| North Portland Neighborhood ServicesNEWSLETTERApril 2024 |
| Welcome to the NPNS Newsletter. Here we highlight exciting events, valuable resources, and amazing projects taking place in North Portland. This newsletter is published the first week of the month. If you have something you’d like us to feature, share the details with NPNS by the last Friday of the month before your event so we can make sure it gets posted. |
| NEWS & EVENTS |
 North Portland Little League to Celebrate Opening NightNorth Portland Little League will celebrate the opening of the 2024 season with a free celebration for the entire community. Little League players, families, and fans, are invited to join special guest for the opening ceremonies beginning at 5:45 pm on Friday, April 5 at Delta Park. Learn More |
 Major Work Resumes on Northern Half of N. Suttle RoadContractors working for the Portland |
| Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) have resumed major work on the N Suttle Road Local Improvement District with the arrival of warmer, dryer weather. Contractors have closed sections of the northern half of the roadway to pour concrete. After pouring, each section will remain closed for one to two weeks to allow the concrete to cure and harden. Roadway sections will reopen as soon as it is safe and the concrete can support heavy loads without being damaged. |
 CEI HUB Press ConferenceCEI HUB Task Force volunteers are raising awareness of the human safety and environmental risks associated with the Hub’s operations. Neighborhood Associations and other organizations have signed the task |
| force letter to public officials. Join for the release of this letter, Tuesday, April 16, 11 am, at Augustana Lutheran Church on NE 14 Ave. Learn More |
 St. Johns Spring Fling and Day of the ChildrenJoin your St. Johns neighbors on Saturday, April 27, on the plaza for a day of fun activities and local shopping. This can’t miss event includes, music, |
| arts and crafts, a drag queen story time and more! Learn More |
 District Coalition Offices Model ChangingIn 2024, Civic Life will streamline the District Coalition Offices (DCO) model, consolidating from 7 to 4 service areas. Nonprofit-run DCOs will support these areas, aligned with Portland’s new voting districts for equitable |
| representation. Civic Life’s Neighborhood Program will provide funding based on population to provide consistent staffing and services. This change aims to enhance advocacy for Portlanders, foster city council engagement, and maintain neighborhood representation. Learn More |
| FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES |
 Apply Now for Community Activities Fund The Office of Community & Civic Life supports neighborhood associations and other community organizations |
| through the Community Activities Fund (CAF). The CAF reimburses volunteer-run organizations in the southwest, north, and east neighborhood districts for money spent on community-building and civic engagement activities. Eligible organizations in these areas are invited to apply. Applications are open through May 31 or until funds are gone, whichever comes first. This is a reimbursement program for expenses that are planned or have incurred from July 2023 and June 30, 2024. Learn More |
 Portland Votes 2024 Grant Program is OpenThe City of Portland has announced Portland Votes 2024 Voter Education Grant Program to prepare voters for ranked-choice voting in upcoming elections. With a focus on non-partisan |
| education, community organizations are invited to apply for grants to assist in voter outreach, particularly targeting historically underrepresented groups. A total of $210,000 is available across various grant categories. Eligible organizations must meet specific criteria and commit to voter education activities. Apply by April 30. Learn More |
 Post Production Grant Grant Now OpenCalling local filmmakers! The Portland Events and Film Office, in partnership with Travel Portland, is prod to offer a grant opportunity for Portland-based independent film productions to support and offset the cost of the post-production process. Apply by April 9th. Learn More |
| Spring Plant Sales |
| The Dirty Diggers of Lovewood Spring Plant Sale, Sunday, April 21, 11am-3pm 334 N. Baldwin Street. Cash, Venmo accepted Learn MoreNative Plant Giveaway, Saturday, April 20, 10am-1pm, Historic Kenton Firehouse 8105 N. Brandon, Request Plants and Learn More3rd Annual Spring Rewild Portland Plant Sale, Saturday, April 23, 11 am-4pm, 8940 N Bradford St, Learn More |
| Resources |
 FY 2024-25 Budget Community Listening SessionsCity Council is listening! Join the community and City Council for virtual |
| events and hearings focused on the City of Portland budget for FY 2024-25. Learn More |
 Income-Qualified Utility Savings PGE’s Income Qualified Bill Discount Program offers a monthly discount off energy use. Eligibility is based on household and income. Learn More |
| Multnomah’ County Weatherization Program can reduce energy bills and improve indoor air quality. Free service are available for people with limited incomes. Learn MoreThe City of Portland’s Bureau of Environmental Services and the Water Bureau offer several financial assistance programs to income-qualified homeowners. Learn More |
 Update your Neighborhood Association Contacts |
| Is your neighborhood association contact information up-to-date? If there have been changes to your contact details or leadership roles within your neighborhood association, please take a moment to provide us with the latest information. Keeping our database current helps us maintain effective communication, ensuring timely updates, event invitations, and important announcements. Thank you for helping us keep our neighborhood association contacts accurate and relevant! Update Contacts |
 North Portland Events CalendarThe North Portland Events Calendar, coordinated by Kevin Micalizzi of Arbor Lodge, is a centralized Google Calendar aimed 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 UseView public notices for North Portland |
 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. Sign up for the COAD Bulletin to get the link. |
 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 to get link. |
 Interested in Hosting a Candidate Forum? Get the step-by-step Nonprofit’s guide to planning, publicizing and hosting a candidate forum. |
 Beyond North PortlandWant to stay up to date with other parts of the City and Civic Life? Click on the links to subscribe to East Portland Community Office Newsletter, |
| Southwest Portland Newsletter and the Office of Community and Civic Life Newsletter. |
| Neighborhood Association Meetings |
| 2024 meeting schedules for all Neighborhood Associations have been posted to the Civic Life website which satisfies Public Meeting Notice requirements of Neighborhood Association Bylaws, Civic Life Standards for Neighborhood Associations and Oregon Statutes Chapter 65 – Nonprofit Corporations. Your help in maintaining a current and useful Neighborhood Program website is appreciated. Please use the link found on your neighborhood page to submit a request to add or update your neighborhood association meeting(s) to the City Events Calendar. |
| Confirm scheduled meetings, locations, and instructions to join virtual meetings by clicking on the neighborhood |
| Arbor LodgeThursday, April 18, 7 pmOverlook Monday, April 8, 6:30 pm |
| BridgetonTuesday, April 25th, 6:30 pm (General Meeting)PiedmontThursday, April 18, 7 pm |
| Cathedral Park Tuesday, April 9, 7 pm PortsmouthMonday, April 8, 5:30 pm (Board Meeting) |
| East ColumbiaWednesday, May 8, 7 pmSt. JohnsMonday, April 8, 7 pm |
| Hayden IslandThursday, April 11, 7 pmUniversity Park Monday, April 22, 7 pm (General Meeting) |
| Kenton Wednesday, April 10, 7 pm (Board Meeting) |
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