N & NE Portland

Lead Poisoning Prevention Workshops - FREE!

Submitted by Community Energ... on Fri, 09/15/2006 - 15:09.
09/28/2006 - 18:30

1.5 hours

Community Energy Project

East Portland Community Center

FREE

RSVP

Perry Cabot, Sherrie Smith

(503) 284-6827

lead@communityenergyproject.org

No

Lead Poisoning is still a serious problem in Portland.

Our FREE workshop shows how to prevent lead poisoning, where to find lead, and how to clean lead-safe. All are welcome to come, but please RSVP so that we know how many kits to bring.

Lead Poisoning Prevention Workshop - FREE

Submitted by Community Energ... on Fri, 09/15/2006 - 15:07.
09/26/2006 - 18:30
09/26/2006 - 20:00

1.5 hours

Community Energy Project

St. Johns Community Center

FREE

RSVP

Perry Cabot, Sherrie Smith

(503) 284-6827

lead@communityenergyproject.org

No

Lead Poisoning is still a serious problem in Portland.

Our FREE workshop shows how to prevent lead poisoning, where to find lead, and how to clean lead-safe. All are welcome to come, but please RSVP so that we know how many kits to bring.

Aquifer Adventure: A Groundwater Treasure Hunt – ARRR!

Submitted by Columbia Slough... on Sat, 08/05/2006 - 12:01.
09/23/2006 - 12:00
09/23/2006 - 16:00

The Columbia Slough Watershed Council

Portland Water Bureau Canoe Launch 16550 Ne Airport Way Portland, OR 97230

FREE

Eric Kellon

(503) 459-7674

eric.kellon@columbiaslough.org

No

On Saturday September 23rd, 2006, area residents, families, and whole bunch of pirates, will join the Portland Water Bureau and the Columbia Slough Watershed Council for a fun day of canoe rides, treasure hunting, music and games. These treasure hunters will search the woods and trails along the Columbia Slough for clues that will lead them to “hidden” treasure! The treasure they seek will not be gold or silver but a vital resource that flows under their feet.

 

Soup on the Slough - On the Road in the Well Field

Submitted by Columbia Slough... on Sat, 08/05/2006 - 11:50.
08/11/2006 - 11:29
08/11/2006 - 13:00

Columbia Slough Watershed Council

Ne Simpson Canoe Launch11198 Ne Simpson St. Portland, OR 97220

FREE

Appetite

Eric Kellon

(503) 459-7674

eric.kellon@columbiaslough.org

No

If you like the Columbia Slough Watershed Council’s Soup on the Slough programs at Whitaker Ponds you will love it when we hit the road. Come have lunch at a hidden gem of a location along the slough.

Lead Poisoning Prevention Workshop

Submitted by Community Energ... on Mon, 07/24/2006 - 06:34.
07/24/2006 - 00:00

August 3rd 6pm-7:30pm

Community Energy Project

422 ne Alberta Street Portland OR 97211

FREE!

Please RSVP that you are coming call or email

Children if you have them!

Perry Cabot

(503) 284-6827

August 3rd

lead@communityenergyproject.org

No

Lead Poisoning is the #1 most preventable childhood disease.

 

Find out how to protect your children from the permanent damage of lead poisoning.

 

 

If you live in a home older than 1978 and have children under the age of 6, we strongly recommend that you attend a workshop.
      Learn Lead-safe cleaning methods, how to test your home for lead, and recieve free materials to do what you learn about in the workshop right away!

GROWING GARDEN'S PARENT/CHILD GARDENING WORKSHOPS

Submitted by Caitlin Blethen on Tue, 06/20/2006 - 13:02.
06/20/2006 - 06:00

Growing Gardens

Please call 503 288-8420 to pre-register and get location of the workshop

sliding scale $5-$15 per family

Caitlin Blethen

503 284-8420

caitlin@growing-gardens.org

No

GROWING GARDENS’ Parent/Child Gardening Workshop Series
These Parent/Child Gardening Workshops are designed to spark interest in children aged 6 to 12 in gardening and provide fun ways for parents and children to grow gardens together. A $5-$15 sliding scale donation is requested. To pre-register call 503-284-8420, or email caitlin@growing-gardens.org. We’ll give you the exact address and directions when you sign up.

 

Solstice Potluck- Help Start a Charter School in St Johns

Submitted by hstraube on Fri, 06/16/2006 - 17:48.
06/21/2006 - 19:30
06/21/2006 - 21:00

7:30pm to 9pm

New Harvest School

St Johns Booksellers, 8622 N Lombard

N/A

Heather, Eduardo and Francine

(503)232-7971

newharvestcommunity@yahoo.com

No

Join good company for good food and conversation! We hope to start a Day Care through Grade 12 school in St Johns with an International flavor and a health science, health and wellness, sustainability focus. Join us for a casual evening!

Portland Permaculture Guild June meeting - Graywater Systems

Submitted by permiegirl on Thu, 06/15/2006 - 16:30.
06/19/2006 - 19:00
06/19/2006 - 21:00

Portland Permaculture Guild

Pacific Crest Community School, NE 29th & Davis (2 blocks N of Burnside)

FREE

No

Join the Portland Permaculture Guild for an introduction to graywater systems!  Learn about three different types from presenters who are experienced in their construction/use. 
1) Direct application with Ole Ersson and Joe Leitch
2) Constructed wetlands with Capra J'Neva
3) Living machines with Candace Gossen
Recycling graywater is a way to conserve one of our most precious resources, clean water.  Come find out which system is right for you, as well as some of the most innovative technologies in use today! 
Optional potluck starts at 6:00 p.m.

FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR 2006-2007 INTERSTATE CORRIDOR URBAN RENEWAL AREA COMMUNITY LIVABILITY

Submitted by Susan K on Thu, 06/15/2006 - 13:03.
06/15/2006 - 10:00
06/15/2006 - 17:00

applications due by July 21, 2006

Portland Development Commission

Mail applications to: PDC 222 NW Fifth Avenue, Portland, OR 97209

Go to www.pdc.us/communitylivability for details on eligible applicants and project criteria

Susan Kuhn

(503) 823-3406

applications are due by July 21, 2006 at 5:00 p.m.

kuhns@pdc.us

No

FY 2006-2007 Announcement of Available Funds for Interstate Corridor Urban Renewal Area (ICURA)

The Portland Development Commission (PDC) announces the availability of funding for Community Livability projects in the Interstate Corridor Urban Renewal Area (ICURA). Specifically, eligible projects will meet the goals for Community Facilities and Historic Preservation.

DaVinci Middle School Water Garden Cleanup

Submitted by handsonportland on Fri, 05/12/2006 - 09:03.
05/20/2006 - 09:00
05/20/2006 - 13:00

4 hours

Hands On Portland & Urban Water Works

DaVinci Middle School 2508 NE Everett 97232

FREE

RSVP to www.handsonportland.org

gloves

Mindy

(503) 413-8902

mindy@handsonportland.org

No

Weed, dig, & spread gravel and compost at the DaVinci Middle School Water Garden.

This student-designed and community-built rainwater garden redirects runoff from rooftops and parking lots to support an ecologically rich living laboratory and ongoing art project for the school.