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SALT to Address Sabin Reboundary

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From the NECN Safety and Livability Team:

Chris Lopez from NECN’s Safety & Livability Team here.

SALT has added a community discussion on the Grant High School Boundary Advisory Committee to its agenda for this coming Monday’s meeting. The prospect of a boundary change between feeder schools in the Grant cluster has fomented discontent within our Northeast Portland neighborhoods and SALT would like to give our neighbors another venue and opportunity to voice their hopes and concerns for an amicable solution.
Although the neighborhoods may have different perspectives on this issue, this is an opportunity to discuss common concerns or suggestions.

In addition, the Police Bureau will be making a presentation regarding budgeting priorities and soliciting feedback (probably at a later date) on community priorities for the police budget. We have added a few more items to our original agenda which is attached to this email.

The SALT meeting is this Monday, January 17th at the NECN offices, 4815 NE 7th Ave. It starts at 6:30pm and should adjourn by 8:30pm.

Hope to see you there,

Chris Lopez
Chair, NECN Safety & Livability Team

Meeting Agenda

PPB Seeks Citizens to Ride Along

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Officer Ryan Bren addresses KNA

King Officer Bren

At the last meeting of the King Neighborhood Association, King patrol officer Ryan Bren reiterated his invitation for neighbors to participate in ride alongs with the him as he patrols our neighborhood. By doing so, people can get a first hand perspective of policing in our community and share their concerns directly with an officer working directly on the street.

King Representative, Irek Wielgosz, spoke highly of his experience taking part in a ride-along in the past. He recommended that others take part. By being out on the street with the officer, issues that may go unnoticed by the officer as he drives by in a patrol car can be brought to the officer’s attention and given context.

You can arrange a ride along by contacting Officer Bren at ryan.bren@portlandoregon.gov or by calling the North Precinct at 503-823-5700.

Citywide Tree Project Open House on Wednesday, January 19

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From the Bureau of Planning and Sustainabillity:

Residents invited to talk with City staff and Urban Forestry Commissioners about the upcoming proposal to City Council

Open house about the Citywide Tree Project, a citywide project to enhance Portland’s urban forest through regulatory improvement and improved customer service

Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2011, 4:30 – 7 p.m.
1900 SW 4th Ave., Suite 2500A
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Got Ideas? Get Money to Build Your Own Portland

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From the City of Portland:

A pool of money is available for community based projects initiated, designed and run by youth 21 and under. The Youth Action Grants Program will provide grants of up to $1,000 to any youth in Portland who want to take action that makes Our Bill of Rights: Children + Youth a reality!

CLICK HERE to view the grants guidelines & sample application.
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Upcoming Comedy Shows, Classes at Curious Comedy

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From Curious Comedy Productions:

Hello Curious Comedy Community!

This week is an exciting one for us here at Curious – above and beyond the prospect of snow!

Thursday, we have our first Fertile Ground show of the festival, Triskaidekaphilia (Just My Luck), a one man show featuring Jimmy Radosta. Using a strange brew of true-life stories mixed with twisted renditions of classic karaoke hits, Radosta recounts his rocky relationship with misfortune. Show at 8pm, Doors at 7:30pm. $10.

Friday, catch a sneak peek of Jean Louis in Communicatos, the duo’s newest sketch show featuring Curious founders, Bob Ladewig and Stacey Hallal. Bonus long-form improv show performed by the Curious Comedy Playas! Show at 8PM, Doors 7:30. $12 advance, $15 at the door.
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