21St Annual Paint & Repair-A-Thon

EAST PORTLAND NEIGHBORHOOD EPN ASSOCIATION NEWS

July 2010 News about East Portland Neighborhoods vol. 15 issue 3 Your 21st annual Paint & Repair-a-thon NEIGHBORHOOD By Barrett Ebright Karnes Community Builders Program, REACH ASSOCIATIONS Community Development Argay Save the date for REACH Neighborhood Association Community Development’s 21st annual Paint & Repair-a- Centennial thon, Saturday, August 7th Community Association from 8:00 am – 2:30 pm. This community event brings Glenfair together hundreds of volun- Neighborhood Association teers and area businesses to help 20 to 30 senior and dis- Hazelwood abled homeowners living in Neighborhood Association and around the Lents URA all in one day! In the past 10 Lents years, over 150 homeowners Neighborhood Association have benefited from this event. Last year, 280 volun- Mill Park teers completed 116 home Neighborhood Association repair projects for twenty-two senior and disabled home- Parkrose Heights owners living on a low- 2009 REACH Paint & Repair-a-thon volunteers from Oregon Tradeswomen Inc. and Rejuvenation Association of Neighbors income. gather for a break from painting with a family from the Lents neighborhood. Volunteers repainted Event volunteers help senior the entire exterior of their home. Parkrose homeowners with exterior Neighborhood Association painting, yard clean-ups, bars, and more! iors to age safely in their To apply for free home Pleasant Valley amending unstable stairways The Paint & Repair-a-thon homes and remain connected repairs and an opportunity to and installing handrails, fix- not only helps beautify neigh- to their community. be part of the Paint & Repair- Neighborhood Association ing minor plumbing or electri- borhoods, but also makes Let your neighbors know a-thon, contact Barrett at 503- Powellhurst-Gilbert cal concerns, installing homes safer, livable and more about this great opportunity to 208-8152 or e-mail at smoke detectors or grab energy efficient, allowing sen- receive free home repairs! [email protected]. Neighborhood Association Russell Neighborhood Association National Neighbors Wilkes Community Group Night Out Woodland Park National Night borhood spirit and Out (celebrated police-community Neighborhood Association every year on the partnerships; and first Tuesday in promote emer- Are you on our August) is gency prepared- free mailing list for designed to send ness awareness. a message to DON’T FORGET the East Portland criminals that to register your Jim Blatt of Wilkes (center) and volunteers from Parkrose Heights, Glenfair and Hazelwood help a neighbor unload wood helping him Neighborhood neighborhoods PORTLAND, OREGON • 2010 NNO event with are organized and ONI ~(last day for make way for a new deck. Association News? fighting back, heighten com- registration is July 27). Go munity awareness of crime to http://www.portlandon- IfIf youryour namename doesdoes notnot Spring clean up May 15, 2010 and drug prevention; gener- line.com/oni/index.cfm?c=2 appear above your ate support for, and partici- 8986& for more info and to By Brenda McSweeney tons of metal and 21 tires. address, you are not. Call and Mike Vander Veen About 8,100 flyers went to stu- us at 503-823-4550 to pation in, local anti-crime register your event! dents in 13 schools. Special make sure you get every programs; strengthen neigh- A bulky waste clean up event issue.issue. happened on a rare sunny day thanks to Chris Pierce and in May at the Menlo Park and Victoria Maya from Reynolds National Neighbors Ride (SE 122nd and E. School District for getting our Burnside). About 40 volunteers flyer translated to Spanish. Night Out Schedule from seven neighborhoods Also, to Aleks Smolentsev from helped load 6 dumpsters with Mt. Hood CC for translating our PAID US POSTAGE Tuesday, August 3

PORTLAND OR 9.3 tons of bulky waste, 1.44 PERMIT NO. 653 NONPROFIT ORG continued on page 5 NNO - Argay Neighborhood Association, 6-8:30pm, Argay Park, NE 141st & Beech. NNO - Glenfair Neighborhood Association, 4-9pm, Glenfair Park, NE 154th & Davis. InsideInside thisthis issue:issue: NNO - Mill Park Neighborhood Association, 6-8:30pm, Street Party, 113th & 114th at Yamhill EXPEXP XPOXPO specialspecial insertinsert NNO - Parkrose Heights Association of Neighbors, 5:30-8:30pm, Knott Park, NE 117th & Knott. If you want this paper Wednesday, August 4 NNO - Powellhurst-Gilbert Neighbors Night Out, please call us at 6:30-9:30pm, Gilbert Heights Park, SE 130th & Boise. East Portland Neighbors, Inc. 1017NE 117th Avenue Portland, OR 97220 503-823-4550 From your Editorial Board This newspaper (East Most of the content for Portland Neighborhood the paper is written by Association News) is volunteers and the provided through the responsibility efforts of East Portland for content is Neighbors, Inc., a non- that of the profit organization made authors. up of representatives Corrections are from each of the 13 made when the Neighborhood need is clearly Associations, which indicated, but the make up the East Editorial Board Portland Neighborhood does not guarantee Organization. the accuracy of the The goal of the East statements. The Portland Neighborhood Editorial Board does, Association News is to however, reserve the build our community right to reject submis- voice through communi- sions or edit them cating the activities and based upon policies efforts of Neighborhood adopted by East Associations and their Portland Neighbors, Inc. which fails to meet the viduals - whether private the Editorial Board to residents in our shared All meetings of the policy guidelines of the parties, government identify the content and community. Editorial Board are pub- newspaper may be edit- employees, or elected delete it from the sub- If you have a communi- lic meetings. Meetings ed by the Editorial policy makers - of delib- mitted copy. Persons ty event, public activity, of the Editorial Board Board. erate untruth will not be submitting the copy will or volunteer effort of are held based upon Content questioning accepted for distribution be notified of the general interest to East publication deadlines or the personal integrity, through this newspaper. changes made. Portland residents we issues needing immedi- intent, or accusing indi- It is the responsibility of would like to include it in ate considera- our newspaper. We wel- tion. Editorial Board Members come your submissions. The Editorial They should not exceed Board for this Coordinator Bonny McKnight; Russell Neighborhood Association 350 words and photos newspaper is Member Alesia Reese; Woodland Park Neighborhood Association are encouraged. responsible for Member Mark White; Powellhurst Gilbert Neighborhood Association The East Portland the content Member Carol Williams; Parkrose Heights Associations of Neighbors Neighborhood and design of Contact information for these individuals is found in each issue of this newspaper. Association News is the newspaper To submit an article or otherwise find out about the East Portland Neighborhood funded through individ- and for certain Association News or Editorial Board meetings, contact: ual Neighborhood policies and Association grants, local procedures East Portland Neighbors, Inc. business advertising, used to guide Editorial Board targeted information its production. 1017 NE 117th Avenue; Portland, OR 97220 Phone – 503-823-4550; Fax 503-823-4525 efforts sponsored by Articles in the Email - [email protected] City bureaus or other newspaper will public bodies, and by be reviewed We welcome your comments and suggestions for East Portland Neighborhood Association News. donations from readers. and content “Your help in funding this Advertiser listing Daycare for Doggy...... page 5 newspaper is tax eastPDXnews.com...... page 4 deductible – Eastport Plaza ...... page 12 Lean Computer Consulting ...... page 5 When we receive your donation, we will send a receipt to use when Midway Business Association ...... page 8 you file your taxes. Parkview Retirement Community. . . . page 6 Just a small amount of money will help us continue to let you and Pizza Baron ...... page 8 your neighbors know about what is Quality Cage Co...... page 3 happening in East Portland and how to join others to keep our shared Reach CDC ...... page 8 community a positive place to live.” Ride Connection ...... page 7

