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Your Neighborhood Associations (pg 5-13): • Arnold Creek• Ashcreek• Bridlemile

• Collins View• Crestwood• Far Southwest• Hayhurst• Hillsdale

• Homestead• Maplewood• Markham• Marshall Park• Multnomah

• South Burlingame• South Portland• Southwest Hills

Residential League• West Portland Park

July 2015 News from Southwest Neighborhoods, Inc. 503-823-4592 • [email protected] • www.swni.org

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Portland is growing rapidly and in the nexus of choosing a course that thought-fully develops and provides sustainable growth, or universally and unilaterally approves developments to the detriment of our great city. At the heart, growth has outpaced zoning codes and regula-tions; we are scrambling to keep up with developers' applications for infill that at times seem irresponsible and unsustain-able for neighborhood infrastructure.

Some of our neighbors are rallying in opposition. The City of Portland has launched a study to rewrite the rules for

new single family homes with a focus on neighborhood compatibility, but it could take up to 18 months to conclude. In the meantime, we could lose one of the last important havens in the city.

Enter “the white whale” of developments on the last significant, forested, urban, undeveloped tract of land within the city’s limits. Riverview Abbey, the landowner, is seeking development of the 17 acres designated an Environmental Conservation Zone. The developer, Brownstone Real Estate Group, along with the assistance of

Macadam Ridge a 46 lot development proposalNeighbors wonder whether the City of Portland will approve a development in an environment overlay zone?

Neighborhood Associations affected: Markham, South Portland, Marshall Park, Collins View, South Burlingame and Lake OswegoBy Shannon Hiller-Webb and Michael Andrews, South Burlingame Neighborhood Assoc.

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The “white whale,” the last significant, forested, urban, undeveloped tract of land within the city’s limits may be developed. Photo courtesy of Robert Lennox.

Special edition of SW News!By Sylvia Bogert, Executive Director, Southwest Neighborhoods, Inc.

Kid Zone! Parade! Ar ts & Craf ts!

Saturday • August 159 am to 4 pm

Join the Multnomah Arts Center and the Multnomah Village Business Association

for this Multnomah Village tradition. With the Parade at 10 a.m., all day Kids Zone with activities

for the whole family, arts and crafts for sale created by MAC teachers and students,

and live music and performances. Fun for the whole family!

Kid Zone! Parade! Ar ts & Craf ts!

Multnomah Days

Multnomah Days

August 15, 2015—

Celebrate

Multnomah Days!

Parade with the

Multnomah Arts

Center!

To get involved, contact Amy Jo:

[email protected]

Comprehensive Plan inching its way toward City CouncilPlanning and Sustainability Commission scheduled to vote to recommend the new 2035 Comprehensive Plan on July 14

On June 23, the Planning and Sustainability Commission (PSC) will hold its final work session to discuss the draft recommended plan. This draft is based on public testimony from six public hearings and more than 4,000 comments submitted via email and letters and through the Map App. The commission is tentatively scheduled to recommend the new 2035 Comprehensive Plan to City Council for consideration on July 14.

A final recommended draft (including goals, policies and land use map) will be published and sent to City Council

in mid-August, which opens another public comment period. Council will then hold a series of work sessions around topics such as employment, land, housing, centers and corridors, mixed use zones and the Ttransportation system plan. Starting in November, Portlanders will have a chance to testify in person at several public hearings on the recommended draft. Council will be accepting written comments from the time the final recommended draft is published in mid-August until the public hearings close.

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Eden Dabbs, City of Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability

Hi neighbor! Want the latest neighbor-hood news? SW News is a free monthly newspaper published by Southwest Neighborhoods, Inc. (SWNI), a non-profit neighborhood coalition that pro-vides services to 17 member neighbor-hood associations. Our July edition is being mailed to all households within our coalition boundaries to invite neigh-bors to become informed and involved in their neighborhood associations and community (see map on page 4).

SW News is received by request! Subscribe online at www.swni.org/subscribe or call our office at (503) 823-4592 to sign up to receive the monthly paper delivered in the mail or electronically. We currently have a distribution of 9,500 homes, so if you are one of our regular subscribers, we

thank you for your readership (no action is required to stay on our mailing list).

SWNI’s charge is to inform residents of what is going on in the community, help people become involved in the community and improve livability in southwest neighborhoods.

Neighborhood associations are the heart of neighborhood activities, working to reflect the issues and needs of neighbors. Find out when your neighborhood association meets and learn what summer activities are planned (pages 5-13).

Most of our neighborhood associations are hosting neighborhood picnics in August as part of National Night Out (NNO). The focus of NNO parties is on getting to know the people on your block and in your neighborhood, which helps

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JULY 2015

The SW News is published monthly and distributed free by Southwest Neighborhoods, Inc. (SWNI). Subscribe online at swni.org/subscribe or call our office at (503) 823-4592. All submissions are due by the 15th of each month. Advertising rates can be found at swni.org/newspaper. SWNI is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit neighborhood coalition office providing services to 17 neighborhood associations and three business associations within southwest Portland. Partial funding is from the City of Portland through an annual grant. Donate at swni.org/donate.

Our mission: SWNI empowers citizen action to improve and maintain the livability of Southwest neighborhoods.

We are located in the Multnomah Arts Center, 7688 SW Capitol Hwy., Room 5. Hours are 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. To reach us call 503-823-4592, email [email protected]. SWNI staff: Sylvia Bogert, Executive Director; Leonard Gard, Program Manager; Jennifer Seamans, Watershed Center Manager; Sharon Keast, Communications; Nancy Biskey, Office Specialist.

The 2014-2015 SW Neighborhoods, Inc., board officers are Sam Pearson, President; Ken Love, 1st Vice President; Fran Laird, 2nd Vice President; Carol Porto, Secretary; and Lee Buhler, Treasurer.Subscribe or unsubscribe to SW News at www.swni.org/subscribe.

Community

prevent crime and prepare neighbors to deal with neighborhood emergencies. If you are interested in hosting a block party, read about the National Night Out Info Fair scheduled for Thursday, July 9th; Details are on our public safety information pages 16 & 17.

SWNI has established five standing committees which support our member neighborhoods. Together we advocate for transportation improvements, including needed sidewalks and bike lanes and ways to slow down traffic and improve safety. We monitor land use developments in neighborhoods so residents can have an opportunity to get involved early in the development process. We also advocate for park improvements and better schools plus educate people on how to be better prepared in case of natural disasters or other emergencies (see standing committee reports on page 14).

This year the SWNI board voted unanimously to create an Equity and Inclusion Action Team. Our organization is participating in an Intertwine Equity Cohort program to lead the organization through an assessment and reflection process with the goal of creating an organizational culture of inclusion and welcome

Through a grant with the Bureau of Environmental Services, SWNI staffs the Southwest Watershed Resource Center (WRC), which inspires awareness and action on behalf of watershed health. WRC Manager Jen Seamans provides residents with technical information on referrals for stormwater management, erosion control, invasive plant removal and native plant landscaping, natural gardening and other practices that enhance the health of local watersheds. Assistance is given to 15 different watershed “friends” groups and other organizations (see page 15).

Looking for some summer activities? See listings for free outdoor park concerts being hosted by neighborhood associations and Portland Parks and Recreation, or read about free outdoor movies to enjoy on a warm summer evening. These events wouldn’t happen without the generous support of the volunteers in our neighborhoods.

We are pleased to share some of our accomplishments and stories with you in this newspaper and hope you will become a monthly reader and active participant in our community!

Special edition of SW News!Continued from page 1.

Playground Programs

Organized sports, games, and crafts.

Holly Farm Park10819 SW Capitol Hwy11am-3pm, Monday-FridaFree healthy lunch: Noon

Pendleton ParkSW 55th & Iowa11am-3pm Monday & Wednesday only No lunch served.

Stephen’s Creek Crossing6715 SW 26th Ave10am-4pmFree healthy lunch: 12:30pm

Movies in the Park

Pre-movie entertainment at 6:30pm. free popcorn. Movies begin at dusk.

Wednesday, July 29Jackson Middle School10625 SW 35th Movie: The Emperor's New Groove (2000) GEntertainment: The Terry Robb Trio & Portland Teen IdolsThursday, July 30Elizabeth Caruthers Park3508 SW MoodyMovie: The Princess Bride (1987) PGEntertainment: The Jellyroll SocietySaturday, August 1Dickinson ParkSW 57th Pl. & HuddlesonMovie: The Book of Life (2014) PGEntertainment: The New IberiansSunday, August 9April Hill ParkSW 54th & Logan Ct.Movie: A Bug’s Life (1998) GEntertainment: The PearlsFriday, August 14Washington ParkRose Garden Amphitheater410 SW KingstonMovie: Grease *Sing-along!* (1978) PG-13Entertainment: The Steve Bradley & Jim Mesi BandSaturday, August 29Spring Garden Park3332 SW Spring GardenMovie: Back to the Future (1985) PGEntertainment: Danny BlackSaturday, September 5Hamilton ParkSW 45th & HamiltonMovie: Maleficent (2014) PGEntertainment: Danny BlackFriday, September 11Multnomah Arts Ctr7688 SW Capitol HwyMovie: Big Hero 6 (2014) PGEntertainment: Chuck Cheesman

Concerts in the Park

Pack a picnic dinner, bring a blanket or chairs, and spend time with family and friends at a live concert performance.

Willamette ParkSW Macadam & NebraskaWednesdaysJuly 8, 6:30pmMultnomah University presents:Darrell GrantSophisticated Bluesy SwingJuly 15, 6:30pmNational College of Natural Medicine (NCNM) presents:The Stolen SweetsHarmonious ‘30s Swing JazzJuly 22, 6:30pmPortland Water Bureau presents:Bon Ton RouletUproarious Cajun & ZydecoJuly 29, 6:30pmOregon Health & Science University presents:The Strange TonesVolcano Vixens & Sonic BluesAugust 5 at 5:30pmOHSU & NCNM presents:The Wicky Pickers at The South Portland Health & Safety Fair

Washington ParkRose Garden AmphitheaterConcerts begin at 6:00pmFriday, August 7Brass OpsHigh-powered horns from Oregon's own 234th Army Band in the Oregon National Guard. New Orleans style jazz, military marches and popular tunesSaturday, August 8Portland Summerfest pres-ents: Opera in the Park Grand & GloriousOpera's greatest arias, duets, en-sambles, and choruses starring Angela Mead, soprano.Sunday, August 9Portland Festival SymphonyCelebrating the magic and power of classical music.Monday, August 10Reggie Houston's Crescent City ConnectionPut on your dancin’ shoes and prepare to celebrate the free-wheeling spirit of Mardi Gras, Portland style.Tuesday, August 11Johny Limbo & The Lugnuts“Rock ‘n’ Roll will never die and the Lugnuts are the reason why.” Classic oldies hits.Wednesday, August 12The Many Colors of Edna VazquezAn evening that spans the full breadth of her artistry. Edna begins solo, then is joined by other formidable musicians. Thursday, August 13Tizer QuartetWorld-class fusion band from LA. Their original sound runs the gamut from jazz to rock to world music.

FREESUMMER FUN

Draft recommendations released for Southwest Corridor PlanNoelle Dobson, Senior Public Affairs Specialist, Planning and Development

The Southwest Corridor Plan is a pack-age of transit, roadway, bicycle and pe-destrian solutions that can help reduce congestion, improve circulation and im-prove quality of life in the corridor be-tween Portland and Sherwood.

On July 13, 2015 the Southwest Corridor Plan Steering Committee will consider whether several high capacity transit (HCT) alignments under consideration in SW Portland will continue to be studied as part of the project. Staff from Southwest Corridor project partners have developed a set of draft recommendations to inform the committee and aid their deliberations and decision making. Staff formed these recommendations based upon direction from the committee, technical analysis and consideration of input fro community groups and the general public.Staff recommendation summary: Staff request that the steering committee consider the following recommendations:

1. Remove the Marquam Hill-Hillsdale tunnel from further consideration and continuing to study alternative means of accessing Marquam Hill from a surface HCT alignment, as well as improvements to local transit service.

2. Remove the Hillsdale cut-and-cover tunnel alignments for light rail (LRT) and bus rapid transit (BRT) from further consideration and continuing to study

other means of improving access to the Hillsdale town center.

3. Reschedule the decision regarding the PCC-Sylvania LRT cut-and-cover tunnel (on SW 53rd Ave) to October 2015. From July through September, the project team will conduct additional analysis and public outreach to better understand trade-offs of direct service versus cost and construction impacts, and to learn more about future campus planning efforts.

4. Continue for further study the BRT direct connection to PCC Sylvania via SW Capitol Highway.

5. Adopt several HCT alignment modifications both in response to steering committee requests and based on further technical analysis, as published in the 'HCT alignment modificatioins based on technical analysis' document.

SW Corridor Steering Committee members will act on the staff recom-mendations on July 13th. Public testi-mony is invited at the beginning of the meeting.

Monday July 13th9:00-11:00amMetro Regional Center600 NE Grand AveRead the full draft recommendations

report at www.swcorridorplan.org/ or call 503-797-1756 if you have questions.

JULY 2015

In the past year, I have tried to attend many of the neighborhood association meetings and various committees that make up Southwest Neighborhoods, Inc. (SWNI). Each neighborhood/committee is different and has its own way of working within the action plans they have established in the previous years. Yet one nagging question is the same in each of these meetings: “How do we get more people involved?”

Do we provide childcare for those young parents who want to attend, or do we come up with some other activity that will appeal to their sense of community and inspire them to become involved? Do we have potluck dinners or daytime coffees to discuss hot topics that will draw new people in? Do we go door-to-door inviting those in our neighborhood

to attend neighborhood association meetings?

One thing seems to attract people to neighborhood meetings and that is, something like a big new housing development, an increase in car prowls, a new policy for tree-cutting permits, or the Southwest Corridor Plan. These topics have a profound meaning for neighborhoods. People attend meetings to become informed on projects and activities that will affect the livability of the area. Concerns are identified and possible solutions discussed.

I do not have the answers to getting more people involved, but like many of the volunteers who make up your neighborhood association boards, we are willing to listen to you and to help get you involved. This summer, the National Night Out events (first week in August) are a good start for learning what is going on in your area. I invite you to attend a community event and share what is important to you and join with the other volunteers in your neighborhood to seek improvements.

The old saying is still true, “get out and get involved.” You might be surprised by what one more person helping your community will do.

Thank you for the comments on this column. I look forward to hearing from you. Please be sure to stop and say hello if you see me out and about at neighborhood events this summer.

Sam's Corner

Sam Pearson, presidentSouthwest Neighborhoods, Inc.

[email protected]

In Our Neighborhood

In the meantime, early implementation projects for the Comprehensive Plan Update are in development. Discussion drafts for employment land, campus institutions, mixed use zones and other zoning will be released starting in July and extending into September. Portlanders are invited to chat with city planners about how these new rules will affect their neighborhood during neighborhood office hours throughout the city. Times and locations are posted on the Comprehensive Plan Update calendar.

Comprehensive Plan Process/TimelineThe 2035 Comprehensive Plan(Land use map, policies, project list)• PSC vote: July 2015• Transmittal of PSC’s

Recommended Draft to City Council: Mid-August 2015

• City Council work sessions: September – October 2015

• City Council public hearings: November – December 2015

• Council adoption: January 2016• State review (Department of Land

Conservation & Development): 2016

• Effective date: 2017

Early Implementation Projects(Zoning code and zoning map updates) • Bureau of Planning and

Sustainability proposals (Discussion Drafts) • Employment zoning – July 2015 • Campus institutions – July 2015• Mixed use zones – August 2015• Other zoning – September 2015

• PSC hearings on proposed drafts and recommendations: September 2015 – March 2016

• Council hearings: May – June 2016• Adoption: July 2016• State review (Department of Land

Conservation & Development): 2016

• Effective date: 2017While the draft Comprehensive

Plan keeps moving forward, there is still a way to go before the new plan goes into effect in the summer of 2017. So stay tuned and look for opportunities to engage in the process.

