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AUGUST 2021
In August 1762 the sandwich, as we know it, was created when the Earl of Sandwich requested meat between two pieces of bread.
August was a big month for the U.S. Civil Rights Movement. It was on August 28, 1963, that Martin Luther King Jr gave his famous “I have a dream” speech to 250,000 people on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C. Considered to be one of the most iconic speeches in the history of the US, King’s speech called for the end of racial discrimination and for equal rights to all.
There are some pretty fascinating holidays in August which are celebrated in different parts of the world. On August 1st, we have World Scout Scarf Day, as well as the Official Birthday and Coronation of the King of Tonga. August 5th is National Underwear Day (US), August 11th is Mountain Day (Japan), August 16th is National Rum Day (US) and August 20th is World Mosquito Day. What a month!
Unlike most other months, August has just one birthstone – peridot. One of the lesser-known gems, peridots come in shades from grass-green to a more earthy olive hue. They’re quite a unique gem, really, and quite rare as they can only be found from two very different sources – they can be formed deep in the earth and expelled to the surface along with lava, and they can be found in meteorites! It is claimed that peridots have healing powers and can protect the bearer from evil.
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Upcoming Meetings in
Central Northeast Neighbors
Meetings are being held via 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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Central Northeast Neighbors Land use and Transportation
Please join us for Central Northeast Neighbor’s Land Use, Transportation, Open Spaces and Parks Committee (LUTOP) meeting next Thursday, August 26th, 7:00pm to 9:00pm. The purpose of the meeting is a review and discussion of the proposed
Cully Tax Implement Financing District, the final plan for which Prosper Portland and the Cully TIF Steering Committee hope to get before Portland City Council in November of this year.
Following the presentation, meeting time is dedicated to a Q&A and discussion, leading off with questions gathered by the CNN LUTOP Committee. Questions from the floor are welcome.
Our meetings are open to the public. We look forward to seeing you there!
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Aug. 13, 2021, face coverings or masks are required in all indoor spaces throughout Oregon.
The announcement comes in response to surging COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations throughout Oregon.Chair Deborah Kafoury issued an executive rule on Aug. 9 that legally required individuals and businesses to comply with a county-wide rule. The rule was to remain operative unless a comparable rule was adopted by the state.
A day later, Governor Kate Brown and the Oregon Health Authority announced that indoor mask use will be mandatory statewide beginning Aug. 13, as well. The state rule applies to adults and children 5 and older and is comparable with Multnomah County mask requirements.
To assure statewide consistency, and to avoid confusion, the County will follow the statewide mandate, which is in effect from Aug. 13 until Feb. 8, 2022, and the comparable County mask requirements are rescinded. That will ensure a uniform statewide approach.
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Excessive Heat déjà vu... Staying safe during our hot hot days
Greetings HSC Community,
If Portland experiences days of excessive heat again we want to make sure everyone is prepared. Check out Multnomah County's Help for When It's Hot https://www.multco.us/help-when-its-hot page to access information and resources for getting cool and finding respite from the extreme temperatures. The Community For Positive Aging has fans available for pickup and delivery, and are happy to help you find other resources, as needed. Next week cooler weather is expected.
Friday, Aug. 20 – High of 72 degrees
Saturday, Aug. 21 – High of 75 degrees
Sunday, Aug. 22 – High of 74 degrees
Monday, Aug. 23 – High of 76 degrees
Tuesday, Aug. 24 – High of 82 degrees
Cooling Centers
Pets are welcome at cooling centers. Anyone who needs transportation to a cooling center can dial 2-1-1.
Please reach out if you have questions or need assistance finding resources for seeking respite from the extreme heat, 503-288-8303 or staff@hollywoodseniorcenter.org
Hollywood Senior Center Staff
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Office of Commissioner Mingus Mapps
Please save the date for Future Town Halls:
North Portland October 13th, 2021
Citywide December 8th, 2021
Representation matters!
The City of Portland is currently convening a Charter Review Commission to assess and update our current form of government.
If your organization wants to get involved with charter review, we have two funding opportunities open now!
We are seeking members for a community engagement cohort, as well as proposals from organizations to design and implement community education and engagement activities. Please visit www.portland.gov/omf/charter-review-commission for more information.