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Page 2 If you want this paper please call 503-823-4550 or visit our website at www.eastportland.org Meet your Portland City Commissioner: Randy Leonard In this, the fourth installment of an ongoing series, learn about the values that drove the City Commissioners to seek their positions, and about the City bureaus they oversee – in their own words

By David F. Ashton taps in Portland – because it’s Occupying Position #4 on the pressurized by gravity! And, Portland City Council is the it’s the best [municipal] water Commissioner of Public in the world, actually. It Safety, Randy Leonard. The requires virtually no treat- title is honorary; the City’s ment.” Mayor assigns the bureaus The Bureau of and organizations over which Development Services – each commissioner presides. “Their mission is to ensure the Read on, and see what we safety of the community learned in this interview, con- through adequate building ducted at Portland City Hall – standards. With the recession, about how Leonard governs, they’ve had to lay off 168 peo- the bureaus he oversees, and ple so far [through June]. This the accomplishment of which compromises their ability to he is most proud – in his own issue permits as quickly as words … possible; but they are doing it, Leonard’s philosophy and doing a good job.” of governance Portland Fire & Rescue – “I “I have a pretty easy-to- worked there for 24 years understand philosophy,” before I moved on to the legis- Commissioner Leonard lature. Their mission is to began. “It’s born of my experi- respond to whatever might threaten life or property. ence of being a Portland fire- Photo by David F. Ashton fighter. I never forget what the “If it’s a house on fire, they’ll Portland City Commissioner Randy Leonard. goal is: Delivering good serv- do whatever is necessary to ices to people, to neighbors – get the occupants out and Parks. It makes a lot of differ- within the course of the day, I son – not just the correct so that their lives are made extinguish the fire. But they ence in a lot of neighbor- respond all the [civil] e-mails, agency – that can help solve better through the City gov- also respond to flooded base- hoods. A part of that was tak- though I get hundreds a day. their problem, or answer their ernment.” ments, by pumping them out ing an unused Water Bureau I’ll refer people to the right per- question.” City agencies over- and helping to find the leak. office in Hazelwood, and con- seen by Commissioner For any kind of medical emer- verting it into a building now Leonard gency, it’s their job to respond used by the East Portland Contact information quickly. They are the front-line Here are the agencies for Neighborhood Office coalition. E-mail: [email protected] or randy@port- which Commissioner Leonard saviors, and the rescuers of About being contacted last resort.” landoregon.gov is responsible: by citizens Internet websit: www.portlandonline.com/leonard Accomplishments dur- The Portland Water Bureau “I appreciate citizens contact- Telephone: (503) 823-4682 – “We have a unique water ing his current term ing me. I answer my own e- US Mail or delivery: 1221 SW 4th Avenue, Suite 210, delivery system. It doesn’t “As simple as it may sound, mails. You can call the office, require any added energy to [the accomplishment I’m most but the easiest way is to e- Portland, Oregon, 97204. deliver water to most of the proud of is] creating Hydro- mail me. Eventually, sometime What is your vision for Lents Park? What do you love about it? What would you change? the Project Advisory Committee to help guide this process, rep- resenting a variety of organizations and interests. Their job is to listen to you and use what they learn to direct our team of designers. By Sarah Coates-Huggins When their work is done, we Lents Park got a lot of atten- will have created an updated tion last year. Minor league vision for this much-loved 38- Photo by Alesia Reese baseball made the community acre park. Lents Park will Portland Parks and Recreation Director Zari Santer and Mary Walker, Friends of Powell Butte. really appreciate what a spe- have a Master Plan that will cial place this park is. As a guide development and result of the community’s hard preservation of park work and passion, we have an resources over the next twen- Hurrah for Centennial! opportunity to really look at ty-five years. By Alesia Reese Santer along with Friends of Association has partnered with the park and create a vision The success of this project East Portland Parks Coalition for how we want it to feel and depends on all of us – you Powell Butte representative schools, churches and busi- function for this generation need to tell us what you want Centennial Neighborhood Mary Walker were eager to nesses to develop a solid foun- and generations to come. – we need to understand and Association celebrated the examine the site. Parklane dation for park development. Eleven community members translate that into the pro- changes proposed for Park has recently completed a Tom Lewis, Centennial have volunteered to serve on Master Plan project to expand Neighborhood Association continued on page 12 Parklane Park by touring the fenced site with City the current park by many chair, along with Ron and Jan Commissioner Nick Fish. acres-once funding is Clemenson, have worked tire- Cages for all kinds of birds and Portland Parks and achieved. lessly for the park’s future. critters, proudly made in Lents Recreation Director Zari The Centennial Neighborhood Shop our factory store for feed, bedding, accessories and more! Quality Cage Company City of Portland Multnomah County 5942 SE 111th Avenue Information & Referral (Between SE Harold St. & SE Foster Rd.) 503-823-4000 Portland, OR 97266 ~ (503) 762-2607

