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May 1st is Lei Day in Hawaii. Leis are garlands or wreaths that are often made with native Hawaiian flowers and leaves. Nowadays, they are given as a symbol of greeting, farewell, affection, celebration, or honor, in the spirit of aloha. Lei Day originated in 1927, when poet Don Blanding proposed a holiday to recognize the lei’s role in Hawaiian culture. Writer Grace Tower Warren suggested May 1 for the date because it coincided with May Day, a celebration also linked to flowers. She coined the phrase, “May Day is Lei Day.” The first Lei Day observance occurred on May 1, 1928. The following year, it was made an official holiday in the territory. (Hawaii did not become a state until 1959.)
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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
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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ONE DAY EVENT ONLY!
Sumner Neighborhood Clean-up
Tomorrow!
Saturday May 15, 2021 9:00-3:00pm
8678 NE Sumner St. (Helensview School)
COVID 19 Guidelines: face masks are required, social distancing will be in effect.
Note: we will have a limited number of volunteers you will be responsible to unload your own vehicle.
What is Okay to Bring!
Yard debris, furniture, carpet, windows, toilets, mattresses, bikes, toys, mowers (gas & oil removed), windows, scrap metal, washers/dryers, woodstoves., VCR’s, stereos, electronics and scrap metal. Please not below what will not be accepted.**$1.00 Additional fee for each electronic item.
Absolutely Do Not Bring!
NO Hazardous waste, gasoline, chemicals, oil, paint, tar, batteries, animal waste or liquids of any kind. NO building, construction, remodeling, demolition or landscape materials, such as but not limited to concrete, asphalt, dirt, sod, brick, cement, sand, gravel or roofing, flooring, walls, siding, ceilings, insulation, electrical, asbestos material . NOT accepting Tube Tv's, or monitors, or refrigerators. NO under the sink garbage . NO tires.
DO NOT bring these materials or like materials we will refuse your entire load!
YARD DEBRIS FEES No matter the amount of yard debris, this is the
fee you will pay
Car $25.00
SUV $35 .00
Small Pickup $35.00
Full Size Pickup $45.00
Additional $10.00 fee for oversized vehicles.
BULKY WASTE FEES
Car $ 20.00
SUV$30.00
Small Pickup $30.00
Full Size Pickup $40.00
Additional $10.00 fee for oversized vehicles.
**$1.00 Additional fee for each electronic items.
** Extra charge for oversized vehicles.
Volunteers needed!!!
Call Yvonne at 503 823-3156. Ronda 503-935-4874
Please reference the Community Cleanup.
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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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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.
All Oregonians age 16 and older eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccine
All Oregonians age 16 and older are now eligible to get 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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Work Continues at McDaniel High School
McDaniel High, formaly Madison High, is being modernized and remodeled with voter approved bonds. In February 2021, Portland Public School Board voted to rename Madison High School after Leodis V. McDaniel, an African-American who was principal at the school.
The school is expected to reopen for the 2012 / 2022 school year. If you drive by you will see that the athletic fields look great and new landscaping is being put it. The science wing has new chemistry work stations. The gym floors are finished and ready for students and sports teams. Musicical instruments are waiting for students in beautiful new cabinets. It will be an exciting school year!
McDaniel High School Mission Statement
"At McDaniel, all students will access an engaging and inclusive education defined by diversity and respect. All students will graduate from high school empowered with critical skills necessary for success in higher education, career, and community engagement."
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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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Update: Rose City Park Playground Project
The Rose City Park Playground Project (RCPPP) has entered its third year. Over the last three years the project has raised just over $14,000, mostly from generous family contributions from RCP residents. COVID-19 made 2020 a challenging year for fundraising and building awareness, as all events had to be cancelled in support of the project.
The RCPPP has faced significant obstacles to bringing this dream to reality. Although COVID-19 has impacted fundraising, our greatest hurdle has been gaining substantive support from the City of Portland and Portland Parks and Recreation. They support our initiative and appreciate our efforts to pull the community together to renovate the park, but have been unwilling to provide any financial or political support to help complete the project.
RCPPP is currently working to schedule a meeting with new Parks Commissioner Carmen Rubio to share the RCPPP story, its accomplishments and challenges. RCPPP hopes to gain support and start setting goals to bring this project to completion. A commitment of support from Portland Parks and Recreation will be a critical first step towards building our new playground.
The project will no longer be taking donations until firm support and funding details are set by the city to meet our goals.
The RCPPP thanks all current supporters whole-heartedly. Updates will be shared via their Facebook and GoFundMe pages after the meeting with Commissioner Rubio’s office.
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Resiliency Funds Given by Hollywood Neighborhood Association
Mother and Child a 501(C)3 nonprofit received $1000 from Hollywood Neighborhood Association from a Resiliency Grant made possible from Central Northeast Neighbors and the office of Civic Life. The grant was matched with a $500 gift card from the new Hollywood Target! Mother and Child will use the money to purchase formula and other baby supplies to give out to clients and families!
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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.
Virtual "Game Night"
Friday, May 21 • 1:00–2:00 pm
Facilitator(s): Generation Youth
Registration Not Required / Drop-in
Meeting ID: 889 2582 3163
To join the game night, click here.
We're now one year into the pandemic, but with vaccines rolling out and infection rates dropping, it seems that we're finally on an upswing. With that in mind, it's time to have a little fun. Hollywood Senior Center, in partnership with Generation Youth, is offering a virtual "game night." For this month's virtual game night, we will be playing trivia.
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CNN Resource Numbers and Websites
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The Hollywood Lions are Hosting a Food Drive on May 22, 10:00am to 3:00pm at the Hollywood Grocery Store Outlet 4420 NE Hancock Street, the Lions Club is collecting non-pershible items food items along with items for pets! This food drive will benefit the Hollywood Senior Center. Also you can drop off used eye glasses and hearing aids on this day.
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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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