1) Cleaner air in Oregon (Oct. 5)
2) Development along the Interstate Corridor (Oct. 6)
3) North Portland Neighborhood Services small grant program
4) Attracting garden pollinators (Oct. 19)
5) Overlook Neighborhood Association Board Meeting (Oct. 4)
6) Beach Harvest dinner a success
1) Cleaner air in Oregon (Oct. 5)
With news this week that North Portland glass maker Uroboros will close after concerns were raised about air quality problems related to the business, Overlook residents and all Portlanders are again thinking about the air they breathe.
On Wednesday, Cleaner Air Oregon, a state initiative charged with proposing reforms to air toxics regulations, will hold a public forum in Portland. The forum is open to everyone—no technical expertise is required—and will help define priorities and interests that people in Oregon would like to see considered in the new regulations. Public input gathered at the forums will be shared with the Cleaner Air Oregon Regulatory Advisory Committee (this committee will meet from October through April 2017 and will provide input into the drafting of new air toxics rules).
If you need childcare or translation services, please RSVP online. If you can’t attend in person but want to provide input, visit CleanerAir.Oregon.gov.
Cleaner Air Forum
Wednesday, Oct. 5, 6-8:30 p.m.
Oregon Convention Center, Oregon Ballroom (777 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd)
2) Development along the Interstate Corridor (Oct. 6)
How should the Portland Development Commission spend the remaining $32 million for economic development in the Interstate Corridor Urban Renewal Area? Share your ideas at a forum on Thursday.
The PDC will host the community forum to discuss and offer input on the N/NE Community Development Initiative Draft Action Plan. This Plan will guide how we invest the remaining $32 million in Tax Increment Financing (TIF) resources for economic development in the Interstate Corridor Urban Renewal Area (URA).The goal of the Initiative is to foster economic prosperity among African Americans and People of Color by participating in, benefiting from and contributing to the local, regional and global economies. Download the Draft Action Plan (PDF) and Summary (PDF).
Proposed investments include:
- Objective 1: Foster Multi-Generational Wealth Creation ($19M)
- Objective 2: Create Vibrant and Culturally-Relevant Spaces ($10.5M)
- Objective 3: Increase Access to Jobs ($2.5M)
Optional RSVP for the forum online.
N/NE Community Development Initiative Forum
Thursday, Oct. 6, 5-9 p.m.
New Song Community Center (220 NE Russell St.)
3) North Portland Neighborhood Services small grant program
Is your organization looking for funding for community activities that engage people in the North Portland Neighborhood Services area? Submit a project proposal.
This year a total of $11,500 is available to neighborhood and community organizations. Grant proposals generally range from $500-$3,000.
The goals of the Small Grant Program include building strong and diverse community participation, leadership and community connections.
View the application and learn more on the NPNS website.
A Grant writing assistance workshop is scheduled for Oct. 19, 7-8 p.m. at the Historic Kenton Firehouse, 8105 N Brandon. You will learn about grant writing, the application and selection process, meet with committee members, hear about other projects seeking grant funding for possible collaboration, and ways to get individual help with your grant.
Project Proposals are due Nov, 14 by 2:00 p.m.
Questions? Contact Mary at 503-823-4099, or mary@npnscommunity.org
4) Attracting garden pollinators (Oct. 19)
Gardens are pollinated by a variety of insects that help flowers set seed and help fruit and vegetable plants produce an edible harvest. Most people are familiar with European honey bees, but few of us realize the numerous flies, beetles, moths and butterflies that might literally be at our doorsteps, providing critical pollination services. In this workshop you will learn about the different kinds of pollinators that might be living in your garden, discover a plant palette to help attract and support pollinators, and go beyond the bloom to consider ways to provide shelter, water, nesting, and overwintering sites.
Register for the workshop online. Space is limited.
Attracting pollinators to the urban garden workshop
Wednesday, Oct. 19, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Trillium Charter School (5420 N Interstate Ave.)
5) Overlook Neighborhood Association Board Meeting (Oct. 4)
The OKNA Board will meet on Tuesday to discuss neighborhood issues. It will be the first meeting since the election, so among the business will be selection of a chair for the coming year.
OKNA Board meeting
Tuesday, Oct. 4, 6:30-8 p.m.
Overlook House (3839 N Melrose Dr.)
6) Beach Harvest dinner a success
Residents gathered at Beach School on Saturday, Sept. 24 for the second annual Beach Harvest Dinner. It was a cool evening that featured a spectacular sunset. Attendees enjoyed great food provided by local businesses. Proceeds will go to the school’s garden and field improvement projects. Special thanks to community members who showed up to support Beach without having family enrolled in the school.
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