PDC Urban Renewal Meeting

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The Oregon Convention Center Urban Renewal Advisory Committee will meet at the King Facility next week for their quarterly meeting. The OCC URAC, how’s that for an acronym, is resposible for advising PDC on their efforts to rejuvenate the Convention Center area, most of Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. and part of Alberta Street. Visit PDC’s website for more info: http://www.pdc.us/ura/occ.asp

Tuesday, January 26, 2010, 4 – 6 PM
Contact: Joleen Jensen-Classen, 503-823-3352
Location: King Facility 4815 NE 15th Avenue

Community Meeting on Last Thursday

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Mayor Adams and Commissioner Amanda Fritz will take public testimony from stakeholders of Last Thursday on Alberta, including residents, business people, neighborhood activists, vendors, performers, and attendees. The Mayor & Commissioner are considering options for Last Thursday, including:

• Continue the event as is
• Continue the event with significant changes
• End Last Thursday on Alberta

They would like to hear your opinion on these or other options. Please attend and bring your neighbors and co-workers with you. Your opinion is important and needs to be heard!

Monday, February 8th, 2010, 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Acadian Ballroom, 1829 NE Alberta

For more information, contact: Stephanie Reynolds, Crime Prevention Program Manager
Office of Neighborhood Involvement
503-823-2030
sreynolds@ci.portland.or.us
www.portlandonline.com/oni/cp

Secretary Needed–Apply Now!

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Our secretary position has been vacant for some months and we would like to fill the position as soon as possible. The official job description is: The Secretary shall:
1) record and maintain minutes of Membership and Board meetings,
2) maintain official records (excepting those maintained by the Treasurer) at the NE Coalition of Neighborhoods office, consistent with public records law.
3) assist the Chair with correspondence,
4) maintain the non-financial files of the Association,
5) insure that proper notice is given for all meetings,
6) make public records available for inspection for any proper purpose at any reasonable time.

An attention to detail, organization and familiarity with Microsoft Office and email are preferred. You would be tasked with accurately recording the meetings and tracking what is discussed and typing up the agenda each month. The secretary should be confident in their ability to attend each month barring unforseen circumstances. If you are interested, come to our meeting or contact us at info@kingneighborhood.org.

City Council Members to Discuss Environment at Forum

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You are invited to our upcoming Multnomah County OLCV Conservation Forum to meet YOUR Portland City Council Members: Nick Fish, Amanda Fritz and Dan Saltzman. Learn more about how they are working to protect and improve the environmental health of your community.

Oregon State Representative Lew Frederick will moderate the discussion.

Thursday, January 14, 2010
6:00 – 7:30 PM

Portland Community College
Terrell Auditorium 122, Cascade Campus
705 N Killingsworth Portland, OR 97217

The event is FREE!

Topics of discussion will include:

* Safe Streets for walking and biking

* Cleaning up the Willamette River

* Energy Efficiency Programs

* Creating more Parks and Green Spaces

* Concerns unique to North and Northeast Portland

This is a chance for you and your family to hear from your local representatives and learn more about what’s being done to promote the goals of green and healthy living in Portland.
This event is FREE with light refreshments provided.

We ask that you register in advance to help ensure we can comfortably accommodate everyone.

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