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Woodlawn Neighborhood Association September 3, 2024 Agenda

Nancy Flynn 2024-08-23

Woodlawn Neighborhood Association General Meeting Agenda Tuesday, September 3rd, 2024 at 7:00 pm Please make every effort to join us In Person at Classic Foods: 817 NE Madrona Or join the meeting online via Zoom (now with improved audio): https://zoom.us/j/3014662210?pwd=d3VKbXkzVldqYzNWU2RwVm9OUkZyZz09 Meeting ID: 301 466 2210 , Passcode: WNA Streamed/recorded on our Youtube channel: youtube.com/@woodlawnneighborhoodassoci5818 Welcome and Vision: “In the future, Woodlawn will be a place where people live harmoniously, respectfully,

Adopt One Block to Help Keep Woodlawn Clean!

Nancy Flynn 2024-08-23

We do not have to wait for our annual neighborhood cleanup to keep Woodlawn spic and span the rest of the year. Some members of the Woodlawn Neighborhood Association already help out every week emptying the small trash receptacles at Woodlawn bus stops. The folks at the AdoptOneBlock website help us all re-imagine the way we make our city cleaner and happier. They enable us to care for the blocks

Take a Stroll along the Ainsworth Linear Arboretum

Nancy Flynn 2024-08-10

NE Ainsworth Street boasts a living tree library, the Ainsworth Linear Arboretum. You can explore it right from the sidewalk in the Woodlawn, Vernon, and Concordia neighborhoods of northeast Portland, Oregon. And you can help out in the summer by volunteering to adopt a young tree between NE 15th Avenue and NE MLK Blvd for summer watering. From their website: “When the Ainsworth Linear Arboretum started in 2005, there were

Sign Up to Volunteer at Our Woodlawn National Night Out — August 6, 2024!

Nancy Flynn 2024-08-04

The Woodlawn Neighborhood Association is looking for folks to help out during our annual National Night Out Event on Tuesday, August 6, 2024 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. You can sign up here! Thanks so much!

Annual National Night Out Party at Woodlawn Park on August 6, 2024

Nancy Flynn 2024-07-15

Join your family, friends, and neighbors for a FREE National Night Out Party sponsored by the Woodlawn Neighborhood Association. August6, 2024 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Free food, games, music, and fun all around. The Woodlawn Community Garden will be open for tours, too. This annual event is part of Party On Portland, these events are a great way to get to know your neighbors, learn about cool things

Pedalpalooza North/Northeast Portland History Bike Ride August 3, 2024

Nancy Flynn 2024-07-12

Pedalpalooza Bike Summer North/Northeast Portland History Ride End location: Dekum Triangle / Woodlawn Farmer’s Market Join us for a history tour through North and Northeast Portland. We will stop at multiple locations of interest including Mississippi Avenue, Peninsula Park, and Dekum Triangle, where volunteers will speak to the history of these sites. Feel free to stay longer at the Woodlawn Farmers Market or at one the many adjacent bars/restaurants.

Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night” in the Woodlawn Park Amphitheater — FREE!

Nancy Flynn 2024-07-10

The Canon Shakespeare Company will be presenting free performances of William Shakespeare’s play, “Twelfth Night,” in the Woodlawn Park Amphitheater for three weekends this July—July 12th-14th, 19th-21st, and 26th-28th. Friday and Saturday performances start at 6:30 p.m. and Sunday matinees start at 2 p.m. From the Canon Shakespeare Company website: “Who’s ready for a beach day?! When Viola is stranded in Illyria after a devastating shipwreck, she assumes a new

Volunteer Opportunities at Portland Parks This Summer!

Nancy Flynn 2024-07-07

There are lots of opportunities to get out, help out, exercise, meet new people—and be part of keeping Portland Parks in great shape for all to enjoy. More information here. A few examples— Westmoreland Park, Nature Playground – We do our best to keep it weed free and full of healthy native plants. Your team of 10 to 25 adults can be a big help. Available Monday – Friday. Native

Minutes for July 2024 WNA General Meeting

Nancy Flynn 2024-07-06

Woodlawn Neighborhood Association General Meeting Agenda Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at 7:00 pm Please make every effort to join us In Person at Classic Foods: 817 NE Madrona Or join the meeting online via Zoom (now with improved audio): https://zoom.us/j/3014662210?pwd=d3VKbXkzVldqYzNWU2RwVm9OUkZyZz09 Meeting ID: 301 466 2210 , Passcode: WNA Streamed/recorded on our YouTube channel: youtube.com/@woodlawnneighborhoodassoci5818 Welcome and Vision: “In the future, Woodlawn will be a place where people live harmoniously, respectfully,

Woodlawn Neighborhood Association T-Shirt Fundraiser! More Shirts Now Available!

Nancy Flynn 2024-07-01

We have more shirts for sale! We have partnered with a local Woodlawn screen printer via 501(c)(3) Cada Casa to organize a T-shirt fundraiser for the Woodlawn Neighborhood Association (WNA). T-shirts are $25 each, $15 of which will go directly to the WNA. Sizes are standard gender-neutral adult, high-quality soft 100% cotton material and run true to size. The design and color are pictured below. Funds raised from this project