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| June Key
Delta Community Center
5940 N. Albina Avenue, Portland, OR 97217
A grassroots Living Building demonstration project achieving equity, economic empowerment and environmental stewardship in North Portland.
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Upcoming Events
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October 24, 2011
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Who said adults can't have fun for Halloween? Join Piedmont Rose Connection, Inc., Portland Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and Zeta Nu Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. for this adult Halloween Costume Party! All attendees must be 21 - a government issued ID is required for entry. $10 cover includes food. Drinks are available via cash bar. Costumes are encouraged, but not required.
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 JKDCC to host Portland Bureau of Planning & Sustainability ReTHINK Workshop Series Are you ready to learn more about the impacts of climate change and take action at home and in your community? Join us for the 2011 ReTHINK Workshop Series where we will learn how to be engaged, be empowered and be sustainable.
Facilitated by the City of Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability, this series will include three training workshops and a community action strategy session. Details are below; all community members are invited to attend:
Tuesday, November 29, 2011, 5:30pm-8:30pm
Workshop 1: Sustainability Matters & Climate Counts
Learn about "sustainability" and "climate change" in terms of individual and community empowerment.
Tuesday, December 6, 2011, 5:30pm-8:30pm
Workshop 2: Be Resourceful: Get More of the Good Stuff & Healthy Homes: What's Your Home Energy IQ?
Discover resources, tips, and new ways to save money while doing good for the planet.
Tuesday, December 13, 2011, 5:30pm-8:30pm
Workshop 3: Safe and Healthy Transportation Options & Food Choices
Healthy choices are not only good for you, they're also good for your community. Learn about your options and how to organize with others to make a change.
Workshop 4: Community Action Strategy Session
Date and Time TBD.
Participation in all four sessions is not required, but strongly encouraged. Sessions include group work, hands on activities and giveaways. Food will be provided. Childcare is available upon request. RSVP is required to attend.
RSVP today!
Email jkdccpdx@gmail.com or call 503.295.2061 to confirm your participation.
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Thank you for supporting the Annual Waffle Breakfast!
 | | October 22, 2011 Annual Waffle Breakfast - photos by Anne Morin |
Hosted annually by the Mothers and Patronesses Club, the Waffle Breakfast raises scholarship funds for high school students in the Portland-Vancouver region. This year we reached record numbers! Thank you for your support! For more pictures visit us on Facebook.
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| Portland Alumnae Chapter Mentor Programs
The Portland Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. hosts three youth mentor programs. It is not too late to enroll for the 2011-2012 school year! Details and contact information can be found below:
Middle School Girls: Dr. Betty Shabazz Delta Academy
Focus: Scholarship in math, science, and technology; opportunities to provide service in the form of leadership through service learning; and sisterhood, defined as the cultivation and maintenance of relationships.
Contacts: Lesley Unthank, lunthank@q.com; Patricia Dickerson, RPADiii@aol.com
High School Girls: Delta GEMS: Growing and Empowering Myself Successfully
Focus: To instill the need to excel academically; to provide tools that enable girls to sharpen and enhance their skills to achieve high levels of academic success; to assist girls in proper goal setting and planning for their futures, high school and beyond; and to create compassionate, caring, and community minded young women by actively involving them in service learning and community service opportunities.
Contacts: Karletia Lewis, btru4real@yahoo.com; Darcell Dance, dldance@msn.com
High School Boys: EMBODI (Empowering Males to Build Opportunities for Developing Independence)
Focus: EMBODI Mentees experience African American culture, family and community; educational, career and personal development; finance, wealth and entrepreneurship; leadership and mentorship; preventative health care; safety and protection; resilience and responsibility; scholarship; and service learning. EMBODI mentors enhance the student's development of academic and life skills, through social activities, leadership and technology experiences, meaningful fieldtrip opportunities and related dialogue and conversation.
Contacts: John Jackson, Chair, Portland Delta EMBODI Mentoring
john.jackson.c2h0@statefarm.com
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| SAVE THE DATE
ANNUAL PEPPERMINT SOIREE AND TOY DRIVE
Friday, December 2, 2011, 8:00PM-1:00AM
Billy Webb Elks Club
~ Details will be distributed in the next JKDCC newsletter. ~
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| Delta Community Center Rentals
Need a venue to host a community meeting, company event or private function? Consider the Delta Community Center! For more information, availability and rates contact jkdccpdx@gmail.com.
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Construction Team:
President, Piedmont Rose Connection, Inc.
Marion Gilmore
Immediate Past President,
Portland Alumnae Chapter, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Chris Poole-Jones
Project Coordinator
Patricia Dickerson
Project Co-Coordinator
Francetta Cross
Interior Design
Lesley Unthank
Interior Design
Patricia Warren
Sponsorship
Roslyn Hill
Nyanneco Design and Consulting Services
Irene B. Schwoeffermann
Community Garden & Communications
Primary Funder
Colas Construction, Inc.General Contractor
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We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors; we borrow it from our children. ~Native American Proverb
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Contact Information
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June Key Delta Community Center Location: 5940 N. Albina Avenue, Portland, OR 97217
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 4265, Portland, OR 97208-4265
Email: jkdccpdx@gmail.com
http://www.key-delta-living-building.com/
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