08/08/2016
Update: August 8th 2016
Summer work party at Arbor Lodge Park/Harper's Playground
SaturdayAugust 13th9-12, noonmeet at the west baseball diamondbring your water bottle and gloves (we have some)We will be weeding around trees, spreading bark mulchweeding the planting beds in the playgrounddoing some clean up of baseball fields
Hope to see you there. Going to miss this? Mark your calendar for the City wide work party, Parke Diem set for October 8th, 9-12. Those who sign up online get a Parke Diem T-shirt to wear all year!
and, Thank you!
08/03/2016
Update: August 3rd 2016
Ride your bike, or walk to the Movie in the Park, "Rio".
This Friday, August 5th, Arbor Lodge Park.Wear your safety gear and participate in our safety contest. 3 categories: up to 12, 13-17, and 18+Show us how you stay safe, and encourage all of us to stay safe.Prizes from a new local business.Costumes encouraged, as long as they don't compromise your visibility and safety gear.Judging at 8:15, right before the Movie starts as dusk.Music starts at 7pm, food vendors too
07/21/2016
No Meeting July 21 - Join us at our BBQ!
Just a reminder that we are having a neighborhood BBQ and potluck instead of a July meeting! See you at Arbor Lodge Park tonight, July 21, 5-7PM. We'll provide the basics (burgers, veggie burgers, dogs, lemonade, plates/cutlery) - you bring a side or dessert to share!
07/17/2016
Update: July 17th 2016
Bring your bike to the Arbor Lodge BBQ this Thursday, July 21st, 5-7 at Arbor Lodge Park.
Why? to get a free hamburger, hot dog, or veggie dog and shared potluck food.Why? to do the bike rodeo, get a coupon for a free helmet, ask 2 Portland Police Bike Patrol Officers to check your bike for safety and license it, free bike maps and moreCome meet your neighbors and have some fun on your bike too.Don't have a bike? Just come for the food and fun.
07/10/2016
Be Heard! Join us in commenting on the Portland Harbor Cleanup
Comment today on the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Proposed Plan for the Portland Harbor Superfund Site along the Willamette River!
On behalf of all people who rely on the river for food, recreation, employment and culture, join Arbor Lodge Neighborhood Association, and urge the EPA to implement a plan that:
Quickly & sustainably reduces contaminants causing harm to Willamette & Columbia river resources
Includes ongoing monitoring and cleanup upriver and downriver
Contributes to healthy fish that are safe to eat for all people
Holds polluters accountable for creating a safer Portland Harbor
Stand with the Yakama Nation, Audubon Society of Portland, Groundwork Portland, Northwest Steelheaders, Pacific Rivers, Sierra Club, Willamette Riverkeeper, Portland Harbor Community Advisory Group and Portland Harbor Community Coalition, in stating that that the proposed cleanupof Portland Harbor is a bad deal for the public.
EPA’s cleanup proposal tackles just 8% of a site area that is 100% toxic. A more aggressive plan is needed to prevent even more harm to human health and the environment.
Comment Today!The EPA is taking comments now through August 8, 2016.
Comments on the Proposed Plan may be submitted to the EPA in a variety of ways.
Online: http://www.cleanupportlandharbor.org/
Email: harborcomments@epa.gov
Postal Mail:ATTN: Harbor CommentsU.S. EPA805 SW Broadway, Suite 500Portland, OR 97205
More information:Want a quick overview - with pictures? Check out this story from OPB.
Diving Deep? Read the full proposed plan and supporting documents, and find more details about how to comment at the EPA website.
Learn more about community perspectives at the Portland Harbor Community Advisory Group website.