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Passport to the City of Gardens
As we wind down Portland’s first City of Gardens Month, what better time to enjoy a moment in one of our most storied—but to many Portlanders today, least known—public gardens: Elk Rock, or as it is sometimes called, “Bishop’s Close.”
Shaped between early 1890s and the mid-1950s, the garden wears the fingerprints of legendary park designer John C. Olmsted, Portland’s first parks superintendent Emmanuel Mische, and one of Portland’s greatest garden designers Wallace K. Huntington. But the guiding hand for its decades-long development was its owner, Peter Kerr, a Scotsman who learned the craft of gardening from books, friends, and the great designers he hired (whose recommendations he often ignored). Now owned by the Oregon Episcopal Diocese but still open, quietly, to the public, it's a sublime experience, particularly in the early morning light.
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There are many ways to pitch in at
Ride Connection
Volunteer to Drive for Ride Connection
Our customers rely on us to get to medical appointments, the grocery store, to visit loved ones, and more. As a volunteer driver, you can help get them where they need to go and continue to live a more independent life.
We will match you with older adults, Veterans, or folks with disabilities in need of transportation in your neighborhood, and on your schedule.
Driver
Our customers rely on us to get to medical appointments, the grocery store, community centers, volunteer positions and more. You can help get them there by driving your own vehicle or one of ours.
Ride Ambassador
If you’re experienced using the local bus and light rail system, you could show people who are new to transit how to become more comfortable by leading older adults on group trips to places like museums, galleries and events.
Mission Support
We could always use help with office work, on committees, or with advocacy and advisory councils. Volunteer to lend us a hand at NE 99th and Glisan or our other offices around the tri-county area
If you enjoy helping others and believe transportation is a basic human right, we want to hear from you!
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Oregon Emergency Rental Assistance Program
The Oregon Emergency Rental Assistance Program helps eligible low-income households with their past due rent and utilities. This program uses funds from the federal Emergency Rental Assistance Program, which allocated a collective total of $280 million to Oregon, the City of Portland, and multiple counties in the state. In most cases, approved applications will result in payments made directly to landlords and utility providers.
Qualified renters who have experienced financial hardship due to the coronavirus pandemic, and are at risk of homelessness or housing instability, may apply for the Oregon Emergency Rental Assistance Program.
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2021/2022 Winter CSA
$430 Our Winter CSA is Bi-weekly, running every other week November 21st, 2021 through March 13th, 2022
Payment Plan Options , SNAP Payment Plan available
If you have a vacation credit you may apply it towards the cost of the CSA
We are now accepting signups for our Winter CSA! Signup is only available to our current members and mailing list customers(that's you!) at this time to make sure you have a spot if you want one. The Winter CSA signup is not on our website at this time, to sign up either use this link or send us an email at csa@lilstarts.com.
We will be making signup available to our full mailing list in mid July and to the general public at the beginning of August. If you would like to reserve your spot but need to wait to make your payment just let us know when you fill out the signup form. This is especially true for members on a current payment plan- we can schedule your Winter CSA payments to begin after your current membership is paid in full. We anticipate selling out sometime in August.
Pick Up/Delivery:
- Sundays 1pm-5pm at Lil Starts
- Bamboo Craftsman Date/Time TBD
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Delivery option available! Priced per zip code, click here
We have doubled our winter squash(9 varieties this year), onion and potato production since last year so we can offer these staples regularly in our Winter shares. Our Winter Veggie CSA will provide you with a rotating mix of Winter Squash, Broccoli, Kohlrabi, Brussels Sprouts, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Garlic, Leeks, Carrots, Beets, Rutabaga, Radish, Turnips, Celeriac, Potatoes, Sweet Potatoes, Salad Mix, Spinach, Mustard Greens, Swiss Chard, Chicory, Kale, Collard Greens, Celery, Parsley, Fennel
**Please note that we do not offer vacation credits for our Winter CSA Program since we do not have any many sales opportunities this time of year. However we can make arrangements for you to pickup later in the week or on an 'off' week since many of
our winter crops have a long storage period***
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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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CNN Resource Numbers and Websites
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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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