Halloween Hocus Pocus

Posted on October 20, 2010 by King Neighborhood Association

Umpqua Bank on Alberta will be celebrating Halloween on Saturday, October 30th at 11:30 AM with a variety of ghoulish programming for the neighborhood’s little ones. The scary happenings are as follows:

o 11:30 – Magic Show with Brian Proctor of Brian Proctor Magic (http://www.brianproctormagic.com/)
o 12:00 – Pumpkin Coloring
o 12:30 – Little Scary People Costume Contest

Umpqua Bank will provide the magic, pumpkins, coloring, and foodstuffs for the kids. You provide the kids in costume. For more details, contact Jenny Lay (JennyLay@umpquabank.com) at the Alberta store.

Liquor Licenses up for Renewal

Posted on October 19, 2010 by King Neighborhood Association

All liquor licenses North of Burnside within the Portland City Limits (East &West) will expire on January 1^st, 2011, unless renewed by the Oregon Liquor Control Commission (OLCC). As part of the renewal process, the City of Portland makes recommendations to the OLCC on renewal applications using information gathered from neighbors, community organizations, and public safety officials. The City of Portland is home to approximately 2,500 liquor license establishments, about half of which are coming up for renewal. Neighbors, Neighborhood and Business Associations, and Community Organizations have a very important role in this process.
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Poisonous Pokeweed Invades Portland

Posted on October 18, 2010 by King Neighborhood Association

Portland property owners are reporting more sightings of pokeweed, an invasive plant relatively new to the area. Pokeweed is native to the southeastern United States, and is also found in the Midwest and all along the East Coast. Now it’s popping up around the Pacific Northwest.

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Free Ecoroof Seminars

Posted on October 17, 2010 by King Neighborhood Association

Two Upcoming Seminars Target Homeowners, Professionals

Ecoroofs replace conventional roofing with a living, breathing vegetated roof system. An ecoroof consists of a layer of vegetation over a growing medium on top of a synthetic, waterproof membrane. An ecoroof significantly decreases stormwater runoff, saves energy, reduces pollution and erosion, and helps preserve fish habitat. Ecoroofs also absorb carbon dioxide, cool urban heat islands, and filter air pollutants. Ecoroofs increase habitat for birds and insects and provide much needed greenspace for urban dwellers.

The City of Portland is continuing to offer an incentive for ecoroofs on private property. Applicants can receive up to $5 per square foot for approved ecoroof projects. The next round for the Ecoroof Incentive began Oct. 1, and the deadline for application will be Dec. 1. If you have a project in the works, or are considering an ecoroof on your property, now might be the perfect time to apply.
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Grants for Green Stormwater Projects

Posted on October 15, 2010 by King Neighborhood Association

The City of Portland is now accepting applications for their 1% for Green program. This program provides money for green infrastructure facilities that manage stormwater, preserve or mimic the natural hydrologic cycle, control flow, improve water quality, enhance livability and provide other environmental benefits. Projects such as green Street swales, curb extensions, planters, vegetated infiltration basins and porous paving are eligible.