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Humboldt Neighborhood Spring Clean-up - Sat April 28th

By Will

Spring Clean up Event! Hosted by the Humboldt Neighborhood Association.

When: Saturday, April 28, 2012: 9am - 2pm
Where: 5308 N. Commercial Ave. (former Masonic Lodge, behind the Chapel Pub)
What you
CAN Bring*:
Mixed waste, scrap metal, building materials, bikes, reusable items

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Free Gardening Workshops

By Will

The workshops are part of Metro’s natural gardening program, which offers a range of free resources to the community about how to garden without harmful chemicals and protect our kids, our pets and our waterways. You can find instructional videos, free publications, coupons to local gardening stores and more at www.oregonmetro.gov/garden.

Gardens of eatin’: basic vegetable gardening

Saturday, April 7, 10 to 11:30 a.m.
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June Key Delta Community Center Art Exhibit April 13-15

By Will

June Key Delta Community Center cordially invites you to the center’s first gallery show art exhibit featuring Portland artist Bill Rutherford

<strong>Where: 5940 North Albina Ave (Corner of Albina Ave and Ainsworth St)

When: April 13-15, 2012</strong>

  • Friday, April 13, 4pm to 8pm
  • Saturday, April 14, 3pm to 7pm
  • Sunday, April 15, 3pm to 7pm
  • June Key Delta Community Center

University of Portland’s 18th Annual Reading Fair on Sunday, April 15

By Will

University of Portland’s 18th annual Reading Fair is set for Sunday, April 15 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Chiles Center. The event is free and open to the public, and hosted by Kappa Delta Pi, the education honor society. Every child attending will receive a free, new book of their choice.

The fair’s theme, “A Reader Can Weather Any Season,” is designed to be an integrated approach to literacy that will engage students from pre-kindergarten to middle school. Kid-friendly events throughout the day include arts, crafts and games that focus on reading, as well as an obstacle course.
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Solarize NE Workshops & Registration

By Will

This season, Solarize NE has completed contracts for 18 homes, with a total of 52,790 kW installed! Come to a workshop or simply register online for a free site assessment, and your house could be next.

Solarize.NECoalition.org/Registration
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April 3rd: “Components of a Healthy Community” at 7pm

By Will

Exploring Economic Development Part III: Components of a Healthy Community Education, Health Care, Food, Transportation, Capital, Jobs and Housing

The Northeast Coalition of Neighborhoods (NECN) invites the community to connect with North and Northeast Portland’s leading practitioners for dynamic presentations and discussions about trends and resources in: education, health care, food, transportation, capital, jobs and housing. Join two focus areas to both learn and share your knowledge as we begin a community asset mapping project. Create your own new connections as we discuss the components of a healthy community!

When: Tuesday, April 3rd, 7pm to 9pm, Doors Open at 6pm for networking and snacks
Where: OAME, 4134 North Vancouver Ave.
Who: The Community Economic Development Council of the Northeast Coalition of Neighborhoods

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