Jefferson High School Centennial Celebration

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jeffhsTheme: “Celebrate 100 Years of Alumni Achievement”

Jefferson High School’s 100th Centennial Celebration is coming soon with a three-day
celebration. Our all-class reunion will be spanning the years from 1909 through the class of 2012. What a wonderful celebration for everyone to experience and share with each other.

Thursday, May 28th we will be having a Golf Tournament to be held at Riverside Golf and Country Club. The shotgun start will begin at 1:00 PM. The entry price is $150.00 covering golf, cart, and dinner. Non-golfers can attend the post tournament dinner for a $20.00 fee including a non-golfers goody bag. Please complete the golf registration form. Directions to Riverside HERE.

Friday, May 29th be sure to attend our gala all class dinner-auction at the Holiday Inn Airport & Convention Center.

Ambassador Edward Joseph Perkins ’47 to speak at Friday dinner!

Dinner choices will be filet mignon, chicken champignon or grilled salmon with garden salad, vegetables and garlic-mashed potatoes or Vegetarian Pasta with a Garden Salad. An enjoyable dessert buffet of decadent chocolate mousse cake, caramel apple crisp or cheesecake will also be served. The no-host reception begins at 5:30 pm; the silent auction at 6:00 pm and dinner at 7:30 pm. Enjoy DJ music from many eras for your dancing pleasure after the dinner. Please see the registration form for prices and to register to attend. Auction donations are encouraged, with proceeds benefiting the alumni association.
Saturday, May 30th will be OUR CENTENNIAL ALL CLASS CELEBRATION at The School of Champions…a fun-filled day to share enjoyable events with former classmates and Jefferson Democrats of all ages.

For more info, go to: http://www.jeffersoncentennial.com/

Vacant Lots Sought for Gardens

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Urban Gardens: Coming to a Lot Near You!

Urban Gardens: Coming to a Lot Near You!

Thanks to NeighborhoodNotes.com for the tip:

Woodlawn neighbor Nat West saw an empty lot across the street from him was filling up with trash. He then set out to create an orderly farm out of the chaos. Under the tutelage of friend Dan Bravin whose POP farming organization consults people interested in installing urban farms around the city, West has transformed the space into 1440 square feet of an intensely planted organic vegetable garden.

He says that he grows what he and his family like to eat. “We eat cauliflower and broccoli maybe three times a year, but we eat greens and lettuces all the time. With a CSA, (community supported agriculture) there is pressure to deliver something new every week. People might get bored if you only have mustard greens for three weeks in a row.” So, he says, he sees the future leading him more toward a market garden, selling to restaurants, than expanding into a full-blown CSA. He is testing the waters this year, deciding what this excellent resource will evolve into. He is keeping track of his progress and pitfalls so that he might take this project to new heights next year. And he’s got his eye on other lots in the area.

West says he really loves the effect this has had on the neighborhood. Turning a veritable garbage dump into a flourishing garden has lifted the spirits of all the people in the area. A home owner whose property flanks the garden is allowing West to use his water. Others have offered to help with the farm work. Many people, he says, walk by and ask, “What’s getting built here?” Which makes him smile and answer, “Nothing!” He recently put up a sign to tell people about this project, which he calls Fruits of Our Neighbors, and offering his contact information for the large amount of curiosity he and the farm are generating.

Despite having one full-size lot at his disposal, he is still looking for big open plots in Woodlawn, Concordia, Piedmont, King and Alberta Arts neighborhoods. Drop him a line if you’ve got something – natjwest@gmail.com.

Read the original full article at:NeighborhoodNotes

Council Seeks Two Youth Members

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PIACAre you interested in increasing the community’s ability to have an impact on government decisions? Would you like to help the City of Portland to involve the public in ways that are more inclusive and meaningful? If so, consider serving on the Public Involvement Advisory Council for the City of Portland.

Two positions are currently open for youth who live in Portland and are between the ages of 16 and 22. Applications being accepted until June 25th, 2009.

The Public Involvement Advisory Council (PIAC) was created in 2008 to strengthen the City’s commitment to public involvement. PIAC assists City bureaus in creating consistent expectations and processes for public involvement activities. PIAC is made up of both community members and city staff.

http://www.portlandonline.com/oni/index.cfm?c=48951&a=245409

Meeting to Discuss Last Thursdays on Alberta

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SF_lastthurs_rf4Up until recently, the King neighborhood has been marginally affected by the monthly Last Thursday event on Alberta. As attendance continues to grow to 10,000 its impacts spread over an increasingly large area as people drive in from elsewhere and park in the neighborhoods. Complaints of public drunkeness and numerous associated “livability” crimes dog the event. Magnus Johannesson, the founder of the event and the non-profit organization tasked with organizing its future, believes that the least intervention is best and that the best path is to let Last Thursday be unregulated.

The question is whether and how Last Thursday takes responsibility for its impacts. Currently, the City of Portland spends many thousands of dollars in overtime pay to staff extra police for the event. The King, Vernon, Sabin, and Concordia neighborhoods need to individually and collectively decide how to best advocate for their citizens’ interests regarding Last Thursday so that it is not a burden on the residents or the City of Portland and the event is a net postive for everyone, not just the businesses and attendees.

There is a Last Thursday meeting – open to public – on 5/19 (Tues) at 3pm at the NE precinct, 449 NE Emerson St.

(503) 823-5700

Graffiti Abatement Funds to be Cut

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Currently the draft City of Portland budget included a 50% cut in funds to the graffiti abatement program. This loss of funds will put an end to free removal services to homeowners and small businesses. Already, the Abandoned Auto Hotline was saved from elimination due to public pressure on city council.

You are encouraged to submit your support for Graffiti Abatement to all of our city commissioners via phone, email or writing by the end of May. There will be a community budget forum on Thursday, May 21, 6:30-8:30, Mt. Tabor Middle School, 5800 SE Ash St.
Bus Routes: 20, 71, 15

You may also testify online @ www.portlandonline.com/communitybudget

Sam Adams, Mayor
Commissioner of Finance and Administration
City Hall @ 1221 SW 4th Avenue, Room 340, 97204
Phone: (503)823-4120
E-mail: Samadams@ci.portland.or.us

Amanda Fritz
Commissioner of Public Utilities, Position Number 1
City Hall @ 1221 SW 4th Avenue, Room 220, 97204
Phone: (503)823-3008
E-mail: amanda@ci.portland.or.us

Nick Fish
Commissioner of Public Works, Position Number 2
City Hall @ 1221 SW 4th Ave, Room 240, 97204
(503) 823-3589
e-mail: Nick@ci.portland.or.us

Randy Leonard
Commissioner of Public Safety, Position Number 4
City Hall @ 1221 SW 4th Avenue, Room 210, 97204
Phone: (503)823-4682
E-mail: randy@ci.portland.or.us

Dan Saltzman
Commissioner of Public Affairs, Position Number 3
City Hall @ 1221 SW 4th Avenue, Room 230, 97204
Phone: (503)823-4151
E-mail: dsaltzman@ci.portland.or.us