Neighborhood News


	Summer Camp at Zenger Farm
	Zenger Farm, located in Portland's historic Lent's neighborhood, is offering a series of summer camps connecting school-age kids with the food they eat. Zenger Farm is a one-of-a-kind working urban farm in Southeast Portland promoting sustainable food systems, environmental stewardship and local community development. Each week-long camp will provide kids with a unique opportunity to get their hands dirty working in the Kids' Garden and helping our farmer tend her fields. Campers will pick snacks from heirloom fruit trees and harvest vegetables for lunch. And at the end of the week, families will be invited to join their child for a farmhouse lunch and see first-hand what they've learned throughout the week. Zenger Farm welcomes up to 15 kids from the greater Portland area to make up each weekly session. Camp days will run from 9 am to 2 pm, and a nutritious snack and lunch will be provided everyday. Boys and girls, ages 6-8, are invited to attend the week of July 17th through July 21st. Boys, ages 9-12, are invited to attend the week of July 31st through August 4th. And girls, ages 9-12, are invited to attend the week of August 7th through August 11th. The cost of a weeklong session is $200. To find out more about Zenger Farm, go to www.zengerfarm.org. Slots fill quickly so please call or email to see what is available. Contact Sara Cogan, Youth and Family Programs Coordinator with Friends of Zenger Farm, at 503.282.4245, or send email to sara@zengerfarm.org.


	Cleveland Community Field Project
	The Cleveland Community Field Project, an ambitious community-led effort to replace crumbling outdoor facilities at Cleveland High School, received great news recently. The Maybelle Clark Macdonald Fund (MCMF) is generously supporting the project with a $150,000 challenge grant. The foundation will match dollar for dollar every $1,000 to $5,000 donation received from now until July 4, 2006. Your help is needed to connect with families, neighbors and businesses that can support the project at this level. To make a donation, please go to Cleveland Community Field Project - Donate. Fun events are planned to make this challenge grant campaign a success. The next event is a private screening of the new Robert Altman movie, "A Prairie Home Companion" on Sunday, June 4th at the Hollywood Theater on Sandy Boulevard. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Refreshments provided. Movie starts at 7 pm. Tickets $20. Advance purchase required. And a second piece of good news: the project received a big boost from the City of Portland on May 17th. The City Council decided to support a one-time funding request of $150,000. The City recognizes the value of the field to the community and the request fit with Portland Parks & Recreations "Parks 2020 Vision" Plan. Thanks to the City Council for supporting this project that is important to every neighbor, parent and student is Portland and especially in Southeast. For more information contact: Carmel Bender at Carmel Bender or 503.544.9909 or Marianne Morris at Marianne Morris 503.233.1104. Learn about the project and how you can make it happen at Cleveland Community Field Project.

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"I know it is wet and the sun is not sunny, but we can have lots of good fun that is funny." So said a famous cat in a hat. Of course, the rain will end once Rose Festival is over. In the meantime, there is lots of good fun right here - drop off your stuff at the Richmond Neighborhood Clean-Up, learn the tricks of rose care along with the Friends of Ladd's Addition Gardens and best of all - try the Lemongrass Martini at Vindalho. Read on for all the news.

ROSE SEASON BEGINS. OFF WITH THEIR HEADS!

Come out on Saturday, June 3rd, 9 am to noon, to kick off the rose pruning season in the Ladd's Addition neighborhood. The season opener features rose experts from the City sharing their tricks and trade secrets for rose care: black spot? climbers? aphids? Bring all your questions to the East Garden located at Harrison, Locust and Cypress streets. Join the Friends of Ladd's Addition Gardens (FLAG) as they lead another season of neighbors and gardeners stopping to smell ( and prune) the roses. The Ladd's rose gardens need your time, treasure and talent. Come out Saturday to learn more or visit FLAG's web site for details on their Adopt-A-Bed program, pruning calendar, summer picnic and other activities at Friends of Ladd's Addition Gardens.

NEIGHBORHOOD CLEAN-UP
Clean out the basement or garage - by making a stop at the Annual Richmond Neighborhood Clean-up on Saturday, June 3rd from 9 am to 1 pm at the Central Christian Church, 1844 SE 39th. Small donations from $5-$25 per load are requested. Hazardous materials are not accepted. Yard debris, lumber, scrap metal, wood, polystyrene and bulk waste are accepted. For more information contact sfmoore@speakeasy.org.

Checkout the U-Price-It-Sale conducted during the Clean-up where great finds (and great deals!) are available to the savvy shopper.

VINDALHO - To Reserve, To Party and To Go!

The popular and highly-acclaimed restaurant Vindalho located at 2038 SE Clinton, adds menu items and options that neighbors will love.

