Mid-county Memo Blog

The Mid-county Memo neighborhood newspaper was established in 1985 to serve the Gateway and Parkrose neighborhoods of Portland, Oregon. Mailed FREE to over 13,700 homes, the Mid-county Memo is totally advertiser supported. The Mid-county Memo Blog was created in 2006 for our readers.

March 14, 2010

Portland Police investigate east Portland stabbing

by @ 9:22 am. Filed under East Portland crime news, Glenfair Neighborhood Association news, Mid-county news, east Portland news, outer east portland

A news release and update from the Portland Police Bureau follows about morning mayhem in Mid-county’s Glenfair neighborhood:

“On Sunday March 14th, at approximately 1:20 a.m., Portland Police Officers responded to the 14700 block of E. Burnside St. on a report of a stabbing. Officers arrived and encountered a male subject leaving the area. The subject was detained and later determined to be the assailant.

“Officers also discovered an adult female with multiple stab wounds. The female was transported to an area hospital. Her condition is unknown at this time, however, the wounds are serious. It appears the the victim and the suspect knew each other. Detectives responded to the incident and began an investigation. This investigation is currently ongoing.  We hope to additional information later today as the investigation progresses.

Argay Neighborhood association meets Tuesday

by @ 7:45 am. Filed under Argay neighborhood news, East Portland Neighborhood Office, east Portland news, outer east portland

Argay Neighborhood Association General Meeting is Tuesday, March 16, at Portland Fire & Rescue Station No. 2, 4800 N.E. 122nd Ave., begins at 6:30 p.m.

For more information, contact Valerie Curry at: argayinfo@yahoo.com

AGENDA
• Open House/Open Forum to learn what Argay residents want their Argay Neighborhood Association Board to focus on.
• North Precinct’s Officer Eric Zajac reports on recent incidents in Argay.
• Refreshments will be served.

March 12, 2010

Annual David Douglas High School rummage sale today, Saturday

by @ 9:59 am. Filed under David Douglas High School news, outer east portland

The annual David Douglas High School Rummage Sale is today, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the high school’s South cafeteria. Proceeds benefit the 2010 Senior All-Night Party.

Rummage Sale questions? Call Peter Busby at 503-250-4195. David Douglas High School is at 1001 S.E. 135th Ave in outer southeast Portland.

March 11, 2010

Free ecoroof event this weekend

by @ 9:21 am. Filed under City news

In the City’s Daily Update e-mail, we thought this Bureau of Environmental Services event would be of interest to readers. For event information contact Ericka Dickey, 503-226-2377.
For Environmental Services information contact BES Public Information Officer Linc Mann, 503-823-5328. Get more information at portlandonline.com/bes/ecoroofpdx.

“Building owners and home owners wondering how to go about building an ecoroof can learn about it at Ecoroof Portland 2010 on Friday, March 12 and Saturday March 13, 2010 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (both days) at the Leftbanx Annex, 101 N. Weidler St.

February 28, 2010

Wilkes Community Group meets Tuesday

by @ 2:36 pm. Filed under East Portland Neighborhood Office, Mid-county news, Portland Parks & Recreation news, Volunteer opportunity, Wilkes Commuinty Group, Wilkes Community Group, Wilkes Neighborhood, east Portland news, outer east portland

The Wilkes Community Group holds its general membership meeting Tuesday, March 2 in the Margaret Scott Elementary School Library, 14700 N.E. Sacramento St. at 7 p.m.

Agenda items include: presentations from Portland Parks & Recreation representatives about a potential bond measure addressing neighborhood park needs and from Ride Connection, the non-profit transportation service organization. Planning for the showing of movies in Wilkes Park on Saturday, July 24 and Friday, August 20 will also be discussed.

February 20, 2010

122nd Avenue Pilot Project Community Workshop meeting Tuesday

by @ 6:08 pm. Filed under Mid-county news, Powellhurst-Gilbert news, east Portland news, outer east portland

We received a press release from the Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability about a 122nd Avenue Pilot Project Community Workshop meeting next week; it follows.

