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Activities
South Burlingame Neighborhood Association Meeting
Submitted by Ginny Stromer on September 2, 2008 - 1:23pm. S. Burlingame | Activities | MeetingNext Mtg: Tuesday, September 23, 7pm
Submitted by Ginny Stromer on September 2, 2008 - 11:44am. S. Burlingame | Activities | MeetingBetsy Shand, South Burlingame neighbor, and Sylvia Bogert, SWNI Executive Director, have spoken about organizing a South Burlingame neighborhood meeting in September. Betsy indicated that she and another interested person might consider co-chairing the neighborhood.
The following items have been suggested for the agenda:
SWNI Land Use Committee
Submitted by Ginny Stromer on August 22, 2008 - 12:03pm. ActivitiesJoin us for our next meeting
3rd Annual Community Policing Reception
Submitted by Ginny Stromer on August 22, 2008 - 11:08am. Activities | Community Building | Crime Prevention | Public SafetyHelp us honor and celebrate the community policing efforts that have taken place in Southwest Portland this past year. The event is open to the public, and we encourage everyone to show up, meet your local officers, and enjoy some good food.
Rivervest 08 -- South Waterfront Day
Submitted by Ginny Stromer on August 22, 2008 - 10:56am. South Portland | Activities | Community BuildingJoin the fun as Portland celebrates the largest event ever to showcase the Willamette River with an 11-day festival taking place August28th - September 6th, 11 am - 5 pm, at the South Waterfront Neighborhood Park.
Council Crest Radio Tower Open House
Submitted by Ginny Stromer on August 22, 2008 - 10:48am. SWHRL | Activities | Emergency Preparedness | Meeting | Public Safety | TrailsThis year, the City of Portland will start work to replace the radio transmission tower at Council Crest Park. The new tower will be nearly the same height as the existing tower and will be erected right next to it. After construction, the old tower will come down and the materials will be recycled. Construction is scheduled to begin in early September 2008 and be completed by Nov. 1, 2009.
Riverfest 08 -- South Waterfront Day
Submitted by Ginny Stromer on August 22, 2008 - 10:43am. South Portland | Activities | Community BuildingJoin the fun as Portland celebrates the largest event ever to showcase the Willamette River with an 11-day festival taking place August 28th - September 7tt. Riverfest South Waterfront Day takes place on September 6th from 11 am to 5 pm, at the South Waterfront Neighborhood Park, 3508 SW Moody Ave.
City to Replace Council Crest Radio Tower
Submitted by Ginny Stromer on August 22, 2008 - 10:36am. Activities | Emergency Preparedness | Land Use | Meeting | Public Safety | TrailsOpen House
Thursday, September 11, starting at 7 pm
Ainsworth School, 2425 SW Vista
Bicycle Commuter Workshop for Adults & Kids
Submitted by Ginny Stromer on August 22, 2008 - 10:26am. Activities | Bicycling | Community Building | Public Safety | TransportationSaturday, September 20, 2008, at 2 pm
Capitol Hill Elementary playground, 8401 SW 17th Ave
Natural Cycles: Art in the Forest
Submitted by Ginny Stromer on August 22, 2008 - 10:05am. Activities | EnvironmentalOpens September 27-28, 2008
Friends of Tryon Creek State Park, 11321 SW Terwilliger Blvd.
For more info: 503-636-4398 or www.tryonfriends.org - click on Natural Cycles
Wanted: Neighborhood webmaster volunteers
Submitted by Ginny Stromer on August 20, 2008 - 9:12am. ActivitiesGuru and apprentice positions available. No experience necessary, but a willingness to learn and big ol’ goofy grin on your face are helpful! Successful applicants can expect to perform one (or more) of the following tasks…
Bridlemile Creek Stewards 10 Year Celebration
Submitted by BNA Webmaster on August 2, 2008 - 1:47pm. Bridlemile | Activities | Environmental | WatershedCelebrate all the great things the Creek Stewards did such as: naming the stream at Hamilton Park; improving water quality for the Bridlemile Neighborhood; building productive partnerships with St. Andrews Church, Bureau of Environmental Services (BES), and other groups and volunteers throughout SW Portland. AND come see our Weed Management Project award sign. Snacks, too.
Bridlemile National Night Out Potluck Picnic
Submitted by BNA Webmaster on July 17, 2008 - 11:12am. Bridlemile | ActivitiesBring your family and favorite potluck dish to share and join your neighbors at our Annual National Night Out celebration. There will be activities, a visit by Southwest police officers and lots of visiting..
From Fairvale to Bridlemile, a history walk
Submitted by BNA Webmaster on July 17, 2008 - 11:02am. Bridlemile | Multnomah | Activities | History | WalkThe Bridlemile Neighborhood Association has scheduled a walk to celebrate the 100th birthday of Multnomah Village. Get some exercise and learn some history!
Marshall Park Walk
Submitted by Ginny Stromer on July 7, 2008 - 2:10pm. ActivitiesJoin PP&R staff for an evening walk in Marshall Park, starting at 6:30 pm. Meet by the picnic tables. Walk the trails and discuss the habitat management of the site, the location of the play area, and a potential trail layout.
Marshall Park Walk
Submitted by Ginny Stromer on July 7, 2008 - 2:06pm. Activities | Meeting | WalkMeet by the picnic tables. Walk the trails and discuss the habitat management of the site, the location of the play area, and a potential trail layout.
Stephens Creek Stewards Kick-Off & Open House
Submitted by Ginny Stromer on July 7, 2008 - 1:58pm. Activities | Environmental | MeetingHave you ever wondered what happens to the rain falling on Interstate 5? Or the Fred Meyer parking lot?
The answer concerns an increasing number of neighbors who live in the Stephens Creek watershed, including Robin Vesey. A 2,000 foot-long culvert carries Stephens Creek under Fred Meyer and I-5, and drops it into neighbors’ backyards near her home.
Urban Trails Walk
Submitted by Ginny Stromer on July 7, 2008 - 1:55pm. Activities | WalkDon Baack will take us from Hillsdale to parts of Marshall and Tryon parks and we will be discussing ideas for trail improvements in those parks. The hike will be about 6 miles.
Meet at the Oak tree near the intersection of Sunset Blvd and Capitol Hwy at 9 am.
For more information, contact Phyllis Towne at 503-223-3723.
Free Willamette Park Concert - Koral Jam & SPNA National Night Out
Submitted by Ginny Stromer on July 7, 2008 - 1:50pm. ActivitiesIt’s party time
Join the South Portland Neighborhood as we celebrate National Night Out with a potluck picnic and a free concert in the park.
Free Personal Safety Class
Submitted by Ginny Stromer on July 7, 2008 - 1:45pm. Activities | Community Building | Crime Prevention | Public SafetyThis workshop covers prevention strategies, ways to recognize when you’re being targeted for attack, and various options of ending an attack. The trainer will introduce a variety of self-protective options in a non-physical, discussion format.
