Southeast

A Landlord Can Be Your Greatest Ally

Chad Walsh cha@neighborhoodnotes.com — Thu, 24 May 2012 11:21:00 PDT

This is the second article in a series (read the first article) about how landlords and their present and potential commercial tenants can work together to create vibrant, livable neighborhoods. ...

Second Annual PDX Urban Wineries Summer Wine Tasting

NNwire nnwire@neighborhoodnotes.com — Wed, 23 May 2012 9:55:00 PDT

Join all nine members of the PDX Urban Wineries Association on Saturday, June 9, 2 p.m.-5 p.m. Admission is $20 in advance or $25 at the door and includes a tasting of up to 25 wines and light...

South Tabor Spring Clean Up, May 28

NNwire nnwire@neighborhoodnotes.com — Tue, 22 May 2012 16:20:00 PDT

The South Tabor Neighborhood Association is having its annual Spring Clean Up on Monday, May 28 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Trinity Fellowship Church parking lot at 2700 SE 67th Ave. Pretty much...

Alberta Co-op and People's Food Co-op Present Farm Tour 2012

NNwire nnwire@neighborhoodnotes.com — Tue, 22 May 2012 15:54:00 PDT

On the morning of June 9, meet at People’s Co-op and hop on the bus for a day of scenery, food, conversation, and learning as we travel to the southern Willamette Valley near Eugene. We’ll be...

8 Tips On Doing Your Due Diligence Before Hiring Your First Employee

Chris Young chris@pdxnoise.com — Tue, 22 May 2012 11:15:00 PDT

This is the final installment in a series about the steps small business owners need to take before hiring their first employee. If you’ve already taken a hard look at your business and...

Memorial Day Weekend Wine Tasting at Hip Chicks Winery

NNwire nnwire@neighborhoodnotes.com — Tue, 22 May 2012 8:31:00 PDT

Join us at our Portland Winery and try any of our wines you would like! $15 admission includes a tasting of up to 14 wines, appetizers, music and a logo glass. We'll be open extended hours 11...

Neighborhood Branding: Determining What To Change and How

Chris Young chris@pdxnoise.com — Mon, 21 May 2012 12:11:00 PDT

This is the second article in a series about neighborhood branding. In the first article we explored outsiders’ perceptions of your neighborhood and began to think about how we can change...

PWB's Reservoir Compliance Schedule Request Denied

NNwire nnwire@neighborhoodnotes.com — Fri, 18 May 2012 8:40:00 PDT

PORTLAND OR – The Oregon Health Authority Public Health Division Drinking Water Program (OHA) today denied the Portland Water Bureau’s request for an adjustment to its regulatory schedule to...

Mule Variations: 5 Portland Takes on the Moscow Mule

Chad Walsh cha@neighborhoodnotes.com — Wed, 16 May 2012 10:37:00 PDT

There are really only two differences between a vodka soda and a Moscow Mule. First, mules are made with ginger beer in lieu of soda, and second, the Moscow Mule belongs to Oprah—it's her favorite...

Foster-Powell Garden Tour

NNwire nnwire@neighborhoodnotes.com — Tue, 15 May 2012 8:52:00 PDT

On June 16th from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., residents of Southeast Portland's Foster-Powell neighborhood are proud to host their free annual garden tour. Now in its 5th year, the Foster-Powell Garden Tour...

Cracking the Codes of Land Use in Portland

Chad Walsh cha@neighborhoodnotes.com — Tue, 15 May 2012 8:47:00 PDT

This is the second in a series of articles that will cover the basics of land use in Portland. For tips, resources and a general overview, please see our first story. Three years ago,...

Hawthorne Area Civic Ecology Community Charrettes

NNwire nnwire@neighborhoodnotes.com — Mon, 14 May 2012 9:08:00 PDT

Join business and neighborhood leaders as we design a more resilient future for our SE community. Identify and map out systems for energy, water, waste, food production and local economies. Come...

Call of the Heart—A Day of Celebration, Retreat and Ceremony

NNwire nnwire@neighborhoodnotes.com — Fri, 11 May 2012 13:01:00 PDT

Call of the Heart: 'We are made for these times' Honoring the Rhythm of Sacred Living Discover your medicine. Share your gift. Feel your connection. Know you belong! You are invited on a journey...

Love Your Mama and Love Your Local Businesses, May 10-13

NNwire nnwire@neighborhoodnotes.com — Wed, 09 May 2012 22:18:00 PDT

Make mama proud by supporting Portland's best indie businesses and rocking the local economy in honor of Mother's Day. It's the gift that keeps on giving (literally). Find great gifts for the...

PDX Urban Wineries: Mother's Day Weekend Passport Wine Tasting

NNwire nnwire@neighborhoodnotes.com — Wed, 09 May 2012 13:02:00 PDT

Looking for the perfect day-before-Mother’s-Day outing with family and friends, right here in Portland? PDX Urban Wineries is holding its first Passport Tasting on Saturday, May 12, from noon-5...

Northwest Fair Trade Coalition to Create Portland’s First Fair Trade Directory

NNwire nnwire@neighborhoodnotes.com — Wed, 09 May 2012 8:34:00 PDT

Northwest Fair Trade Coalition, Portland’s local economic justice and fair trade coalition, plans to create Portland’s first ever Fair Trade Directory. Local businesses and community organizations...

Choosing The Right Social Media Platform For Your Business

Chris Young chris@pdxnoise.com — Tue, 08 May 2012 8:43:00 PDT

Twitter or Facebook? LinkedIn, Instagram, Foursquare, Tumblr, Pinterest, Google+, or even MySpace? The options can be overwhelming (don't click here unless you want your head to spin), especially...

Is Economic Gardening the Right Approach for Job Growth in Portland?

Chris Young chris@pdxnoise.com — Mon, 07 May 2012 9:26:00 PDT

Job growth in Portland comes from local, small businesses. As demonstrated in the last installment of Thinking Local, a discussion of “Job Creation Not Relocation,” resident companies are growing...

Mother's Day Sale at Tilde

NNwire nnwire@neighborhoodnotes.com — Sat, 05 May 2012 7:51:00 PDT

Thursday, May 10–Sunday, May 13 20% off everything! To honor this, our favorite *holiday* of the year, we are putting on a sale befitting of all those hard working, hard loving moms out there! ...

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo: 6 Portland Spots That Serve Up Killer Tamales

Chad Walsh cha@neighborhoodnotes.com — Wed, 02 May 2012 10:14:00 PDT

In his recent book Taco USA: How Mexican Food Conquered America, author and columnist Gustavo Arellano argues that until the 1950s and 60s, most (Norte) Americanos didn't even know what a taco...