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Sabin Community Orchard Work Party - Sunday, June 17 at 2:00

5/31/2012

On Sunday, June 17, we’ll be learning about pest management plus how and when to thin fruit to increase healthy crops. The mulch is doing a great job, but we’ll also be going after the morning glory and other weeds, so come on down to the Sabin Community Orchard at NE Mason, between 18th and 19th.

Questions? Please contact intern@portlandfruit.org.

Sabin Triangle Work Party - Sunday, June 10 at 10:00 am

5/31/2012

Join us on Sunday, June 10th to help clean up the Sabin Triangle and begin planting flowers. Bring gloves, gardening tools and a large plastic garbage bag. The Triangle, located at NE 15th and Prescott, will be the site of several fun events over the summer, including the Sabin Community Potluck on August 7.

For more info, please contact Hector Roche at hrroche@q.com or call 503-516-6614.

Last Thursday on Alberta Hotline

5/31/2012

Last Thursday on Alberta has a new hotline for neighborhood questions, concerns, complaints and suggestions: 503-974-6447

The hotline will be staffed from 2pm to 11pm each Last Thursday throughout the summer. In an emergency, call 911. The Police Non-Emergency line is 503-823-3333. For more info visit lastthursdayonalberta.com

New SCA Board of Directors

5/31/2012

by Austin Peterson

On May 14, at the Spring General Meeting, local residents elected a new Sabin Community Association Board of Directors. The “changing of the guard” will take place on July 1. I am pleased to say that this new board is as capable and committed as ever to continuing to make Sabin a wonderful place. At the same time, it saddens me to say that I have decided to step down as president to spend more time with my family. My time on the board has been both challenging and rewarding, and I urge everyone to get involved in the neighborhood association system. It’s a great way participate in worthwhile projects and work with a group of smart, dedicated people. I am excited and proud of the work we have done, but there is definitely plenty left to do.

New Board Members:

President: Hector Roche
1st Vice President: Gwenn Baldwin
2nd Vice President: Clay Veka
Secretary: Barbara Conable
Treasurer: Naomi Pusch
Communications Chair: Diane Benson
At Large Members: Michelle Ganow-Jones, Rachel Lee, Bill Youngren, Cara Fry, Joshua Curtis, David Sweet, Don Rouzie

Sabin Community Orchard Work Party a great success!

5/28/2012

On May 20, dozens of neighbors and orchard supporters came out to celebrate the orchard and enjoy great food and music. The How Long Jug Band kept toes tapping, while we created stepping stones, made sidewalk chalk art and built a fairy house beneath the large cherry tree. Volunteers, staff and orchard stewards from the Portland Fruit Tree Project were on hand to lead orchard tours and share the history of the orchard. A raffle and certificate donated by Acadia Bistro helped raise funds for our new interpretive signs. Many thanks to all who came, created and donated their time and talents!

Become a Fruit Tree Scout

5/24/2012

This is a fun opportunity to serve as a vital liaison between Portland Fruit Tree Project and fruit tree owners in your area. You'll register new fruit trees and conduct site visits with already-registered tree owners. PFTP provides all necessary training and materials. This volunteer position begins in June and ends in October of each year.

To apply or for more info, call 503-284-6106 or send an email to bob@portlandfruit.org with "Tree Scout Application Request" in the subject line. We'll send you an application right away.

Applications are due Friday, June 1st.

Learn about Cub Scouts - Wednesday, May 30

5/16/2012

Have fun building and racing small boats while learning about Cub Scouts!

Wednesday, May 30th at 7:00 pm
Archbishop Howard School - north parking lot
5309 NE Alameda Street

Cub Scouts is open to all boys in grades 1 through 6. Meetings will start in September 2012.
For more information, please contact Peyton Snead at 971-219-5559.

Sabin Art Celebration - May 14

5/4/2012

Monday, May 14th, 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Sabin School Auditorium

6:30-7pm: Social Hour and Plant Exchange
Bring a plant, take a plant. Join the popular plant exchange to share your perennials and get new ones.

On display: Sabin School student art, abstract acrylic and fiber arts by Pat Fifer and art by Kindra Crick.

7-7:30pm: Elections of SCA officers and business
Treasurer’s Report and Sabin Front Garden Tour update

7:30-8:30: Arts Program and Performances
Poetry by Naomi Pusch
Bach violin/cello piece by Robin and Liam Dubay
Poetry by Liz Mariani and Barbara Conable
Performance by Brian Weaver (Portland Playhouse)
Poetry and piano by Bill Youngren

FREE Childcare. We hope to see you there!

NE Sunday Parkways - May 13

5/4/2012

Celebrate Mom as you walk, bike, run, roll and play around Northeast Portland, including the northeast corner of Sabin. Activities, food, vendors, music, and more will be at Woodlawn, Alberta, and Fernhill Parks. Come join the party and enjoy 8 miles of car-free streets!

More info here

Sabin Front Garden Walking Tour

5/4/2012

by Diane Benson

This year, we're organizing a self-guided front garden walking tour, with a special focus on bee-friendly gardens. We'll hold a kick-off event on June 30, with samples of bee-friendly plants, bee-centric art projects for kids and bee experts on hand to answer all of your questions about bees. As the big day approaches, we'll share more details about the kick-off event. In the meantime, whether your front garden is particularly bee-friendly or not, we hope you'll participate or help organize the tour. If you'd like to participate, please contact Diane or Barb. And, don't forget to check out the Garden Tour tab on the Sabin website to learn more about creating a bee-friendly garden.

Diane Benson: dcb1810@yahoo.com
Barb Conable: barbconable@hevanet.com