Former CEO Donates Computer Lab to King School

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New at King School is the Sam K. Duncan International Media Lab. Today saw its dedication with a visit from the former OfficeMax CEO.

In line with the school’s transformation to an International Baccalaureate program, the state of the art equipment will allow King students to research and collaborate with students of other IB schools around the world. After the official ribbon cutting, there was an all-school assembly, treats, and then classes took turns trying out the new space and equipment on this last day of school. As part of a grant from the Oregon State Department of Education, first year King Principal Patterson plans to hire a technology instructor to get maximum utility from the new asset.

Mr. Duncan wanted to help a school in need and King School seemed a fitting recipient since Dr. King was a great inspirational figure to him growing up in Arkansas. He is now retired after working his way up through the world of retail at ShopKO and Fred Meyer, starting as a clerk in an Albertson’s store.

Garage Sale Tomorrow–Bring Out Your Stuff!

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We are still entering registrations as they trickle in for our first Garage Sale Day. It has been a learning experience and we will be much smoother next year. After your sale, let us know how it went and what to do differently. Make sure your sale is listed before tonight by going to the large map page with details.

Tell every last soul you know via Facebook or however people communicate these days to come and tour the sales and while they’re at it, to like the KNA Facebook page.

Registrations received after the deadline may not receive a yard sign due to the cutoff time to print them but you will be listed on the map. Again, let us know how to improve the whole event for next year and what the best date for next year’s sale would be.

Second Saturday Chat–June 11th

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From Representative Lew Frederick:

Dear Friends and Neighbors,

June’s Second Saturday Chat is this Saturday. The Session should be over by the time of the July gathering, but as I write this there is much still under way. Hope to see you at Reflections Coffee Shop, 446 NE Killingsworth, on Saturday, June 11 at 9:00 AM. As always, THANKS to Gloria for letting us, and other community groups, use this space. Please show her some love by buying coffee and goodies while you’re there.

As the session winds down…
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Eat, Drink for the NE Tool Library, June 9th

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From NEPTL:

Come out and join us for a fundraiser and a fun evening at No Ho’s. The tool library needs financial support to keep up with it’s growing needs (tool, technology, rent, etc.)

NoHo’s Hawaiian Cafe (Fremont location) is hosting a big fundraiser to support the Northeast Portland Tool Library. All day long (11am-9pm), NoHo’s is graciously offering to donate 20% of all food (and alcohol!!!) purchases to the tool library.

■Thursday, June 9th 11am-9pm
■NoHo’s Hawaiian Cafe 4627 NE Fremont Ave
Here is a link to NoHo’s Yelp page. Good stuff!

Tell all your friends and family. See you on the 9th!

NEPTL must be mentioned for the proceeds to make it to NEPTL appropriately. Please, print the coupon below and show it to your server before paying.