Neighborhood News


	Shop local with Chinook Book
	The 2006 edition of Chinook Book, The Coupon Book for Healthy Living, by Celilo Group Media, Inc is available. Celilo is based right here in the neighborhood on upper Hawthorne Boulevard. The sixth edition of this popular book includes resources and coupons for healthy living in the Portland and Eugene/Springfield metro regions. The book contains chapters on food, the home, travel, entertainment, and the outdoors and includes more than 300 coupons for products and services for environmental living. Also featured in the new Chinook Book is the Dine Local Eat Local guide, an expanded, pull-out guide to dining and eating locally. Dine Local Eat Local contains listings for over 80 restaurants that source locally - and sustainably - grown ingredients. Chinook Book retails for $20 and is a colorful guide to fun and culture in the region, containing discounts at over 250 unique merchants on items including: museum and theatre tickets, independent movie rentals, gifts, pet supplies, music, outdoor and fitness products, bikes, yoga, kayaking, rock climbing and swimming lessons, yard and gardening supplies, food and dining, and much more. Chinook Book proudly includes savings from, and is available at the following locations: all New Seasons Markets and other area grocery stores, People's Food Co-op, Mirador, Pastaworks and The Daily Grind. More than 150 different school and community groups sell Chinook Book as a healthy fundraiser for their organization. The last edition of Chinook Book helped raise over $95,000 for organizations in the Portland metro region. To learn more about Chinook Book please go to www.celilo.net or call 503-222-7400.


	Outlook is bright for 2006
	The 2005 real estate market ended with a bang in December. The median price for a Portland area home increased by 20.40% to $252,900 compared to December 2004, according to Regional Multiple Listing Service. Other important data, such as the inventory of available homes was calculated as a 2.1 months supply, which registers as close to the record minimum availability that has defined the local market since last spring. While some areas of the United States have started to experience a slowing housing market, the Portland area shows continued strength. This is especially true for the neighborhoods of inner Southeast Portland where homes include highly sought-after design features and character. As a specialist in helping you buy and sell old and historic homes, I know that Southeast neighborhoods include everything that is wonderful about Portland - walkable communities, unique shopping districts and restaurants, bikepaths, parks, trees and neighborhood schools. The homes in our communities will continue to strongly appreciate in 2006. 2005 was an exciting year for me as I joined The Meadows Group. Our office is right here in the neighborhood at 1902 SE Morrison. I am proud to be a part of this excellent, local company that supports my focus and showcases my signature green *FOR SALE* sign complete with decorative column logo and distinctive phrase *Specializing in Old and Historic Homes*. Visit www.oldpdxhomes.com to learn more and to see great available properties. If you're considering selling and would appreciate my expert insight, contact me at diane@oldpdxhomes.com or by phone at 503.238.1700 ex.620. 2006 looks like another great year for the vintage homes of inner Southeast.

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Here's hoping that the clear weather signals that spring is on the way. While it's dry, get out and enjoy something chocolatey, steamey or even recycled.

BIG PARTY IN THE HOUSE

Cheers and screams of joy are still emanating from the Hedge House, everyone's favorite pub at 3412 SE Division Street, where dedicated Steelers fans gathered last weekend. Led by owner Jerry Fetcher, a big Steelers fan himself, the guys added a tent and three televisions to the usually cozy confines to watch Sunday's game. Lots of great food - burgers, kielbasa and pierogies - was washed down with Iron City Beer.

WILD OATS CLOSING ON DIVISION
It's official - Wild Oats is closing its Division Street location on February 18th. Their Real Estate Department has arranged for Mark New of New & Neville to lease the property. The space, to be leased in its entirety, is 25,000 sq. ft. with two parking lots.

Hosford-Abernethy and Richmond Neighborhood Associations and the Division/Clinton Business Association (DCBA) are convening a joint meeting with Mr. New to discuss possible tenants for the space. These organizations are especially interested in a local and/or sustainable business taking over the space. They invite everyone to attend the discussion. A time and place for the gathering is yet to be announced. Contact Linda Nettekoven of HAND at 503.235.7917 or Jean Baker of the DCBA for more information.

SOME IDEAS, VALENTINE
Visit the newly opened Bakery Bar at 1028 SE Water Avenue at Taylor Street for a beautiful and tasty treat expertly crafted by owner Jocelyn Barda. See their site or their case for mouth watering tarts, cupcakes and mini-cakes built for two. Savory items are also on the menu, as are cocktails. Stop in to order or pick something up for you and/or your sweetie. The Bakery Bar is open 7:30 am - 6pm Mondays-Thursdays, 7:30 am - 10 pm Fridays, and 8 am - 10 pm Saturdays.

Hard to find a better gift for your loved one or yourself than a visit to Loyly at 2713 SE Clinton for a relaxing and restorative sauna & steam. The beautiful, brand new facility offers separate hours for women and men. Check out Loyly for all the details and the Valentine's Special.

