Kerns
Announcements
Next KNA meeting: March 20
The next Kerns Neighborhood Association meeting is Weds., March 20 at 6 p.m. at the Pacific Crest Community School located at the corner of NE Davis and 29th Avenue. Food and beverage (pizza, salad and soda) will be available. The meetings are open to anyone who lives, works or owns property in the neighborhood.
The agenda will be announced one week before the meeting.
If you have an item you'd like to add to our agenda, please contact kernsna@gmail.com.
Kerns & Buckman Annual Spring Clean-up: Sat., April 20
April 20, 2013 from 9-12
@ Hinson Baptist Church – 1315 SE 20th
The Kerns and Buckman Neighborhood Associations have set the date for our annual joint clean-up. Neighbors are invited to drop off their unwanted items on Sat., April 20 between 9 a.m. and noon.
The event is sponsored by SOLV and Metro.
When: Saturday, April 20 from 9 a.m. - Noon
Where: Hinson Baptist Church – 1315 SE 20th (cross street is Salmon)
Accepted materials:
- Bulky waste
- yard debris
- metal
- batteries (no lithium or car batteries)
- tires
- e-waste (including computers, cell phones, LCD monitors, printers and others)
- fluorescent bulbs
Not accepted:
- No lithium or car batteries
- hazardous waste -
Contact Metro for hazardous waste disposal - paint -
Paint cans without lids and dried paint are acceptable - concrete
- dirt
Donation: $10-30 depending on load.
Can’t bring the load yourself? We pick up! Call or email to schedule a pick up.
Contact: kernsna@gmail.com or call 503.704.4095
Thank you to our volunteer corps who will be fanning out to pick up trash and note graffitti: Central Catholic High School, Norse Hall/Sons of Norway, Benson High School, DaVinci Arts Middle School, and Jean’s Place.
We can always use more volunteers to help with the clean up efforts. Individuals interested in assisting may contact us via email or phone.
We are also seeking food and drink donations from our neighborhood businesses, to donate, please contact Heather at 503-238-5217.
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Portland Neighborhood Resources
For more information on Portland Neighborhood opportunites, check out the Neighborhood Notes website or the Southeast Uplift Coalition website.
Curious about what school your child will attend if you live in Kerns? Find a school here.
Schools located in our neighborhood:
Buckman Elementary (k-5)
DaVinci Arts Middle School (6-8)
Benson High School
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Meeting Information
Board Meetings:
The Kerns Neighborhood Association Board meets on the third Wednesday of each month except for August and December. Board elections occur in May. If you are interested in being on the agenda, please contact kernsna@gmail.com.
Board Members
Chair: Angela Kirkman (kernsna@gmail.com)
Co-chair: Brendon Haggerty (haggerb@gmail.com)
Secretary: Melissa Williams
Treasurer: GT Melli gt@thegoodfoot.com)
Land Use Committee: Steve Russell (steve@steelbridgerealty.com)
SE Uplift Board Member: Ann Lawson
Crime Prevention Committee: Emily Simon
Bike Advocacy Committee: Brendon Haggerty
Picnic Committee: Steve Russell (chair), Dan Gath
Communications: Heather Waisanan (hlbryan@mac.com)
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