ELIOT NEWS

A Publication of Eliot Neighborhood Association Volume 24 · Number 4 Fall 2015 Eliot’s Best Kept Neighborhood Watch—coming to Secret a street near you? By Sue Stringer By Jere Fitterman t a very busy intersection ur block had its first where cars, bicycles and Neighborhood Watch A busses pass every day is a meeting in August; building that a lot of Portland resi- partly to get to know dents have probably never en- O our neighbors and work together tered. However, each weekend to make ours a better place to live during the month of November, and partly in response to several everyone who is simply curious or recent incidents. The following an avid collector is welcome to are what neighbors reported at join in the fun in exploring the that meeting. largest model railroad exhibit west 1947 and was located in the base- of the Mississippi. ment of a building which is now a Early one morning, after what vacant lot but within sight of the sounded like a broken bottle The Columbia River Model Rail- crashing, a man was observed run- road Club occupies the 4,200 present location. After losing its lease, the club’s next location was ning down the street– usually not square foot building at the corner a big problem. However, a few of N Vancouver Avenue and N constructed by its members on a vacant lot on N Montana Avenue minutes later after leaving the Russell Street. With miniature bathroom near the back of his portrayals of life in the 1950’s in 1948. It remained the clubs reported having lawn mowers and permanent home for 34 years. In house, a neighbor heard his win- along the Columbia and dow breaking. Apparently this equipment stolen even while they Willamette Rivers as well as 1982 they sold that building and were gardening. Car break-ins, built the current location moving man had gone through a patio gate towns that extend north, south, and thrown loppers through the stolen bikes and yard theft happen east and west of the rivers, a per- in on January 1, 1983. The layout every day. now is substantially finished but window. This time observed by son can step into a wonderland of the next door neighbor, the man However, Mark shared some ef- historic replicas and imagination. the club is continually adding more details and better representa- ran. By quickly calling the police, fective ways to deter criminals Visitors can see this amazing 60 tions. he was apprehended and charged. from coming to our block. He by 70 foot layout with a working In another incident on the block called it the Obnoxiously Friendly replica of the Steel bridge, the Un- The close to 100 members of the method which is encountering club come from a wide range of some neighbors found a backpack ion Station and Albina Yards, with a lot of cellphones and a lap- every new face you see in the Mount Hood in its glory at sun- trades and professions. Some cre- neighborhood in an open, inquir- ate scenery, others work on the top along with several water bot- rise, and even some fun additions tles and a bike. The police were ing, friendly way. “Hello, how are like a partially cloaked Klingon tracks and electronics and still you, nice day, what’s up, looks others help with the computer pro- again called. None of this seemed Battle Cruiser and a triceratops alarming, just very annoying. like your enjoying the weather, tagging along with the zoo animal gramming. New members are al- good to see you, visiting someone parade. According to Steve Wat- ways welcome and membership At the initial meeting there were or just walking through?” He says offers fellowship, operating fun, kins, one of the club’s members eight out of 18 households in at- this will tell “visitors” that we no- and our tour guide, the Broadway modeling opportunities and a tendance. The meeting was run by tice and are aware of who belongs Bridge that is displayed is actually chance to learn all phases of the Mark Wells, Crime Prevention here and who’s passing through. etched brass that was sent over to model railroad hobby. Coordinator, a community organ- Criminals thrive on anonymity England with a photograph of the izing specialist with the City of and blending in. If they know they bridge railing and then replicated Portland’s Office of Neighbor- will be noticed, they are likely to and returned to Portland. “The hood involvement. Mark had a lot take their activities elsewhere. of information to share and a sim- bridge took 3,000 hours to com- Mark also says to locking our plete copying all the stairs and ple process for organizing our Neighborhood Watch. Anyone on doors makes breaking in harder. cross supports. Union Station Posting Neighborhood Watch film took 500 hours to complete and is the block or anyone in the proxim- ity chosen to be included was wel- stickers in the window and on the 70% of its actual size,” says Wat- intersections alerts criminals that kins. Scenic license is used to do come. Mark gathered our contact information and all attendees we notice what’s going on and what they can to make the display won’t hesitate to call the non- accurate while adding some imag- completed a simple survey of per- sonal needs and special skills or emergency number for suspicious inative scenes and creative details. Words cannot describe the amaz- activity and even 911 when neces- ing world that has been created equipment that might come in The architectural modelers who sary. Reporting more crimes inside. However, everyone is wel- handy in an emergency on the designed the layout had a big in- block. doesn’t mean there are more, just fluence on the details included. come from10am-5pm Saturday more the Police know about and For example, one modeler remem- and Sunday for only $7 or $15 for That’s all it takes to be part of the where they are happening. bered going to school in special behind the scene tours Neighborhood Watch. We’ll need each weekend in November. to meet at least once a year and Do you know the City’s non- while living in Washington and emergency number? This number having to take the Lyle Ferry to Don’t miss your opportunity to create a Neighborhood Watch view this west coast wonder and map and phone tree which will be is answered by the same folks school every morning and then who answer 911 calls. They just come back again at night. Re- maybe even give the scavenger distributed to each member. Mark hunt a try with 15 fun items for will help us recruit more folks in use a different procedure and alert calling all the details, she built a a different set of responders. replica of that ferry crossing. kids (or adults) to search for with- the next few months. in the exhibit. The NON-EMERGENCY num- The Columbia Gorge Model Rail- Violent crime is way down in For more information call 503-28- ber is 503-823-3333. road Club is one the oldest clubs Portland, but drug related property TRAIN (503-288-7246) ● (continued on page 6) in the country. It was founded in crime is very common. Neighbors

