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Email: reviewnewspaper@gmail.com * Mail: PO Box 83068, Port. OR 97283 * Web: www.stjohnsreview.com * Phone: 503-283-5086 Page 2 * The St. Johns Review * #23 Nov. 13, 2015 PUBLISHER’S INFO/COMMUNITY NEWS Classifi ed Ads Neighborhood Grants available Holiday Events Pioneer United Methodist Church BAZAAR will be held November 13 and 14 from 9-5pm both days. Hand- made gifts, crafts, baked goods and candy. Delicious lunch served all day. Tables available. Tables avail- able. The church is located at 7528 N. Charleston. Lessons: VOICE & PIANO LESSONS: Jensen’s Voice & Piano Studio offers lessons with college credits avail- able. For an appointment or more information call Pauline at 503-286- 1168. ========================= *C LASSIFIED I NSTRUCTIONS : Classifi eds are $15 for 30 words. 15 cents each word over 30. Photos are $15 extra. No logos/ graphics. Ads are on a prepaid basis only. Call the Review at: 503-283-5086 and pay with a credit card or Mail to: PO Box 83068, Portland, OR 97283 be- fore the next deadline. Puzzle on Page 6 NATURE IN NEIGHBOR- HOODS CAPITAL GRANTS Final funding to be awarded in 2016 Capital Grants are funded by the 2006 Natural Areas bond mea- sure. Since then $13.3 million of the $15 million available has been awarded to 44 different projects that has enhanced ecology in urban areas and increased opportunities for people to experience nature close to home. With only $1.7 million remaining, 2016 will be the last funding round for Nature in Neighborhood Capital Grants. Visit the program website to learn more and download the program’s handbook and application materi- als. Timeline: Now – April 2016 – accepting let- ters of interest August 2016 – deadline for full applications (must be invited to apply) December 2016 – Metro Council will award funding for the fi nal round of Capital Grants December 2019 – all projects must be constructed and complete. An informational workshop will be held Nov. 18, 2015 from 4 to 5 p.m. at the Metro Regional Center In this optional presentation, staff will go over general program goals, what has made previous- ly funded projects compelling, program timeline and general ap- plication information. There will be time to ask questions and net- UPCOMING 2015 R EVIEW Issues Issue # Date Out: 24 25 26 Nov. 27 (Thanksgiving) Dec. 11 Dec. 24 (Christmas) November 18 December 2 December 15 #1 #2 JAN 15 JAN 29 JAN 6 JAN 20 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 FEB 12 FEB 26 MAR 11 MAR 25 APR 8 FEB 3 FEB 17 MAR 2 MAR 16 MAR 30 2015 Holiday: Article/Ad Deadline 2016 work as well. If you can’t attend this workshop, contact Mary Rose Navarro at maryrose.navarro@or- egonmetro.gov or (503) 797-1781 to discuss your project. Mary Rose is willing to provide this workshop for local communities upon request. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES The Small Projects and Com- munity Events (SPACE) Program provides grants of up to $1,500 to support conservation projects, conservation education, and com- munity events that promote natural resource conservation in the Mult- nomah Soil & Water Conservation District. Eligible applicants include non- profi t organizations, educational institutions, government agencies, and Native American tribes. The types of projects/events that are el- igible for SPACE Program funding include on-the-ground restoration or conservation projects, pollution prevention projects, education of youth and/or adults, and commu- nity events focused on improving the public’s understanding of nat- ural resource conservation. Com- pleted application forms are due on the 15th of the month. Guide- lines and materials can be found at: http://emswcd.org/grants-and- cost-share/apply/space/ The Partners in Conservation (PIC) program provides funding to support conservation projects and conservation education in the Multnomah Soil & Water Conser- vation District. $5,000-$100,000 grants are awarded annually to organizations, governments, and educational institutions. In order to be eligible for funding, proj- ects or events must be located within the District (Multnomah County lying east of the Willa- mette River) and fi t one or more of the following categories: soil erosion prevention/control, soil health, environmental education, water quality, water conservation, watershed health or habitat resto- ration. Applications are due 4:00 pm, Tuesday, December 15, 2015. More information and application materials can be found at: http:// emswcd.org/grants-and-cost- share/ Do you offer paid work in natural resources for young adults, ages 14 - 25? The Environmental Job Fair & Teen Night on December 30 from 5 – 8 p.m. at Montavilla Community Center is being or- ganized by the Youth Mentoring Collaborative (YMC), which is a group of 50+ partner organiza- tions in Portland Oregon focused on supporting youth