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Sanitation Tours with PHLUSH
Find out what goes on behind the scenes with wastewater. PHLUSH (Public Hygiene Lets Us Stay Human) hosts this series of expert-led tours to offer citizens the knowledge they need to influence sound budget and policy decisions regarding urban sanitation … Continue reading
Get Involved in NW Heights!
NW Heights Neighborhood Association is one of 95 neighborhood associations in the City of Portland, which work on issues of interest to the community, including: Public Transportation Traffic & Speeding Pedestrian Safety Emergency Preparedness Public Safety & Crime Prevention Protecting … Continue reading
Graffiti Removal Grant: First-Come, First-Serve
The Office of Neighborhood Involvement and Neighbors West-Northwest are excited to offer the Graffiti Abatement Mini-Grant Program. We invite Neighborhood Associations and community-based organizations within our coalition area to apply. Funds can be used for consumables, like paint, Soy Clean … Continue reading
Cultural Center Seeks Candidates for Board
Since 1976, the Northwest Neighborhood Cultural Center (NNCC) has owned the former Christian Science church at 1819 NW Everett. NNCC is a membership organization open to residents of NW Portland and several adjacent neighborhoods. NNCC is seeking candidates for election … Continue reading
Portland Leaf Collection Fees
This Fall, the City of Portland is charging a leaf collection fee ranging from $15 to $65 to residents and businesses with properties in a Clean Sweep Area or a Leaf District. The NWNW neighborhoods directly served by these programs … Continue reading
Celebrate National Crime Prevention Month Brown Bag Series
In 1984, the National Crime Prevention Council designated October Crime Prevention Month. Every year since then, government agencies, civic groups, schools, businesses, and youth organizations have reached out to educate the public, showcase their accomplishments, and explore new partnerships during … Continue reading
Communities Creating Change: Tips from Your Neighbors on Successful Community Projects
Date: Thursday, October 28, 2010 Time: 6:00 – 8:30 PM Place: Legacy Good Samaritan Hospital, Wistar Morris Rm, 1015 NW 22nd RSVP will open Wed., September 29, 2010 (space is limited) Share with and learn from other volunteers creating change … Continue reading
Acoustic Guitar Summit Concert benefits NWNW, 10/27
Join your neighbors and friends to listen to award winning musicians at an intimate location: Date: Wednesday, October 27, 2010 Reception: 6:00 PM Concert: 7:00 PM Location: CoHo Theater, 2257 NW Raleigh Tickets: $50 (80% tax deductible) To order tickets, … Continue reading
Arbor Day Dig-It Event 10/23
Date: Saturday, October 23, 2010 Time: 9:00 – 11:00 AM Place: Sylvan Middle School, 1849 Southwest 58th Avenue The 2010-2011 planting season will be kicked-off at the third annual Dig-It event! Come plant trees, increasing the tree canopy at Sylvan … Continue reading
Quake Preparedness: Ready for the big one?
Sooner or later, seismic activity is going to shake Portland. Would you know what to do? The last great earthquake to shake Oregon happened just over 310 years ago. New scientific discoveries suggest we’re due for another that could be … Continue reading