Eliot Neighborhood Association Letter from the Editor The Eliot Neighborhood Association is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization whose members are the residents and business owners of the Eliot Neighborhood. Its purpose is to inform By Sue Stringer Eliot residents about issues affecting the neighborhood through meetings, newsletters and other activities. Members of the neighborhood association must be over 14 years old and live, own property, have a business, or represent a nonprofit within the here’s a lot going on in Eliot. print but I don’t plan on having neighborhood. The Eliot Neighborhood Association was founded in 1969. It is recognized by the City of Portland, is a member of the Northeast Coalition of Neighborhoods, Inc., T From events this past summer the majority of articles authored and its members represent Eliot on other committees. sponsored by Legacy Emanuel by me for future issues. Your Medical Center and Portland name can be on the by line and Eliot Board Parks and Recs to National Night there are a lot more neighbors that Chair - Angela Kremer – [email protected] 503-284-9136 Out, summer was definitely not have been in the neighborhood Vice Chair - vacant boring. Fall gives us a chance to longer than I have that know the Secretary - Kristin Yates – [email protected] 503-802-0299 regroup as we start a new school history and interesting stories that Treasurer - Annie Rudwick – [email protected] 503-460-3078 year and we hope to bring to your have not been shared with all the attention some awareness about residents of Eliot, many of them News Editor - Sue Stringer – [email protected] 971-255-0697 new businesses in Eliot, future new to the neighborhood. Take a Webmaster - Clint Lundmark – [email protected] 503-552-8678 changes to our neighborhoods and chance… email me with a story NECN Rep - Joan Ivan – [email protected] 503-265-5868 business districts, and unfortunate- idea and let’s make the Eliot News  Jeri Stein “Bee” - [email protected] 503-522-9136 ly point out how to avoid the bra- a real community newsletter that  Jim Hlava – [email protected] 503-998-3406 zen bike thieves that seem to be so comes from the whole communi-  Pamela Weatherspoon Reed – [email protected] 503-413-4630 very busy lately. ty.  Joe Entler - [email protected] This issue would not have been Additionally, I would like to see  Patricia Montgomery – [email protected] 503-758-1263 possible without the advertisers some letters to the editor. If there and authors who submitted art- is something that has gotten you work and content. We definitely upset or maybe even something or Land Use and Transportation Committee appreciate all the hard work in- someone that you are really proud LUTC Chair - Allan Rudwick – [email protected] 503-703-3910 volved in putting together an arti- of, just send a letter to our email LUTC Vice Chair - Mike Warwick – [email protected] 503-284-7010 cle and graphic design. That be- address. ing said, we are always looking  Paul Van Orden – [email protected] 503-522-3648 We are always looking at ways to for more authors. Do you have an  Laurie Simpson – [email protected] 503-280-1005 improve communication with the issue you would like to see pre- residents of Eliot so this is your  Phil Conti – [email protected] 503-281-1378 sented to the neighborhood? An  Mike Faden – [email protected] 503-284-6315 chance to let us know how you interesting fact or historical home think we are doing and what you’d  Alise Munson - [email protected] you’d like us to pay attention to or like to see in the future issues, on  Clint Lundmark – [email protected] 503-552-8678 perhaps a person who has inspired our website, and Facebook page.  Montse Shepherd– [email protected] you? Please feel free to contact me And if you have an event you if you are interested in writing an want listed on our calendar page Eliot Monthly Meetings article or short piece to be includ- be sure to let us know that too. ed in an upcoming issue. It’s not Meetings of the Eliot Neighborhood Association are held on the third Monday of Hopefully we will see you at our each month at 6:30 pm St. Philip the Deacon Church, 120 NE Knott Street that hard. I don’t consider myself (unless noted otherwise). It’s a great opportunity to meet your neighbors, stay a writer and I’ve written more General Meeting on October 19th! informed, help build a stronger community, and have input into city decisions than my fair share of articles late- Email stories, letters, and photos that may effect you. ly. It is nice to see your name in to [email protected] ● All meetings are open to the Public. All meetings are held at St Philip the Deacon Church 120 NE Knott Street. General Meeting - Board Elections - October 13 Land Use Meeting - October 12, 7:00-8:30pm Neighborhood Meeting - October 19, 6:30-8:30pm Land Use Meeting - November 9, 7:00-8:30pm Neighborhood Meeting –November 16, 6:30-8:30pm Land Use Meeting - December 14, 7:00-8:30pm Neighborhood Meeting - December 21, 6:30-8:30pm For agendas and more information, see www.eliotneighborhood.org

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Bike Registration that Works Letter from the Board Chair By Jere Fitterman By Angela Kremer How can you avoid being one of et me begin by thanking the leaders such as Jere Fitterman and these statistics? many Board members and Maggie Gardner were two non- August 27, 2015 Portland, OR L volunteers who have made Board members who have been the last six months one of the most incredibly engaged in the Conver- Stolen:2001 GT Serial S00457993 Off Max train, Lloyd District , Owner fell open and engaging times in my sations. Their work, as graphic de- asleep history of being involved on the signer and as community contacts Board since 2009. I am retiring as coordinators, while not Board Stolen: Gray Pure Fix. Serial. FF015AO6577. Cable lock, Quatama Chair but plan to continue to be members, was key to our getting Station Beaverton involved to hand over the reins and the word out about the Conversa- Stolen: 2014 Pure Fix. Serial to challenge you to volunteer with tions in October 2014. Thank you ff015ao6577. Quatama Station Eliot. Jere and Maggie also for your con- Its been a great year on the Eliot tinued work on the Tree team and Stolen 1979 Fuji. No serial. Taken off the Newspaper. You inspire the front porch, N Winchell St cause it made perfect sense—Seth Board with our meetings now tak- ing place at St. Philip the Deacon volunteerism that makes Eliot a Stolen: 2015 Motobecane. No serial. makes sure registration is effortless, great place to live. Franklin HS inside school doors and Bryan recovers stolen bikes. on Rodney and Knott. This all be- Stolen: 2000 Specialized Expedition. Seri- Bike Index is a worldwide data- gan with the open meetings you Board members like Pat Mont- al CB9A5672. From backyard N Gilbert base, so anywhere your bike is tak- may recall we called the gomery, who helped connect the “Community Conversations” last Board to St. Philip the Deacon, Stolen: Fuji newest 2.0. Serial en to sell illegally it can be traced ICFJ9802918. N Vancouver and N Web- back to you, if it’s registered. Also October. If you are one of the played a vital role in the door ster stolen from SECOND FLOOR BAL- helpful is a police report. Police, over 100 residents that came to knocking team to bringing in over CONY Cities, States, pawn shops and uni- one of the three meetings, you 100 new Eliot community partici- Stolen: 1977 Raleigh International. No versities are all starting to use Bike might consider volunteering to pants in the Conversations. She serial. SW Harrison, not locked, stolen Index for reported stolen bikes and host another Conversation in 2016. was part of team that pounded the from balcony when behavior leads to suspicions Could this become our tradition of pavement to personally invite Eliot Stolen: 1980 Fuji. No serial. N Winchell of theft. seeing each other and listening to neighbors. Pat continues to be a not locked each other? Research says that voice of connection to the African Bryan suggests using only a U- happiness comes from social rela- American community and an es- Stolen: Fuji Ace 650. Serial ICFJ9F8742. Lock, between the front wheel and N Vancouver & N Webster tions and that was the most im- sential Board leader making sure the frame ideally to some very portant item that Eliot Conversa- we consider the history and pre- Bryan Hance started StolenBi- heavy or immovable object. Keep it tion surveys revealed. The com- sent in equal parts. cycleRegistry.com in 2004 because inside. Garages - especially ones munity wants to have chances to Board members like Jeri Bee and he was tired of having bikes stolen. unattached from the house - are not listen to each other. Seth Herr started the Bike Index in safe. If you do put it in a garage her family have taken on the vital 2013 because he was a bike me- make sure the garage has a good Many Board members and volun- role of Communications coordina- chanic and wished there was an lock and bikes are locked and se- teers began their work after learn- tion and her Jeri has set up contin- easy way to register bikes for his cured to something. ing at the Conversations about Eli- ued public table events to connect customers. They merged Bike In- ot as a neighborhood and as a to Eliot neighbors at Good in the dex and SBR in July of 2014 be- (Continued on page 6) force for positive change. Active (Continued on page 9)

