Upcoming BAC Events

Oct
1
Sun
all-day Socktober
Socktober
Oct 1 – Oct 31 all-day
Socktober
  Socks are the most-requested clothing item by our neighbors in need. You can drop off new, unused socks in child or adult sizes at these Brooklyn businesses: 503 Distilling Lounge in the Iron...
Oct
4
Wed
7:00 pm Brooklyn Land Use & Transportati... @ TBD
Brooklyn Land Use & Transportati... @ TBD
Oct 4 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
The meeting will be held as a hybrid meeting, both in-person and on Zoom. You can join from your computer, tablet, or smartphone, or call in from a phone. https://us06web.zoom.us/j/97619486898?pwd=SlBVR3FId0xRQ2hpeWxBWCsxa0IzQT09...
Oct
5
Thu
7:00 pm Brooklyn Climate Community Open ... @ The Chomp
Brooklyn Climate Community Open ... @ The Chomp
Oct 5 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Brooklyn Climate Community Open Meeting @ The Chomp | Portland | Oregon | United States
For anyone who is concerned about the climate crisis and wants to do something about it collectively. Contact: climate at brooklyn-neighborhood.org You may also join the Slack.
Oct
9
Mon
4:00 pm Community Connections Committee ... @ Rose City Coffee
Community Connections Committee ... @ Rose City Coffee
Oct 9 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Email community-connections@brooklyn-neighborhood.org for details on the agenda and location updates.  During the summer, the meeting tends to rotate among committee members’ homes.
Oct
11
Wed
7:00 pm Brooklyn Action Corps Board Meeting @ Sacred Heart Villa & Virtual
Brooklyn Action Corps Board Meeting @ Sacred Heart Villa & Virtual
Oct 11 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Brooklyn Action Corps Board Meeting @ Sacred Heart Villa & Virtual | Portland | Oregon | United States
The Brooklyn Action Corps board meets on the second Wednesday of each month to discuss ongoing projects and conduct the business of the BAC. The public is welcome to these...
Oct
19
Thu
7:00 pm Brooklyn Climate Community Open ... @ The Chomp
Brooklyn Climate Community Open ... @ The Chomp
Oct 19 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Brooklyn Climate Community Open Meeting @ The Chomp | Portland | Oregon | United States
For anyone who is concerned about the climate crisis and wants to do something about it collectively. Contact: climate at brooklyn-neighborhood.org You may also join the Slack.

In Memorium: Chester Yeom

Chester Yeom, the former operator of Brooklyn’s Milwaukie Market, has passed away.  Many area residents will no doubt remember Chester for his keen sense of humor and his collection of Polaroid pictures that he had taken over the years of his regular customers. Chester was gravely injured in March of 2007 when he was shot during an attempted robbery of a small market on SE Belmont Street.  Chester was not a regular employee of this store.  Keeping with his generous nature, he had volunteered to fill in for a friend that was unable to work that day.

More information can be found on the KGW website at the following link:  http://www.kgw.com/news-local/stories/kgw_080108_news_chester_yeom_dies_.43ddc96.html


2 Replies to “In Memorium: Chester Yeom”

  1. Katie Light

    Yes, Chester will be missed. I first knew him while he was the owner of the Milwaukie MiniMart. He always had a smile and a hug for his customers, and was once voted by WW as the ‘friendliest minimart in Portland’.

    I lost contact w/ him for a year, but reunited our friendship after his accident. I would go visit him,in the care facility, and although he was paralyzed, and on a trach and ventilator, he always was cheerful. He especially liked reading the bible, and oatmeal cookies!

    How many of us would be able to persevere through what Chester went through? When my life feels ‘bumpy’, I just have to think about Chester and his strength through this last year. What an amazing, beautiful person!

    Please keep Tiffany and the kids in your prayers.

    Katie Light

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