*** Please remember that illegal fireworks are dangerous, annoying and .. illegal, and then don’t shoot them off in the neighborhood.
It was a pretty shocking display this year. Report offenders to the non-emergency number 503.823.3333 unless someone is on fire, in which case call 911.***
Pack Your Picnic! (NEWS)
Great news, Overlook; we’re going to do something different this summer and you’re invited!
Traditionally, OKNA has a neighborhood picnic in lieu of our August general meeting. Organizers have moved the date to coincide with our ET: Movie in the Park event at Overlook Park on Sunday, September 1. Before the program begins, Overlook neighbors will gather with their picnic suppers and enjoy each others’ company before the movie festivities… including our special mystery guest… and other entertainment begin. We’ll have live music, some food and beverage vendors and all sorts, so come early and enjoy a picnic supper and evening of fun with your neighbors! BYOP-Bring Your Own Picnic.
The August OKNA general meeting will be Tuesday, August 20. Please watch the news for our alternate meeting location.
More details will be forthcoming, stay tuned to your neighborhood newsletter, emails and Facebook page.
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Overlook Views Deadline; Contributions Please (7/15)
It’s time to prepare our quarterly neighborhood newsletter, Overlook Views. If there is an item you’d like to have included, please contact Michelle at Views@ OverlookNeighborhood.org while space is still available.
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Overlook Happenings This Month
Sunday, July 7, 9am: The Overlook Livability Team meets at DiPrima Dolci Bakery to pick up litter and clean off graffiti. Drop in or email Lelio at graffiti@ OverlookNeighborhood.org
Saturday/Sunday, July 20/21: Sustainable Overlook organizes the neighborhood Yard Sale/Free Share. If you’re participating and want your space marked on the free map, email Josh.Cabot@ gmail.com
Saturday July 27, all day, The Overlook Village Street Fair. There is still time to have a booth or band; contact Rebecca McCracken at overlookvillage@ gmail.com
Sunday, July 18: Sunday Parkways event. While it passes through just a corner of Overlook, this no-motor event is loved by all. Stop by Daybreak Cohousing to visit the Overlook representatives and cheer on the participants.
Wednesday, July 31, 6:00pm: The Overlook Business Speakeasy has their quarterly meeting, open to all business people who live or work in Overlook. Connect, share ideas and network with professionals of all sorts. This quarter, meet at Into Eden Skincare; RSVP to Business@ OverlookNeighborhood.org
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SHARING IDEAS: SWAP, GLEAN, EXCHANGE (7/11)
Discover amazing ideas that strengthen our community!
Save the date for the next Sharing Ideas presentation on Thursday, July 11th!
You are invited to a Sharing Ideas presentation, Swap, Glean, Exchange. This free event, sponsored by Community Legacy Program of Our United Villages, will take place on Thursday, July 11th, 6pm-8pm at Friendly House, 1737 NW 26th Avenue Portland, Oregon 97210. Sharing Ideas events illuminate positive, grassroots efforts of neighbors, volunteer groups and organizations throughout Portland. Presenters will share the inspiration for their project, how they turned their idea into action and how the project engages community.
This Sharing Ideas presentation features two grassroots groups dedicated to sharing resources:
Swap Positive is a network that facilitates and promotes neighborhood swaps throughout the metro area, encouraging the reuse of items such as clothing, tools, and “stuff”. Swap Positive events are free and no money is ever exchanged among participants. All remaining clothes are donated to organizations.
Neighborhood Gleaners is a volunteer effort that collects food from farmers markets and redistributes it to low-income seniors. Currently working with the Hollywood and Woodstock Farmers’ markets, the project gathers several hundred pounds of food each week, providing food for seniors at the Hollywood Senior center and Meals on Wheels.
Come celebrate and discover the many ways in which individuals and groups are making a positive difference in our community. Make connections; explore possibilities for creating similar projects in your neighborhood.
Please RSVP online or by phone at 503.546.7499 by Tuesday, July 9th. Free and open to the community! Refreshments will be provided. Child care (9 and under), transportation, and interpretation are provided upon request.
The Community Legacy Program of Our United Villages recognizes and promotes that every person can make a positive difference for the benefit of all.