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Fun Facts: April
• April Fools Day pranks include the BBC running a news piece about spaghetti being farmed in Sweden and another about flying penguins.
• Flowers of April are the daisy and sweet pea – the birthstone the diamond.
• April comes from the Latin word aperire, which means to open. This is in reference to the many flowers that bloom in the month.
• On 6 April 1896 the first Olympics of the modern era were held in Athens after a break of 1,500 years.
• April 26,1986 the Chernobyl Nuclear Plant in the Ukraine exploded. The radioactive cloud created forced a 300-mile radius to be evacuated.
• April 15,1912 the Titanic hit an iceberg in the Atlantic and sank. Only 700 of the 2,224 passengers were rescued.
• Famous people born April include Chaie Chaplin, Leonardo da Vinci, Maya Angelou, Hans Christian Anderson, Shirley Temple, and Marvin Gaye
• April 11, 1970 Apollo 13 launched, 56 hours later it ran into difficulties. The often misquoted line “Houston, we’ve had a problem here” was said.
• April 12, 1961 that the first human went into space. Russian Yuri Gagarian travelled 187 miles above the Earth in the spacecraft Vostok I.
• April 26,1564 the most influential writer of all time – William Shakespeare. was born, he went on to write 36 plays and 154 sonnets.
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Upcoming Meetings in
Central Northeast Neighbors
Meetings are being held through Zoom. Please look at the Neighborhood Association Websites for updates.
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Central Northeast Neighbors (CNN) contact Ronda
Sumner Neighborhood Association (SAN) contact Ronda
Madison South Neighborhood Association (MSNA) Click here
Beaumont Wilshire Neighborhood Association (BWNA) Click here
Friends of Wilshire Park Playground Project, Click here
Rose City Park Neighborhood Association (RCPNA) Click here
Hollywood Neighborhood Association (HNA) Click here
Grant Park Neighborhood Association (GPNA) Click here
Central Northeast Neighbors Community Connects Gathering TBD
Central Northeast Neighbors Land Use & Transp. Comm. 4th Thurs Zoom
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Portland Landlord-Tenant Law Training
As with any area of the law, landlord/tenant law is complex and nuanced. The free training sessions funded by the Rental Services Office provide a general overview of basic information relating to the specified topic. They are not designed or intended to provide a rental housing provider with everything they need to know to engage in the business of renting residential property, nor do they serve to replace professional legal advice relating to a specific issue or situation. Rental Services Office staff can provide the names and contact information of community partners and organizations that provide more in-depth training and/or legal services.
Additional free training sessions will be offered as resources permit. If you would like to be included on an email distribution list to receive general information announcements, including but not limited to future training opportunities.
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Do you Need a Notary Public?
We have you covered.
Central Northeast Neighbors can help you. Our Ronda Johnson is a Notary! This is a free service from Central Northeast Neighbors. Please contact her for more information about doing curb side notaries during
Covid-19 quarantine.
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Clean up Efforts in the Hollywood District from the Hollywood Boosters
PORTLAND, Ore– The Hollywood Boosters Business Association took a part of the day to cleanup the outside of what was Reo’s Ribs Restaurant in Northeast Portland. The popular BBQ spot was in an eye-catching building on 42nd and Sandy , it had a second arson event on November 23, 2020. The first time the building was torched was in 2017. 20 or more members of the Boosters organization repainted the building today removing the graffiti spray painted in Red and Black.
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How to find a COVID-19 vaccine
OHA has launched a new page to help you get vaccinated. The new "How to Find a Vaccine" page — available in English and in Spanish — guides you through the process, identifying:
- Who can get a vaccine.
- Why to create a Get Vaccinated Oregon account.
- Where to find a vaccine.
The page also includes information about preparing for a vaccine appointment and what you can expect afterward.
People in Phase 1B, Group 7 eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccine starting April 5
All individuals listed in Phase 1B, Group 7 can begin getting vaccinated against COVID-19. Individuals meeting these criteria can use the following resources to get linked to vaccine information in their communities:
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How to Find a COVID-19 Vaccine: A page that allows you to determine your eligibility, create a Get Vaccinated Oregon account and locate a vaccine provider in your community.
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211: A resource that you can use to uncover vaccine registration information if you are unable to use the Get Vaccinated Oregon tool.
For more information click here
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SUMNER ASSOCIATION OF NEIGHBORS CARE BAG
There are many living in communities all around Portland that face challenges each and every day and because of COVID-19 have had a more difficult time.
Could you imagine going through your daily routine without some of the basics like water, toothbrush, and toothpaste?
Sumner Association of Neighbors received a Resiliency Grant and wanted to put together a care bag for people down on their luck that will provide some much needed everyday items and remind people that there are people that really do care.
If you would like to have a Care Bag or know someone that you would like to give one to, such as seniors, homeless and people that just need a little something to make their lives a little easier, please contact Ronda Johnson at rondaj@cnncoalition.org or Yvonne Rice at 503-823-3156. There is a limited supply.
Included in the Care Bag, but not limited to: hand warmers, bottle of water, face mask (1 adult or 1 child size), updated Street Roots Book, toothpaste, toothbrush, band aid, hand sanitizer, and hand lotion. An adult bag will include a small razor.