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Congratulations to Ashley Berry, the winner of the fall 1960 Era Design of NE Broadway Persists in 2015 photo contest! By Allan Rudwick During the construction of Interstate which could have been temporary, 84 through Sullivan's gulch, NE was never really considered for Broadway was, for 4 years used as changes. However, a group of active the way to connect from a completed citizens have formed a new group part of the highway, east of Holly- called the Broadway-Weidler Alli- wood, to the rest of Portland. During ance to combat this. What do you this time, NE Broadway was wid- think should be done with the wide ened and converted to be the fast, streets? Submit your proposals wide road it is today. This design, to [email protected] ●

These were all taken at the Garlington Wellness Garden, which is adja- cent to NE Morris St. and MLK Jr. Blvd, in the Garlington Center. We are very proud of our harvests this year and are happy to be a part of the neighborhood! For our next contest the theme is “Autumn Adventures n Eliot “. To enter take a photo of your favorite autumn scene, fall sport or outing or school event or anything else that YOU think applies in the neighborhood and either email it to [email protected] OR post it to Instagram with the tags #EliotPDX and #ENPhotoContest and submit your photo by December 1st.

SOCIAL MEDIA YOUR FORTÉ? HAVE A LITTLE TIME ON YOUR HANDS THAT YOU CAN SHARE WITH YOUR NEIGH- BORHOOD? We’re looking for someone to help us with our social media for the Eliot Neighborhood Association… Our social media guru, Becca Pollard moved to another neighborhood and our Facebook page, Instagram account and Twitter feed are lacking posts, pics, and tweets.

Email to [email protected] if you’d like to be part of our Communications Team.

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Randall Children’s Hospital at Legacy Emanuel welcomes new In- terim Chief Administrative Officer, Bronwyn Houston

By Maegan Vidal

ronwyn Houston, MPH, is Randall Children’s Hospital and Medical Center held a Family the new Interim Chief Ad- says, “It is an honor to serve as a Wellness Fair for the community B ministrative Officer of Ran- leader on behalf of children, fami- welcoming nearly 2,000 neighbors dall Children’s Hospital at Legacy lies, staff and medical staff at Leg- and families to the event. Emanuel. The Chief Administra- acy Health and Randall Children’s tive Officer is the head of the hos- Hospital for 14 years.” Another event the hospital is in- pital leading the children’s hospital volved in is the Leukemia & Lym- operations and staff. Bronwyn Randall Children's Hospital cares phoma Society Light the Night served as Randall Children’s Hos- for the children in our community Walk. This event is taking steps to pital’s Director of Ambulatory with its medical staff of more than make someday today by helping Services for 14 years. As Director 400 physicians, including pediatric support the research of blood can- of Ambulatory Services she over- medical and surgical specialists, cer treatments that save lives. To saw the hospital’s outpatient de- sub-specialists, hospitalists and join the Randall Children’s Hospi- partments; such as Randall Chil- community pediatricians. The hos- tal Cancer and Blood Disorders dren’s Diabetes and Endocrine pital receives more than 170,000 Team go to http:// Center, Pediatric Development and patient visits per year and the Chil- pages.lightthenight.org/oswim/ Rehabilitation, Children’s Cancer dren's Emergency Department had PortlndL15/ and Blood Disorders Program, more than 25,000 visits in 2014. RandallChildrensHospitalCancer- Children’s Day Surgery and more. Team. The walk starts at the Ore- This summer Randall Children’s gon Convention Center in Portland Bronwyn enthusiastically leads Hospital and Legacy Emanuel on October 24 at 5 p.m. ● JOIN US OCTOBER 19TH AT THE ELIOT NEIGHBORHOOD GENERAL MEETING AND LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD This is the one meeting of the year where the neighbors can vote on issues brought before the board. Everyone in attendance is also welcome to participate in the elec- tion of the new Board for the 2015-2016 term. Maybe you would like to volunteer for a Board position or join a committee or just offer to help out with one of the many events we organize throughout the year. JOIN US ON OCTOBER 19 AT 6:30PM AT ST. PHILIP THE DEACON CHURCH , 120 NE Knott St (at the corner of Knott and Rodney)

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(continued from page 1) National Night Out Recap (Continued from page 3) mind by easily transferring owner-

