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The weather is beautiful, infrastructure supports it, and it’s fun. For those who bike, it’s a virtuous cycle: reduce your carbon footprint, get in a low-impact workout, and never get stuck in traffic, whether you’re heading to work, meeting up with friends, or simply looking to explore. That said, there are some rules and best practices that cyclists should know about./p>p>Did you know that there are designated bike routes all over Portland? Neighborhood Greenways are low-traffic, low-speed streets that give priority to pedestrians and bikers and they run parallel to many car routes. Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) provides free bike maps on its website, and both bike shops and the library hand out free information pamphlets./p>p>Newer cyclists often bike the route they usually drive. This can be dangerous for the cyclist, and scary for drivers. Cyclists cannot always avoid major streets, but using bike routes reduces the need to bike on traffic-heavy streets except at intersections. Knowing bike routes or mapping out your ride ahead of time will make for a more safe and fun ride. Remember to bike on the right side of the road and observe traffic laws. It’s also good to know how to communicate when you’re on a bike. Learning the signals for turning and passing are important. Here are some basics of signaling:/p>p>strong>Left turn:/strong> Fully extend your left arm out to the side./p>p>strong>Right turn:/strong> Bend your left arm up at a right angle and hold your hand flat, pointed up./p>p>strong>Passing:/strong> Pass cyclists and pedestrians on the left if possible. Practice saying “On your left” in a clear voice. Alternatively, you can ring a bell. It’s not rude! Not announcing your intention to pass can lead to accidents, so let folks know you’re coming!/p>p>Finally, invest in good gear. Wear a helmet that covers the whole of your head, and leave the AirPods in your bag. Being able to hear and see are good biking practices, for yourself and others. Have functional lights on the front and back of your bike. It’s easy to forget during these long summer days, but bikes are invisible in the dark. Make sure you are covered if you need to get home after dark. High visibility, reflective accessories are great too./p>p>Portland is full of organizations and communities who want to help you enjoy riding safely. Take a look at the resources below, and happy riding!/p>p>em>Lauren Falkner is proud to be a Concordia resident and serves on the Concordia Neighborhood Association Board. When not biking around town she’s often puttering in her garden./em>/p> /div>!-- .entry-content --> footer classentry-meta> /footer>!-- #entry-meta --> /article>!-- #post-4906 --> article idpost-4905 classpost-4905 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-concordia-news> header classentry-header> div classpostformats>!--begin format icon--> span classglyphicon glyphicon-file>/span> /div>!--end format-icon--> h2 classentry-title> a hrefhttps://concordiapdx.org/2024/08/the-challenges-that-concordia-businesses-face/ titlePermalink to The Challenges that Concordia Businesses Face relbookmark> The Challenges that Concordia Businesses Face /a> /h2> div classentry-meta> Posted on a hrefhttps://concordiapdx.org/2024/08/the-challenges-that-concordia-businesses-face/ title6:24 am relbookmark> time classentry-date updated datetime2024-08-15T06:24:04-07:00>August 15, 2024/time> /a>span classbyline> by span classauthor vcard> a classurl fn n hrefhttps://concordiapdx.org/author/cnaadmin/ titleView all posts by Web Manager relauthor>Web Manager/a> /span> span classavatar> a hrefhttps://concordiapdx.org/author/cnaadmin/ titleView all posts by Web Manager relavatar>img alt srchttps://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/82e71526c49f6162a423416e80f61c37?s20&dmm&rg srcsethttps://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/82e71526c49f6162a423416e80f61c37?s40&dmm&rg 2x classavatar avatar-20 photo height20 width20 decodingasync/>/a> /span> /span> span classcat-links> Posted in a hrefhttps://concordiapdx.org/category/concordia-news/ relcategory tag>Concordia News/a> /span> span classsep> /span> /div>!-- .entry-meta --> /header> !-- .entry-header --> div classentry-content> p>By Elaine Oliver with Nedra Rezinas | Contributing Writers/p>p>Last fall, I left my corporate job and decided to start my ownbr />business. I also started as the Ad Sales Rep for Concordia News. Whether recently opened or around for a few years, local businesses have had to adapt to a variety of challenges. I wanted to hear their stories, so I reached out to three local businesses this month./p>p>strong>Autumn Coffee Roasting /strong>/p>p>First, I spoke with Andrew Hume, the owner of Autumn Coffee Roasting (328 NE Killingsworth St.). Andrew started his business serving coffee from a food cart at farmers markets and events. He took the plunge to open a brick and mortar storefront and chose Concordia because of his familiarity growing up in Parkside. Andrew has never taken any investment money and has built his business “slowly and sustainably,” he says. Autumn Coffee opened up at NE 33rd and NE Killingsworth in November./p>p>Shortly after opening, Andrew had to weather the ice storm and was faced with the challenge of staying open. He also mentioned that parking can be an issue for some customers and that digital advertising is costly and doesn’t necessarily convert into meaningful new customers, which can be frustrating./p>p>To get the word out, Andrew features local artists and hosts classes, sketch hours, and art talks./p>p>strong> ECOVIBE /strong>/p>p>ECOVIBE (1906 NE Alberta St.) on NE Alberta and NE 19th is a retail store focused on gifts and houseplants. It is family owned and operated, and was started in 2010 by Andrea “Dre” Allen and her husband Leonard “Len” Allen, whose family has lived in the neighborhood for six generations./p>p>“One of our biggest business challenges is seeing retail decline in the last two years as people returned to work after the COVID pandemic and were less focused on the beauty of their homes and offices,” says Dre./p>p>The ice storm in January forced them to close for a week and a decrease in consumer spending due to inflation is another pressure they face. “The more that neighbors shop local, the more likely those shops will be able to keep their doors open.” She also encourages sharing positive reviews on Google, Yelp, or social media./p>p>strong>Queer Plants Cafe /strong>/p>p>Ross and Ernest Koh opened Queer Plants Cafe (5027 NE 42nd Ave.) in November of last year. Queer Plants Cafe is a plant, gift, and coffee cafe with personality and charm. Ross says that one of his challenges is finding people who will love and support them, which takes time. Additionally, new small businesses are often burdened with start-up debt, which makes it difficult to spend a lot on marketing./p>p>At their previous jobs, Ross and Ernest had little control, and they felt like their talent and ideas were untapped. They appreciate the ability to use their creativity to design, build, enhance, and nourish Queer Plants Cafe. Now Ross and Ernest feel like they are flourishing and able to express their creativity while hosting their own community and events./p>p>One easy way to support local businesses, says Ross, is to tell a friend or family member about it. Another way to help is to bring your own cup and skip the take-out packaging to help businesses save money and reduce waste./p>p>If you are a small business in Portland and are looking for support, see the box below for resources that provide support to small businesses./p>p>One of Concordia Neighborhood Association’s goals is to connect Concordia residents and businesses. I can’t think of a better way to help our neighborhood shine; I highly recommend you choose to keep your dollars in our neighborhood when you buy a cup of coffee or shop for yourself or someone else. Our neighbors who own these businesses will thank you./p>ul stylepadding: 20px; background: #ececec; border: 1px solid #333;>li>Livelihood NW – a hrefhttp://livelihoodnw.org target_blank relnoopener>livelihoodnw.org/a>/li>li>Soul District Business Association – a hrefhttp://souldistrictbiz.org/membership target_blank relnoopener>souldistrictbiz.org/membership/a>/li>li>Prosper Portland – a hrefhttp://prosperportland.us/for-businesses target_blank relnoopener>prosperportland.us/for-businesses/a>/li>li>Portland Metro Chamber of Commerce – a hrefhttp://portlandmetrochamber.com target_blank relnoopener>portlandmetrochamber.com/a>/li>/ul>p>em>Elaine (she/her) is a former tech trainer turned ADHD coach and Concordia newspaper ad sales rep. She is a passionate auntie, pitbull mom, and soccer player who has called Concordia home for 4 years. You can find her eating good food with friends or walking her lovable pitbull Charlie in the neighborhood./em>/p>p>em>Nedra Rezinas lives near U of O in Concordia. She does marketing strategy for small businesses, is a mom, drinks tea, is a birder, and is passionate to build community./em>/p> /div>!-- .entry-content --> footer classentry-meta> /footer>!-- #entry-meta --> /article>!-- #post-4905 --> article idpost-4904 classpost-4904 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-concordia-news category-news-from-the-net> header classentry-header> div classpostformats>!--begin format icon--> span classglyphicon glyphicon-file>/span> /div>!--end format-icon--> h2 classentry-title> a hrefhttps://concordiapdx.org/2024/08/july-10th-becomes-city-wide-neighborhood-emergency-team-day/ titlePermalink to July 10th Becomes City-Wide Neighborhood Emergency Team Day relbookmark> July 10th Becomes City-Wide Neighborhood Emergency Team Day /a> /h2> div classentry-meta> Posted on a hrefhttps://concordiapdx.org/2024/08/july-10th-becomes-city-wide-neighborhood-emergency-team-day/ title11:24 am relbookmark> time classentry-date updated datetime2024-08-08T11:24:02-07:00>August 8, 2024/time> /a>span classbyline> by span classauthor vcard> a classurl fn n hrefhttps://concordiapdx.org/author/cnaadmin/ titleView all posts by Web Manager relauthor>Web Manager/a> /span> span classavatar> a hrefhttps://concordiapdx.org/author/cnaadmin/ titleView all posts by Web Manager relavatar>img alt srchttps://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/82e71526c49f6162a423416e80f61c37?s20&dmm&rg srcsethttps://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/82e71526c49f6162a423416e80f61c37?s40&dmm&rg 2x classavatar avatar-20 photo height20 width20 decodingasync/>/a> /span> /span> span classcat-links> Posted in a hrefhttps://concordiapdx.org/category/concordia-news/ relcategory tag>Concordia News/a>, a hrefhttps://concordiapdx.org/category/news-from-the-net/ relcategory tag>News from the NET/a> /span> span classsep> /span> /div>!-- .entry-meta --> /header> !-- .entry-header --> div classentry-content> p>By Micha Wolf | Contributing Writer/p>p>At about 10:45 a m on Wednesday July 10th, Mayor Ted Wheeler read a proclamation in recognition of the Neighborhood Emergency Team’s 30th anniversary on behalf of the Portland City Council./p>p>“I hereby proclaim July 10th, 2024 to be Portland Neighborhood Emergency Team Day in recognition of their 30 years of service and I encourage all Portlanders to observe this day.”