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Email: nick@portlandoregon.gov
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The 2016 Spirit of Portland Awards are Calling for Nominations!
Aug 22, 2016 at 4:28 PM
August 22, 2016
The 2016 Spirit of Portland awards are now upon us and the City of Portland is requesting nominations!
Each year, City Council presents Spirit of Portland Awards to individuals and organizations that exhibit strong engagement and service that embody the values of Portland.
Last year, Nick was proud to present his Commissioner’s awards to Debbie Aiona, of League of Women Voters of Portland, and Bernie Foster, founder of The Skanner newspaper.
Nominations are now being accepted through Monday, September 26th. To nominate an individual, business, organization, or neighborhood that has created an inspiring positive change in the city, visit the Neighborhood Involvement’s website.
Spirit of Portland Awards Ceremony
Tuesday, December 13th at 6pm- 8:30pm
Location TBD
Nick Speaks at the 2016 Montavilla Jazz Festival!
Aug 24, 2016 at 11:33 AM
August 24, 2016
New frontiers in Jazz music were explored this weekend at Portland’s 3rd Annual Montavilla Jazz Festival.
The two-day festival, featured extraordinary local jazz musicians and some of Portland’s finest composed jazz music. The event also spotlighted emerging student artists and visiting musicians who are redefining the jazz world.
As a lover of jazz, Nick was thrilled to speak at the festival and to introduce the Executive Director of the Portland Jazz Composers’ Ensemble, Douglas Detrick. Portland’s very own jazz pianist, George Colligan, joined the ensemble in headlining both nights of the event.
The festival was hosted by the Montavilla Neighborhood Association at the Portland Metro Arts, and a portion of ticket proceeds benefit the Montavilla Schools Music Fund.
Check out the Montavilla Jazz Festival’s website to learn more about the musical event.
Clean-up at Johnson Creek!
Aug 26, 2016 at 12:45 PM
August 26, 2016
This Saturday, join over 100 volunteers to help clean-up our beautiful Johnson Creek.
Johnson Creek travels 26 miles before reaching its confluence at the Willamette River in Milwaukie. The creek passes through upland forests, farms, residential communities, wildlife refuges, industrial enclaves, and golf courses.
Last year, 160 volunteers removed an incredible 3.5 tons of trash from the creek! All sites will be prescreened by trained project staff.
After the clean-up, sponsors will host a community barbecue event by Overland Park Coalition from 12-2pm.
Make sure to bring a water bottle and appropriate closed-toed shoes are required. Be prepared to get wet and muddy!
For questions, contact project staff at info@jcwc.ord or call (503) 652 – 7477 ext. 101.
Saturday, August 27th at 8:30am
Mill Park in Milwaukie (SE Overland Rd and Linwood Ave.)