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Aug 31,2008
82nd AVENUE Neighborhoods Unite to Curb Prostitution
by pearlgirl
“TAKE BACK 82nd” Two-Part Community Town Hall Series Slated for Sept 15th and Oct 7th Citing common frustration with rampant prostitution up and down 82nd Avenue, neighborhood leaders from the north end of the thoroughfare at NE Killingsworth to the south end at the Clackamas County line have joined forces together, and have collaboratively developed a two-part town-hall meeting series to educate residents and business on how to combat this growing problem. This citizen-driven town hall series will strive to create understanding of the root causes of prostitution and what community members can do to fight it at an individual, street, neighborhood and city level.The first meeting is slated to take place at Vestal Elementary located at 121 NE 82nd Avenue on Monday, September 15th from 6-8:30pm, and will feature as panelists Commissioner Randy Leonard , Lila Lee (Council for Prostitution Alternatives), Bill Smith ( Defenders USA ), Ken Turner (President,
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Aug 30,2008
A Call to all Hot Stone Virgins!
by northwest nola
I am a massage slut. I can't help it, I just love the human touch. And I especially love the human touch when it is rubbing my aches and pains away. So, when the option of a hot stone massage was proposed to me, I wasn't sure what to think—what is this hot stone massage that they speak of? Will it be as good as the real deal? Turns out, hot stone massage is pretty much... well, awesome. The idea is that the hot stones, placed on specific parts of your body, prep your muscles for the rest of the massage—the heat from the stones penetrates down to your muscles and loosens them up so they are in prime condition for massage, and in theory, the massage will be more effective. And more heavenly. They even put them between your toes, which is oddly relaxing. I also found that the hot stone was the ultimate compliance with gravity. While the stones weren't heavy, they did create pressure on my body and by the time they were removed, several minutes later, I felt almost at one wi
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Aug 29,2008
King Neighborhood Association August Meeting
by Trace
King Neighborhood Association Minutes from General Meeting August 13, 2008 List of attendees (at end of minutes) Quorum met. Agenda (Exhibit 1) Minutes from July meeting The minutes from July 9, 2008 were approved without changes. Standing reports Northeast Coalition of Neighborhoods (NECN) - Sylvia Evans (Exhibits 2-4) 8/20 - every third Wednesday the Coalition holds an organizers gathering and social. 8/23 - Community party at Dishman. (Exhibit 2) NECN is looking for volunteers to help with the event. 8/23 - King school clean up The Coalition is working with Jefferson High School to put on a multi-cultural talent show. Auditions begin 8/23. (Exhibit 3) City of Portland announces nominations for Spirit of Portland awards. Nominations are due by 10/24. (Exhibit 4) Contact Nell Wagenaar at 503-823-3997. There is a proposal to create a fact sheet similar to the one prepared by Humboldt - if you are interested in working on it, contact Sylvia w
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Aug 29,2008
Take the Streetcar Survey
by Trace
The Portland Office of Transportation (PDOT) is currently drafting a Streetcar System Plan, with the intent of creating a citywide network. The purpose of the Streetcar System Plan (SSP) District Working Group process that is currently underway is to engage the public in the beginning of a long-range planning effort that will identify future streetcar corridors with the highest potential in a long-term implementation strategy. Specifically, the goal of the NE District Working Group process is to identify where community support for potential streetcar corridors is located in NE Portland. Currently, volunteers like us are doing community outreach to gauge the level of support in Northeast Portland along various corridors such as Broadway/Weidler, MLK Blvd, Alberta St, and 82nd Ave. The city has stated that new streetcar corridors will be prioritized in areas where community support exists.http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=7QjGufQZvkQ5cFawdRA6CA_3d_3d
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Aug 29,2008
Portland School Board appoints Martin Gonzalez to fill vacant seat
by pearlgirl
Last evening, the Portland School Board voted unanimously to appoint Martin Gonzalez to the Director position vacated by Dan Ryan's departure earlier this year.Gonzalez, the former executive director of the Portland Schools Alliance and long-time community activist, now works as an outreach coordinator for TriMet. As a parent, volunteer, activist and community supporter, Gonzalez holds a thorough knowledge of the school district, its strengths, and its challenges.
