking input regarding the way they structure their next budget, and have a survey they would like to have completed by community members by January 27, 2011.
Attached below is a PDF copy of the presentation he and his staff provided us.
The link below will take you to an online version of the survey if you or your neighbors are interested in completing it:
http://www.portlandonline.com/police/index.cfm?c=43843
Please feel free to call or email if you have questions or would like more information.Katy Asher
Neighborhood Programs Coordinator
Northeast Coalition of Neighborhoods
4815 NE 7th Avenue
Portland, OR 97211
503-823-4135
www.necoalition.org
2011-2012 CWSP Grant Application and Workshops
Now Accepting Applications!
The Community Watershed Stewardship Program is now accepting applications. CWSP provides annual stewardship grants of up to $10,000 for community projects that protect and enhance watershed health.
Funded projects engage the community and benefit the watershed and can include education, stormwater management, restoration, pavement removal, community gardens, and more.
Please visit the CWSP website to learn how to apply, view resources for grant writers, and download the 2011-2012 application packet.
Applications are due Friday April 8th at 4 PM.
Community Watershed Stewardship Information Sessions
Join the CWSP at one of our upcoming community events to learn about the application process and talk to others involved in community watershed stewardship. Your RSVP to Garrett Phillips at 503-823-7917, or garrett.phillips@portlandoregon.gov, is appreciated but not required.
Saturday, January 22nd
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Central Library
801 SW 10th Avenue
Wednesday, January 26th
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Kenton Library
8226 N. Denver
Thursday, February 17th
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
East Portland Community Center
Multipurpose Room 3
740 SE 106th Avenue
We’re here to help
Call Garrett Phillips or Bridger Wineman at 503.823.7917 to talk about specific project ideas or learn how to become involved in watershed stewardship in your community. We can help with project scoping, refer you to technical expertise, and help you make connections with other groups.
Metro, the City of Portland, Multnomah, Washington and Clackamas Counties want to ensure you know about their joint community resource the Regional Green Building Hotline. The Hotline provides practical and impartial information about green home strategies, resources and incentives for new and existing commercial and residential projects in the region. We’ll answer your questions about ways to reduce your carbon footprint, renewable energy, indoor air quality, salvage, training workshops and more. The Hotline is a bridge to the information, programs and local resources to help you be as green as you would like to be.
Inquiries are welcomed from homeowners, renters, real estate professionals, non-profits, contractors, students, developers, business owners and design professionals in the tri-county area. It is the Hotline’s intent to inspire callers (not overwhelm!) to incorporate as many sustainable choices, either material or behavioral, into their projects as possible. The Hotline can also help callers overcome barriers and obstacles they have around green building.
A great place to start is right where you are, know which resources are available and take it one day at a time. How can you get money back on my stormwater/sewer bill? What actions can you take to save on your home energy use? Where can you tour a green home? When is the next class on rain gardens? What is the WaterSense label? How can I retrofit my house to age-in-place? Can I get a rebate for planting a tree? Call us!
The FREE Regional Green Building Hotline can help! 503.823.5431
www.buildgreen411.com
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