Do you have a family member or friend serving in the Armed Forces? Did they live in the Brooklyn Neighborhood?

We have neighbors who have donated black “Brooklyn 97202″  t-shirts that they would like to make available for shipping to our neighbors serving in the military.

The active duty service member could be your son, daughter, grandchild, brother, sister, mother, dad, aunt, uncle or a friend as long as they were a Brooklyn resident. Just let us know where they are. When they wear this t-shirt it will let people know where they are from.

Fill out this form  “Neighbors in the Armed Forces”  and email it to brooknews@brooklyn-neighborhood.org  or call the HelpLine at 503/241-4540.   Small size is not available at this time.

One of the things that makes Brooklyn such a great place to live is our beautiful lawns and gardens. Local residents also have a strong commitment to preserving the community’s natural resources – and we frequently hear from Brooklyn gardeners who are looking for new and better ways to save water while keeping their gardens green and healthy in the dry summer months.

Good news: the Regional Water Providers Consortium has some great free resources to help Brooklyn residents do just that.

The first step is knowing how much water your garden actually needs. The Consortium makes that easy by posting a “Weekly Watering Number” (www.conserveh2o.org) that tells you exactly how many inches of water your lawn or garden needs for the week, based on the weather in your zip code. You can even sign up to receive the watering number by e-mail each week.

Another step to reduce outdoor water use is selecting low-water and native plants, and using smart watering techniques. The Regional Water Providers Consortium offers plant guides, information about lawn alternatives and how-to videos on waterwise irrigation on the Outdoor section of their website: http://www.conserveh2o.org/using-water-efficiently-outdoors

Here are the Regional Water Providers Consortium’s “Top Five” waterwise tips for Brooklyn  gardeners:

1. Water lawns and gardens early in the morning (before 10 am) or later in the evening (after 6 pm) when temperatures are cooler and evaporation is minimized.
2. Adjust your sprinklers so that they are watering your lawn and garden, and not the street.
3. Water in several short sessions rather than one long session to allow for better absorption and to prevent run-off.
4. Adjust your mower to a higher setting. A taller lawn provides shade to the roots and helps retain soil moisture, so your lawn requires less water.
5. Group plants with similar watering needs together, as different plants require different amounts of water.

Finally, the Regional Water Providers Consortium will offer free outdoor watering gauge kits from July 1 – August 10. The kits include a water gauge and timer to help you measure your sprinkler’s water use and ensure that you’re giving your lawn and garden the right amount of water. Kits are available while supplies last—one per customer—to metro-area residents who receive water service from one of the Consortium members (visit www.conserveh2o.org/about to confirm your provider).

To receive a free kit, call 503-823-7528 or email RWPCinfo@portlandoregon.gov. Please include your mailing address, water provider name and how you heard about the offer.

Happy gardening!

About the Regional Water Providers Consortium 

The RWPC is a group of 20+ local water providers plus the regional government Metro. Visit the Consortium website – www.conserveh2o.org – for more information and resources to help conserve water at your home or business.

Help plan the future of the new light rail station areas at OMSI, Clinton, Rhine and Holgate!

The new Portland-Milwaukie light rail line is under construction and will open in 2015. It’s time to update the long-term vision for our new inner Southeast Portland station areas.

Join the City of Portland at a series of meetings and events held this summer to explore the future character of four station areas: OMSI, Clinton, Rhine, and Holgate. All interested community members and stakeholders are invited to participate.

Inner SE Station Area Events - Tentative Schedule Summer 2013

For more information click here

FOOT PATROL IS LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS

Training Meeting: WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24TH, 7 – 8:30 PM

Sacred Heart Villa Hall (Milwaukie & Center Sts. )

The Brooklyn Neighborhood Foot Patrol is gathering steam. We are looking for at least 12-20 adult volunteers to give 2 hours a month on patrols as well as 2 people to help coordinate details (1-2 hours per week).

If you are interested in meeting your neighbors and making our neighborhood safer by reporting suspicious activity, please attend this training time.

This initial training meeting for the Brooklyn foot patrol is provided by the Portland Crime Prevention Bureau. If for some reason you can’t make the training time but are still interested in participating, please email Matt McComas <mailto:matthew.mccomas@gmail.com>matthew.mccomas@gmail.com or call at <tel:971%2F409-8269>971/409-8269.