/p>p>To celebrate the anniversary, City Commissioner Rene Gonzales invited representatives of the Portland Bureau of Emergency Management (PBEM) to the City Council meeting at City Hall./p>p>strong>History of NETs /strong>/p>p>The main presentation was made by PBEM Community Resilience Manager Jeremy VanKeuren. He said that PBEM is preparing for the Cascadia Subduction earthquake and he discussed how Neighborhood Emergency Team curriculum was developed./p>p>After the Mexico City earthquake in 1985, the Los Angeles Fire Department established the need to train civilians in basic emergency response. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) adopted programming for Community Emergency Response Teams (CERTs) in 1993 and promoted it nationwide. Portland’s NET program was initially launched in 1994 by a Portland Fire and Rescue Services Coordinator named Rachel Jackie. FEMA estimates that there are now 2700 such programs nationwide./p>p>The purpose of basic CERT is to prepare lay people to safely and effectively render aid in the aftermath of a major disaster and today, Portland has one of the most venerable CERTs./p>p>Since its inception, Portland NET has graduated 3889 community members from 93 NET classes and presently has 1124 currently active volunteers. 85% of Portlanders now have a nearby NET member. According to FEMA, 90-95% of all people rescued in a disaster are rescued by a neighbor and not by a professional first responder./p>p>In addition, NET volunteer and PBEM employee Amanda Westervelt spoke about the longest NET volunteer effort to date, The Portland Mask Project. Over the course of 18 months, 68 volunteers worked to distribute over 20,000 masks to the community./p>p>Rounding out the presentation were also Marisol Lozano Peralta (Community Engagement Specialist, building a bridge to the Spanish speaking members of the community) and Jeff Bissonnette (Board President of Friends of Portland NET.)/p>p>strong> The Value of NETs /strong>/p>p>NETs average about 30 deployments per year and since 2018, NETs have logged an average of 31,000 volunteer hours. Independent Sector, a national membership organization aimed at supporting non-profits, estimates that the average volunteer hour in Oregon is worth $32.37, which means that NETs provide the city of Portland about $1.1 million worth of services every year./p>p>About 35 active NETs applauded the presentations and got to have their picture taken with the mayor./p>p>em>Micha Wolf ha s retired from teaching primary school, loves being in nature and believes in building community through engagement./em>/p> /div>!-- .entry-content --> footer classentry-meta> /footer>!-- #entry-meta --> /article>!-- #post-4904 --> article idpost-4895 classpost-4895 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-concordia-news> header classentry-header> div classpostformats>!--begin format icon--> span classglyphicon glyphicon-file>/span> /div>!--end format-icon--> h2 classentry-title> a hrefhttps://concordiapdx.org/2024/07/my-own-little-backyard-habitat/ titlePermalink to My Own Little Backyard Habitat relbookmark> My Own Little Backyard Habitat /a> /h2> div classentry-meta> Posted on a hrefhttps://concordiapdx.org/2024/07/my-own-little-backyard-habitat/ title6:41 am relbookmark> time classentry-date updated datetime2024-07-29T06:41:33-07:00>July 29, 2024/time> /a>span classbyline> by span classauthor vcard> a classurl fn n hrefhttps://concordiapdx.org/author/cnaadmin/ titleView all posts by Web Manager relauthor>Web Manager/a> /span> span classavatar> a hrefhttps://concordiapdx.org/author/cnaadmin/ titleView all posts by Web Manager relavatar>img alt srchttps://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/82e71526c49f6162a423416e80f61c37?s20&dmm&rg srcsethttps://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/82e71526c49f6162a423416e80f61c37?s40&dmm&rg 2x classavatar avatar-20 photo height20 width20 loadinglazy decodingasync/>/a> /span> /span> span classcat-links> Posted in a hrefhttps://concordiapdx.org/category/concordia-news/ relcategory tag>Concordia News/a> /span> span classsep> /span> /div>!-- .entry-meta --> /header> !-- .entry-header --> div classentry-content> p>By Joshua Lickteig | Contributing Writer/p>p>On a stroll in your neighborhood, you may have noticed a sign in a neighbor’s yard: Certified Backyard Habitat, or Backyard Habitat Certification . . . In Progress. I recently enrolled in the program myself; a unique offering from a collaboration between the Columbia Land Trust and Bird Alliance of Oregon./p>p>Enrollment is offered on a sliding scale, starting at $5, and open to any residential lot smaller than a single acre. The Backyard Habitat Certification Program (BHCP) requires naturescaping, or planting a majority of native plants amongst the groundcover, shrubs and trees of your home’s outdoor space. All of the outdoor space on a property is included, so your front, back, side yards, and even the parking strip must comply in order to become certified./p>p>From shrub and bush species types to the tree canopies in which they live, and all the natural inhabitants or visitors of each (birds, pollinators, bug friends); there’s much to consider, whether attracting wildlife or stewardship of a sustainable, biodiverse ecosystem as a conscious contribution to your local green economy is your particular draw./p>p>A site visit from a habitat technician is the first step after enrollment; the outcome of which is a site report with recommendations. Certification may be achieved at that visit, over weeks or may even take years./p>p>You’ll confer with a vast free library of resources (a hrefhttp://BackyardHabitats.org/resource-library