Solarize Northeast Returns

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Installing solar is affordable and easy! Come learn how and why at a free community introductory workshop:

Sunday, February 12 11AM, Umpqua Bank, 1745 NE Alberta
Thursday, February 16 6PM, NECN, 4815 NE 7th Ave.

Contracts signed by February 29, 2012 receive an early bird discount!

Additional dates are planned for March and April. Visit solarize.necoalition.org/calendar for more information.

Interested neighbors enjoy savings through community-driven, bulk purchase of solar panels. Solarize Northeast hosts workshops to educate residents about solar options, site assessment, installation, and financing options. Sign up for updates and register for the program at our website: solarize.necoalition.org

The Northeast Coalition of Neighborhoods gives thanks to: Solar Oregon, Mr. Sun Solar, the City of Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability and Umpqua Bank.

Black History Month–Day 9

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In honor of Black History Month, here are few profiles of contributors to history of African descent:

Gerald A. Lawson

Anyone who owns a Playstation, Wii or Xbox should know Lawson’s name. He created the first home video game system that used interchangeable cartridges, offering gamers a chance to play a variety of games and giving video game makers a way to earn profits by selling individual games, a business model that exists today. Lawson, who died last year at age 70, is just beginning to be recognized by the gaming industry for his pioneering work. Continue reading →

Black History Month–Day 8

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In honor of Black History Month, here are few profiles of contributors to history of African descent:

Garrett Morgan

(1873-1963), In 1914 a Black inventor named Garrett Morgan invented the gas mask.  It was used by many rescue agencies to save many lives.  Also during World War 1, the gas mask was very important in protecting american solders from poison gas attacks.  He also invented the traffic lights that we use today.

Norbert Rillieux


(1806-1894), Norbert Rillieux was a Black inventor who invented the multiple effect vaccum pan evaporator.  This device improved the quality of sugar.  Rillieux’s work still impacts the sugar industry and the manufacture of soap, glue, condensed milk and other products.  Charles A. Brown, a chemist with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, described Rillieux’s invention as “the greatest in the history of American chemical engineering.”  Rillieux also developed a plan for a sewer system for New Orleans that would have greatly improved the health conditions there.  The city government rejected the plan because he was black. Continue reading →

February KNA Agenda

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King Neighborhood Association General Meeting
King Neighborhood Facility, 4815 NE 7th Avenue
http://kingneighborhood.org
February 8, 2012 – 6:30 to 8:45 pm

KNA General Meeting Agenda

6:30 Welcome and introductions; approval of minutes and agenda; announcements.

6:40 Recent crime on Alberta Street: a discussion with the Portland Police, neighbors, business owners, and Celeste Carey of City of Portland’s Crime Prevention.

7:15 Katy Kanfer: From Soil to Soul: food security and the King Neighborhood.

7:20 Alan Silver: The Portland Playhouse, and its application for a conditional use permit to use the building at 6th & Prescott: an update.

7:30 Scott Cohen: Neighborhood Greenways.

7:40 Brian Weaver: the 2012 King Neighborhood Clean-up.

7:50 Irek Wielgosz: King Neighborhood Land Use/Economic Development study and action. N. Williams development. Developing a land use study team.

8:00 Safety and livability update, and quick thoughts on how we can address youth violence in our neighborhood in upcoming discussions.

8:05 Katy Kanfer: Movie in the Park 2012: is KNA ready to commit to putting this event on, and fundraising for it? Are there ideas for other summer events we’d like to see?

8:10 Katy Asher updates us on the Northeast Coalition of Neighborhood’s work in the larger inner N/NE neighborhoods.

8:20 Jeff Scott: Jackson’s convenience store, alcohol sales, and a good neighbor agreement.

8:25 Tree Inventory Project: an update? A possibility for King this year?

8:30 Alan Silver: a proposal for KNA’s 2012 board elections.

8:32 Neighborhood garage sale: will we organize this again?

8:36 Communications: a KNA brochure! Other ideas for outreach?

8:45 Closing thoughts.

The King Neighborhood Association meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 6:30 in the King Neighborhood Facility at 4815 NE 7th Avenue, unless another location has been designated ahead of time. Our next meeting will be held on March 14, 2012. You can subscribe to our electronic newsletter and check out our community calendar at www.kingneighborhood.org. You can send us an email at info@kingneighborhood.org. Find us on facebook at http://www.facebook.com/kingneighborhood.