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March named after Mars, the Roman god of war.
The Vernal Equinox, happens every year usually on March 20 and is the first day of Spring. Days and nights are equal in length because the sun is directly above the equator for those living in the Northern Hemisphere. ‘If March comes in like a lion, It will go out like a lamb.’ Often repeated, usually in jest, the unknown origins date back to the 18th century.
In the USA, ‘March Madness’ is NBA season. Research showns companies lose up to $1.9 billion in wages on staff who do not work but instead watch NBA games. Madness indeed!
The telephone patented on March 2, 1876 by Alexander Graham Bell. His first phone call was to his assistant, “Mr. Watson, come here. I want to see you.” Bell forever changed the world and how we communicate.
Monopoly was invented in March 1933! March 17th is St. Patrick's Day
Coca-Cola was invented in March 1886 by John Pemberton, initially as a patent medicine.
The March birthstone is aquamarine derived from the Latin word aqua, meaning water, and marina meaning the sea. The birth flower is the daffodil. Daffodils bring spring and new beginnings. Giving a daffodil is said to be one of the purest expressions of love.
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Join Meetings in
Central Northeast Neighbors
Most meetings are on via Zoom. Please look at the
Neighborhood Association Websites for updates.
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Central Northeast Neighbors First Wednesday 7pm (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 Wednesday
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Burrito Love @ St Michael & All Angels Episcopal Church
The Covid pandemic and quarantines closed St Michael & All Angels Episcopal long history of serving the community two monthly in-house meals. But the pandemic did not stop hunger in our neighborhood. Burrito Love, now in its second year, started as the response that continues outdoors through all seasonal weather serving to our neighbors nutritious burritos, cookies, fruit, bottled water, and offering community resource guides. The burritos are prepared commercially by Super Torta, 5640 SE Woodstock Blvd.
The grant is from Central Northeast Neighbors Coalition which represents nine Portland-area neighborhoods. CNN Coalition, together with the Office of Community & Civic Life provides small grants for community engagement. Burrito Love met the grant's community-building requirements in supporting the nutritional need, and the resilience of the underserved, the homeless, veterans, and by its strong volunteer support.
On the last Saturday of every month, Burritto Love (st. Michaels & All Angels Episcopal Church provide a sack lunch for individuals who may not have the resources and/or connections to enjoy a meal and fellowship. They notify the community by posting flyers throughout the neighborhood, and in apartment building lobbies. The lunch includes a burrito, cookies, an orange or two and a bottle of water. The burritos are sourced from a local Latino vendor. Thus, giving additional support to a Portland small business owner.
Stop by for a FREE Sack Lunch
March 26,2022 11am-12pm
1704 NE 43rd Ave
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Central Northeast Neighbors Land Use, Transportation, Open Spaces and Parks (LUTOP)
March 23, 2022, 7:00pm
Our meetings are open to the public. We look forward to seeing you there!
For information, questions or to be added to our email list please email
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To Find Information About Where to Find Covid Vaccines you may search
https://www.vaccines.gov/search/
State of Oregon Information and Updates on Covid
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City of Portland One Point of Contact
To report issues of illegal camping or related garbage within Portland the City of Portland’s One Point of Contact Campsite Reporting System is the mechanism community members can use. The following youtube video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXSc6cr4WuY) describes how to use the system to make a report. It shows how the City and Central City Concern’s Clean Start Program respond to those reports.
It can be very frustrating for community members to raise issues with the City. It is not always clear how to make reports and to whom. The City’s One Point of Contact Campsite Reporting System is designed to simplify the process by providing a platform to more easily report issues about campsites. https://www.portlandoregon.gov/toolkit/70039
Two ways to report a campsite using the One Point of Contact Campsite Reporting System. Please use just ONE of the following methods:
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PDX Reporter. Select the "Campsite Reporting" icon on the main menu.
- Call 311.
**Please note that not all reports result in immediate action by the City. Every site reported is reviewed and analyzed.** Whether using PDX Reporter or calling 311, the exact location of the site is needed.
https://www.portland.gov/transportation/parking/abandoned-auto
If you are reporting criminal activity/behavior, report directly to Police. If you are reporting an emergency, call 9-1-1
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Hollywood Senior Center Community
At Community for Positive Aging–Hollywood Senior Center, we're excited to announce that we have officially reopened two days a week: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:30am-4:30pm. We welcome community members to come back to the center to reconnect with others while taking part in the great variety of activities happening here.
We're also happy to announce CASH Oregon tax assistance appointments. The the appointments for the weeks of March 21 and March 28 will be released on Monday, March 14. Call Hollywood Senior Center at 503-288-8303 on March 14 to make an appointment. (Call early, as these appointments fill quickly!)
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Summer 2022 Free for All - Events
Summer Free For All builds community through free, inclusive, and family-friendly activities that celebrate Portland’s diverse cultures and local artists.
Summer Free For All is getting ready for an amazing summer of live music, performing arts, and movies under the stars. Here’s what you can look forward to!
- Over 40 free concerts, movies, and performances during July and August at parks throughout the city.
- The first-ever East Portland Summer Festival, two days of fantastic performances at Ventura Park.
- The return of the Washington Park Summer Festival at the Washington Park Amphitheater.
Schedule: The full Summer Free For All schedule will be posted here in late Spring. Stay tuned!
For summer 2022, we are honoring the commitments made to groups who were ready to host events in summer 2020. As such, we won’t have openings for new groups who are looking to partner with us this summer.
