Cell Towers in Residential Neighborhoods Meeting

From Respect PDX:

Are you concerned about cell towers and wireless antennas going up near homes, schools, and parks in Portland? On November 15, a standing room only crowd attended a workshop on cell towers in Portland. The people attending made it clear that Portlanders want better oversight of cell tower siting in our neighborhoods.

Join us next Tuesday, December 7, for a short meeting to finalize a plan of action and set up working committees. Our goals include changing local ordinances and making sure health impacts are a part of City policy.
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Handmade NW Formal Holiday Artisans Fair 2010

An elegant holiday shopping experience with local handcrafted wares in a stunning 1920’s historic ballroom! Over 60 local artisans! Live classical music, 100 free goodie bags, gift wrapping table and more!

Handmade NW aims to support an economy of crafters and artisans who have committed to bringing quality handmade goods to our community. We believe that the recipient of a handmade gift receives something that is one-of-a-kind, and made with care and attention that can be seen and touched—quality that is the result of skill and craftsmanship unachievable through large-scale manufacturing. Handmade NW encourages all to support the local economy, and buy local handmade gifts this holiday.

This year Handmade NW and its artisans will be “adopting” a family through Family Assistance Foundation (www.familyassistancefoundation.com/) .

When:
Date(s): Sunday, December 19th, 2010
Time(s): 11am – 5pm

Location:
The Acadian Ballroom
1829 Northeast Alberta Street
Portland, OR 97211

Go to www.handmadenw.com for more information!

Check the Handmade NW Facebook Fan Page (www.facebook.com/pages/Portland-OR/Handmade-NW/109248765808543) for updates!

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact:
Jackie Imdahl
HMNW co-founder

Handmade NW~A Crafty CO-OP!

www.handmadenw.com

Early-Bird Native Plant Workshop

Native Plants for the Urban Garden:

Come learn about the benefits of gardening with natives and get detailed information about the characteristics and growing requirements of native plants commonly used in Naturecaped yards. We’ll show you the various features of common microclimates found in urban landscapes and highlight which native plants are most appropriate for each one. Equipped with the knowledge of each plant’s desired growing conditions, and what species do best in certain microclimates, you’ll be prepared to choose which plants will work best in your own yard!

Monday, December 13th
6:00-8:30pm
EMSWCD Office
5211 N. Williams Ave., Portland, OR 97217

Register online at www.emswcd.org

King PTA Online Bookfair Through December 1st

It was good seeing many of you at the Barnes and Noble in-store bookfair last Saturday. If you couldn’t make it or if you are shopping for gifts to ship to friends and relatives this season, Barnes and Noble will continue contributing to the King PTA for every purchase online until midnight Wednesday, December 1st. Go to http://www.bn.com/bookfair and enter the bookfair ID # of 10252807 at checkout.

The purpose and goal of this fundraiser is to raise a significant amount of money, at least over $1200 in book purchases, which would benefit teachers at King to buy material that will support upcoming classroom projects and give the PTA the ability to support King School in other needed areas as well.

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NECN Holiday Party at Old Town Pizza

The Northeast Coalition of Neighborhoods is having a party – and you’re invited!

Please join NECN for a Winter Social & Holiday Bazaar

Monday, December 6, 2010
6:00pm to 9:00pm
At Old Town Pizza
Vanport Square, 5201 NE MLK Jr. Blvd.
(just north of Alberta)

  • Kick-off the holiday season & celebrate active civic engagement in our vibrant N/NE Portland Neighborhoods.
  •  Arrive early to enjoy FREE pizza on us
  •  Join the fun and socialize with Northeast Coalition of Neighborhoods’ Board of Directors and staff, local leaders & your N/NE Neighbors
  •  Enjoy music for all ages and tastes by a local DJ
  •  Buy unique holiday gifts by local artists including King’s Treasures Marketplace – featuring unique art works & fair trade items
  •  Door Prizes

Hope to see you there!

Katy Asher
Neighborhood Programs Coordinator
Northeast Coalition of Neighborhoods
4815 NE 7th Avenue
Portland, OR 97211
P: 503-823-4135
F: 503-823-3150
E: katy@necoalition.orgwww.necoalition.org

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