community Archive
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Hats for the Homeless
Posted on December 22, 2010 | No CommentsFriends of the Children mentor Ki’ilani Viernes helps fit Chloe with a hat that she and a group of other young girls knitted to help homeless youth stay warm this... -
Website on Health Launched
Posted on December 14, 2010 | 3 CommentsThe Men’s Health Project of Portland has unveiled a new health information website for the community. OurHealthAlliance.org provides accurate, up-to-date articles on health issues that are particularly relevant to African-Americans... -
All Students Deserve Up-to-date Schools
Posted on December 14, 2010 | No CommentsSupporting the modernization bond By Tamala Newsome and LaShawn Lee As school principals in north and northeast Portland, we see every day the positive effects that our schools have on... -
Write Around Portland
Posted on December 14, 2010 | No CommentsWrite Around Portland, the community-building organization that sponsors writing workshops for people who are in poverty, dealing with illness, facing isolation or experiencing other barriers, celebrates the completion of its... -
Hello, Mr. President
Posted on December 9, 2010 | No CommentsIn November, former Hillsboro Mayor Tom Hughes squeeked out about 1,000 votes more than opponent and former 1000 Friends of Oregon Executive Director Bob Stacey, becoming Metro Council president, a job that wields tremendous influence over the tri-county area's growth and economy. With the region facing a chronically soggy economy, Hughes has put his sights squarely on job creation and reviving the economy. To get a sense of what Hughes wants to do with the position as top elected official for the region, the Portland Observer sat down with him to discuss the challenges of minority populations, the potential impact of the Columbia River Crossing on North and Northeast Portland, and other topics. -
NAACP Portland Chapter Holding Elections
Posted on December 9, 2010 | No CommentsAn election for officers of the NAACP Portland chapter will be held Saturday, Dec. 11 at the Cascade Campus of Portland Community College, 705 N. Killingsworth, Technology Building, Room 222.... -
Hawthorne Holiday Stroll on Thursday
Posted on December 7, 2010 | No CommentsThe Hawthorne Boulevard District of southeast Portland hosts a Holiday Stroll celebration on Thursday, Dec. 9 with extended business hours for local merchants, live music and entertainment, complimentary snacks and... -
A Brush with Terror
Posted on December 1, 2010 | 1 CommentWith the arrest of Somali-born Mohamed Osman Mohamud, 19, for the foiled bomb attack Friday on Pioneer Courthouse Square’s tree lighting ceremony, local residents and minority populations in particular are questioning their safety. -
Gun Crackdown before Council
Posted on November 17, 2010 | No CommentsProposals draw racial profiling concerns To address the issue of illegal firearm use and reduce gang-related shootings in Portland, Mayor Sam Adams will bring forward a set of five proposed... -
Toy Drive for Doernbecher
Posted on November 17, 2010 | No CommentsSpirit Mountain Casino in Grand Ronde is designating its annual holiday Toy Drive to benefit Doernbecher Children’s Hospital. New, unwrapped toys or games will be accepted at the casino Coyote... -
Truevine Hosts Holiday Meal
Posted on November 17, 2010 | No CommentsTruevine Family Worship Center, 1601 N.E. Killingsworth St., will host a free holiday meal on Saturday, Nov. 20 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. The community is invited to come... -
Leaf Drop Brings Fees
Posted on November 10, 2010 | 1 CommentThe city of Portland has been sending out crews to remove curbside leaves from streets for the past 20 years, but this year marks the first time that residents will be charged a fee for this service. -
Growing Neighborhoods
Posted on November 3, 2010 | No CommentsFriends of Trees volunteers improve neighborhood livability with the planting of a tree in North Portland. Photo by Shasta Lin Group to plant 16,000 new trees Portland’s about to get... -
Sistah Healing Circle
Posted on October 27, 2010 | No CommentsA gathering of strong black women will once again take place on Saturday, Oct. 30, when the Healing Root Center presents a forum to renew your mind, body and spirit... -
Vital Health Screenings
Posted on October 20, 2010 | No CommentsDelana Maxwell (center), nutritional education speaker at Saturday’s Wellness Village, joins African American Health Coalition staff members Sandra Meucci (left) and Edith Forthan. Photo by Mark Washington/The Portland Observer Wellness...