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East Portland Neighborhood News July 2010 Page 3 Parkrose honors its retirees Pleasant Valley School ‘Wildside’ Project By Anne Kracke barrel to collect water to irrigate Pleasant Valley Neighborhood Association their plants. They also sur- David Scharfenberg, 6th veyed for and planted a swale grade teacher at Pleasant to reduce water runoff onto Valley School, and 6 district Foster Road. Appropriate students provided an inspiring native plants were placed and report on this project. Begun in two pairs of ducks nested there fall ’07, the goal has been to this spring and have been rais- “wrap student learning into ing their ducklings in the on-site Marian Young, Retiree, environmental improvement” pond! Director of Human Resources, on the 7.5-acre site, which is Following removal of black- Parkrose School District. part of the school property. berries and other invasive By Alesia Reese Students are directly involved species, over 4000 native trees Board of Education with improving and monitoring and shrubs have been planted. Parkrose School District Photos by Alesia Reese Parkrose High School Administrator Michelle Markell: Molly soil and water quality and plant Several specimen trees have Parkrose Middle School Davies, Principal, Parkrose Middle School. and animal habitat. This ‘serv- been identified and preserved Principal Molly Davies along ice learning’ allows students to on-site. Plans for construction with the entire Parkrose com- tures door prizes and fabulous Class on June 17th. For the apply math, science, reading of boardwalk trails for ease of munity gathered to honor foods. third year, Parkrose gradation and writing skills as they actual- access for all will soon be School District retirees, includ- Marian was named Oregon was held in the Aldo Rossi ly carry out the work and show underway. ing Human Resources Administrator of the Year and Fieldhouse, with military honor younger students how they, Mr.Scharfenberg is to be com- Director Marian Young. will be greatly missed by the guard, music performances too, can be involved with the mended for his inspired leader- Sponsored by St. Rita's Parkrose family. and the smiling faces of continuing effort to improve and ship and teaching of students Church, 102nd and Prescott Parkrose High School will relieved seniors, and ecstatic maintain the site. and for his commitment to Streets, the annual event fea- celebrate the 2010 Graduation families. After receiving grants from improving the environment in East Multnomah County Soil this part of East Portland. We and Water Conservation thank him for all that he is doing District and The Oregon and for heightening our aware- Watershed Enhancement ness of this important environ- Board, and with welcome com- mental project by describing it munity support offered by pri- and bringing a representative vate individuals, several corpo- group of students along to rate sponsors (Starbucks, share the story at the most Kohl's and The Home Depot) recent Pleasant Valley and Scouting troops, teachers Neighborhood Association and students have cleared meeting. Contact: Chair Linda away invasive plants, built a Bauer 503-761-2941 or lbauer- greenhouse with an eco-roof [email protected]. and installed a 400-gallon rain The 5th annual Romanian Festival, September 4th and 5th Our Romanian Neighbors festival weekend. There are at St. Mary’s Romanian approximately 20,000 Orthodox Church invite all Romanian in the Portland Metro area and many have attended of us to their fifth annual this festival. For some of us festival celebration (those that read Bram Stoker’s book), all we know of Romania By Arlene Kimura is that Transylvania is in the cen- I met with the Reverend tral part of Romania. Cosmin Antonescu of St. Mary’s I have to say that while we Romanian Orthodox Church, at talked about the festival, I also 135th and SE Stark Street, to was able to see the beautiful talk about this festival, now icons that are inside the church. going on its 5th year. The festi- Reverend Antonescu informed val is an event that brings area me that members of the church MAKING BIKING BETTER Romanians, and anyone inter- have been responsible (finan- ested in Romanian culture, to cially) for having the individual IN EAST PORTLAND celebrate with the common icons painted. threads of family, friends, food So, save the date – September By Jim Chasse part in this study, please observations may be benefi- and music. There will be deli- 4 & 5, and check out the cele- cious Romanian food, beer and bration. There will be updated Portland Bureau Of contact Jim Chasse at cial to PBOT's study for pro- wines as a starting point. information on this festival on Transportation has made a [email protected] for further viding information about the In the past, the organizers of Hazelwood’s web site at commitment to provide East information. riding needs of East the festival have brought tradi- www.eastportland.org Portland with a bike trans- The East Portland Action Portland's cycling communi- tional Romanian dance groups Contact: HNA Chair Arlene portation system that will Plan Bike Subcommittee ty. from other parts of the county. Kimura via email: arlene.kimu- assure 80% of the popula- has been instrumental in Sunday Parkways is com- This year, they are hoping to [email protected] or 503-252-9429. tion will be within a quarter identifying issues that affect ing to East Portland! July bring a group from Ohio for the of a mile of a “Low Stress” biking in East Portland. At a 18th will be the inaugural bike facility within 5 years. recent event at the I-205 event. It will be held in con- To accomplish this PBOT is Multi Use Path (MUP) and junction with the East Fresh News Every Friday! Burnside St., an informal Portland Exposition forming a working group to Thank you all for your support study East Portland's bike survey was conducted and (EPO/EXPO), July 17th and network, and means to group leaders were sur- 18th. This will be the perfect over the years as I continue improve the network prised to find many cyclists’ opportunity for family fun for “reporting to and advocating for” dependent on the usage of destinations were to loca- the entire weekend. Mark outer East Portland. East Portland residents. If tions in East Portland, and your calendar and plan to Every Friday night, you’ll find you're interested in taking quite often, Gresham. These attend. new stories, filled with exclusive photos, to read & share. Don’t miss out! Check in weekly! www.eastPDXnews.com Call to report Graffiti 503-823-4TAG (4824) David F. Ashton - [email protected]

Page 4 If you want this paper please call 503-823-4550 or visit our website at www.eastportland.org Powellhurst-Gilbert president joins national research project

By David F. Ashton time Mark White, President of the • Locate and apply for feder- Powellhurst-Gilbert al and private funding to Neighborhood Association, carry out an action plan has accepted an invitation to • Link and network with other participate as a Promise Neighborhoods to “Neighborhood-Based share ideas, strategies, Consultant” for the Promise and successes Neighborhood Research The two year project will Consortium (PNRC). White spend most of the first year will be one of only eight collecting and gathering infor- Neighborhood-Based mation and then creating the Consultants in the country framework for outreach, who will be contributing direct- including a comprehensive ly to the development of the Internet site. Year two will be project. more focused on implementa- tion as the project begins work PNRC and neighborhoods with identified neighborhoods work together to: to work with directly on imple- • Identify a neighborhood’s menting the most promising strengths, resources, and concepts and community needs building tools. • Develop an action plan to Each Neighborhood-Based address the neighbor- Consultant will be working Photo by David F. Ashton hood’s needs with a committee that will tar- • Identify evidence-based get a different focus of the project funded by the National United States. Even if Powellhurst-Gilbert is programs, policies, and PNRC. White has been seat- Institutes of Health. It is a “The focus on high poverty not selected as one of the practices that can help pro- ed on the Networking growing network of neighbor- and other communities in cri- small handful of targeted mote children and youth’s Committee, which will be the hood leaders and behavioral sis has tremendous appeal to neighborhoods, it, along with successful development, primary link between the scientists who will work along- me and I’m looking forward to the entire City of Portland, will and a neighborhood’s well- PNRC, the broader research side neighborhoods to com- helping to create something of benefit from White’s direct being community, as well as neigh- bine knowledge from research significance and value. I’m association with what he’s • Develop a system to meas- borhoods throughout the with wisdom of community honored to have been invited learned from working with the ure and monitor a neigh- country. members to develop strong to participate in such an project. borhood’s wellbeing over PNRC is a national research communities across the important project,” says White. Powellhurst-Gilbert Neighborhood Wilkes Creek Trail cleanup By Juli Budd Colombia slough. Wilkes Trail supports diverse wild life and Night Out August 4th Come support your community native plants. on Saturday July 10th starting at By Tom Barnes already thinks is weird is August 4th. Activities will start Please help us keep this spe- PGNA Public Safety Chair about to get a lot weirder. As at 6:30pm. We will be giving 9 a.m. SOLV and Wilkes cial place healthy by coming to Community Group are hosting The Powellhurst-Gilbert the Rainbow Rock ricochets out free children’s bike hel- support your community. an invasive species removal neighborhood is having our around the town–from kid to mets for the first 80 kids, and Snacks and drinks will be pro- and clean up from Wilkes trail. 2nd annual Neighborhood kid and parent to parent--wish- will have a free kid’s activity vided. If you have any questions This trail, located across from Night Out in conjunction with es-come-true quickly turn the table. We will also have a free feel free to call Juli Budd at 503- neighborhood upside down in raffle for 2 American Red Wilkes Park on NE 154th and the Portland Parks movie in 258-0379. a wild rampage of everything Cross family first aid kits. Sandy Boulevard, is very impor- the parks. The movie this year, Wilkes Community Group: from tiny aliens to giant American Legion Post #1 will tant to our watershed and the Contact Alice Blatt. “Shorts”, is about an eleven- boogers. be serving free hot dogs, pop, year-old Toe Thompson who The magical fantasy adven- water and chips. Portland is the designated punching ture "Shorts" is told through a Parks will have music, a rock Clean up: continued from page 1 bag for the bullies of the sub- series of interwoven not-so- wall and free popcorn at the urban community of Black tall tales that each brings to event. We plan to also have a flyer in Russian. We thank MetroPrint, AGG Falls, where his and everyone life the sometimes wonderful, presenter from Women Glenfair Neighborhood Hauling, and American Sanican else's parents work for Black often terrible, and totally out- Strength, “This is a must do Association is thankful for all the – for excellent services. Metro, Box Industries, makers of the of-control wishes that become event for the entire family.” hard-working volunteers from Portland Bureau of do-it-all gadget that's sweep- far more than Toe and his If anyone in the Powellhurst- Centennial, Parkrose Heights, Sustainability, and EPN, Inc. for ing the nation. But during a neighbors ever imagined. Gilbert neighborhood would Hazelwood, Wilkes, Russell, providing the funding for making freak storm, a mysterious Family fun action-adventure like to volunteer to help at this and Mill Park neighborhoods as this event successful. It wouldn't Rainbow Rock, which grants comedy rated PG. event, please contact Tom well as Scott Bradley and every- have happened without your wishes to anyone who finds it, The event will be held at the Barnes at 503-761-6614 or one from Parkrose Abundant involvement. Thanks for making falls from the sky. 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East Portland Neighborhood News July 2010 Page 5 Excitement builds for new Park in Gateway

