Overlook Neighborhood Update (July 3)

1) Overlook Neighborhood Association board meeting (July 7)
2) Free street parking on July 4
3) Keep pets safe from fireworks and the heat
4) North Portland Tool Library closed Saturday

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1) Overlook Neighborhood Association board meeting (July 7)

OKNA logoThe OKNA board holds its monthly meeting next week.

Tuesday, July 7, 6:30 p.m.
Overlook House (3839 N Melrose Dr.)
Agenda

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2) Free parking July 4

The Portland Bureau of Transportation reminds the public that parking meters will be operational on Friday and enforcement of meters will be in effect. Parking meters will be free on Independence Day, Saturday, July 4.

Parking is free on nine holidays in 2015. To view the dates, please visit this site.

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3) Keep pets safe from fireworks and the heat

Many people enjoy the booming sounds and flashing lights of fireworks, but they can be terrifying and overwhelming for pets, and possibly hazardous.

On the Fourth of July, so many pets are frightened and try to escape the sights and sounds that animal shelters around the nation report a dramatic increase in lost pets during the holiday.

Check out these tips from the Humane Society of the United States to keep pets safe and cool during the holiday weekend and beyond.

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4) North Portland Tool Library closed Saturday

The North Portland Tool Library will be closed on July 4th. All tools that normally would be due on Saturday will be due Tuesday.