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Connecting Our Community
www.ecnapdx.com

February 2016


Forecast: Spring....And Other Good Things Happening In Our Neighborhood

As the days get warmer and the early flowers start to bud, we’re ramping up for a great year in East Columbia.

Your participation matters to make our neighborhood a great place to live! We share the beauty of nature and many other wonderful amenities - join in the effort by attending neighborhood meetings, helping out with improvement projects - whatever you have time for helps! It will take only a minute to submit your feedback using our survey - please respond by March 15.

Also, we always want your ideas and suggestions for newsletter articles, please get a hold of us at newsletter@ecnapdx.org.

Warmly,
Emelda Kavanaugh-Ortiz and Michelle Price
ECNA Newsletter Committee
 

Connecting on Nextdoor

Check out our neighborhood's Nextdoor social media platform. Connect easily with East Columbia residents and surrounding neighbors using this secure online tool. Join now
 

City of Portland Updates

Become an expert on your neighborhood with property information, crime data, aerial photography, and more at the new and improved www.portlandmaps.com.

The draft of the mixed use zones project will be published in March, originally scheduled for February 1. Visit the project website for more info. 

The Portland City Council continues work sessions on 2035 Comprehensive Plan. more info
 



MCDD Commemorates 1996 Flood

This February marks the 20 year anniversary of the 1996 flood. To commemorate the event, Multnomah County Drainage District (MCDD) has created a “story map” that connects the history of flooding and flood-fighting to images and maps of the area. Check out the story map  
 








Upcoming Events

Native Plant Workshop
Wednesday, March 2, 2016
6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Whitaker Ponds Nature Park
7040 NE 47th Ave, Portland
Hosted by Columbia Slough Watershed Council
Registration and more info

ECNA General Meeting
Tuesday, March 8, 2016
7-8:30 p.m.
Columbia River RV Park
Community Room
10649 NE 13th Avenue

Slough 101 Workshop
Saturday, March 12, 2016
9 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.
6543 N. Burlington, Portland
Free/pre-registration required
More info

"Village at Home" Talk
Saturday, March 19
2-4 p.m.
Learn about "aging in place" and living independently
RSVP for location - visit Northstar Village website 
Or call (503) 978-0540




About the ECNA Newsletter

Brought to you by the ECNA Newsletter Committee, comprised of Emelda Kavanaugh-Ortiz and Michelle Price,  

E-mailed to neighbors every month - print copies planned for the future!

Submit concise, detailed articles to newsletter@ecnapdx.com.
Deadline is March 11 for the March 18 newsletter.













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