By Sue Stringer ship. By the way, another person in the Report a stolen bike immediately So what happens if my bike is Office of Neighborhood Involve- and post the situation on the stolen? ment, Mary Tompkins, can help bikeindex.org website. you do a safety assessment of your In the unfortunate event that your property. They call it Crime Pre- bike is stolen, you can harness the vention Through Environmental How it works: power of our network to help get it Design (CPTED) for Single Family What is bike registration and back. If you haven't already regis- Housing. Contact Mark Wells if why should I care? tered the bike, you'll need to create you want to start a Neighborhood a new listing (you can do that Watch on your block. To date we We know how hard it can be to here); if the bike is already regis- are the third block in Eliot current- prove that a bike actually belongs tered, here's how it works: On August 4 at Dawson Park about 75 to you: receipts get lost, not all ly to have a Neighborhood Watch. 1.Log into your Bike Index ac- neighbors gathered for National Night shops keep records of past sales, Hopefully more neighbors will count and click on the bicycle Out. Dawson Park regulars, neighbors and very few of us copy down our sign up to have a Neighborhood that's been stolen from your list new to Eliot, members of the Neighbor- bike's serial number. When you Watch on their block. I am looking of bikes. forward to knowing my neighbors hood Association and some local busi- register a bike on Bike Index by name and knowing my family is nesses all came together to share a pot- you're creating a listing of im- 2.Scroll down the edit page until secure in my neighborhood. luck dinner, enjoy music by Anna Paul portant information such as brand, you reach the section with the and the Bearded Lady, and get to know model, size, color, serial number, title "Mark Stolen or send bike to NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH Our mission: to organize and our neighbors a little better. Attendees components, and any other unique a new owner." gathered information about crime preven- or identifying features you can support community partnerships 3.Click the red button that says to prevent crime and the fear of crime tion and also about a bike registration think of. You'll be able to update "Mark bike as stolen" and once www.portlandoregon.gov/oni/cp service, BikeIndex.org. Volunteers from your listing as often as you'd like, the bike has been updated, fill in development company, Sol Terra, helped have control over how much of information about the theft. CONTACT INFO: to manage the pot luck table. Other vol- that information is made public, Mary Tomkins: 503-823-4764 unteers from the neighborhood offered and have access to all of it 24/7. 4.When a bike is marked as [email protected] donations, helped with the set up, clean STOLEN on Bike Index we look Mark Wells: 503-823-2781 A listing on Bike Index means you up, and serving. We hope YOU can join over your listing and offer sug- [email protected] have access to information about us next year on August 4th! gestions that might make it easier your bike at a moment's notice. No to recover. more scrambling to find old re- City of Portland Crime Prevention Program ceipts or photos of your bike and 5.We'll use Twitter to send out an Problem-solving, organizing & education on crime issues no more frantic calls to bike shops alert to your regional stolen bike to dig up an old serial number. We alert accounts (find a list of all www.portlandoregon.gov/oni/cp ● 503-823-4064 put all of the information in one our city-specific Twitter accounts Report crime each and every time—it really does matter! convenient place and make it easy here: https://twitter.com/ for you to pass it to law enforce- BikeIndex/lists/stolen-bike- Emergency (report crimes in progress & immediate threats to life or propery)….911 ment, insurance companies, local alerts/members) Portland Police Non-emergency (report suspicious activity)……………….503-823-3333 bike shops, and your social net- 6. and create a link that makes it Online Crime Reporting………………………………….www.portlandoregon.gov/police/cor work. easy for you to share the stolen For other useful numbers visit………….www.portlandoregon.gov/oni/article/320562 OK, so how do I register my bike alert with your entire social bike? network. Creating a listing on Bike Index is Police departments and pawn easy. If you've purchased a bike shops use the Bike Index database from one of our retail partners, to check bikes that they receive or chances are they've already entered recover. When a bike is marked most of the information on your "stolen" on our site, it gives them a behalf. You'll receive an email way to quickly get in touch with from us with a link to your new you so you and your ride can be account and bike listing - all you reunited. Likewise, when people need to do is log in and verify your are considering a used bike pur- listing. chase they can quickly check the serial number to help determine if If you're registering a bicycle that the bike is being sold legitimately. you already own, a new-to-you purchase, or a brand new bike that Get started by creating an account came from a shop that doesn't au- on bikeindex.org. The Bike Index tomatically register with Bike In- makes stolen bikes harder to sell dex, just follow the link to REGIS- and easier to recover by making TER YOUR BIKE and enter as sure important information about much or as little information as your bike is there when you need it you can about your bike. Remem- the most. ber: the more information you can So far they've registered 53,971 add, the more helpful your listing bikes and recovered 2,527 stolen will be in the future. bikes. After you've registered your bike you can go back at any time and The process is simple, secure, and make changes. Fancier saddle? free. Learn more or register your Different color grips? Brand new bike now... Bikeindex.org ● paint job? Update the listing and add current photos to keep your information as fresh as your bike. We make managing your listings as easy as possible in order to en- sure that you have as much useful information on file in case you ev- er need it. Simply log into your account, select the bike you want to modify, make the changes, save the info, and you're good to go. Time to sell a bike to make way for a new one? Make sure the new owner enjoys the same peace-of-

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Dining and Drinking in Eliot Youth Café Relaunches at St. Breakfast/Coffee/Cafés Bridges Café 2716 NE MLK Jr. (503) 288-4169 Philip the Deacon Church Eliot E-Mat Café 2808 NE MLK Jr. (503) 280-8889 By Patricia Montgomery Goldrush Coffee Bar 2601 NE MLK Jr. (503) 331-5955 125 NE Schuyler (503) 719-5357 Tiny’s Café 2031 NE MLK Jr. (503) 467-4199 TwentySix Café 2723 NE 7th (503) 284-6033 Bars/Taverns 820 820 N Russell (503) 284-5518 Bill Ray’s Dive 2210 NE MLK Jr. (503) 287-7254 Broder Nord 2240 N Interstate (503) 282-5555 Bunk Bar 128 NE Russell (503) 327-8234 Ex Novo 2326 N Flint (503) 894-8251 Reverend Nat's Taproom 1813 NE 2nd (503) 567-2221 Secret Society 116 NE Russell (503) 493-3600 Sloan’s Tavern 36 N Russell (503) 287-2262 Waypost 3120 N Williams (503) 367-3182 White Eagle Saloon 836 N Russell (503) 282-6810 Widmer Gasthaus 929 N Rusell (503) 281-3333 WineUp On Williams 3037 N Williams (503) 616-1918 Groceries Cathay Market 2858 N Williams (503) 288-0330 Chuck’s Market, J&S Grocery 2415 N Williams (503) 281-6269 New Seasons Market 3445 N Williams (503) 528-2888 Knott St Grocery 2709 N 7th (503) 284-7490 Super Market 2322 NE MLK Jr. (503) 281-0844 Lunch/Dinner Mint 816 N Russell (503) 284-5518 2225 NE MLK Jr. (503) 284-3366 Pizza A Go Go 3240 N Williams (503) 335-0300 Popeye’s 3120 NE MLK Jr. (503) 281-8455 The People’s Pig 3217 N Williams (503) 347-2357 Queen of Sheba 2413 NE MLK Jr. (503) 287-6302 n a small corner of NE Portland neighborhood by Patricia Montgom- Russell St Bar-B-Que 325 NE Russell (503) 528-8224 sits an old established parish, ery who is a current member of the 125 NE Schuyler (503) 234-7437 now home to the Eliot Neighbor- Eliot Neighborhood Association, and Slice Pizzeria 2719 NE 7th Ave (503) 287-3645 hood Association, and the Land the Associate Director of this pro- Sparky’s Pizza 2434 NE MLK Jr. (503) 282-3000 IUse and Transportation Committee gram. Josephine’s bachelor degree in 120 NE Russell (503) 281-4464 meetings. Unknown to neighbors is Health and Wellness, and her Gradu- the re-emergence of The Youth Café ate work in Education has helped de- at this location. The program is geared velop the academic and health focused for school aged youth up to the age of curriculum of this program. 18 to help work on academic tutoring, The program will be held on the first teaching life skills, nutrition and and last Mondays of the month (with health, and incorporating fitness com- exceptions around holidays) at St. ponents into their daily lives. This is Philip the Deacon Church, 120 NE a public non-profit program that is Knott Street from 5:00pm to 7:45 pm. founded in the church but is welcom- Dinner is included and transportation ing all community members. is available in some areas. The program evolved as an idea by The Youth Café is hosting a Hallow- the former church leader the Reverend een party that is open to all in the Deborah Brown who came to the Port- community on Saturday October 31st land area from North Carolina via from 3pm to 6pm. There will be ac- New York. By establishing the pro- tivities, music, candy, and prizes. gram she had the hope of reaching the Please come join them and help them youth within the surrounding commu- expand this growing community to- nities and making a positive impact on gether. Our youth are our future. their academics as well as within their home lives. She established the pro- Monthly schedules are available with gram with core values of creating a dates of any closures due to holidays. family environment that fosters If you missed their ice cream social, growth and encourages positive come join them the first Monday in changes. Though low finances October. prompted the closure of the program previously, new sponsorship from lo- cal businesses such as Additional information can be found Taqueria, , at our website www.theyouthcafe.com, Voice Box, Written on the Body, John or [email protected]● Gorham, Mississippi Pizza, and New Rose City Cab Company, the program is re-launching with new hope of reaching more youth in the communi- ty. The Youth Café program promises to continue building on those values and offer more opportunities for the youth in the community to learn and grow through positive mentorship. The Youth Café program is now being headed by St. Philip the Deacon’s Program Director, Josephine Young. Josephine was raised in the Eliot

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(continued from page 3) and she involved the Volunteers of A Brief History of Cascadia’s America Men’s Residential center Hood, the Dawson Park concerts, in many activities which is key to Garlington Center and National Night Out. helping Eliot’s livability.

