10/31/2016
Light up the night - volunteer to hand out blinking lights for Be Seen, Be Safe
We're sure you have noticed the shortened daylight hours and increased rainy weather that is typical of Portland in early fall. It's getting darker earlier, and visibility will become more of an issue for everyone using our roadways.
We are partnering Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) and TriMet to promote their “Be Seen. Be Safe.” visibility campaign to distribute flashing safety strobes to people walking and biking.
Help us keep our neighbors seen and safe - volunteer to hand out flashing lights and reflective stickers to people walking on the sidewalk, waiting at the bus stop, riding bikes etc. from 4:30-6:30 on November 10th and 11th along Greeley, Rosa Parks, and Lombard!
We'd love to have you, and it always feels good to give out free stuff in the name of neighborliness.
10/13/2016
Update: October 13th 2016
Parke Diem is cancelled for this Saturday, October 15, 20161, 9- 12, noon
Why? Predicted winds of up to 60 mph could cause tree limbs to come down. Since most of our work was set to be under trees, we just can't take that risk.
We hope to reschedule in early November if the weather allows. Stay connected to the ALNA website, or let Ginger know you want to be invited to a rescheduled work party.ginger.edws@gmail.com
Thanks to all who volunteered! Stay dry and safe.
10/10/2016
October 2016 E-Newsletter - Get in on the Good!
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10/10/2016
Make your Mark, Amplify your Voice - Board Elections 10/20/16
Join us for our Annual Membership and Elections meeting Thursday, October 20th. All positions are open to new candidates each year, so if you are interested in being part of the Arbor Lodge Neighborhood Association Board, let us know!
Email board@arborlodgeneighborhood.com or
Attend our October 20th meeting, 6:30PM at the Kenton Firehouse on N Brandon and Schofield
Board members contribute a couple hours per month towards making great events happen in our neighborhood over the next year, like the neighborhood picnic, movies in the park, neighborhood cleanup and more! We expect everyone to regularly attend our monthly meetings, and then put a few hours towards some other project (new or existing) on behalf of the association some other time of the year.
Positions are open to people who live, own property and represent organizations and businesses in our neighborhood. ("Live in the Neighborhood" means that we also welcome renters' perspectives - come have a say and advocate for tenants' needs!)
The people below have already declared that they're interested in serving in the following positions, however all positions are open. We are eager to include everyone and all ideas and energies in ALNA. Our current list of neighbors who are running for the board:Robert Greene, Duane Eldred, Sharon Parker, Ginger Edwards, Katy Asher, Allen Wheeland, Nate Young
We hope you'll add your name to the list!
09/20/2016
Vigil for Safe Streets and Community Member Stanley Grochowski
September 29, we hosted a Vigil at the crosswalk at Greeley and Bryant for Stanley Grochowski who was hit and killed by a hit & run driver on September 29, 2016. Stanley's family was joined by a group of community members holding signs asking people driving along Greeley to slow down and keep an eye out for people in the crosswalk. Thanks to all of the neighbors who showed up to show support for safer streets in the neighborhood! See coverage of this event on KGW and at Bikeportland.org here and here.
Stan was killed in the crosswalk across N. Greeley Ave and N. Bryant St., by a hit-and-run driver at 8:30 pm Tuesday August 30th, 2016. His artwork was left at the scene of his death. The homicide suspect was driving a small dark SUV (likely a 2008-2012 Toyota RAV4 with silver trim), driving southbound. A reward is offered for tips by calling 503-823-4357.
This was the third vigil for a serious car crash incident in our neighborhood in the past 6 months. We saw our board member Brian Duncan paralyzed in a a crash at Rosa Parks and Delaware on March 30. We hosted a Ride of Silence in May, paying tribute to Brian along with other people on bicycles who have been seriously injured or killed by people driving cars.
Vigil for Diana Miller Dixon at N Rosa Parks and Delaware
Three months later, Diana Miller Dixon was killed at the same intersection when a person ran a red light. All three crashes took place at intersections leading to the heart of our neighborhood - Arbor Lodge Park, Harper's Playground and Chief Joseph School.
We invite neighbors to join us in taking action: slowing down as they travel through the neighborhood, taking the Vision Zero Pledge, adding a Vision Zero sign to their yard to show support for safe streets, and researching or bringing your own ideas to the table at one of our monthly meetings. We'd love to hear from you!