Thursday, May 5th, 6:00pm 
6918 N. Albina Ave.  (503) 247-9406 
Looking to start a collective childcare for parents in the community who can't afford to pay a babysitter and have an evening out, or don't trust most childcare providers to not turn their jobs over to a television? This might also potentially work for parents who have part time jobs and aren't satisfied with the care providers and rates that are currently available out there. This will be a cool way for the children of radical parents to meet each other and develop a network of friends in the community. Let's get together, parents and children, share some food, and talk about our needs.

Saturday, May 7, 8:00am - 12:15pm
Benson High School, 546 NE 12th Avenue
Co-sponsored by the Portland Schools Foundation and Portland Public Schools.

It has been a tough time for Portland Public Schools with budget cuts and school closures as front page stories. The centerpiece of the conference is an hour-long open dialogue with Portland Public Schools Superintendent Vicki Phillips, plus workshops and breakout groups focused on meaningful parent involvement in creating stronger schools in tough times. There will also be a panel discussion on state and local options for school funding. This event is free to all Portland parents and community members. Childcare and translation services are available.

Register On-line at www.cppsportland.org or contact CPPS at (503) 220-0577 and cpps@cppsportland.org

Monday, May 2nd, 2005 from 6:30-7:30pm
Port of Portland Commissioner's Board Room (121 NW Everett Street). 
Brief presentation on the project, and the opportunity to comment and ask questions about the project, the process and the history of discussions about this site in particular.
People are encouraged to learn more about the project on the web

(http://www.portlandparks.org/Planning/skatepark/index.htm).  Summaries of the series of public meetings on the other sites being considered will be posted to this website soon.
Portland Parks & Recreation and the SkatePark Leadership Advisory Team (SPLAT) are developing a list of potential skatepark sites around the City of Portland.  In March 2005 we hosted a series of public meetings on many of the sites being considered.  One site - near the Steel Bridge, which belongs to the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT), was not discussed at any of the meetings, in anticipation of ODOT's decision about whether this site could be further considered for this use.  Now that they have confirmed that they would consider this use, PP&R and SPLAT are hosting one final public meeting to discuss and hear public comment on this potential skatepark site.

So, if you have thoughts on the potential for the Steel Bridge site as a skatepark, join us:

PDC would like to come to your next meeting. To schedule a presentation, contact us at (503) 823-9306 to schedule or complete the online speaker request form at www.pdc.us/speakersbureau. Thank you!

Christine Egan (503) 823-3795 eganc@pdc.us
Strategic Partnership Coordinator
Portland Development Commission
222 NW Fifth Avenue, Portland, Oregon 97209

On April 28, about 8pm, Portland terminated the Portland Joint Terrorist Task Force, setting a precedent for what will likely become a wave of cities kicking their FBI/Gestapo gestalts out of town. The favourite sound-bite of the evening was Mayor Potter's, "the way we protect ourselves, is to take care of each other." The 4-1 City Council vote (Saltzman, dissenting) was met with cheers and applause.
PJTTF: Back to Nazi Germany. Take your glocks with you.

Tuesday, May 3, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Wild Oats,3535 NE 15th (at Fremont), 2nd floor
Phone: (503) 289-2097
Topics include Portland School Board candidates,
campaign finance reform, fluoridation in our water.