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Pioneer United Methodist Church
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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:
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Jensen’s Voice & Piano Studio offers
lessons with college credits avail-
able. For an appointment or more
information call Pauline at 503-286-
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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-
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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.
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“Available Grants”
North Portland Meetings
The following free listings are meetings for North Portland organizations.
Updated information is the responsibility of each organizations.
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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.