| New District Coalition Office Info Sessions |
| Dear Val, We’re thrilled to share some exciting news from the Office of Community and Civic Life! By July 2024, neighborhood districts will be aligned with the new voting districts, the new District Coalition Office (DCO) model will be in effect, and Civic Life will be actively supporting the new DCOs to better serve Portlanders. Before the official launch, we invite you to join us at our upcoming hybrid community information sessions. We look forward to hearing your thoughts and answering any questions you may have. |
 Community Info Session Details: Date: January 22, 2024Time: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.Location: Kenton Firehouse, 8105 N BrandonZoomDate: February 8, 2024Time: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.Location: PPB East Precinct, 737 SE 106th Ave.Zoom Date: February 15, 2024Time: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.Location: Southeast Uplift, 3534 SE Main St. Zoom Date: February 20, 2024Time: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.Location: Portland Building, 1120 SW 5th Ave.Zoom |
| These changes are designed to benefit Portland communities, and we look forward to sharing more details with you during the information sessions. We sincerely hope to see you there and appreciate your contribution to building a stronger and more connected community. In partnership, Your Civic Life Team |
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North Portland Advisory Board
| Apply Now for PIR-North Portland Advisory Board After a three-year pause, the PIR-North Portland Trust Fund has amassed $120,000 in funding. NPNS seeks advisory board members from each neighborhood association to steer impactful community projects. Whether it’s noise reduction, cleaner air, or community engagement, your input matters. Apply now to shape North Portland’s future! The first advisory board meeting will be held at the end of January. |
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| North Portland Neighborhood ServicesNEWSLETTERJanuary 4th, 2024 |
| Wishing you a happy New Year! 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 |
 Apply Now for PIR-North Portland Advisory BoardAfter a three-year pause, the PIR-North Portland Trust Fund has amassed $120,000 in funding. NPNS seeks advisory board members from each neighborhood association to steer impactful community projects. Whether it’s noise reduction, cleaner air, or community engagement, your input matters. Apply now to shape North Portland’s future! The first advisory board meeting will be held at the end of January. Apply Here |
 Community Activities Funds AvailableThe Office of Community and 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, east neighborhood district 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 incurred from June 1, 2023, and May 31, 2024.Learn More |
 Basic Net Training Registration Serve as a crucial part of Portland’s safety net by becoming a Neighborhood Emergency Team (NET) volunteer. The next free training cohort will run January 13 though February 4 on a flexible weekend schedule. NET volunteers are trained to safely assist Portlanders with downed power lines, home fire evacuations, Rose Festival events, or a catastrophic earthquake. Join 2,000+ NET members and learn how to save lives and property. The NET program is run by the Portland Bureau of Emergency Management’s Community Resilience Team.Learn More |
 Final Online Open House and Survey Now AvailableThe North Portland in Motion team invites feedback on project and program recommendations after two years of analysis and community engagement. The online open house and survey, available until January 31, showcases refined project descriptions, policy and program recommendations, and longer-term considerations. The draft plan will be released in early 2024, with council adoption expected in mid-2024. Anticipate the implementation of several projects on the ground throughout 2024. Learn More |
 Candidate Learning SessionsLearn how to run for a City of Portland office. The City Elections Office is hosting learning sessions to help you understand the nuances of running for office in our city. Learning sessions will be held in person on January 8, and online on January 10. Learn More |
 Summer FreeFor All Applications OpenEach year, Summer Free For All Cultural Events partners with community groups, artists, nonprofits, culturally-specific groups, and others to produce free concerts, movies, and events throughout Portland. If you are looking to bring an amazing event to your community, SFFA is ready to help. Applications are due January 15. Learn More |
 Vanport History AudioboxesThe Vanport Placemaking Project has installed audio boxes around Portland to share the history of Vanport with more Portlanders. The exhibit features the voices and stories of 18 original Vanport residents. The stories tell listeners about everyday life in Vanport, work in the WWII shipyards, the traumatic flood of 1948, and more. They are located in downtown Portland at the Park Blocks entrance to Lincoln Hall and on the south side of Force Lake, a historic Vanport site. Learn More |
