community
Vernonia Connects Invites You To Join Your
Neighbors In “Community Conversations”
Vernonia Connects is pleased
to announce the schedule for their up-
coming series of “Community Conver-
sations.” All events will be held in the
Vernonia Schools Library.
“Community Conversations” is
a series of gatherings where all commu-
nity members are invited to participate
in structured discussions about topics of
current interest and concern. The intent
of these events is to create change with-
in the community and engage citizens
through frank and open dialog.
The first “Community Conver-
sations” topic will focus on Community
Livability and will feature conversations
about Utility Rates, Emergency Pre-
paredness, Community Pride, Drug and
Alcohol Abuse, and Safety and Security.
There are two opportunities to partici-
pate in each topic. Childcare will be
provided. The complete schedule of
“Community Conversations” is as fol-
lows:
Community Livability
Oct 8 at 7 PM
Oct 13 at 2 PM
Youth and Education
Oct 22 at 7 PM
Oct 27 at 2 PM
Community Development
Nov 10 at 2 PM
Nov 12 at 7 PM
Business & Economic Development
Dec 11 at 7 PM
Dec 15 at 2 PM
In addition to “Community Con-
versations,” Vernonia Connects is work-
ing on a second initiative which calls for
the creation of a “Community Network”
which would bring together community
organizations to strengthen community
life and build a better and brighter future
for Vernonia. On November 7, 2012,
directors, board members, volunteers,
program guru’s and people who get the
job done are invited to this gathering
to learn what programs are happening
in Vernonia. The Network Gathering
will be held between 5:30-8:30 at the
Vernonia Community Learning Center.
Invites coming soon! Can’t wait? Con-
tact DeAnna Pearl at (503) 369-7370 or
Janelle Cedergreen at (503) 807-6136
for more information.
Vernonia Connects aims to
strengthen community vitality by build-
ing communication, connectivity and
collaboration among local leaders, orga-
nizations and community members.
PaintCare: Oregon’s Paint Recycling
Program Reaches Over One Million Gallons!
PaintCare’s Annual Report for
Oregon’s Paint Stewardship Program
boasts a 30% increase in the paint recy-
cling program’s second year. More than
600,000 gallons of leftovers were col-
lected during the second year. The pro-
gram has collected 1,079,136 gallons of
leftover paint throughout Oregon since
the program began in July 2010.
The report reveals that the Ore-
gon pilot program, the first of its kind in
the U.S., has shown significant increases
in both the collection of latex and alkyd
(oil-based) paint as well as the public’s
general awareness of the program.
In the second year, PaintCare set
up 11 new drop-off sites to improve the
convenience for both residents and busi-
nesses who have paint to recycle. There
are now a total of 102 drop-off sites in
Oregon , and 94% of all Oregonians live
within 15 miles of a PaintCare drop-off
site, an increase from 65% at the start
of the PaintCare program. Paint retailers
make up 70% of the drop-off sites; the
other 30% are government-run house-
hold hazardous waste facilities, solid
waste facilities, and ReStores.
“We attribute the second year’s
outstanding results to Oregonians who
take pride in their community – this in-
cludes the residents, retailers and those
involved in the administration of the
program,” said Marjaneh Zarrehparvar,
the executive director of PaintCare.
About PaintCare Inc. PaintCare
is a non-profit organization established
by the American Coatings Association to
implement Paint Stewardship Programs
on behalf of the paint manufacturers in
states that pass paint stewardship laws.
To find a drop-off site near you, visit
www.paintcare.org.
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