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The Portland City Council approved a tentative demolition permit for Chinatown’s historic Kiernan Building—better known by some as the now-defunct Gail’s Dirty Duck Tavern—at a February 3 council more...
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Portland Public Schools Plan For School Closures
The idea sounds like a good one: update the structure of the Portland Public High schools to accommodate the changing population and needs of an ever developing higher education platform. The unfortunate thing is the plan may ultimately be less about updating individual schools, meeting their needs and helping them succeed and more about trying to create an equal divide across the district of offerings and students. In more...
City Council Tentatively Approves Demolition Permit for Historic Kiernan Building
The Portland City Council approved a tentative demolition permit for Chinatown’s historic Kiernan Building—better known by some as the now-defunct Gail’s Dirty Duck Tavern—at a February 3 council meeting. Commissioner Fritz was the lone dissenting vote. The vote was part of the City’s Type IV Land Use Procedure, a quasi-judicial procedure adopted in 2004 as part of the Historic Resources Code more...
Portland Palooz.com—Choose Local. Get Deals.
Created to support local businesses and stir excitement within the community, Palooz.com comes to the scene offering a dirt-cheap option to advertising and killer deals to Portlanders. Though there are similar sites that offer "free" advertising, upfront costs, heavy commission fees (40-100%), or profit sharing are usually associated. Palooz.com features businesses free of any fees—only 7% of any deal sold on the more...
World Nutella Day: Where to Celebrate in Portland
Guest post by Amie Dahnke. The hazelnut, as any good Oregonian knows, is our state nut. But when roasted hazelnuts are combined with skim milk and a hint of cocoa, our humble state nut is elevated to [cue the Angels] the chocolaty hazelnut spread known as Nutella. According to some, however, "Nutella is more than just a 'chocolaty hazelnut spread,' it is a way of life." The single word conjures up more...
You're Invited: Community Meeting about Last Thursday on Alberta
Mayor Sam Adams and City Commissioner Amanda Fritz are hosting a community meeting regarding Last Thursday on Alberta! They are interested in hearing from any and all stakeholders of the event, including businesses from Alberta Street, neighboring residents, vendors, performers, and attendees. The meeting will take place on Monday, February 8th, from 6:00 to 8:00pm, at the Acadian Ballroom at 1829 NE Alberta Street. We know more...
Going Green and Saving Resources
Looking for effective ways to save money on utility bills? Finding where jobs and training in sustainability are posted? How to go about to hiring an eco-friendly contractor? Where to donate used building materials for a tax-donation? Receiving green home design ideas for little or no cash? Finding out where you can attend a free class to build a rain garden? Learning how to make your home elderly-friendly and wheelchair accessible? more...
Free Adult Exercise Classes at Vernon SUN School
Event date: January 11th, 2010
Event location: Vernon SUN Community School
Vernon SUN School is offering free adult exercise classes with childcare (ages 3-10). Classes run from 1/11-3/11 and registration is required. Interested parties can call the SUN office at (503)-916-6559 to register. One class is offered each night, Monday-Thursday, from 6-7. There is a one time donation of $5.00 for Zumba due to its popularity. Monday is Step Aerobics, Tuesday is Zumba, Wednesday is kickboxing, and Thursday is more...
What Is a Trade? Donald Fels and Signboard Painters of South India
Event date: January 26th, 2010
Event location: Hoffman Gallery at Lewis & Clark
What is a Trade? Donald Fels and Signboard Painters of South India exhibits sixteen large-scale paintings that explore trade and globalization in India. Fels' conceptual starting point for this exhibition was Vasco da Gama's 1498 voyage in search of a direct sea route for the spice trade. This exhibition explores the historic and modern-day legacy of that expedition. The exhibition runs through March 14, 2010. Gallery more...
Northwest Industrial Neighborhood Association Meeting
Event dates: February 9th, 2010, March 9th, 2010
Event location: La Quinta, 4319 NW Yeon Avenue
Meet and greet, 7-7:30 a.m. Contact: Pamela Ake Email: pake@staff4u.com Phone: 503.228.2335 more...
NE 42nd Avenue Business Association Meeting
Event dates: February 9th, 2010, March 9th, 2010
Event location: 4824 NE 42nd Avenue
Business event. more...
Ardenwald-Johnson Creek Neighborhood Association General Meeting
Event dates: February 9th, 2010, March 9th, 2010
Event location: Ardenwald Elementary School Library, 8950 SE 36th Ave
Neighborhood/Business Association Meeting more...
LWV Panel: Creating a Sustainable Future
Event date: February 9th, 2010
Event location: Board Room, Multnomah County Building, 501 SE Hawthorne Boulevard
Join the League of Women Voters of Portland for a free panel discussion on sustainability. Panelists include David Bragdon, Metro Council President; Susan Anderson, Director, Bureau of Planning & Sustainability, City of Portland; and Dianne Riley, Equity Agenda Coordinator, Coalition for a Livable Future. Panelists will discuss policies and programs that promote sustainability, future plans and goals, and ways that local more...