Nothing says "I love you" quite like a great cocktail. Starting tonight, My Bloody Valentine hits the menu at Castagna 1752 SE Hawthorne and Cafe Castagna right next door. This treat is a beautifully dressed blood orange Margarita: juice of blood oranges, Sauza Gold Tequila, Triple Sec and Simple Syrup served on the rocks with a salted rim. You just might have to say it twice.

Tuesday the 14th at Simpatica Dining Hall is sold out - but who wants to wait 'till then anyway? Start expressing your love on Sunday eve - treat your Valentine to dinner at Simpatica Dining Hall. Enjoy a five course meal that will warm you heart and soul. Dinner begins at 7 pm: Oysters on the half shell with Champagne Mignonette, Spiedini di Bianco on Arugula, Soups du Poisson, Rack of Lamb for Two and Boca Negra with Blood Oranges. $35 per person plus wine and gratuity. Reservations are required for this Southeast pheonominon called Simpatica, located at 828 SE Ash, call 503.235.1600. Visit Simpatica Catering for all the info.

Depending on how things go for you on Tuesday, here's another idea to consider. On Thursday, February 16th learn "The Truth about Love" from Norene Gonsiewski, LCSW, and Nicole Carroll, LCSW both highly trained specialists at Innovations in Counseling at 3310 SE Division Street. This presentation is offered as part of their Winter Life Matters Workshop Series, $10 per person, reservations are required: call 503.234.4440. Their description of the workshop reads: All romantic relationships go through predictable stages of love: Infatuation, Post-Rapture, Discovery and Connection. Learn how physiological changes account for some of the intense feelings brought on by initial attraction. However glorious it may feel...this heady infatuation stage is not what love is really about. Learn about the brain chemistry of love potion #9 and some myths that can destroy relationships. Come alone or bring your partner. See Innovations in Counseling for more information.

SE ART WALK INVITES YOU
Southeast area neighborhoods open their doors to support the Third Annual Southeast Area Art Walk on March 4th and 5th. This free event runs 10 am - 5 pm and features creations by 80 local artists, from ceramics, collage, leather, illustration and metal work. The art will be on view at area houses and businesses. For information and a map, visit Southeast Portland Art Walk. For other details or questions contact Rin Carroll Jackson at 503.232.0745.

CHANGES FOR EASTBANK FARMERS MARKET
The three year old Eastbank Farmers Market has been officially turned over to the Portland Farmers Market organization. Pioneered by the Buckman Neighborhood Association and neighborhood activists Tom and Christina Grace, the Eastbank Farmers Market has been a big hit. The Graces, who managed the Market on a day-to-day basis, have decided to return to the East Coast. The Portland Farmers Market has stepped up to take over the Market and provide management for Eastbank during its season: Thursdays, 3:30-7:30 pm, June through September 30th. New events such as a Berry Festival and additional farmers and artisan food producers may be added. The Eastbank Farmers Market is held in the parking lot of Hinson Memorial Church at SE 20th and Salmon.

A debt of gratitude is owed to Tom and Chris for all their hard work and contributions to our community. You will be missed.

RECYCLED ART COMPETITION, EXHIBITION AND AUCTION
Tazo Tea, headquarted on the inner Eastside, is putting out the call to artists and art enthusiasts alike. Want bragging rights with your dumpster diving friends? Tazo welcomes submissions for its juried "Waste Not" Recycled Art Competition, Exhibition and Auction to benefit SCRAP and Disjecta. Entries must consist of at least 75% reused, recycled or found items. A number of works will be selected by a jury to appear at a lively exhibition, to be held on Saturday, March 4th in the Tazo Warehouse. Proceeds from the exhibition's live and silent auctions of artwork will be split between the individual artists and the evening's Portland-based beneficiaries. Additionally, three cash prizes will be awarded to the top entries. For those not inclined to create, the exhibition will include entertainment by Wade McCollum ("Batboy," "One: The Musical") and Brothers of the Baladi, as well as beverages and food by Mother's Bistro and Mama Mia's Trattoria. For official rules, guidelines and more information on the event, please visit Waste Not Art or contact Amy Bourne at 503.736.9005 ex.2248. Deadline for entry in the art event is February 13, 2006.

THE CALENDAR
Meeting of the Hosford-Abernethy Neighborhood Development Association (HAND) is scheduled for Tuesday, February 21st, 7 pm at Saint Philip Neri Church, visit HAND.

The next Kids Story Time at Palio on the Circle in Ladd's Addition is scheduled for Saturday, March 4th from 9:30-10:30 am.

Put the Abernethy Elementary School Carnival on your calendar for Friday, April 28th. All are invited and it is a lot of fun! Visit Abernethy Elementary School for more info on the school.