Portland Current

2009 April 10


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DEQ seeks comments at public meeting


Tuesday, April 14, 7 p.m.

State Office Building, 800 NE Oregon St., Portland OR 97232

DEQ proposes to construct a containment system for contaminated groundwater at Arkema, Inc. on the Willamette River in Portland.

http://www.deq.state.or.us/news/publicnotices/uploaded/090320_3830_Arkema%

20proposed%20containment%20infor%20meeting%20pn.pdf


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Cornell Road Sustainability Coalition April 15


Wednesday, April 15, 7:30pm

Chapman Elementary School, auditorium.

Representatives from the following groups will be in attendance: The Audubon Society, Bicycle Transportation Alliance, Forest Park Conservancy, Forest Park Neighborhood Association, Hillside Neighborhood Association, Northwest District Association, Northwest Heights Neighborhood Association

Committee Agenda

1) Introductions.

2) Nomination and election of Chair - Vice-Chair for the committee.

3) Committee rules and voting procedures.

4) General goal of the CRS Coalition - what we plan to accomplish.

4) Outline schedule for future meetings.

5) Open discussion.

6) Date, time and location for future meetings.

Meeting Adjourned.

Peter Stark


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City Council Meeting Regarding Proposed Permit Center Consolidation


Thursday, April 16, 6p.m.

City Council chambers

City Council's consideration of Commissioner Leonard's proposed Permit Center

Consolidation Report and proposal has been rescheduled to Thursday, April 16, 6 p.m. Time Certain in City Council chambers. Everyone interested in the development review process and its impact on neighborhoods is encouraged to attend the hearing. Note, this is a rare Thursday evening hearing, intended to facilitate the attendance of working people.

http://www.portlandonline.com/oni/?c=29385&a=239346


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Roseway neighborhood Spring Fling & Mural Dedication Party


April 18th ~ Saturday ~ 12pm Noon - 3pm

In the parkblock across (west) from the new mural on NE 72nd Ave. North of Fremont/Sandy Blvd intersection. Angelina Marino, Gary Held, and others!! Dedication theme is Restyling 1929 for 2009 - so wear your best depression-era fashions, especially hats! Some of our favorite elected representatives will also be there, and a cast of thousands - or a couple hundred, we hope!

Contact: Peggy Sullivan studios_72nd_ave@hotmail.com

Calendar brought to you by Portland Mural Defense portlandmuraldefense@yahoo.com


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Multnomah County Socialist Party


Sunday, April 19, 2:30pm-3:30pm

Belmont Library, 1038 SE 39th Ave


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Ped Rights Clinic


Thursday, April 23, 6:30-8:00 pm

Multnomah Center, 7688 SW Capitol Highway (TriMet Bus 44-Capitol Highway)

Hosted by SW Trails Committee and Elders in Action

Contact: Leonard Gard, 503-823-4592


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Free Comic Book Day


Saturday, May 2

Future Dreams, 1847 E Burnside St (and many other participating locations)

Get a free comic book (maybe two?). Graphic art storytelling is that rare gem which offers a format that forces the mind to work (technique known as "gutter magic") and offers creators nearly unlimited creativity -- and, unlike movies, has very little environmental impact. Many companies produce aone extra annual offering just for Free Comic Book Day, so the time is nigh.

http://www.freecomicbookday.com/


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API Health Equity and Reform Conference May 2nd, Saturday


Saturday, May 2nd 9:00-4:00 PM

Portland Community College, SE Center (82nd and SE Division)

* how can we improve our health outcomes?

* how can health care reform help our families and communities?

* under what circumstances are API at-risk for early death?

APANO (Asian Pacific American Network of Oregon) and the API Health Network invite Pacific Islander and Asian community members to a Saturday conference to improve your personal knowledge, build community relationships, and strengthen our ability to advocate for our communities in the current legislative debate around Health Equity

and Reform. Register online: http://apano.wordpress.com/health-equity/

Free/Donations accepted


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No Ivy Day


Saturday, May 2nd

Work parties from 9:00-12:00

Food and celebration from 12:30-2:00pm

Lower Macleay Park, 2960 NW Upshur

No Ivy League's 15th anniversary, a program of Portland Parks and Recreation working to restore the native habitat of Forest Park and other natural areas. English ivy threatens the health and sustainability of our natural areas every day as its choking vines work to strangle trees, outcompete native plants and disperse its invasive seeds of destruction. The No Ivy League focuses on removing invasive plants, youth development programs, environmental education, and seeking relevant societal changes.

We will be coordinating ivy removal. This celebration will also mark the No Ivy League's 15th anniversary so we would love to see you there. You can show your passion for native ecosystems (and your disdain for ivy) by joining a work party at one of our locations throughout the region or by registering to host your own No Ivy Day site. Please click on No Ivy Day at www.portlandonline.com/parks/noivyleague to see a list of work party sites or register for our event on May 2nd. We are also looking for volunteers to help with the celebration.

Together, we face an ever-looming threat to the sustainable health of our natural environments. Thank you for your support of Portland Parks and Recreation, the No Ivy League, youth empowerment and invasive plant removal!


