11/18/2016
Seeking: Secretary
We need someone who can regularly attend our 3rd Thursday meetings and take notes. We provide training and encouragement, and we'd love to have you! It's a great way to get involved in your neighborhood, learn about new development and plans, and give back to your community with a fun group of people. Contact katy.asher@gmail.com if you're interested and we'll give you more information.
11/14/2016
Changed Meeting Format and Time - November 2016
Instead of our usual monthly meeting, this Thursday, 11/17 our board is getting together for a training and strategy session. Everyone is still welcome to attend, however, take note that the format will be very different from our usual! We're meeting from 6-9 PM (not our usual 6:30-8:30) at the Historic Kenton Firehouse.
See you there, or, see you in December!
10/31/2016
Update: October 31st 2016
Hi there Park Lovers,
We are rescheduling Parke Diem for Arbor Lodge Park.
The new date is Friday, November 11th, 9-11 am
Yes, it is Veteran's Day - a National Holiday, many businesses are closed and schools too, so maybe an opportunity - what better way to celebrate than to volunteer.
Come join us if you can. We have no idea what the weather will be so dress accordingly. We do have T-shirts, water bottles, snacks, and we might have hot chocolate if we can get it donated, or just hot water and Swiss Miss packets. We have gloves too, 50 pairs.
We will weed around trees, spread bark mulch, and "put the Park to bed for the winter".
It's a short work party, we'll have fun, and get to know our neighbors. Thank you!
Questions: ask Ginger
ginger.edws@gmail.com
(503) 312-7135
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.