Hello Overlook! A few things for you to know about; sorry about the late notice with the bridge.
1) Fremont Bridge Closure (now)
2) Livability Team Meeting Sunday (8/7)
3) Sewer Work Begins in Overlook (now)
4) Community Outreach Project Brainstorming (ongoing)
5) OKNA Picnic Reminder (RSVP now)
6) Misc OKNA Reminders
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1) Fremont Bridge Closure (now)
Don't forget about the upcoming Fremont Bridge closure schedule:
** Full Closure of the Upper Deck: Friday, August 5, at 11 p.m., to Monday, August 8, at 5 a.m. — upper deck closed (southbound); all ramps to the upper deck are also closed
** Full Closure of the Upper Deck: Friday, August 19, at 11 p.m., to Monday, August 22, at 5 a.m. — upper deck closed (southbound); all ramps to the upper deck are also closed
DETOUR: During the full closure of the Fremont Bridge, motorists on I-5 south will be directed to continue on I-5 south to I-405 north to their destination.
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2) Livability Team Meeting Sunday (8/7)
We're just a few days away from Sunday's cleanup! We'll meet at DiPrima at 9am. I'll have extra paper towels, garbage bags, latex gloves, scrubbies and solvent on hand. Also, we'll talk about scheduling a team BBQ before summer's end!
The OLT usually meets on the first Sunday of the month. If you'd like to join the Overlook Livability Team to help with litter pickup and graffiti removal, please contact group leader David at graffiti@overlookneighborhood.org
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3) Sewer Work Begins in Overlook (now)
Sewer Work in 2012
Keep your eyes out for a yellow letter in your mailbox from the Burau of Environmental Services describing the big sewer project that will be happing throughout Overlook starting in the fall of 2012 (you have perhaps already noticed lots of marking and surveying).
Email us if you didn’t get a map in the mail and want one.
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4) Community Outreach Project Brainstorming (ongoing)
From Our United Villages…
Do you have an idea to build community, create a more vibrant neighborhood, or a project that will benefit the community as a whole?
Community Outreach of Our United Villages offers free consultation and brainstorming to individuals and groups working to make a positive difference in their comm
unity or neighborhood.
During a one-hour session we listen, brainstorm, strategize, and give feedback to build capacity for people to turn their ideas into action. We may link you to other people or groups working on similar projects or identify community resources that will help bring your idea to fruition. Following the consultation, Community Outreach will give away the tools and strategies relevant and/or useful to the idea or project. Individuals, volunteer groups or non-profits with new or existing projects and ideas are eligible.
Visit our website to learn more about Consultation and Brainstorming Sessions, find out if you are eligible and request a consultation online. You can also call or email us at 503.546.7499 or outreach@ourunitedvillages.org.
Linda F. Hunter & Emily A. Burruel
Community Outreach Team
Our United Villages
3625 N. Mississippi Avenue
Portland, OR 97227
503.546.7499
outreach@ourunitedvillages.org
www.ouvcommunityoutreach.org
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5) OKNA Picnic Reminder (RSVP now)
Tuesday, August 16 from 5:00- 9:00 pm at Pause Restaurant, 5101 N Interstate Avenue
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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6) Misc OKNA Reminders
Don't forget to check our website www.OverlookNeighborhood.org for midweek updates and additional postings. If you have a non-commercial item about an Overlook-centric event, send your short message to info@ OverlookNeighborhood.org with “Post to List” in the subject line.
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Deadlines are approaching for the Fall issue of Overlook Views, your neighborhood newsletter. Please contact Michelle with your story submissions, starting.. NOW!
Views @OverlookNeighborhood.org