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Comprehensive Plan

Arnold Creek, Markham and West Portland Park neighborhoods host joint National Night Out Movie in the Park

National Night Out Movie in the Park

And SPECIAL THANKS to local sponsors: _______ Neighborhood Association, name, name, name, name, name, name, name, name, name, name, name.

Wed. July 29th 6:30 FUN BEGINS

music by The Terry Robb Trio & Portland Teen Idols

food vendors | free popcorn DUSK MOVIE BEGINS

The Emperor’s New Groove (2000) | Rated G

Jackson Middle School 10625 SW 35th FREE






Jackson Middle School 10625 SW 35th FREE SPECIAL ATTRACTIONS

Live llamas

Ezra in costume

Children’s obstacle course

Bounce house

Star gazing telescopeswith Rose City Astronomers

Saturn’s rings should be visible that night!

Portland Police Bureau• Mounted Police

• Cruisers• Motorcycles

Fire Station #18 Truck

Arts & Crafts

FREE popcorn, coffee and “quafee” while it lasts!

Food to purchase

NeighborhoodEmergency Teams







Brought to you by:Arnold Creek Neighborhood Association Markham Neighborhood Association West Portland Park Neighborhood Association



















LocalSponsors:

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JULY 2015 Neighborhood Reports

How to find out what neighborhood you reside in...1. Enter your address at PortlandMaps.com.

• Arnold Creek: Maripat Hensel [email protected] (503) 936-5863

• Ashcreek: Dean Smith [email protected] 503-351-0521

• Bridlemile: Steve Mullinax [email protected] 503-768-9065

• Collins View: Jim Dimond [email protected]

• Crestwood: Tony Hansen [email protected] 503-317-3914

• Far Southwest: Marcia Leslie [email protected] 503-246-9938

• Hayhurst: Janet Hawkins [email protected] 503-244-7703

• Hillsdale: Mikal Apenes [email protected] 503-705-9777

• Homestead: Ed Fischer [email protected]

• Maplewood: Chair Vacant [email protected]

• Markham: Donna Herron [email protected] 503-452-0000

• Marshall Park: Mike Charles [email protected] 503-244-6099

• Multnomah: Carol McCarthy [email protected]

• South Burlingame: Betsy Shand [email protected] 503-545-8831

• South Portland: Ken Love [email protected] 503-245-7795

• SW Hills Residential League: Nancy Seton [email protected] 503-224-3840

• West Portland Park: Mike McNamara [email protected]

2. Your neighborhood name is displayed on the top-left, just under the Portland-Maps logo, along with your address.

Neighborhood Association Contacts

Celebrating 1 Year in the Community! 5482 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy across from the Albertsons on SW BHH and SW Shattuck

FREE 16oz drink

BOGOBuy one get one free

Equal or Lesser Value

JULY 2015Neighborhood Reports & Summer Events

Next Special Meeting: Tuesday, July 7, 6:00 pm to 6:45 pm Next General Meeting: Tuesday, July 7, 7:00 pm

Capitol Hill Library, 10723 SW Capitol Hwy. Maripat Hensel, [email protected]

ArnoldCreek.org

Arnold Creek

Report on June 9th Board meeting: February 6th grievance: The board voted seven against, five in favor of approving the Grievance Committee recommendations, which means the grievance will need to be resolved at a Special meeting on July 7th. (The voting board consisted of 3 elected officers, and 9 block representatives.)

Report on June 9th General meeting: Hugh McGavick announced he will resign as President, effective after the June 9 general meeting, once the meeting minutes from both the board and general meetings are reviewed, the next article is submitted to SWNI and a $300 check is issued, as authorized by a prior general membership vote, to be applied towards ACNA’s National Night Out contribution. VP Eric Sorensen and Treasureer Gregg Corey likewise indicated they are resigning their elected board positions, Eric immediately and Gregg after the $300 check is issued. Secretary Maripat Hensel announced that she would resign following the July 7, 2015. Per ACNA Bylaws, she will act

as interim president until at least July 7.Special meeting: Tuesday, July 7th,

at 6:00 pm at Capitol Hill Library. Resolution of February 6th grievance.

Next General meeting: Tuesday, July 7, 7:00 pm. Mediation information and committee reports will be reviewed at Capitol Hill Library. Watch for information about a Board meeting announcement to fill officers' positions. Meeting minutes and materials are posted on the ACNA website prior to each meeting.

Informed and engaged neighbors make a better neighborhood. Let's leave Arnold Creek better than we found it.

Sign-up to receive email announcements about Arnold Creek

Neighborhood atwww.ArnoldCreek.org

You may also “Like” Arnold Creek Neighborhood Association on

Facebook.

AshcreekNo meeting in July - Summer Picnic July 13, 5:30 pm

Next Meeting: Monday, August 10, 7:00 pm Multnomah Arts Center, Room 30, 7688 SW Capitol Hwy.

Dean Smith, [email protected], 503-351-0521 http://ashcreek.swni.org

Join Us for Summer Fest – July 13Ashcreek’s summer picnic will be a fun-filled family event at Smith School on Monday, July 13, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. There will be plenty of food, and games for the kids to play. Among other things, the event will feature a shiny fire truck from the Portland Fire Bureau.

No need to cook for the family that night! Bring a side dish if you’d like, but otherwise there will be plenty of hot dogs, cold lemonade and other goodies to enjoy. Kids’ games and activities

– including bean bag toss, chalk art contest and face painting – will start at 5:30. Food will be on the grill by 6 pm.

We’ll be near the parking area off of the SW 52nd and Marigold parking lot. Come meet your neighbors and enjoy the best of what Ashcreek has to offer – friends, family and a little bit of festivity. Committee Reviews Green Goddess GNA

A neighborhood committee reviewed the operations of the Green Goddess medical marijuana dispensary on SW Taylors Ferry Road last month and found no problems or concerns related to the good neighbor agreement entered into six months ago.

However, proprietor Sally Bishop noted that there is a lot of uncertainty about the future for recreational marijuana sales in Oregon and that it may have a bearing on her business in the future. The committee agreed that it would need to meet again to revisit

the provisions of the GNA should the business change from a medical marijuana dispensary to a recreational marijuana sales business.

ANA confirmed Jack Klinker, Vic Musselman and Nancy Trullinger as Ashcreek’s representatives to the committee. Other members represent the Crestwood neighborhood association.

The Green Goddess is located on SW Taylors Ferry and SW 54th within Ashcreek but bordering on Crestwood.Recommendations approved for SW Corridor Plan

Ashcreek approved two motions at its June meeting regarding the proposed Southwest Corridor Plan. Key decisions on high-capacity transit access to Marquam Hill, Hillsdale and PCC Sylvania will be made by Metro’s SWCP Steering Committee on July 13th.

Motion 1: Ashcreek Neighborhood Association supports the inclusion of the Markham pedestrian overpass project as a needed project to connect Ashcreek residents with the SW corridor high capacity transit project near PCC Sylvania.

Motion 2: Ashcreek Neighborhood Association supports enhancing pedestrian and bicycle facilities and improving safety for all modes in the West Portland crossroads area and access to a potential SW corridor high-capacity transit station in the area.

Crestwood/AshcreekNeighborhood Picnic

& National Night OutTuesday, August 4, 6:30-8 pm

at Dickinson Park(SW 55th Ave, south of

Taylors Ferry Road)

Join your neighbors and enjoy the viewand a picnic in Dickinson Park.

Check out info about crimeprevention and learn more about your

neighborhood!

Bring a picnic for your family,an appetizer to share if you like,

dessert provided by theNeighborhood Boards.

Don’t forget your blanket, chairs and personal utensils.

CrestwoodNext Meeting: Wednesday, July 8, 7:00 pm

West Portland United Methodist Church library, 4729 SW Taylors Ferry Road President Tony Hansen, Vice President John Prouty

[email protected], 503-799-3631 http://crestwood.swni.org

Crestwood did not have a meeting in June (we meet every other month, on odd months). Come join us at our July meeting. We will be addressing:• Finalize plans for National Night

Out, August 4th• Finalize plans for Movies in the Park,

August 1st • Committee Reports (Transportation,

Land Use, Parks, Crime Prevention)• Discussion about electronic

communications (email, website, etc.)We still have openings for new board

members. Even if you are not able to become a board member, your input is important to the decisions we make.

We hope to see everyone at our next meeting, July 8, 2015.

Abigail’s Pet Sitting ServiceA friend of all animals

Phone:503-348-7428

E-mail:

AbigailVictoriaM @ gmail.com

Fees Negotiable

SUMMER PICNICMonday, July 13th

5:30-7:30 pmSmith School - SW 52nd & Marigold

Don’t cook tonight!Bring the family for a hot dog picnic dinner and fun and games!

Get to know your neighbors.

Meet under the trees near the Smith School parking lot. We’ll supply the hot dogs, fixins’ and drinks.

• 5:30-6:30 Portland fire truck, face-painting and games for kids

• 6:00 Hot dog BBQ & social time

Ashcreek Neighborhood Assocciation, c/o SWNI 7688 SW Capitol Hwy, Portland, OR 97219 503-823-4592

Bring a favorite dish if you’d like (optional)

ASHCREEK

JULY 2015 Neighborhood Reports & Summer Events


Sat. Aug 1st 6:30 FUN BEGINS

music by The New Iberians food vendors | free popcorn

DUSK MOVIE BEGINS The Book of Life (2014) | Rated PG

Dickinson Park SW 57th Pl. & Huddleson

FREE

Kids Activities(provided by Vermont Hills Family Life Center)

Police & Fire Vehicles!

Live Music with The Beat Goes On Marching Band band sponsored by

Hamilton Park(next to Bridlemile School)

Bridlemile National Night OutTuesday, August 4, 2015, 6:00pm

FREE: Bring your own picnic and a pot-luck dessert

Sponsored by

BridlemileNext BoardMeeting: Wednesday,September 2, 6:30 pm

Next General Meeting: Wednesday, September 9, 6:30 pm Board and General meet at: Bridlemile School faculty lounge, 4300 SW 47th Dr.

Steve Mullinax, [email protected], 503-768-9065 http://bridlemile.swni.org

Bridlemile Neighborhood Association (BNA) invites you to bring your family and join us for two free events in Hamilton Park this summer. On Tuesday, August 4, we will host our National Night Out celebration, with live music by “The Beat Goes On Marching Band." And on Saturday, September 5th, 2015, we present Movie Night. The film is Maleficent (2014) PG. (See our ad for more details.)

These events are just two ways the Bridlemile Neighborhood Association is connecting neighbor-to-neighbor to promote livability in Bridlemile and Southwest Portland. We also publish a monthly email newsletter to keep you informed on community issues and events. We initiated the Nextdoor Bridlemile web site for you to share news with your neighbors (sign up at nextdoor.com. We’re over 300 neighbors connected, and counting.) We invite you to join us for our monthly meetings (September through June), Bridlemile Elementary School, 4300 SW 47th Dr. And please “like” us at www.facebook.com/Bridlemile.

We advocate for you, and keep residents informed on many livability issues: transportation, pedestrian and traffic safety; land use and development; parks and recreation; public safety and emergency preparedness; schools; etc. We are involved with other Southwest Portland neighborhoods through our participation in Southwest Neighborhoods, Inc. This past year, we partnered with other neighborhoods and organizations to request funding for shoulder extension for pedestrians on Hamilton, Dosch and other busy streets.

Our advocacy for pedestrian, cyclist

and traffic safety is showing results: the Bureau of Transportation has now moved improvements on Hamilton, Dosch and Shattuck to earlier dates on their Transportation Systems Plan. There is a pilot project on Hamilton St. scheduled for late summer, to improve runoff water quality, and to extend the shoulders along about 950 feet of Hamilton. BNA Transportation chair David Martin secured a SWNI Neighborhood Small Grant for $1,420 to help residents replace a pedestrian bridge between 54th and 55th. (This, along with his effective advocacy, earned David Bridlemile’s volunteer of the year award.)

With the leadership of our Land Use chair, Claire Coleman-Evans, we have made neighborhood voices heard on demolition and development practices and on Portland’s draft 2035 comprehensive plan. We ask that density not be increased unless infrastructure, such as roads and stormwater facilities are in place to support it.

We have hosted discussions and shared articles on important issues: Portland Commissioner Amanda Fritz and Erika Nebel, representing Commissioner Steve Novick, attended our meetings. We also hosted representatives of TriMet, SW Trails, Inc., Portland’s Bureau of Environmental Services and Bureau of Planning and Sustainability.

Please get involved by attending our events, signing up for our email list, attending our meetings and volunteering for a project! We look forward to another active year of helping to make Bridlemile and Southwest Portland even more livable!

TH E SAND LOTA new kid in town is taken under the wing of a young baseball prodigy and his team. Together, they get themselves into many adventures involving rival teams, lifeguards, and a vicious dog.

This event is a fundraiser for VeloHealth, an Oregon based 501c3 dedicated to promotinghealth, wellness and fitness to youth.

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Next Meeting: Wednesday, September 2, 7:00 pm Riverdale High School, 9727 SW Terwilliger Blvd.

Jim Dimond, [email protected] www.collinsview.org and collinsview.nextdoor.com

Collins View

HayhurstNext Meeting: Monday, July 13, 7:00 pm Cedar Sinai Park, 6125 SW Boundary St.

Janet Hawkins, [email protected], 503-244-7703 http://hayhurst.swni.org

Our July meeting will take place at Cedar Sinai Park. We will meet in the Robison Jewish Health Center Synagogue. Light refreshments will be served. The agenda will include updates, reports and discussion on the following items:• SWNI Equity and Inclusion Acton

Team Presentation• Neighborhood Emergency Team

(NET) Update• Shattuck Road, Cameron Road, and

Vermont Street Safety Concerns• SWNI Board Report• Transportation Committee Report• SWNI School Committee Report

Note: If you plan to drive to the

meeting, please remember to use SW 62nd Avenue to access the Cedar Sinai Park (CSP) campus. CSP may be starting construction on their new redevelopment project in early July, so plan to arrive early to find available parking.

Contact Hayhurst NA's Chair, Janet Hawkins, at [email protected] or (503) 244-7703, for more information. Hayhurst Neighborhood National Night Out Picnic!

Alpenrose Dairy has invited us to celebrate National Night Out at their picnic area on Tuesday, August 4, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. Look for more details next month.

No meeting in July Next Meeting: Tuesday, September 22, 7:00 pm

Comfort Suites, SW 60th & Barbur Marcia Leslie, [email protected], 503-246-9938

http://far_sw.swni.org

Far Southwest

To all of you receiving this paper for the first time, or first time since the July issue last year, welcome ! ! Our Far Southwest neighborhood has the distinction of being a "cornerstone" neighborhood

– we are at the corner of Multnomah County, Washington County and Clackamas County. We are one of the smaller of the 17 neighborhoods in Portland, but contain the oldest and largest of the PCC campuses at Sylvania. We lie just west of Mt. Sylvania, which is located in the Mountain Park area of Lake Oswego and is a dormant volcano, and much of our "bedrock" is basalt lava from eruptions centuries ago. Our neighborhood is scattered with small creeks and numerous underground natural springs which, unfortunately, sometimes cause water runoff problems in yards and homes. We have little business development within our boundaries, but are well-served by the businesses and merchants in adjacent neighborhoods as well as Tigard, Lake Oswego, and along Barbur Blvd. to the east. We have two parks – Lesser Park at the southwest corner of the PCC campus at 60th and Haines, and Sylvania Natural Area Park (SNAP for short) at 53rd and Capitol Hwy.

