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• Brooklyn Foot Patrol Seeks Volunteer Coordinator

  The BAC is looking to restart our weekly foot patrol, but we need a volunteer from the neighborhood to step up and coordinate the activities. We’re only talking about a…

  March 16, 2011

• Don’t Miss the Light Rail Design Open House Monday March 14th 6-7:30pm

  Design open house: 17th Avenue Monday, March 14 6-7:30 p.m. Thelma Skelton Loaves & Fishes Center at Sacred Heart Villa 3925 SE Milwaukie Ave, Portland About the Project The Portland-Milwaukie…

  March 11, 2011

• Beloved Brooklyn Artist and Gallery Owner Madeline Janovec Passes Away March 4th; Planned Exhibit and Art Show to Continue Through March 31st at 4504 SE Milwaukie Avenue.

  The BAC has learned that our beloved and long-time Brooklyn artist Madeline Meza Janovec has passed away from cancer.  Friends and supporters of Janovec have pledged to keep her gallery…

  February 27, 2011

• SE Cora & McLoughlin Bus Stop Access Improvements Approved

  During the past few months, the Oregon Department of Transportation has been discussing a project to improve the pedestrian and bike connection between the Brooklyn neighborhood and McLoughlin Boulevard (Highway…

  February 22, 2011

• New “No Wake Zone” Established in Holgate Channel!

  The Oregon State Marine Board voted 3-2 on February 17 to establish a slow/ no wake zone in the southern half of the Holgate Channel (from the north end of…

  February 18, 2011

• Announcing “Opt In,” Metro’s New Public Involvement Website

  Metro, our regional government body, is introducing “Opt In,” , a timely and cost-effective way for the region’s residents to provide input into decisions affecting them and their communities. Opt…

  February 9, 2011

• Results of BAC Public Involvement Meeting

  Wednesday’s Public Involvement meeting brought up a host of issues of interest to Brooklyn neighbors: Issues of Controversy or Concern: Invasive vegetation: holly, ivy, blackberries-how do we get neighbors to…

  February 1, 2011

• Local Businesses Being Targeted for Car Prowls, Armed Robberies

  Unfortunately, car break-ins are occurring on a regular basis at the new 24-hour fitness location at SE McLoughlin and SE Holgate.  If you must park at the location, leave your…

  February 1, 2011

• Don’t Miss Our Annual BAC Public Involvement Meeting!-7PM Wednesday January 26

  Dear Brooklyn Neighbors: Years ago, the Brooklyn Action Corps amended its bylaws to dedicate at least one meeting a year to hearing YOUR ideas!  What’s on your mind?  What do…

  January 23, 2011

• $1,000 Youth Action Grants Available

  2011 YOUTH ACTION GRANTS PROGRAM A pool of money is available for community-based projects initiated, designed, and run by youth 21 and under. The Youth Action Grants Program will provide…

  December 23, 2010