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Mississippi, Alberta Break-in Bandit caught?

Posted by: Sentinel News Service on Mar 09, 2010
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Has one of the key players in a series of commerical and residential break-ins along North Mississippi Avenue and Northeast Alberta Street finally been caught?  Has the recent crime along these streets been the cause of a select few or many small groups?  The Oregonian reports a man arrested whose MO fits the more sophisticated styles of commerical break-ins that have been seen along NE Alberta and N Mississippi.  Unlike other 'smash and grab' style break-ins, this suspect appears to be associated with break-ins where alarm systems had been cut pre-buglary.  In one case along Alberta, a safe was stolen. That's not your troubled teen or thrill-seeker crowd there.  We will see if this arrest has an impact on crime reports.
FROM THE OREGONIAN

Early Christmas Eve morning, Kurt Huffman was dismayed to find a mess when he arrived at the Whiskey Soda Lounge on Portland's Southeast Division Street. It was the second break-in at his business within 10 days. 

"You put your heart and soul into something, and then somebody physically destroys it," Huffman recalls. "It's really disturbing and makes you feel very exposed."

Huffman wasn't alone. As many as 30 other restaurant and taverns had been broken into much the same way since July -- many along Northeast Alberta Street, North Mississippi Avenue and Southeast Division Street.

 

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Atomic Pizza Celebrates by Donating to Local Non-Profits

Posted by: JenF on Mar 01, 2010
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03/06/2010 - 11:00am - 03/07/2010 - 9:00pm

 
Time flies when you're having fun and we are happy to say Atomic Pizza has been open for one year. To celebrate, we are giving 10% of our sales to two very dedicated local non-profit organizations. Saturday, March 6th 10% of sales will be donated to Family of Friends Mentoring Program. www.family-of-friends.org And Sunday, March 7th 10% of sales will be donated to Project Pooch pet rescue program. www.pooch.org. Please come celebrate with us and help support these great programs.

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Milagros Anniversary SALE!

Posted by: milagros on Feb 24, 2010
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02/25/2010 - 11:00am - 03/01/2010 - 5:00pm

Milagros is six years old and still growing! Come celebrate our anniversary by enjoying some special savings in our shop this week including 30 percent all Bravado Bras and Buy One Get One FREE on all solid American Apparel baby and kid clothing!

More details on our website: milagrosboutique.com

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Community Content: Legislature passes bill to prevent human trafficking

Posted by: repjsmith on Feb 19, 2010
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Salem – Human trafficking is 21st century slavery, and is closer to home than we might like to imagine.  
 
Located on the 1-5 corridor, Oregon has become a hub for victims trafficked along the West Coast.  In a recent FBI sting conducted in 30 US cities, Portland yielded the second most arrests and victims.
 

Priority legislation aimed at combating the issue of human trafficking in Oregon was positively received in the State Senate this morning. Senator Diane Rosenbaum carried HB 3623 on the floor where it received unanimous support. Rosenbaum is one of three chief sponsors, joined by Representatives Jefferson Smith and Barton.  Multnomah County Commissioner Diane McKeel - a champion of the issue - brought this bill to the attention of the legislators.

Crowd gives Last Thursday the jazz fingers

Posted by: Sentinel News Service on Feb 09, 2010
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Hundreds gathered Monday night at the Acadian Ballroom to vent their feelings, frustrations and curious allegories on the increasingly popular Last Thursday event on Alberta Street. A line of attendees snaked around the corner from the ballroom’s entrance, leaving standing room only for many inside.

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Camp Bike Fun starting in June

Posted by: Gregg Woodlawn on Feb 06, 2010
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Hey, let’s get our bikes, we can go over to the Sandy River. There is a lifeguard there today and it's supposed to be a hot one. We can even take the MAX back with our bikes!” 

Registration for Camp Bike Fun at the North Portland Bike Works begins in March

Posted by: Gregg Woodlawn on Feb 06, 2010
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REGISTRATION BEGINS IN MARCH


Circadia Arts Center fosters creative camaraderie

Posted by: Sentinel News Service on Feb 03, 2010
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An economy-battering recession has daunted many aspiring nonprofiteers. Not Balam McNally, who founded Circadia Arts Center in early 2009 despite the downturn. 

The CAC, an Oregon nonprofit, is a multi-use facility that houses rehearsal spaces, classrooms, a gallery, banquet hall, woodworking and metalworking shop, and private artist studios available for rent. The center offers courses in various fine and industrial arts, including screen-printing, painting, and film. There are also courses in martial arts, yoga, and dance, all of which are held in an area called the “movement space.” Courses in puppetry, life drawing, and video editing are currently being developed. 

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Concordia addresses abandoned houses

Posted by: Sentinel News Service on Feb 03, 2010
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At a Concordia Neighborhood Association meeting last month, residents expressed their concerns about crime, squatters and especially abandoned houses. The neighborhood’s January newsletter cited a statistic that Concordia ranks fifth out of Portland’s 95 neighborhoods in 211 calls about foreclosures (see below).