A little history trivia – the Sylvania PCC campus used to be a cattle farm decades ago. And Capitol Hwy., where it curves downhill to the west one block beyond Pomona, used to be the original road to Salem (the state capitol and thus the name – Capitol Highway). Eighty or more years ago many of our neighborhood street names were different, and some of the streets had wooden sidewalks. Of course the streets weren't paved, so at least people didn't have to walk in the mud. Some things have changed, some have not. Many streets still aren't paved, and there are few sidewalks in SW Portland. The deer and peacocks that roamed in FSW

thirty years ago are rarely seen anymore. But birdwatchers can still find a

variety of avian residents including hummingbirds. Dragonflies swoop and hover on summer nights. Coyotes bravely walk the streets but are wary of human contact, unless the humans are walking dogs. Unlike some neighborhoods, we haven't heard of any bear or cougar or mountain lion sightings (thank heaven).

Recently, as part of the Southwest Corridor Plan (SWCP) to bring High Capacity Transit (HCT) from downtown Portland through the southwest area into Tigard and Tualatin, we have been involved with three proposed route options around and through FSW. One is a cut-and-cover tunnel which would run along 53rd from Barbur Blvd. to the PCC campus, through the campus and on to the Tigard Triangle. The homes directly along 53rd would be

"removed," and access to homes on the dead-end streets off 53rd would be cut off for two to three years during construction – IF the tunnel is approved. As of this writing this option has not been recommended to be removed from consideration although better options are available. Due to opposition by many of the neighbors, efforts are being made to promote the other options and get the tunnel dropped from further consideration. It is surprising how many residents of FSW are not aware of the SWCP, despite the fact this has been going on for nearly five years. If you are one of those people, for more information Google "SWCorridorPlan/Project/Library", look for links to "PCC-Sylvania" and you can find answers to most questions.

Our neighborhood association meets every three months – March, June, September and January, on the 4th Tuesday. Everyone is welcome. Hope to see you in September.

Collins View Neighborhood Association Invites You to Our

NATIONAL NIGHT OUTFAMILY FRIENDLY PICNIC

Sunday, August 2nd, 3 - 6 pm

By the Outdoor Pool on the Lewis and Clark Campus

(#23 on the campus map)

Tennis & Swimming (lifeguard on duty)

Beverages and Foods from the grill will be provided. Please bring a side dish or a dessert to share

In case of rain we will gather at the Templeton Campus Center, Level 2 #36 on the Campus Map)

No dogs on campus

For more information: www.collinsview.org









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No dogs on campus


Peter Torres, M.F.ISA Certified Arborist (PN-650B)CCB #154349Multnomah Village

[email protected] www.multnomahtree.com

Tree pruning & preservationTree & stump removalsArborist reports & Consulting

Peter Torres, M.F.ISA Certified Arborist (PN-650B)CCB #154349Multnomah Village

[email protected] www.multnomahtree.com

Tree pruning & preservationTree & stump removalsArborist reports & Consulting

Discussion to address the excessive vehicle speeding on Terwilliger Parkway.

Hosted by: Homestead Neighborhood Association, Hillsdale Neighborhood Association, Friends of Terwilliger, Friends

of Marquam Nature Park and SW Trails.

Thursday, July 9, 2015, 7:00 to 8:30 pm

OHSU, Child Development & Rehabilitation Center, 707 SW Gaines (SW 6th Ave. Dr. & Gaines St.), Rm 3200A joint meeting of the interest groups along the length of the Terwilliger

Parkway will be hosted by Homestead NA, Hillsdale NA, Friends of Terwil-liger, Friends of Marquam Nature Park and SW Trails with our City partners (Portland Bureau of Transportation, Portland Parks and Recreation and Port-land Police Bureau) and other Community Constituents of Influence (OHSU and the VA representatives) to discuss the excessive vehicle speeding on the Terwilliger Parkway and what strategies can be used to address this important safety issue for pedestrians and bicyclist. The speed limit on the Terwilliger Parkway is 25mph. Many vehicles exceed this limit which impacts the safety of recreational users of the Parkway and their experience. You are invited to attend this discussion, share your concerns and suggestions to address the problem.

The Collins View National Night Out Picnic, hosted by Collins View Neighbor-hood Association and Lewis and Clark College, is scheduled for Sunday Aug 2, 2015, 3-6 PM, on campus by the pool.

River View Natural Area (RVNA) website http://riverviewfriends.org is im-proved. There is a trail map (under About RVNA), pages for Issues, a “RADAR screen,” and a reference library of docu-ments. Mountain bikers continue to ride in RVNA although it is prohibited.

Collins View has identified a couple of locations (Taylor’s Ferry & Terwilliger Boulevard and the crosswalk at Palater and Palatine Hill Rd) where safety vig-ils may be held this year. Officers of the PPB will issue warnings to violators over a sixty-to ninety-minute period, which will

hopefully result in behavioral changes in those who routinely disobey traffic laws.

The St. Mark Church campus is now our neighborhood meeting area in an emergency. We thank Rev. Barbara Campbell for facilitating this. NET will continue to hold regular meetings on the Lewis & Clark campus. Operation Sasquatch presented a difficult series of challenges to all the participating NET teams. It brought home the need for more training.

The Macadam Ridge development proposes about 44 home sites on Taylors Ferry. Steep gradients, environmental and traffic issues are huge concerns. The Collins View Neighborhood Associa-tion supports South Burlingame in op-posing the development.


HomesteadNo meeting in July, Homestead's National Night Out picnic is August 4th!

Next Meetings: 1st Tuesday, September 1, 7:00 pm OHSU Child Development and Rehabilitation Center, 707 SW Gaines

(SW 6th Ave Dr. & Gaines St.), 3rd floor Ed Fischer, [email protected]

www.HomesteadNA.org

Homestead Neighborhood PicnicMost important things first. There is no Homestead Neighborhood Association meeting planned for July or August. Instead, we will have our annual picnic and National Neighborhood Night Out on Tuesday, August 4, from 6:30 to 9:00 pm in the Lilac Garden of Duniway Park at the foot of Terwilliger Boulevard. Please join us, meet your neighbors, and enjoy some food and other fun. And picnic organizer Susan Egnor needs some help! We need folks to flip burgers and hot dogs, help with children’s games, set up and take down tables and chairs, hand out flyers in the neighborhood, ideas for and help getting door prizes for our raffle, and to pick up supplies. We also very much need 1 or 2 Weber kettle-type grills to borrow, as well as 2 or 3 large coolers. Please call Susan at 503-939-3828 or email her at [email protected] if you can lend a hand.June Meeting: At our last meeting:

Peter Aronoff (Scotia Group) and Bob Price (consultant) presented plans for development of townhouse apartments at SW 10th and Gaines. The development conforms to code requirements as a matter of right, but will have to undergo environmental review for drainage. The units will have parking for residents. They hope to have the development finished and ready for renting by spring.

Margaux Macchiaverna, strategic planner for the Veterans Administration provided an overview of medium and long-term construction projects at the VA Hospital on Marquam Hill. Plans call for seismic retrofits, doubling of current facility building space with new construction and the addition of 600 new parking spaces. Previously on a faster track, the timeframe for construction is now in flux because of a national review of VA construction management. We understand that the development will be subject to the National Environmental Quality Act and that there will be an Environmental Impact Statement.

Joan Frederiksen from the Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability provided an overview of the city’s comprehensive plan update. A recommended plan is scheduled to be published following a vote in July by the Planning and Sustainability Commission. The recommendation will then be forwarded to the City Council

for review, beginning another round of public comments.

Dave Unsworth from TriMet provided an update on the SW Corridor Plan. By the time you read this, we should be reviewing and commenting on a narrowed list of route options chosen for further work.

Homestead Neighborhood Association board elections were held. Ed Fischer will continue as president/chair. Milt Jones will continue to serve as vice president/co-chair, Aaron Clemons will continue as Treasurer, and Susan Egnor as membership chair. Matt Barron is leaving and his position as secretary needs to be filled.

Current Projects: The Homestead Neighborhood Association is engaged in a number of issues which are important to the development, character and livability of our neighborhood. We welcome participation by people interested in these issues or in other issues they may wish to bring to our attention. Our current issues/projects list includes:• Parking and traffic, through the

neighborhood and on Terwilliger Parkway.

• Land use planning, where neigh-borhood representatives have been closely following, and participating in Portland Comprehensive Plan hearings and workshops concerning allowable land uses and zoning.

• SW corridor transportation project planning where we attend workshops and hearings, and submit comments.

• Parks management, because a sub-stantial part of our neighborhood is composed of parks, wild lands, and scenic parkway.

• Trails and bikeway development• Public safety.

If you want to obtain Homestead’s detailed meeting announcements and other local updates, please sign up for our e-mail listserv (~ 2-3 emails/month) at SWNI.org (click on “Neighborhoods” and then “subscribe” to the contact list (and then pick Homestead)).Milt Jones Homestead NA [email protected]

Next Meeting: Wednesday, July 1, 7:00 pm St Barnabus Church, 2201 SW Vermont St

Mikal Apenes, [email protected], 503-705-9777 www.hna-pdx.com

Hillsdale

In June, Hillsdale Neighborhood Association (HNA) members passed two motions unanimously: 1. That HNA request removal of posts

with chains in the parking lot between Wilson High School and Mary Rieke Elementary; and that Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) install a marked crosswalk at SW 25th Ave. and SW Capitol Highway

2. That a slate of candidates for four board of director positions be elected: Robert Hamilton and alternate Sheila Greenlaw-Fink; Barbara Bowers; Eric Wilhelm; Wes Risher and alternate Leslie Pohl-Kosbau.President Mikal Apenes opened

the final meeting of his two terms by thanking members for “fun and a learning experience.” He and his family are moving to South Burlingame. Treasurer Don Baack reported that the bank account balance was $546.

SWNI Board: Glenn Bridger, SWNI board representative for Hillsdale Neighborhood Association reported that South Burlingame the proposed development site of Macadam Ridge, 46 houses. Concerns have been raised about tree removal and an increase in traffic which could result from the introduction of the many new homes. SWNI supports South Burlingame NA's opposition to the project.

Transportation: The construction site at SW Terwilliger Blvd. and Capitol Hwy. is almost complete.

Wes Risher announced that several neighborhoods and organizations will meet with Michael Harrison on July 9th at the OHSU Child Development Research Center; from 7:00 to 8:30 pm to discuss Terwilliger Blvd. matters. Harrison is community and government outreach director for OHSU.

Arnie Panitch announced plans relating to the public open house, Sunday, August 9th, for Tilikum Crossing (the Portland-Milwaukie Orange Line of seven miles) as well as the official opening of operations on September 12th. Eric Wilhelm reported on a bicycle safety meeting with Mayor Charlie Hales and the Bicycle Transportation Alliance. Speed issues and a proposed “Speed (travel with care) Pledge” were

discussed. He also suggested contacting your legislators and city commissioners regarding static photo radar, and support for Vision Zero policies.

Land Use: Duane Hunting reported that a land use hearing relating to an application by Daniel MacNaughton and Raz Brothers LLC was to take place in June. Mixed-use zones concept project has developed four new commercial mixed-use zone designations to replace the current nine Commercial zones.

Elections: Sheila Greenlaw-Fink and Robert Hamilton reported on the months-long effort to recruit a slate of candidates for board positions, but the positions of president and secretary remain vacant and will be discussed by the board and members on July 1st.

High-Capacity Transit Corridor Vote: Mikal summarized the options for which Metro has recruited public, neighborhood association, and SWNI opinion and choice. Mikal noted that Metro has changed the question it wants answered to: Should the Draft Environmental Impact Statement include the study of any tunnel option at all: bored or cut and cover?

Ballots were distributed to members in attendance at the June meeting that had attended at least two meetings during the past 24 months. The ballots were anonymous. The completed ballots and questions / comments constitute the HNA official response to the Metro Steering Committee’s request for our neighborhood association's position.

The choices were discussed. Twenty-six (26) total ballots were submitted by HNA members at the meeting: 1. Should Metro submit the deep-bored

tunnel, with stops at OHSU and the Hillsdale Town Center, for further study as part of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement?Yes: 8 No: 18

2. Should Metro submit the cut-and-cover tunnel option (under Capitol Highway or behind the business center to Bertha Blvd.) for further study as part of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement?Yes: 9 No: 17

3. Should Metro continue with its plans for a High Capacity Transit Corridor?Yes: 19 No: 2

Homestead National Night OutSee you there!

Tuesday, August 4th, 6:30 - 9:00pm

In the Lilac Garden of Duniway Park at the foot of Terwilliger Boulevard.

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Next Board Meeting: Tuesday, June 30, 6:00 pm at Multnomah Center, 7688 SW Capitol Hwy. Next General Meeting: Wednesday, July 8, social 6:45, meeting 7:00 pm at Maplewood Coffee & Tea, 5206 SW Custer St.

http://maplewood.swni.org

Maplewood

Please join us for our special Red, White and Blueberry Social at Maplewood Coffee and Tea on July 8 for our regular general meeting. Please be prepared for a surprise special guest (TBD)!

High summer is here. July 4 is on a Saturday this year. It has been a dry spring followed by a warm dry June. Let’s be safe over the July 4th weekend. Fireworks that leave the ground are illegal in Oregon so stay safe and legal!

The Maplewood NA Board continues to work on issues that affect our neighborhood. We would welcome help. We are actively seeking a NA chair who can facilitate meetings, keep current with issues affecting the neighborhood and help direct our agendas. We are also interested in an outreach chair who could help us publicize events and work on the Maplewood NA webpage. If you would like to help us, please email us at: [email protected]

June General Meeting: The general meeting included several guests. Members of the St. John Fisher

Development Committee attended the general meeting to present and discuss their proposal for a new parish hall and rectory. The development committee is concerned about pedestrian improvements that the city will require between the St. Luke’s property and the St. John Fisher property that will connect SW California Street to SW 49th Ave. SJF has not yet submitted a development application although they met with city planners in March. The NA voted 9-3 to form a committee with members from St. Luke’s, SFJ and the NA to discuss the pedestrian improvements.

Jessica Bond, with Clean Energy Works, presented background on the nonprofit organization and the energy audit, solar energy and seismic retrofit services they offer. Maplewood resident Sylvia Hart-Landsberg also made a brief presentation against the Pembina propane facility planned for the Port of Portland’s Terminal 6 on the Columbia River and asked the NA to draft a letter to City Council opposing the facility.

The NA voted 9-3 to draft a letter. Land Use: Maplewood NA did not

receive any new land use applications during the month between mid-May and mid-June although construction of several new residences in the neighborhood is progressing. The NA did receive notice of a demolition, following the new demolition notification guidelines, and notice of a major remodel. The Portland Comp Plan schedule for upcoming work and hearings is posted on the Maplewood NA web-site. Contact the LU Chair, Claire Carder, at [email protected] for more information.

Transportation: Stephan Lewis, the Maplewood Transportation Chair, met with SJF development committee members to review pedestrian connection options between the main Maplewood neighborhood and Gabriel Park and the SW Community Center.

Parks: The April Hill Park Wetland Protection Project, with construction of soft trails, boardwalk and bridges will be delayed until July 2016 (see below or

visit SWNI.org/AprilHillPark).Safety: James Nobles added SW 60th

to the list of problem neighborhood traffic “cut through” routes and will get some information on traffic counts for SW 60th between SW Vermont and SW Canby. This street was planned for speed bumps until the condition of the street pavement was found to be so poor it wouldn’t support speed bumps. Check the Maplewood Pdx Facebook page regularly for upcoming safety events.