target_blank relnoopener>BackyardHabitats.org/resource-library/a>) along with the certification criteria (a hrefhttp://BackyardHabitats.org/certification-criteria target_blank relnoopener>BackyardHabitats.org/certification-criteria/a>) and begin to grow knowledge about nourishing native vegetation layers, identifying harmful weeds, reducing pesticides, even managing stormwater./p>p>There are plenty of decisions to make and opportunities to learn about how to help connect urban and suburban greenspaces, no matter your familiarity with plants or trees and the very soil itself. New ways to think about, volunteer, and engage with your community and nature will begin to present themselves./p>p>My visit is scheduled for the beginning of this month./p>p>em> Joshua Lickteig is an artist and engineer. He was born near the other Milwaukee and has been in Portland for six years. His latest book of poems is called Half Moon Day Sun./em>/p> /div>!-- .entry-content --> footer classentry-meta> /footer>!-- #entry-meta --> /article>!-- #post-4895 --> article idpost-4894 classpost-4894 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-concordia-news> header classentry-header> div classpostformats>!--begin format icon--> span classglyphicon glyphicon-file>/span> /div>!--end format-icon--> h2 classentry-title> a hrefhttps://concordiapdx.org/2024/07/portland-international-raceway-offers-concordians-the-chance-to-race-for-fun/ titlePermalink to Portland International Raceway Offers Concordians the Chance to Race for Fun relbookmark> Portland International Raceway Offers Concordians the Chance to Race for Fun /a> /h2> div classentry-meta> Posted on a hrefhttps://concordiapdx.org/2024/07/portland-international-raceway-offers-concordians-the-chance-to-race-for-fun/ title6:35 am relbookmark> time classentry-date updated datetime2024-07-21T06:35:42-07:00>July 21, 2024/time> /a>span classbyline> by span classauthor vcard> a classurl fn n hrefhttps://concordiapdx.org/author/cnaadmin/ titleView all posts by Web Manager relauthor>Web Manager/a> /span> span classavatar> a hrefhttps://concordiapdx.org/author/cnaadmin/ titleView all posts by Web Manager relavatar>img alt srchttps://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/82e71526c49f6162a423416e80f61c37?s20&dmm&rg srcsethttps://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/82e71526c49f6162a423416e80f61c37?s40&dmm&rg 2x classavatar avatar-20 photo height20 width20 loadinglazy decodingasync/>/a> /span> /span> span classcat-links> Posted in a hrefhttps://concordiapdx.org/category/concordia-news/ relcategory tag>Concordia News/a> /span> span classsep> /span> /div>!-- .entry-meta --> /header> !-- .entry-header --> div classentry-content> p>By Catherine Noble | Contributing Writer/p>p>Portland International Raceway (PIR) is the only raceway owned and operated by a city municipality in the United States and since 1987 has offered a chance for regular citizens to live out their racecar driver fantasies./p>p>The address of PIR on N Victory Blvd. is a fitting testimony to a community that overcame disaster. In 1948, on Memorial Day, a dike broke, flooding the city of Vanport, Oregon, the second largest city in the state at that time. In 30 minutes, the flood swept away the city’s post office, library, fire houses, infirmary and elementary schools. The college relocated and became Portland State University, but the other buildings were never rebuilt, leaving behind remnants of their foundations on an array of still intact city streets./p>p>Where some would see ruins, the Portland Junior Chamber of Commerce (known as the Jaycees) envisioned a place to race, and in 1960, convinced then Mayor Terry Shrunk to strike a deal with the federal government for a gift of approximately 89 acres of broken roadways for racing./p>p>From 1961, especially during what became the annual Portland Rose Festival’s Rose Cup, racers careened through the erstwhile city on motorcycles, in sports cars and karts, and the low hum of city life became the thunder of mechanical engines in what was now known as West Delta Park. The sport was dangerous. Drivers spun out, slamming into piles of broken foundations, or tumbling into ponds. Sanctioning racing bodies threatened the continuation of The Rose Cup Races, demanding a safer roadway, and in 1971, the track was finally paved./p>p>Two years later, in 1973, PIR turned a profit, and now the commercial enterprise brings in almost $50 million a year. Races held at PIR include IndyCar, Formula E, NASCAR Xfinity series and SCCA autocross events and PIR holds 650 events annually for 400,000 spectators./p>p>And for Portlandians who want to try out racing themselves, $500 can get you a day to race your own car through the 12 turns on the track. The course includes classroom instruction and instructor-led spins around the almost 2-mile loop./p>p>Jonathan Morgan, a sales professional, is one such Portlandian who recently attended Hooked on Driving School. Morgan says the experience increased his admiration for people who race professionally and also led him to think about his city driving in a new way./p>p>“Not that I wasn’t a safe driver before, but now I know how to handle braking and turning for maximum efficiency.”/p>p>Three years before the Pro Drive Racing School was founded, the track underwent $800,000 of renovations including the addition of a chicane, an S-shaped curve that adds drama to the flat track./p>p>“It’s two 90-degree turns in quick succession,” Morgan explains. He says he came out of the serpentine curve a little too fast, and thought it wise to stop racing for the day. “It was a disappointment, but a total hoot.”