Portland Plan – Inspiring Communities Series Begins Dec. 1st

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Via the Bureau of Planning and Sustainability:

Presented by the Bureau of Planning and Sustainability, City Club of Portland and Portland State University, the Portland Plan – Inspiring Communities Series offers collaborative approaches to city policy-making and planning from national experts and local panelists. The series will highlight how other cities are tackling economic development, community health, education and equity, as well as lessons on how to create complete communities and make the most of our natural systems. The Portland Plan – Inspiring Communities Series can help us think critically about the next steps we should take as a community to become more sustainable, equitable and economically secure.

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Community Cycling Center Benefit December 9th

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From Umpqua on Alberta:

Hello community peoples,

I am sure that you may be familiar with the good work the Community Cycling Center performs throughout the year. I would imagine you also might be aware of their Holiday Bike Drive. For more information visit the following link: http://www.communitycyclingcenter.org/?page_id=24.

Umpqua Bank Alberta will be putting forward our first, annual Spirit of the Season Benefit on Thursday, December 9th from 6 to 8 PM. This year the event will benefit the Community Cycling Center. Treats will be provided by Petite Provence and spirits from Cork Wine Shop. Representatives from the Community Cycling Center will be in attendance to discuss how interested residents can get involved with the center and support the Holiday Bike Drive.

Please share this information with your area residents and come out for a good cause!

1745 NE Alberta Street

Thanks,

Robert
Robert W. Cross | store manager | alberta arts | umpqua bank | c: 503-706-8138 | t: 503-219-6161 l f: 503-287-3182
P.S. Umpqua Bank Alberta’s Build Your Block Challenge has a winner! Learn how to get involved on our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/albertaumpqua.

Early-Bird Native Plant Workshop

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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

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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

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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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