North Portland Sunday Parkways

Get your bikes ready!!

June 22, 2014 ~ 11am-4pm (9.5 miles)

Cruise along the scenic Willamette Boulevard, and then glide towards Peninsula, Arbor Lodge, Kenton, Columbia Annex and McCoy Parks to enjoy an array of activities, food, music, vendors and fun.

Join in at any point along the route and enjoy the day!

STREET SALE!!

This Saturday, May 31st, is the 1st of what will be an annual STREET SALE!!

From 9AM to 3PM, many on Bridgeton Road will be selling "stuff."

Think of it as a yard sale in an area where few of us have yards :)

Bridgeton Road is just north of, and parallel to, Marine Drive.....

Come see what goodies you can find....

Trash Be Gone!!

Don't forget!  Clean out your own space this week and get that stuff ready to be carried to the dumpster this coming Saturday, May 10th from 9 AM to 3 PM.

Then after you do that, help someone else or help clean our street of weeds, trash, etc.

May 10th is the day to beautify our neighborhood!!

Clean Up Time Is Coming !!

Bridgeton Neighborhood
Spring Clean Up
 Saturday, May 10
9am to 3pm
 

Pitch in and help clean up to keep our beautiful neighborhood beautiful. Work parties will clean the triangle & the Bridgeton Slough at Gantenbein Ave and Marine Drive and along Bridgeton Road and Marine Drive.

There will be three drop boxes.
One at either end of the neighborhood and one for the cleanup of the corner of Bridgeton and Gantenbein.

This year we are strongly encouraging recycling materials.
We will have a special location for recyclable metals, electronics & appliances.

Three secure shred boxes will be at Channel’s Edge for your convenience.
( A $ donation for the document shredder is strongly encouraged to help defray costs).

WE NEED VOLUNTEERS!
Email Matt Whitney or give him a call: 503.285.3296 

Sponsored by
Bridgeton Neighborhood Association &North Portland Neighborhood Services

 

The BNA Wants YOU! Get Involved. Join the BNA Board and Keep Bridgeton a Thriving & Unique Neighborhood
The Bridgeton Neighborhood Association is vital to addressing the issues affecting the livability and quality of life in our unique neighborhood. The BNA is a community organization working on the  issues and needs of our neighborhood: the environment, land use, safety and security. We're looking new board members who want to make a difference and build Bridgeton's capacity to take action to move forward our priorities.

Being a board member doesn't have to be a huge time commitment. Contribute your energies on projects that match your skills and interests and help make the decisions that make Portland's smallest neighborhood the city's best kept secret.

If you want to add your voice, contact Leslie Sawyer

Leslie Sawyer
parafriend@comcast.net
Chair, Bridgeton Neighborhood Association

Education Plus Fun In Our Watershed

Columbia Slough Watershed Council March 12, 2014

Slough 101: March 15th  - Get to know your watershed! We have just a few spots left! Come learn from over eight local experts and see the watershed as it was and is today. This FREE workshop covers the history, water, wildlife, and current issues of the Columbia Slough Watershed. Presenters will lead hands-on activities including a tour of a pump station and macroinvertebrate discovery. Pre-registration is required for this free workshop, and light refreshments will be provided. Suitable for adults and teens 14 & up. Time: 9am - 12: 45pm Location: Multnomah County Drainage District 1880 NE Elrod Dr Portland, OR 97211 Sponsored by City of Portland Bureau of Environmental Services and the Portland Water Bureau. FREE; Registration Required Tadpole Tales (Ages 3-5) Wednesdays March- May 10-11am. Don't miss this nature discovery program for little explorers ages 3-5. Watch birds fly overhead, search for hidden animal homes, and learn about local trees and flowers. Themes change each week and locations vary each month.  Suggested donation/child is $3; adults free. Locations: March: Whitaker Ponds 7040 NE 47th Avenue, Portland, OR 97218 April: Columbia Children’s Arboretum: 10040 NE 6th Dr. Portland, OR May: Columbia Slough Water Quality Facility: 19619 NE Sandy Blvd Learn more and sign up here. Slough Tour: Water Flow Tuesday, March 18th 4-5 PM. Learn about the history of water control in the Portland area and get an up-close look at the people, machines, and structures that keep parts of NE Portland and Gresham from flooding. Co-hosted by the Columbia Slough Watershed Council and the Multnomah County Drainage Districts, this tour led by a District Engineer highlights the water flow of the Columbia Slough waterway and the levees and pumps that maintain water levels. Free, pre-registration requested, suitable for ages 10 and up. Please dress for the weather. Register here It's Planting Time - We Need YOU! The ground is soft and the time is right! The Council is busy taking advantage of planting season and we need your help.  Volunteers are needed at a number of upcoming restoration events.  If you have a group of people you'd like to organize - please contact Hanna Davis at: hanna.davis@columbiaslough.org We'll be at three locations in March and April.  Come play in the mud and help us plant natives in the watershed! Planting at Peninsula Crossing Trail in N. Portland Mar. 22, 10:00 AM-1:00 PM Earth Day Stewardship at Force Lake April 26, 9:00am - 1:00pm Earth Day Stewardship at Wilkes Park April 26, 10:00am - 1:00pm Upcoming Events Calendar: March     Slough 101 March 15th, 9:00 AM-12:45 PM     Slough Tour: Waterflow March 18th, 4:00-5:00 PM     Stewardship Saturday (Planting) March 22, 10:00 AM-1:00 PM April     Site Planning Workshop April 6th, 1:00-5:00 PM     Brunch With the Birds April 11th, 10:00 AM-1:00 PM     Earth Day Stewardship at Force Lake April 26, 9:00am - 1:00pm     Earth Day Stewardship at Wilkes Park April 26, 10:00am - 1:00pm     Bring Your Own Boat Paddle April 30th, 5:30-7:30 PM May     Rain Gardens Workshop May 4th, 1:00-5:00 PM     Slough Tour: Bird Walk May 6th, 8:00-10:00 AM     Cycle the Well Field May 31st, 8:45 AM-1:30 PM (SAVE THE DATE) June     Explorando el Columbia Slough June 14th, 1:00-5:00 PM     Bring Your Own Boat Paddle June 24th, 5:30-7:30 PM Get Involved! Paddle Team It's getting warmer and we'll be out on the water with many paddling events soon!  Join the team and help guide our kayak and canoe trips.  Paddle Team Training: Wed, April 23rd 3-6 PM (Not free but interested?  Contact us and we'll arrange another training option.) Interested? Reply to this email and let us know. Like (or Love) the Slough! Stay in touch - check us out on Facebook and "like" the Council.  Phones Out We are currently experiencing static disturbance on our phone line.  Please leave a voice message - we are able to receive messages. 503.281.1132 Visit our Website For more information: Visit our Website or call us at 503.281.1132 7040 NE 47th Ave Portland, OR 97218