/p>p>a hrefhttp://HookedonDriving.com target_blank relnoopener>Hooked on Driving/a> and a hrefhttp://ProDrive.net target_blank relnoopener>Pro Drive Racing School/a> both offer a variety of classes for Portlanders with a need for speed. For those who enjoy quieter activities, there’s also a dog park there./p>p>em>Catherine Noble, MFA, is originally from Chicago, Illinois, and misses the winters not at all. She credits her parents for encouraging her love of engines, both mechanical and social, which factors in her current project: a book on the 1920s aviatrix Bessie Coleman./em>/p> /div>!-- .entry-content --> footer classentry-meta> /footer>!-- #entry-meta --> /article>!-- #post-4894 --> article idpost-4892 classpost-4892 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-concordia-news> header classentry-header> div classpostformats>!--begin format icon--> span classglyphicon glyphicon-file>/span> /div>!--end format-icon--> h2 classentry-title> a hrefhttps://concordiapdx.org/2024/07/lets-go-for-a-ride/ titlePermalink to Let’s Go For A Ride relbookmark> Let’s Go For A Ride /a> /h2> div classentry-meta> Posted on a hrefhttps://concordiapdx.org/2024/07/lets-go-for-a-ride/ title6:21 am relbookmark> time classentry-date updated datetime2024-07-16T06:21:22-07:00>July 16, 2024/time> /a>span classbyline> by span classauthor vcard> a classurl fn n hrefhttps://concordiapdx.org/author/cnaadmin/ titleView all posts by Web Manager relauthor>Web Manager/a> /span> span classavatar> a hrefhttps://concordiapdx.org/author/cnaadmin/ titleView all posts by Web Manager relavatar>img alt srchttps://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/82e71526c49f6162a423416e80f61c37?s20&dmm&rg srcsethttps://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/82e71526c49f6162a423416e80f61c37?s40&dmm&rg 2x classavatar avatar-20 photo height20 width20 loadinglazy decodingasync/>/a> /span> /span> span classcat-links> Posted in a hrefhttps://concordiapdx.org/category/concordia-news/ relcategory tag>Concordia News/a> /span> span classsep> /span> span classcomments-link>a hrefhttps://concordiapdx.org/2024/07/lets-go-for-a-ride/#comments>1 Comment/a>/span> span classsep> /span> /div>!-- .entry-meta --> /header> !-- .entry-header --> div classentry-content> p>By Marsha Sandman | Contributing Writer/p>p>I considered getting a bicycle when I forgot to change the transmission oil in my 2002 Honda CRV. Goodbye Old Faithful. So now it’s the MAX, buses, Ubers and rides from my son. Maybe a bicycle might be the thing for me. However, unlike my many fit neighbors, I have not been on a bike since my long gone youth. If you perhaps can relate, then read on./p>p>Being a mobility challenged senior, my son was concerned about me moving on two or maybe three wheels. Keeping in mind physical changes such as vision, coordination, balance, and cognitive function may make cycling more difficult as my fitness-challenged body has aged. So I did some research./p>p>Fortunately, I found Mathew Mendez right here in Concordia at his small shop, Upcycle, just off of Killingsworth (5516 NE 16th Ave.) He bought the established Dekum cycle sale, repair, and customizing business last November./p>p>I asked him about tricycles and e-bikes. I thought three wheels would make them more stable for me./p>p>“There is still a possibility of falling over if too much speed is used when turning corners or traveling on uneven ground”, Mendez told me when I asked about their stability./p>p>There is also a low riding 3-wheeler recumbent tricycle which is lower to the ground, more stable and that comes in an e-bike version. But poor visibility and the high price do not appeal to me. And my son discouraged me from riding a three wheeler. So maybe an e-bike for me?/p>p>E-bikes are very popular and come in a wide price range starting at about $1,300 all the way up to $13,000. Being able to ride with or without the electric assist makes this an attractive option. An electric assist can provide extra help, enabling longer rides and making it easier to conquer hills. However, e-bikes are a bit heavy to pick up if they tip over./p>p>Additionally, older adults such as myself may be more at risk of falls. Consider taking a cycling skills course to improve your knowledge and safety./p>p>To ensure safety, seniors should know their physical, mental, and health limitations. Understanding your limitations helps you choose a bike, a route and riding pace suitable for your abilities, reducing the risk of overexertion or injury./p>p>A believer in cycling at all ages, Mendez suggests “biking more” and “enjoying every mile.”/p>p>I’m still looking for the best senior bicycle for me, but yesterday I bought a used Honda with a good transmission. Now my son is worried about me driving./p>div stylepadding: 20px; background: #ececec; border: 1px solid #333;>p>strong>What makes a good bike for seniors?/strong>/p>p>Here’s what the experts say seniors should look for in a bicycle:/p>p>• Comfortable and upright riding positionbr />• Step-through frame for easy mounting and dismountingbr />• Low standover height for stabilitybr />• Comfortable saddle and wide, swept-back handlebarsbr />• Easy-to-use gearsbr />• An electric assist option/p>/div>p> /p>p>em>After living east, south, north and west, Marsha Sandman is home at last. And she wants to hear your story. Contact her at MarshaJSandman@gmail.com./em>/p> /div>!-- .entry-content --> footer classentry-meta> /footer>!-- #entry-meta --> /article>!-- #post-4892 --> article idpost-4891 classpost-4891 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-concordia-news> header classentry-header> div classpostformats>!--begin format icon--> span classglyphicon glyphicon-file>/span> /div>!