🌎 Join Us for Earth Day Cleanup in Vernon! 🌿

Let's come together as a community to make a positive impact on our neighborhood this Earth Day! Join your fellow neighbors for a day of cleanup, tree planting, and celebration at the Leaven Community Center.

Event Highlights:

🚮 Neighborhood Cleanup: Bring your energy and enthusiasm as we embark on a neighborhood cleanup to make our streets cleaner and greener. Together, we can create a more beautiful and sustainable environment for everyone.

🌳 Tree Planting: Contribute to the growth of our community by planting trees. Each tree planted is a step towards a healthier and more vibrant future. Let's leave a lasting impact on our neighborhood!

🎉 Community Celebration: Wrap up the day at the Leaven Community Center, where we'll celebrate our achievements. Enjoy live music, connect with your neighbors, and revel in the sense of accomplishment from a day well-spent.

🌟 Why Participate?

• Strengthen community bonds

• Contribute to a cleaner environment

• Promote sustainability

• Enjoy live music and festivities

📍 Meeting Point: NW corner of 15th and Wygant

What to Bring:

• Comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes

• Garbage bag

• Gardening gloves

• Reusable water bottle

• Your positive spirit!

Let's make Earth Day a day to remember in Vernon! Together, we can create a cleaner, greener, and more connected community.

See you there!

This is open to the public. Please join us.

If you would like to join virtually please email and request us to set up a google hangout. vnaboard@gmail.com

This is open to the public. Please join us.

If you would like to join virtually please email and request us to set up a google hangout. vnaboard@gmail.com

This is open to the public. Please join us.

If you would like to join virtually please email and request us to set up a google hangout. vnaboard@gmail.com

This is open to the public. Please join us.

If you would like to join virtually please email and request us to set up a google hangout. vnaboard@gmail.com

Please email vnaboard@gmail.com if you would like to join this meeting to speak to the board about an issue or to see what the board is working on.

Join Our Community Board or Committee and Shape Vernon's Future!

Here's your chance to get involved and shape the future of our community!

Mark your calendar for October 18th at 6:00 PM
Sabin Center for ReEngagement
1420 NE Killingsworth St.

We invite you to participate in the upcoming Board Elections where we'll be selecting dedicated individuals to join our dynamic team. It's an opportunity to be the change you want to see in Vernon!

Why should you consider joining?
Make a difference in your community.
Collaborate with like-minded neighbors.
Influence decisions that matter to you.
Connect with your neighbors and build lasting relationships.

Whether you're a long-time resident or new to the neighborhood, your perspective and ideas are valuable. We encourage everyone to participate and help shape the future of Vernon.

Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to be a part of something bigger! Come meet your fellow residents, share your vision, and let's work together to make Vernon an even better place to live.

Ready to take the next step? Join us on October 18th, 6:00 PM, at the Sabin Center for ReEngagement. Together, we can make a positive impact in our community!

And if you're wondering how you can contribute specifically to what you love about Vernon or address your concerns, we've got you covered! Check out our specialized committees:

The committees dedicated to what Vernon residents love most are:
Alberta Park
Walkability and Bikeability
Alberta Business District

And here are the committees focused on addressing our top concerns:
Crime
Traffic and Street Racing
Street Trees
Trash / Litter
Gentrification

Not too keen on joining a committee but still want to contribute in your own unique way? You're in luck! You can become a general board member or offer your specific skills to support our community initiatives. Your talents can truly make a significant difference, so why not sign up today?

Let's build a brighter Vernon together!

For more information or to express your interest, please contact vnaboard@gmail.com.

Best,
Nikki VNA Co-Chair

September Vernon Community Meeting!

Join Us for Our Next VNA Community Meeting

📅 Date: Wednesday, September 20th
🕔 Time: 6:00 PM
📍Location: Bob and Joyce's House
Address: 5204 NE 17th Ave

Dear Neighbors!

🎉 We're excited to invite you to our upcoming VNA Community Meeting, hosted by our wonderful neighbors, Bob and Joyce! Their warm hospitality will make this evening truly special! What a special treat for our community!

🏡 Bob and Joyce have been integral members of our community for years. They've contributed in various ways, including community organizing to addressing safety concerns. Above, Bob is sharing a picture he took of his daughter on the very same corner years ago. This is one of many photos Bob has taken, archiving the neighborhood.