Serving heirloom Indian recipes prepared with the freshest Northwest ingredients, Vindalho's appetizers, curries and tandoori items will have you struggling over which delicious dish to choose. The entire menu is available To Go for easy entertaining or convenient dinners. Vegan soups, inventive salads, numerous fish options and nightly specials make Vindalho a great option for every diner in your party.

For the Late Spring season, Vindalho's menu is updated with dishes including Crab, Avocado and Mango Salad, Chicken Pakoras and Stir-Fried Asparagus with Fenugreek Seeds. New cocktails are also featured for pairing with appetizers or as a prelude to dinner. Try Shiva's Glow, Bahia Breeze or a Mandarin Blossom.

Receptions and private parties of small or big groups are welcomed in the restaurant. High above the dining room, The Mezzanine is ideal for big family gatherings, books clubs or celebrations for grads and Dads. Events are easy in this beautiful space, serving some of the most exciting and innovative ethnic food in Portland.

So many neighbors commented to owner David Machado that "they wanted reservations!" - he has acquiesced. Reservations are now accepted for parties of 6 or more. Groups of 5 or less are easily accommodated with no wait on weeknights or a brief stop at the bar on weekends. Call 503.467.4551 Tuesday-Saturday after 2 pm for details.

PORTLAND IMPACT CELEBRATION

Portland Impact is a non-profit with the mission to support people in achieving and maintaining self-sufficiency and to prevent and alleviate the effects of poverty. Through their comprehensive array of services, Portland Impact seeks to serve children, families, seniors and adults with disabilities to overcome the challenges of poverty and achieve independence. Over 40,000 people have been assisted by Portland Impact in the past year.

On Saturday, June 24th 6:30-11 pm come out for The Summer Soulstice, a celebration of 40 years of Portland Impact. The anniversary party and fundraiser celebrates the founding of the organization during the summer of soul in 1966. Held at Portland Nursery, SE 90th and Division, tickets are $75 per person, $125 a pair. Enjoy music, dancing, live and silent auctions for an important cause. Contact MaLynda Wolfer at 503.988.4996 extension 265 for more information.

LOTS FOR SALE
Lots of lots are currently on the block in the neighborhood. The lot at the northeast edge of SE12th and Hawthorne is owned by Burgerville and is up for sale and development.

Word on the street - Division Street - is that a lot at 23rd and Division is available for redevelopment. Stay tuned as more changes come your way.

THE HUNT WENT OFF WITHOUT A HITCH

Rain and mud were hardly deterrents for the annual Ladd's Addition Neighborhood Egghunt. On April 15th children of all ages gathered at the Shattuc/Raitt home to prepare for the annual egghunt in Ladd Circle. Families brought one dozen eggs per child which were hidden high and low in the circle. Neighbor Dave Kaplan once again paraded the Easter Bunny in his Nash Metropolitan. Per tradition, the under five crowd was spotted a head start with the hunt, while the older children waited eagerly curbside for their "ready, set, go!" An estimated 30 families participated in the event which will be repeated the day before Easter next year...Mark your calendar!

SECOND THURSDAYS ON HAWTHORNE BLVD
This summer merchants up and down the Boulevard will be expanding their successful Second Thursday program with many staying open a little later on June 8th, July 13th and August 10th. Participating businesses will have open houses, host local artists or feature other special events inviting the community to come and enjoy Hawthorne. See Think Hawthorne for additional information.

THE CALENDAR
The Eastbank Farmers Market season has begun. Every Thursday through September 28th, 3:30-7:30 pm, will feature crops from local farms, breads and sweets from Great Harvest, cut flowers, plant starts, music and more. The Market is held in the parking lot of Hinson Memorial Church at SE 20th and Salmon in the Buckman neighborhood. Don't miss the Red, White & Blueberry Festival coming Thursday, June 29th.

A weekend workshop, "Healing your Mind with Compassion" presented by Innovations in Counseling is being held June 10th-11th at their office at 3310 SE Division. Learn to improve your compassion for yourself and ultimately for others. Space is limited. Call 503.234.4440 extension 1 for details.

Portland Progressive Toastmasters meets every Thursday evenings at 6:30 pm at OHSU Family Medicine building 3930 SE Division, in the second floor conference room. All are welcomed.

Save Our Elms Inoculation Day is Saturday, June 24th and your help is definitely needed. Volunteers will meet at 8:30 am at the Ladd Circle to inoculate 88 elms. Call Toby Deming at 503.236.0620 for more information or to find out how you can pitch in.

The Hosford-Abernethy Neighborhood Development Association (HAND) has Board meetings at 7 pm, the third Tuesday of the month at St. Philip Neri Church.

Friends of Ladd's Addition Gardens (FLAG) hosts their annual summer potluck picnic for Ladd's Addition neighbors and garden volunteers on Sunday, July 30th 4-7 pm in the Center Circle Park. Games, prizes, ice cream, great food, company and high temps will be enjoyed! FLAG needs volunteers to make this event possible - are you willing to help? Call 503.238.9508.