--end format-icon--> h2 classentry-title> a hrefhttps://concordiapdx.org/2024/07/1990s-inspired-kids-activities-for-summertime/ titlePermalink to 1990s-Inspired Kids Activities for Summertime relbookmark> 1990s-Inspired Kids Activities for Summertime /a> /h2> div classentry-meta> Posted on a hrefhttps://concordiapdx.org/2024/07/1990s-inspired-kids-activities-for-summertime/ title8:18 am relbookmark> time classentry-date updated datetime2024-07-12T08:18:09-07:00>July 12, 2024/time> /a>span classbyline> by span classauthor vcard> a classurl fn n hrefhttps://concordiapdx.org/author/cnaadmin/ titleView all posts by Web Manager relauthor>Web Manager/a> /span> span classavatar> a hrefhttps://concordiapdx.org/author/cnaadmin/ titleView all posts by Web Manager relavatar>img alt srchttps://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/82e71526c49f6162a423416e80f61c37?s20&dmm&rg srcsethttps://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/82e71526c49f6162a423416e80f61c37?s40&dmm&rg 2x classavatar avatar-20 photo height20 width20 loadinglazy decodingasync/>/a> /span> /span> span classcat-links> Posted in a hrefhttps://concordiapdx.org/category/concordia-news/ relcategory tag>Concordia News/a> /span> span classsep> /span> /div>!-- .entry-meta --> /header> !-- .entry-header --> div classentry-content> p>By Gina Levine | Contributing Writer/p>p>The month of July in Portland is the perfect time to plan fun activities that will get kids outdoors and away from screens. Here are some classic, free ideas that capture the essence of a 90s summer in or near our Concordia neighborhood:/p>p>1. strong>Dig for Bugs/strong>br />Encourage your children to explore their natural surroundings by digging in the dirt and searching for bugs. This simple activity fosters curiosity and teaches kids about the environment. Equip them with a small shovel, a magnifying glass, and a bug jar, and let their adventures begin!/p>p>2. strong>Blowing Bubbles/strong>br />Blowing bubbles is a timeless activity that never fails to bring smiles. You can easily make your own bubble solution at home with dish soap, water, and a bit of glycerin. Spend an afternoon creating giant bubbles or see who can catch the most!/p>p>3. strong>Lemonade Stands/strong>br />Nothing says summer like a homemade lemonade stand. Help your kids set up a stand in your front yard. It’s a great way to teach them about entrepreneurship and handling money, all while enjoy ing delicious, refreshing lemonade./p>p>4. strong>Hanging with Friends/strong>br />Sometimes, the best summer memories are made simply by spending time with friends. Organize a neighborhood playdate or a casual picnic in your backyard. Bring out classic lawn games like tag, hide-and-seek, or even a simple game of catch./p>p>5. strong>Free Lunch at Local Parks/strong>br />Take advantage of Portland Parks & Recreation’s free lunch program for kids. Alberta Park offers free lunch from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM, and Kh unamokwst Park from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM, Monday through Friday. It’s a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the outdoors while ensuring your kids are well-fed./p>p>6. strong>Explore Whitaker Ponds/strong>br />Just outside our neighborhood, Whitaker Ponds Nature Park (7040 NE 47th Ave.) offers an easy hike perfect for little explorers. The short, flat trails are ideal for young children and provide a chance to observe local wildlife and enjoy nature up close./p>p>7. strong>Jamison Square Fountain/strong>br />Cool off during the summer heat downtown at the fountain at Jamison Square (810 NW 11th Ave.) The cascading water and shallow pools make it a fun and safe place for kids to splash around. Bring a picnic and spend the afternoon enjoying this urban oasis./p>p>8. strong>Blue Lake Regional Park/strong>br />One of my family’s favorite spots, Blue Lake Regional Park in Fairview (21224 NE Blue Lake Rd.) offers a plethora of activities. Pay $5 to park and then spend the day swimming at the beach, playing at the ‘spray ground’, or even participating in free fishing lessons available on select days. It’s a fantastic place for a full day of family fun./p>p>Let’s take a trip back to the 1990s and rediscover these simple, joyful activities that will create lasting memories for your children. Whatever activities you choose, it’s always an adventure to let your kids lead the way and see what they come up with! The simple moments you spend together today will create cherished memories for years to come. Enjoy the summer!/p>p>em>Gina Levine is a momma of three and owner of We Play Portland./em>/p> /div>!-- .entry-content --> footer classentry-meta> /footer>!-- #entry-meta --> /article>!-- #post-4891 --> article idpost-4844 classpost-4844 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-concordia-news> header classentry-header> div classpostformats>!--begin format icon--> span classglyphicon glyphicon-file>/span> /div>!--end format-icon--> h2 classentry-title> a hrefhttps://concordiapdx.org/2024/06/recycle-reduce-reuse-a-refreshing-way-to-reduce/ titlePermalink to Recycle, Reduce, Reuse – A Refreshing Way to Reduce relbookmark> Recycle, Reduce, Reuse – A Refreshing Way to Reduce /a> /h2> div classentry-meta> Posted on a hrefhttps://concordiapdx.org/2024/06/recycle-reduce-reuse-a-refreshing-way-to-reduce/ title6:16 am relbookmark> time classentry-date updated datetime2024-06-28T06:16:11-07:00>June 28, 2024/time> /a>span classbyline> by span classauthor vcard> a classurl fn n hrefhttps://concordiapdx.org/author/cnaadmin/ titleView all posts by Web Manager relauthor>Web Manager/a> /span> span classavatar> a hrefhttps://concordiapdx.org/author/cnaadmin/ titleView all posts by Web Manager relavatar>img alt srchttps://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/82e71526c49f6162a423416e80f61c37?s20&dmm&rg srcsethttps://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/82e71526c49f6162a423416e80f61c37?s40&dmm&rg 2x classavatar avatar-20 photo height20 width20 loadinglazy decodingasync/>/a> /span> /span> span classcat-links> Posted in a hrefhttps://concordiapdx.org/category/concordia-news/ relcategory tag>Concordia News/a> /span> span classsep> /span> /div>!