Blueprint-style architectural line drawing of the Moda Center arena in Portland, Oregon

ECNA November 11th

TL;DR:
ECNA meets Wednesday, Nov. 11 at 7 p.m. at Columbia Community Bible Church to talk Moda Center funding and land use, and a casual cookie exchange 🍪

Hi neighbors! Our next East Columbia Neighborhood Association general meeting is Wednesday, November 11 at 7:00 p.m. at Columbia Community Bible Church on NE Marine Drive. All neighbors are welcome, so come hear what’s happening and connect with your community.

On the agenda

Here’s the agenda from ECNA Chair Patrick Henry. The meeting starts promptly at 7:00 p.m.

6:30 p.m. – Cookie Exchange: hosted by Barbara Neidig, Committee Chair (details below)
7:00 p.m. – Taxpayer support for the Moda Center? Jonathan Tasini, Eliot Neighborhood Association (15 min)
7:15 p.m. – Land use updates: Alice Walker (15 min)
7:30 p.m. – Other business: volunteers for vacant Board and Committee positions, and Block Captains for Meadow Dr, South Shore Rd, Lija Loop and Mariners Loop

A hand holding a fresh chocolate chip cookie

Bonus: Cookie Exchange

Who doesn’t like cookies? To kick off the holiday season, neighbor Barbara Neidig is hosting a Cookie Exchange to start the evening. Grab a seat, a cookie and a neighbor to chat with before the meeting gets going at 7. Come taste homemade favorites from kitchens all around East Columbia, discover a new go-to recipe, and chat with the bakers behind them. Not much of a baker? No problem. Everyone is welcome to sample and enjoy, so just come hungry!

Feel like baking? It’s easy to join in:

Bake: a dozen or more homemade cookies, any kind you love
Recipes welcome: bring a copy to share with neighbors if you can
Take some home: Barbara will have containers on hand, so everyone leaves with a mix of cookies to enjoy later
Let Barbara know by Monday, November 2: a quick email to barbaran@windermere.com is the best way to reach her ✉️

ECNA General Meeting
When: Wednesday, November 11 at 7 p.m.
Where: Columbia Community Bible Church, 420 NE Marine Dr, Portland, OR 97211

A smiling girl holds up a toy from her Operation Christmas Child shoebox gift

Give a Child a Christmas Gift

Our hosts at Columbia Community Bible Church are again filling Samaritan’s Purse Christmas shoeboxes (Operation Christmas Child) for kids ages 5 to 9 in need around the world, and neighbors are invited to help. Drop off new gifts that fit in a shoebox, like small toys, puzzles, crayons and coloring books, toothbrushes, soap, gloves or scarves, or a check to help cover shipping. Bring them on Sundays between 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. through November 15, and leave them in the tub with the yellow sign just inside the church’s front door. You’re welcome to join the 11 a.m. worship service while you’re there, too.

Download the shoebox flyer with gift ideas (PDF)Download

Questions before the meeting? Contact ECNA at ecnaboard@gmail.com.

See you on November 11, neighbors! 🍪

Illustration of delivery-drone blueprints on a drafting table, surrounded by handwritten notes representing community discussion.

Education & Events, Local Issues, Community Posts

Commercial Drone Deliveries: Community Conversation on October 18

East Columbia residents are invited to a community briefing and conversation about Amazon’s proposed Prime Air drone delivery sites and their potential impacts across North and Northeast Portland.

Join neighbors for an update on the City’s permitting and legislative process, hear different perspectives, and share your questions and concerns.

When and where

Sunday, October 18, 2026 · 3–5 p.m. Pacific
Attend in person or online.

In person: Northeast Coalition of Neighborhoods (NECN) Building
4815 NE 7th Ave, Portland, OR 97211

Online: Join the community conversation on Zoom

About the gathering

This event is independently hosted by members of North and Northeast Portland Neighborhood Associations. NECN is providing the venue only.

District Councilors and members of the press are also welcome to attend and listen to neighbors’ perspectives.

Questions? Contact the organizers’ Public Relations Team at pdxdroneconcerns@googlegroups.com.

Community Posts, Local Issues

Community Meeting & Potluck – Wed, February 11

Please join the East Columbia Neighborhood Association for our monthly general meeting at 7:00 PM.

At this meeting, we’ll be discussing upcoming zoning changes that may affect homeowners, along with other local neighborhood topics.

We’re also hosting a community potluck! The church will open at 6:30 PM, so neighbors can arrive early, enjoy some food, and connect before the meeting begins promptly at 7:00 PM.

If you’d like to bring a dish, you’re very welcome to — but please come either way. We’d love to see you.

Location:
Columbia Community Bible Church
420 NE Marine Drive, Portland

Meeting Agenda – Wednesday, February 11

East Columbia Neighborhood Association – General Meeting
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Meeting begins promptly at 7:00 PM
Location: Columbia Community Bible Church, 420 NE Marine Drive, Portland

A. Community Potluck

Everyone likes tasty eats! Neighbors are welcome to bring a dish if they’re able, but please come regardless. The space opens at 6:30 PM for food and conversation.

B. ECNA Newsletter

We’re looking for neighbors interested in contributing short articles or updates. Everyone has something to share! Newsletter submissions can be sent to the Assistant Editor.

C. NE Coalition of Neighborhoods Update

A brief report and updates from the NE Coalition of Neighborhoods.

D. ECNA Leadership

Introduction of the ECNA Board of Directors and leadership roles.

Cristan Anderson – Secretary
Karin Myers – Treasurer
Board Members: Martha Johnson, Sally Beck, Ron Beck, Patrick Henry, Randy Sikorski, Naomi Wichman, Regina Burck

E. Portland Parks Grant Program

Discussion of potential project ideas and interest in forming a Grant Selection Committee.

F. Columbia Corridor & Industrial Lands Environmental Overlay Zone Project

An overview of proposed zoning changes that may affect properties in the area. A short introduction will be provided, with a deeper discussion planned for the March meeting with a City planning representative present.

Neighbors are encouraged to explore how the proposed zoning may affect their property using the City’s online map tool.

G. Events & Programs for 2026

Board ideas for upcoming events will be shared, and neighbors are invited to offer suggestions. Volunteers will also be needed for event coordination and neighborhood signage.

⸻