Matt McComas
Cru – Operations Director
Portland, Oregon
971.409.8269

email: matt.mccomas@cru.org
twitter: @matt_mccomas

Brooklyn Community Garden
Planting Session
Saturday, March 16, 10AM to 2PM

Blueberries, Josta Berries, Strawberries have arrived!
Native plants will be delivered on *Friday.

Call for Volunteers
Help to plant these additions in our garden.
Rain or Shine–Dress for the weather!
Bring work/ garden gloves

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Brooklyn Community Garden
Seed Starting Workshop for Everyone
and
Garden Work Session
Saturday, March 9
at BCG–SE Franklin & McLoughlin

Seed Starting Especially for Kids
10 a.m. to Noon
Recommended ages 4 to 10 (approx.)
Seeds, soil, pots and instruction will be provided.
PLEASE RSVP via email with the number participants.

Seed Starting for Everyone
10 a.m. to Noon
Bring the *seeds you would like to start (and some to share).
Bring **seed starting soil (see below for details).
Labels and some pots will be available.
PLEASE RSVP via email with the number of participants.

*Be prepared to germinate the seeds you start indoors in a sunny window.

Garden Work Session
call for volunteers
10 to 2
All Plot Holders are strongly encouraged to attend.
Projects: pathway weeding & chip spreading, arbor installation, etc.
PLEASE RSVP via email.

Rain or shine. Dress for the weather. Bring garden gloves.

Do you like to bake?  Donations of refreshments and baked goods are welcome!

Additional information about starting seeds:
*Recommended seeds for starting indoors in March: broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, celery, chard, chives, green onions, leeks, lettuce/ greens, peppers, parsley, sorrel, tomatoes.
*Recommended seeds for starting outdoors in March: arugula/ lettuce greens, asparagus, fava beans, chard, garlic (cloves), onion sets, parsley, peas, potatoes, radish, shallots, spinach, turnip. NOTE: depending on soil temperature, seeds planted directly into the garden may need a row cover to germinate.

**Seed starting soil is a sterile mix specifically for starting seeds. Regular potting soil is NOT recommended.

It’s never to late to try baseball or softball!

To help place kids in the right skill level, Powell Little League will do player assessments for kids ages 8-18 on Saturday, March 2nd. The event is at Abernathy Elementary School, 2421 SE Orange, one block north of Division and 13th Avenue. From 10 am until 1 pm players will have the chance to rotate through a number of stations. Each player should plan to spend 30 minutes at the assessment. Kids ages 8-9 are encouraged to come from 10-11:30 am, while players ages 10 or older should attend from 11:30-1 pm.

It’s not too late to register for Powell Little League. Powell is a recreation league where we welcome new players of all ages. Follow this link to register for T-Ball, Farm Baseball & Softball, Minors & Majors Baseball, and Minors, Majors, and Juniors Softball. Powell’s programs for girls and boys, ages 4 to 18. All kids play! Scholarships are available. You can also register on-site on the March 2nd player assessments.

League boundaries are roughly from Bybee Blvd to Burnside, and the Willamette River to Cesar E. Chavez Blvd. You may contact Player Agent Matt Duckworth at this link for specific questions about player eligibility or scholarships. Little League Baseball, Incorporated does not limit participation in its activities on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, national origin, gender, sexual preference or religious preference.

Contact: Cindi Carrell
Secretary,Powell Little League
503-232-0880
ccarrell@gmail.com

http://powelllittleleague.blogspot.com/

My name is Suzanne Chi, LAc and I am a board certified, licensed acupuncturist starting my practice on Milwaukie Ave in the Brooklyn neighborhood. With Chinese medicine, I aim to address your concerns in a comprehensive and holistic way. Acupuncture can be profoundly beneficial for acute and chronic pain, headaches, digestive concerns, insomnia, women’s health, colds and flus, and more. In addition to acupuncture, I use other tools in Chinese medicine including cupping, moxibustion, dietary and herbal recommendations. I also incorporate a variety of both Chinese and Japanese bodywork techniques. Additionally, I offer acupuncture facials to rejuvenate the body and minimize the signs of aging. I am pleased to offer monthly specials. All of January, Southeast Portland residents receive 50% off a New patient and follow up visit.

My office is located at 3769 SE Milwaukie Blvd in the Vitalia Health Center. To schedule an appointment, call (503) 235-2120.

More information at facebook.com/SuzanneChiLAc Thank you, Suzanne Chi, MSOM, LAc 503-662-8172 www.suzannechilac.com www.facebook.com/SuzanneChiLAc

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