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  Call to Artists: IFCC Grant and Residency ProgramPortland Parks & Recreation invites artists and arts organizations to apply for the next cycle (2023-2024) of the Interstate Firehouse Cultural Center (IFCC) Grant and Residency Program. This program is part of the City of Portland’s Relief and Recovery for Artists of Color initiative, funded by the American Rescue Plan.There are two types of residencies with different grant amounts, spaces, and roles:Artist in Residence (AIR): Nine-week residency and $9,300 grant award. Residency spaces: gallery, studio, or office.Artist and Facilitator in Residence (AFR): Nine-week residency and $12,000 grant award. Residency space: theatre. Each nine-week residency consists of a cohort of three Artists in Residence (AIR) and one Artist and Facilitator in Residence (AFR) who occupy four different spaces at IFCC. Applications are due Sunday, August 6, 2023 at 11:59pm. Learn more Information Sessions and IFCC Building ToursAll applicants are required to attend one of the following Informational Sessions and IFCC Building Tours. This is a requirement to apply. Saturday, July 15, 10am-11:30am Monday, July 17, 6pm-7:30pm Thursday, July 20, 6pm-7:30pm Interstate Firehouse Cultural Center 5340 N Interstate Avenue (adjacent to Patton Square Park) What is the IFCC?The Interstate Firehouse Cultural Center (IFCC) is a community-based arts center located in North Portland. It was founded in 1982 by Portland’s first Black Commissioner and Parks’ Director, Charles Jordan. IFCC has served as the cultural home for the Black community in N/NE since its founding.  Soo Pak, Arts, Culture, and Special Events Managersoo.pak@portlandoregon.gov | 971-280-2214PORTLANDPARKS.ORG | 503-823-2525 |
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Bow & Arrow Culture Club – A non-profit organization
P.O. Box 86114, Portland, OR 97286 503-984-7303
Mission: To provide Native Americans the opportunity to gather and celebrate their culture and traditions.
June 1, 2023
Dear Friends,
I am writing to notify you of the 50th Annual City of Roses Delta Park Powwow and Encampment. This annual Native American gathering attracts over 10,000 participants, individuals, and vendors every year on Father’s Day weekend. This year’s dates are June 16, 17 & 18, 2023.
The Bow & Arrow Culture Club is a non-profit organization established in 1969. Bow & Arrow provides a weekly traditional and social gathering for the Native community throughout the year. We partner with several Native American organizations and non-Native supporting agencies for support as we coordinate the annual powwow.
We look forward to seeing our East Columbia Neighbors come and enjoy the powwow this year.
I thank you in advance for your continued support. If you have any questions, please contact me directly at 503-984-7303.
Respectfully,
SandeBea M. Allman
President
| Columbia Children’s Arboretum Re-Opening Celebration~ Sunday, June 11,1pm – 4pm ~ You’re invited! Please join us in celebrating the improvements made to the Columbia Children’s Arboretum through much of last year. There will be a live band, activities for all ages, and snacks provided! This will be a family-friendly event with welcoming remarks from Betty Campbell, former Columbia School teacher with the “GROW” (Growth through Research, Organization and Work) Program; retired Commissioner Amanda Fritz; Culture & Livability Commissioner Dan Ryan; and PR&R Director Adena Long. We hope to see you there!Sunday, June 11 1pm – 4pm 10040 NE 6th DrivePlease enter at the West End. Parking available alongside Middlefield Road |
