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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!
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Aug 27,2008
Presentation Leads Water Blogmistress to Strong Realization
by jenniferd
I had a really neat experience yesterday. I was invited to the adidas campus, located in North Portland, to talk about the excellent quality of Portland's tap water . The folks over at adidas have organized a group of "sustainability ambassadors," who are working to improve "green" practices at their company, from head to toe. The idea is that the ambassadors meet periodically and not only decide on changes they would like to implement company-wide, but also to learn information to transmit to co-workers. I spent about 1/2 hour talking to this group of people about Portland's great tap water and worked on dispelling many of the myths and fears that people have about drinking from the tap . I was delighted that they not only listened incredibly intently to my presentation, but they also asked some great follow-up questions. I could tell that this group was really thinking about what I had told them. They even invited me back for their health fair in October. T
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Aug 27,2008
Love in the City » Is Your 'Partner Picker' Broken?
by Love in the City
(Written from one of my fave coffeeshops !) The end of summer is inching closer, fall is just around the corner, and the holidays will soon be upon us. Did you have a summer of love? If yes, keep up the good work. If not, help is on the way! We're starting our dating series, so stay tuned the next couple of weeks, because we're going to create a plan and a system—who wants to spend the holidays alone? Besides, the weather will change soon and nothing beats a warm snuggle, right? Your homework... Take some time and jot down some notes on what has worked, or not worked for you, in past relationships. Look for common themes, patterns and attractions to those intimate partners. Then, take some time and think about the roadblocks standing between you and a successful relationship. Be a voyeur in your own life: think about your story as if it were someone else's. I recommend writing your dating history and then setting it aside. Next, think about the strongest
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posted at 09:13 AM
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Aug 27,2008
PDC to spend $5M for Streetcar Engineering
by shooter
The PDC is expected to approve $5M for final engineering of the eastside streetcar extension, even though the Federal government hasn't approved the money to build it. This article from the Oregonian gives some details of the politics involved in getting the Feds to approve $75M for the project. At present, it's held up because the Bush Administration favors buses. In February , the Administration gave tentative approval for $50M, but its uncertain when delivery will occur, possibly after the new administration takes office.
The reason for moving forward without receiving the federal money is to prevent cost increase due to automatic inflation adjustments in the contract. At present, every month of delay costs the city $500K in automatic inflation adjustments.
The project is expected to be completed in 2011.
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Aug 27,2008
Grant from Kaiser Permanente Community Fund Puts Local Food on the Menu in Portland Public School and Gervais School Districts
by pearlgirl
The first school assembly of the new academic year will take place today at 10 a.m., at Atkinson Elementary in South East Portland, where school food and education leaders will gather alongside farmers, food producers, grocery retailers and government officials to cheer a grant from the Kaiser Permanente Community Fund at the Northwest Health Foundation that will subsidize approximately 2,640,000 meals with the funds needed to serve more Oregon grown and processed foods in Portland Public Schools and Gervais School Districts. The grant, secured by Ecotrust’s Food and Farms program , will bolster existing efforts to bring more regionally produced food into two distinct school districts in the immediate school year, and kick-off a six-month study to measure the impact of nourishing the minds and bodies of young school children with fresh seasonal produce and locally processed foods, while directing dollars spent to feed Oregon students back into the local economy. A
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Aug 26,2008
New NW Boutique is Absolutely Unique!
