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Boise Neighborhood Update
Live in inner Northeast? The new Boise Neighborhood update is up now at www.boisevoice.org. Check it out!
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» June 10, 2008 - 0 comments - Community Involvement, Inner NE, Sidebar Alerts
Portland in the New York Times today
District 2 is in the New York Times (again) today. They're writing about gentrification and the "Restorative Listening Project" being led by the City of Portland's Office of Neighborhood Involvement. Have you been to any of these sessions? What do you think of the project? And what do you think of the newspaper's portrayal of Portland?
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» May 29, 2008 - 0 comments - Front Page News, Inner NE, Neighborhoods, Warren's Blog
Boise and Irvington Neighborhood Association Visits
Commissioner Cogen spoke at the recent Neighborhood Association meetings for Boise (4/14) and Irvington (4/10) neighborhoods. His remarks focused on Multnomah County's role in our community, the funding challenges facing the county in the current budget cycle, and the work Commissioner Cogen is leading at the county to make our operations more efficient and better aligned with our community values. Topics he covered included Urban Renewal, Solar Power, County Digs!, and School Based Health Clinics. A short Q&A session with neighborhood association members followed Jeff's remarks at each meeting. If you are a member or leader of another District 2 Neighborhood Association and would like Jeff to visit an upcoming meeting, please give our office a call. Also, if you have an issue going on in your neighborhood, please let us know, even if you think maybe we already do know. Please contact us via email, phone, letter, or this website anytime. Commissioner Cogen wants to hear the concerns of all Multnomah County residents, and is always a big advocate for community dialogue and open lines of communication. Special thanks go out to Paige at Boise, and Richard at Irvington (Associaiton Chairs) for holding time on busy agendas for Commissioner Cogen.
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» April 15, 2008 - 0 comments - Inner NE
Announcements from the Boise-Eliot neighborhood
Oregonian Story, Friends of Trees Planting, Affordable Housing Roundtable, Senior Soup Day, Community Meeting, Street Fair, Graffiti Clean-up, Fundraiser, Board Position Open
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» February 15, 2008 - 1 comments - Community Involvement, Inner NE, Karol's Blog, North Portland, Sidebar Alerts
Town Hall on Healthcare Feb 6 with Rep. Chip Sheilds
Rep. Chip Shields will host the second of three Town Halls - Feb. 6th from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. at the Urban League Multicultural Senior Center - 5325 NE MLK Blvd. (enter around back on Garfield). This town hall is focused on health care. Special guests will include Geri Washington, Health Policy Director for Oregon Action; Dr. Bruce Goldberg, Director of the Department of Human Services; and Shelda Holmes, Family Nurse Practitioner and owner of Hands on Medicine primary care clinic in North Portland.
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» February 1, 2008 - 0 comments - Community Involvement, Inner NE, North Portland, Sidebar Alerts
Library book sale tomorrow, Jan. 26
The Title Wave book sale is tomorrow! Starting at 10am, come fit all the books you can in a bag and you'll get a special deal. The bookstore is located at: 216 N.E. Knott, Portland, OR 97212. See you there!
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» January 25, 2008 - 0 comments - Inner NE, Karol's Blog, Libraries, Sidebar Alerts
La Posada event with Educate Ya
Visit the Posada Fundraiser on Saturday, December 15th at 7pm and help them celebrate the holiday festivities at our traditional Mexican Posada. Meet at 200 NE 20th Ave, Suite 10 in Portland.
There is no charge, but donations are welcome.
About the tradition:
Every year starting December 16th, and following for nine consecutive nights, children parade from one designated house to another reenacting the story of Mary and Joseph and asking for shelter for the night through traditional songs. They are finally let into one house where a party awaits them! Watch as we act out this tradition and join the party afterwards!
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» December 13, 2007 - 0 comments - Community Involvement, Events, Inner NE, Top Stories
Klickitat Street...in the LA Times
A nice story about Beverly Cleary and the monuments to her around NE Portland ran this weekend in the Los Angeles Times. See below:
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From the Los Angeles Times
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The magic of Klickitat Street
Stumbling on the Portland neighborhood that inspired children's writer Beverly Cleary.
By Denise Hamilton
We were driving through the gracious old suburbs of Portland, Ore., searching for a cafe that had gotten raves for its seafood, when I looked up from my map and saw a sign that resonated to the core of my bookworm soul: "Klickitat Street."
Those two words hurtled me through time and place back to childhood and the ragged paperbacks I reread until they became part of my psychic landscape.
Any reader worth her salt knows that Klickitat Street is where Henry Huggins and Ramona and Beezus (née Beatrice) Quimby lived in the classic children's books by Beverly Cleary. For me, they weren't just characters, they were real children, filled with the desires, dilemmas and annoyances that consumed my own life. I could almost hear them playing a few blocks down the street. And I longed to share their adventures.
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» December 10, 2007 - 1 comments - Children and Families, Community Involvement, Front Page News, Inner NE, Warren's Blog
Multnomah County to offer cell phone recycling
This morning the Board unanimously passed a resolution, brought forth by Commissioner Cogen, to offer cell phone recycling in various county buildings. The buildings chosen are sprinkled all over the county in locations as diverse as the McCoy Building downtown to the Gresham Library. A full list of locations after the jump.
