North Portland Neighborhood ServicesNEWSLETTERDecember 6, 2023Welcome to the NPNS Newsletter! Our main goal with this newsletter is to shine a spotlight on the exciting events, valuable resources, and amazing projects taking place in North Portland. If you have something you’d like us to feature, please don’t hesitate to share the details with Summar Money at least 2 weeks before your event so we can make sure it gets the attention it deserves! NEWS & EVENTS Council Chambers in City Hall are Closed for RenovationsMembers of city council will attend meetings virtually. Community members can watch meetings and provide testimony in the Lizzie Weeks Room at the Portland Building. Community members can view the broadcast of this meeting on the City’s YouTube Channel, the OpenSignal website, and Xfinity Channel 30 and 330. Send questions to CouncilClerk@PortlandOregon.gov. Click below to view the City Council schedule, agendas, and public testimony instructions. Learn More  IBR Hosted Virtual Public BriefingThe Interstate Bridge Replacement (IBR) program is excited to invite you to learn about what is happening with the program and ways to engage at a virtual public briefing Thursday, December 7, from 6 – 7:30 pm. Attendees have an opportunity to submit questions before and during the event. A written response will be provided for topics that are not addressed during the briefing. Please register for the meeting in advance. Register Here  Ugly Sweater Events in St. JohnsJoin your neighbors as we light up St. Johns for the holidays! The Boosters and local businesses present a series of celebrations to revel in the most festive of seasons with Ugly Sweater Events. Don your best ugly sweater and have a cheers with your neighbors at the Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl on December 9, starting at Leisure Public House at 6 pm. Learn More HOLIDAY CHEER Bridgeton Neighborhood Association Holiday CheerJoin the Bridgeton Neighborhood Association in spreading Holiday Cheer at a local institution, Jubitz Ponderosa Lounge & Grill, (VIP area) 10350 N. Vancouver Way. Activities include a no host bar, complimentary appetizers, and an optional gift exchange (bring a gift – take one home). December 12, 6:30 – 8:30 pmLearn More  Kenton Holiday WalkMeet your neighbors at the corner of N. Brandon & N. Terry on December 15 at 5:30 pm to stroll through the neighborhood and business district to enjoy the store displays and lights. Finish the night with cookies and cocoa at the corner of N. Kilpatrick & N. Denver  PIR Winter WonderlandExperience the Pacific Northwest’s premier holiday light show, Winter Wonderland, touted as the “Largest Holiday Light Show West of the Mississippi” since 1993. Enjoy over 250 vibrant light set pieces and animated scenes during this spectacular drive-through event, supporting Sunshine Division’s hunger relief efforts for Portland families in need. Event goes through December 31. Dates and times vary. Click below for more info. Learn more  Shape the Future of Public ArtPlease share your opinions to inform the Portland City Council’s decision about the fate of five monuments that were toppled or removed in 2020. Community Members will play an important role in shaping the future of monuments in our city. To stay up-to-date on next steps and additional engagement opportunities, subscribe to the City Arts Program Newsletter or visit Portland.gov/Monuments. Take Survey  Oregon Economic Outlook: Stability Amongst Challenges in the December ForecastIn Oregon’s latest economic update, the December revenue forecast points to a stable economy with low inflation and unemployment. Lawmakers gear up for the 2024 session, focusing on critical issues like the drug addiction crisis, homelessness, and childcare. The report reveals more people leaving the state in 2022, prompting bipartisan efforts for a safer and more affordable Oregon.Read Report Here  Free North Portland Pass Starting December 1, all North Portland residents are eligible for a free North Portland Pass at Matt Dishman Community Center. This pass allows free access to the center’s fitness room and drop-in pool activities. Learn More Resources  North Portland Events CalendarIntroducing the North Portland Events Calendar! Coordinated by Kevin Micalizzi of Arbor Lodge, this centralized Google Calendar aims to boost community engagement by showcasing and coordinating events from various neighborhood associations. Become an editor to add your events. For invitations, email Kevin at kevin@arborlodgeneigborhood.com. Let’s make our events shine together! Thank you, Kevin, for this fantastic initiative!View Events Calendar  Zoning & Land UsePublic notices for North PortlandView Public Notices  NPLUG+TNPLUG+T is a forum for land use and transportation. Representatives from the Bureau of Transportation, Planning and Sustainability, and Development Services are invited to provide updates, trainings and presentations on projects impacting North Portland. Hybrid meetings are typically held at The Historic Kenton Firehouse the last Thursday of the month 7 – 8:30 pm. The December NPLUG+T meeting will be held on December 6, 7 – 8:30 pm. Join Zoom Meeting  NPNS ChairsNeighborhood association chairs from North Portland come together to share insights and updates on a wide range of topics, from urban development and sustainability to social initiatives that enhance our neighborhoods. All are welcome to attend. Hybrid meetings are held at the Historic Kenton Firehouse on the first Monday of the month from 6 – 8 pm. Join Zoom Meeting  Portland COAD The Portland Community Organizations Active in Disaster (COAD) is a network of community organizations that prepare for and respond to emergencies and disasters like heatwaves, winter weather and earthquakes. Many COAD partners are a trusted source of information for their communities and are providing lifeline services every week. Virtual meetings are held the first Tuesday of the month from 3 – 4 pm. Join Zoom Meeting  PSACPublic Safety Action Committee (PSAC) is a monthly meeting held to address local North Portland resident and business concerns related to public safety and livability issues. Virtual meetings are held the third Thursday of the month from 7 – 8:30 pm. Subscribe to Mailing List Neighborhood Association Meetings Confirm scheduled meetings, locations, and instructions to join virtual meetings by clicking on the neighborhoodArbor LodgeThursday, December 21, 7 pmOverlook No General Meeting in DecemberBridgetonTuesday, December 12, 6:30 pm (Board Meeting)PiedmontThursday, December 21, 7 pm Cathedral Park Tuesday, December 12, 7 pm PortsmouthMonday, December 11, 5:30 pm (Board Meeting)East ColumbiaWednesday, December 13, 7 pmSt. JohnsMonday, December 11, 7 pmHayden IslandThursday, December 14, 7 pmUniversity Park Monday, December 11, 7 pm (Board Meeting) Kenton Wednesday, December 13, 7 pm (Board Meeting)   Copyright (C) 2023 Office of Community & Civic Life. All rights reserved. |
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