"Martin Gonzalez has been deeply engaged with schools in Portland for many years," Director David Wynde noted, "he brings great experience in engaging parents and families who have not traditionally had a voice in the district. His integrity, intelligence and commitment to to all students will serve the district well."
Gonzalez will serve the remainder of Dan Ryan's term ending in June 2009. If he wishes to run for a full four-year term, he will have to file by March 2
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Aug 28,2008
Join the King School PTA!
by Trace
The King School PTA is ready to go for a new school year. Are you ready to join? Membership is open to anyone who wants to support the kids, parents, and teachers of King School. Annual dues are only $10! If you want to support King's future in any way or have suggestions for future King PTA projects, let us know. Email us at info@kingpta.org or call 503-916-6456 and let us know how to contact you. We will be signing up at the school on the first day of school and at Back to School Night. Our regular meetings are in the King Library on the first Thursday of the month at 6:00pm.
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Aug 28,2008
McMenamins Kennedy School to Open New Bar in Old Boiler Room
by pearlgirl
As of Friday, September 5, at 4 p.m., the historic McMenamins Kennedy School (5736 NE 33rd Ave.), a 1915 elementary school turned hotel, will offer yet another spot where guests and visitors can enjoy a drink, have a meal, play some pool and more. The bar is set in, oddly enough, the school's former boiler room. An ordinary-looking hallway door opens to reveal a huge, multilevel bar with room for 100 guests, a jukebox, two pool tables and shuffleboard, all paired with a full menu of handcrafted McMenamins ales, wines and spirits plus a food menu offering pizza, calzones, panini and more. The massive boiler itself has been taken out, although its heavy doors were retained for display; much of the original artwork done by the McMenamins artists also depicts the old plumbing. The Boiler Room Bar is non-smoking and is open to guests 21 and over; as of September 5, its hours are Monday through Friday, 4 p.m. ‘til 1 a.m. and Saturday and Sunday, 12 noon ‘til 1 a.m.Read More...
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Aug 28,2008
PPS Board Meeting is Now at 5 p.m.
by pearlgirl
The Portland School Board has shifted the start time of its scheduled meeting on Thursday, August 28 to 5 p.m . The meeting will remain in the auditorium of the Blanchard Education Service Center located at 501 N Dixon St . At the meeting, the school board will appoint a mew member to fill the seat vacated by Dan Ryan earlier this year. The appointment follows a forum on Tuesday for the five candidates sponsored by the League of Women Voters; the forum will be be replayed on Channel 28 Wednesday, Aug. 27 at 3 p.m., 6 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., and on Thursday, Aug. 28 at 9:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. The appointee will serve the remainder of Ryan's term, ending in June 2009, and may run for election at that time. For a list of candidates and full description of the selection process, click here .
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Aug 28,2008
North Pearl District Plan Public Hearing Sept 24th
by shooter
What is the project about? The North Pearl District Plan (NPDP) is a legislative planning project that proposes limited amendments to the Zoning Code regarding height, floor area ratios, and development bonus and transfer provisions applicable to a portion of the Central City Plan District located north of NW Lovejoy Stree. The project also involves an update of the River District Guidelines to correct pre-existing mapping and text errors.
The NPDP also proposes the adoption of new Comprehensive Plan policies that in combination with the proposed Zoning Code amendments are intended to result in the development of new pubic amenities, a diversity of housing options, the incorporation of sustainable design and construction techniques, and other outcomes intended to create a more sustainable and complete community the northern end of the Pearl District.
What will the City Council consider?
At 2:00PM on September 24, 2008 th
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Aug 27,2008
Sammy's Flowers to Open in North Pearl
by pearlgirl
A little birdie just told me that Sammy's Flowers will open its second location at 1128 NW Lovejoy (the former home of Bella Moda). More later! ***Update*** Check out the new photo gallery for Sammy's Flowers. Beautiful!
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