08/23/2014
Tug O War Piedmont vs Arbor Lodge Sunday at 11am
Tug O WarPiedmont vs Arbor LodgeNorth Portland KnockdownAug 24th, 2014 11:00AMBryant Street Pedestrian BridgeParticipation open to all who show up - not limited to neighborhood residents!
The border of these neighboring neighborhoods (Piedmont and Arbor Lodge) is a formable and hardscaped divide, a concrete ravine of multiple ton, fast moving, pollution emitting vehicles know as the I-5.
On August 24th at 11am we will "bridge" this divide with several rounds of tug-of-war over the linkage between us, the Bryant Street Pedestrian Bridge. Competition is a time honored method for team building and settling disputes. This day of tugs may prove nothing but a good time and bragging rights for the winning side, until next year.
Participants will not be limited to only Piedmont and Arbor Lodge residence.
Organized by Resident Residency Artists Katy Asher (Arbor Lodge) and Mack McFarland (Piedmont) the event promises to be a unique experience. Sponsored by Precipice Fund and, Patrick Collier, thanks for the rope.
Hope you all can make it out to cheer on the teams or pull on the rope!
08/18/2014
Neighborhood Meeting this Thursday, 6:30pm - NOTE LOCATION CHANGE
At our August 21st meeting, we're preparing to weigh in on the City's future plans for the types of businesses and development that will be supported in our neighborhood, also known as The Comprehensive Plan.
Part of this discussion includes proposed zoning changes along Lombard.
Are you interested in learning how these plans will shape the future of the streets where you live, walk, drive, bike, work and shop? We hope you can make it to our meeting and share your ideas and input!
What: ALNA's August Neighborhood Meeting and Comprehensive Plan DiscussionWhen: Thursday, August 21, 6:30pmWhere: 6730 N Wilbur Ave. (Head up the driveway to the backyard)
08/16/2014
Don't forget - Movie in the Park, Community Play Day and Fill our Closets
Party all day long at Arbor Lodge Park Sunday, August 17th! We have activities for kids and adults, yummy food and more.Harper's Playground Community Play Day11AM-5PMLive music, food vendors, face painting, bubbles and balloons and sports for everyone!
Fill Our Closets11AM-darkBring new and gently used clothes for ages K-8 to Community Play Day/Movies in the Park and help families in our community. Fill Our Closets is a collaborative effort by Chief Joseph/Ockley Green and Pennisula Schools to gather clothing for their Clothes Closets. Thank you for cleaning out your closets to fill ours! For more information or to volunteer send emails to: Nicoleleggett32[at]gmail[dot].com
Arbor Lodge Garden Tour3-6PM, starting at AL Park, walk through the neighborhoodIn addition to Play Day, we will host neighborhood garden tours throughout the afternoon.Movie in the Park: Back to the Future5PM-duskWe're travelling back in time with Marty McFly with the 1985 hit, Back to the Future. Pacific NW Delorean Club is bringing a Delorian and our own Arbor Lodge band Jawbone Flats will be singing tunes. We've also arranged for some great food options from: Eddies Flat Iron Pizza, ChickpeaDX, Ruby Jewel, Voodoo Donuts, Eva's Herbucha, Moberi Bike Powered Smoothies and Spunky Monkey Coffee. Great Scott!!
08/13/2014
Arbor Lodge Garden Tour, August 17th, 4-6 pm
Come join us and tour 5 Audubon Certified Backyard Habitats and one Community Sharing Garden this Sunday, August 17th. Meet at Arbor Lodge Park in the corner near the intersection of Dekum and Delaware. Bring your walking shoes! Maps provided if you prefer to drive or bike. We have a free raffle for all participants, prizes include: 1) native plant start, 2) a Mason Bee house for bee tubes, and 3) one Gift Certificate to waive the $25 fee to apply for Backyard Certification. Each yard is unique, we'll have fun. Questions? ginger.edws@gmail.com
08/13/2014
By the Numbers - Draft FY15 Budget Available for Review (edited)
We've been working to develop a budget for our current fiscal year. , and invite neighbors to review. and submit comments - either here or at our meeting next week, 6:30pm at the Kenton Firehouse. We will discuss the budget again later this year.
Here's a link to our current draft: http://ow.ly/AhEMj