Rachel Felice and the No Ivy League staff

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Rachel Felice, Stewardship Coordinator

City Nature West

503.823.9423 phone

503.823.2358 fax

rachel.felice@ci.portland.or.us

Carnegie Annex (289), 2909 SW 2nd Ave., Portland, OR 97201


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API Legislative Day May 8th, Friday


Friday, May 8th 9:00-5:00 PM

Oregon Capitol Building, Salem OR

APANO and the Oregon Commission on Asian Affairs are co-sponsoring this popular day-long event at the Captiol for the Pacific Islander and Asian communities of Oregon. Participants will learn the basics of the legislative process, have the opportunity to meet their elected officials and staff, and be a part of a powerful pan-Asian and Pacific Islander event. Register online: http://apano.wordpress.com/may-8th/

Cost: $10.00 (lunch included)


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DISCOVER THE RAIL WAY - NATIONAL TRAIN DAY IS MAY 9, 2009


May 9

That's right, it's back - and better than ever. Once again America will have the opportunity to show its love for trains. And what's not to love? Wherever you're going, the train is the nicer way to get there. Coast-to-coast celebration of the way trains connect people and places. In Washington, DC, Chicago, Philadelphia and Los Angeles there will be simultaneous National Train Day festivities that are sure to be a treat for all ages. Check NationalTrainDay.com often for updates on this year's activities,

promotions and entertainment events.

National Train Day graphic:

http://www.thesocialistparty.org/spo/action/NTD09announce-vert.jpg


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Multnomah County Socialist Party


Sunday, May 17, 1:00pm

Belmont Library, 1038 SE 39th Ave


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Open house for Bicycle Master Plan Update and Portland Streetcar System Plan


Monday, May 18, 4:00-7:00 pm

Wilson High School Cafeteria, 1151 SW Vermont St.

Hosted by SW Trails Committee and Elders in Action

Contact: Leonard Gard, 503-823-4592


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Vancouver for Peace


Vigil for Peace & Justice

EVERY THURSDAY 4:30-5:30PM

Across from Ft Vancouver Library

1007 East Mill Plain Blvd


Annual Tax Day action in Vancouver

Wednesday, April 15, 4:30pm-5:30pm

Caples Post Office off 4th Plain Blvd.

We will have 2 flyers to hand out:

--The pie chart from the War Resisters' League for 2010 showing 51% going to the military for past and current wars.

--The Israel flyers below.

Show up, even if you support the action for a shorter time. All flyers not given out will be on MSUUF table at the Vancouver for Peace Fair in Sept.

With electronic transmission becoming more popular there are lesser people and cars every year, but there was still a significant amount last year. Let's inform the locals how the US is paying for war in our name.

http://endtheoccupation.org/downloads/taxdayflyer.pdf


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Another Mother for Peace is offering Mother's Day postcards that you can send to President Obama.

The postcards send AMP's traditional Mother's Day message: "I don't want candy or flowers. I want an end to killing." We want President Obama to honor his campaign commitment to withdraw troops by the summer of 2010. (Mother's Day is May 10, 2009)

The 4" x 5" postcards are pre-addressed. All you have to do is sign the card, affix a 1st class stamp, and put them in the mail. Please send us an email with your name and mailing address. We'll send 5 postcards to you at no charge.

If you would like, we can send you more cards (up to 100) but request you send us $4.80 to cover the cost of shipping.

Working for Peace,

Another Mother for Peace

mother@anothermother.org

800-763-4670

http://www.anothermother.org


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Sponsor United Voices 'Zinw bundles

How to be a patron of literature and the arts AND support youth as they organize for social change AND help spread truth-in-recruiting and anti-militarism information to youth. The form, link below, that enables you to sponsor a copy or copies (a 'zine "bundle") of the United Voices 'zine that will be distributed to young people:

http://www.thesocialistparty.org/spo/action/'Zine_Sponsorship.doc

The 'zine: The 'zine is absolutely gorgeous! It includes 38 pages of art, poetry, prose and photography. It is entirely youth-created and youth-edited. It is the product of over three months (twice a week!) of intense work on behalf of the youth contributors, and the effort shows.

How YOU can help: United Voices intends to distribute the 'zine free of charge to youth. It needs YOU to help make this possible. The first printing of the 'zine was for 150 copies and these are almost all gone. Some were distributed at the 'zine release party. A "bundle" went to a 'zine lending library in Olympia, Washington. The AFSC-Seattle Office also purchased a "bundle." The United Voices teens are, of course, distributing copies to their peers.

United Voices intends to reprint copies. These copies will be distributed to youth clubs at the various high schools; through the Teen Councils at the local public library; school libraries; community centers; etc. PLEASE help support youth as they organize for social change. Times are really difficult economically right now. Unfortunately, this also means that the military is having an easier time of meeting its recruitment quotas. For a $5.00 donation, you can help 2 teens rethink military enlistment. For a $10.00 donation, you can help 5 teens rethink military enlistment.

The link below is to the form that tells you how you can help youth reach out to other youth. Your donation also enables you or your organization to be acknowledged as a 'zine patron. There is a blank on the rear cover of the 'zine indicating, "This zine brought to you free of charge THANKS TO: _____________."

http://www.thesocialistparty.org/spo/action/'Zine_Sponsorship.doc


Peace,

Joanne Luchini

On behalf of Recruiter Watch PDX in collaboration with United Voices (a program of the

American Friends Service Committee)


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County/City Survey Seeks Public Input to Guide Budget Decisions


Multnomah County has joined with the City of Portland to survey the public about priorities in local government services. Multnomah County is facing a budget shortfall of over $45 million for the next two fiscal years, forcing the Board of County Commissioners to make difficult decisions about reductions to county programs and services.

Community input is critically important to help guide those decisions. The County is gathering your input through a number of ways. Please spend a few moments to take this online survey. Let us know what you think about which services are most important to you. You can link to the survey from Chair Wheeler’s website:

http://www.multco.us/chair . Share this message with others.


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