Our 42nd Ave

Join Our 42nd Avenue & Support Summer Concerts at Fernhill Park!

michael — Wed, 15 May 2013 12:00:37 +0000

The Summer Concerts in Fernhill Park are just around the corner and we continue to need your help to raise money for this wonderful free 5-concert series that are held Friday nights in July!! What better way to help fund raise then to join friends and neighbors for a:

Fundraising Show
featuring Sneakin’ Out
(www.sneakinout.com)
Thursday, May 16th
7:00 P.M – 9:00 P.M.
Kennedy School Gym
5723 NE 33rd Ave

To raise funds we will be holding a raffle for some fabulous prizes!
McMenamin’s will have pizza and beer for sale — We hope to see you there!!

If you cannot make the benefit concert this Thursday, we hope you will consider making an individual donation to the Fernhill Concert Series by going to the link below:

Go to this link to DONATE:
http://www.give2parks.org/concerts
Choose Fernhill Park from the Pull Down Menu
Donate Now & Get an Immediate Tax Receipt

Any contribution amount (e.g., $5 or $10) is greatly appreciated and this year, your individual donation will be MATCHED by Portland Parks and Recreation’s Kristan Knapp Fund. The fund is willing to donate up to $1000 by matching individual donations!

What type of business do YOU want to see on 42nd Avenue?

michael — Tue, 14 May 2013 08:00:39 +0000

Know someone — especially a community member — who’s trying to start one of these businesses? Get them in touch with us!

Support a fun project and build community…

michael — Mon, 13 May 2013 18:35:01 +0000

Not so long ago, the Our 42nd Ave Steering Committee met Will Lillard of the Fernhill Creative Learning Community to hear a little about the FCLC’s projects and how we might partner. We share similar goals insofar as drawing community together across our neighborhoods. Currently, this FCLC is working on a project in conjunction with the Village Building Convergence and they need support. Please consider lending your energy or resources to their latest project, a Community Artshop. Here’s a description from FCLC:

…a 200 square foot, multi-purpose, educational, crafting studio constructed using natural materials, complete with a living roof! Once finished, the space will be used to hold artistic workshops, skillshare events, and other gatherings open to the public. It will also be available to community members who may need space and tools to complete their creative projects.

To learn more or to contribute, visit the Fernhill Creative Learning Community here.

Our 42nd Presents: The Fourth Annual Straight Path Inc. Career Fair — Spread the word!

michael — Thu, 09 May 2013 21:17:51 +0000

click here for PDF

Mini-Grants Announced!

michael — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 20:02:33 +0000

In partnership with the 42nd Avenue Business Association, and with Support from Venture Portland and the Portland Development Commission, Our 42nd Avenue recently launched a mini-storefront improvement grant program for district businesses. The purpose of the grants is to make small, permanent improvements to support business prosperity and help achieve community goals. Businesses were invited to apply for grants of either $1-1,000 with no required matching funds, or $1,000-2,000 with a required match.

In total, seven projects were selected:

Dean’s Car Care, Alameda Metalworks & Steamboat Investors for landscaping, siding and trim repair, and new paint.
The Wilshire Tavern for repair and refurbishment of its neon sign.
Suds’n'Duds Laundry for a new sign and a small mural.
MeRae’s on 42nd Beauty Salon for new paint and signage.
Roses Ice Cream for an improved outdoor seating area.
Bob’s Rocket Pizza for an outdoor seating deck.
Wilshire Dental for window repair and new signage.

To support these improvements, the O42A Design Team has been working with business owners to help capture their visions for the future of their spaces. The Design Team will continue to work with district businesses in anticipation of the next grant cycle, which is planned for July of 2013.

Keep your eyes peeled for these small storefront improvements!