03/28/2015

Do you have a pick up truck?

If so, and if you like to help out neighbors in need, have we got a gig for you! This is a special attempt to help our senior or disabled neighbors participate in the Clean Up on April 25th.  We will screen calls and only send you out to pick up things we can take that fit in a pick up bed from seniors and those with a disability.

Help us help neighbors get their "junk" to the neighborhood's annual Cleanup. We hope for 2-3 pickups and a driver and helper for each pick up, so please let us know if you can be part of such a team.  Thank you!

When?   Saturday, April 25th, any time between 9-2What?    You and a helper - you bring a friend or we provide you with a team member, go to specific addresses and pick up the things this person cannot physically lift, and transport to the Clean Up.Why ?  To help neighbors participate in cleaning out their junk.  And, all donated funds go to support the August Movie in the Park

How can you volunteer?  Contact Ginger Edwards at ginger.edws@gmail.com

03/27/2015

Join our roster of neighborhood walkers!

We're seeking 20 volunteers to distribute fliers - are you one of them?

We think that delivering flyers door-to-door is the best way for us to let people know that we exist and that they can get involved. We do a big push each spring to get the word out about our annual cleanup fundraiser and summer events.

Our neighborhood area is big enough that we need extra volunteers to help with this task each spring - can you help?

When:  Early to mid April (likely April 10-17)

What:   Walking fliers door to door to advertise/inform all of the Clean Up set for April 25th

How:   You pick a walking route, chose your own time to walk, and leave flyers on people's doorsteps

Benefits:  Exercise, getting to know the neighborhood, maybe meeting a new neighbor, and helping us advertise our annual cleanup that raises funds for the Movie in the Park!

How do I volunteer?  Call or e-mail Sharon Parker

e-mail:  sharonparker@prodigy.net

phone:  (503) 283-4060

03/25/2015

Arbor Lodge Happy Hour This Friday

You're invited! Come meet your neighbors and say, "Hi," to an old friend.  Look for the Arbor Lodge table-top sign and come join the fun. Kids and all are welcome.

03/16/2015

Update: March 16th 2015

Agenda for Arbor Lodge Neighborhood Association Meeting – Thursday March 19th, 2015

All who live and/or work in Arbor Lodge are welcome to join us for this meeting.

6:30 – Introductions, any additions to Agenda by those present

6:40 - Guest – Patrick Owen - Crime Prevention Coordinator, North Portland

7:00 – Guest - update from NET team about emergency preparedness in our neighborhood

7:15 – Update from Bob from North Portland Chairs meeting – propane terminal update

7:30 – Discussion of school board debate and draft ALNA education policy

7:45 - North Portland Parks Advisory Committee update and Heritage trees

8:00 – updates on clean up event, movie in the park, July “picnic in park” meeting  and flyers for summer events

03/15/2015

Update: March 15th 2015

Many thanks to the 14+ volunteers who showed up on a windy/rainy day to help keep Arbor Lodge Park and Harper's Playground Pesticide Free.  Together we weeded 18 tree wells, spread bark mulch, picked up some trash and really made the Park and Playground look great!

Mark your calendar for May 9th, 9-12, our next chance to show the City and Portland Parks & Rec we value our Pesticide Free Park by weeding and spreading more bark mulch.  We have about 20 trees left to go this Spring!   It's light work, good fun, coffee/water/snacks provided.  This time we had a group of Mom's and kids - all great helpers, and the Playground was the bonus fun when the work was done.

Hope to see you May 9th!