Of the 130 million mobile phones retired annually in the United States every year, less than 1% are recycled, and it is estimated that consumers have stored 500 million obsolete cellular phones that await disposal. Cellular phones in landfills can leach toxic substances into the water and air. Disposal of cellular phones into solid waste in Oregon is a public concern both from a health and resource depletion perspective. Among the toxic metals and other materials present in cellular phones, as reported by the EPA, are:
Lead – can damage the central and peripheral nervous systems, blood systems, and kidneys
Chromium VI – can damage DNA and has been linked to asthmatic bronchitis
Brominated Flame Retardants – act as endocrine disrupters and increase the risk of cancer of the digestive and lymph systems.
This program is also revenue neutral for the County. According to Jeff, "The County’s function is to protect the health and safety of our residents. This is a no-cost way for us to do that by keeping toxics out of our waste stream while supporting local businesses, promoting sustainability and helping provide funding for our libraries and environmental programs."
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» December 6, 2007 - 0 comments - Community Involvement, Front Page News, Inner NE, Karol's Blog, North Portland, Outer NE, Sustainability
Cool stuff at the Albina Library
It's holiday time and the crafty in all of us comes out and rears it's lovely head. What to try something fun? Visit the Albina branch this Saturday at 2pm and get crafty!
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» December 5, 2007 - 0 comments - Inner NE, Karol's Blog, Libraries, Sidebar Alerts
Get 55 percent off during the Title Wave’s day-after-Thanksgiving sale
From the libraries:
PORTLAND, OR — Come into The Title Wave Used Bookstore during its annual Customer Appreciation Sale on the day after Thanksgiving and save 55 percent on most purchases — used books, audiobooks, CDs, DVDs and more. The sale begins at 8 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 23, and continues until 4 p.m.
During those hours, some lucky customers will find the treasures hidden throughout the store: gift certificates, gifts and coupons for even bigger discounts (limit one treasure per customer).
Proceeds from the volunteer-operated bookstore benefit Multnomah County Library.
The Title Wave is located at 216 N.E. Knott St., Portland. Regular store hours are Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, visit Title Wave or call 503.988.5021.
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» November 21, 2007 - 0 comments - Events, Front Page News, Inner NE, Karol's Blog, Libraries
Boise Neighborhood Update
Boise Neighborhood Association is always involved and active. If you live in or around Boise and want to see whats going on, click below and read on!
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» November 20, 2007 - 0 comments - Community Involvement, Events, Front Page News, Inner NE
Don't forget Scrabble!
Tomorrow is the Scrabble Tourney at Gotham Tavern 1pm to 6pm. It benefits Oregon Literacy. Who can argue against reading? Spend your rainy Saturday doing something fun, with good food and good drinks!
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» October 19, 2007 - 0 comments - Children and Families, Community Involvement, Events, Inner NE, Karol's Blog, Sidebar Alerts
Book Sale at Title Wave!
The County libraries are so cool:
Get 55 percent off during the Title Wave’s day-after-Thanksgiving sale!
Find a hidden treasure and save even more!
PORTLAND, OR — Come into The Title Wave Used Bookstore during its annual Customer Appreciation Sale on the day after Thanksgiving and save 55 percent on most purchases — used books, audiobooks, CDs, DVDs and more. The sale begins at 8 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 23, and continues until 4 p.m.
During those hours, some lucky customers will find the treasures hidden throughout the store: gift certificates, gifts and coupons for even bigger discounts (limit one treasure per customer).
Proceeds from the volunteer-operated bookstore benefit Multnomah County Library.
The Title Wave is located at 216 N.E. Knott St., Portland. Regular store hours are Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, visit www.multcolib.org/titlewave or call 503.988.5021.
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» October 18, 2007 - 0 comments - Children and Families, Events, Inner NE, Karol's Blog, Libraries, Top Stories
Scrabble Tourney for Oregon Literacy
I love Scrabble! To me, I just don't want to win, but more to crush the competition with the power of my extensive (so I think) vocabulary. There is nothing more satisfying than laying down those smooth wood tiles, forming a word your sparring partner has never heard, and being right. Man, I love that. I realize that the key is the quirky two and three letter words, but those just close down the board! But, I digress. What ever your Scrabble passion may be, indulge it October 20th at the Oregon Literacy Annual Scrabble Tournament! Here are the details:
What: Oregon Literacy's Semi-Annual Scrabble Tournament!
Why: To promote awareness for literacy, to raise funds for Oregon Literacy, and to have fun!
Where: The Gotham Tavern, 2240 N. Interstate Ave., Portland (503) 517-9911 Map
When: October 20th, 2007 from 1:00pm - 6:00pm
Who: You and any other Scrabble players!
Visit Oregon Literacy online to get even more details. See you there!
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» October 15, 2007 - 0 comments - Community Involvement, Events, Inner NE, Karol's Blog, Top Stories
Hands on Greater Portland Cares Day photos
Team Cogen had great fun working on the vegetable garden at Vernon Elementary, while others painted hallways and offices and worked on the relaxation garden. Thanks to everyone who participated!
