Support Woodfords Corner Nonprofit Organizations
In this time of giving, consider some of our neighbors doing great work. Woodfords Corner boasts several small, hyper-local, one-of-a-kind, non-profit organizations that are struggling to survive the challenges of COVID economic downturn. Please consider helping these organizations through your donations, volunteer support, or simply spreading the word. More info >>
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New Corner Business Paella Welcomed to the Neighborhood
Chef Mohammad "Casey" Jabrawi and his wife Dahlia Wallden welcomed Friends of Woodfords Corner board members and Mayor Kate Snyder at Paella, the newest Corner take out restaurant, located at 849 Forest Avenue, right across from Baxter Woods. The group sampled their signature dishes, and have even gone back for seconds! More info >>
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Coveside Coffee Coming to the Corner this Spring!
 A new coffee shop called Coveside Coffee (instagram) is under construction in Woodford’s Corner at 28 Vannah Street. The shop is being opened Andy Nesheim and Zara Bohan who live in the neighborhood with their two children. They are planning a shop that is a “welcoming, family-friendly neighborhood gathering spot” and will serve 44 North Coffee and light breakfast options. More info >>
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 Ocean Ave. Closed from Parsons to Austin
Beginning December 7, the City’s project to reduce Combined Sewer Overflows into Back Cove will extend onto Ocean Avenue, creating a closure from Parsons Street to Austin Street. More info >>
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 Corner Walk with Councilor-Elect Mark Dion
Following up on our 2019 series of Sidewalk Surveys, where FWC Active Transportation Committee members led guided tours focused on the needs of pedestrians, cyclists, and transit riders in the Corner, the committee is conducting walks with new City Council members to introduce them first-hand to the issues identified during the surveys. On December 3, FWC volunteers hit the streets with Councilor-Elect Mark Dion. More info >>
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Speedwell Projects Online Auction!
 When Speedwell opened in Woodfords Corner in 2015, we started to see the change we wanted. Their commitment to the arts and community gave this neighborhood a terrific boost. When they lit up the Hopeful sign, hundreds showed up to cheer. Now we need to help keep them here in Woodfords Corner. Like all our small businesses and organizations in the corner, Speedwell is struggling from the impact of COVID-19. Please consider supporting them through purchasing a piece through their Holiday Auction, taking place now, or making a donation. More info>>
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Dec. 10:
City of Portland District 3 Meeting
Join via Zoom! Passcode: 803418
More info >>
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Dec. 12: A Victorian Nutcracker
Portland Ballet's Televised Event
Portland Ballet is delighted to announce that a reimagined version of ‘A Victorian Nutcracker’ will be broadcast on NBC-affiliate stations WCSH (Portland) and WLBZ (Bangor) this December! More info >>
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SAVE THE DATES:
Greater Portland Landmarks - FWC Virtual Events in 2021
Jan. 28: The History of Woodfords Corner
Feb. 25: Researching Your Historic Home
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Have a Corner Happening coming up? Submit your events to be included in the FWC Community Calendar and upcoming monthly e-News editions!
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 Thank you, Nawar Alobaidi!
Thank you to Nawar Alobaidi for his service while on the Board of FWC. Nawar, who is co-owner of Foodie Friends Halal Market at 630 Forest Ave, has started another business in Westbrook (Engineers Auto) and spends most of his time there. A small business owners originally from Irag, Nawar and his wife Esraa were great supporters of FWC’s mission of diversity. If you attended CornerFEST or Third Thursdays in Trinity Park. you’ve probably tasted some of their great food from Foodie Friends. Nawar’s new partners at Foodie Friends are Ibrahim El Haje and his three sons Saleh, Mohammed and Khalid. We are so excited for Nawar in his new venture and grateful for his support of FWC, and look forward to working with Ibrahim and his sons in the future.
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Thank You: Together We Can
Thank you to Lauri & Ethan Boxer-Macomber, Andrew Zarro, Benchmark Real Estate, and everyone who has supported our Together We Can campaign so far this year!
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