A bit nippy

Ah the joys of winter snow in Portland. Guess it's time to get out the broom and clear the deck - [but it's so pretty I might wait a bit.]

Seriously - be careful if you are out driving - black ice [the kind you can not see] is very dangerous - it just looks like wet road but it's ICE!

Voter Registration Deadline Approaching

Are you registered in Oregon?

Do you need to update your registration [moved? changed your name?]

You must do this by October 12

and you can do it online: http://oregonvotes.org/

[you can check your current info on this site]

If you prefer to do in on paper - I have forms available...contact me

Columbia Slough Events

Do you know a nature-loving toddler?
Tadpole Tales Encourage their sense of wonder and discovery at Tadpole Tales this October.

A specially designed program for parents and children ages 3-5, Tadpole Tales introduces little ones to the wonders of nature through hands-on exploration and inquiry. Join us for a short story, engaging activities, and fun take-home crafts. Themes will focus on autumn, from birds and bugs to frogs and leaves. Encourage your child’s natural curiosity for nature with this delightful parent-child program! $3 admission/donation per child.

Wednesdays in October, 10am - 11:30am
Whitaker Ponds Nature Park, 7040 NE 47th Ave, Portland OR 97218
RSVP please to Leslie at intern@columbiaslough.org

10/6: Pond Life
10/13: Leaves
10/20: Worms
10/27:Spiders

Upcoming Events

Twilight Canoe the Slough
Wednesday, Oct 6th, 6-8:30pm

Naturescaping Basics Workshop
Saturday, Oct 16th, 9am-1pm

Owl Prowl
Friday, Oct 22nd, 7-9pm

more info here: www.columbiaslough.org | 503.281.1132

September Meeting

Monday, September 13, 2010
7 PM @ Columbia Pioneer School
716 N. Marine Dr., Portland, OR

AGENDA:

A short discussion of the need to report crime.

Bridgeton Neighborhood Updates:

The latest plans for CRC-What we need to do now
The changes proposed for the Bridgeton Promenade
Discuss the latest request for support from Pen2
The Magnolia at the school and proposed levee changes at the school

Action item:

Form a committee to work on a neighborhood disaster response plan



If you have questions or comments, please send an e-mail to
Leslie Sawyer,
Co-Chair, Bridgeton Neighborhood Association
parafriend@comcast.net

Matt Whitney,
Co-Chair, Bridgeton Neighborhood Association
bridgeton.neighborhood@comcast.net

Reminder about the Foreclosure Townhall 8/31

Foreclosure Town Hall with our Rep. Tina Kotek and Special Guest Congressman Blumenauer tomorrow. [August 31]

At the St. Johns Community Center from 6-8pm.

Lots of good information and organizations on hand to answer questions.

If you or anyone you know are facing foreclosure - or you just want info - you should attend