http://www.swcommconnection.com/news/index.php Portland and surrounding area community news and information http://www.swcommconnection.com/news/story.php?story_id=133722804220512500 2012-05-16 00:00:00 http://www.swcommconnection.com/news/story.php?story_id=133722804220512500 en-us A two-alarm fire heavily damaged a condo-complex in Southwest Portland on Wednesday afternoon. Around 4:30 p.m., firefighters were called to The Village at Multnomah condominiums, located at 7937 S.W. 40th Ave. They quickly called a second alarm on the fire. Smoke could be seen from as far away ... http://www.swcommconnection.com/news/story.php?story_id=133713801474912900 2012-05-15 00:00:00 http://www.swcommconnection.com/news/story.php?story_id=133713801474912900 en-us Charlie Hales and Jefferson Smith headed into a runoff election Tuesday night with Eileen Brady admitting she would end up in third place a little after 11 p.m. By Wednesday morning, Hales was leading with 38 percent, followed by Smith in second at 31 percent and Eileen Brady six points back at 23 ... http://www.swcommconnection.com/news/story.php?story_id=133581130370903200 2012-05-01 00:00:00 http://www.swcommconnection.com/news/story.php?story_id=133581130370903200 en-us Northwest Chinese Academy expands immersion program SOUTHWEST — The Northwest Chinese Academy (NWCA) recently announced plans to expand its full-time Mandarin Chinese immersion program to include middle school students. NWCA is ready to accept applications from sixth- through eighth-grade ... http://www.swcommconnection.com/news/story.php?story_id=133581192836847900 2012-05-01 00:00:00 http://www.swcommconnection.com/news/story.php?story_id=133581192836847900 en-us Tuesday, May 1 Yoga Journey Through storytelling and movement, join us on a yoga journey and take the shape of animals and objects that we see along the way. Instructor Leslie Wilda of Yoga Playgrounds will read a story while integrating yoga poses, movement and song. Not only can yoga improve ... http://www.swcommconnection.com/news/story.php?story_id=133581023562479200 2012-05-01 00:00:00 http://www.swcommconnection.com/news/story.php?story_id=133581023562479200 en-us HILLSDALE – A few Southwest Portland students recently took the lead on a community service project with worldwide reach. Started last fall by professional soccer player and recent University of Portland graduate Danielle Foxhoven, Equipment Across Continents aims to collect various sporting ... http://www.swcommconnection.com/news/story.php?story_id=133580914278571100 2012-05-01 00:00:00 http://www.swcommconnection.com/news/story.php?story_id=133580914278571100 en-us HILLSDALE – Robert Gray Middle School took fourth place in the middle-school division of April 14’s championships for the Oregon Battle of the Books. The team included Elle Stein, Amelia Jamond, Elyse Castles, Asia Gates and Samantha Lesch and was coached by Lynn Strathman. The Oregon ... http://www.swcommconnection.com/news/story.php?story_id=133580884339546500 2012-05-01 00:00:00 http://www.swcommconnection.com/news/story.php?story_id=133580884339546500 en-us COLLINS VIEW — With another season under its belt, Riverdale High School’s “Pandamonium” is learning the name of the game when it comes to competitive robotics. FIRST — For the Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology — competitions were established ... http://www.swcommconnection.com/news/story.php?story_id=133580816316308200 2012-05-01 00:00:00 http://www.swcommconnection.com/news/story.php?story_id=133580816316308200 en-us COLLINS VIEW — When Miel Hendrickson, a 1999 Lewis and Clark alumna, first arrived in Dorfor Adidome, Ghana, she walked a lap through the village twice a day stopping to talk to anyone who would listen so she could practice her Ewe language skills. Hendrickson’s journey to Dorfor ... http://www.swcommconnection.com/news/story.php?story_id=133580616123572400 2012-05-01 00:00:00 http://www.swcommconnection.com/news/story.php?story_id=133580616123572400 en-us Twist Sport helps local teams score big wins WEST PORTLAND PARK — When Rob Herder took over as coach of the Lincoln High School baseball team, he knew that things needed to change. Wanting to change the culture of the team as well as its performance, he enlisted the help of Josh Hunt, owner ... http://www.swcommconnection.com/news/story.php?story_id=133580584833587900 2012-05-01 00:00:00 http://www.swcommconnection.com/news/story.php?story_id=133580584833587900 en-us MULTNOMAH — Searching for ways to refresh and renew your home’s garden? Looking for ways to do it greenly? Kathryn Leech of River City Gardens, a Multnomah resident with 19 years’ experience as a certied landscape designer, offered a few suggests for incorporating sustainability ... http://www.swcommconnection.com/news/story.php?story_id=133580507399956600 2012-05-01 00:00:00 http://www.swcommconnection.com/news/story.php?story_id=133580507399956600 en-us Southwest Portland homes, builders featured in 2012 Ultimate Open House New Home Tour SOUTHWEST — Two homes in Southwest Portland will be featured in the 2012 Ultimate Open House New Home Tour — a free scattered-site home tour offering the latest in new home trends, smart ... http://www.swcommconnection.com/news/story.php?story_id=133580481776659300 2012-05-01 00:00:00 http://www.swcommconnection.com/news/story.php?story_id=133580481776659300 en-us MULTNOMAH — Southwest Portland neighbors take the word "community” seriously. In just six short weeks, 60-plus community partners collected a record 165,561 pounds of food, or the cash equivalent, with each dollar equaling five pounds of food. Faith communities, businesses, schools ... http://www.swcommconnection.com/news/story.php?story_id=133580444333759800 2012-05-01 00:00:00 http://www.swcommconnection.com/news/story.php?story_id=133580444333759800 en-us College tips worth following To the Editor: Henry Li’s tips for college-bound students were excellent. I was a counselor at Wilson for 11 years, and Henry came up with the best advice we gave students and put it in a succinct, well-written way. Good job, Henry. Do what he says, kids and ... http://www.swcommconnection.com/news/story.php?story_id=133580408764193400 2012-05-01 00:00:00 http://www.swcommconnection.com/news/story.php?story_id=133580408764193400 en-us HILLSDALE — Sunday, May 6 will be a red-letter day for the Hillsdale neighborhood, when three community events coincide to provide a bevy of springtime fun. Along with the spring opening of the Hillsdale Farmers’ Market, the day’s schedule includes the Hillsdale Main Street ... http://www.swcommconnection.com/news/story.php?story_id=133580369436170500 2012-05-01 00:00:00 http://www.swcommconnection.com/news/story.php?story_id=133580369436170500 en-us MULTNOMAH — We might think that maternal healthcare is only a problem in developing nations, but it is more dangerous to give birth in the United States than in 49 other countries. In order to raise awareness of this fact, the women business owners of Multnomah Village are hosting “No ... http://www.swcommconnection.com/news/story.php?story_id=133580310695812900 2012-05-01 00:00:00 http://www.swcommconnection.com/news/story.php?story_id=133580310695812900 en-us HILLSDALE — Property owners are moving forward with plans to construct a new building on the vacant gas station lot that, for the past year and a half, Chase Bank had designs on for a branch. Facing community opposition to its plans, in late February, Chase backed out of a deal for a ...