Lots of good news and exciting happenings this week, Overlook – get out there and enjoy!
1) Paint the Street! (6/2)
2) Overlook Livability Team Cleanup (6/3)
3) Good Budget Result for Public Saf
ety
4) Recycle Tennis Shoes for Roosevelt
5) Season Opening at St. Johns Farmers Market (6/2)
6) Mini ‘Farmer Market’ at Kaiser (6/13)
7) Meet the Storyteller
8) JOE HAMM Memorial – SAVE the DATE (6/30)
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1) Paint the Street! (6/2)
The Intersection Repair at N Overlook & N Concord is waiting for you; the graphic has been transferred to our 5-way intersection and is waiting for you to join us in filling in the colors.
*There is more information about the Intersection Repair further down this page.
Come over and meet the greeters to sign in and see what you’d like to do or watch. All 5 streets will be closed and we’ll enjoy coffee from Mr Green Beans, music and stories with Jerry Cowan, The Storyteller and lunch from Kenny & Zuke’s Deli – pastrami and vegan chili and cornbread.
9:00am – 4:00pm
N Overlook Blvd @ N Concord & N Failing & N Melrose
Near the Historic Overlook House
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2) Overlook Livability Team Cleanup (6/3)
Join your neighbors to tame graffiti and trash in the neighborhood. The OLT meets once a month to do that and build community; they seem to have fun too! Come see what it’s all about; we’re looking for new members.
9:00am – Di Prima Dolci, 1936 North Killingsworth St
Future OLT Cleanup Dates: July 1, August 5, September 9, October 7, November 4, December 2
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3) Good Budget Result for Public Safety
Greetings all-
The Mayor announced this past Friday that he will be fully funding the Crime Prevention program and not cutting a crime prevention coordinator position. I want to thank you all for the time you took to reach out to your City Council and voice your support for the Crime Prevention program.
It is our continued privilege to serve your neighborhoods and with this revised budget we will remain at full strength to maintain our current level of staffing and service.
Thank you-
Mark Wells
Crime Prevention Coordinator; Office of Neighborhood Involvement
503-823-4098
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4) Recycle Tennis Shoes for Roosevelt
Have you been wondering what to do with all of your old used and abused tennis shoes??? Re-Cycle them!! Keep them out of the Landfill, collect as many worn out shoes as possible and turn in those stinky sneaks into the smell of victory. By doing so you can help Roosevelt receive money for equipment. Just drop off your used tennis shoes in the Recycle barrel in the Main hallway at Roosevelt. Show some Sole!! Athletic shoes only and any brand is OK. No damp or muddy shoes please! Also, No metal, cleats or dress shoes. No sandals or Flip-Flops!! Thank you so very much for supporting our youth.
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5) Season Opening at St. Johns Farmers Market (6/2)
The St. Johns Farmers Market (SJFM) is proud to announce that it will open its fourth season on Saturday, June 2nd. We invite to you join us in the St. Johns Plaza, where the bridge meets the vibrant business core at the intersection of N. Lombard and N. Philadelphia. Market hours are 9am to 2pm, every Saturday through mid October.
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6) Mini ‘Farmer Market’ at Kaiser (6/13)
Kaiser Interstate is bringing a weekly Healthy Farm Fresh Stand to the campus, offering local fresh produce from farmer Larry Thompson of Boring OR.
Neighbors are invited to shop as well.
Wednesdays 11:00 am- 5:00 pm in the plaza courtyard, starting 6/13/2012
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7) Meet the Storyteller
Jerry Cowan is a longtime Overlook resident and has a current approval by the State of Oregon Child Care Division background check to work with children. Jerry hosts a free storytelling hour at The Overlook House, 3839 N. Melrose drive, every Monday Afternoon from 3:30 to 4:30 PM with stories, games toys and songs to entertain children from around six months through elementary grades. This is an opportunity for parents to relax, meet the neighbors and enjoy some quality time with their children. The stories are based on ancient Native American legends and myths crafted for children of all ages. Children must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian.
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8) JOE HAMM Memorial – SAVE the DATE (6/30)
Joe Hamm lived in the Overlook Neighborhood for over 60 years and raised 4 daughters here. Joe lived in the family home until May 1st, when he died at the age of 95. He had many friends in the neighborhood. He was an avid fiddler, and taught fiddle, guitar, and ukulele to many Overlook neighbors. Joe was very involved in the Oregon Old Time Fiddlers Assoc (OOTFA), and would jam with them several times a month. The upcoming Memorial/Jam/Dance will be for Family, Overlook Neighbors and Friends, and OOTFA members. Please join us for memories, music, dancing and fun. Many of Joe’s friends don’t get these emails, so please pass the news to any neighbors that might be interested. Thanks.
WHERE: The Polish Hall – 3900 N Interstate Ave.
WHEN: Saturday, June 30th, 1:00-5:00
THINGS you can BRING: Singing Voices, Dancing Feet, and Musical Instruments (especially Fiddles, Guitars, and other back-up)
Finger Food & Refreshments provided by Family