Treasurer: Bill Rector, reported that Maplewood Coffee and Tea was reimbursed $19 for coffee.

Maplewood Movie in the Park: Please join us in the afternoon/evening of August 9th for a fun event! The movie in the park will be A Bug's Life. We will have food (Mr. Bill’s famous brats as well as other delect-edibles like gelato), a climbing wall, a band, the traditional raffle, and many neighbors. We need volunteers; please contact us at [email protected] to volunteer. Please plan to attend.

April Hill Park Wetland Protection Project will be delayed.

It was two years ago, May 30, 2013, that Metro awarded Friends of April Hill Park a Nature in the Neighborhoods Metro Grant. We were able to raise our matching funds by January 2014. There has been a lot of behind-the-scenes work including engineering drawings. But now construction of the boardwalk, bridges, and soft trails will be delayed another year, according to Lisa Tyler, Portland Parks and Recreation project manager. Due to delays, PP&R will miss the window for this summer’s construction. Our very generous pro-bono engineer has taken on the job of completing the design work. Friends of April Hill Park

will host an open house with an updated schedule from PP&R in September (exact date to be determined). Look for more information as it comes in and for the open house dates in the SWNI.org/AprilHillPark site. Or contact us at [email protected]

April Hill Park Update

This little song sparrow has a second nest!

Our long, warm spring is allowing the plants to grow lush this year. And this year, the non-native invasive plants are doing very well, too. Friends of April Hill Park is planning more work parties to remove invasive plants. We will wait until the birds’ nesting season is over.

Marshall ParkNext Meeting: Thursday, July 9, 6:00 pm at Picnic Table in Marshall Park, SW 18th Pl,

Mike Charles, [email protected], 503-244-6099 http://marshallpark.swni.org

Hello, MPNA neighborsThose who attended our June meeting had a very stimulating time discussing this and that. Two days later on Saturday June 13, we had our BIG Playground Dedication Event! With ice cream!

It was a lovely day in the park, and 75 to 100 humans and a few dogs showed up for the festivities. The Portland Parks team was on hand with coffee for the early arrivals. Also present were representatives from Oregon State Parks, SWNI, and Portland City Commissioner Amanda Fritz.

And there were two very special guests - Betty Marshall Creighton and Art Marshall --- Marshall Park royalty! They are descendants of the original Marshall family who donated the land in 1951, that became our Marshall Park, one of Portland's most beautiful parks. What a tremendous act of generosity from the Marshalls.

We had a round of stirring speeches, thanking all those who contributed time and money - Oregon State Parks, Portland Parks, SWNI, MPNA, Friends of Marshall Park, and many area residents. Everyone who had a hand in this - you are truly awesome and your efforts will be enjoyed by many families for years to come!

The new Marshall Park playground is splendid, nestled in a lovely natural setting in the woods. There are play structures for kids, benches for parents, and a natural exploration area for both, with big logs and rocks. There are also some little art pieces of local fauna on the rocks, that will make for a fun scavenger hunt. See how many you can find.

We are so pleased and proud to have this wonderful gem of a park in our neighborhood. We hope more families from all over Portland will discover the park and enjoy

Marshall Park Playground Dedication

Far left photo: nature play area.

Below: (left to right) M.G. Devereux, Deputy Director, Oregon Parks and Recre-ation; City Commissioner Amanda Fritz; Amy Steingrebe, Marshall Park Neighbor-hood Association; John DeLance, Marshall

Park Neighborhood Association; Mike Abbate, Director, Portland Parks & Recreation.

Photo by Kathy DeLance.



Sat. Aug 29th 6:30 FUN BEGINS music by Danny Black


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Next Board Meeting: Monday, July 1, 12:00 pm Multnomah Arts Center, Room 4, 7688 SW Capitol Hwy.

Next Meeting: Tuesday, July 14, 7:00 pm Multnomah Arts Center, Room 30, 7688 SW Capitol Hwy.

Carol McCarthy, [email protected] http://multnomah.swni.org

Multnomah

The Multnomah neighborhood meeting was held on June 9th. Due to an expected large turnout, the meeting was held in the auditorium of the Multnomah Center. About 150 people attended to get more information and express their opinions about the proposed mixed-use development to be located where A Children’s Place is now. The development would face Capitol Hwy and extend from the corner of 33rd Ave to the building where Starbucks and Anastasia’s Salon are located. To make room for the development, a small white house would be demolished as well as A Children’s Place.

The MNA chair began the meeting with an introduction of where the development was planned. Martie Sucec (former chair of the MNA) then gave a presentation about zoning issues, the city’s design overlay that is intended to ensure compatible development, and the history of the MNA related to previous development in the Village.

The developer, Tim O’Brien (Urban Asset Advisors), introduced Kurt Schultz (Sera Architects) who showed an artist’s rendering of the proposed new development. A copy of that rendering is shown below. Sketches of possible floorplans were also shared.

The proposed development is 4 stories high and about ¾ of a block long. It would have 2 large retail spaces on the ground floor, about 70 units (about half of which are studios), and an estimated 43-60 parking spaces depending on final plans. Market rental rates are planned (estimated average of $1500/month). More details can be found at the MNA website: http://swni.org/multnomah

Considerable discussion followed the presentation. Concerns were raised regarding the height and mass of the structure. Parking and traffic issues were also raised. Although several attendees expressed support of the new development, the majority expressed concerns about maintaining compatibility with the character of the Village. Following the discussion, a motion was passed that the MNA oppose development higher than 3 stories or 37 feet on Capitol Hwy between the bridge over Multnomah Blvd (at the west) and Miles St (at the east). An online petition lobbying City Council to limit the height of new development to 2-3 stories in Multnomah Village and to require new development to provide adequate parking is available at http:// tinyurl.com/MultnomahVillagePetition

Artist’s rendering of a proposed mixed-use development in Multnomah.

Next Meeting: Tuesday, September 8, 7:00 pm Capitol Hill Grade School, 10625 SW 35th Ave

Donna Herron, (503) 452-0000 [email protected]

http://markham.swni.org

Markham

At our National Night Out annual picnic on Wednesday, July 29th Markham neighborhood is having company – Arnold Creek and West Portland Park neighborhoods plus the general public is invited. See announcement on page 3.

We will have 2 bands, “The Terry Robb Trio” and “Portland Teen Idols” plus the Disney family animated movie “The Emperor’s New Groove” (2000) rated G.

Children’s activities include live, in-costume movie character “Ezra,” llamas, a fun obstacle course with a castle bouncy house. Other children activities include arts & crafts area. Children will meet Portland Police with 2 officers mounted on horseback, motorcycles cruisers. Plus, Fire Station #18’s big engine and crew.

Special thanks to Portland Parks and Recreation and the many generous sponsors who have donated for the silent auction during the event.• Wed, July 29th - Jackson Middle

School field• At 6:30 PM: Concert & fun starts • At dusk: “Emperor’s New Groove”

& star gazingAnyone wishing to volunteer, contact

Donna Herron (above).Thank you to these local sponsors:

Fat City Café, Acapulco’s Gold, SW, Indigo Traders, Medley Tea House & Café, Trader Joe's, Lake Oswego, Home Depot, Nectar, Peach Tree Gifts, Rose City Dental, NW Wools, Peggy Sunday’s.

*Events supported by SW Neighborhoods, Inc

10amParke DiemOCT. 10th

6:30 pm

AUGUST 29thEnd of Summer Bash Movie in the Park

AUG. 8thStoryWalk10:30am

National Night Out

August 4th

10:30amStoryWalk

JULY 18th

StoryWalk with

Youth Librarian10:30am

Multnomah County

JUNE 20th

Come out and play!


Next Meeting: Thursday, July 9, 7:00 pm Burlingame Park, SW 12th & Falcon St

Betsy Shand, [email protected], 503-545-8831 http://burlingame.swni.org

South Burlingame

South Burlingame is a beautiful neighborhood. This SW neighborhood can be best described as a safe place to live, close to downtown, characterized by a variety of modest mid-20th century homes with an architectural style that is aesthetically pleasing and typically low in profile and scale. Open space between housing is the norm and sizeable building setbacks allow for sunlight to be cast on adjacent landscapes and properties, while maintaining open views throughout the neighborhood. The streetscape is a mixture of gardens with well maintained large front yards. It is a unique neighborhood that contains both natural and man-made beauty, undulating topography and forested open spaces with diverse wildlife. Most streets are walkable, due to low traffic volumes, and in the early evening neighbors are frequently seen gathering in a neighbor’s yard to catch up on the events of the day.

South Burlingame is a desirable place to live and the neighbors want to see it remain this way. However, incompatible large-scale infill and the destruction of open space for new housing now threatens the livability of South Burlingame and the abutting neighborhoods. Brownstone Real Estate Group of Lake Oswego, along with the assistance of the engineering company OTAK, have submitted development plans to the City of Portland Planning Department, for a housing development in South Burlingame. 46 houses are proposed in the last forested piece of land in the neighborhood.

OTAK’s plans include 38 houses east of SW Ruby Terrace and 8 more south of SW Kelly and SW Hood, abutting the South Portland neighborhood.

Two-story houses, up to 30’ tall, would be built on narrow lots with widths one third of those of the abutting houses on SW Ruby Terrace. Proposed houses would be built 4’ feet from the property line, with front yards as small as 10’ from sidewalk. 10 acres of this forested conservation zone property would be destroyed and more than 879 6”-diameter trees would be removed. The development would impact fish and wildlife habitat, groundwater recharge, wetlands and an existing land-slide area.

The South Burlingame neighbors are concerned that the proposed development will have negative traffic impacts that will pose a safety concern and also impact livability. Please see the front page article, which is continued on the left side of this page.

With these issues and many more that have not been mentioned pertaining to adjustments to the code by the developer, South Burlingame Neighborhood Association’s Land Use chair has forwarded a letter of response dated June 12, 2015 to the City of Portland City Planner Kate Green, expressing the neighbors' concerns. (This letter can be found at the web site livablepdx.com and from SWNI). It is the hope that the city will review the letter and consider the impacts this type of development will have to the neighborhood and the environment.

Should you want to become more involved in voicing your concern regarding this development, please go to livablepdx.com to see how you can help. In addition, write to Kate Green at [email protected] and express your concern regarding this development, case file LU 14-235643 LDS ENM AD.

the engineering company Otak, have submitted plans to the City of Portland for a high density housing development, called Macadam Ridge, in South Burlingame. The developer is seeking to develop 46 lots, with 35 of them being ‘skinny lots,' in a landslide zone with few considerations given to safety or conservation.

Otak’s plans include 38 houses east of SW Ruby Terrace and 8 more south of SW Kelly/SW Hood, abutting the South Portland Neighborhood. The developer proposes two-story houses, that could be up to 30’ tall, with lot widths close to one third of those of the abutting houses on SW Ruby Terrace. Proposed houses would be built 4’ feet from the property line, with front yards as small as 10’ from the sidewalk. Seven acres of this forested Environmental Conservation Zone property would be destroyed and over 879 trees, 6”-diameter or greater would be removed. This development would impact fish and wildlife habitat, groundwater recharge, wetlands and is in an existing land-slide area.

The proposal in this application has serious environmental conservation ramifications if approved. The proposal requests development in 40% of the Environmental Conservation Zone and would set a precedent for future developments to apply the same, effectively reducing forested greenways by 40% for similar conservation developments, throughout Portland. This is unacceptable.

400+ additional daily vehicular trips from this development will adversely impact commutes on the major arteries of Taylors Ferry, Terwilliger and Macadam, cause additional stress to an already failed transportation system and contribute to over-flow parking onto the narrow abutting neighborhood streets. Hundreds of additional trips through the

neighborhood, on existing substandard roads devoid of basic pedestrian improvements, will pose safety concerns to the existing neighborhood residents. Lack of pedestrian and bike improvements on Taylors Ferry will also put residents in greater harm's way with increased traffic flow.

This development will have long term and serious impacts on numerous neighborhoods, from increased commute times, noise pollution, increased school class sizes, wildlife degradation, and habitat loss, to increased demands for utility services which serve the abutting neighborhoods of Markham, South Portland, Marshall Park, Collins View, South Burlingame and Lake Oswego.

This application is representative of what we are all experiencing in our neighborhoods and it is time to stand up to protect the precious resources and habitats from being destroyed. The character and environment surrounding our neighborhoods must be preserved.

As with many neighborhoods, South Burlingame contains natural beauty, an undulating topography and forested open spaces with diverse wildlife that we need to protect. We need your help to take a stand. We have an opportunity to change the course together and hope neighbors will unite and get involved in shaping our communitys' future livability.

Should you want to become more involved, informed and engaged in the conversation, please go to livablepdx.com to see how you can help.

In addition, write to Kate Green at [email protected] and express your concern regarding this development, case file LU 14-235643 LDS ENM AD – Macadam Ridge Development.

Macadam Ridge Continued from page 1

Next Meeting: Thursday, July 9, 7:00 pm Angelfire Coffee Roasters, 11136 SW Capitol Highway

Mike McNamara, [email protected] http://wpp.swni.org

West Portland Park

Community members discuss proposed transportation changes on Capitol Highway at the WPPNA June meeting. Photo by Ryan Blum

Everyone is excited for the July 15thSoccer-A-Thon. Photo by Ryan Blum

The West Portland Park Neighborhood Association needs your support and participation in July. We have planned several activities this month and your involvement is crucial.

First off is our neighborhood association meeting on Thursday, July 9th. Because Jackson Middle School will be closed during the summer evenings, this month’s meeting will be held at Angelfire Coffee Roasters, located at 11136 SW Capitol Highway. The owner of Angelfire, Matt Vartanian, will be offering free coffee just prior to our meeting. In addition to the coffee we have some stimulating topics that are sure to interest you. Most important is the draft staff recommendations of the SW Corridor Steering Committee. As we discussed at our June meeting, all three of the proposed alterations to the traffic patterns to/from PCC Sylvania will bring substantial changes to our neighborhood, so please join us to share your thoughts and become involved in what is sure to be an important issue for our community.

On July 15th the WPPNA is holding a Soccer-A-Thon to raise money for Markham Elementary School students’ technology needs. The Soccer-A-Thon includes a morning session from 10 a.m. to noon for kids grades K-4 (in the fall), and an afternoon session from 1-4 pm for kids grades 5-8 (in the fall). Plus, the Timbers’ mascot, Timber Joey, will be there from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. to meet the kids and sign autographs! The cost is $25 per child, and there will also be a raffle that day for Thorns tickets and other fun soccer items. If you would like to register or sponsor a child for the Soccer-A-Thon, or make a donation to the Markham Chromebook Fund, you can do so in person at the SWNI office in the Multnomah Arts Center or online at http://SWNI.org/WPPsoccer. On-site registration 45 minutes before each session as space allows.

July’s events will conclude with our neighborhood’s first ever combined Movie Night and National Night Out.

This event is being held in collaboration with the Arnold Creek and Markham Neighborhood Associations. Starting at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 29th this event includes a free screening of The Emperor’s New Groove. Along with the free popcorn and movie there will be live bands, food vendors, llamas, mounted police, a bounce house, and other family-friendly activities. Come to Movie Night, meet your neighbors, share some food, and enjoy the hospitality of the three neighborhoods.

We will see you at 7:00 on July 9th at Angelfire Coffee Roasters.


