08/30/2023
Order native plants to support the Arbor Lodge Tree Team
Your native plant purchase helps provide free trees
Every year the Arbor Lodge Tree Team provides free fruit trees and blueberry bushes to Arbor Lodge residents in the Brian Duncan Memorial Fruit Tree Giveaway. To help make sure the Tree Team can purchase enough trees for the neighborhood, this year they’ve partnered with Sparrowhawk Natives for a native plant sale.
How it Works
Order on the web site before September 17, 2023
Choose North Portland as your pickup location (to benefit Arbor Lodge)
Your order will be ready for pickup the weekend of October, 20-21, 2023
If you notice any of the species of plants you’re interested in are sold out, just check back in a few days. Sparrowhawk Natives is constantly updating their inventory to match the needs of the neighborhood.
08/16/2023
PSA - Protect Your Trees From the Heat
Water Your Trees
Extreme heat is challenging for us all, but especially for our trees. The current drought has lowered the ground water table, causing our trees and shrubs to dry out. Without your help, some trees will not make it through this season. Trees less than 5 years old are most at risk. To help your trees survive this weather:
Water your trees once per week, giving them 15 gallons
Use a triangle approach, moving and filling the bucket three times to cover all the roots
If you don't have a watering bucket, the Tree Team has a limited number of free 5 gallon buckets for Arbor Lodge neighbors. Click here to request a bucket.
08/10/2023
Jazz in Arbor Lodge Park - September 9
Free Public Concert
Join us September 9, 2023 4:00 pm at Arbor Lodge Park.
08/10/2023
Arbor Lodge Neighborhood Association Public Meeting: Thursday, August 17, 7pm-8:30pm
Join us for our monthly Arbor Lodge Neighborhood Association (ALNA) meeting
When: Thursday, August 1, 2023, 7:00-8:30pm
Where:
Historic Kenton Firehouse (8105 N Brandon)
Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83834587971?pwd=OUZUTFpzNy8rLytwVXd4R0RVZmRjZz09
Topics Include
Arbor Lodge Shelter updates
Jazz in Arbor Lodge Park, September 9
Neighborhood clean up
Open board positions
Critical Energy Infrastructure
Safety
Agenda
6:45pm Zoom meeting opens – INFORMAL (15 minutes)
----Official Meeting-----
7:00pm Welcome, introductions (3 minutes)
7:03pm Ground rules (1 minute)
Ground Rules:
Stay engaged
Speak your truth
Be with your discomfort
Expect and accept non closure
Keep mics on mute
I may have to cut people off in the interest of time, keeping with the schedule, and allowing fullest participation
Please only one person speaking at once for closed captioning and accessibility
Share any extra questions in chat
Does everyone agree?
7:05pm Arbor Lodge Shelter Update (10 minutes) - Daniel Hovanas
7:15pm Jazz in the Park (10 minutes)
Budget & Fundraising
Volunteers from the board/community
Review event items needed
Local non profits to partner with
Flyers
7:25pm Large Waste Mgt/Recycling Event September 30th - with Overlook and Kenton
7:35pm Planning personal safety training session & security program details (15 minutes)
Community discussion on safety concerns (if time permits)
7:50pm Open Board Positions: Nominations & Elections (5 minutes)
7:55pm Vote on CEI Letter (5 minutes)
8:00pm Committee / Board / Last Minute Updates (20 minutes)
NPNS
Town Hall with with Commissioner Dan Ryan
Hosted by Civic Life’s North Portland Neighborhood Services
Tuesday, Aug. 22, 6:00PM - 7:30PM
RSVP here for in person or online - https://www.portland.gov/civic/events/2023/8/22/public-meeting-commissioner-ryan
Treasurer
Review and Approve Budget
Parks
We have some dates for our fall park events! Will share during the meeting and post to website and social media
Transportation - vacant position
General Announcements
Community Allocations Funds were approved for $647.90
Aug 20: Delitter Arbor Lodge. Keep Arbor Lodge looking good & meet neighbors! Meet at Arbor Beer Lodge (6550 N Interstate), 10am-12pm
Land Use
Clean Air - vacant position
Tree Team
Sparrowhawk Natives Plant Sale October 20th, and 21st, with prep work the afternoon of October 19th
Neighborhood Emergency Team - vacant position
Outreach / communication
Change in lead for communications - Thanks to Caitlin for her time supporting the board with communications, and thank you to Kevin for stepping into this role
8:30pm End of meeting
08/07/2023
Delitter Arbor Lodge - Aug 20, 2023
Meet neighbors & keep Arbor Lodge clean
Join Delitter Arbor Lodge, SOLVE, and community members of the Arbor Lodge neighborhood for our litter pick-up event! This event is open to volunteers of all ages - everyone is welcome, and no experience is necessary. The family-friendly event is a great way to keep the neighborhood looking clean but also a fun way to connect with your neighbors in the community!
Advanced Registration: Is highly suggested but not required. Please sign up (green button below) ahead of time to guarantee your spot. [Register Now]
Meeting Location: Meet in front of Arbor Beer Lodge outdoor patio near the corner of N Interstate Avenue & N Liberty Avenue.
Address: 6550 N Interstate Ave Portland, OR 97217 | Map Link
What to Bring: Please come prepared with closed-toed shoes, garden gloves, and remember to dress for the weather.
What's Provided: Heavy-duty garbage bags, litter grabbers, safety vests, and rubber work gloves are provided for all participants. Snacks & refreshments will also be provided.
Restrooms: Arbor Lodge Beer will have restrooms available for volunteers to use during the event.
Parking: Parking is available along nearby streets.
Transit: Max & Trimet stations are available right next to this event site.
Accessibility: This area is accessible for folks with mobility concerns.
Translation Services: There will not be a Spanish speaker present at this event.
Youth Volunteers: Volunteers 17 and under must be accompanied by an authorized adult.
Thank you to our local Fred Meyer for volunteering the event space and disposing of our litter collected at this event!