The King Neighborhood Association has delivered a letter to the mayor and city council urging that the Last Thursday events be managed by a responsible entity that is accountable to the neighborhoods along Alberta. As many as 10,000 visitors come to Alberta Street on some summer months. The impact of such a large street fair occuring monthly in a dense residential neighborhood had brought chronic complaints of noise, disruptive behavior, and illegal parking. KNA believes that the benefits to the Alberta business community should not come at a cost to residents’ livability.
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Art Show at Wine Down East on LT
HAPPY HOUR ART RECEPTION
Time: Thursday, September 30 • 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Location: Wine Down East, 2236 NE Alberta Street
SEPT. 30-OCT. 24
PAINTINGS, POSTERS & PRINTS
Featuring the works of…
NEREUS PATRICK CHEO
BOBBY FOUTHER
KALI WILSON-HOESCH
BRENDA PHILLIPS
If you need a break from the crowded street scene just drop in for a happy hour moment and catch your breath in a relaxed art filled space.
Great food, nice wait staff…….I love this place…….BB
Bobby Fouther
P.O. Box 9191
Portland, Oregon 97207
503-422-3076
Can Last Thursday Be Saved from Itself?
What do you think about Last Thursday?
The Northeast Coalition of Neighborhoods is canvassing neighborhoods along Alberta and soliciting input from neighbors affected by Last Thursday. As the impact grows each year, now over 10,000 attendees on summer months, any benefit to the local economy needs to be weighed against the noise, litter, parking issues and public drunkeness. Is this an event that the neighborhoods want? Should Last Thursday continue to be regulated differently than other large events in the city? Are there ways to improve Last Thursday? The City of Portland wants to know.
Tell the Mayor:
(503) 823-4120
sam.adams@portlandoregon.gov
Commissioner Amanda Fritz
(503) 823—3008
Amanda@portlandoregon.gov
And the Northeast Coalition
of Neighborhoods:
4815 NE 7th Ave.
(503) 823-4575
info@necoalition.org
And/or your local neighborhood association:
King Neighborhood Association Meeting:
Wednesday, Sept. 8, 6:30pm,
NE Coalition office, 4815 NE 7th Ave.
Concordia Neighborhood Association Meeting:
Tuesday, Sept. 14th, 7pm,
McMenamins Kennedy School, 5736 NE 33rd Ave.
Sabin Community Association Meeting:
Monday, September 13th, 7pm
Whole Foods, 3535 NE 15th Ave.
Vernon Neighborhood Association Meeting:
Tuesday, Sept. 14th 7pm, Enterbeing, 1603 NE Alberta
NECN needs help with distribution! If you would like to get some fresh air and help get the flyer out please call 503-823-4570. They are primarily targeting between MLK, 33rd, Killingsworth and Prescott but if you would like to distribute in another area that is welcome as well.
Contact:
Shoshana Cohen
Neighborhood Programs Manager
Northeast Coalition of Neighborhoods
503-823-4570
www.necoalition.org
Shoshana@necoalition.org
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Community Meeting on Last Thursday
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
King Neighborhood Association December Meeting Agenda
Revised 11/30/08
King Neighborhood Association Board Meeting
King Neighborhood Facility, MLK Room
4815 NE 7th Ave
December 10, 2008 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Introductions and review agenda
Approve minutes from 11/12/08