You can make South Portland even betterThe South Portland Neighborhood Association is simply people taking a little time to make their neighborhood better. An elected fifteen-member board is comprised of residents and representatives from businesses in South Portland. We have a monthly board meeting where we hear from city officials, other governments, and residents about issues affecting South Portland. (See above.) Everyone is welcome at the board meeting. Only members of the current board can vote on any motion. However, everyone has a voice. All board positions are currently full but people come and go and we are always looking for new members. Please contact me if you have questions.

We also have committees working on neighborhood concerns.

The Land-Use Committee reviews new development in the neighborhood. The committee has had many successes in the last few years in getting developers to modify plans due to suggestions from residents. The Portland Design Commission & Historic Landmarks Commission often have agreed with our concerns and helped us make changes. Some examples currently under construction include the project at First and Gibbs that now fits the historic district much better than the original design, and the development at the old Who Song and Larry's site that includes a wider and better greenway trail.

The Transportation and Parking Committee works on all modes of transportation in South Portland. We just recently helped build a trail from Barbur to Terwilliger above Woods Street. We pushed hard to get the lighted crosswalk on Barbur and for city funding of a Naito crosswalk at Whitaker. We have been working hard with the city to modify the parking permit program to help ensure people can park close to their house. Everyone knows traffic and parking are bad in South Portland. We all need to work together and come up with ideas that make the situation one we can live with.

The Communications Committee creates ideas to make sure South Portland is a fun place. We put on concerts and a health fair. (See below.) We also work to get information about the neighborhood out to residents.

We have recently formed an Equity Committee to make sure that every person and group in our neighborhood knows they are welcome and important. We would like to be a more diverse organization as we under represent people of color.

New! South Portland Facebook pageThanks to new board member, Jennifer

Tracy, we have a new Facebook page. Here is her message:

As a member of a new community, I wanted to understand the things that were making my neighborhood livable, and how I could help protect and support the things I care about: walkable streets, safe places to play, and diverse neighbors. The South Portland Neighborhood Association is made up of people who care about improving Portland. I like knowing in advance the decisions that are impacting the streets and businesses around me. I like knowing that my opinion is being considered in City Hall. I’m looking forward to finding more ways to engage residents and businesses in South Portland to participate in sharing their views. Check out our new Facebook page and tell us what is important to you! https://www.facebook.com/SouthPortlandNeighbors

Free Summer Fun!Multnomah University presents:

Darrell GrantWednesday, July 8, 6:30pm

Willamette Park National College of Natural Medicine

presents:

Stolen SweetsWednesday, July 15, 6:30pm

Willamette Park Portland Water Bureau presents:

Bon Ton RouletWednesday, July 22, 6:30pm

Willamette Park Oregon Health and Sciences University

presents:

Strange TonesWednesday, July 29, 6:30pm

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Due to construction in Willamette Park, the concerts will move a few feet north to the soccer field. There will be some parking in the boat launch area and at businesses along Macadam. Thank you, Oregon Public Broadcasting and Ankrom Moisan Architects!

Thank to all our super, terrific summer event donors! Everyone who put a buck in the bucket last year, Oregon Health Sciences University, Multnomah University, National College of Natural Medicine, Portland Water Bureau, Sunstone Montessori School, The Zidell Companies, Old Geezers & Hippy Mamas, John Ross Condos, Organics to You, South Portland Business Association, The Tutor Doctor, The Ross Island Grocery and Cafe.

Ken Love President South PortlandNeighborhood Association

South Portland Neighborhood Association Committee MeetingsTransportation/Parking Permit Committee:Meets the day before the neighborhood meetingJune 30, 6:00 pm(Tom Mills from TriMet will be at this meeting to discuss the Bus Enhancement Plan and the future of line 43 on Corbett.Ross Island Grocery, 3502 SW Corbett, Contact: Bill Danneman (503) 228-9868Land Use Committee:Tuesday, July 21, 6:00 pm, Ross Island Grocery, 3502 SW Corbett(other locations some months - check with Chair)Contact: Jim Gardner (503) 227-2096, [email protected]/Equity/Parks Committees:Thursday, July 9, 6:00 pm, Ross Island Grocery, 3502 SW CorbettContact: Lee Buhler (503) 227-0160

Next Meeting: Wednesday, July 1, 7:00 pm NCNM Annex, 2719 SW Kelly St.

Ken Love, [email protected], 503-245-7795 www.southportlandna.org

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Ken Love, Chair

June Happenings in the South PortlandBusiness Association www.southportlandba.com

Willamette Sailing Club hosts their 5th Annual Wooden Boat Festival on Sunday, July 5th, from 11:00 am - 5:00 pm, located at 6336 SW Beaver Ave. Free admission, toy board building, family boat build, wooden board show, sailboat rides, live music, food, beer garden.

Welcome new business member Ginger Skinner of Skinner Law.

Best Friends Veterinary Clinic is offering all new clients a complimentary exam for their first pet to be seen. Phone 503-892-6387.

Freeman Motor Company continues to raise awareness of the Foundation Giving Program; each time one of their clients references their local school during the sale of a car, FMC donates

$150 to support the school foundation in their community. Freeman Motors focus is on families, children, health and education. For more details visit www.freemanmotors.com

Visit South Waterfront Farmers Market Thursdays, 2-7 pm, June through October. Don't forget to pick up your SW Retail Passport and map at the info booth! For more information about the Retail Passport or South Waterfront Farmers Market, contact Heather Bayles, 503-972-3289 or [email protected], www.southwaterfront.com.

Wishing you plenty of summertime fun!

~ Malea.SPBA board member/Event chair

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It Takes a Village To Age in Place

RIVER WEST VILLAGEinvites you an introductory talk on

The Village Movement in SW PortlandSaturday, July 11, 2015

10:00 am - 12:00 pmSt. Luke’s Lutheran Church

4595 SW California St, Portland(The meeting will be held in the lower level off of the Vermont St. entrance)

Free of charge, no RSVP needed. Bring a neighbor!live a fully engaged rich life while staying in your own home

belong to a caring community of support-not a real estate developmentneighbor helping neighbor-being useful, making friends

River West Village is open to anyone 18+ Our parent organization is Villages NW, a 501c3 non-profit

For more information contact: Sharon Marcus at [email protected]


Southwest Hills Residential LeagueNext Meeting: Wednesday, July 15, 6:30-8:30 pm

Ascension Episcopal Chapel, 1823 SW Spring Street Nancy Seton, [email protected], 503-224-3840

http://swhrl.swni.org

Save the date!

Annual SWHRL Picnicat Strohecker’s

When: Sunday, August 16, 1-4pmWhere: Portland Heights Park at

Strohecker’s2855 SW Patton Rd.

Come greet your neighbors at our annual picnic/ice cream social. Bring lawn chairs or a blanket and your families. Stay tuned for more details in the next newsletter and on our website.

SWHRL board meetings are open to the public and all are welcome to attend the July 15th meeting, 6:30 pm, at Ascension Chapel, 1823 SW Spring Street.

What SWHRL does: The SWHRL Neighborhood Association, led by its volunteer board elected by the membership, works to preserve and enhance the livability of the neighborhood. We organize community events, such as the annual picnic, neighborhood walks, film viewings, habitat restoration projects, and the quarterly forums with speakers on topics such as landslides, aging in place, neighborhood history, landscaping for watershed health, candidates running for office, and emergency preparedness, to name a few.

Via its website http://swhrl.swni.org and newsletters, SWHRL alerts residents to events and issues which may affect the neighborhood. (You can sign up for the SWHRL e-mail newsletter on our website.) As advocate for the neighborhood, SWHRL helps neighbors express their concerns to city officials on issues related to land use, zoning, traffic, transportation, parking, crime, safety, and nuisances. In order to do this, we need to hear your views. Come to our membership and board meetings! If you have ideas for SWHRL forum/meeting topics, or for neighborhood projects, if you’d like to become a member of SWHRL, receive our newsletters, if you have issues you need help with, please contact SWHRL at [email protected] or call Nancy Seton, 503-224-3840.

At our SWHRL May annual meeting:• SWHRL President Nancy Seton

highlighted SWHRL neighborhood activities in “Year in Review – 2014-15,” and the proposed SWHRL “To-Do List,” our action items for 2015-16. Both are posted on our website, for your review and comments.

• We discussed the status of the Strohecker’s market, recently purchased by Bales Thriftway. The new owners want to make the market successful: they have already taken steps to improve the produce and meat sections, and will review pricing. SWHRL has set up a task force to find ways to support and enhance the market. Tell us what would persuade you to shop there more often, and we’ll pass it on. Help the market thrive!

• Bob Stacey, Metro councilor, talked to the membership about issues Metro deals with, including regional land use and transportation planning (e.g. the SW Corridor Plan/high-capacity transit), green spaces/parks, recycling, and the zoo.

Volunteers needed: SWHRL Restoration Project at SW Vista Ave. at SW Spring Street

We’ve made great progress during the winter and spring, removing invasive, non-native species from the city’s right of way at the corner of SW Vista and Spring Street (photo above). The city did have to take down one dying, hazardous big-leaf maple tree so, unfortunately we lost some shade canopy, but we’ll cope. Next wet season we’ll start replanting with native and hardy plants. To join future work parties, contact [email protected] or Nancy Seton at 503-224-3840 to get our email notices.

Ongoing quest for SWHRL historyIf you or someone you know would

like to share your stories and photos of the neighborhood, please contact Jim Breithaupt or Nancy Seton. Jim Breithaupt: [email protected] (503) 688-9174Nancy Seton: [email protected] (503) 224-3840

We welcome your donations to SWHRL, which help pay for the newsletter and neighborhood activities, such as the annual picnic, and the ongoing Vista Spring restoration project where we’re removing invasives and planting natives. Contributions are tax-deductible if checks are made out to Southwest Neighborhoods, Inc., (or "SWNI") which is a 501(c)(3), with a note: “For SWHRL.” Mail to Southwest Neighborhoods, Inc., 7688 SW Capitol Highway, Portland, OR 97219. Or checks may be mailed directly to SWHRL, P.O. Box 1033, Portland, OR 97207.

Photos by Nancy Seton

John and Amy have worked with the Portland Parks Department for the past four and a half years to bring a playground back to Marshall Park when the old playground was suddenly removed due to safety concerns. Their involvement included everything from planning events, fundraising, grant writing, advocating with city officials,

and community education and e n g a g e m e n t . Their efforts were rewarded with the completion of a beautiful new playground in Marshall Park earlier this year with the grand opening set for June 13, 2015.

This playground is really splendid, nestled in a lovely natural setting in the woods. There are play structures for the kids, benches for the parents, and a natural exploration area for both. This is a great achievement that will be enjoyed by many families for years to come.

Volunteers of the YearCome celebrate with us

Tuesday, June 30th

7:00 pmMultnomah Arts Center, 7688 SW Capitol Hwy.

Over twenty volunteers will be honored. See the June 2015 SW News for other honorees

John DeLance and Amy SteingrebeMarshall Park

Jim GardnerSWNI Transportation

Jill GaddisSWNI Parks

Jim Gardner has been involved with SWNI’s Transportation Committee for many years. Jim often takes the initiative to involve his neighborhood association in broader planning efforts such as the Barbur Concept Plan, West Quadrant Plan and the SW Corridor Plan. He takes the time to research issues and is always well informed in advance of meetings. Jim’s contributions are positive, thoughtful and challenging questions and comments on projects and plans before the committee at our monthly meetings. He brings concerns and recommendations to the attention of the coalition, city staff and decision makers in a respectful manner that builds important relationships even when disagreement exists. Jim is a role model for our newer committee members.

Jill Gaddis is a tireless advocate for Portland Parks and especially Southwest Portland parks. April Hill Park located in the Maplewood neighborhood has benefited from her dedication to

preserving, conserving and educating the city's residents about this gem in a quiet neighborhood.

She is always gracious in helping other members of the SWNI Parks Committee by sharing her experiences and knowledge of plants, management and conservation. She is a proven fundraiser for her beloved April Hill Park and has united the neighbors in Maplewood with her vision of a multi-use park in their backyards. Portland and Southwest Neighborhood, Inc. are fortunate to have such a dedicated, knowledgeable and hard-working volunteer on the Parks Committee.

Thank you Jill for all you do!

Jill is a little camera shy, but she is the face behind Ester Ensatina Salamander. Ester has appeared in Multnomah Days Parades, park events, and even Trick or Treating in

in Multnomah village!

JULY 2015

Watershed Stewards ConnectionJennifer Seamans, Watershed Resource Center, 503-823-2862 or [email protected] For more watershed events and workshops, sign up for the SW

Watersheds email newsletter by emailing Jen at [email protected] or call 503-823-2862. For watershed stewardship resources for landowners or volunteers, see http://wrc.swni.org. Work parties are held in partnership with Portland Parks and Recreation. For more information about parks opportunities, contact City Nature West Stewardship Coordinator Mary Verrilli at 503-823-9423 or [email protected].

Watershed & Community

River View Natural Area Nature in the CityRVNA is the newest natural area in SW Portland. It's so new that a management plan isn't in place yet! A Friends group was re-energized this spring when the city's planning process rebooted. [SW News, April 2015] The Friends of RVNA joined The Intertwine in June.RiverViewFriends.org tells the

history of the area and explores the challenges and potential of this incredible place. RVNA is ancient, but it is being reborn. Old trails and scars will be erased

and a limited perimeter trail will be built as resources permit.

The website has a 'Nature in your own yard' page with tips for extending the natural area into its neighborhoods. The web page also explains things that are harmful to a watershed, such as use of pesticides and fertilizers, and dumping chlorinated pool/spa water

"downstream" -- a fineable offense! Please visit RiverViewFriends.org for more information.

by John Miller, Friends of River View Natural Area

The SW Watershed Resource Center is a great place to learn about how to man-age stormwater and improve your yard and our creeks for fish and wildlife – but that’s not all! The Center also manages a tool library, located right in Gabriel Park. You can check out tools for free for projects at either your home, or for a community group to do work in a local park or school property. The only crite-ria is that you use the tools for projects that benefits our watersheds, including soil amendments, erosion reduction, and native planting. We can also help you plan these projects if you have questions.

Available tools include weed wrenches, various shapes and sizes of shovels and

rakes, sledgehammers, spades, post-hole diggers, and more. All you have to do is contact the Watershed Resource Center and we’ll arrange to meet you at the shed. Either call 503-823-2862 or email [email protected]

Check Out Our Tool Shed – and Check Out Some Tools!By Terri Preeg Riggsby, Watershed Resource Center

Bridlemile Creek StewardsSteve Mullinax, 503-768-9065, steve.

[email protected] or http://bcs.swni.org

Dickinson Park StewardsTony Hansen, tony@

projectconniption.com or 503-317-3914.Friends of April Hill Park

Jill Gaddis, [email protected] of Falling Creek

Sally Willson, [email protected] of Gabriel Park

Meeting: 3rd Wednesday (7/15), 7:30pm, SW Community Center Poolside room. For work parties and other events, visit www.friendsofgabrielpark.com or email [email protected] of Marquam Nature Park

Work party: 2nd Wednesdays (7/8) and last Saturdays (7/25), 9-noon. Robin Jensen, [email protected], 503-799-8435, or http://www.fmnp.org.Friends of Marshall & Maricara Parks

John DeLance, [email protected] or http://swni.org/fommp.Friends of River View Natural Area

Fran Laird, Collins View Parks Chair, friends [email protected] of Terwilliger

Work parties on hold for the summer. Next work party: Saturday, Sept. 19, 9-noon. Robin Vesey, [email protected] or 503-293-1069.Friends of Tryon Creek State Park

Work parties are now held EVERY Saturday from 9-noon at Tryon Creek State Park. Sarah Kreisman, Volunteer Coordinator: [email protected], 503-636-4398 or http://tryonfriends.org.

