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January 2016 Kerns Neighborhood Association Newsletter
Greetings from the Kerns Neighborhood Association,
Greetings & Salutations! I hope everyone celebrated a Happy New Year!

Remember...

Tell City planners what you think about infill development in residential neighborhoods! Please take a few minutes to complete an online survey for the City's Residential Infill Project. January 12th Tuesday is the last day it is up!

More Info

http://bit.ly/1OOII3y

http://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/2479550/Portland-Infill-Survey

Parks Budget Hearing: Buckman Pool to be closed permanently!

Help Portland Parks & Recreation determine budget priorities that matter most to you.

Tuesday, January 12, 2016 6:00-8:00 pm St. Philip Neri Parish, Carvin Hall 2408 SE 16th Ave. Buses #10 and #14 Snacks and childcare provided.

More Info

http://www.portlandoregon.gov/parks/40431 http://www.portlandparks.org

Neighborhood Tree Planting this month!

The Kerns neighborhood tree planting event is on Saturday, January 23, 2016 from 9 AM - 1 PM.

We'd love to have more Kerns neighbors volunteer on planting day and help build a stronger Kerns community!

We have a volunteer role for everyone! The opportunities include planting trees, transporting trees with your pick-up truck, making a dish for the community potluck, setup, and cleanup.

Contact me, Kara Eads, your Neighborhood Coordinator at: Plant It Portland. Friends Of Trees.

Thanks!

Josie Booth

KNA Communications chair

January KNA meeting
  January 20th, 2015 at 6 p.m.

January is the start of new beginnings. I hope everyone has had some time to renew and reflect.

The following items lined up for the January KNA Meeting.

1. Public Safety - Crime Stats by Officer Fox.

2. Developers - Portland Lloyd Center - Community Project in Lloyd District by Steve.

3. Spring Cleanup by Mike.

4. KNA Website Maintenance by All.

5. Land Use Updates by Steve.

6. SE Uplift Land Use by Rai.

7. SE Uplift Board Update - NE 24th & Everett Fiscal Scholarship

Topics for next month may be added before February 10th. Please contact kernsna@gmail.com if you'd like to request time on the agenda.

Tell City Planners What You Think About Infill
  Available until Jan 12th at 5:00 pm.
TELL CITY PLANNERS what you think about infill development in residential neighborhoods.

More Info

http://bit.ly/1OOII3y

http://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/2479550/Portland-Infill-Survey

Please take a few minutes to complete an online survey for the City's Residential Infill Project. You'll be able to prioritize the residential infill issues that are most important to you.

Bureau of Planning and Sustainability staff will use the results of the survey to help identify key community values as the project moves forward.

Share The Survey!

Tell your friends and neighbors. Share the link to the survey, which will be available until Jan 12th at 5:00 pm.

Buckman Pool to be Closed Permanently
  Parks Budget Hearing - Tuesday, January 11th Portland Parks Budget Hearing

A request by Mayor Hales for all departments to propose a 5% budget cut results in Buckman Pool being permanently closed.

There is a hearing:

Tuesday, January 11th at St. Philip Neri Parish, Carvin Hall.

2408 SE 16th Ave.

Buses #10 & #14. Snacks and childcare provided.

Portland Parks & Recreation will be submitting a budget that reflects up to 5% reductions - your feedback will help guide our choices....

More Info

http://www.portlandoregon.gov/parks/40431

More Info.

http://www.portlandparks.org

Kerns Neighborhood Tree Planting
  Saturday, January 23, 2016
This year, the Kerns neighborhood tree planting event is on Saturday, January 23, 2016 from 9 AM - 1 PM. Mark your calendars!

We'd love to have more Kerns neighbors plant trees and volunteer with us and help build a stronger Kerns community! Location TBD.

Interested in planting a tree at your home? You can sign up to see the trees ideal for your planting space at friendsoftrees.org, or by calling 503-595-0212. Trees this year are $35. The tree cost includes a quality 8-12' tree, street tree inspection (ensuring right tree, right place), hole digging, planting, stakes, follow-up monitoring, and information on tree care.

Interested in volunteering? We have a role for everyone! The opportunities include planting, transporting trees with your pick-up truck, making a dish for the community potluck, and more. Contact me, Kara Eads, your Neighborhood Coordinator at kerns@plantitportland.org for more information or to sign up. More info.

Find us online!
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For more information about us visit our official Kerns Neighborhood Association website. You can also find us on Facebook and find out great news and happenings. Join our new Facebook Group and post neighborhood news or questions or photos!

Nextdoor NE Kerns, a private neighborhood social network that requires your address to join. Kerns is broken down into 2 sections, inner and outer. This page is not moderated by the KNA. Examples of how people are using Nextdoor: sharing events, asking for recommendations, organizing a community-wide yard sale, setting up playdates, getting the word out about a break-in, finding a lost pet, or planning for an emergency.

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