01/11/2014
Draft Letter to City regarding Comp Plan Maps
As you may know, the City of Portland closed their comment period on the Map App on December 31st. We were encouraged to write a letter to Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS) if we had any additional comments. We will vote whether to approve a this letter to the city during our General Membership meeting on Thursday.
You can find the letter here:drive.google.com...
Here is a summary of the meeting held in November at which 15 Land Use representatives and neighbors discussed the maps. Summary written by Barry Manning with BPS.
Hope to see you Thursday to discuss this and more!
01/08/2014
50% off Snack Bars, you can donate them to the Schools
This weekend, Jan 10-12, New Seasons is having a 50% off sale on Cliff Bars and maybe other similar bars. These are a high priority item for the Backpacks sent home with food insecure children at Chief Joseph and Ockley Green Schools. Instead of $12 for a box of 12 bars, they will be $6 for the same box. Consider buying 1 or 2 and taking them to Ockley Green. They distribute to both Schools. Thanks!
01/08/2014
Update: January 8th 2014
Arbor Lodge Neighborhood Association General Meeting, Jan 16th, 6:30pm, Kenton Fire House
6:30 Welcome
6:35 - 6:45 Introductions
6:45 - 6:50 Minutes from last General Meeting, Minutes from last Board meeting - Tammi
6:50 - 6:55 Treasurer's update - Gavin
6:55 - 7:05 Bob Green reporting on NPNS Chairs mtg and official appointment of Bob as our representative to this meeting - Bob
Guests:
7:05 – 7:10 1. Bonnie Metzler, announcing art show - Sandi
7:10 - 7:25 2. Siobhan McGowan - Neighborhood House re: Homeless services in our area - Gavin
7:25 - 7:40 3. Ryan - Architect - proposed apartment building on Greenwich - Nate
Other biz:
7:40- 7:55 1. Portland Plan discussion and vote on letter - Nate
7:55 - 8:05 2. AL Tree Committee Report with graphics, Liz Stevenson - Allen
8:05 - 8:15 3. Review of Activities Planned for year, volunteers solicited - Steph
a. Movie in the Park
b. Block Parties in August
c. Work Parties at AL spray free Park
Please join us for this meeting on Thursday, January 16th at the Kenton Fire House, 6:30 start time. This is a General meeting with all encouraged to attend. You can even bring a snack to share with your neighbors. We hope to see you there!
12/17/2013
Update: December 17th 2013
Emergency meeting of Board, Thursday, Dec 19th, at the Caroling partyWhy? We need to discuss and then vote if we chose, whether or not to donate funds to support the Chief Joseph/Ockley Green PTA's plan to march in the January MLK Parade. They need help with the permit costs. We need 6+1=7 Board members present to vote. Thank you!
12/14/2013
Update: December 14th 2013
Shout out for food for hungry neighborhood kids!
ALNA just found out that there is extra need for emergency food for children/youth attending Chief Joseph and Ockley Green right now. Food boxes and backpacks will go out on Thursday, Dec 19th. Donations need to be at Ockley Green (for both schools) by noon on Wednesday, Dec 18th.
If you can donate anything it will be appreciated and distributed to those identified as really needing food. Many of these kids just get regular meals at school. School will be out Dec 21-Jan 6th. That's a long time to be hungry.
Please bring in fresh fruit, veggies, can goods, or gift cards to Fred Meyer or other stores. The PTA volunteers will divide it up and get it to those in need. Thank you! : )