10/05/2012
Portland Public Schools
new enrollment balancing initiative
Click the link above to access more information regarding Portland Public Schools' enrollment balancing efforts in the Jefferson High School zone.
Attend a meeting>>>>Meeting format is similar at each, though school-specific context will be shared at each school. Child care and interpretation services will be provided.
Beach PK-8
1710 N Humboldt St. (97217)Oct. 10, 6-7:30pm, Auditorium
Oct. 16, 6-7:30pm, ESL Family Night, Auditorium
Boise-Eliot-Humboldt PK-8
620 N Fremont St. (97227)Oct. 5, 8:45-10 am, Library
Chief Joseph PK-5
2409 N Saratoga St. (97217)Oct. 17, 6:30-8 pm, Library
Faubion PK-8
3039 NE Portland Blvd. (97211)Oct. 15, 8:45-10:30 am, Cafeteria
Oct 27, 12-2 pm, Cafeteria
King PK-8
4906 NE 6th Ave. (97211)Oct. 19, 9:15-11 am, Principal’s Coffee, Media Center
Oct. 23, 6-7:30 pm, Media Center
Ockley Green K-8
6031 N Montana Ave. (97217)Oct. 15, 5:40-6:40 pm, immediately following SUN Showcase, Auditorium
Vernon PK-8
2044 NE Killingsworth St. (97211)October 11, 6-7:30 pm, Multi-purpose room
Woodlawn PK-8
7200 NE 11th Ave. (97211)October 8, 6:30-8 pm, Auditorium
10/01/2012
Annual Election of Board Members
It's that time of year again... it's election season! Are you curious about your neighborhood association -- who they are, what they do, and why? Join us on Thursday, October 18th for our annual election of the board. It's a great time to check us out and see what we're all about. If you live in the Arbor Lodge Neighborhood you can cast your vote at the meeting.
See you there!
09/25/2012
Gardening Workshops
Hey Arbor Lodge Neighbors: Dig into Fall - Attend a Sustainable Gardening Workshop!
Arbor Lodge Neighborhood Association is hosting three FREE Workshops so you can learn how-to create low-maintenance, low cost landscapes that conserve water, prevent pollution and create healthy habitat for local birds & wildlife.
These workshops are free! Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Register online at http://www.emswcd.org/workshops-events/register-for-a-workshop.
Information: 503-222-7645
Presented by the East Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District
**All workshops take place at the Historic Kenton Firehouse, 8105 N Brandon Ave., Portland, OR 97217**
Naturescaping Basics
Design your landscape to conserve water, prevent pollution and create healthy habitat for local birds & wildlife. You’ll find out how gardening with Native plants can save you time, money and energy! Includes field trip to local Naturescaped garden.
Sunday, October 7th, 1 – 5pm
Naturescaping - Site Planning
An extension of Naturescaping Basics, this workshop covers how to prepare a site plan utilizing naturescaping techniques. Participants must have attended the Basic Workshop first.
· Sunday, October 21st, 1 – 5pm
Rain Gardens 101
Learn how to create a sunken garden bed that captures rainfall and allows it to soak back into the ground naturally. This workshop provides step-by-step details on how to plan, design and build your own rain garden. Includes field trip to local rain garden.
Saturday, November 4th, 1 – 5pm
09/24/2012
HAPPY HOUR!
Join us this Friday for Happy Hour!
Ukiyoe restaurant and sushi bar
6516 N. Denver Avenue
(newly remodeled, at the corner of Denver and Rosa Parks)
(Ukiyoe's happy hour is from 5-6, though "neighbors" may linger later ...)
09/24/2012
annual election for the Arbor Lodge Neighborhood Association Board
Thursday, October 18th, General Membership Board Meeting
elections for new officers and at-large Board members will be held at the Oct 18th meeting
the following candidates have declared for these offices:
Chair: Chris Duffy, Katy Asher
Vice-Chair: Ginger Edwards
Treasurer: Jeff Lane
Secretary: open
at-large Board: Janet Arenz, AlexSandra, Katie Chastain, Bob Meehan, Sharon Parker, Brian Edelschick