KNA received this thoughtful thank you letter after we supported this great event.
Jambalaya Fest Meals On Wheels Thank You Letter.pdf
Want to help out Meals on Wheels?
http://www.mealsonwheelspeople.org/how-you-can-help/volunteer/
http://www.mealsonwheelspeople.org/how-you-can-help/donate/
and don’t forget about our wonderful Backpack Program providing weekend meals to kids in need in and around our neighborhood.
http://kingneighborhood.org/backpack-program/
-KNA
Gardening Fun
September 12th & September 19th, from 10 am to 1 pm
The King School PTA and Green King are organizing this community events. Get to enjoy the fun and the good feeling that comes from changing some ugly neglected areas into beautiful green areas. Don’t miss this opportunity to help out your community, meet your neighbors and give something back to our King community. Please RSVP if you can. Location is at King School 4906 NE 6th | Portland, OR 97211 Parking is available in the parking lot in NE 7th and Wygant
Join Green King and get updates of the event at https://www.facebook.com/greenkingproject
Or email diego@kingneighborhood.org from Green King if you have any questions.
Life’s most persistent and urgent question is “What are you doing for others?”
Martin Luther King, Jr
The events are to help restore the beauty of the King School surroundings and to do maintenance of the School Garden Project.
Gardening, connecting with neighbors and having fun
Volunteer and Win: In both events, each participant gets a chance to win a pair of tickets to Timbers 2 vs Sacramento @ Providence Park
Thanks to our funder East Multnomah Soil and Water Conservartion District
Alberta Main Street is seeking passionate volunteers who want to get involved in community and economic development. We will be having a volunteer orientation at our office Thursday, June 11th at 6:30PM. Volunteering with Alberta Main Street is a great way to make an impact in your community, gain experience in a variety of areas and meet new friends.
At the orientation you will learn about Alberta Street’s past, present and future. With many exciting volunteer opportunities for people interested in both short and long term commitments – there is an opportunity perfect for you.
Committee volunteers: Meet volunteers currently serving on Alberta Main Street committees; learn what they have accomplished and what they hope to with your help. Alberta Main Street committees include promotion, design, business development, and equity.
Special events: Volunteering at special events is a great way to get your feet wet without a long-term commitment. Our annual events include Alberta Street Fair, Sidewalk Sale, Trick or Treat Alberta Street, Holiday Events and Earth Day.
Episodic volunteers: Volunteers remove graffiti and stickers from garbage cans, provide on-call office support, clean the office and other random and sporadic tasks.
Alberta Main Street Volunteer Orientation
When: Thursday, June 11th at 6:30PM
Where: Alberta Main Street
1722 NE Alberta Street // Portland, OR 97211
RSVP Online: albertamainst.org/get-involved/volunteer/
We would love to have you join us!
On Wednesday, King NA’s monthly meeting happens, 6:30 pm,
at the offices of NECN, 4815 NE 7th.
This month’s meeting agenda:
introductions (5 mins)
fiscal sponsorship agreement (5 mins)
elections: Co-Chair, Treasurer, At-Large positions 2 and 4 (5 mins)
presentation re inclusionary zoning: Jon Ostar from Opal (20 mins)
tree inventory update (5 mins)
vote re bike parade budget (5 mins)
tree of merit (5 mins)
discussion regarding strategic planning: identifying priorities for the next 1 – 2 years (40 mins)
-e-waste (appliances/
Join us for the fifth annual spring-cleaning of NE Alberta Street!
April 18, 2015 • 10 AM – 1:30 PM.
Check-in starts at 9:30 at 18th and Alberta.
Rain or Shine.
The Earth Day cleanup is more than just a day of litter and graffiti removal; it is a day to meet your neighbors, build community and celebrate at the Golden Garbage Awards. We will provide refreshments in the morning as well as a celebration with prizes from Alberta Street businesses and food at the end of the clean up!
You will be assigned a section of Alberta Street between MLK and 33rd Avenue when you check in the morning of the event at Alberta Central – the courtyard between Umpqua Bank (1745 NE Alberta St Portland, OR 97211) and Barista at NE 18th Avenue and Alberta Street.
Please bring your own water bottle, gloves and any tools that will aid in clean up – some helpful tools include step ladders, wheelbarrows, flat head screwdrivers, pliers, razor blade scrapers.
Sign up to volunteer here!