By Amy Lewin Jim Havla and I have been part of So, hats off to the Community the leadership to facilitate the members who joined the Commu- Community Conversations and nity Conversations last October begin an equity and inclusion initi- and to the many Board members ative to help the Board include the and volunteer leaders that make community. Our other Board Eliot a great place to live. Please members like Clint who is our join us for our General Member- webmaster, Becca Pollard who led ship meeting where Board mem- Facebook/social media work and bers will be nominated or volun- our Retreat, Kristin Yates, our Sec- teer and elected by the general retary, Annie Rudwick, our treas- members who attend. If you are urer, Joan Ivan our NECN repre- interested in being involved, the sentative, and Joe Entler round out Board is creating a Nominations our committed volunteer Board and Welcoming committee to talk members. with interested Board members or volunteers. You can begin by Our news team leader, Sue String- er, also has become a vital volun- emailing me or giving me or any teer and Board member both as a Board member a call. news editor keeping the Eliot For further suggestions or feed- News going with a great team she back, contact any Board member rom outward appearances, Rev. John W. Garlington Jr. and his formed, including Becca Pollard, as listed in the inside cover of this Cascadia’s Garlington Cen- wife Yvonne. Cascadia recently pro- Jere Fitterman, Maggie Gardner, issue of the Eliot News. Also listed ter rests quietly along today’s duce a video to highlight the legacy of and others who have made the dif- there are the upcoming meeting F lively Northeast Martin Lu- the Rev. Garlington’s civic work. ference in our social media, and times and location. ther King Junior Boulevard. But in- Neighbors are invited to watch the newsletter writing. Sue also led side the center’s front doors is a bus- video online: Vimeo.com/ [email protected] tling lobby where every week, hun- CascadiaBHC/RevGarlington. the Clean Up which raised $1000 dreds of people go to get the help they Looking ahead, Cascadia Behavioral need to deal with challenges ranging Healthcare, the nonprofit that operates Pending Sewer Work (and street from mental illness to recovering the center, is in the middle of a capital from drug or alcohol addictions. campaign to rebuild the site and look- closures) Neighbors may remember that the site ing forward to a fall 2016 ground- By Mike Warwick once housed the neighborhood breaking. When completed, the new Kienow’s grocery store from 1953- Garlington Center will feature inte- esidents of south Eliot and are lower than the sewer lines, which 1970. And many may still recall that grated mental health, addictions and others may have noticed all of are higher than current standards. The the site was home to the first NIKE primary health care services. In addi- R the colored paint on the street, City may replace some of these during outlet store, which opened in 1984 – tion, Cascadia will add more than 50 sidewalk and even parking strips as this process. If they do, they may then later moved down the street to its units of affordable housing, with 10 well as surveyors blocking traffic on identify buildings that share a single current location in 1999. units for people with mental illness, MLK weekend mornings. This is all sewer connection or whose sewer line 10 units for homeless veterans, and The Garlington Center, a longtime part of planning for the City’s South crosses an adjacent tax lot. When that the remainder for qualifying house- provider of mental health and addic- Eliot Sewer and Storm Water Project. occurs, the City will require new lines holds. Some of these units will be tion services for people living in The project is tentatively scheduled to be run to the sewer, at a cost of available to those who qualify via the North and Northeast Portland, moved begin in the spring of 2017, so it is a $5,000 to $10,000 in plumbing ex- City’s new preference policy for peo- to the site in 2006 and has historically ways off. penses and City connection charg- ple displaced from North and North- es. Customers who are legally con- provided a strong anchor for neigh- Much of the inner city’s infrastructure east Portland. The new campus will nected currently are likely to be con- borhood connections within the social was not built to modern standards and also include a garden and access to nected to any new sewer at no charge services community. is obviously pretty old. This project wellness education for people who (that has been the practice anyway). First established in 1980 as North/ live on site or in the neighborhood. will address some long standing con- Northeast Community Mental Health cerns with the sewer system in south The City web site has more infor- To find out more about the history of Inc., the center has relocated four Eliot as well as adding “green street” mation, www.portlandoregon.gov/bes/ the Garlington Center and Cascadia’s times throughout the neighborhood. planters to intercept storm water. The article/540569. The web site also has efforts to rebuild, visit: In 1989, the center was renamed Gar- full extent of construction isn’t known the color code for all of those street lington Center in honor of the late CascadiaBHC.org/Projects. ● just yet. That will follow all of the markings so you can figure out what preliminary survey and testing work and where the sewer is versus power underway. and telephone lines. By the way, the mark “COP” means “center of App Happy Historically, sewers in this area have pipe.” It is normally used for sewer been known to back up into base- By Mike Warwick lines because they are so large. ● ments (yuk!) because the basements on’t know who to call to ommend you provide contact info. complain about graffiti or As an example, there is an individ- D abandoned cars or other ual who has filed over 1,000 side- urban nuisances? Well, there is a walk complaints in Irvington and I “app” for that; http:// understand someone similar in www.portlandoregon.gov/ Northwest. The Irvington person transportation/article/405043. The is known, but BPOT says they app is provided through PBOT so have to take the complaints seri- the reports are limited to aban- ously, so they have an inspector doned autos, debris in the road, following up on each one. That is graffiti, illegal parking, park really a waste of time since many maintenance needs, plugged street of the complaints, even if they are drains, potholes, sidewalk com- legitimate, are for minor cracks plaints and failed or failing street- and bumps – mostly caused by tree lights. You are asked but not re- roots, which if disturbed to fix the quired to provide your name and sidewalk often harm the tree. contact information with each re- port in a “contact” screen, alt- I also have to say, my experience hough it isn’t obvious to me where filing complaints the “old” way that screen is so I use the rarely led to any action, so I don’t “comment” section. If people know that this will be an improve- don’t provide valid contact infor- ment, but it saves me hunting for mation the value of the app will be that phone number or writing a significantly reduced since it will letter, plus the instant gratification allow unstable people to harass for filing a complaint feels great!● their neighbors, so I strongly rec- Map of South Eliot sewer repair project : www.portlandoregon.gov/bes/article/540569