of color and collaborating to help provide clear pathways for the next generation of diverse leaders in environmen- tal education and conservation. Continued on Page 3 “Available Grants” North Portland Meetings The following free listings are meetings for North Portland organizations. Updated information is the responsibility of each organizations. ====================================================================== A RBOR L ODGE N EIGHBORHOOD A SSN : Meet on the 3rd Thursday each month, 6:30-8pm, Kenton Firehouse, 2209 N. Schofi eld A MERICAN L EGION , S T . J OHNS POST #98 Meets 4th Tuesday, 11:00 AM, St Johns Community Ctr. 8427 N. Central. Contact Gerald 503-289-0855 B OY S COUT T ROOP 52 : Meets Tuesdays from 7-8:30 p.m. at St. Johns Christian Church, 8044 N. Richmond. We welcome boys ages 11-17. For membership info, contact Anthony at 503-913-7085. B RIDGETON N EIGHBORHOOD A SSOCIATION : General Meeting: 3rd Mondays at 8pm, Port Yacht Club, 1241 NE Marine Dr. C UB S COUT P ACK 52: Meets Mondays at St. Johns Christian Church, 8044 N. Richmond. E AST C OLUMBIA N EIGHBORHOOD A SSN : DEADLINE DATES ARE STRICT. DON’T MISS THEM! Meets the second Tuesday of each month from 7-8:30pm at the Columbia Rvr RV Park Comm. Rm, 10649 NE 13th. F RIENDS OF C ATHEDRAL P ARK N EIGHBORHOOD A SSN : General Meeting: odd months at BES Water Lab; 7pm. Board Meetings on even months at St Johns McMenamins, 7:30. All meetings on 2nd Tuesdays of the month. F RIENDS OF B ALTIMORE W OODS : General meeting: 3rd Tuesdays, 6:30pm at the BES Water Lab, 6543 N. Burlington. F RIENDS OF P IER P ARK : M EETING : Third Monday, 6:30pm at St. Johns Community Ctr., 8427 N Central H AYDEN I SLAND N EIGHBORHOOD N ETWORK : Meetings: 2nd Thursday, 7pm, at the Oxford Suites, 1226 N. Jantzen Beach Dr., Hayden Island. K ENTON B USINESS A SSN : 1st Thursday of the month, 9am at Kenton Firehouse 2nd fl . 2209 N. Schofi eld K ENTON N EIGHBORHOOD A SSN : Board Meetings: 2nd Wed., 7pm, Kenton Firehouse, 8105 N. Brandon L INNTON N EIGHBORHOOD A SSN : Meetings: 1st Wed. of odd mos; 7-9 at Linnton Comm. Ctr., 10614 NW St. Helens. *Dates are subject to change N ORTH P ORTLAND L AND U SE G ROUP : Gayla Patton, Editor $13/per year Circulation Mgr: Ginger Harris Circulation Manager: Ginger Harris; Assist Circulation Mgr: Roger Meyers. Lead writers: Gayla Patton and Barbara Quinn Contributing Writers: Jackie Larson, Jim Moulton, Michael Verbout Photos: Jim Moulton, Marshall Snyder, Jackie Larson Meets 4th Thursday of the month at Kenton Firehouse, 8105 N Brandon. 7pm N ORTH P ORTLAND S OROPTIMIST C LUB meets the 2nd Wed at 6PM at the Lung Fung Restaurant, 2025 N Lombard Street. Public welcome to attend meetings to learn more about the club. O CCUPY S T J OHNS : Meets Weds. 7:00pm at Anna Bannanas, 8716 N Lombard O VERLOOK N EIGHBORHOOD A SSN .: General Meetings: 3rd Tues of each month except Aug & Dec at Kaiser Town Hall, 7-9pm. Board Meetings: 1st Tues. each month at Overlook Hse, 3839 N. Melrose Dr. P ENINSULA O PTIMIST C LUB : Meets 1st and 3rd Mondays (except holidays) at noon at Christie’s Restaurant, 5507 N. Lombard. General public is welcome to attend meetings to learn about the club. There will be a guest speaker at most meetings. Questions—contact Sharon at 503-490-2889. P ORTLAND H ARBOR C OMMUNITY A DVISORY G ROUP Offers a gathering of thoughts on the Superfund. Concerns about the contamination in the Portland Harbor Superfund? Join the community to meet with the agencies in charge. Meetings include Informational presentations; Opportunity to render your opinion. Meet agency leaders in charge of clean up. 2nd Wednesday-Monthly at BES: 6543 N Burlington, beneath the St Johns Bridge 6:00 PM. www.portland- harborcag.info P ORTSMOUTH N EIGHBORHOOD A SSN : Board Meeting: 3rd Tues of ea mo, 6pm, Bridge Meadows, Bridge Communi- ty Room, 8502 N. Wayland P UBLIC S AFETY A CTION C OMMITTEE : Meets 4th Wed. ea. mo., 7-9pm, Kenton Firehouse, 2209 N. Schofi eld. S AFETY AND L IVABILITY T EAM (SALT) M EETINGS are the 1st Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. at the St. Johns Main Street Offi ce, 8250 N. Lombard. S T . J OHNS B OOSTERS : Gen Meetings 3rd Tues at Central Hotel, 7:30-8:30. Meal provided. Board meetings:1st Tues at 7pm at Central Hotel. S T . J OHNS L IONS C LUB : Meets 1st & 3rd Tuesdays each month at Patti’s Deli, downtown St. Johns S T . J OHNS M AIN S TREET : Meets at 8250 N. Lombard. Fore more info go to: stjohnsmainstreet.org S T . J OHNS N EIGHBORHOOD A SSOCIATION : General Meeting is 2nd Mon. at the St. Johns Community Ctr, 8427 N. Central. U NIVERSITY P ARK B USINESS A SSOCIATION : Meets in 2014: 2/25; 4/22; 6/24; 9/23; 11/18 at 7pm at Darcy’s at the corner of Fiske/Lombard from 6-7:30pm. U NIVERSITY P ARK N EIGHBORHOOD A SSOCIATION : Meets: Jan., Apr., July & Oct on 4th Monday 7pm at the Chiles Center at the UP, 5000 N. Willamette Blvd.