1) Madrona Park nurse log dedication (May 20)
2) OKNA general meeting at Luck Lab (May 19)
3) Rock ’n Roll Half Marathon will affect traffic and transit Sunday (May 17)
1) Madrona Park nurse log dedication (May 20)
On president’s Day, the old madrone tree in Overlook’s Madrona Park fell in a wind storm. Its remains are back.
On Wednesday, May 20, join Portland Parks & Recreation Urban Forestry, Overlook Neighborhood Association, and Sustainable Overlook to celebrate the famous and magnificent tree that was the namesake of the park. It has been brought back to the park to serve as a nurse log for the bluff’s fragile habitat.
This dedication will honor the madrone tree’s cycle of life by celebrating with food, heritage tree coaster/necklace souvenirs, historical information and fun kids’ educational activities. We also will have information about future restoration efforts and volunteer opportunities in the park. Learn more online.
The dedication will take place in the open space along the trail between N Wygant Street and N Humboldt Street. Limited parking is available on nearby streets. Attendees are urged to walk or ride their bikes.
Madrona Park nurse log dedication
Wednesday, May 20 , 6:45 p.m.
Madrona Park
2) OKNA general meeting at Luck Lab (May 19)
Join your neighbors to talk about what’s happening in Overlook. The next Overlook Neighborhood Association general meeting will take place at Lucky Lab. It will be a more social meeting than others.
OKNA general meeting
Tuesday, May 19, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Lucky Lab (1700 N Killingsworth St.)
3) Rock ’n Roll Half Marathon will affect traffic and transit Sunday (May 17)
The Rock ’n Roll Half Marathon will affect traffic on several downtown bridges and transit service in several neighborhoods, including around Overlook Neighborhood, on Sunday.
TriMet bus riders on 14 lines should expect significant delays and plan at least 30 minutes into their trips. Also, more than 150 bus stops on the east side will be closed. Visit Trimet’s website for more details.
Broadway Bridge – The outside (south) eastbound lane and the NW Broadway ramp will be closed from 7:45 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Hawthorne Bridge – The outside (south) eastbound lane will be closed from 3 a.m. to 12:35 p.m. The center westbound lane will be closed from 3 a.m. to 2 p.m. The eastbound offramp to Hwy. 99E will be closed from 7:45 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Morrison Bridge – The outside (south) eastbound traffic lane and the ramps between the bridge and SW Naito Parkway and the offramp to SE Water Ave. will be closed from 7 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.