🗣️ We'll delve into essential community matters during the meeting, including discussing the results of our recent survey. Together, we'll explore how we can take meaningful actions, whether through individuals taking on specific roles or by forming committees.

🌱 As an added bonus, we'd like to make this gathering even more delightful by sharing some of the harvest from our gardens. We encourage you to bring your garden's produce to share with fellow neighbors. I'm planning to bring some figs!

🏡 I can attest that Bob and Joyce's home is a hub of warmth and camaraderie, and we hope to see you there to strengthen our community bonds further.

🗓️ Mark your calendars for September 20th at 6:00 PM, and let's make this VNA Community Meeting a memorable one!

Looking forward to seeing you all there!

If you're interested and use Facebook, we'd greatly appreciate it if you could indicate your attendance by RSVPing on the event page. Otherwise just show up! 😊 Your presence would mean a lot to us! 

Please email vnaboard@gmail.com if you would like to join this meeting to speak to the board about an issue or to see what the board is working on.

Please email vnaboard@gmail.com if you would like to join this meeting to speak to the board about an issue or to see what the board is working on.

This is open to the public. Please join us.

Google Meet joining info:

Video call link: https://meet.google.com/pox-ocsh-tse

Please email vnaboard@gmail.com if you would like to join this meeting to speak to the board about an issue or to see what the board is working on.

Please email vnaboard@gmail.com if you would like to join this meeting to speak to the board about an issue or to see what the board is working on.

This is open to the public. Please join us.

Google Meet joining info:

Video call link: https://meet.google.com/pox-ocsh-tse

Please email vnaboard@gmail.com if you would like to join this meeting to speak to the board about an issue or to see what the board is working on.

Please email vnaboard@gmail.com if you would like to join this meeting to speak to the board about an issue or to see what the board is working on.

Please email vnaboard@gmail.com if you would like to join this meeting to speak to the board about an issue or to see what the board is working on.

This is open to the public. Please join us.
Zoom link.

Please email vnaboard@gmail.com if you would like to join this meeting to speak to the board about an issue or to see what the board is working on.

Portland historian, Doug Decker has been blogging about the history of NE Portland since 2007 on his website alamedahistory.org, where he enjoys sharing his research about old houses, buildings and neighborhoods. Join him for a unique walking tour of the Vernon neighborhood and learn about the history of Alberta Park, old Vernon block, the Vernon school, Alberta storefronts, orchard houses and much more!

Come learn about the history of Woodlawn from our very own Portland neighborhood activist, Anjala Ehelebe. Anjala is well known for her work in the Woodlawn neighborhood, and her passion for Woodlawn’s history is reflected in her book “Images of America: Portland’s Woodlawn Neighborhood.” She will share her wealth of knowledge on an exciting tour of the neighborhood, do not miss out!

The Goonies (1985) @ Alberta Park

Free to the public!

Come early to meet neighborhood organizations and secure a spot!

Come learn about the history of Woodlawn from our very own Portland neighborhood activist, Anjala Ehelebe. Anjala is well known for her work in the Woodlawn neighborhood, and her passion for Woodlawn’s history is reflected in her book “Images of America: Portland’s Woodlawn Neighborhood.” She will share her wealth of knowledge on an exciting tour of the neighborhood, do not miss out!

Portland historian, Doug Decker has been blogging about the history of NE Portland since 2007 on his website alamedahistory.org, where he enjoys sharing his research about old houses, buildings and neighborhoods. Join him for a unique walking tour of the Vernon neighborhood and learn about the history of Alberta Park, old Vernon block, the Vernon school, Alberta storefronts, orchard houses and much more!

Portland historian, Doug Decker has been blogging about the history of NE Portland since 2007 on his website alamedahistory.org, where he enjoys sharing his research about old houses, buildings and neighborhoods. Join him for a unique walking tour of the Vernon neighborhood and learn about the history of Alberta Park, old Vernon block, the Vernon school, Alberta storefronts, orchard houses and much more!

Come learn about the history of Woodlawn from our very own Portland neighborhood activist, Anjala Ehelebe. Anjala is well known for her work in the Woodlawn neighborhood, and her passion for Woodlawn’s history is reflected in her book “Images of America: Portland’s Woodlawn Neighborhood.” She will share her wealth of knowledge on an exciting tour of the neighborhood, do not miss out!

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