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Comprehensive Plan Update

By Mike Warwick

e are in year 3 of Port- ment. The plan designates selected land’s Comprehensive areas as “centers” where tall, dense W Plan process, which is mixed-use development will be almost 5 years late, mostly due to- focused. In theory, this will allow Portland’s famous “process.” The adjacent properties to retain exist- good news is that process provided ing low-density zoning to the Eliot with the opportunity to shape neighborhood character can be the Plan in more favorable ways. I maintained. This will create “15 will end with the bad news. minute” neighborhoods where resi- Comp Plans are required under dents in single family homes can State law to accommodate project- walk to “centers” to shop and ed housing and employment work. The “new” plan proposes a growthfor the next 20 years. Port- “center” that incorporates Missis- land’s last plan was adopted in sippi, Williams and MLK (see 1993 and a LOT has changed since dash line on map). It also incorpo- then; much in ways that were not rates Eliot’s request that our His- expected as regards development toric Conservation District be fur- in Eliot. The “old” plan included ther protected by downzoning it separate plans for inner N/NE (the further to discourage demolition of Albina Plan) as well as an Eliot historic homes for more infill. Neighborhood plan. Both of these That is the area on the map that is were developed by the community light gray and are outside the but to conform to the City’s overall dashed line. The Plan expects this planning goals. The prior plan and “center” to accommodate at least the City’s vision for Eliot were as a 6,000 new housing units (9,000 to warehousing district, rather than a 15,000 new people). residential neighborhood. In con- One bright spot in the “new” plan trast, the Eliot plan reduced density is that public reaction to the new, (“downzoned”) the area dense development has been uni- “south” (of Russell) Eliot and em- formly opposed. So the zoning phasized preservation of the histor- that allows that development is there will be no more of what was take another year, assuming it does ic residential areas in exchange for changing. Instead of twelve built along Williams overlooking agree, longer if it doesn’t. As a higher density and mixed-use de- “commercial” zones that allow the back yard of an historic bunga- consequence, the current zoning velopment along north-south corri- buildings between 2 and 8 stories, low. that allows buildings as tall as 100 dors. Those zones allow much 4 new “mixed use” zones are pro- Now the bad news; the new Plan feet remains and developers will taller and denser development posed. Eliot is likely to have zon- provides some important protec- continue to trade our history and along Williams and Vancouver ing along Williams, Vancouver tions for Eliot as it exists and most neighborhood character for quick than was expected, as is now evi- and MLK that will allow buildings of us want it to continue. Howev- profits. More information on this topic, including regular updates to dent. as tall as 7 stories, but only if they er, these changes won’t be imple- include affordable housing. If they mented until after the Plan is the process are on the City’s web The pending “new” Comp Plan is site; using the development pattern at do not, height will be limited to 4 adopted by City Council sometime Williams and Fremont and along stories. In either case, new build- in or after next February. The Plan http://www.portlandoregon.gov/ Division, Hawthorne and Belmont ings will have to step-down if they won’t be official until the State bps/article/542536. ● as a model for all future develop- are adjacent to residential areas, so agrees to it. That is expected to Update: NE 7th Fall is Here and Your Ave and Russell St Comfortable, Safe Home Awaits Development By Sue Stringer By Stephanie Swanson, Enhabit (formerly Clean Energy Works) cooler when you are not at home, For more information about how to and lower the temperature slightly improve the comfort, health and fter what seemed like an at night to save energy. Nothing’s safety of your home, visit Enhab- A endless, hot summer, cozier than bundling up with blan- it.org/neighborhood and take a we’re all breathing a sigh of relief kets on a winter night! quick online quiz, or if you’re as temperatures are finally drop- Breathe easy. Many homes trap ready, schedule a free in-home vis- —winter is just around the allergens and pollutants, which it with an Enhabit-certified con- corner! But before the cold sets in affect indoor air quality and can tractor. Our qualified contractors for good, fall is the perfect time to seriously impact the whole family. and easy financing are available take some easy steps to make your Checking for radon and installing a for a variety of home upgrades in- an Neal, developer from Para- home cozier, healthier and safe for carbon monoxide detector are two cluding energy efficiency improve- D digm Properties Eugene, has no- tified the neighbors around NE 7th this winter and beyond. simple steps that will help every- ments, radon mitigation, seismic retrofits and solar energy installa- and Russell that excavation will begin Watch your windows. Did you one breathe more easily. shortly for the development of the 6 know your windows can help keep tions. Get prepared. Back to school is a story building that has been planned to your home warm in the winter? great time to take stock of emer- Enhabit (formerly Clean Energy be built amongst the single family Take advantage of the winter sun’s gency preparedness plans and sup- Works) is the next step for home- homes on the border of Eliot and Ir- vington neighborhoods. heat by opening south-facing cur- plies. It’s also a good time to en- owners who want to make their tains, drapes and blinds during the sure your home is prepared for homes work and feel better. From The fence around the worksite will be day, and then closing window cov- what may come. Seismic the initial review of your home, to altered to include the sidewalk on erings at night to keep the heat in. “hardening” of your home helps choosing a trusted contractor or Russell Street and no parking on both If you don’t have blinds or shades, keep your home secured during financing to choosing the right ef- 7th and Russell around the site. The consider installing them to reduce severe storms, high winds and ficiency and health and safety up- date for the excavation to begin has heat loss (they’ll also help keep grades, Enhabit is committed to not been determined but neighbors earthquakes. It’s also a necessary may still protest when it gets under- your house cool next summer). first step if you’re looking to get high-performance home renewal that makes sense. ● way. If you are interested in joining Lower the dial and get cozy. earthquake insurance. the protest contact Demand Redesign Keep your home 10 to 15 degrees at [email protected]. ●

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Cuts and Checks New Neighbors