Friends of Woods ParkWork party: 4th Saturdays (7/25),

9-noon. Jesse Johnston, [email protected] Village Park

Randy Bonella, [email protected], 503-293-9460, or http://multnomahvillagepark.googlepages.com. PCC Habitat Team

April Fong, [email protected] or 971-722-4422.Shomrei Teva at Neveh Shalom

Work party: 3rd Sundays (7/19), 9:45-noon, in the wooded area next to lower parking lot of Congregation Neveh Shalom, off of SW Dosch just north of Beaverton-Hillsdale Highway. Jordan Epstein, 503-245-6580 or [email protected] Portland Riverbank

Work parties : 3rd Saturdays (7/16), meet at Willamette Park shelter. Meeting: 2nd Tuesdays (5/12), 12-1pm, DEQ Building Room 5. Contact: Marissa Dorais, [email protected] or 503-823-7016.Tryon Creek Watershed Council

Meets: 2nd Monday of every other month (next 8/10), 6pm, Tryon Creek Nature Center. Corrina Chase, TCWC Coordinator: [email protected], 503-636-4398 x121, or http://tcwc.tryonfriends.org. Tryon Creek and Johnson Creek Kayak Tour - July 18, 9am-12pm, Tryon Cove Park, 14110 Stampher Road. You are invited to a fun and educational paddle along the Willamette to tour the confluences of Tryon Creek and Johnson Creek. Bring your own kayak or rent one through us for $35. Limited number of scholarships available. Pre-registration is required and will close on July 13. Sign up at:tryoncreek.org/kayak-tour

SW Trails work partyFirst Thursday of each month, 9-noon

Location variesJuly 2: George Himes Park, SW Terwilliger at Nebraska St.

Help keep our natural area trails safe for pedestrians in SW Portland! Join Portland Parks & Recreation and SW Trails to create and maintain the trail

system. To be added to the notification list, email Dave Manville at [email protected]. Work party dates and details are also posted on the SW PDX

Watershed Events Google calendar at http://wrc.swni.org.

Work parties are led by Portland Parks & Recreation. For more information, contact City Nature West Stewardship Coordinator Mary Verrilli at 503-823-9423 or [email protected]. All events are from 9:00am-12:00pm.

7/2 SW Trails at George Himes Park7/8 Friends of Marquam Nature Park7/15 South Portland Riverbank - Ross

Island Litter Pickup7/25 Friends of Marquam Nature Park7/25 Friends of Woods Park7/29 South Portland Riverbank - Ross

Island Litter Pickup

City Nature WestJuly Work Party Schedule

Did you know that the SWNI office is also home to the SW Watershed Resource Center (WRC), thanks to a 15-year partnership with the Portland Bureau of Environmental Services? At the WRC, you can find out how to: • Control invasive plants• Identify opportunities to plant

natives, enhancing habitat for wildlife

• Manage stormwater on your property• Reduce soil erosion• Garden without pesticides• And much more!

Resources including financial assis-tance are available to develop and imple-ment projects that enhance water quality and wildlife habitat in SW Portland.

A primary function of the WRC is to support the development and implementation of these types of projects. This year has continued to be a very active one at the WRC! 2014-15 WRC accomplishments include:• For the second year in a row, offered

the Stormwater for Challenging Sites workshop series, for a hands-on learning in managing runoff and controlling erosion in SW Portland

• Successful completion of a summer 2014 pilot project with the African Youth and Community Organization (AYCO), and June 2015 award of a Community Watershed Stewardship grant. Funding will allow us to implement the next 6 months of a watershed restoration job training program partnership for young adult Somali immigrants.

• Hired Terri Preeg Riggsby for Watershed Program Specialist position, funded by West Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District

• Closeout of grant for the Pendleton Creek stewardship project in the Hayhurst neighborhood

• Secured grant award to support restoration and slope stabilization for multiple landowners near the Terwilliger Parkway, within the West Willamette Restoration Partnership corridor area

• Assist Southwest Hills Residential League with plans to clean up and replant a public right-of-way area

• Support Friends of April Hill Park and Portland Parks & Recreation work on design, engineering and permit preparation for a wetland protection project

• Continuing participation on advisory committee for the River View Natural Area management planning process

• Member of the Tryon-Stephens Headwaters Neighborhood Street Plan community working group to connect stormwater and transportation needs and opportunities in SW Portland

• Formation of the SWNI Equity and Inclusion Action Team, participation in the Intertwine Equity Strategies Cohort, and drafting of the SWNI Racial Equity Policy to promote diversity, access, relationship building and participation within the organization and projects

• Initial steps toward development of a SWNI Watershed Action, Training and Engagement Resources (WATER) Team, a SWNI committee to improve watershed health as an important component of livability in SW Portland neighborhoods.Have questions? Want to get

involved? Know of a neighborhood space that needs enhancement to control stormwater, protect water quality and wildlife habitat? Contact the WRC at [email protected] or 503-823-2862, and visit http://wrc.swni.org for online resources.

WRC Projects Benefit Community, Wildlife & WaterJennifer Seamans, Watershed Resource Center, 503-823-2862 or [email protected]

2015 Stormwater Challenge Workshop

attendees learn permeable walkway, lawn removal, soil amendment and

native planting skills to reduce runoff.

Photo by Maria Cahill.

JULY 2015

Land Use John Gibbon, 503-708-6708, [email protected]

The update of our city's comprehensive plan is moving toward completion. The plan is big and the planners have wisely divided up the work into different tasks that are on different schedules. Task 4 addresses goals and policies and a land use map. A proposed draft of goals and policies came out in July of 2014. Task 5 addresses zoning code and zoning map amendments. In particular, it addresses two major issues very important to southwest Portland residents—the development standards for new mixed use zones (a re-naming of commercial zones) and the regulation of big institutions like colleges and hospitals.

Task 3 includes a growth senarios report. The report's purpose is to "describe how and where Portland is expected to grow over the next 25 years and to measure the performance of different alternate growth patterns and their ability to help meet Portland's goals and objectives" as set out in the comprehensive plan.

The work will end up in discussion drafts that go to the Planning & Sustainability Commission. The PSC then sends recommended drafts to City Council, maybe as early as this December.

The Bureau of Planning & Sustainability is taking on a huge workload. In addition

to all the comprehensive plan work, BPS is starting two new projects not directly related to the comprehensive plan. The accessory structures zoning code update addresses the various structures that people have on their property that are accessory to the house. Examples are garages and greenhouses, flag poles, swimming pools and mechanical equipment. That project has started and will have an open house on July 9, 5:30 to 8 pm, 1900 SW 4th Ave, Room 2500B.

The residential infill project is an update to the city's single-dwelling zoning rules. It addresses scale of houses, narrow-lot development, and alternative housing options. This project starts this July. There will be public forums and public hearings scheduled September through December in 2016.

Issues discussed at the committee's June meeting included the SW Corridor Plan, funding for street frontage improvements, and demolitions.

Next Meeting: Tuesday, July 21, 7 pm Multnomah Arts Center, Room 4 7688 SW Capitol Hwy

Schools Will Fuller, 503-764-5501, [email protected]

The committee’s mission: promoting the BEST possible schools for ALL students in Southwest Portland through STRONG neighborhood involvement.

Smarter Balanced Testing – Not as bad as feared, but still time-consumingInitial principal reports are that the testing went more smoothly than feared, but it was still a big job. Possible that the Oregon legislature will pass a bill (HB2655) allowing more opt-outs, which might cause loss of federal funds for non-compliance, but we’ll see what happens. No test results yet, and not likely to be any until the fall.Techquity SW - Technology equity in SWNI-area schools

Save the date: Wednesday, November 18, 6:30 to 8:30 PM for our Techquity SW community-wide event at Jackson Middle School. Our last committee meeting of the year was May 21, but techquity event planning continues throughout the summer.

We had a special planning meeting on June 18, where the format of the November event was firmed up, but there is still a lot to be done before November.

Interviews with principals at all 11 public schools in the SWNI area are still being done, and we have also interviewed principals at a sample of private schools in the area for comparison. Because of

extra-busy school schedules in May, we finished interviews in June, not May, with results of our review coming out by the end of June. We are raising$560 more to make up for the short-funding of our small grant application for the Techquity event in the Fall.Boundary Review

As of press time in mid-June, the District Boundary Review Advisory Committee (D-BRAC) still had not reported to the school board, so we still don’t know their recommendations.

Results of the Growth, Values and Equity Survey, called PPS 2025, are posted on the PPS Boundary Review web page and our own swni.org/schools page.Timeline for other activities

In fall 2015, there will be a dozen or more community meetings on the proposed changes, which may be in place for the 2016-17 school year (but don’t hold your breath!). For more, go to our swni.org/schools website and click on the Enrollment and Boundary Review link at the left side of the screen.Have a good summer!First meeting of the school year:

Thursday, September 17, 7 pm Multnomah Arts Center, Room 4 7688 SW Capitol Hwy., at 31stParks and Community Centers

Kirky Doblie, 503-246-7970, [email protected]

In June, the committee met outside at Smith School in the Ashcreek neighborhood. We were lucky. The preceding two days were very rainy, but June 4 was a beautiful clear day. The view across the field to the tree line looked like an Impressionist painting.

Ashcreek resident Gary Miniszewski chaired the meeting and reported on the status of Smith School. It was closed a number of years ago. There are differences of opinion on the reason for the closure. The school district had to close some schools and closed several schools on the east side and Smith on the west side. Smith at the time had the lowest student population on the west side and may have lost some students to the Hayhurst ES Odyssey program. But since then, there has been a large turnover in the neighborhoods around Smith School with more families with children. Smith School also has better seismic protection than some other schools.

Volunteers from the Ashcreek Neighborhood Association recently put in a path around the field and Portland Parks & Recreation is now maintaining the school field. Gary called for a guarantee that the field will always remain—to keep the field for recreational use. Gary asks that committee members consider it, and

maybe address it at the next committee meeting. He noted that the field is the only “active” use space in Ashcreek.

The committee approved its 2015-16 action plan. Next it goes to the SWNI Board for final approval.

Camping in parks is a perenial problem but increased homelessness has exacerbated the problem. Our committee's Homestead representative reported on camping in Terwilliger Parkway and Marquam Nature Park. She was particularly concerned by a report of a large fire for cooking.

The Parks enforcement office does want to be notified of illegal camping or other questionable activities in parks. Call the park rangers at 503-823-1637. In a related issue of questionable activities in parks, our Maplewood representative was disappointed to learn that the use of fireworks is legal in parks. Those two issues--camping in parks and fireworks in parks--are tentative agenda items for our July meeting

Next meeting: Thursday, July 2, 7 pm Multnomah Arts Center 7688 SW Capitol Hwy

Transportation Roger Averbeck, 503-679-1447, [email protected]

SWNI Committees

The Transportation Committee acts as a forum in the community for im-provement of the transportation system in SW Portland in all its modes (auto, pedestrian, bicycle, transit, and freight). Some major issues and projects we will be following this year include the SW Corridor High Capacity Transit Plan, the Southwest in Motion Plan, and projects that will make it safer to travel in our neighborhoods.

On July 1, City Council will hold a hearing on the Community Initiated Trails Plan (CITP). The 2015 CITP creates a process for community groups can propose, obtain permits for, and build and maintain trails. The most recent draft allows two different public support thresholds: Public support is adequate if 75% of directly adjacent property owners support the project or 50% of households within 3/4 mile of the trail support the project. At the SWNI Transportation June 15th meeting, it was noted that neighborhood association approval is no longer required for community trails. The transportation committee unanimously approved a motion asking city council to postpone the upcoming July 1 hearing in order to allow neighborhood associations the opportunity to evaluate the implications of this policy change.

Committee members discussed the June 12 staff recommendations for the SW Corridor Plan (SWCP), which will be considered at the July 13 SWCP Steering Committee meeting.

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1. Staff recommends removing the Marquam Hill-Hillsdale tunnel from further consideration and continuing to study alternative means of accessing Marquam Hill from a surface HCT alignment, as well as improvements to local transit service.

2. Staff recommends removing the Hillsdale cut-and-cover tunnel alignments for light rail (LRT) and bus rapid transit (BRT) from further consideration and

continuing to study other means of improving access to the Hillsdale town center.

3. Staff recommends rescheduling the decision regarding the PCC-Sylvania LRT cut-and-cover tunnel (on SW 53rd Ave) to October 2015. From July through September, the project team will conduct additional analysis and public outreach to better understand trade-offs of direct service versus cost and construction impacts, and to learn more about future campus planning efforts.

4. Staff recommends continuing for further study the BRT direct connection to PCC Sylvania via SW Capitol Highway.

5. Staff recommends adoption of several HCT alignment modifications both in response to steering committee requests and based on further technical analysis, as published in the 'HCT alignment modificatioins based on technical analysis' document.

SWNI Transportation members expressed concerns: Do the cost of investing in HCT and the Impacts to neighborhoods outweigh the benefits of HCT and roadway infrastructure improvements to the SW Portland community? Will the OHSU and VA facilities be adequately served by HCT? Strong concerns were expressed a regarding the negative impacts on the West Portland Park and Far SW neighborhoods of a high capacity transit (HCT) connection to Portland Community College via SW 53rd Ave, especially during several years of construction of a tunnel. SWCP Steering Committee decisions regarding HCT mode (LRT or BRT) and the Barbur vs adjacent to I - 5 alignments may be deferred until December 2015.

July proposed agenda: Tryon - Stephens Headwaters Neighborhood Street PlanNext meeting:

Monday, July 20, 7 pm Multnomah Arts Center, Rm 29 7688 SW Capitol Hwy

Equity and Inclusion Action Team Glenn Bridger, 503-245-0729, [email protected]

Equity and Inclusiveness? What does that mean to my neighborhood?

Your question is well timed. SWNI wants to share with your Neighborhood the SWNI Racial Equity Policy and Ac-tion plan. We want it to be direct; pro-vide actions that will move our commu-nity progressively towards Equity and Inclusiveness; and a plan you endorse.

The Civil Rights program had a high point 50 years ago when major laws were enacted. But watch the news! Sit down and talk with others about the state of affairs in our communities, our city, and our country. You soon see that events and actions have very different mean-ings, depending upon who is talking. We soon piece together a picture that shows divergent perceptions of what is really going on around us. Bringing those perceptions into focus should open up opportunities to treat each person with respect and fairness.

Livability is important to each of us. Making our communities livable is foundational to our Neighborhood Sys-tem. Each voice needs to have an equal forum in our system. Historically, the most challenging differences between

our residents have focused on race, with people of color most frequently given the lowest amount of respect. Yes, there are other differences in our communi-ties that affect our interactions, such as disabilities, sexual orientation, income, language, and religion. Each needs to be overcome; we have elected to tackle the most challenging of these differences first, because it has been the hardest to overcome.

The SWNI Board has endorsed a draft Racial Equity Policy and Action Plan for discussion. We need to learn how you feel about this plan: what can we redo in it to make it even more effective in achieving equity and inclusion in our larger community. When the discus-sion comes to your Neighborhood dur-ing the next three months, please attend and share your ideas. If you have ideas or concerns you would like to share directly with me, my email address is above. Next meeting:

Monday, August 3, 1 pm Multnomah Arts Center, Rm 4 7688 SW Capitol Hwy

JULY 2015 Crime Prevention and Public Safety

Fireworks can negatively impact your pets, leaving them frightened and unsettled. Follow these tips for your pets, including farm animals, to mitigate the stress of fireworks during this holiday season: Leave Pets At Home In A Quiet Place Be proactive and don’t wait for your pet to become agitated. Keep pets safely inside. Before fireworks start, pets should be placed in a cool, sheltered, quiet area with water available. Close and cover windows and secure the door. Leave a TV or radio playing at normal volume. There are some white noise machines that can buffer the sound. Be sure to remove any items that would be harmful if chewed.