However, if you are interested in partnering with Summer Free For All in 2023 and beyond, we would love to hear from you NOW so we can start building a relationship. Email us at sffa@portlandoregon.gov and we’ll start the conversation. For more information click here
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Rose City Bluff Restoration
Goals: Rose City Bluff Restoration, an informal volunteer organization, is dedicated to removing invasive plants and restoring the native ecological system on the Rose City Bluff in Portland, OR. Our immediate goals are to:
- Maintain previous clipped areas to control re-growth of nuisance plants.
- Designate future planting areas based on location and access, degree of control over nuisance plants, and visibility from the bluff trail.
- Prepare and maintain planting areas by: removing nuisance plants; some raking or clearing of debris; low clipping; and mulching with up to 8″ of wood chips for weed suppression.
- Coordinate fall planting (November to December): secure funding for plant purchases; assisting volunteers in propagating native plants at home; scheduling planting days; publicizing planting days (if additional volunteers needed); and coordinating transport of plants.
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Free Legal Support to Low-Income Tenants Facing Eviction
In partnership with the Oregon Law Center and Portland Community College’s Clear Clinic, the Portland Housing Bureau has launched the Eviction Legal Defense Program to provide free legal support to tenants facing eviction. Tenants can seek these free legal services as soon as they receive a Notice of Termination and do not need to wait until an eviction case is filed.
To qualify: Tenants must meet the following criteria to qualify for the Eviction Legal Defense Program:
How to get legal help:
For information about resources available to tenants when facing eviction visit
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Hollywood Farmers Market
and Community Booth
After two years without them, we're pleased to announce that we're bringing back non-profit community booths to the Hollywood Farmers Market for the 2022 season! There is no charge to community partners for space at the market, and many organizations find tabling at the market a great way to connect with new potential volunteers and supporters.
Community booth season runs every Saturday through November 19th. Right now most Saturdays still have available space, but the schedule will fill quickly.
Hollywood Farmers Market Saturdays at 9:00am
Where to Find Other Markets
Montavilla Farmers Market Sundays at 10:00am
PSU Farmers Market Saturdays at 9:00am
Oregon City Farmers Market every other Saturday...February 19th 10:00am
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Native Plant Sale to Benefit Rocky Butte Farmers MarketLast Day To Order Today March 15th
Order plants Last Day Today!!!
How it Works: Order Plants Online between Feb 15 - March 15: Browse profiles of more than 100 native plant species from the comfort of your couch. Filter by sun, moisture, and more to find the right plant for the right place in your yard. Some species may sell out, so we recommend getting your order in quickly! At checkout, select your pick-up location, date and time.
Pick-up Plants in April at a Pop-up Near You: We'll look forward to seeing you at one of the four pick-up locations in April. These pop-ups are large, outdoor, parking-lot style events;
St Johns, April 1/2 - hosted by and benefiting Friends of Baltimore Woods
Botanical Garden, April 8/9 - hosted by and benefiting Leach Botanical Garden
Beaverton, April 15/16 - hosted by and benefiting Friends of Tualatin Hills Nature Park
NE Portland, April 22/23 - hosted by and benefiting the Rocky Butte Farmers Market Plants for the Planet - Proceeds for the Community: Sink your hands in the dirt and feel good! Your new native plants will support birds, bees, and butterflies, while proceeds support essential work in our communities. Thank you!!
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Cabbage Roll Soup Recipe from Karen in Sumner
Ingredients: 2 tsp Canola Oil 4 Cups Low Sodium beef broth
1lb Lean ground beef
3 8 oz cans tomato sauce
1 Medium Yellow Onion, diced finely
1/2 Cup white rice uncooked 2 cloves garlic minced
1 bay leaf 4 cups chopped green cabbage
2 Tbsp fresh chopped parsley
2 medium carrots quartered & diced 3 Tbsp light brown sugar
Directions
- In a Dutch oven or Large soup pot, heat oil over medium-high heat and add ground beef
- Season ground beef with salt and pepper as desired and cook until browned
- Add diced onion and minced garlic and cook for another 2-3 minutes, until onions are tender
- Add chopped cabbage, carrots, tomato sauce, beef broth, white rice, bay leaf and brown sugar and stir to combine
- Bring soup to a simmer, let cook for about 25 minutes, until rice is tender
- Take out the bay leaf and sprinkle with chopped parsley.
Do you have a recipe worth sharing. Please send it to use and we will share. Email it to Ronda @ rondaj@cnncoalition.org
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Do you Need a Notary Public?
We have you covered.
Central Northeast Neighbors can help you. Our own 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.
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CNN Resource Numbers and Websites
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"You Are Not Alone" We know physical distancing creates increased concerns, but there is help. At this website, https://govstatus.egov.com/or-dhs-not-alone is a list of resources for you, friends and family, and community members. All of these help lines offer translation services and are confidential.Your personally identifying information is not required.
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Please refer to www.211info if you require a resource that cannot be found on our website. Learn about community resources: Dial 2-1-1 They have extensive information if you are looking for resources related to food, housing, energy, emergencies, childhood and parenting, and maternity services. The website provides contact and location information for service providers nearest you.
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Mutnomah County and City of Portland Resource List https://multco.us/sites/default/files/health/documents/community_resource_list.pdf
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This is a Great Resource during Covid-19 Check it out! Macs List Portland Oregon https://www.macslist.org/working-in-portland/covid-19-resources-for-the-portland-community
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People with disabilities and older adults: Aging and Disability Hotline at 503-988-3646 or adrc@multco.us
- Mental health support: Multnomah Mental health Call Center at
- 503-988-4888
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Looking for the COVID resources featured in recent issues of the NEWS? These resources can now be found in https://www.multco.us/dchs/covid-19-information-resources-people-disabilities-older-adults
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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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