Posted in SMILE on Sep 29th, 2009
The Portland Garden Collective is having a organizational meeting, at 7pm on October 8th at 1208 SE 34th Ave, Portland, OR. This group is committed to uniting local gardeners and providing access to local farmers markets to sell seasonal produce. We support organic gardening, permaculture design, and human-powered community building. So if you want to meet other plant nerds and [...]
Posted in SMILE on Sep 28th, 2009
The Farmer’s Market closes this Wednesday for the winter. It’s the last chance for neighbors to take their styrofoam to the Farmer’s Market for recycling! Styrofoam recycling initiative brought to you by Wallace Books, Moreland Farmer’s Market and SMILE! Thanks Julie!
Posted in SMILE on Sep 28th, 2009
Great news! Sustainable Sellwood will be meeting this Second Thursday at West Moreland resident, Judy Bluehorse’s home. Her home is located at 1935 SE Harold Street. We’ll gather at 7:00. Judy is a renown permaculture expert and advocate. We’re fortunate to be invited into her home for some great sustainable community chatting!
Posted in SMILE on Sep 27th, 2009
Friends of Trees wants to help you increase the value of your home by up to 21% and decrease your summer heat in the house by up to 20 degrees. For just $49.99 you can get a city-approved tree for your planting strip or yard. That price includes hole digging, planting assistance on planting day, [...]
Posted in SMILE on Sep 27th, 2009
Title: SMILE Station Habitat Work Party
Location: SMILE Station
Link out: Click here
Description: We’ll be having a work party to pull invasive and non-native plant species from the property. There will be an AmeriCorps crew on hand for some of the heavy lifting. Some food and drinks may be provided for the event…TBD. Cheers, PK
Start Date: [...]
Posted in SMILE on Sep 26th, 2009
Last month, the Energy Trust of Oregon’s, Lizzie Rubado came to SMILE to discuss a fantastic buying opportunity for residents and guests. Lizzie has been managing the Solarize SE Portland Project which is creating a bulk buying opportunity for home owners throughout Portland. We had a standing room only crowd with a substantial representation from SMILE residents! [...]
Posted in SMILE on Sep 26th, 2009
Your neighbors at the last board meeting voted to go for the Gold with a Backyard Habitat Certification. This is great news and a great opportunity for SMILE. Your neighbors from the Sustainable Sellwood Committee, have been discussing an opportunity like this for quite some time. We’re very fortunate to have Gaylen Beatty as a [...]
Posted in SMILE on Sep 25th, 2009
Just a reminder about Green Drinks coming up this First Wednesday on October 7th. As always, we’ll be at the big table at The Muddy Rudder around 6:00.
Along with green advocates, contractors and volunteers some neighbors from the Oregon Tilth will be stopping by. They are a great organization and one of [...]
Posted in SMILE on Sep 22nd, 2009
This announcement is sent on behalf of Multnomah County Commissioner Deborah Kafoury. In addition to the Town Hall on 9-23, a Sellwood Bridge Project Open House will take place on 9-30 from 5:30 – 7:30 pm at Oaks Park Dance Pavilion:
SELLWOOD TOWN HALL MEETING
Join State Senator Diane Rosenbaum, State Representative Carolyn Tomei, Multnomah County Commissioner [...]
Posted in SMILE on Sep 16th, 2009
Introducing the Park To Park Walkway. Imagine being able to walk from Sellwood Park to Westmoreland Park in the shade of trees on well marked crossings with seamless curb cuts! Park to Park Map (Keaton just rode his bike to the park and had to walk it up and down a dozen curbs!). Imagine traffic [...]