by northwest nola
Today I visited what surely must be one of Portland's most unique spaces -- a new boutique art gallery tucked quietly into Northwest Portland. The Life Jacket Design Shop & Gallery, which opened about 6 weeks ago, is home to all things original: one-of-a-kind artwork, mixed media, accessories and home decor. Owner and resident Carol Christensen, a Seattle native who recently relocated to Portland after spending 18 years in New York, is both curator and artisan of this little museum. She will proudly guide you on a tour of her small space, telling you many of the stories that accompany her creative expressions. Carol named the gallery, Life Jacket, at least partially in reference to the fact that it's her new project aimed at taking her mind off of her son going away to college. In essence, it is her "lifejacket," though she is sure to note that she is not quite that desperate! A lifejacket, she thinks, tends to wrap itself around you and keep you above the "st
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Aug 26,2008
Isobel's Clubhouse September Schedule
by nancy
Many thanks to all of you who responded to our survey and told us the best days/times for you to come and play at Isobel's Clubhouse. Isobel's Clubhouse is Central Portland's family room. It's a not-for-profit place for families to gather and play, and we hope to see you there. Based on your input, here's the schedule for September: M* 3:30 - 5:00 Stories and Open Play T* 9:30 - 11:30 Arts and Crafts
W* 3:30 - 5:00 Messy Projects
Th* 9:30 - 11:30 Arts and Crafts
F* 9:30 - 11:30 Stories and Open Play * You'll still want to check the weekly schedule that we post on Neighborhood Notes . If there's some field trip or adventure that's too good to pass up... well, then we won't pass it up :) Stories and Open Play: We have lots of donated books and art supplies. Depending on what mood you're in that day, we might paint, draw, make paper crafts, work with play dough, read stories, dress up i
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W* 3:30 - 5:00 Messy Projects
Th* 9:30 - 11:30 Arts and Crafts
F* 9:30 - 11:30 Stories and Open Play * You'll still want to check the weekly schedule that we post on Neighborhood Notes . If there's some field trip or adventure that's too good to pass up... well, then we won't pass it up :) Stories and Open Play: We have lots of donated books and art supplies. Depending on what mood you're in that day, we might paint, draw, make paper crafts, work with play dough, read stories, dress up i
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Aug 26,2008
North River Plan News
by shooter
RIVER PLAN NEWS August 25, 2008Planning for the land along the Willamette River
City of Portland | Bureau of Planning IN THIS ISSUE
1. Planning Commission Briefing
2. Join the River Team at Riverfest
3. River Plan / North Reach Tentative Schedule Change ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 1. Planning Commission Briefing
On Tuesday, August 26th, planning staff will brief the Planning Commission on River Plan / North Reach natural resource and economic information. Meeting details:
Tuesday, August 26th, 2008 at approximately 8:15 pm
Planning Bureau, Room 2500A (2nd Floor)
1900 SW 4th Avenue
Portland, OR 97201 Click here to plan your trip using public transportation: TriMet Trip Planner
For more information call the Planning Bureau at (503) 823-7700 or visit the Planning Commission website . 2. Join the River Team at Riverfest
The River Team will take part in the Riverfest Community Fair at Tom McCall Waterfront Part
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posted at 11:45 AM
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Aug 26,2008
Water Leak at the Encore Causes Delay
by shooter
The Daily Journal of Commerce reports that a water leak has caused damage in the Encore, delaying the construction schedule. Wood floors were warped throughout the building, the insulation was damaged and the elevator control panel will need to be replaced.The cause was the cracking of a brass casting on a water supply valve on the ninth floor of the building. Because it was able to move through the building via the elevator shafts, the water made its way all the way down to the basement - causing damage throughout. All damaged material will be replaced and a new construction timetable has been set.
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Aug 25,2008
2009 Neighborhood Small Grants Program, Applications due Monday, Nov. 3, 2008
by pearlgirl
Applications being accepted for Portland Neighborhood Small Grants through seven District Coalition offices The City of Portland, Office of Neighborhood Involvement and seven District Coalitions announce the third year of the Neighborhood Small Grants Program with $187,557 available to neighborhood and community-based organizations. Grants are awarded on a competitive basis through the seven neighborhood District Coalitions.Click here for more information on this year's grant program.
Click here for links to applications for each of the seven District Coalitions.
Click here for an informational flier you can print out and share with others.
If links are not working go to: www.portlandonline.com/oni and click on Neighborhood Small Grants Program.
Deadline for proposals Proposals will be due no later than 2:00 PM, Monday, November 3, 2008 at the District Coalition you apply to. Do not send proposals to the Office of Neighborhood Inv
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