By Linda Robinson mer owner are covering the You’ve probably noticed all cost of removing soil contam- the activity at NE 106th and inated by a dry cleaning busi- Halsey, where the former JJ ness that was located there North restaurant and the old many years ago. The clean- bowling alley turned Bingo hall up work should be completed by the end of summer. Actual used to be. The site was pur- for the project is underway. At Several additional meetings designs for the park and chased by the City of Portland development of the project, it’s first meeting on June 10, have been scheduled. adjacent redevelopment. in December 2009 to provide called the Gateway 2010, the project’s Citizen At an Open House at the For more information about a future three-acre park and Neighborhood Park & Advisory Committee were East Portland Community the planning process, contact one-acre commercial develop- Redevelopment Project is not introduced to the consultant Center on Thursday, Justin Douglas, Portland ment. First the structures were expected to begin before team. Introductions and pre- September 23, 2010 (6:00 - Development Commission removed, then much of the 2012. In the interim, it will be liminary remarks about the 8:00 pm), the public will have project manager, at 503-823- asphalt. In addition, an EPA a grassy, open space. process were followed by a an opportunity to view and 4579 or [email protected]. “brownfield” grant and a for- In the meantime, planning lively brain-storming session. comment on alternative Permit sought for new Emergency Center By David Hyde The project is currently in the allow for a new parking lot on for special event parking at Ed ern portion of the secured Lents design phase with construc- the north side of the relocated Benedict Park, a request the ECC parking lot will be left and Mark White tion of the new facility slated to street to provide parking for City honored. open for park users evenings Powellhurst-Gilbert Neighborhood Associations begin in Summer 2011. the new ECC. The streets will In addition, both and weekends during normal This July, the City of Portland The center is located on the be upgraded to current City Neighborhood Associations park hours. In the event of an will apply for a Conditional west side of Ed Benedict “green street” standards. requested shared parking be emergency, those shared Use Permit for the City’s pro- Community Park at SE 99th The project includes five included in the final construc- spaces will be required for City posed southern expansion of Avenue and Bush Street. As parcels south of the existing tion design. Approximately 30 staff. its existing communications part of the project, one short Bush Street that were spaces will be available for For more information about facility to create an block of SE Bush Street and a acquired by the City in 2009. evening and weekend events the project, please contact Emergency Coordination section of 100th Avenue will Last spring, Powellhurst- in Ed Benedict Park since on- Susan Kelly at 503-823-6020 Center (ECC) at SE 99th and be realigned further to the Gilbert and Lents street parking will be reduced or via e-mail at Bush Street. Additional City south to connect as a through Neighborhood Associations slightly as a result of the Susan.Kelly@portlandore- emergency and security serv- street between SE 99th and requested the vacant lots be design of the new street align- gon.gov. ices will be housed at this site. SE 100th Avenues. This will made available to the public ment. The gate to the south- Wilkes news about the volunteer activity on 6:30, with free popcorn, soft (see calendar in this paper). Saturday, July 10th.) drinks and door prizes. A rock WCG’s meetings are always This year, for the first time, climbing wall will be available open to any and all interested Wilkes will be participating in on Aug. 20th . community members. Come the free “Movies in the Park” Note: We are again planning share your ideas or sugges- program with Portland Parks our regular yearly clean-up on tions for Wilkes. For more and Recreation, showing Saturday, November 6, 2010. information about Wilkes, “Avatar” on July 24th and “The The Wilkes Community please visit our website: Princess and the Frog” on Group’s next regular meeting wilkes.eastportland.org. August 20th. Each movie will will be at Margaret Scott be preceded by live music at School on September 7, 2010 =39 ()7)6:) 731) *92