By Mike Warwick By Sue Stringer

ncontrolled blood pressure he old bank building on the code that you can enter into their is proven to be a major of corner of MLK and Russell website to track the source of U cause heart attacks and T where the Marinello School each ingredient and even the boat strokes. Controlling blood pressure of Beauty used to be has been and fisherman who caught the fish is the number one way to reduce the sold. It was purchased by a long used in the product. Their prod- likelihood of both those health issues. time business owner in Eliot who ucts can be found in grocery has rented it as office space for stores around Portland such as Increasing awareness is the first step himself and Fishpeople, a pack- New Seasons, Safeway, QFC, in reducing the number of people aged seafood company. They Whole Foods, Fred Meyer and the who could be afflicted with either of hope to move in before the end of Alberta Cooperative Grocery. the cardiovascular issues. the year and have a community Since April almost 300 barbershop Stay tuned for more about Fish- North by Northeast Community open house, but that depends on people in an upcoming issue. In customers have had their blood pres- timely receipt of building permits Health Center, located in our neigh- the mean time check out sure checks with may finding that and construction. Fishpeople uses borhood, for the last nine years has www.fishpeopleseafood.com. ● they needed to follow up with their ingredients from the Pacific been committed to reducing the rate doctor because of an elevated read- Northwest and each package has a of heart disease and strokes among ing. The program is growing and the African American men. In April, will be adding a fourth barbershop with financial support by Legacy and more patient ambassadors soon. Emanuel Medical Center, and the Must-know Info for Streetcar leadership of Community Health In addition to the public needing to Worker, Sharetta Butcher, they be aware of this program, the North launched a program in three local by Northeast Community Health Riders: A/B Loops Now Running barbershops. Each barbershop was Center wants to make Eliot aware By Dan Bower given a professional blood pressure that they are looking for a new larger his fall, the Portland Street- the Tilikum Crossing on Septem- machine and the barbers were offered location. Any tips on 4000 square th training for the equipment. Sharetta feet of office space would be greatly car expands service on both ber 12 . The A Loop operates sides of the river. The Cen- clockwise and the B Loop operates and two trained patient ambassadors appreciated. T tral Loop will become two new counter-clockwise, connecting the visit the shops on a regular basis to For more information about the Cuts lines: the A Loop and B Loop. Pearl District, PSU, OMSI and the check in with the barbers answering and Checks program, to become a When the new routes open on Sep- Lloyd District in both directions. questions and offering additional th patient ambassador or the health tember 12 , they will carry riders Along with other improvements in blood pressure checks to customers. between Portland’s East and West center, please call North by North- service, the new routes are making Champions Barbershop, Geneva’s east Community Health Center at sides and connect popular Portland the Streetcar an even better way to Shear Perfection and Terrell Bran- destinations via the new Tilikum 503 -287-4932 or go to their website get around town. We can’t wait don’s Barbershop pledged to be a Crossing. at www.nxneclinic.org. ● for you to check it out and take a “heart attack– and stroke-free zone”. The A and B Loops will open with ride!● New Art Gallery opens in Eliot

By Sue Stringer

liot is becoming more of a open, and evolving Arts gallery.” cultural destination every Lloydean says, “I have long term day. On October 2nd, Eliot’s E goals and a stream of ideas that re- first art gallery is opening its doors in volve around building relationships, the building that houses Bridges Café. telling a story, and creating a success- Lloydean Presents art gallery, is ful business that will benefit many. I owned and operated by Jullie will be presenting Art works from Lloydean. Former office manager visionary and revolutionary artists, as turned gallery owner, Lloydean is well as from artists of multiple cul- excited to start her next epic journey tures as a way of invoking passion with a creative space that hopefully and telling a greater story. A story will be officially included in First within a story within a story within a Friday Eastside Artwalk. Lloydean is story. My Hope is to further break trying to get First Friday to expand down the barriers that separate our their boundaries to include her gal- individual communities as to better lery. The gallery will be open Tues- understand, empathize, and work with day through Friday noon to 6:00pm each other. I look forward to building and Saturday and Sunday noon to lasting relationships with collectors, 5:00pm. clients, the Arts community and the As her website states, “My vision is artists.” to present meaningful cultural experi- For more information contact Jullie ences with current and community Lloydean at 503-951-8234 or driven Art by creating an innovative, www.lloydeanpresents.com. ●