 DEQ Seeks Public Input The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is inviting public input on proposed amendments to OAR 340-141-0290, aiming to establish a “per tank fee” on oil-filled train cars entering Oregon. The proposed fee, set at $19 per rail car as mandated by ORS 468B.435 (13)(c), will be utilized for high hazard rail route training exercises/ DEQ welcomes comments via email, postal mail or at a public hearing on January 16. The deadline for comments is 4 pm on January 22. The rulemaking supports DEQ’s statutory obligation, addressing environmental concerns related to oil transport. Learn More |
| Resources |
 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 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. 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 neighborhood |
| Arbor LodgeThursday, January 18, 7 pmOverlook Monday, January 8, 6 pm |
| BridgetonTuesday, January 9, 6:30 pm (Board Meeting)PiedmontThursday, January 18, 7 pm |
| Cathedral Park Tuesday, January 9, 7 pm PortsmouthMonday, January 8, 5:30 pm (Board Meeting) |
| East ColumbiaTuesday, February 12, 7 pmSt. JohnsMonday, January 8, 7 pm |
| Hayden IslandThursday, January 11, 7 pmUniversity Park Monday, January 8, 7 pm (Board Meeting) |
| Kenton Wednesday, January 10, 7 pm (Board Meeting) |
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| North Portland Neighborhood ServicesNEWSLETTERDecember 20, 2023 |
| Welcome to the NPNS Newsletter. Here we highlight exciting events, valuable resources, and amazing projects taking place in North Portland. 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 |
 Happy Holidays from NPNSAs the festive season unfolds, we extend warm wishes of joy and cheer to our incredible community. Thank you for being part of NPNS. Here’s to a season of happiness and a new year filled with possibilities. Happy Holidays! |
 Small Grants & Sponsorships Awards AnnouncedThe Office of Community & Civic Life awarded a total of $32,180 to nine community groups serving North Portland. Congratulations to Jefferson High PTSA, Sauvie Island Center, Royal Rose Foundation, Chief Joseph Elementary School PTO, Lavender League, St. Johns Swap n Play, Freinds of Ours, Columbia Slough Watershed Council, and the North Portland Tool Library. |
 Newsletter AnnouncementStarting January, our newsletter will shift from bi-monthly to monthly. Please be sure to send any announcements or events for the upcoming month by the last Friday of the month prior to your event. |
 Apply Now for PIR-North Portland Advisory BoardAfter a three-year pause, the PIR-North Portland Trust Fund has amassed $120,000 in funding. NPNS seeks advisory board members from each neighborhood association to steer impactful community projects. Whether it’s noise reduction, cleaner air, or community engagement, your input matters. Apply now to shape North Portland’s future! The first advisory board meeting will be held at the end of January. Apply Here |
 Portland Winter Ice Rink is OpenThe Portland Winter Ice Rink and Woodsy Winter Village has opened in downtown Portland. The Winter Village is open 12 pm to 8 pm through December with modified hours in January. Learn More |
 Summer FreeFor All Applications OpenEach year, Summer Free For All Cultural Events partners with community groups, artists, nonprofits, culturally-specific groups, and others to produce free concerts, movies, and events throughout Portland. If you are looking to bring an amazing event to your community, SFFA is ready to help. Applications are due January 15, 2024. Learn More |
 Major Funding Boost Secured for North Portland Aquatic CenterCommissioner Dan Ryan allocates an additional $59.8 million in Park System Development Charges for the North Portland Aquatic Center, securing $91.5 million of the $102 million needed. The project includes a 35-meter “fast” pool, meeting increased demand for lap lanes and school aquatics programming. Learn More |
 Vanport History AudioboxesThe Vanport Placemaking Project has installed audio boxes around Portland to share the history of Vanport with more Portlanders. The exhibit features the voices and stories of 18 original Vanport residents. The stories tell listeners about everyday life in Vanport, work in the WWII shipyards, the traumatic flood of 1948, and more. They are located in downtown Portland at the Park Blocks entrance to Lincoln Hall and on the south side of Force Lake, a historic Vanport site. Learn More |
 ODOT Invests in U.S. 30 CorridorODOT is improving the corridor by designing and construction six projects. The $38 million investment aims to increase safety, preserve roads and bridges, build protections for rivers, fish and public health. Learn More |
 Candidate Learning SessionsLearn how to run for a City of Portland office. The City Elections Office is hosting to help you understand the nuances of running for office in our city. Learning sessions will be held in person on January 8, and online on January 10. Learn More |
