Colored Pencils Art Culture Night

Portland's Immigrants Come Together to Showcase Diversity of Arts and Culture
America's immigrants have always unpacked new vitality and new possibilities. Colored Pencils Art Culture Night is an effort to re-assert the cultural wealth of immigrants into newcomer and settled Portland. Mark your calendars for Friday, Feb. 27, and join artists and performers in an evening of culture and art at the Center for Intercultural Organizing office, 700 N. Killingsworth, Portland.

The event is founded by Ronault L.S. (Polo) Catalani, Immigrant and Refugee Affairs Coordinator for the City of Portland, Office of Human Relations. "So much humanity depends on the vision and vocabulary of every community's musicians, writers, painters and crafters. Portland has always been an energetic port city, a commercial crossroads of indigenous nations, idealistic settlers, and optimistic immigrants," says Polo.

For more information check out The Sentinel's website at: http://www.portlandsentinel.com/?q=node/4059.
Enjoy!

The Restorative Listening Project

Hello Everyone!

 

The Restorative Listening Project is hosting their monthly listening session this coming Monday.  In honor of black history month, long-time members of Portland's black community  have been invited to come and share some of their experiences growing up and living here. The evening will begin with listening to their stories. And afterward,  a transition to the dining hall to reflect on what people so generously shared --their personal experiences. Please come and listen!

 

February 16th at First AME Zion Church, 6pm to 9pm.

4304 N Vancouver Ave

 

The location is wheelchair accessible and is on the #44 Mocks Cress Bus line.

 

Please share this broadly. We look forward to seeing you soon!

 

For more information on The Restorative Listening Project go to:  http://www.portlandonline.com/oni/index.cfm?c=45627).

 

Native Plant Sale!

The East Multnomah Soil and Water Conversation District is holding a native plant sale. You have until Sunday, Feb 11pm to place your order. Native shrubs and trees range in price from $2 to $3!

From their site...

Pre-Ordering is easy!
1. Select the plants you want and add them to your cart.
2. Check out just as you would at an online store but do not send payment.
3. Pay for and pick up your plants on Saturday, February 21st between 10am-3pm at our office 5211 North Williams Avenue, Portland.



Visit their Native Plant Sale www site to order.

Friends Of Trees Planting in Piedmont

Friends of Trees is seeking volunteers for their tree planting event on Feburary 14th in Piedmont (also Boise, Elliot, Humboldt, King and Sabin). Neighbors will plant trees in their own neighborhood.

Visit the Friends of Trees web site and click the Volunteer link. You can also contact our neighborhood coordinator Kathleen at rowlands-rugge@hotmail.com.

Although it is too late to order trees for this planting, you can visit their www site and click on "Order Street & Yard Trees" to set up an account to buy trees for your yard or parking strip. Once you set up an account, Friends of Trees will arrange for the city of Portland to inspect the planting site and issue a permit.

I'll be volunteering again this year and I hope to see you the morning of 14th!

Fix It Fair

22nd Annual Fix-It Fair is a free event designed to save you money and connect you to resources. Join your neighbors and talk to experts about how to spend less and stay healthy.

February 7, George Middle School, 10000 N Burr Ave., Portland Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.




Day long exhibits and hourly workshops provide information and resources for:
* water & energy savings,
* home & personal health,
* food & nutrition,
* community resources,
* recycling & yard care,
* lead testing & more!

Free lunch and childcare provided.

Organized by the City of Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability in partnership with other City bureaus, Energy Trust of Oregon, Pacific Power, Portland General Electric and the Portland Development Commission.