-- .entry-meta --> /header> !-- .entry-header --> div classentry-content> p>By Esther Lerman Freeman | Contributing Writer/p>p>As the summer approaches and our thirst increases, many of us enjoy refreshing summertime drinks like juice, kombucha and carbonated drinks that come in recyclable, refundable cans and bottles. There are also some drinks we can make in quart or half gallon bottles or pitchers that produce zero waste (other than compost). No need for recycling and we can save money, too. Here are some tips for making drinks at home./p>p>strong> Iced Tea /strong>/p>p>Make several jars of iced tea to keep on hand in the fridge at all times. I enjoy having a black tea, a green tea and an herbal tea at the ready. As soon as one bottle is finished, you can rinse it and enjoy steeping more tea again./p>ol>li>Start with three quart-sized bottles and place a few single tea bags in each one (depending on how strong you want your tea)./li>li>Then, pour a cup of boiling water over each and let them steep for as long as suggested for the tea (usually 3-5 minutes for black tea, 2-3 minutes for green tea, and 3-5 minutes for herbal tea.) Remove the tea bags./li>li>Add whatever you like. Honey, maple syrup, and brown sugar are good sweeteners or just enjoy it unsweetened. You may also squeeze a lime or lemon into the mix./li>li>Stir well./li>li>Add ice to cool./li>/ol>p>strong>Infused Water/strong>/p>p>Hotels often have infused waters in their lobby for us to enjoy, but we can treat ourselves easily right at home. Flavored water is lovely, inexpensive, and produces no waste./p>ol>li>Add a few cucumber slices, citrus slices, or any fresh fruits to a pitcher of water./li>li>Let the water infuse for at least 4 hours./li>li>Strain the water to remove any chunks./li>li>Add ice and enjoy./li>/ol>p>strong>Ginger Drink /strong>/p>p>If you don’t mind a few more minutes of prep time, a sweet and spicy ginger drink might hit the spot. Drink it over ice or use more ginger to use it as a syrup./p>ol>li>Peel a small piece of fresh ginger and slice it./li>li>Simmer it in a cup or two of water for 20-30 minutes./li>li>Add sweetener of your choice./li>li>Let cool./li>li>If you like, add fruit to infuse or try hibiscus flowers./li>/ol>p>Happy summer. I’ll be back with more eco-friendly tips next month./p>p>em>Esther Lerman Freeman is a certified Master Recycler and Concordia resident/em>/p> /div>!-- .entry-content --> footer classentry-meta> /footer>!-- #entry-meta --> /article>!-- #post-4844 --> article idpost-4843 classpost-4843 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-concordia-news> header classentry-header> div classpostformats>!--begin format icon--> span classglyphicon glyphicon-file>/span> /div>!--end format-icon--> h2 classentry-title> a hrefhttps://concordiapdx.org/2024/06/grounds-of-former-meek-school-now-accredited-arboretum/ titlePermalink to Grounds of Former Meek School Now Accredited Arboretum relbookmark> Grounds of Former Meek School Now Accredited Arboretum /a> /h2> div classentry-meta> Posted on a hrefhttps://concordiapdx.org/2024/06/grounds-of-former-meek-school-now-accredited-arboretum/ title6:10 am relbookmark> time classentry-date updated datetime2024-06-20T06:10:34-07:00>June 20, 2024/time> /a>span classbyline> by span classauthor vcard> a classurl fn n hrefhttps://concordiapdx.org/author/cnaadmin/ titleView all posts by Web Manager relauthor>Web Manager/a> /span> span classavatar> a hrefhttps://concordiapdx.org/author/cnaadmin/ titleView all posts by Web Manager relavatar>img alt srchttps://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/82e71526c49f6162a423416e80f61c37?s20&dmm&rg srcsethttps://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/82e71526c49f6162a423416e80f61c37?s40&dmm&rg 2x classavatar avatar-20 photo height20 width20 loadinglazy decodingasync/>/a> /span> /span> span classcat-links> Posted in a hrefhttps://concordiapdx.org/category/concordia-news/ relcategory tag>Concordia News/a> /span> span classsep> /span> /div>!-- .entry-meta --> /header> !-- .entry-header --> div classentry-content> p>By Jim Gersbach | Contributing Writer/p>p>What was once just a grassy field at the former Meek Elementary School (4039 NE Alberta Ct.) has recently been accredited as a Level 1 arboretum by Arbnet, an international arboretum accreditation and networking program. The new arboretum is called the Concordia Learning Landscape Arboretum and is the fifth in Oregon nationally accredited by Arbnet./p>p>Jim Gersbach and Mallory Pratt, longtime Concordia Tree Team volunteers, submitted the successful application. They were required to meet five criteria:/p>ul>li>At least 25 different species, with labels and documentation/li>li>An oversight group for the accreditation process/li>li>An operational plan for the protection and maintenance of the trees/li>li>A group dedicated to care and maintenance of the trees/li>li>Public access, community engagement, education and on-site events/li>/ul>p>With the help of Friends of Trees, Concordia Tree Team volunteers began planting trees at the school (now called