05/11/2015
Join PDC for a walking tour of Lombard TOMORROW to talk about improvements you'd like to see 5/12 @ 3:30p
There is still space available for tomorrow's walking tour of the central and east sections of Lombard within PDC's reinvestment strategy. Go to this website for information and to sign up: http://www.pdc.us/our-work/urban-renewal-areas/interstate/LombardInvestmentStrategy.aspx
To learn more about the process to date, check out this recent article from March:
05/10/2015
You're Invited: Spruicin' up Arbor Lodge May 17
We're in the beginning stages of forming a "Livability Team" and YOU just might be the person to pitch in and help. We had a ton of fun on our first day out and can't wait to see you at our second, on May 17th!
What's involved?* Reporting and removing graffiti with safe sprays and scrubbing tools.* Taking walks in selected areas to pick up trash with gloves and trash picker-uppers.* Noticing and reporting safety issues to the City - again, training provided if requested.
Supplies, training and cheer-leading provided! Meet more neighbors, learn about your neighborhood, and make it a safe and clean place to live.
Interested? Meet us at The Arbor Lodge coffeehouse on Sunday, May 17 at 8:30am.
First-ever Livability Team Meet-up Crew
05/04/2015
Spring Work Party at Arbor Lodge Park/Harper's Playground
When? Saturday, May 9th, 9-12Where? meet at west Baseball Diamond for tools and to pair up with someone on tasksWhy? To keep Harper's Playground and Arbor Lodge Park Pesticide Free.
The City of Portland and Parks & Rec allow us to maintain this spray free status as long as we have enough volunteers to weed the 2 areas (Park/Playground).
It is easy work, come meet a neighbor, help us stay pesticide free, and help make Arbor Lodge Park and Harper's Playground shine for Mother's Day.
Thanks!
** Please wear closed toed shoes; and bring your water bottle and gloves if you have them. We'll have snacks, more water and some gloves.
05/03/2015
Meet the Candidates This Thursday, May 7 - Portland Public School Board Zone 2
Arbor Lodge Neighborhood Association, along with the support of the North Portland Chairs Network, invite you to meet the candidates running in our area for School Board. This will be a great opportunity to understand why each candidate wants to serve and how they would work to support Portland's children.
Please submit questions or topics you would like to hear discussed to ArborLodgeEducation@gmail.com.
Details:
Thursday, May 7, 5:30 - 8:00pm
Peace Lutheran Church, Portland OR
2201 N Rosa Parks Way, Portland, Oregon 97217
Candidates:
Emma Russac Williamshttps://www.facebook.com/emmarussacwilliams?fref=tshttp://twitter.com/emhuru
John Sweeneyno links found
Jose Gonzalezhttp://www.joseforportlandschools.com/https://www.facebook.com/joseforportlandschools?fref=ts
Paul Anthonyhttp://paulforpublicschools.org/https://www.facebook.com/PaulAnthonyforPortlandPublicSchoolBoard?fref=ts
04/25/2015
Dump your Junk at our Cleanup Today - 10-2, N Delaware and Farragut
Today's the Day!
Drive/bike/walk up and drop off your unwanted household junk, reusable clothes, e-waste and more. We’ll haul it away!
Accepted materials:-Household junk-Metal and reusable building materials-Electronics (anything with a cord or battery), but none with fluids, fuels or bio-hazard-Reusable clothing/furniture for our super swap pile-Rigid styrofoam-First 20 tires accepted, then vouchers for Les Schwab drop-off
We Can't Accept:Yard debris, Garbage, Kitchen waste, Commercial or hazardous waste, Curbside recycling, Concrete, Dirt or stumps, Microwaves, Contractor loads, Car batteries
When/Where:7654 N Delaware Ave. 10am-2pmPlease prepare your load by separating materials. A suggested donation of $10 per vehicle/load is requested. Proceeds will fund continuation of trash can pick up on N. Denver and the Movie in the Park (Mary Poppins) at Arbor Lodge Park.