Walk Early During the firework season, walk pets well before nightfall to prevent undue stress from noisy fireworks. Tag Them Make sure all pets, even indoor-only cats, are licensed and wearing an identification tag that includes your name and telephone number, along with their county license microchip information. Pay Attention Don’t leave pets outside unattended, even in a fenced yard or on a chain. Frightened pets who normally wouldn’t leave the yard may escape and become lost, or become entangled in their chain risking injury or death. Talk To Your Veterinarian Ask about other ways to help your pet cope. Help a Stray Animal If you find a stray animal, please look for identification tags, keep them with you & protect them

until you locate the owner or the county shelter can care for them. Assess the situation however. If the animal is in fear, you may not be able to safely corral them. Your safety is important.

Firework season is a challenging one for dogs, cats, and other animals. Take some additional steps to make them feel comfortable during a time when they feel insecure and scared. Some owners have performed some conditioning exercises with their dogs by exposing them to taped sounds of fireworks to good effect. There are also pet products that attempt to lessen the impact of thunder and other booming sounds.

Taking care of your pet on July 4th by the City of Portland’s Crime Prevention Program

In less than a week in June, Portland firefighters were called to over a dozen fires and at least half of those were related to the weather. Fire crews have seen fires started by cigarettes, BBQs and even an air conditioner. Our warm weather is expected to continue and PF&R hopes that you'll follow these tips to avoid fire.

Smoking: If you smoke, please dispose of cigarettes in a proper ash tray (metal, glass, or receptacles created specifically for cigarette disposal) or a metal can with a metal lid, and ensure that the item is completely extinguished. DO NOT put cigarettes out in potted plants or flick into bark dust. Outdoor Cooking Ensure that the outdoor cooking surface is kept well away from structures and never leave it unattended. Do not add lighter fluid to a fire. Once cooled, dispose of ashes in a metal container with a metal lid and store well away from any structure. Electrical equipment During a warm spell it can be easy to overload electrical equipment. Don't use extension cords as they can heat up and cause a fire. Instead, use a power strip with a breaker. Don't plug too many items into one outlet. If your breaker trips, you may have too many items drawing power through it. Never tamper with breakers, they are there for your safety. If a breaker trips repeatedly for n apparent reason, call a licensed electrician. For more tips on safety visit Portland Fire & Rescue's webpage at http://www.portlandoregon.gov/fire/44467.

Fire prevention during the summer by by the City of Portland’s Fire Bureau

Skip home fireworks this year Skip the home fireworks this year. They are dangerous, frustrate your neighbors, tie up police and fire resources, and scare pets and veterans. There are a number of shows that you can attend in the Portland-metro area. See www.portlandoregon.gov/fire/fireworks for some options.

Don’t be spoofed by caller idCaller ID is helpful in identifying a caller before we answer the phone. Unfortunately, caller ID service can be used for fraud. Fraudsters use a practice known as caller ID spoofing to alter the number and name showing on caller ID. Spoofing can be used by scammers to make the caller appear to represent a legitimate organization. For example, Internal Revenue Service impersonators have used this service to trick residents into believing a government agency is calling them. The bottom line is to be skeptical when asked to provide personal or financial data by unsolicited callers even if the caller ID shows that they are from a well-known organization. Call the organization directly to follow up as advised in the preceding article.

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In 2015, the Oregon Department of Transportation will be improving highway signage and repaving sections of Interstate 5 in Portland.

SIGNAGE WORK• Begins early 2015• SW Corbett Avenue to N Lombard Street (I-5)

and the Fremont Bridge (I-405) • Improves or replaces freeway signage• Will require full nighttime freeway closures

PAVING WORK• Begins late spring/ early summer 2015• SW Capitol Highway to the Marquam Bridge (I-5)• Includes work on on-ramps, off-ramps

and some freeway bridges

GOOD TO KNOW > All lanes and ramps open during the day> Check out the online map for key nighttime closures and the latest information

> Project info line: (503) 731-4663 Este número ofrece información en español

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SWNI Public Safety Committee James Nobles, 503-936-3065, [email protected]

June's guest speaker was Central Precinct Commander Sarah Westbrook. Commander Westbrook joined the Public Safety committee for a down-to-earth talk about policing in SW Portland. In addition she addressed some of the neighborhood's concerns about the PPB commitment to community policing. Westbrook listened to concerns expressed by committee members and reaffirmed her commitment to community policing. Central Precinct has a strong desire to see officers leave their patrol cars and get out on foot to interact with the community. This was relayed to the Public Safety Committee at a previous meeting when members of the NERT group gave a brief overview of the NiLoc program, part of which consisted of officers making routine visits to communities and getting out of the cars for brief foot patrols.

Portland Police Bureau has changed from District-based (often referred to as Community based) patrolling, to Sector-based. The change was made due to staff shortages and empowers officers to go outside "their districts" to respond to non-emergency calls. Commander Westbrook gave no indication that there would be an end to the Community Liaison Officer program.

Commander Westbrook also spoke about the changing nature of police work, driven by a change in what communities want in a police force. She characterized this as a change from the "warrior" ap-proach to a "guardian" approach.

The issue of body cameras for officers was briefly discussed. The department is still evaluating equipment and regula-tions on use of cameras and storage and release of video content, which will re-quire quite a bit of computer-based re-sources.

Community Policing ReceptionInitial planning has begun for the

2015 Community Policing Reception and Kathleen Elliott has taken on the task of coordinating the event.

The Reception will be Thursday, Oc-tober 29th starting at 6:30 pm.

We need stories from SW PDX re-garding police officers to be featured at the event. Stories relating to going above and beyond, taking time to reach out to neighbors and organization, etc. Please

pass them on to the SWNI Public Safe-ty Committee or your neighborhood as-sociation.WomenStrength ClassesThe SWNI Public Safety Committee is working to organize a series of WomenStrength Self Defense classes in SW PDX. Donna Herron has taken the lead on this and the first class is planned for September.DetailsThe Portland Police Department, WomenStrength self defense classes are a series of 3 classes (i.e. 3 consecutive Wednesday's). Women may register for the class on their website or phone line. Write down the registration date on your calendar and don't forget to register. Enrollment is on first come, first served basis and only the first 40 women that register will be accepted. Specific details for this class is below.Location: Multnomah Art Center, 7688 SW Capitol Highway, Portland 97219Dates: Wednesdays, September 9th, 16th and 23rdTime: 5:45 - 9:00 pmRegistration Begins: Tuesday, August 4th at 9:00 am (online & telephone)Online: http://www.portlandoregon.gov/police/58060 Fill out online registration form.Phone: 503-823-0260For more information: Visit Portland Police Department, WomensStrength website: http://www.portlandoregon.gov/police/35911The class schedule in SW Portland: http://www.portlandoregon.gov/police/article/61827

Next Publice Satey Committee Meeting: Thursday, July 2, 7 pm Multnomah Arts Center, Room 33 7688 SW Capitol Hwy

JULY 2015Crime Prevention and Public Safety

Crime Prevention Contacts• If you are seeing suspicious activity happening now in Portland,

call the Portland Police Bureau. Contact 9-1-1 for immediate threats to life or property, crimes in progress. Otherwise call the police non-emergency number at 503-823-3333.

• Do you have concerns about ongoing crime or livability issues in your SW Portland neighborhood? Contact Jenni Pullen, [email protected], 503-823-4257.

• Want to form a Neighborhood Watch or Foot Patrol? Contact Mark Wells, [email protected], 503-823-2781.

LEARN ABOUT �Registering your party for National Night Out �Closing your street �Reserving a park �Amplified music rules �Party insurance requirements �Party activity ideas �Preventing graffiti

VOLUNTEER AWARDSSee how Portlanders are making a difference in their neighborhoods

PUBLIC OFFICIALSMayor Charlie Hales,City Commissioners,Portland Police Bureau, Portland Fire Bureau and more

FOOD, DRINKS, & GAMES for KIDS!

NATIONAL NIGHT OUTINFO FAIRCome learn how to throw a block party!

WHENThursday, July 9th, 20155:30pm-7:30pmWHERELaurelhurst ParkSE Cesar Chavez & SE AnkenyPicnic Area North of the PondMore info: (503) 823-3131, www.portlandoregon.gov/oni/nno

The City of Portland’s Crime Prevention Program presents

Have you ever considered throwing a National Night Out party? Would you like to know more about what it's all about? The City of Portland’s Crime Prevention Program is hosting a National Night Out (NNO) Information Fair on Thursday, July 9th. In addition to learning how you can participate in NNO or throw a block party this summer, we will also be awarding volunteers who have made a difference in their neighborhood. Please join us! The purpose of NNO is for neighbors to get to know one another and become more engaged in what’s happening in the neighborhood. It is an annual celebration where the community gathers at small block parties or neighborhood events to strengthen their relationships with one another in the spirit of creating safer neighborhoods. Additionally, the Portland Police and Fire Bureau try to make it to all parties where their presence is requested. The official day for National Night Out is Tuesday, August 4th. If you do not plan to throw a party, there may be a neighborhood association event that you can attend. Key information:• Register your party from 6/2-

7/21/15 with the City of Portland’s Crime Prevention Program at www.portlandoregon.gov/oni/nno.

• In addition to the Tuesday, August 4th, date, you can also host a NNO party from Friday, July 31st through Sunday, August 9th in Portland.

• Why register? You can easily request police or firefighters at your event, noise variances, and other benefits through this process.

• Find an event near you: check www.portlandoregon.gov/oni/nno toward the end of July. SW Neighborhoods will also promote neighborhood parties in this paper.

• If you would like some party game ideas, see www.portlandoregon.gov/oni/nno.

If you want to host an official NNO party, you must register with the City of Portland. National Night Out is a fun event that brings neighbors together. Our Information Fair is a great way to find out more about an event that can have a positive impact on your neighborhood.

National Night Out Let’s get this party started

It’s been confirmed that the crime stats won’t be available again for this paper.

Statement from the Portland Police Bureau Strategic Services The Portland Police Bureau as well as most law enforcement agencies in the five county area have gone to a new law enforcement records management system, the Regional Justice Information Network (RegJIN). This RegJIN system handles all of the crime reports. Work is still being done on several of the new databases and the crime data were not available at press time.

Crime Stats aren’t available this month Recreational marijuana: rules so farby the City of Portland’s Crime Prevention ProgramAs the state of Oregon works out laws for recreational marijuana possession and use, there are a number of rules in effect when it becomes legal in this state on July 1st. • Individuals over 21 years old can

possess up to 8 ounces of usable marijuana in the home and carry one ounce in public.

• Each individual can grow up to four plants on your property.

• Recreational marijuana can’t be consumed in public places including bars or restaurants.

• Individuals can share or give away recreational marijuana, but can’t sell or buy product until licensed retail shops open in 2016.

• Individuals are prohibited from transporting marijuana across state

lines, including Washington state. • Recreational and medical marijuana

should not be confused. Recreational marijuana will be overseen by the Oregon Liquor Control Commission while the medical marijuana program is managed by the Oregon Health Authority. At this time, Measure 91 that allowed for the legalization of recreational marijuana doesn’t impact the medical marijuana program. Medical marijuana is for patients with qualifying medical conditions.

• The legalization of recreational marijuana doesn’t affect employment law.

To learn more about recreational marijuana, visit the website whatslegaloregon.com.

Crime prevention servicesby the City of Portland’s Crime Prevention Program.

When there are chronic crime issues in a Portland neighborhood that don’t abate with a call to 9-1-1 or the police non-emergency number, the City of Portland’s Crime Prevention Program is a good resource for advice and problem solving. Crime Prevention services are offered under the auspices of the Office of Neighborhood Involvement. The goal of our services is to involve residents in improving the safety and related livability in their neighborhood. Some of the major functions of our

program include:• Provide crime prevention information

and training so that residents can employ crime prevention strategies to make their homes, families, and neighborhoods safer.

• Organize neighbors in Neighborhood Watch, Foot Patrols, and other safety groups so that they become invested in their communities and take collective action when problems happen there.

• Problemsolve crime issues happening in neighborhoods. Sometimes information and referrals will help the resident resolve an issue. In other cases, it may require a prolonged effort requiring the assistance of partners such as the police and other city and county agencies. Problem-solving may also require a property evaluation and changes to the location.

If you have an issue in your Portland neighborhood, contact your Crime Prevention Coordinator. The phone numbers are listed to the right.


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SW Development ReviewCompiled by Leonard Gard from development review notices found at www.portlandoregon.gov/bds/36652Proposals:LU 15-165002 AD. Applicant proposes to construct an accessory dwelling unit, and requests adjustments to allow the ADU to be located 23 feet in front of the primary residence and to allow the ADU to contain windows htat do not match the proportion of the primary resicence, at 2802 SW Multnomah Blvd, in Multnomah.LU 15-124801 HR. Historic resource review approval to restore the copper and glass canopy above the main entry

on the front, west facade of the building, at 3030 SW 2nd Ave, in South Portland.LU 14-232296. EN M. Applicant proposes to expand n zone and protection zone, at 2132 SW Arnold St, in Arnold Creek.LU 14-139465 LDP. Applicant prposes a 2-lot land division, at vacant property north of 7505 SW 51st Ave, in Maplewood.

LU 15-109487 EN.Applicant proposes to develop 12 multi-dwelling units in three buildings. Environmental

review is required in the street for stormater disposal, at SW 10th Ave right of way adjacent to and south of 924 SW Gaines St.LU 15-175120 HR. Applicant seeks historic resource review approval for modifications to a mixed use building, at 105 SW Gibbs St, in South Portland.Decisions:LU 15-156921 AD. Adjust-ment approval to reduce a side setback, at 6824 SW 35th Ave, in Multnomah.

Community

Meals on Wheels People volunteers serveand deliver nearly 50,000 hot, nutritiousmeals to older adults in SouthwestPortland annually.

Join our volunteer team! Driversneeded every weekday at noon.Routes take about 90 minutes.Interested? Call Andrea at 503.244.3873

Hillsdale will hold its annual Community Book Sale, Sunday, July 26, at the Watershed Building, 6399 Capitol Highway, and along Capitol Highway sidewalks in the Town Center. The Hillsdale Blueberry Pancake Breakfast is at approximately the same time, 8:30 am to noon.

Book prices range from $1 to $3 with a few exceptional books priced higher. Pocket

paperbacks are five for $2. Many children’s books are priced lower.

Proceeds from the sale benefit the Hillsdale Community Foundation, which gives money fo worthy Hillsdale causes including its schools.

Books can be donated for the sale at the Hillsdale Farmers Market on Sundays July 12 and 19t, as well as mid-week on

Tuesdays, July 14 and 21 and Thursdays, July 16 and 23 at the Watershed parking pull-in on Bertha Court between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m.

Please no outdated materials including textbooks, computer manuals, travel guides, magazines and almanacs.

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JULY 2015

Buddhist MeditationCarole Melkonian, RN, L.Ac.

9:00 - 10:15 am, MondaysQiGong

Carole Melkonian, RN, L.Ac.10:15 - 11:00 am, Mondays

Stability Ball & YogaPeggy Frieze ($3)

9:10 - 10:10 am, Tues. & Thurs.Yoga

Peggy Frieze ($3)10:00 - 11:30 am, Fridays

Rhythmic ExercisePeggy Frieze ($3)

10:15 - 11:15 am, Tues. & Thurs.

Foot Clinic2nd Wednesday ($35)Call for appointment

AcupunctureCarole Melkonian, RN, L.Ac.

