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Believe In Movement, formerly known as Believe Movement Studio, is kicking off 2012—its third year in business—with a new partner, a new look, a wider variety of exciting movement classes, and a goal to become a gathering space for the community. In light of difficult economic times Believe In Movement has proven it has staying power, attracting a committed group of students from the Woodlawn neighborhood and adjacent more...
Today the Portland Water Bureau is turning off the Bull Run water supply system and activating the supply system from the Columbia South Shore Well Field. Recent heavy rains and increased stream flows have contributed to a rapid increase in turbidity, or suspended sediments, in the Bull Run system. The Bull Run water supply is not filtered. "We are blessed to have two high quality sources of water available to us," said more...
Construction of a 36-inch steel water transmission pipe will start Tuesday January 3, 2012 at 9:00 PM at the intersection of SW Naito and Clay St. in downtown Portland. The work is being done by a contractor for the Portland Water Bureau. Work hours will be from 9 p.m.-6 a.m. Sunday night through Friday morning for the next several weeks. Construction will start at SW Clay St. and proceed southbound along SW Naito Parkway. Flaggers more...
KK Hannegan has opened her Intuitive Healing Arts practice, The Anchoress, in the charming building that houses Blue Buddha Bodywork and North Portland Acupuncture at 1901 Killingsworth St. (at Campbell Ave.). Hannegan specializes in working with women who are experiencing life transitions, using East/West spiritual practices, meditation, intuitive energy healing, dream work, and qigong. She has spent decades studying and traveling more...
Through Friends of Trees’ Plant It Portland! campaign, homeowners in 24 North and Northeast Portland neighborhoods can buy trees for just $35 to $75 each. And during this planting season only, Cathedral Park and Roseway residents can order street trees at no charge! Add your name to the growing list of people who want trees at www.FriendsofTrees.org/BuyTrees. The $35 to $75 fee includes the price of the tree, delivery, hole more...
Homeowners in 19 Southeast Portland neighborhoods can buy trees for just $35 to $75 each. And during this planting season only, Mt. Scott-Arleta residents can order street trees at no charge! Add your name to the growing list of people who want trees at www.FriendsofTrees.org/BuyTrees. The $35 to $75 fee includes the price of the tree, delivery, hole digging, planting assistance, stakes, and follow-up maintenance checks. You’ll more...
Through Friends of Trees’ Plant It Portland! campaign, homeowners in East Portland can buy trees for just $35 each at www.FriendsofTrees.org/BuyTrees. The $35 fee includes the price of the tree, delivery, hole digging, planting assistance, stakes, and follow-up maintenance checks. You’ll also be invited to join a neighborhood potluck after the planting. Plantings are already scheduled in the Argay, Centennial, Hazelwood, more...
Venture Portland presented its revamped 2011-2012 Grants Program to a packed room of local business district representatives, highlighting three grant opportunities for business districts. “It’s great to see so many neighborhood business leaders participating in Venture Portland’s grant program,” said Alison Stoll, Venture Portland’s Grants Committee Chair and Executive Director for Central Northeast more...
Recently released Forest Park Conservancy 2010 Trails Report shows the challenges, passion and commitment that Portland has for its most iconic park Seventy-one cleared trees, 39 miles of maintenance, dozens of repaired culverts, bridges and boardwalks—all those Forest Park trails that thousands of Portlanders and visitors alike enjoy also represent a tremendous amount of sweat, muscle and labor hours to maintain. As showcased more...
The Alliance of Portland Neighborhood Business Associations (APNBA) is now Venture Portland. The board, comprised of leaders from 30 diverse business districts, agreed the name and corresponding logo reflect the organization’s focus on growing business and connecting neighborhoods. “I am proud to serve as Venture Portland’s President during this exciting time,” said Justin Zeulner, Director of Sustainability and more...