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SAVE THE DATE
Sumner Neighborhood Clean-up
Saturday May 15, 2021 9:00-3:00pm
8678 NE Sumner St. (Helensview School)
More information will be available soon. Keep an eye out or check the Sumner web site. Call or email Ronda at rondaj@cnncoalition.org, 503-823-2780 or Yvonne at 503-823-3156
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City of Portland Cleanup continues from historic winter storms; check updates for water, sewer, transportation, and parks impacts and resources
The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) and other city agencies continue to clean up from the historic Presidents Day Weekend winter storms that covered the city with as much as 10 inches of snow and .75 inches of ice.
To ensure access for emergency services, PBOT crews worked in 24-hour operations for nine consecutive days, from Feb. 10 to 19. Driving snowplows, salt and sand spreaders and support vehicles, PBOT crews:
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Drove collectively 95,476 miles -- equivalent to driving from Portland to Miami, Florida roundtrip, more than more than 14 times!
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Spread more than 30,000 gallons of magnesium chloride liquid de-icer
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Placed 324 cubic yards of road salt and 425 cubic yards of a salt and gravel mix to ensure emergency routes were clear
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Hollywood Senior Center
Mission
Founded in 1973, the Hollywood Senior Center is a not for profit committed to enriching the lives of adults 55 and older by creating opportunities for social connection, health and wellness, independence and life-long learning.
Vision
The Hollywood Senior Center is committed to providing services, information, education and recreation for seniors, families and caregivers in Multnomah County. HSC evolves in response to a growing senior population with expanding and changing needs. We envision a caring and healthy community which, encourages intergenerational relationships, recognizes the wisdom and experience of its elders and demonstrates awareness and respect for the aging process.
Check out the great events coming up at the Hollywood Senior Center.
Follow these steps to easily register for an activity.
- Click on the upcoming activity for additional information about the activity and how to sign up.
- If the activity is on Zoom, follow the direct link or open Zoom then enter the Meeting ID and Passcode.
Want more information about Zoom and how to use it? Click the button below.
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CNN Resource Numbers and Websites
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Interesting Neighborhood Facts
The Hollywood District in Beverly Cleary's Klickitat Street series of books, is memorialized in a display at the Hollywood Library, which also provides a Beverly Cleary walking tour. The Beverly Cleary School, was named after her, and several bronze statues of her most famous characters are in Grant Park. Ms. Cleary passed away on March 25, 2021, at the age of 104, just 18 days from her 105th birthday. Her stories will live on in the hearts and minds of many children and adults who have grown to love her wonderful adventures.
The Rose City Park Neighborhood Golf Course is located on the spot once occupied by the Portland Country Club. The first nine holes of today's golf course was one of four racetracks which are now park property. A spectacle sponsored by the American Legion featured a head-on collision between two locomotives. Before this it was the first landing field for airplanes in the vicinity. Historically, this property has seen a progression of use by planes, trains, horses, motorcycles, and cars. Today, it features challenging long par 4s and lovely tree-lined fairways. Built in 1923, it is the second oldest course in the city of Portland. Rose City Golf Course is playable and challenging for players at all levels.
Rose City Golf Course has golf professionals on staff to work with golfers of all abilities. It is located at 2200 NE 71st Avenue, just west of Rocky Butte, and adjacent to Leodis V. McDaniel High. Built in 1937, as part of the New Deal Public Works Project, the clubhouse is a beautiful brick building with steep pitched roofs. Inside is the pro-shop grill area. For additional information call 503-253-4744.
The Beaumont Middle School is located near the center of the neighborhood, immediately west of NE 41st Avenue on the north side of NE Fremont Street. Beaumont School originally opened in 1914, and its current two-story, brick building was completed in 1926.
Cully Neighborhood Parks include Sacajawea Park (1985), Rigler Community Garden (2004), Khunamokwst Park (2015), and Whitaker Ponds Nature Park (1998). Cully has the smallest amount of parkland per capita, and largest population of any Portland neighborhood. The Thomas Cully Park Community Garden opened in (2012).
Rose City Cemetery, founded in 1906, occupies the southwest corner of the neighborhood. Within its grounds is the Japanese Cemetery, which is maintained independently by the Japanese Ancestral Society of Portland.
Sumner Neighborhood has Helensview High School whose mission is that "Every student we serve benefits from a safe and supportive learning environment where they receive personalized, creative, equitable, and cutting-edge education, health and technology services." Helensview School is an accredited school that provides individualized instruction and specialized support services for youth ages 12-21 who have dropped out of school or who are experiencing attendance or other issues. Helensview provides multiple pathways to graduation with a standard diploma, and academic, social service and connection to post-secondary options. Each student can access dual credit (on-campus), CTE (culinary and manufacturing), and on-site job training through our 7 student businesses.
Roseway Neighborhood in it's Tree Inventory taken in 2015 found 4,324 street trees. 59 volunteers contributed 260 hours over 4 days to collect this data. 92% of the trees are broadleaf decidious dominated by maples, cherries and plums. At the time of the inventory, there were 1,600 spaces for planting street trees that would maximize the tree canopy.
Sunderland Neighborhood is home to Dignity Village, the Portland Airport and The Columbia River Correctional Facility. Dignity Village is a membership-based community in NE Portland, providing shelter off the streets for 60 people a night since 2000. It’s democratically self-governed with a mission to provide transitional housing that fosters community and self-empowerment– a radical experiment to end homelessness.
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This newsletter has been made possible through funding by the City of Portland, Office of Community & Civic Life. Views or findings expressed here do not necessarily represent those of the City of Portland or the bureau.
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