Belinda Clark, co-chair of the association, thinks that the reality could be worse than the statistic suggests.

“A lot of what we hear from the public is, ‘We don’t know who to call,’” Clark says. “There were a lot of people here who were not reporting it because they didn’t think anything would come
from it.”

Officer Wayne Schull of the North Precinct Neighborhood Response Team thinks that Portland’s perception of the problem may be greater than the reality.

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Portland Playhouse Presents: Willow Jade--Now through Feb 14th

Posted by: portlandplayhouse on Feb 02, 2010
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02/02/2010 - 4:31pm - 02/14/2010 - 4:31pm

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Exhale Yoga Studio

Posted by: exhale on Jan 30, 2010
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Exhale is Portland’s “Green” Yoga Studio, located in the heart of the Alberta Arts District. In this charming, environmentally sustainable studio, those who care about the future can focus on the present. Exhale offers a range of yoga classes and styles to suit different needs and levels. All of the classes are run on a sliding scale basis, so you pay what you can afford.

Community: Camp Bike bringing bicycle safety, adventures

Posted by: Gregg Woodlawn on Jan 28, 2010
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CAMP BIKE FUN at North Portland Bike Works  is running a bicycle/ adventure/ community building summer program summer of 2010 for 10-15 year olds.

Students will learn individual and group bicycle riding skills, and take fun and adventurous field trips every day to different places. Some trips may include biking, hiking, walking, swimming, going to museums, playgrounds, festivals, gardening, gleening fruit, visiting other organizations, making zines, art projects, and lots more.

Cost is $190 per week, and includes bikes and helmets.  Scholarships are available.

Registration starts in March. Contact the North Portland Bike Works for more information:

503-287-1098. www.northportlandbikeworks.org.

We will offer programs in 4 sessions:

Session 1: June 21st- July 2nd (2 weeks)

Session 2: July 5th to July 16th (2 weeks)

Session 3: July 19th to August 6th (3 weeks)

Session 4: August 9th to August 27th (3 weeks)


Shadow Puppet Theatre Every Friday at Milagros

Posted by: milagros on Jan 28, 2010
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01/29/2010 - 10:30am

David Freleng Bring His Shadow Puppet Theatre to Milagros Every Friday at 10:30am! 

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NE Moms Playgroup at Milagros

Posted by: milagros on Jan 28, 2010
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01/29/2010 - 2:00pm

A playgroup for NE Moms will meet at Milagros on every other Friday at 2:00pm. 

The group is open to all, there is no charge.

Bringing a snack to share is encouraged but not required and as with any playgroup please help keeping things cleaned-up and safe!

Milagros is located at 5433 NE 30th Avenue, Portland, OR 97211 – more info on Milagros at http://milagrosboutique.com

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Mr. Ben Music for Families at Milagros Every Tuesday

Posted by: milagros on Jan 28, 2010
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02/02/2010 - 10:00am

Join Mr. Ben for music and fun at Milagros every Tuesday at 10am. Suggested donation is $3 per walking human. http://singersandstompers.com/

Milagros is located at 5433 NE 30th Avenue, Portland, OR 97211 – more info on Milagros at http://milagrosboutique.com   

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Mo Phillips Music for Families, Thursdays at Milagros

Posted by: milagros on Jan 28, 2010
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02/04/2010 - 10:30am

Join Mo Phillips for music and fun at Milagros every Thursday at 10:30 am. Suggested donation is $3 per walking human. http://www.mophillips.com/

Milagros is located at 5433 NE 30th Avenue, Portland, OR 97211 – more info on Milagros at http://milagrosboutique.com   

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Infant CPR for New Parents at Milagros

Posted by: milagros on Jan 28, 2010
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02/09/2010 - 6:00pm

Join Red Cross instructor Art Graves for this special CPR and first aid class that is designed for new parents. This class will provided hands-on instruction on what to do if your infant or child is choking, rescue breathing, basic CPR and First Aid. You are welcome to bring your baby with you to this class. 

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Rookie Rock Class at Milagros

Posted by: milagros on Jan 28, 2010
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02/10/2010 - 10:00am

Sound Roots’ Rookie Rock is a fun and upbeat musical environment for both parents and their babies or preschool age kids. We sing and play along with modern music of all genres that adults can enjoy and children can embrace. 

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Diaper Free Meeting at Milagros

Posted by: milagros on Jan 28, 2010
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02/17/2010 - 2:00pm

Diaper Free Baby Meetings are at Milagros on the third Wednesday of the month, 2 pm – 3 pm. 

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Family Events at Milagros 1/28 and 1/29

Posted by: milagros on Jan 27, 2010
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We have a bunch of great events on tap at Milagros (5433 NE 30th Avenue) Thursday and Friday:

Mo Phillips Music for Families, Thursday, January 28, 10:30am: Join Mo Phillips every Thursday at 10:30 am for rockin’ music fun for little ones and adults. Suggested donation is $3 per walking human.