1) “Toy Story” and toy drive movie in the park (Sunday, Sept. 6)
2) Learn more about urban weeds and rain gardens
3) Overlook Neighborhood Association Board meeting (Tuesday, Sept. 1)
1) “Toy Story” and toy drive movie in the park (Sunday, Sept. 6)
Don’t forget to mark your calendars to join your neighbors at Overlook Park on the Sunday of Labor Day weekend for a free showing of the movie “Toy Story.” Music, face painting and rock climbing start at 5:30 p.m., so come early.
In addition, arrive early to be entered into a special raffle drawing to benefit kids from homeless and low-income families. Event partner, Human Solutions, will collect toys donated that night and distribute them to kids. If you bring an unwrapped, new toy, you will receive a raffle ticket. All kids who come to the park dressed as a character from the movie also will get a ticket. We’ll hold several drawings starting at 7. Winners must be in attendance.
The following local businesses have generously donated gift certificates for their products or services.
| Black Wagon | Blooming Moon Wellness Spa | Exodus Wellness Center |
| New American | Eddie’s Flat Iron PIzza | Grand Central Bakery |
| Old Gold | Eisenhower Bagelhouse | Milk Glass Market |
| Pinky’s Pizza | Ex Novo Brewing Company | Smartypants |
| Ruby Jewel | Widmer Brothers Brewing | Spielwerk Toys |
| Spoke & Vine | New Seasons Market |
Movie in the park: “Toy Story”
Sunday, Sept. 6, starting at 5:30 p.m.
Overlook Park
2) Learn more about urban weeds and rain gardens
Registration is now open for free and practical how-to workshops on rain gardens, native plants and urban weeds. Workshops are offered through the East Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District and community partners. Three workshops will be held in the North Portland Neighborhood Services area:
In Overlook (at Trillium Charter School, 5420 N Interstate Ave)
- Urban Weeds, Wednesday, Oct. 21, from 6:30 to 9 p.m.
- Rain Gardens 101, Saturday, Oct. 24, from 9 to 1 p.m.
In Cathedral Park (at BES Water Pollution Control Lab, 6543 N Burlington Ave)
- Native Plants, Sunday, Sept. 20, from 1 to 3:30 p.m.
Registration is required. For more detail and to register online visit http://emswcd.org/workshops-and-events/upcoming-workshops/. Additional questions? Call 503-935-5368.
3) Overlook Neighborhood Association Board meeting (Tuesday, Sept. 1)
OKNA Board meeting
Tuesday, Aug. 4, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Overlook House (3839 N Melrose Dr.)