» October 12, 2007 - Community Involvement, Front Page News, Inner NE, Karol's Blog
Hands on Greater Portland Cares Day photos
Team Cogen had great fun working on the vegetable garden at Vernon Elementary, while others painted hallways and offices and worked on the relaxation garden. Thanks to everyone who participated!
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» October 10, 2007 - 0 comments - Inner NE
Team Cogen's weekend plans
Here in District 2, we are close to a wonderful organization called Hands on Greater Portland. Jeff was president of the board and ensured through his work that it is the solid volunteer organization that it is today.
Every year they have an event called "Cares Day." Hands On picks several things that need to get done around the city - enhancing elementary schools, helping Schoolhouse Supplies, stocking Oregon Food Bank - with large groups of volunteers that pitch in to work for about 4 hours. Hands On has rounded up some great sponsors, including, Comcast, NW Natural and Adidas. Even better, the Comcast sites have donuts.
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» October 5, 2007 - 0 comments - Community Involvement, Inner NE, Karol's Blog, Top Stories
Sellwood, Burnside Bridge Closures
From the Public Affairs Office:
Burnside Bridge expected to reopen next week
The Burnside Bridge is expected to reopen to motor vehicles late next week after being closed several weeks to replace parts of a hinge that attaches the counterweight to the lift span. The bridge will not be ready to reopen on Monday, October 8 as originally planned. The target date for reopening is four or five days after October 8.
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» October 4, 2007 - 0 comments - Inner NE, Public Safety, Sidebar Alerts
Interstate re-naming meetings coming up!
There are two upcoming opportunities to share your opinion on the potential renaming of Interstate Ave. to Cesar Chavez Boulevard.
The first is Wednesday, Oct. 3rd from 6:30pm to 8pm at Ockley Green School, in the gym. The second is Tuesday, Oct. 9th, same place and same time.
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» October 3, 2007 - 0 comments - Community Involvement, Inner NE, Karol's Blog, North Portland, Sidebar Alerts
Convention Center Hotel
Today's Oregonian included a front page story on Metro's upcoming vote on a Convention Center hotel. It reports on a funding gap and the need for an annual public subsidy, at least for the first 8 years.
While this is not directly a Multnomah County matter, it could affect local property taxes, a portion of which fund Multnomah County. There are several ideas for covering the funding gap including creating a new business improvement district, raising the hotel/motel tax, and getting funding from the Oregon Lottery. What do you think of a Convention Center hotel?
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» September 20, 2007 - 1 comments - Budget, Front Page News, Inner NE, Issues, News, Warren's Blog
Renaming Interstate?
There is some very serious talk around Portland that we may again rename a street to honor a civil rights hero. This time, it's Cesar Chavez.
Americans are getting better - albeit slowly - about sharing the history of our country and including those who are continuously left out. This street renaming follows in the footsteps of Union Ave becoming Martin Luther King Boulevard and Portland Boulevard becoming Rosa Parks Way. But is renaming a street the way to encourage learning about our past?
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» August 8, 2007 - 14 comments - Community Involvement, Front Page News, Inner NE, Karol's Blog, North Portland
Here Comes IKEA - Traffic advisory for PDX
Lots of folks here in Northwest Oregon make the trip up to Seattle to do a little IKEA shopping. Now, they only have to go as far as PDX. The new IKEA opens Wednesday, July 25th. There will be traffic issues. Please read the following advisory if you are going to or from the airport next week:
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» July 18, 2007 - 0 comments - Inner NE, North Portland, Outer NE, Public Safety
SCAM: Rebuilding Morning Star Baptist Church
We've been called by the pastor of Morning Star Baptist Church and been told this was a scam.
A few months ago, Morning Star Baptist Church in Northeast Portland burnt down in a horrible fire. The Ghetto Risen Foundation will present "King Solomon Lives - a Nubian Love Story" with all proceeds going towards the rebuilding of this church. This play will be performed August 11th at New Hope Community Church, located at 11731 SE Stevens Rd in Gresham. Seats are $45, VIP balcony are $65. There will be a matinee at 3pm and evening show at 8pm. Tickets will be on sale at all Christian Supply outlets. For locations call: 503-256-4520
For more information, contact Colonel Grant at 503-957-5332
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» July 13, 2007 - 2 comments - Community Involvement, Events, Inner NE, Karol's Blog, Sidebar Alerts
New Multnomah County No Idling Policy
On April 26, 2007 the Board of County Commissioners passed Resolution 07-073 which directed the Office of Sustainability and Fleet Services Division to create and once adopted, implement policies to reduce benzene pollution in Multnomah County. The BENZENE REDUCTION POLICY was adopted by the BCC on June 28, 2007.
The first step is to educate County employees on the dangers of benzene and to promote campaigns to reduce benzene exposure. You will soon begin to see reminder signs and labels at County facility loading docks and in County vehicles.
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» July 11, 2007 - 5 comments - Front Page News, Inner NE, Karol's Blog, North Portland, Outer NE, Sustainability