Alliance High School) on April 2nd, 2010. The first trees at Meek came from Portland Parks and Recreation Urban Forestry’s Learning Landscape Program. Today, the volunteers continue to weed, mulch, water and do structural pruning on the trees./p>p>The arboretum has about four dozen species of trees representing 27 genera in 20 families. A main focus is the rapidly expanding oak family. The collection includes species from five different continents and at least five species native to Oregon. Members of the Concordia Tree Team are very excited to have their many years of dedication be rewarded with arboretum status./p>div stylepadding: 20px; background: #999; border: 1px solid #000;>p>strong>Learn More/strong>The success of the new arboretum depends on the dedication and organization of volunteers and community support. Watch for announcements on upcoming events and how you can get involved at: a hrefhttp://www.AinsworthLinearArboretum.org/CLLA target_blank relnoopener>AinsworthLinearArboretum.org/CLLA/a>/p>p>See the listing for The Concordia Learning Landscape Arboretum on the a hrefhttp://Arbnet.org/morton-register/concordia-learning-landscape-arboretum target_blank relnoopener>Arbnet website./a>/p>/div>p>em>Jim Gersbach is a longtime volunteer with the Concordia Tree Team and has lived in Concordia for 22 years. He is a master pruner and planting crew leader with the non-profit Friends of Trees, and occasionally gives tree walks at Hoyt Arboretum and around the city./em>/p> /div>!-- .entry-content --> footer classentry-meta> /footer>!-- #entry-meta --> /article>!-- #post-4843 --> article idpost-4842 classpost-4842 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-concordia-news> header classentry-header> div classpostformats>!--begin format icon--> span classglyphicon glyphicon-file>/span> /div>!--end format-icon--> h2 classentry-title> a hrefhttps://concordiapdx.org/2024/06/news-from-the-net-funding-cuts-and-plans-to-realign-emergency-teams-districts/ titlePermalink to News from the NET – Funding Cuts and Plans to Realign Emergency Teams’ Districts relbookmark> News from the NET – Funding Cuts and Plans to Realign Emergency Teams’ Districts /a> /h2> div classentry-meta> Posted on a hrefhttps://concordiapdx.org/2024/06/news-from-the-net-funding-cuts-and-plans-to-realign-emergency-teams-districts/ title6:07 am relbookmark> time classentry-date updated datetime2024-06-12T06:07:24-07:00>June 12, 2024/time> /a>span classbyline> by span classauthor vcard> a classurl fn n hrefhttps://concordiapdx.org/author/cnaadmin/ titleView all posts by Web Manager relauthor>Web Manager/a> /span> span classavatar> a hrefhttps://concordiapdx.org/author/cnaadmin/ titleView all posts by Web Manager relavatar>img alt srchttps://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/82e71526c49f6162a423416e80f61c37?s20&dmm&rg srcsethttps://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/82e71526c49f6162a423416e80f61c37?s40&dmm&rg 2x classavatar avatar-20 photo height20 width20 loadinglazy decodingasync/>/a> /span> /span> span classcat-links> Posted in a hrefhttps://concordiapdx.org/category/concordia-news/ relcategory tag>Concordia News/a> /span> span classsep> /span> /div>!-- .entry-meta --> /header> !-- .entry-header --> div classentry-content> p>By Micha Wolf | Contributing Writer/p>p>Two changes coming soon to Portland will affect Neighborhood Emergency Teams (NETs). The mayor’s office has proposed a new budget for the year 2024/25 that would cut funds to Portland’s Bureau of Emergency Management. In addition, NET leadership is planning the realignment of neighborhood districts./p>p>strong> The Impact of NET /strong>/p>p>Founded in 1994, the NET program has been serving the community for 30 years. In 2023, at the city’s request, NETs deployed for over 2200 hours. Work included helping our neighbors in warming and cooling shelters, clearing storm drains, and maintaining safety perimeters around downed power lines – freeing up fire and police until utility crews arrive. In 2021, at the height of the pandemic, NETs responded to more than double the usual number of deployment requests – making masks, distributing public health posters, and staffing vaccination clinics. That volunteer work provided almost $450,000 of service to the city./p>p>strong>New Budget /strong>/p>p>The following statements are from S. Ahmed, the mayor’s designee./p>p>em>First and foremost, a 60% reduction in non-personnel costs will not carry the most basic functions of our core mission of emergency response. Therefore, we will need to eliminate or hold an additional position while we evaluate how to make up for this. The position being considered for this is the vacant position in Operations. /em>/p>p>em>We also have five limited term positions that are slated to end June 30th, four of which are currently occupied covering functions such as planning, community programs support, training and exercise, and emergency operations. /em>/p>p>At present, NET volunteers do not know fully the scope of the impact this measure will have. Funding cuts could mean fewer resources for Neighborhood Emergency Teams, the BEECN program (Basic Earthquake Emergency Communications Node) and fewer training possibilities for all volunteers./p>p>If you’d like more detailed information about the budget cuts or to voice your opinion, please contact Mayor Wheeler’s office directly at MayorWheeler@ PortlandOregon.gov./p>p>strong>NET District Realignment/strong>/p>p>There will also likely be realigning of NET districts. Portland has about 2000 active NET volunteers, and they are spread among many city districts. 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