“WHAT: A public workshop on development and design issues along Southeast 122nd Avenue will discuss the following questions and more:
How can new development and future capital improvements along 122nd Avenue help create a more vital, safe, convenient and “walkable” neighborhood?
How can new development be improved to preserve more trees and open space, accommodate parking needs and provide more opportunities for gathering? What site and building design considerations can contribute to a more healthy and sustainable neighborhood?”

February 9, 2010

Mill Park Neighborhood Association meets tonight

by @ 11:09 am. Filed under East Portland Neighborhood Office, Midland Library news, Mill Park news, east Portland news, outer east portland

What is the East Portland Action Plan and how will it affect east Portland?

Find out  at the Mill Park Neighborhood Association meeting tonight as the agenda includes reports   on the East Portland Action Plan and the Bull Run watershed from Lore Wintergreen, Office of Neighborhood Involvement’s East Portland Action Plan Advocate at the East Portland Neighborhood Office.

The Midland Library is at 805 S.E. 122nd Ave. from 6:30-8 p.m.

For more information about Mill Park Neighborhood Association call chair Rosemarie Opp at 503-256-4591.

February 3, 2010

Traveling on the cheap — India

by @ 11:01 am. Filed under East Portland Community Center news, Mid-county news, east Portland news

<!– /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:”"; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:”Times New Roman”; mso-fareast-font-family:”Times New Roman”;} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} –>

We received an e-mail — too late for the February issue — from Ali Rice at the East Portland Community Center about a class on traveling in India.

“Don’t put off the adventures you want to experience. Travel and yoga instructor Jenna Roberts wants to help empower those with the will but unsure about the way, to enjoy the possibilities of fascinating travel abroad.

February 1, 2010

Metro Councilor Rod Park speaks to Wilkes Community Group Tuesday

by @ 3:39 pm. Filed under East County news, East Portland Neighborhood Office, Mid-county news, Wilkes Community Group, Wilkes Neighborhood, east Portland news, outer east portland

The Wilkes Community Group meets tomorrow, from 7-9 p.m. in the Margaret Scott Elementary School library, 14700 N.E. Sacramento St.

Rod Park, Metro Councilor, District #1 is the guest speaker at tomorrow night’s meeting. You’re invited to join them and share ideas or suggestions. For information, contact Alice Blatt at 503-253-6247 or aliceb@pacifier.com.
Wilkes neighborhood boundaries are, roughly, from Northeast 148th Avenue to the City limits and from the Columbia River to Halsey St.

January 30, 2010

Parkrose hosts Fix-It-Fair today

by @ 9:20 am. Filed under East County news, Mid-county news, Parkrose High School Community Center news, Parkrose news, east Portland news

Right now, today — from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Parkrose High School Community Center, 12003 N.E. Shaver St. — there’s a Fix-It Fair being held. Fix-It Fairs are free events designed to save Portlanders money and connect them to resources. Join your Mid-county neighbors and talk to experts about how to spend less and stay healthy. Fix-It Fairs are crammed full with resources for helping you to create a healthy home, including:  How-to classes on various home and garden topics, money-saving, cost effective tips and free giveaways. Bring your bicycle, free, minor tune-ups and flat tire repairs are available for students and families.
Fix-It Fairs are held 3 Saturday mornings during the winter at various locations around the City of Portland from November to February.
The 2009-10, 23rd Annual Fix-It Fair season Is presented by The City of Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability with support from these sponsors: Energy Trust of Oregon, Pacific Power,  Portland Development Commission, Portland Lead Hazard Control Program, and Portland General Electric.

Portland Oregon web hosting by PDXTC

Blog n. - a shortened term for Web Log, a part of a Website that is updated on a regular basis, and usually structured in reverse chronological order with the most recent information on top.

On Twitter?

Categories

RSS Our most recent posts...

Memo links:

Search this blog:







18 queries. 0.435 seconds