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1) Work the Bridge Pedal water station & earn money for Overlook (sign up now)
2) Freemont Bridge Closure (this weekend)
3) Shabbat in the Park 5771 (7/29)
4) Overlook Village Celebration (7/30)
5) Overlook House Raffle and Ice Cream Social (7/31)
6) OKNA Picnic Reminder (RSVP now)
7) Misc
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1) Work the Bridge Pedal water station & earn money for Overlook (sign up now)
Keep Up An Overlook Tradition! Sunday August 14 from 7 am—Noon (volunteer now)
Join the fun of volunteering for the Providence Bridge Pedal! Help over 10,000 cyclists have a good time while earning $25 for a good cause. Over the past 10 years, Overlook volunteers have given about $500 annually to Beach School students, funding homeless students in Portland and to Overlook Views, your neighborhood newsletter.
We’ll be working the water station at the St Johns US Bank Plaza. Contact Alan Cranna at 503.285.7944 or ascran3 @hotmail.com
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2) Freemont Bridge Closure (this weekend)
Freemont Bridge Closure TRAFFIC ADVISORY Fremont Bridge Lane Closures This Weekend
Two lanes will close on the top deck around-the-clock 11 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday. Paving will take place on the top deck of the Fremont Bridge four weekends this summer starting Friday, July 22.
From 11 p.m. Friday, July 22, until 5 a.m., Monday, July 25, the two left southbound lanes on the upper deck will be closed. This will require closing the Interstate 5 northbound and North Kirby Street on-ramps to the upper deck. The two right lanes of the upper deck and the I-5 southbound and U.S. 30 on-ramps to the upper deck of the Fremont Bridge will remain open.
The following weekend, starting Friday July 29, the upper deck of the Fremont Bridge will close for three weekends of paving. The closure schedule is below and can change based on weather and other factors.
Full closure of the southbound lanes from 11 p.m. Friday, July 29, to 5 a.m. Monday, Aug. 1. All ramps to the upper desk will be closed.
Full closure of the southbound lanes from 11 p.m. Friday, Aug. 5, to 5 a.m. Monday, Aug. 8. All ramps to the upper desk will be closed.
Full closure of the southbound lanes from 11 p.m. Friday, Aug. 19, to 5 a.m. Monday, Aug. 22. All ramps to the upper desk will be closed.
The bridge’s lower deck – the northbound lanes — will remain open at all times during the upper deck paving work.
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3) Shabbat in the Park 5771 (7/29)
July 29 Overlook Park (N Fremont and Interstate)
5:45 pm Bring your own picnic dinner, relax in the park and enjoy music by the Percy Bernstein Orchestra
6:30 pm Join the group in songs for welcoming Shabbat suitable for all ages- song sheets will be provided
Afterward join us for challah and dessert; bring a blanket or lawn chairs if you like (
but no dogs, please).
Learn more about all the great Jewish activities throughout Portland. Open to all.
For more information, contact www.facebook.com/ShabbatInThePark or shabbatintheparkpdx@gmail.com This program is made possible by a grant from the Jewish Federation of Greater Portland Community Impact Grant Fund.
Future events:
August 12 Laurelhurst Park (SE Cesar Chavez & Stark)
September 2 Kenilworth Park (SE 34th & Holgate)
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4) Overlook Village Celebration (7/30)
The Overlook Village Business Association is hosting its 3rd Annual Overlook Village Celebration this year on Saturday, July 30th on North Killinsgworth Street, which will be closed for the festivities between North Greeley and Concord Streets. The fun begins at 11:00 am and goes until 6:00 pm.
There will be 3 music stages, vibrant local artist vendors, the most popular Dog Costume Contest, kids’ activities and GREAT FOOD provided by the businesses on North Killingsworth!
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5) Overlook House Raffle and Ice Cream Social (7/31)
Do you have the Overlook Ice Cream Social marked on your calendar? It is Sunday, July 31 from 6:00-8:00 PM in the backyard of the Overlook House, 3839 North Melrose Drive.
This year the Ice Cream Social will include a raffle. The odds of winning will be good, and you do not need to be in attendance to win. Tickets are on sale now! Tickets are just $1!
(Friends of the Overlook House board members at selling tickets. — Call the Overlook House 503-823-3188 if you are looking for a location to buy tickets.)
Raffle — iPad2 & other prizes from area businesses.
$1.00 Buys 1 Chance to Win, $5.00 Buys 6, $10.00 Buys 15, and $20.00 Buys 40 Chances to Win
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6) OKNA Picnic Reminder (RSVP now)
Finally, don’t forget to send your RSVP email to us here at info@OverlookNeighborhood.org! Put ‘Picnic RSVP’ in your subject line.
Come over for dinner and to meet your neighbors. Tuesday, August 16 from 5:00- 9:00 pm at Pause Restaurant, 5101 N Interstate Avenue.
This annual Overlook gathering is always a lot of fun. For $8, the folks at Pause will put out a delicious spread for all to enjoy (veggie & other options available). Your early RSVP helps us plan the meal and earns you a free drink.
See you at the picnic!
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7) Misc
The Overlook Neighborhood Yard Sale & Free Share last weekend was a great success considering the short notice for organizing. Exit polls from participants indicate that people would like to make this an annual event. What do you think? If you'd like to be involved, and have months to get prepared, now is the time to email ONest, the Overlook Neighborhood Sustainability Team organizers, to let them know. Email ONest @ OverlookNeighborhood.org
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