| 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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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. 
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.
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.
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. 
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. 
Summer Free
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. 
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. 
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! 
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 
Zoning & Land UsePublic notices for North Portland
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. 
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. 
Portland COAD The 
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. 
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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. 
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. 
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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. 
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. 
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. 
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. 
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. 
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. 
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 
Zoning & Land UsePublic notices for North Portland
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. 
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. 
Portland COAD The 
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. 
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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
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. 
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. 
Bridgeton Neighborhood Association Holiday CheerJoin the Bridgeton Neighborhood Association in spreading Holiday Cheer at a local institution, 
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. 
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 
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.
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. 
East Columbia Neighborhood Association 