Overlook Neighborhood update (June 26)

1) Cooling centers open during heat wave
2) TriMet future of transit survey

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1) Cooling centers open during heat wave

SunWith a heat wave hitting the Rose City, Portlanders are looking for ways to stay cool. Multnomah County will open three cooling centers for seniors and adults with disabilities starting Friday and operating at least through Monday.

In the meantime, don’t forget to check in on your Overlook neighbors to make sure they are doing alright. Watching out for our neighbors is part of what make Overlook a special neighborhood.

Also, all Multnomah County libraries are air-conditioned and open seven days a week. They are great places to beat the heat and relax with a good book at the same time. Libraries are open seven days a week. Click here to find the one closest to you and its hours. (It’s probably on Killingsworth Street)

The cooling centers and their hours are:

Downtown Portland, Meals on Wheels, Elm Court, 1032 SW Main Street, Portland, 97205, 503-953-8204.  

  • Friday, 6/26/15, 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Saturday 6/27/15, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Sunday, 6/28/15 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Monday, 6/29/15, 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Northeast Portland, Hollywood Senior Center, 1820 N.E. 40th Ave., Portland, OR 97212, 503-288-8303.

  • Friday, 6/26/15, 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Saturday 6/27/15, 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Sunday, 6/28/15, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Monday, 6/29/15, 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.

East County, Ambleside Meals on Wheels People, Multnomah County East Building, 600 N.E. 8th St, Gresham, OR, 97030, 503-953-8201 (the parking lot will be repaved on Saturday and Sunday, please use street parking or transit)

  • Friday, 6/26/15 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Saturday 6/27/15, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Sunday, 6/28/15 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Monday, 6/29/15, 8:00 a.m. to 8 p.m.

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2) TriMet future of transit survey

How should TriMet improve bus service in North Portland? Weigh in on the Draft Vision for the North and Central part of our region by taking a brief survey. Complete the survey by July 31, 2015 and enter to win 10 TriMet Adult 1-Day Passes worth $50!

The survey will be active through July 31 and respondents can enter to win free transit passes.