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| Vol. 21, No. 9 • Mailed monthly to over 13,500 homes in the Gateway & Parkrose Communities Free • JANUARY 2006 | ||||||||
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| Memo Calendar Items (continued) Attorney to address business group The Parkrose Business Association will meet on Thursday, Jan. 19 at 11:30 a.m. at Steamers Restaurant, 8303 N.E. Sandy Blvd. Peter Diamond of Warren Allen LLP will share his insights during the Member Moment segment of the meeting. There is a $10 charge for the buffet luncheon. Metro Councilor to host public meetings Metro Councilor Robert Liberty (District 6) will host a series of public meetings in January to share new information about growth trends in the region. He also invites public input to questions about how Metro should respond to the challenges and opportunities presented by our region’s growth. In 1995, Metro adopted a long-range framework for managing expected population growth in the region, called the 2040 Growth Concept. Recent population projections, however, have indicated that the region is growing much faster than expected. This rapid growth, plus new local, regional and statewide leadership and the passage of land use ballot measures, have led Metro to re-evaluate the 2040 Growth Concept. An undertaking called the New Look has been initiated. Councilor Liberty will present new information and issues about growth in the region and hear citizens’ comments on a range of issues, including: • What kind of development should there be in the Lents, Hillsdale and West Portland town centers and in Gateway Regional Center? • What development should take place along important main streets and corridors, including 122nd Avenue, 82nd Avenue, Southeast Division Street, Southwest Barbur Boulevard and Southeast Hawthorne Street? • What kind of communities could be built around existing and future light rail stations? • What kinds of improvements do the transportation systems need? • How might the regional plan address natural resources, jobs and housing? • What are the important things to conserve as the region grows? The Mid-county meeting is on Monday, Jan. 30, in the East Portland Community Center, Multipurpose Room 1, 740 S.E. 106th Ave. This meeting is open to the public. For further information about the topics to be discussed, visit Metro’s Web site at www.metro-region.org or contact Linnea Nelson at 503-797-1886. FUNDRAISERS Valentine-A-Grams offer two gifts in one Valentine-A-Grams allow people to give two gifts in one by sending someone special a tasty treat while also supporting seniors in need. Volunteers for Loaves & Fishes Centers, The Meals-On-Wheels People, will deliver Valentine-A-Grams on the morning of Tuesday, Feb. 14, to benefit the more than 4,000 Portland and Vancouver area seniors served by Loaves & Fishes Centers daily. Each Valentine-A-Gram includes two delicious Cinnabons, a packet of fresh ground Seattle’s Best Coffee, orange juice from Sun Orchard, a jar of Cinnabon’s famous Makarra cinnamon and an insulated travel mug. The cost is $24.95. Cinnabon stores at Lloyd Center, Clackamas Town Center and Washington Square donate all of the cinnamon rolls and cinnamon; Seattle’s Best Coffee provides the coffee; and Sun Orchard contributes the juice free of charge for this annual fundraising event. With these generous donations, 100 percent of the money raised through the sale of Valentine-A-Grams goes to support the Meals-On-Wheels program. Hundreds of people who volunteer to deliver Valentine-A-Grams make the event possible each year. To order Valentine-A-Grams by Feb. 10, go to www.loavesandfishesonline.org or phone 503-736-6325. The Memo is a big, big fan of the good people at Loaves & Fishes. We gladly support Loaves & Fishes, running its menu each month, and encourage our excellent readers to step up and help. Valentine dinner, auction approaches Once a year the hard working folks at SnowCap present a Valentine Dinner and Auction to provide the community with an opportunity to contribute to SnowCap in a fun and financial way. This year the event will be on Saturday, Feb. 11 at the Sheraton Airport Hotel, 8235 N.E. Airport Way. The fun begins at 6 p.m. and tickets are $50. The money is used to support programs that include food baskets, clothing, energy assistance and education. Reserve you seat now by calling 503-674-3695, ext. 38. If $50 is more than your budget can handle, you are encouraged to sign up to volunteer at the event. Executive Director Judy Alley of SnowCap says, “It’s fun and educational, providing an up-close-and-personal chance to experience the excitement of producing a successful fund-raising event.” SnowCap will also accept auction items and cash donations. Make it your resolution to make a difference this year. For more information, contact Kathleen at SnowCap at 503-674-8785, ext. 17. THE ARTS Concert on tap at performing arts center The Portland Metro Concert Band will present a Winter Concert on Friday, Jan. 13 at 7:30 p.m. in the David Douglas Performing Arts Center, 1400 S.E. 130th Ave. The program will include popular favorites such as “A Tribute to Artie Shaw” and a medley of tunes from “The Wizard of Oz,” as well as some light classical music and marches. While there is no admission charge, donations are requested. |
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