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6 • The Southwest Portland Post NEWS February 2013 Southwest coalition awards 12 small neighborhood grants By Lee Perlman The Southwest Portland Post Southwest Neighborhoods, Inc. last month awarded a total of $10,585 to 12 projects under the Neighborhood Grants program. The funds, allocated from the City of Portland’s General Fund through the Office of Neighborhood Involvement, are distributed through SWNI and the City’s six other neighborhood offices and coalitions. They are awarded to neighborhood associations and other community groups for projects that are likely to “in- crease the capacity” of the organization, encourage partnerships, and encourage participation by “under-represented communities.” The winners were selected from among 22 applicants requesting a total of $20,325. All but two of the grants were for less than the amount request- ed. The grants were as follows: Neighborhood House: $1,500 for operation of the Jackson SUN School program. Home Forward: $536 for a National Night Out celebration at Ruth Haefner Plaza. Multnomah Arts Center: $1,465 for a performance by the Shakespeare Lib- eration Army as senior entertainment and outreach. Multnomah Neighborhood Associa- tion and Friends of Spring Garden Park: $550 for “People in the Park,” a variety of events intended to encourage use of the park. Maplewood Neighborhood Associa- tion: $775 for “Arf in the Park,” an effort to make dog owners stewards of April Hill Park through social activities. Tryon Creek Watershed Council: $650 for a day of volunteer restoration work. Mary Rieke Elementary School: $1,829 for their Outdoor Classroom. HILLSDALE NOTEBOOK (Continued from Page 1) MJCC sportsplex receives nod Mittleman Jewish Community Center representatives sought sup- port for a letter the group wishes to submit to the city to extend the temporary permit for the Sportsplex at 6651 SW Capitol Hwy. The 22,000-square foot, climate- controlled indoor sports facility also is called the Bubble. The community center got unanimous support for its permit renewal. “They’re a good neighbor, and we The classroom will include seating beneath a shelter, rain barrels and a hanging vegetable garden. Volunteers and other grant dollars will help sup- port the project. South Burlingame Neighborhood Association: $410 for a National Night Out celebration. Bridlemile Neighborhood Associa- tion: $400 for a movie night at Hamilton Park. Homestead Neighborhood As- sociation: $220 for parks preservation and a National Night Out celebration. Marshall Park Neighborhood As- sociation: $1,500 toward restoration of playground equipment to Marshall Park. Crestwood Neighborhood As- sociation: $750 for movies at Dickinson Park. This may be the last year during which grants are available. Mayor Charlie Hales has called for all bureaus to recommend 10 percent cuts to their budgets, and the Grant Program is a potential target for such cuts. Jillian Daley contributed to this story. want to support them,” Apenes said. Work party Feb. 28 at George Himes Park Chili cook-off Feb. 6 at The Watershed In other business at the meeting, Apenes announced that the neighbor- hood association is hosting a chili cook- off at 6:30 p.m., just before the group’s 7 p.m. Feb. 6 meeting. Anyone can bring their prized chili to the event, held at The Watershed at Hillsdale, 6388 SW Capitol Hwy. The meeting agenda will include Or- egon Department of Transportation’s planned reconstruction of the Vermont Street and Newbury Street bridges along Barbur Boulevard. Fred Meyer employees, neighbors and Parks & Recreation staffers are teaming up for a work party at George Himes Park to remove inva- sive species such as ivy. The first shift of the Feb. 28 event is 9 a.m. to noon and the next is 1 to 4 p.m. at the 32-acre park, with volunteers meeting at Terwilliger Boulevard and Nebraska Street. Closed-toed shoes and rain gear are recommended. Gloves and tools will be provided. For more informa- tion, email Don Baack, baack@q.com. 503-244-6933 PoSt A to Z BuSineSS CARd diReCtoRy 503-244-6933 Your Ad Here Just $69/month for a Year! Fox Accounting & Tax Services, Inc. (503) 246-6994 10151 SW Barbur Blvd., Suite 106D Portland, OR 97219 connie@foxaccountingandtax.com $25 Off Income Tax Preparation For new clients presenting this coupon When you come in by February 15th 2013 LTC# 5289-C Connie Fox, EA YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD HANDYMAN 20 years in Multnomah Village! “Call Kenny!” Kenneth S. Morse CCB License #195820 503-939-5452 morseks@aol.com Excellent SW Portland references