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Page 6 If you want this paper please call 503-823-4550 or visit our website at www.eastportland.org Glenfair Neighborhood Association Updates State Rep Jefferson Smith and more starts at 6:30 p.m. on facilitated a conversation about Tuesday, August 3rd. The movie the Safety on the MAX at the will be Shorts featuring kids as May meeting. A potential August action heroes, sort of. event is in the works that would Glenfair resident, Graham By Brenda McSweeney include at least five stops – from Wright attended both a Good Gateway to 162nd. More info Neighbor Agreement meeting Big changes have been afoot will be shared when made avail- and Open House at Allied in Glenfair! Brenda McSweeney was elect- able by his office. Health Service East to better ed as President of Glenfair David Lister & Brenda understand what services are association in March. Glenfair McSweeney met with Courtney provided and to build a relation- Neighborhood Association Hoffman of Portland Parks in ship with the neighborhood. members supported Brenda in preparation for a combined Thank you! pulling together seven neighbor- National Night Out and Movie in Come join the fun. Glenfair Thursday of the month at Open McSweeney email at bren- hoods to hold a bulky waste Glenfair Park. Live music, Neighborhood Association Arms Church (15150 NE [email protected] or call at clean up in May 2010. games for kids, free popcorn, meets at 7pm the fourth Glisan). Call Brenda 503-757-8714. The passage of time for the Hazelwood Neighborhood Association Frank’s firefighting family honored him. He was also a dedicated family man, patriot and strong supporter of the David Douglas School District, By Arlene Kimura Rockwood Water PUD and the Hazelwood Neighborhood By the time anyone is read- Association. Frank, the results ing this, I hope the weather of your dedication speaks for will be slightly warmer and you. sunnier and we are in the Finally, after a long struggle Photo by David F. Ashton midst of a good summer. It is with multiple illnesses, with great sadness I write Gayland German passed Centennial Community Association about three former away in early June. This was Hazelwood board members a dedicated family man and of support from Portland Parks become a Friend of Parklane have passed away. strong supporter of the David and Recreation, and East Park by helping find all of the Marilyn Clampett passed Douglas School District. He Portland Neighborhood Office best solutions. We’ll be look- away as a result of a brain spent the first part of his retire- Staff. ing to apply for grants, tumor in late April. She and ment fighting with a dedicated The overall experience for a Federal, State, and private, her husband had just returned group to prove that the pen- resource of this size is great; By Tom Lewis while partnering with Portland from a cruise when she fell ill. sion fund of his laborers union however with planning of coor- Parks. In less than 3 months, she was improperly managed and The opportunity to get, “Inside dinated efforts by community See you in our park on Movie was gone. Her family had a erroneously entrusted to the Gates,” at Parklane Park and Portland Parks and Night, Thursday, August 19th! celebration to honor her life as Capital Consultant. He had was greeted with enthusiasm Recreation, we can begin to lay Starting at 5:30, we will be a wife, mother, former nurse, very strong opinions and was by community, community the ground work. both literally, having live music, a climbing member of the Aurora spin- not shy about expressing leaders, school representa- and theoretically. During the ners guild and general com- them. With all of that, his heart tives, and Commissioner of wall, “Inside the Gates,” Tours, next several months we will be munity member. Marilyn, we was always in the right place. Parks, Nick Fish. food, face painting, and building community interest by thank you for your time and The Hazelwood board is We had the best possible please come show off your going, “Inside the Gates,” again dedication to this community. grateful all their contribution to weather while, “Inside the best “Alice,” character! And on Movie Night in Parklane Marilyn, it was a pleasure the neighborhood association Gates,” seeing the current state get rewarded with prizes! Park. (The movie will be Alice in knowing you. as well as the greater East and envisioning the future 20 Come use a Portland Park for Wonderland, 2010) Thursday, Frank Bernhard Cleys died Portland community. acre park expansion. The tour August 19th, 2010. We will a great summer! in his sleep. For the last few was an eye opener to a need Contact: CCA Chair Tom also be getting to know park years of his life, he and his SAVE THE DATES: that keeps calling. Lewis 503-253-5025 or users though out the summer. family had to deal with EPO-EXPO/Sunday The time spent these last sev- [email protected]. Our efforts can allow access Alzheimer’s. Frank was in a Parkways, July 17th and eral months has shown me that to the use of 20 more acres. For more updates on park private care facility and went 18th; Music in Ventura the journey has just begun. This With these improvements, it activities please visit peacefully after celebrating Park, August 11, 18 and core group is working from the will be in our best interest to www.Centennial.EastPortland his 84th birthday the night 25th; Romanian Festival on master plan for Parklane, put stay involved! Please join the .org. before. As a retired firefighter, September 4th and 5th. together through 2008, with lots Friends of Parklane Park, or Parkrose Heights Association of Neighbors news By Carol Williams, Chair tion for all residents to take starting time has not been any board member for further walking or riding bikes through Summer is here! Another part in and enjoy! August 3, announced at this writing but information. Jim can tell you the area that seem to be cas- National Night out Celebration 2010 is the date. Please mark you can be sure how painless ing the properties. These bur- is being planned by Stephanie your calendars for that there will be this is! glaries are occurring mostly in Viegas Dias and Eric Worley evening and come join your many people Hopefully by the daytime hours usually of our neighborhood associa- neighbors for an enjoyable gathering the time you through back doors. If you time in Knott Park. A definite around the 6 receive this the actually see one occurring, o'clock hour. culprits will have call 911. For all other suspi- drive with us Food, events, and music will been caught but we have cions, call non-emergency, Volunteer to and give be plentiful. Please come and been experiencing a rash of 503-823-3333. Let non-emer- older adults and people with disabilities be part of the fun this year! home burglaries in the gency know that your area has the gift of mobility. We would like to welcome a Parkrose Heights area. The been experiencing a rash of new member to the Parkrose pattern is from 107 to 117th, burglaries and you have been Heights Board. Jim Murphy Weidler to Morris. Detectives told to call. Because has joined us and we are so are actively working on the Have a safe and wonderful mobility means happy to have him. We have a case. Our burglary rates are summer! independence. couple more vacant spots and up 44% over this time last Contact PHAN Chair Carol 503.528.1738 would love for someone who year. Everyone should keep Williams at 503-255-9596 or www.rideconnection.org is interested to fill them. See an eye out for others who are [email protected].

East Portland Neighborhood News July 2010 Page 7 Portland immigrant School closures in Lents statue planned for Neighborhood Association northeast Portland By Nick Christensen Avenue and Sandy Boulevard. Among Portland Public Schools data other projects, Gion shows that the two schools was commissioned proposed for closure, by the city of Jefferson and John Marshall, Portland to produce have higher percentages of the bronze columns students of color than the at the Japanese schools the PPS board would American Historical keep open. Plaza at Gov. Tom Portland Public School’s high McCall Waterfront school redesign proposal Park. would have a dramatic impact “It’s meant to be a on education in East Portland. permanent symbol The closure of John Marshall of Portland’s grati- High School would shift stu- tude to our immi- dents from Lents, Powellhurst- grant citizens for Gilbert, Brentwood- their immense con- Darlington, Mt.Scott-Arleta, tributions,” said South Tabor and Montavilla to project director three schools: Madison, Rossi. Franklin and Cleveland. Many The statue’s students would see an extra adjoining wall will hour a day tacked onto their include a dedica- commute to and from school. tion plaque along The Lents Neighborhood with plaques with Association sees this as a hur- the names of spon- dle to equity, economic vitality, soring individuals 20-minute neighborhoods and and organizations. education in general. By Amy Salvador The Portland Immigrant It has asked the city to keep Marshall open as a compre- There’s a new statue being Statue project’s marketing hensive high school, serving planned for Portland. To be director, Amy Salvador, will eastside students. tact Lents Neighborhood LNA Chair Nick Christensen called the Portland lead a sponsorship cam- Barring that, the associa- Association Education Chair – [email protected] or 503- Immigrant Statue, it’s paign during the coming tion’s education committee is Becca Stavenjord at 952-6757. already being sponsored months to gather further also looking into a boundary [email protected]. and partially funded by the monetary support for the change with the David nonprofit Parkrose construction of the site and Douglas School District. There Community Foundation. the statue. are procedures in state law The statue is the brainchild “We’re inviting organiza- that spell out the protocol for a of Joe Rossi, himself repre- tions and interested citizens boundary change. senting the fourth genera- to get involved in this proj- A boundary change could tion of Italian immigrants ect,” Rossi said. allow students from the who came to Portland to set- Sponsorship packages Marshall cluster to continue to tle, work and fulfill the range from $1,000 to attend John Marshall High American dream. He’s also $10,000, and include either School, and allow for extra a past Spirit of Portland a bronze replica of the stat- capacity in the David Douglas Award recipient for his sup- ue or a commemorative district. David Douglas High port of the Parkrose neigh- coin. School has more than 2,600 borhood of outer Northeast For more information, call students; its enrollment has Portland. marketing director Amy approached 3,000 in past The life-size bronze sculp- Salvador at 503-789-0161. years. ture is being created by Contact: public relations The association will begin Northeast Portland artist director Rich Riegel, looking at the boundary and resident James Gion, [email protected] or 503- change once the David and will be placed in the traf- 232-5111. Douglas district’s new super- fic island at Northeast 98th intendent takes office July 1. For more information on the Marshall proposal or the pro- Please Recycle this paper – Share with a Friend posed boundary change, con-

