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October 2013 NEWS MAPLEWOOD NOTEBOOK April Hill Park Improvements (Continued from Page 1) Maplewood Neighborhood As- sociation chairwoman Jill Gaddis stated that a mere $28 donation per household in the localized area would more than cover the matching funds. But the group is constrained by various factors, including costs and potential nuisance, from an all-out direct mail or door-to-door campaign to the neighborhood. “We want to get the word out that it’s not the amount of money you give, it’s the giving itself,” said Gaddis. “Recently, a young man contributed ten dol- lars because that’s all he could afford, and that means as much to us as a thousand dollar con- tribution.” The group recently held a fundraiser, “Arf in the Park,” on Sunday, Sept. 22 that featured a variety of services and games oriented to the neighborhood’s four-legged friends. The event was geared to dog owners and offered education on new rules related to proper park etiquette for canines, with park rangers present who de- scribed leash laws. The group distributed doggy poop bags, bandannas, and a host of other free gifts donated by local merchants who cater to pets. Despite rain and strong winds, the event was a success according to organizers. Proceeds raised from the Arf in the Park’s sale of raffle tickets were earmarked for the match- ing funds campaign. “I realized as we were or- ganizing the event that it fit perfectly within the mission of our Friends of April Hill Park project. We’re trying to allow the whole community, including pets, to enjoy this public space,” Gaddis said. The group is hosting a silent auction on Oct. 26 from 7:00 to OHSU Students Assess Community Needs (Continued from Page 1) a growing problem everywhere and families are forced to choose between paying bills and buying nutritious foods. Special diets or cultural meals may not always be available or affordable either. Parsons Farm Stand in Multnomah Village does accept SNAP and WIC vouchers but closes October 31. And currently, no grocery su- permarkets are within walking distance. (Safeway on Southwest Barbur Boulevard and Capitol Hill Road is slated to reopen in November.) Transportation Topography and connectability are the main issues with South- west transportation. Environmental regulation, bud- get cuts, and reduction in human The Southwest Portland Post • 7 10:00 p.m. at Maplewood Coffee and Tea, 5206 SW Custer Street, to raise funds for the project. Gaddis and the organizers are calling for the community to do- nate antiques and other items of value for the event. Admission is $30 for pre-sale tickets and $35 at the door. Neighbors can make online financial contributions to the effort or inquire about silent auction donations by visiting SWNI.org/aprilhillpark. The group is also organizing an Indiegogo campaign that will feature a video appeal for fund- ing for the park upgrades. Indi- egogo is a crowd-sourced fund- raising platform that appeals to a variety of nonprofit projects. Local neighbors are providing videography and design for the campaign free of charge. Gad- dis expects the group’s project to go live on the Indiegogo site a few weeks after completion of video production. resource services contribute to lack of sidewalks, trails and safe routes. And many improvements are the fiscal responsibility of the homeowner. This leads to social isolation, less physical activity, and less access to food and health services. Bureau of Transportation, the Southwest Community Health Clinic, and SWNI (Southwest Neighborhoods, Inc.).” This report was presented at the SWNI Board meeting in August. A full copy of the report and poster may be accessed at the SWNI office, website, or by calling Sylvia Bogert at 503-823-4592. 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