09/11/2016
Fresh Fruit for Hungry Kids - Join the Donation Network
For 6 or 7 years the Arbor Lodge Neighborhood Association has been coordinating the collection of fresh fruit for the weekend back pack program at Chief Joseph Elementary.
We are doing it again this year.
Who gets a weekend back pack? Any child who clearly comes to school hungry on Monday mornings.
What do you do? You say, "Yes, I want to join the Donation Network."
You'll get an e-mail early in the month listing your week to donate and the number of individual pieces of fresh fruit to bring to the school by Wednesday noon that week. Last year it was 40 pieces each week. You might be asked to donate twice during the school year; most folks only need to donate once to cover all weeks.
You also will be asked to consider donating $5 gift cards (completely up to you) to Fred Meyer or the Grocery Outlet in late November. This helps kids eat over the long winter break, gives them autonomy in what they buy, and a lighter load to carry home when school lets out in December for the Holidays.
So, want to join us? Last year 22 of your neighbors contributed. If "YES," email Ginger at ginger.edws@gmail.com.
09/09/2016
Update: September 9th 2016
October 8th Park/Playground work party moved to October 15th, 9-12 noonWe've moved the October 8th scheduled work party at Arbor Lodge Park and Harper's Playground to coordinate with the City Wide Parke Diem event the 14th and 15th.
Please consider signing up on line for Parke Diem at Arbor Lodge Park/Harper's Playground. Just go to Parke Diem and scroll to find Arbor Lodge Park.
Why sign up online? To get a T-Shirt and to confirm we have enough volunteers to be part of Parke Diem. The Portland Parks Foundation supplies the T shirts, snacks, water, and sometimes a little extra bling.
What will we do October 15th?* weed around trees - taking the circle out a little to keep mowers away from tree trunks* spread bark mulch around the trees, low near the tree, higher at the outside edge* weed and de-head flowers in Harper's Playground* spread bark mulch there too* flame weed the baseball diamonds, infields, sidewalks, etc. (you must be 18 to do this, have closed toed shoes, sign a waiver, and participate in a short training)* weed around signs and spread bark mulch there too.
It is easy work, fun to meet neighbors, end the work party trying out the slide in the playground.
Questions, ask Ginger at ginger.edws!gmail.com and Thank you!
09/09/2016
Elections are coming - come learn about your neighborhood association and how to participate!
We hope you'll join us for our September neighborhood meeting! We are gearing up to add neighbors to our Board at Elections in October, so join us to learn more about your neighborhood association and the great group of people who work to build community in Arbor Lodge. Maybe you'll be inspired to join us!
Thursday, September 15, 2016,
6:30 pm at the Kenton Firehouse 2209 North Scofield
Children are welcome
Draft Agenda
6:30pm- Welcome, Introductions, sign in
6:40pm-Budget-Duane
6:50pm-Movie in the Park/meeting with Net Team
7:00pm-Harper Soiree/Parke Diem reminder and request for volunteers-Ginger
7:10pm-Developer presentation for 6826 North Greenwich
7:25pm-Safe Streets/Pedestrian accidents
7:35pm-Art Show for Brian Duncan
7:45pm-Backpack Program-Ginger
7:50pm-October Elections-how to reach people. post notices, invitations
8:00pm-End and cookies
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