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Top Left: Parkrose Superintendent Karen Gray Update Top Right:Commissioners Fritz and Saltzman Bottom Left: Parkrose School Board members By Lore Wintergreen with respect for a broad vari- EPAP Advocate staff (a posi- Adair Fernee and Ed The East Portland Action ety of diverse communities. tion that significantly supports Grassel Plan has been busy since it EPAP stresses fair share geo- EPAP progress), was adopted by Portland City graphic accountability for Money for our grants pro- By Alesia Reese attended, but provided a lunch resources allocated and spent Council in February 2009. The gram, and City of Portland opportunity as an auction item. throughout the City. East group, also known as EPAP, A little money toward our Commissioners Amanda Fritz Parkrose Education Portland must have its fair has developed effective sub- $1,000,000 priority project and Dan Saltzman enjoyed the Foundation provides funds for committees, each charged share of dollars and resources request. special projects, efforts and in order to reach its potential entertaining Annual Auction with doing specific work. In January, EPAP sent the sponsored by the Parkrose events in the Parkrose School Subcommittees meet monthly as a great place for people to Mayor this list of $1,000,000 Education Foundation. The District. Citizen Volunteer as community action groups choose to thrive. worth of priority projects that event, bigger and better than award winner Allison Newman- (new committees are encour- On May 10th, East enhance livability in East Portlanders met with Mayor ever, attracted numerous Woods has been instrumental aged). We work to improve Portland. In addition to the Adams to discuss economic guests from across the area. in helping the auction gather everything in East Portland above mentioned budget allo- opportunities here. The event The Commissioners not only support and prestige. from sidewalks to bike trails, cation, $295,000 has been was organized by the East economic and workforce committed to project imple- development to communica- Portland Enhancement mentation thus far. We will tion and marketing. Project, a ROSE CDC lead continue to chip away at this Woodland Park Subcommittees develop work- collaboration of community, important list with your sup- ing structures, decision mak- business, and government port. ing processes, and operations organization partners working sweats the details for the group; civic develop- together to promote economic Please check our website By Alesia Reese ment which is emitted into www.eastportlandactionplan.o ment + engagement; and opportunities and healthy fam- Woodland Park Neighbors homes through cracks in the rg or call 503.823.4035. strong advocacy for youth ilies. We learned that the invited guest speakers to its ground. Neighbors learned the Come to EPAP meetings on inclusion as voices of change. Mayor submitted a budget recent association meeting to testing methods and costs to EPAP is dedicated to (later approved by the City the 4th Wednesday of the explain the impacts of radon determine if their homes had improved livability and worka- Council) including $279,692 to month at 6:30 pm at David and opportunities for free trans- radon gas. Since all the homes bility, recognition of common support EPAP work. Douglas School District, 1500 portation. in Woodland Park have base- values, and development of Specifically, the funding pro- SE 130th Ave. ALL ARE WEL- Radon, a naturally occurring ments, the topic was of special partnerships and relationships vides: COME and NEEDED! gas, is a cancer-causing ele- interest. Ride Connection is a nonprofit organization which coor- dinates transportation for those needing it-the elderly and disabled. Ride Connection oper- ates throughout the metropoli- tan area and is available at no cost. Information: www.rideconnection.org Neighbors agreed to incorpo- rate the association so as to provide legal support to its board members and activities. The Pot Hole, which the City of Portland will not repair, will be fixed during a summer neigh- STRUGGLING WITH HOUSE PAYMENTS? YOU ARE NOT ALONE. borhood event as the weather BV]caO\Ra ]T >]`bZO\RSà O`S ab`cUUZW\U b] [OYS S\Ra [SSb 0cb \] ]\S aV]cZR PS T]`QSR b] QV]]aS PSbeSS\ PcgW\U permits. Look for postcards on U`]QS`WSa O\R [OYW\U O V]caS Ôg[S\b211 Wa O free Q][[c\Wbg `Sa]c`QS `WUVb VS`S W\ >]`bZO\R bVOb VSZâ ^S]^ZS date and time. Sf^Z]`S bVSW` ]^bW]\a O\R ¿\R `SOZ a]ZcbW]\a T]` abOgW\U W\ bVSW` V][Sa Gateway Park, located on the former JJ North/Bingo site at 106th and Halsey will have neighborhood representation- Woodland Park's own Elizabeth Axelrod will join the planning group for the park site. Woodland Park's website is IT’S TIME TO CALL 211 IF: slowly taking shape with thanks to neighbor Chris Lawrence. 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East Portland Neighborhood News July 2010 Page 9 happening neighborhoods Saturday, July 3 vided by Wilkes. Monday, July 19 Christensen at nick@ilove- Marie Daniels, 704-277-4642 or Parkrose Farmers’ Market 4th Annual Great Slough Hazelwood Neighborhood lents.com or visit our website at email [email protected]. Saturday Edition, 9am-3pm, Cleanup, 9am-12pm. Whitaker Association, 6:30-8:30pm, www.ilovelents.com. Meets the EPAP Bike Subcommittee, Parkrose HS West Parking Lot, Ponds Nature Park, 7040 NE EPNO, 1017 NE 117th. 4th Tuesday each month 6:30-8:30pm, Muchas Gracias, NE 118th & Shaver. Repeats 47th. Join the team of trash General meeting. Info: HNA except December. 1307 NE 102nd. Meets 3rd every Saturday through haulers for the fourth annual President Arlene Kimura, 503- Wednesday, July 28 Thursday each month. Info: great slough clean up. Bring a October. Info: Steve Voorhees, 252-9429 or EPAP Monthly Meeting, 6:30- [email protected] for info. boat or borrow one of the 503-890-7152 or email [email protected]. 8:30pm, David Douglas School council's and scour the banks Thursday, August 19 [email protected]. Lents Food Group Meeting, District Office Board Room, of the slough for garbage large Centennial Community Sunday, July 4 6:30-8pm, Pilgrim Lutheran 1500 SE 130th. Info: Lore and small. Register: Church, 4244 SE 91st Ave (N. Association Movie Night Parkrose Farmers’ Market Wintergreen, 503-823-4035 or [email protected] of Holgate), Community group Celebration, 5:30pm, Sunday Edition, 9am-2pm, email lore.wintergreen@port- or visit our website for discussing food issue & Parklane Park SE 155th & Main NE 131st Pl & NE Sandy Blvd. landoregon.gov. www.columbiaslough.org events (Farmers Market, food See separate article on page 7 Repeats every Sunday thru Parkrose High School buying club, cooking classes, Monday, August 2 for details or visit our website October. Info: Steve Voorhees, Bronco Boosters Can food bank events) EPAP Economic for more information 503-890-7152 or www.Centennial.EastPortland. Collection, 9am-1pm, Tuesday, July 20 Development Subcommittee, [email protected]. Parkrose Middle School, 11800 4-6pm, Human Solutions org. Lents International Farmers’ Parkrose Heights NE Shaver. Donations of Community Room, 12350 SE Tuesday, August 24 Market, 9am-2pm, SE 92nd & refundable plastics/cans/bottles Association of Neighbors, 7- Powell. Foster. Repeats every Sunday 9pm, Parkrose United EPAP Communications to support the PHS Scholarship through October 17. Info: Eliza Methodist Church, 11111 NE Saturday, August 7 Program. Call Dave Luce at Subcommittee, 5:30-7:30pm, Davenport, 360-292-5596 or Knott. Board meeting. Info: EPAP Civic Development 503-255-3745. EPNO, 1017 NE 117th. Info: [email protected] PHAN Chair Carol Williams at Subcommittee, 10-12pm, EPAP Civic Development + Lore Wintergreen at 503-823- 503-255-9596 or carolsmail- EPNO, 1017 NE 117th. Meets Tuesday, July 6 Engagement Subcommittee 4035 or email lore.winter- [email protected]. on the 1st Saturday of the 10am-12pm, EPNO, 1017 NE [email protected]. East Precinct Citizens’ month. Info: Olivia Quiroz, 503- 117th. Info: Lore Wintergreen, Wednesday, July 21 Lents Neighborhood Advisory Meeting, 6-8pm, 988-3663, ext. 22625 or email 503-823-4035 or email Association, 7-9pm, Lents Community Room, 737 SE Gateway Regional Center [email protected] lore.wintergreen@portlandore- Adventist Church Gym, 8835 106th. Public forum with com- Program Advisory r.us mand staff, detectives, & offi- gon.gov Committee, 6:30-8:00pm, SE Woodstock. General meet- Monday, August 9 ing. Info: LNA Chair Nick cers. 1st Tuesdays each Monday, July 12 East Portland Community month. Questions: 503-823- Center 740 SE 106th. Lents Park Project Advisory Christensen at nick@ilove- EPAP Economic 4802. Pleasant Valley Committee, 6-8pm, Portland lents.com or visit our website Development Subcommittee, Neighborhood Association, Youth Builders, 4816 SE www.ilovelents.com Wednesday, July 7 5-6:30pm, Human Solutions 7-9pm, Pleasant Valley Grange 92nd.Come tell us what you Audubon Society of Honeybee Hikes, 10-11am, Community Room, 12350 SE Hall, 17115 SE Foster. General want for Lents Park. Events Portland at Leach Botanical Leach Botanical Garden Powell. Meets on the 1st meeting. Info: PVNA Chair repeats again on September 23 Garden - Birds of Prey, 6:30- Manor House, 6704 SE Monday of the month. Info: Linda Bauer at 503-503-761- & October 25. 7:30pm, Leach Botanical 122nd. Explore the Garden & Larry Kotan at 2941 or [email protected]. 21st Annual Paint & Repair- Garden Manor House - East the creatures in it. $2/child. [email protected]. General meetings are held on a-thon, 8am-2:30pm, Terrace, 6704 SE 122nd. Get Call 503-823-1671. Repeats Lents Park Project Advisory the 3rd Wednesday of Jan, Throughout Lents up close & personal with birds Wednesdays through Committee, 6-8pm, Portland Mar, May, July, September, & Neighborhood. Apply for free of prey from Audubon’s Wildlife September. Youth Builders, 4816 SE November home repairs or volunteer. Info: Care Center. Learn about the 92nd.Join us to tell us what you Thursday, July 8 Lents Neighborhood Barrett at 503-208-8152 or unique adaptations that make want for Lents Park. Events Free BBQ & Bluegrass Association Education email [email protected]" Birds of Prey such awesome repeats August 9th, Concert, 3-6pm, Day Committee, 6:30-8pm, El [email protected]. September 23, & October 25. predators, like what makes a Chiropractic, 3758 SE 122nd. Patio Feliz, 5824 SE 92nd Wednesday, August 11 falcon so fast & an owl such a Invitation to the public for a free Tuesday, July 13 Thursday, July 22 East Portland Land Use & good night hunter. Discover BBQ & Bluegrass Concert on EPAP Chairs, 4-5:30pm, East Portland Enhancement Transportation Committee, which raptor species make the the lawn. Attendees must EPNO, 1017 NE 117th. Meets Project EP2 Leadership 6:30-8pm, EPNO, 1017 NE Portland area their home. You’ll RSVP 503-760-7572, so they 2nd Tuesdays monthly. Info: Team, 1pm-3pm, Leander 117th. Info: Linda Bauer at meet the birds up close & learn can prepare enough food. Arlene Kimura, 503-252-9429 or Court, 4620 SE 122nd. for 503-761-2941 or lbauerpv- the roles birds like them have in Lents Neighborhood email [email protected] directions please visit this link. [email protected]. Meets 2nd the wild, & the role the Audubon Association, 6:30-8:30pm, or Brian Heron, 503-252-3888 http://maps.google.com/maps? Wednesdays monthly. Society of Portland plays in New Copper Penny, 5932 SE or email pastorbrian@eastmin- hl=en&q=Leander%20Court% their survival. 92nd & Foster. Board meeting. Thursday, August 12 sterpdx.org. 2C%204620%20SE%20122nd Pre-registration appreciated Meets 2nd Thursdays month- Lents Neighborhood Lents Urban Renewal %20Ave%2C%20Portland%2C so we know how many to plan ly. Info: LNA Chair Nick Association, 6:30-8:30pm, Advisory Committee, 7-9pm, %2097236" \t "_blank". Join us for. Call: 503-292-6855. Christensen, nick@ilove- New Copper Penny, 5932 SE Lent Elementary 5105 SE 97th. for the EP2 Leadership Team lents.com or visit our website 92nd & Foster. Board meeting. For agenda, please visit formerly the Lents Wednesday, August 25 at www.ilovelents.com. Info: LNA Chair Nick www.pdc.us/ura/lents_town_cen Homeownership Initiative LHI. EPAP Monthly Meeting, Gateway Redevelopment & Christensen at nick@ilove- ter/committees/urac/default.asp. LHI wraps up in 2009, & EP2 6:30-8:30pm, David Douglas Neighborhood Park lents.com or visit our website vamps up in 2010. EP2 School District Office Board Citizens’ Advisory Wednesday, July 14 www.ilovelents.com. themes: Strong Connections. Room, 1500 SE 130th. Info: Committee, 6:30-8pm, East East Portland Land Use & Healthy Families. Economic Monday, August 16 Lore Wintergreen, 503-823- Portland Community Center, Transportation Committee, Opportunities. Hazelwood Neighborhood 4035 or email lore.winter- 740 SE 106th. Go to 6:30-8pm, EPNO, 1017 NE Association, 6:30-8:30pm, [email protected]. http://www.portlandonline.com/ 117th. Info: Linda Bauer at Sunday, July 25 EPNO, 1017 NE 117th. Board parks/index.cfm?c=52632 for 503-761-2941 or lbauerpv- 16th Annual Columbia Thursday, August 26 meeting. Info: HNA Chair project details & community- [email protected]. Meets 2nd Slough Regatta, 9am-1pm, Lents Park Open Houses, 5- Arlene Kimura at 503-252- wide vision. Work from this Wednesdays monthly. July Multnomah County Drainage 8pm, Lents Masonic Lodge, 9429 or email arlene.kimu- session will guide the design & Agenda: SE 122nd District, 1880 NE Elrod Dr. For [email protected]. 5811 SE 92nd. This will be your project staff as the park project Transportation Project. more info go to www.columbi- opportunity to view draft progresses. Info: Juanita Thursday, July 15 aslough.org or call 503-281- Tuesday, August 17 designs & make comments & Swartwood, 503-823-3209. 1132. Parkrose Heights EPAP Youth Subcommittee, suggest changes. Note Association of Neighbors, 7- Saturday, July 10 4-6-pm, East Portland Tuesday, July 27 Wednesday, October 6, 5-8pm 9pm, Parkrose United Wilkes Creek Cleanup, Community Center, 740 SE EPAP Communications Walker Macy will unveil what Methodist Church, 11111 NE 9am-1pm, Wilkes Creek 106th Avenue. Meets 3rd Subcommittee, 5:30-7:30pm, they have done with your input Knott. Board meeting. Info: Nature Area, NE 154th & Thursdays each month. Info: EPNO, 1017 NE 117th. Info: for a “final” design. Your ideas PHAN Chair Carol Williams at Sandy. SOLV & Wilkes Marie Daniels, 704-277-4642 or Karen Fischer Gray at 503-408- will be used to further refine this 503-255-9596 or carolsmail- Community Group are hosting email [email protected]. 2114 or Lore Wintergreen at concept. Info: Sarah Coates [email protected]. an invasive species removal & EPAP Bike Subcommittee, 503-823-4035 or lore.winter- Huggins, PP&R, 503-823- clean up from Wilkes Creek 6:30-8:30pm, Muchas Gracias, green@portl&oregon.gov. Wednesday, August 18 3385. Nature Area & Trail. Call or 1307 NE 102nd. Meets 3rd Lents Neighborhood EPAP Youth Subcommittee, A comprehensive & up-to-date email Juli Budd, 503-258- Thursdays each month. Info: Association, 7-9pm, Lents 4-6-pm, East Portland calendar of what is happening 0379 or email [email protected] for info. Adventist Church Gym, 8835 Community Center, 740 SE in East Portland can be found [email protected] to SATURDAY JULY 17th See SE Woodstock. General meet- 106th Avenue. Meets 3rd at our website – www.eastport- volunteer. Refreshments pro- Special Insert – “EPOXPO.” ing. Info: LNA Chair Nick Thursday each month. Info: land.org.

