1) Overlook Neighborhood Association general meeting (Tuesday, June 16)
2) Join OKNA’s land-use team
3) North Overlook cleanup a success
4) Swan Island history bike ride (Monday, June 15)
5) Peninsula Park Pools opens on Monday
6) Community open house on Uber, Lyft and taxis (Tuesday, June 16)
1) Overlook Neighborhood Association general meeting (Tuesday, June 16)
Join your Overlook neighbors on Tuesday for the monthly OKNA general meeting. We’ll hear from the Office of Neighborhood Involvement’s crime prevention coordinator, about an urban farm collective and more.
OKNA general meeting
Tuesday, June 16, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Kaiser Town Hall (3704 N Interstate Ave.)
Agenda
2) Join OKNA’s land-use team
Want to be the first to know about new construction projects in Overlook? Want to have a say in what sorts of development take place around our neighborhood? The OKNA board needs a new land-use chair and land-use committee to keep tabs on what’s going up and coming down.
Read more about the responsibilities by clicking here. If you’d like to apply, contact the board by email or attend Tuesday’s OKNA General meeting (see above).
3) North Overlook cleanup a success
Several Overlook residents gathered Sunday morning to clean up along North Killingsworth Street. For a couple of hours, they braved the sun and heat to pick up all kinds of trash, remove stickers and paint over graffiti along this popular commercial and residential stretch in our neighborhood. Thanks to everyone who participated!
There’s already of another northern Overlook cleanup in the fall. Stay tuned to the weekly update for details as they become available.
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4) Swan Island history bike ride (Monday, June 15)
Ever wondered why one of Portland’s largest industrial parks has such a pretty name? From sand bar to airport to shipyard to housing for Vanport’s displaced residents, Swan Island has a unique story woven tightly in the history of our fair city. Casual ride starting from the Skidmore Bluffs and around the island to some cool points of interest, ending at the beach for a sunset BBQ. Guest appearance from Swan Island expert Sarah Angell of the Swan Island TMA.
Riders will gather at the Skidmore Bluffs on Monday at 6:00 p.m. and start riding around 6:30. The ride should be about 7 miles and will stop at several interesting locations on and around the island, ending with a BBQ on the beach near Corp 9.
Find more information on the official Facebook page. The event is part of Pedalpalooza 2015.
Swan Island history bike ride
Monday, June 15, 6 p.m. until the BBQ ends
Skidmore Bluffs (at the end of N Skidmore Court)
5) Peninsula Park Pools opens on Monday
Portland Parks & Recreation seven outdoor pools, including North Portland’s Peninsula Park Pool, open for another fun summer of swimming on Monday. The City has seven outdoor and six indoor (open year-round) pools.
Parents who want to enroll their children in swimming lessons should act now. Lessons are available for all age groups and ability levels. Most sessions include 10 lessons for $52.50.
“One of the best things we can do for our kids is to teach them to swim, and how to be safe around water,” says Portland Parks & Recreation Director Mike Abbaté.
Parks and Rec. pools also offer open play swims, water exercise classes, junior lifeguard training, junior swim training, summer swim teams and special events.
For more information on how to register for swimming lessons or participate in other summer activities, contact your local pool or the Parks and Rec. Aquatics Office at 503-823-5130.
6) Community open house on Uber, Lyft and taxis (Tuesday, June 16)
The taxi market in Portland is changing and the City of Portland wants to hear your ideas and concerns about service and access for the public. Commissioner Steve Novick appointed the Private for Hire Innovation Task Force to research and recommendations on how the industry should evolve and respond to new developments, including the entry of Transportation Network Companies.
It is critical that the City provide necessary safeguards and standards to protect consumers, ensure accessibility, and allow for a fair, competitive market for drivers and companies across all sectors of the PFHT industry.
The public is invited to come learn and provide input at a Community Open House on Tuesday in the Portland Building downtown. People can come and go at any time during the event. It will kick off with a brief presentation at 5 p.m., to be followed by small-group discussions with task force members about key issues in the industry.
The Task Force has organized itself into three subcommittees to address major issues in the industry. Members of each subcommittee will be on hand to speak directly with the public about:
- Operational considerations: fares and pricing, driver behavior and rules of conduct, permitting, data reporting and compliance.
- Accessibility: service for people with disabilities, citywide service, and employment of people with disabilities in the industry.
- Market and program considerations: market capacity, environmental footprint, employment and compensation of drivers, and the role of the Private for Hire Transportation Board of Review.
Community open house on for-hire vehicles
Tuesday, June 16, 4-7:30 p.m.
Portland Building (1120 SW Fifth Ave.)
Meeting Room C