Can Last Thursday Be Saved from Itself?

What do you think about Last Thursday?

The Northeast Coalition of Neighborhoods is canvassing neighborhoods along Alberta and soliciting input from neighbors affected by Last Thursday. As the impact grows each year, now over 10,000 attendees on summer months, any benefit to the local economy needs to be weighed against the noise, litter, parking issues and public drunkeness. Is this an event that the neighborhoods want? Should Last Thursday continue to be regulated differently than other large events in the city? Are there ways to improve Last Thursday? The City of Portland wants to know.

Tell the Mayor:
(503) 823-4120
sam.adams@portlandoregon.gov

Commissioner Amanda Fritz
(503) 823—3008
Amanda@portlandoregon.gov

And the Northeast Coalition
of Neighborhoods:
4815 NE 7th Ave.
(503) 823-4575
info@necoalition.org

And/or your local neighborhood association:

King Neighborhood Association Meeting:
Wednesday, Sept. 8, 6:30pm,
NE Coalition office, 4815 NE 7th Ave.

Concordia Neighborhood Association Meeting:
Tuesday, Sept. 14th, 7pm,
McMenamins Kennedy School, 5736 NE 33rd Ave.

Sabin Community Association Meeting:
Monday, September 13th, 7pm
Whole Foods, 3535 NE 15th Ave.

Vernon Neighborhood Association Meeting:
Tuesday, Sept. 14th 7pm, Enterbeing, 1603 NE Alberta

NECN needs help with distribution! If you would like to get some fresh air and help get the flyer out please call 503-823-4570. They are primarily targeting between MLK, 33rd, Killingsworth and Prescott but if you would like to distribute in another area that is welcome as well.

Contact:

Shoshana Cohen
Neighborhood Programs Manager
Northeast Coalition of Neighborhoods
503-823-4570
www.necoalition.org
Shoshana@necoalition.org

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Safeway to Present Remodel Plans at KNA Meeting

Due to concerns expressed by King residents that the King Safeway remodel will fall short of community expectations and City landscaping code, Safeway representatives plan to attend Wednesday’s meeting to explain the proposal. Interested parties are encouraged to provide input that may be included in KNA’s comments to the Bureau of Planning and Sustainabilty.

Neighborhood Economic Development Roundtable

Neighborhood Economic Development Roundtable
Monday, September 13, 2010
8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Portland State University | Smith Memorial Ballroom | 1825 SW Broadway

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Help shape neighborhood economic development in Portland!

How can PDC and the community be more effective at neighborhood economic development?

Join national and local experts, city decision-makers, and other community leaders for a day of learning, interaction, and dialogue
Your input is vital to develop a guiding strategy to:
• Expand economic opportunity and grow jobs
• Create community/public/private partnerships
• Develop new resources for neighborhoods
• Build capacity for local organizations
• Implement community action projects

Space is limited.

Register today to contribute your expertise and vision.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

For more information, visit us online at www.pdc.us/cedroadmap
or call 503.823.2384

Event is free. Lunch will be provided. Translation and childcare available upon advanced request.

Support Your Local Schools with Project Community Care

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Get your community schools ready for fall by coming out to your King public schools, King and Sabin. Along with most other PPS schools, they will have their events on Saturday, August 28th from 9:00-noon. We will be weeding, cleaning, painting and doing general upkeep of the grounds. Meet the new King Principal, Kim Patterson and get involved with the PTA as a parent or community member.

Pre-register at
www.community.pps.k12.or.us.
Questions? Call 503-916-3078 or
e-mail ajackso2@pps.k12.or.us
Your efforts will make a difference for students and the neighborhood.
Interested in additional volunteer opportunities? Visit www.community.pps.k12.or.us to select opportunities such as landscaping, tutoring, painting and more!

There will be a Community Appreciation Barbeque after the event at Clarendon-Portsmouth K-8 School, 5103 N. Willis Blvd. from 1-4 p.m.
Free food, live music, back-to-school information and more!

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