Page 10 If you want this paper please call 503-823-4550 or visit our website at www.eastportland.org Concerts in the Park Movies in the Park Pre-movie entertainment begins at 6:30 PM - Movies begin at dark. WEDNESDAYS SAT., July 10 Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, The River City Band, rock climbing wall; Lents Park – SE 92nd & Holgate Ventura Park - SE 115 & Stark, 6:00-8:00 PM THU., July 16 Karate Kid; Argay Park – NE 141st & Failing Aug 11: Joni Harms (country western) SAT., July 17 Transformers (2007), Rock climbing wall; Ed Benedict Park – SE 100TH & Powell Aug 18: Aaron Meyer (rock violin) SUN., July 18 Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen; Ed Benedict Park – SE 100TH & Powell Aug 25: Conjunto Alegre (tropical dance party) SAT., July 24 Avatar, The River City Band; Wilkes Park – 3655 NE 154th off SE Sandy TUE., Aug 3 Shorts, The River City Band; Glenfair Park – NE 154th & Davis Free art activities for children will begin at 6:00 p.m. each week. WED., Aug 4 Shorts, The Sounds of Norman; Gilbert Heights Park – SE 130th & Boise Food vendor: Burgerville Nomad, Portland Ice Cream THU., Aug 19 Alice in Wonderland (2010), The Sounds of Norman, Rock climbing wall; Parklane Park – SE 155th & Main SATURDAYS FRI., Aug 20 The Princess and the Frog, The Sounds of Rayvis (Elvis), Rock climbing wall; Powell Butte Nature Park - SE 162 & Powell Blvd, 7:00-8:30 p.m. Wilkes Park – 3655 NE 154th off SE Sandy Portland Water Bureau presents SAT., Aug 21 Old Dogs*, The Working Stiffs; Lents Park – SE 92nd & Holgate TUE., Aug 24 That’s Entertainment, The Sounds of Rayvis (Elvis); July 17: Rich Halley’s Outside Music Ensemble (original jazz) Portland Memory Garden – SE 104TH & Powell July 24: Trashcan Joe (old-timey strings) THU., Sept 2 The Princess and the Frog*, The River City Trio, The Sounds of Rayvis (Elvis); No food vendor: Bring your own picnic! Argay Park – NE 141st & Failing *subtitled for those with hearing disabilities GO TO WWW.PORTLANDPARKS.ORG East Portland Neighborhoods

