Central Northeast Neighbors
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Juneteenth Day
Date Celebrated: Always on June 19
Juneteenth day celebrates and symbolizes the end of slavery in the United States. President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation on September 22, 1862. It was not until June 19,1865 that all slaves were finally freed. That concluding event was when General Gordon Granger rode into Galveston, Texas with his troops and issued Order Number 3 which finally freed the last of the slaves.
The formal end of slavery was marked by the passing of the 13th amendment of the constitution.
" We must learn to live together as brothers, or perish as fools." - - Martin Luther King Jr.
MORE FACTS ABOUT JUNE
- June is the month with the longest daylight hours of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, and conversely, June has the shortest daylight hours of the year in the Southern Hemisphere.
- June’s birthstone is the pearl, the Moonstone and the Alexandrite.
- The June birth flower is the Rose and the Honeysuckle.
- In 2009 June was the 662 most popular name for girls in the USA.
- June is derived from Juno, the goddess of marriage.
- In both common and leap years, no other month begins on the same day of the week as June. Weird, isn’t it?
- June is international men’s month.
- June is accordion awareness month, as well as candy, dairy and papaya month.
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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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Latino Network is proud to announce that they will be bringing additional relief to our families by launching a Latino Network-led hotline where Latinx community members can schedule their COVID-19 vaccine appointments in Spanish.
Their highly skilled and trained staff will schedule vaccination appointments at community centered events, pharmacies, and clinics within the tri-county area. Walk-ins events will also be shared.
All community members need to do is call their hotline number: 833-822-7828.
The call will be answered in Spanish by one of their navigators, who will then assess when and where the best vaccination opportunities are and schedule the appointment on the spot.
As a reminder:
- The vaccine is FREE of charge
- You do NOT need a state-issued ID
- You do NOT need to show proof of medical insurance
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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 12 and older eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccine
All Oregonians age 12 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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Get Help with your Transportation!
With TriMet
You may be able to ride TriMet for less. Riders with qualifying incomes are eligible for half-price fares.
Who qualifies? You need to be 18 to 64 years old, an Oregon resident, making less than double the federal poverty level and are not already using Honored Citizen fares to qualify.
How it works? Simply go to the TriMet website to apply. You will be issued a personalized Hop card that lets you ride buses, MAX, WES, Portland Streetcar and C-TRAN for $1.25 for a single ride, $2.50 for a day pass or $28.00 for a month pass. That’s 50% to 72% less than the adult fare!
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Picnic in the Park Concerts
The Rose City Park and Hollywood Neighborhood Associations will host their annual Picnic in the Park Concerts this summer! Covid-19 precautions will be in place. LaRhonda Steele concert will take place on July 24th and Norman Sylvester on July 31st both at 6:00pm.
LaRhonda Steele (Portland) is a gospel singer and songwriter recognized as one the region's best rhythm and blues vocalists. She has been dubbed "The First Lady of Portland Blues”—a title of leadership that she lives up to as she shares songs that carry forth directly from her spiritual life-force.
Norman Sylvester “The Boogie Cat” was inducted into the Oregon Music Hall Of Fame on October 8, 2011 at the Newmark Theater in Portland, Oregon. Norman is one of the most engaging showmen around the Northwest. Influenced from his Southern Baptist early years and the Gospen Quartet his father, Mack Sylvester. There is work for the paycheck and work for your passion. Norman’s music is work for his passion! Norman is a “family and community first” musician. The Boogie Cat is totally dedicated to the soul healing force of music.
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What is a Healthy Blocks permit?
Healthy Blocks are intended to provide more space for neighbors – to walk, roll, bike, play, and socialize while physically distanced. The Healthy Block permit allows residents to temporarily close a street to create more outdoor recreation space for people to enjoy while following social distancing guidelines. This will not prevent local access, deliveries, waste pickup, or emergency vehicles.
Healthy Blocks must be free and open to the public. Private events or gatherings are not allowed. All proposals and use of these permits must align with state and county health guidance related to Covid-19 and businesses, including hours of operation. See state and county links below:
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Sat, Jun 19 | Paperjam Press
Fremont Fun Run - Brews & Scoops
Join us for a 3k fun run and obstacle course through the Beaumont Village district of NE Portland. This family friendly event features a running course weaving through the surrounding neighborhoods, fun obstacles produced by local businesses, and treats at the end.
Time & Location
Jun 19, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Paperjam Press, 4730 NE Fremont St, Portland, OR 97213, USA
About the Event
Join on June 19th from 9a-1p for a 3k fun run and obstacle course through the Beaumont Village district of NE Portland. This family friendly event features a running course weaving through the beautiful surrounding neighborhoods, fun obstacles produced by local businesses and treats at the end provided by the grand sponsor Blind Ox Taphouse.
The run begins at 9a at Paperjam Press located at 4730 NE Fremont St. Start times will be staggered to ensure free flowing obstacles and to allow for social distancing. Participants will be notified of their start times the week prior to the event. Please register your family and friends together to ensure you start together. Masks are encouraged throughout the event.
The run coincides with Juneteenth, Father’s Day and Pride, so they are encouraging everyone to express their celebrations during the run. Pacific Holiday Consignment Boutique will be handing out prizes for creative and fun costumes celebrating or out to just plain have fun! We are excited to see the creativity and energy everyone will bring.
Tickets: $15 (15 years old and up) Tickets: FREE (14 and younger)
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Adopt One Block
The only requirement for AdoptOneBlock is the commitment to clean up one or more blocks on a regular basis on your own schedule. All Block Ambassadors have one primary purpose: to be of service to our community by cleaning up our world one block at a time.
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Resiliency Funds Given by Beaumont Wilshire Neighborhood Association
Care Kit Project Description
Since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, Community Cycling Center staff that typically operate school-based programs have shifted their focus to create an adaptive program to meet pressing community needs in the Cully and Portsmouth neighborhoods. Through our food delivery by bike program, a group of staff, community members, and volunteers work collaboratively each week to bring food boxes from nearby food pantries to recipients’ homes.
Residents disproportionately represent BIPOC (specifically Latinx), low-income, immigrant communities when compared to their more affluent peers residing in Beaumont-Wilshire. Because our mission is to broaden access to bicycling and its benefits (in this case, the benefit of food security provided by bike deliveries), we focused our programmatic reach on areas of Portland with the highest need where we already had strong community ties.
From Hanna Howsmon at Community Cycling Center
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Please place markers on the map where you would like to see new BIKETOWN stations.
The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) is seeking input from Portlanders to evaluate BIKETOWN service area boundaries and analyze where new stations could be sited.
Survey respondents can enter a raffle to win $25 to Fred Meyer or $50 BIKETOWN ride credit.
The survey is available in English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Russian, and Mandarin Chinese.
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A Better Red extends MAX Red Line west
The MAX Red Line provides vital connections within our region, including service to Portland International Airport. As we continue looking at ways to improve our system, we’re planning to make the Red Line more reliable and extend service to the Fair Complex Center in Hillsboro. This wide-ranging project is currently in the engineering phase, with work to be completed over multiple years.
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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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