Mondays ($40/$50)Call for appointment

AARP 55 AliveDriving Safety

Program ($15/$20)August 17 and 18, 9am-12pm

Call to registerSenior Law Project

2nd and 4th TuesdaysCall for appointment

Senior Health InsuranceBenefits Assistance (SHIBA)

12:00 - 3:00 pm, ThursdaysCall for appointment

Volunteers Involved for the Emotional Well-being of Seniors (VIEWS)

Support GroupThursdays 10:30 to 11:30 am

A program of CascadiaBehavioral Healthcare’sOlder Adult Services

Call (503) 261-6181 to be pre-screened. Spaces are reserved.

7688 SW Capitol Hwy.503-244-52049 am - 3:30 pm, M-F

Senior Center

Senior Center Registration: Annual registration is $20 for an individual and $30 for a couple. Registration includes our monthly newsletter and is required for participation in most activities, classes and trips. Registration is open to all individuals 55 & older, or if the spouse is 55 years of age. Limited scholarships are available.

The Oregon GardensTuesday, July 710:00am – 3:45 pm$10.00 paid to Senior Center.$ 8.00 admission; seniors 60 +$ 3.00 suggested donation for Meals on Wheels box lunch or buy your lunch at the café. Sign up for lunch at time of trip registration.

Enjoy the beauty as we take a nice summer drive to the beautiful Oregon Gardens, opened in 1999. The garden includes a variety of plant species and habitats, and the only Frank Lloyd Wright home in Oregon.Sauvie Island U-PickWednesday, July 810:00 am – 3:45 pm$ 6.00 suggested donation.$ 3.00 suggested donation for Meals on Wheels sack lunch; order at sign-up.

Come with us to shop at Sauvie Island Farm and pick your favorite berries.Bamboo GardensTuesday, July 2110:00 am – 3:00 pm$7.00 suggested donation.$$ - lunch at Banks Café

Bamboo Gardens specializes in bamboos, both rare and common, at reasonable prices. Cannon BeachWednesday, July 229:00 am – 4:00 pm$15.00 suggested donation.Bring a sack lunch, or purchase lunch on your own.

Here’s your chance to visit the beautiful Oregon coast. We’ll browse the town, walk the strip, and enjoy the sandy beach.

Lunch of the Month Beaches Restaurant, VancouverTuesday, July 2811:00 am – 3:00 pm$7.00 suggested donation.

Beaches specializes in seafood and American cuisine. Enjoy your meal while viewing the scenic Columbia River. Oregon CityWednesday, July 2910:00 am – 3:00 pm$7.00 suggested donation.

Spend a day in Oregon’s first city with stop by End of the Oregon Trail, Spicer produce, Tony’s Fish Market, and OC brewery.

July Trips: Registration begins Monday, July 1 at 9:30am. Come in person to register for recreational trips. Exact change is requested. Current Senior Center Registration required for all recreational trips.

Community

Rider’s Club Trips: Public transportation can open the doors to so many opportunities to enjoy what Portland has to offer. Join us as we explore free and low-cost events around Portland, such as concerts, theatre and art exhibits. TriMet bus tickets for all Rider's Club trips are free and escorted by our Ride Ambassador who is trained to assist you. Come to the center to sign up.

Wednesday, July 8Washington ParkFree shuttle every 15 minutes. Our itinerary: The Holocaust Memorial, International Rose Test Garden, Vietnam Memorial• 10:05 Meet at Senior Center• 10:25 Board #44 in front of

Art Center• 10:45 Board Max• 10:50 Get off at Providence

Park• 11:02 Board #85,

Washington Park Loop• 11:10 Holocaust Memorial• 11:42 To Rose Garden• 12:30 To Viet Nam Memorial• 1:00 Lunch at zoo (cafe

outside the gate)• 1:45 Max to Pioneer Square• 2:26 #44 at SW 5th/Alder• 3:02 Arrive at Senior Center

Thursday, July 16Art and Conversation at the Portland Art MuseumFREE. Special exhibits: Gods and Heroes, AI WEIWEI-zodiac gold zodiac heads, plus new painting acquisitions.• 8:35 Meet at Senior Center

(enter from back parking lot)• 8:55 Board #45 in

Multnomah Village• 9:30 Coffee, tea and

conversation• 10:00 Museum opens-meet in

Whitsell Auditorium• 10:15 Lecture (topic to be

determined)• 11:15 View exhibits• 12:00 Meet in main lobby• Lunch at Elephants at

Director Park• 1:22 Board #44 at SW 5th/

Alder• 1:45 Arrive at Senior Center

Wednesday, July 22Noon Showcase at Portland 5 (Aerial Artistry)Walk through of Farmers Market and free 1 hour tour of Arts Venues. Bring lunch or buy at the market.• 10:25 Meet at Senior Center• 10:50 Board #44 at front of

Art Center• 11:15 Farmers Market• 12:00 Pendulum performing

Aerial Artistry• 1:00 One hour tour of

performance centers• 2:26 Board #44 at SW 5th/

Main• 2:45 Arrive at Senior Center

SW RideAbout ShuttleOffered in partnership with Ride Connection. Sign up at Ride Connection (503) 226-0700To/from Senior Center:Monday through Thursday8:30 - 10:00 AM pick up12:45 - 2:15 PM take homeJuly Shopping Schedule9:45 AM - 12:15 PM• 7-1 Thriftway• 7-6 Walmart or WinCo• 7-7 Raleigh Hills Fred

Meyer or New Seasons• 7-8 Safeway or Dollar Tree• 7-13 Costco or WinCo• 7-14 Value Village or JoAnn

Fabrics• 7-15 Raleigh Hills Fred

Meyer or New Seasons• 7-20 Walmart or WinCo• 7-21 Trader Joe’s or

Beaverton Fred Meyer • 7-22 Grocery Outlet or

Target • 7-27 Walmart or WinCo• 7-28 Burlingame Fred

Meyer or Barbur World Foods

• 7-29 Neighborhood House Food Box Program Site (3445 SW Moss Street)

Mark your calendar for family-friendly festivities and Multnomah Village’s “biggest little” parade in this summer’s Multnomah Days Street Festival! Multnomah Village Business Association, the Multnomah Arts Center, and many community sponsors will join together to support the 107th Multnomah Days Street Festival, which draws more than 10,000 people each year.

Festivities will take place from 8 am to 4 pm on Saturday, August 15, in Multnomah Village between SW 33rd and SW 39th on Capitol Highway. The 10-block parade starts at 10 am and features marching bands from schools and community organizations, classic cars, local performers, and a “ Head of the Pack Pooch Parade” of dogs. No parade entry fee is required, but a donation of non-perishable food to Neighborhood House’s Emergency Food Box Program is requested of participants upon check in. Groups and individuals interested in participating in the parade should contact mu ltnomahpa rade@gmai l .com by August 1st for more information.

This year, post-parade activities will offer lots of reasons to stay and play with your neighbors all afternoon. In addition to the Kid Zone, and two live music stages this year, Neighborhood House will host games and competitions that will raise awareness about their Emergency Food Box Program, such as a SNAP GAP House made of toilet paper and a food-related obstacle course. Visitors are invited to bring donations of toilet paper and canned food.

Festival attractions include:Kid Zone, hosted by the

Multnomah Arts Center, will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will feature arts and crafts as well as activities for the whole family.

Kiwanis Breakfast held at Key Bank starts at 8 a.m. Proceeds go to the Mt. Hood Kiwanis Camp for children and

adults with disabilities.Live music on the main stage

(located in the Multnomah Arts Center lower parking lot). The featured band is the

“T-Sisters," a vocally-driven, contemporary folk trio from the Bay Area. “Surviving Yesterday," a local band comprised of recent Wilson High School graduates, will also be featured at the Community Stage next to Switch Shoes and Clothing.

Annastasia Salon Cut-a-Thon (7741 SW Capitol Hwy). Annastasia’s top-notch stylists will donate their time and skills to support Neighborhood House by offering haircuts for a suggested donation of $25 (normally valued at $35

-$65) starting immediately after the parade till 4 p.m. 100% of proceeds will go to Neighborhood House’s Emergency Food Box Program.

Food Court – Visitors will enjoy a wide variety of foods and beverages while listening to live music at the food court area in the lower Multnomah Arts Center parking lot.

Wine (& beer) Garden, hosted by Sip D’Vine, will be open from noon to 10pm, with live music starting at 3 p.m. in the lower parking lot.

Multnomah Village Vine & Dine opens on Sunday, August 16 (in the Multnomah Art Center lower parking lot) at 1pm to VIP ticket holders and to the general public at 3pm. Showcasing over 30 NW wineries and artisan food purveyors, the event benefits the Multnomah Village Bloc Initiative, which focuses on accessibility and safety in the village. Get more information, a list of wineries and tickets at http://vineanddine2015.eventbrite.com

To learn more about Multnomah Days activities, visit the Multnomah Days Business Association webpage at http://multnomahvillage.org/events/multnomah-days.

Multnomah Days coming Saturday, August 15, 2015

Organizers invite the community to come play in the village

Multnomah Days marching bands bring something new and different every year.

Looking for dependable volun-teers for this year’s Multnomah Days. We will need people for a variety of jobs. Give back to your community and take part in a fun local event. To volun-teer, please contact Jason Sharp

at 503-219-6141 or email [email protected].• Chalk spaces for vendors on

Thurs 8/13 from 9am-11am• Putting up no parking signs

on Thurs 8/13 @ 11:30am

• Early morning setup of vendor spaces on Sat 8/15 @ 7am

• Parade check in on Sat 8/15 from 9-10am

• Parade Route Safety on Sat 8/15 from 9:45-11am

Volunteers Needed for Multnomah Days!

JULY 2015 Calendar

July 2015 calendar for southwest Portland

The July 11th walk will be led by Lee Buhler. From Wilson High School we will walk down Terwilliger Blvd. to SW Woods St. where we will walk on a new segment of trail built by SWTrail volunteers this June. We will then walk through the historic Lair Hill district and across the Hooley Gibbs St. pedestrian bridge to South Waterfront. Next we will inspect the new short section of the Greenway Trail and Park just recently opened. Then we will walk back up the Iowa St. trail 3 and if the weather is fine get a good view of Mt. Hood at the viewpoint. Total distance is 6 miles with 550 feet elevation gain.

Meet behind the bleachers at Wilson High School (SW Sunset Blvd. and Capitol Highway) and be ready to go at 9:00 am. Bring a snack and water and dress for the weather. Well behaved dogs are allowed. They must be on leash. For health reasons, there is no smoking on SW Trails walks.

For more information or to volunteer to lead a future walk in your neighborhood, contact Sharon Fekety, [email protected].

Co-sponsored bySW Trails PDX and Hillsdale

Neighborhood Association

SW Urban Trails WalkSaturday, July 11th, 9:00 am

Sunday, August 16th

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July 2015Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

2810:00 AM Hillsdale Farmers Market

297:00 PM SWNI Communica-tions

306:00 PM Maplewood Board7:00 PM SWNI Volunteer Recognition

17:00 PM Hillsdale7:00 PM South Portland

29:00 AM SWTrails/G.Himes Pk2:00 PM S Waterfront Farm-ers Market7:00 PM SWNI Public Safety7:00 PM SWNI Parks and Community Centers

3 49:00 AM Friends of Tryon Creek Work Party


612:00 PM Multnomah Board7:00 PM Multnomah Histor-ical Association

76:00 PM South Portland NA Transportation/Parking Permit6:00 PM Arnold Creek Spe-cial Meeting7:00 PM Arnold Creek Gen-eral7:00 PM Maplewood

86:30 PM Concert at Willamette Park7:00 PM South Portland7:00 PM Maplewood7:00 PM Hillsdale7:00 PM Crestwood

92:00 PM S Waterfront Farm-ers Market6:00 PM Marshall Park6:00 PM SPNA Comm/Fin/Pks7:00 PM Terwilliger Pkwy Discussion7:00 PM West Portland Park7:00 PM S Burlingame

10 119:00 AM SW Urban Trails Walk9:00 AM Friends of Tryon Creek Work Party


135:30 PM Ashcreek Picnic7:00 PM Hayhurst

149:00 AM Friends of Mar-quam Nature Park Work Party12:00 PM SP Riverbank7:00 PM Multnomah

156:00 PM SWNI Finance6:30 PM Concert at Willamette Park6:30 PM SWHRL Board7:00 PM SWNI Executive

162:00 PM S Waterfront Farm-ers Market

17 189:00 AM TCWC Kayak Tour9:00 AM Friends of Tryon Creek Work Party

199:45 AM Shomrei Teva at Neveh Shalom Work Party10:00 AM Hillsdale Farmers Market

207:00 PM SWNI Transporta-tion

216:00 PM SPNA Land Use7:00 PM SWNI Land Use

226:30 PM Concert at Willamette Park7:00 PM SWNI Board7:30 PM Friends of Gabriel Park


24 259:00 AM Friends of Woods Park Work Party9:00 AM Friends of Mar-quam Nature Park

268:30 AM Hillsdale Pancake Breakfast10:00 AM Hillsdale Farmers Market

27 28 296:30 PM Movie at Jackson Middle School6:30 PM Concert at Willamette Park

302:00 PM S Waterfront Farm-ers Market6:30 PM Movie at Elizabeth Caruthers Park

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297:00 PM SWNI Communica-tions

306:00 PM Maplewood Board7:00 PM SWNI Volunteer Recognition

17:00 PM Hillsdale7:00 PM South Portland

29:00 AM SWTrails/G.Himes Pk2:00 PM S Waterfront Farm-ers Market7:00 PM SWNI Public Safety7:00 PM SWNI Parks and Community Centers

3 49:00 AM Friends of Tryon Creek Work Party


612:00 PM Multnomah Board7:00 PM Multnomah Histor-ical Association

76:00 PM South Portland NA Transportation/Parking Permit6:00 PM Arnold Creek Spe-cial Meeting7:00 PM Arnold Creek Gen-eral7:00 PM Maplewood

86:30 PM Concert at Willamette Park7:00 PM South Portland7:00 PM Maplewood7:00 PM Hillsdale7:00 PM Crestwood

92:00 PM S Waterfront Farm-ers Market6:00 PM Marshall Park6:00 PM SPNA Comm/Fin/Pks7:00 PM Terwilliger Pkwy Discussion7:00 PM West Portland Park7:00 PM S Burlingame

10 119:00 AM SW Urban Trails Walk9:00 AM Friends of Tryon Creek Work Party


135:30 PM Ashcreek Picnic7:00 PM Hayhurst

149:00 AM Friends of Mar-quam Nature Park Work Party12:00 PM SP Riverbank7:00 PM Multnomah

156:00 PM SWNI Finance6:30 PM Concert at Willamette Park6:30 PM SWHRL Board7:00 PM SWNI Executive


17 189:00 AM TCWC Kayak Tour9:00 AM Friends of Tryon Creek Work Party

199:45 AM Shomrei Teva at Neveh Shalom Work Party10:00 AM Hillsdale Farmers Market

207:00 PM SWNI Transporta-tion

216:00 PM SPNA Land Use7:00 PM SWNI Land Use

226:30 PM Concert at Willamette Park7:00 PM SWNI Board7:30 PM Friends of Gabriel Park


24 259:00 AM Friends of Woods Park Work Party9:00 AM Friends of Mar-quam Nature Park

268:30 AM Hillsdale Pancake Breakfast10:00 AM Hillsdale Farmers Market

27 28 296:30 PM Movie at Jackson Middle School6:30 PM Concert at Willamette Park

302:00 PM S Waterfront Farm-ers Market6:30 PM Movie at Elizabeth Caruthers Park

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