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| Photo of a boulder engraved with a handprint, pinecones and the word “find” Background Information In 1999, Portland Parks & Recreation acquired the Columbia Children’s Arboretum land from Portland Public Schools for use as a park. Working closely with the community, a management plan for the site was developed in March 2004.In 2016, Commissioner Amanda Fritz designated more than $1.1 million towards improvements at Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R)’s Columbia Children’s Arboretum. The funding comes not from tax dollars, but from construction development funds called “SDCs” or System Development Charges. The investment allowed PP&R to increase circulation and access at the Arboretum—including the development of a paved multi-use trail, vital for more people to be able to get around the unique northeast Portland destination.The project started up in Fall of 20171 followed by site assessments and listening sessions led by a Project and Technical Advisory Committee.Much of the construction happened throughout 2022 with the park fully opening to the public this past winter. |
| ¡Estás invitado! Únase a nosotros para celebrar la reapertura y las mejoras realizadas en el Arboreto Infantil de Columbia durante gran parte del año pasado. ¡Habrá una banda en vivo, actividades para todas las edades y bocadillos! Este será un evento familiar con palabras de bienvenida de la ex maestra de la Escuela de Columbia del programa “GROW” (Crecimiento a través de la Investigación, Organización y Trabajo), la Comisionada Amanda Fritz, el Comisionado Dan Ryany la Directora de P & R Adena Long. ¡Esperamos verte allí! Domingo 11 de junio 1-4 pm 10040 NE6ª unidad Por favor, estacione en la entrada este, justo al lado de Meadow Lane |
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| Información general Celebración de Reapertura del Arboreto Infantil de Columbia En 1999, Parques y Recreación de Portland adquirió el terreno del Arboreto Infantil de Columbia de las Escuelas Públicas de Portland para su uso como parque. En estrecha colaboración con la comunidad, en marzo de 2004 se elaboró un plan de gestión para el sitio.En 2016, la comisionada Amanda Fritz designó más de $1.1 millones para mejoras en Parques y Recreación de Portland (PP&R) Arboreto Infantil de Columbia. El financiamiento no proviene de dólares de impuestos, sino de fondos de desarrollo de construcción llamados “SDC” o cargos de desarrollo del sistema. La inversión permitió al PP&R aumentar la circulación y el acceso en el Arboreto, incluido el desarrollo de un sendero pavimentado de usos múltiples, vital para que más personas puedan moverse por el destino único del noreste de Portland. El proyecto comenzó en otoño de 2017, seguido de evaluaciones del sitio y sesiones de escucha dirigidas por un Comité Asesor Técnico y del Proyecto.Gran parte de la construcción se realizó a lo largo de 2022 y el parque se abrió por completo al público el invierno pasado. Visite la página del Arboreto Infantil de Columbia para obtener más información |
| Thân mời Quý vị! Vui lòng tham gia cùng chúng tôi để chào mừng việc mở cửa trở lại và những cải tiến được thực hiện đối với Vườn Thực vật Trẻ em Columbia trong suốt năm ngoái. Sẽ có một ban nhạc sống, các hoạt động dành cho mọi lứa tuổi và đồ ăn nhẹ sẽ được cung cấp! Đây sẽ là một sự kiện dành cho gia đình với những lời nhận xét chào mừng từ Cựu Giáo viên Trường Columbia về Chương trình “GROW” (Tăng trưởng thông qua Nghiên cứu, Tổ chức và Làm việc), Cựu Ủy viên Amanda Fritz, Ủy viên Dan Ryan và Giám đốc PR&R Adena Long. Chúng tôi hy vọng sẽ gặp quý vị ở đó! Chủ nhật ngày 11 tháng 6 1-4 giờ chiều 10040 NE 6th Drive Vui lòng đỗ xe ở Lối vào phía Đông (East Entrance) ngay gần Meadow Lane |
| Thông tin Nền Buổi lễ Mở cửa Trở lại Chính thức Vườn Thực vật Trẻ em ColumbiaNăm 1999, Portland Parks & Recreation mua lại khu đất Vườn Thực vật Trẻ em Columbia (Columbia Children’s Arboretum) từ Các Trường Công lập Portland để sử dụng làm công viên. Hợp tác chặt chẽ với cộng đồng, một kế hoạch quản lý cho địa điểm này đã được phát triển vào tháng 3 năm 2004.Vào năm 2016, Ủy viên Amanda Fritz đã phân bổ hơn 1.1 triệu đô la cho các cải tiến tại Vườn Thực vật Trẻ em Columbia của Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R). Số tiền tài trợ này không lấy từ tiền thuế mà lấy từ quỹ phát triển xây dựng được gọi là “SDC” hoặc Phí Phát triển Hệ thống (System Development Charges). Khoản đầu tư này cho phép PP&R tăng cường hoạt động lưu thông và khả năng tiếp cận tại Vườn Thực vật—bao gồm việc phát triển một đường mòn đa dụng có mặt đường được lát, điều này vô cùng quan trọng để nhiều người hơn có thể đi vòng quanh điểm đến độc đáo ở vùng đông bắc Portland này. Dự án này bắt đầu vào mùa thu năm 2017, sau đó là các buổi đánh giá địa điểm và các buổi lắng nghe ý kiến do Ủy ban Cố vấn Kỹ thuật và Dự án (Project and Technical Advisory Committee) dẫn dắt.Phần lớn công việc xây dựng đã diễn ra trong suốt năm 2022 với việc toàn bộ công viên được mở cửa cho công chúng vào mùa đông vừa qua. Truy cập trang Vườn Thực vật Trẻ em Columbia để biết thêm thông tin |