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Eliot Events Calendar Community Events Oct 9 Oct 31 (cont’d) 6pm Pete Krebs and His Portland Playboys at Secret 9pm The Midnight Serenaders Halloween Bash with Oct 7 Society Jacob Miller and the Bridge City Crooners at Secret 6:30-8:30pm N & NE Neighbors for Housing Afforda- 9pm Urban Wildlife, Desert Spotlife, The Desert Kind Society bility Meeting at NECN 4815 NE 7th Ave. at Secret Society 9pm Underdog Halloween Bash 2015 at Wonder Ball- Oct 12 9pm The Hugs, The Hoons, Daisy Deaths at White room 7:00-8:30pm Eliot Land Use and Transportation Com- Eagle Nov 1 mittee Meeting at St. Philip the Deacon 120 NE Rod- 9pm Hiatus Kaiyote at 8:30pm Of Montreal at Wonder Ballroom ney Oct 10 Nov 2 Oct 15 4pm JT Wise Band at White Eagle 8pm The Moth Storyslam at Secret Society 6:00-9:00pm Know Your Rights Clinic (free) 8pm El Ten Eleven at Wonder Ballroom 8pm Ryn Weaver at Wonder Ballroom Concordia University Library 2900 NE Liberty St 9pm Radical 80’s Night, Erotic City at White Eagle Nov 3 Oct 19 Oct 11 6pm Women with Moxie: Ladies Night Out 6:30-8:30pmSafety and Livability Team Meeting 7pm Rob Johnston and the Broken Strings at White 8pm Marianas Trench The Hey You Guys!! Tour at NECN 4815 NE 7th Ave. Eagle Wonder Ballroom Oct 19 Oct 12 Nov 4 6:30-8:30pm Eliot Neighborhood Association General 8pm IAMX at Wonder Ballroom 8pm William Topley at White Eagle Meeting at St. Philip the Deacon 120 N Rodney Oct 13 Nov 5 Oct 20 8:30pm MAX at Wonder Ballroom 6pm Thursday Swing with Baby & The Pearl Blowers, 6:30-8:30 Northeast Coalition of Neighborhood Board Oct 14 The Resonant Rogues at Secret Society Meeting NECN 4815 NE 7th Ave 8pm The Honey Dewdrops, Rachel Miles, Matthew 9pm Dbuk at White Eagle Nov 9 Fountain Nov 6 7:00-8:30 pm Eliot Land Use and Transportation Com- 8:30pm Dean Ween Group at Wonder Ballroom 6pm The Barn Door Slammers at Secret Society mittee Meeting at St. Philip the Deacon 120 NE Rod- Oct 15 Nov 7 ney 5pm “Meet Your Makers” Special Beer Release at 6pm The Libertine Belles at Secret Society Nov 16 White Eagle 9pm Ernest Lovers, The Waysiders, The Rachel Mann 6:30-8:30pm Eliot Neighborhood Association General 6pm Thursday Swing with Doug & Dee’s Hot Lovin’ Band at Secret Society Meeting at St. Philip the Deacon 120 NE Rodney Jazz Band, Boy & Bean at Secret Society Nov 5-7 Nov 16 8pm Three Finger Jack, The Jim Jams at White Eagle 8pm Greensky Bluegrass at Wonder Ballroom 6:30-8:30pmSafety and Livability Team Meeting 9pm Doomtree at Wonder Ballroom Nov 8 NECN 4815 NE 7th Ave. Oct 16 7:30pm Mayday Parade at Wonder Ballroom Nov 17 6pm The Sportin’ Lifers at Secret Society Nov 9 6:30-8:30 Northeast Coalition of Neighborhoods Board 9pm Wild Bells CD Release, The Hugs, Vaudeville 8pm My Goodness at White Eagle Meeting NECN 4815 NE 7th Ave Etiquette at Secret Society Nov 13 Nov 19 9pm Jennifer Knapp at White Eagle 7:30pm Menzingers and Mewithoutyou at Wonder 6:00-9:00pm Know Your Rights Clinic (free) 9pm Con Bro Chill at Wonder Ballroom Ballroom Concordia University Library 2900 NE Liberty St Oct 17 Nov 14 Dec 14 4pm Reverb Brothers at White Eagle 9pm Danielle Nicole (Trampled Under Foot) at White 7:00-8:30 pm Eliot Land Use and Transportation Com- 6pm Evil Dead the Musical at Wonder Ballroom Eagle mittee Meeting at St. Philip the Deacon 120 NE Rod- 9pm Lewi Longmire & the Left Coast Roasters at 9pm Halsey at Wonder Ballroom ney White Eagle Nov 15 Dec 17 Oct 18 8pm Ryan Bingham at Wonder Ballroom 6:00-9:00pm Know Your Rights Clinic (free) 7pm Rob Johnston and The Broken Strings at White Nov 16 Concordia University Library 2900 NE Liberty St Eagle 9pm La Dispute at Wonder Ballroom Dec 21 Oct 19 Nov 17 6:30-8:30pm Eliot Neighborhood Association General 8:30pm Deafhaven at Wonder Ballroom 8:30pm Desaparecidos at Wonder Ballroom Meeting at St. Philip the Deacon 120 NE Rodney Oct 20 Nov 18 Dec 21 8pm White Eagle Blues Jam, host—Travers Kiley at 8:30pm Everclear’s 20th Anniversary Tour: Sparkle 6:30-8:30pmSafety and Livability Team Meeting White Eagle and Fade at Wonder Ballroom NECN 4815 NE 7th Ave 8:30pm Deerhunter at Wonder Ballroom Nov 19 Dec 22 Oct 21 8:30pm The Pimps of Joytime at Wonder Ballroom 6:30-8:30 Northeast Coalition of Neighborhoods Board 8pm Joe Hertler & The Rainbow Seekers, Those Wil- Nov 20 Meeting NECN 4815 NE 7th Ave lows at Secret Society 8pm Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe and Niki Bluhm & 8pm The Show Ponies, Pretty Gritty at White Eagle the Gramblers at Wonder Ballroom 8:30pm Django Django at Wonder Ballroom Nov 23 Entertainment Oct 22 8pm Minus the Bear at Wonder Ballroom 6pm Thursday Swing with Pink Lady & The John Ben- Dec 3 Oct 1 nett Jazz Band , Stumptown Swing at Secret Society 8:30pm Family of the Year at Wonder Ballroom 8pm Paul Weller at Wonder Ballroom 8pm The Organ Trail, Wil Kinky at White Eagle Dec 4 6pm Thursday Swing w/ Baby and the Pearl Blowers, 8pm Fidlar at Wonder Ballroom 8pm Lights and The Mowglis at Wonder Ballroom The Djangophiles at Secret Society Oct 23 Dec 5 8pm The Way Outside at White Eagle 6pm Pete Krebs and His Portland Playboys at Secret 8pm Collie Budz at Wonder Ballroom Oct 2 Society Dec 11 6pm Lloydean Presents—art gallery opening and artist 8pm Bombadil, Siren & the Sea at White Eagle 9pm Phutureprimitive at Wonder Ballroom reception 2728 NE MLK Jr Blvd 9pm The Resolectrics, The Lonesomes, Silverlake 66 Dec 12 6pm The Rocky Butte Wranglers at Secret Society at Secret Society 9pm Slow Magic with Giraffeface at Wonder Ballroom 8pm Catfish & The Bottlemen at Wonder Ballroom 9pm Rachel Yamagata at Wonder Ballroom Dec 13 9pm Pink Lady Presents the Cat’s Meow at Secret Oct 24 5pm “Meet Your Makers” Beer Release at White Eagle Society 4pm Cosmic Rose at White Eagle (110 year celebra- 8:30pm The English Beat at Wonder Ballroom 9pm Giant Bug Village at White Eagle tion) Dec 14 Oct 3 6pm The Jenny Finn Orchestra at Secret Society 8:30pm Graveyard at Wonder Ballroom 4pm Reverb Brothers at White Eagle 9pm Garcia Birthday Band at White Eagle (110 year 6pm The Libertine Bells at Secret Society celebration) Recurring Events 8pm The Fratellis at Wonder Ballroom 9pm Hip Stew CD Release with Ma Fondue at Secret 9pm The Sugar Beets Silver Anniversary at Secret Society 9pm Yacht at Wonder Ballroom Wednesdays Society 2pm North Portland Community Market at Emanuel 9pm Fernando at White Eagle Oct 25 7pm Rob Johnston at White Eagle Hospital Campus Oct 4 8pm Know and Tell Trivia at Waypost 7pm Lafa Taylor at White Eagle Oct 26 8pm Joyce Manor at Wonder Ballroom Thursdays 8pm Grace Love and The True Love, The Dips at Se- 7pm Live Jazz Jam Session at WineUp on Williams cret Society Oct 27 8pm Anthemtown Artist Showcase at White Eagle 9pm Quizzy Trivia at Billy Ray’s Dive 8pm Aer at Wonder Ballroom Fridays Oct 5 8:30pm Grimes at Wonder Ballroom Oct 28 8pm Live Music at WineUp on Williams 8pm The Moth Storyslam at Secret Society Saturdays Oct 6 8pm Heavy Gone Acoustic, Monica Nelson & the High Gates at White Eagle 8pm Live Music at WineUp on Williams 6pm Women with Moxie: Ladies Night Out at Secret Sundays Society 8pm Heartless Bastards at Wonder Ballroom Oct 29 7pm FIRST SUNDAYS Live chamber jams at Waypost 9pm Duke Dumont Live at Wonder Ballroom THIRD SUNDAYS Emerging Music Salon live music Oct 7 8pm Lexington Field, Adam Henry at White Eagle 8:30pm The Sword at Wonder Ballroom presented by Muse Forward & CRPDX at Waypost 8pm Mouth Painter, Novox, Malachi Graham at White Eagle Oct 30 8:30pm Dale Earnhardt Jr Jr at Wonder Ballroom 9pm Life During Wartime at White Eagle Did we miss something? Email Oct 8 9pmTurquaz and The Quick & Easy Boys at Wonder [email protected] to submit Ballroom 6pm Thursday Swing w/ The High Water Jazz Band, something for the next edition Everything’s Jake at Secret Society Oct 31 8pm Jordan Harris, Roem Baur, Dan Rodriguez at 4pm Tattered Patches Happy Hour at White Eagle White Eagle 6pm Emulator, Tattered Patches at White Eagle 8:30pm The New Mastersounds at Wonder Ballroom

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