Parkrose Heights Parkrose Argay Russell Association of Neighbors Neighborhood Association Neighborhood Association Neighborhood Association Carol Williams Mary Walker John Prochovnic Bonny McKnight 503-255-9596 503-252-2146 503-757-6403 503-253-6848 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Next Meeting: Next Meeting: Next Meeting: Next Meeting: Tuesday, July 20, 7:00pm Tuesday, July 20, 7:00pm Tuesday, Sept. 21, 6:00pm Thursday, Sept. 16, 7:00pm Parkrose United Methodist Church Faithful Savior Ministries Fire Station #2, Conference Room University of Western States, 11111 NE Knott Street 11100 NE Skidmore 4800 NE 122nd Avenue Hampton Hall 2900 NE 132nd Avenue

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Next Meeting: Next Meeting: Next Meeting: Tuesday, July 27, 7:00pm Monday, Sept. 13, 7:00pm Wednesday, July 21, 7:00pm Lents Adventist Church Gym Ron Russell Middle School Pleasant Valley Grange Hall 8835 SE Woodstock Boulevard 3955 SE 112th Avenue 17115 SE Foster Road

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Vision for Lents Park:continued from page 3 grams and activities in the make comments and suggest 6:00 – 8:00 PM. Recreation and PDC. Funding through Lents Urban park. All project information changes Wednesday, October • July 12th was generously provided Renewal. will be online at www.portland- 6, 5-8 PM Walker Macy will • August 9th parks.org, or we can add you unveil what they have done • September 23 to our contact list and send with your comments and sug- • October 25 Neighborhood you meeting notices and gestions for a “final” design. value since updates. Your ideas will be used to fur- Questions or 1960 ther refine this concept. comments? Household Clothing Dining Health & Beauty Upcoming Events Contact Sarah Coates Entertainment Professional Services Open Houses - Lents Project Advisory Huggins, Portland Parks & COMING SOON!! Masonic Lodge, 5811 Committee Meetings Recreation, 503.823.3385 or Southeast 92nd Avenue. Open to the public - join us Sarah.Coateshuggins@port- H.K. CAFE Thursday, August 26, 5-8 PM and tell us what you think. landoregon.gov EQUITABLE FINANCE ROSS DRESS FOR LESS This will be your opportunity Portland Youth Builders This project is a partnership TAKE THE MAX GREEN LINE! Trimet Bus #9 Powell/Broadway E Trimet Bus #17-Holgate/NW 21st to view draft designs and 4816 SE 92nd Ave between Portland Parks & 4000 SE 82nd Avenue of Roses Portland, OR 97266 (503) 771-3817 www.eastportplaza.com

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