ibridgeton: August 2012

Wednesday, August 15, 2012

Let's Party on the Block This Saturday

Time to party!

It's the 5th Annual Bridgeton Neighborhood/Roth Estates Block Party

Saturday, August 18 | 3 pm - 8 pm

Where – The green space at the end of 4^th avenue

We provide – Music, fun, hamburgers, hotdogs, condiments, water and ice

You Bring – Your family & friends, your own party to the party, blankets or chairs to sit on, sides to share.

Join us and give a big shout out thank you to Roth Estates, Bridgeton Association and Channel’s Edge for their contributions.

See you there!

If you have questions or comments, please send an e-mail to:

Leslie Sawyer,
parafriend@comcast.net
503-314-2137

Dustin Pruitt
djpruitt@gmail.com
Co-Chairs, Bridgeton Neighborhood Association

Thursday, August 09, 2012

Seaport Celebration

August 18^th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Port of Portland’s Terminal 4.

You'll enjoy live music and entertainment, interactive displays and demonstrations, face painting, a photo booth with costumes, free giveaways and prizes, carts selling international foods and much more!

Participants can try their hand at welding or grind their own wheat using a bike.

Where else can you get on the water for a $10 Portland Spirit cruise that will visit Oregon’s only international container facility?

Seaport Celebration

August 18, 2012

10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Port of Portland Terminal 4, 11040 N Lombard, Portland

www.seaportcelebration.com

Tuesday, August 07, 2012

News About Noise From PIR

Late-night Drag Races—Hours Extended until Midnight!

Starting immediately, PIR has extended the late-night Drag Races until midnight—these races are each Friday and Saturday night. In 2011, City Commissioner Nick Fish agreed to cease all PIR racing after 10 pm to comply with city park noise ordinances.

The Kenton Neighborhood Association [KNA] is in the process of learning about this change.

Mark Wigginton, PIR Manager will answer questions on the changes at the upcoming KNA Board Meeting, August 8^th, 7:00 PM, Kenton Historic Firehouse, public is welcome to attend.

This impacts on us too as we hear that noise in this neighborhood!

Try to attend the Kenton meeting and if the noise bothers you.....:

To make a noise complaint call Noise Hotline: 503-823-7350 ext 6.

Friday, August 03, 2012

Late Breaking Info! Free Health Care 8/4/12

Compassion North Portland

Saturday, August 4th

8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Roosevelt High School

Tomorrow, August 4, at Roosevelt High School, there is a free medical, dental, and optical care clinic called Compassion North Portland. Services are open to all but we especially want to serve those with little or no health insurance.

If you or someone you know needs:

a sports physical, a foot care exam, or an immunization
a dental exam, cleaning, or extraction -- or a simple denture repair
an eye exam or glasses adjustment

then come to Roosevelt between 8.30 a.m. and 2.00 p.m. Note: appointment slots will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis, so the earlier you come the better your chance of being seen.

Also provided for those receiving healthcare services are a free lunch and free child care.

All are welcome to come for the Social Service Fair, an opportunity to meet local medical, financial, legal and other service providers. Free haircuts will also be available in the Fair.

Compassion North Portland is being offered by a collaboration of churches in North Portland, in partnership with Roosevelt High School and many businesses, nonprofits, and individuals in our area. Our goal is simply to serve our community, and we recognize that healthcare is one of the greatest needs today. Compassion North Portland is one way to try to address those needs. Over 300 of your friends and neighbors will be volunteering to make this a great experience for you.

See you there!

Thursday, August 02, 2012

August Slough Activites

The lazy days of August are upon us, which means it's time to relax by the Slough! Join us this month for some enjoyable excursions:

Bat Night - this Friday!
Nadaka Community Festival
Subs on the Slough
Bring Your Own Boat Paddle
Or check out photos from last week's Regatta

Bat Night

Friday, August 3, 7:30-9:30pm
Whitaker Ponds, 7040 NE 47th Ave

It's batty that we still have spots available! Sign up now to bring your family with kids aged 5+ for a nighttime hike all about bats. We'll search for these flying mammals with a handheld bat detector. $5 suggested donation.

Nadaka Community Festival

Saturday, August 11, 9am - 3pm
Nadaka Nature Park, NE 174th & Glisan

Celebrate new parks in Gresham with this community festival at Nadaka Nature Park! Help pull weeds from 9am - noon, then enjoy hot dogs, live music, kid's activities, and community information from noon to 3pm. The Council will be hosting a table at this fun event.

Subs on the Slough

Friday, August 17, 11:30am - 1pm
Columbia Slough Trailhead, 16650 NE Airport Way

Join the Portland Water Bureau and the Columbia Slough Watershed Council for a free lunchtime tour. Learn about protecting Portland’s underground drinking water source in the Columbia Slough Watershed, and view the solar array that helps off-set the Portland Water Bureau's energy needs. Lunch is provided at picnic tables along the scenic Columbia Slough trail. Advanced registration required; suitable for adults and children 10 & up.

Bring Your Own Boat Paddle

Wednesday, August 22, 5:30-7:30pm
Simpson Launch, 11198 NE Simpson

Have you been out to the "secret" launch on NE Simpson yet? Bring your canoe or kayak to join this group paddle exploring the mysterious nooks and crannies in the Upper Slough. RSVPs requested; $5 suggested donation. No equipment is available to borrow.

Regatta Recap

Thank you to all 477 people who came out to the St Johns Launch last Sunday for the Council's 18th annual Columbia Slough Regatta! Over 210 boats launched with festive balloons attached, and families enjoyed the free t-shirts, free snacks, lemonade, and community information. Congratulations to Carol H, our raffle winner who went home with over $470 worth of prizes!

If you'd like to see photos from the event, check out the Council's Facebook page. You might even see yourself out on the water!

Wednesday, August 01, 2012

Seaport Celebration!!

Seaport Celebration–Explore Portland's Working Waterfront with two weekends of fun!

It's time for THE family-friendly waterfront event of the summer! Seaport Celebration, presented by Gunderson, returns for its sixth year and you are invited to join in the fun.

Come inside the fences of an active marine terminal, normally closed to the public, to explore the working waterfront with activities and excitement for all ages – face painting, games, prizes, big equipment, international food carts, $5 jet boat tours, $10 Portland Spirit cruise and so much more!

The two hour Portland Spirit Cruise will take attendees up the Willamette River and into the Columbia River to get a look at Oregon's only international container facility from the water. We will begin boarding for the cruise at 10:45 a.m. and depart at 11 a.m. Tickets can be purchased on-line prior to the event are available on a first come, first serve basis.

Jetboat rides will leave every 15 minutes beginning at 10:30 a.m. with the last one leaving at 2:30 p.m. Collection for the jet boat tours will be required at the event.

Be a Seaport Sleuth!

On Saturday, August 4 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Portlanders will have the chance to be a Seaport Sleuth! A city-wide scavenger hunt will take you to locations connected to Portland's working waterfront. When all five locations have been found, participants will be entered in to win one of three $500 gift certificates!

Ready to jump on board? Click below for all the details!

Be a Seaport Sleuth Scavenger HuntSaturday, August 4
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Seaport CelebrationSaturday, August 18
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Terminal 4
11040 N. Lombard Street
Portland, OR 97203

Event details
http://www.portofportland.com/Mar_Sprt_Clbrtn.aspx