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| Environmental Services Rate Study On Wednesday, June 14th, the City of Portland’s Bureau of Environmental Services (BES) will hold an informational discussion about rate updates, focused on customers located in the Drainage Districts. A staff representative from the Drainage Districts will be there to speak to the complementary, but separate, services we provide to keep people and property safe from flooding. Please see below for more information about the discussion on Wednesday, June 14th. Join us for a community conversation about Environmental Services and how we charge sewer and stormwater rates to deliver essential services Environmental Services sets sewer and stormwater rates based on the cost of providing sewer and stormwater services, which are essential for protecting public health and the environment. Environmental Services staff are recommending an update to the way we charge rates. City and bureau equity and affordability goals have informed development of the recommended approach. Portland Bureau of Environmental Services is holding a discussion with residents and property owners in the Drainage Districts about the BES rate study and its impacts on ratepayers. Who: Residents and property owners in the Drainage Districts What: A presentation and conversation about updating the way Environmental Services charges rates. When: Wednesday, June 14: 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Where: These discussions will take place online via Zoom. Please click here to register if you would like to attend. Why: Engagement with community members and ratepayers will help inform how BES implements the updated rate structure. Our hope is to share our proposed recommendations with drainage district residents and property owners, and to hear your thoughts and suggestions on how to improve the recommendations. If you need language assistance or other assistance to be able to fully participate, please let us know. We will reach out to you directly to support your participation. Click Here to Register Other Opportunities to Participate: Informational Presentations Environmental Services will be offering information sessions throughout the community. These informational presentations will occur throughout the spring and early summer. Office Hours Environmental Services employees will be available for one-on-one meetings for deeper conversations about specific technical topics or to answer specific questions in more detail. If you are interested in attending office hours or one of the informational presentations, or you would like to schedule a presentation for your organization or event, please let us know by emailing Aaron Abrams at Aaron.Abrams@Portlandoregon.gov or calling 503-823-2827. Council Adoption Changes are planned to go into effect starting in July 2024. Proposals will be voted on by City Council in the first half of 2024. Learn more about this project and sign up for project updates You can learn more about this project by visiting the project website at portland.gov/BES/RateStudy. Visit the project webpage to sign up for updates on this effort through our free GovDelivery subscription service. These updates are the best way to stay informed about what’s happening and what to expect. You can also sign up for bulletins on other projects and topics. Follow the Drainage Districts! Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Our Mission: To enhance community safety and support the region’s vitality by reducing flood risk, maintaining our levee system, managing drainage, and responding to emergencies. Peninsula Drainage District #1 | Peninsula Drainage District #2 Multnomah County Drainage District #1 | Sandy Drainage Improvement Company |
East Columbia Neighborhood Association 