 DEQ Seeks Public Input The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is inviting public input on proposed amendments to OAR 340-141-0290, aiming to establish a “per tank fee” on oil-filled train cars entering Oregon. The proposed fee, set at $19 per rail car as mandated by ORS 468B.435 (13)(c), will be utilized for high hazard rail route training exercises/ DEQ welcomes comments via email, postal mail or at a public hearing on January 16, 2024. The deadline for comments is 4 pm on January 22, 2024. The rulemaking supports DEQ’s statutory obligation, addressing environmental concerns related to oil transport. Learn More |
 North Lombard Street TransformationODOT’s Great Street Program announced four projects that have been selected to share the remaining $36 million from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act including improvements to N. Lombard Street. Enhancements include extending sidewalks, protected bike lanes, replacing turn lanes with green stormwater treatment areas, and pedestrian plaza intersection safety improvements. 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. 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 neighborhood |
| Arbor LodgeThursday, December 21, 7 pmOverlook Monday, January 8, 6 pm |
| BridgetonTuesday, January 9, 6:30 pm (Board Meeting)PiedmontThursday, December 21, 7 pm |
| Cathedral Park Tuesday, January 9, 7 pm PortsmouthMonday, January 8, 5:30 pm (Board Meeting) |
| East ColumbiaTuesday, February 12, 7 pmSt. JohnsMonday, January 8, 7 pm |
| Hayden IslandThursday, January 11, 7 pmUniversity Park Monday, January 8, 7 pm (Board Meeting) |
| Kenton Wednesday, January 10, 7 pm (Board Meeting) |
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Planting and Stewardship Events in North and Northeast Portland – Winter/Spring 2024Hello!You are receiving this email because you have volunteered for the PP&R Volunteer Stewardship program in in the Columbia Slough watershed in the past. The Columbia Slough watershed is the geographic area which includes much of North and Northeast Portland. With your help, we have successfully planted thousands of shrubs and trees, mulched and cared for recently planted plants, picked up hundreds of pounds of trash, and removed weedy vegetation in parks and natural areas like Kelley Point, Whitaker Ponds, and more. All of your efforts help create habitat for wildlife, keep the Columbia Slough clean, and help preserve and enhance nature in the city, which of course makes the Portland better for us humans too! Thank you so much! ‘Tis the season to have fun in the mud! The PP&R Stewardship Program hosts volunteer events all over Portland (check out our events calendar here). We host events year-round, all over the city! More events are added throughout the year, so check our calendar frequently. Below, I’ve listed specific opportunities in North and Northeast Portland. Come on your own or bring your friends and family! Unless otherwise listed, all events run 10am-1pm. Click on the links for more information, and to register: Jan 13, 2024: Planting event at Columbia Slough Natural Area, in partnership with Friends of Trees. Jan 20, 2024: Planting event at Johnson Lake Natural Area, in partnership with Columbia Slough Watershed Council. Jan 27, 2024: Planting event at Columbia Children’s Arboretum, in partnership with Friends of Trees and Friends of Columbia Children’s Arboretum. Feb 3, 2024: Planting Event at Gateway Green, in partnership with Friends of Trees. Feb 10, 2024: Planting event at Whitaker Ponds Nature Park, in partnership with Columbia Slough Watershed Council and Bark. Feb 24, 2024: Planting event at Wilkes Creek Headwaters, in partnership with Columbia Slough Watershed Council and Bark. March 2, 2024: Planting event at Kelley Point Park, in partnership with Friends of Trees and 7 Nations Canoe Family. March 9, 2024: Planting Event at Gateway Green, in partnership with Friends of Trees. March 23, 2024: Stewardship event at Kelley Point Park, in partnership with Columbia Slough Watershed Council and Bark. April 6, 2024: Stewardship event at Columbia Slough Natural Area, in partnership with Friends of Trees. April 20, 2024: Greening Wilkes – Earth Day Event, in partnership with Friends of Trees, Columbia Slough Watershed Council, Verde, and Audubon. 3rd Saturdays – September through May: Join Friends of Baltimore Woods for stewardship work parties from 9-12pm. Gloves, tools, snacks and coffee and tea are provided at all events. No experience necessary! Please register ahead of time by clicking on the links above, or emailing/calling the contact listed on the event page. All ages are welcome. Feel free to invite your friends, co-workers, and family! A note about accessibility: All projects involve work on uneven and potentially wet and muddy ground. Some sites require more walking than others. If you have any questions about any of the projects, or need any accommodations, please contact the staff listed on the event page.See you outside!  |
| Yoko SilkStewardship Coordinator | City Nature City Wide | Lands Stewardship Division 503-278-1341 (mobile) yoko.silk@portlandoregon.gov(yo hablo español) 1120 SW Fifth Ave #1302 • Portland, OR Portland Parks & Recreation • www.portland.gov/parksDirector Adena Long |
East Columbia Neighborhood Association 