February 2021 Newsletter

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FWC & Main Street America In 2019 (a mere 2 years ago) Friends of Woodfords Corner became a Main Street Affiliate, and we thought it might be time to explain what this means for our organization and our community, and how how this makes us unique among many varied community groups in the Portland area! Learn more>> upcoming FWC events FEB. 25: Virtual Presentation Researching Your Old Building with Greater Portland Landmarks Do you wonder about the history of your old building? Julie Larry of Greater Portland Landmarks returns to coach us on how to research our old houses and buildings. Join us and start the journey of exploring your building's history through the many tools available online and in-person! WHAT: Researching Your Old Building WHEN: Thursday, February 25, 6-7pm WHERE: Via ZOOM corner happenings FEB. 5: The Center for Grieving Children's 2021 Virtual LOVE Gala Join the Center for Grieving Children for their virtual 2021 gala on Friday, February 5th, 2021, from 5:30-6:30 pm to celebrate this incredible community and support Center families. More info >> FEB. 23: Open Streets Virtual Forum In an effort to gather community input for Open Streets in 2021 and beyond, Portland Downtown and Portland Trails are hosting a Virtual Open Streets Forum on Tuesday, February 23rd 5:30pm - 6:30pm. This event is free and all are welcome. To help guide the conversation, please complete a brief survey about Open Streets by February 12th. The results will help us fine-tune the agenda. More info & link to register to attend >> FEB. 23: Back Cove Neighborhood Association Meeting on Neighborhood Construction Projects BCNA will host a Zoom meeting to discuss various issues in the neighborhood including multiple construction projects. Newly elected District 4 City Counselor Andrew Zarro and a representative of Portland's Department of Public Works will provide information and answer questions on the four on-going and upcoming construction projects. More info & how to attend >> Have a Corner Happening coming up? Submit your events to be included in the FWC Community Calendar and upcoming monthly e-News editions! Submit a Calendar Event neighborhood announcements Speedwell Projects' Artist in Residence Abdul Ali Speedwell Projects brings poet, social activist, artist, and youth organizer Abdul Ali to Woodfords Corner this winter as their Artist in Residence. Welcome, Abdul! Learn more about Abdul, his work to date, and his collaborations at Speedwell – visit speedwellprojects.com >> Trinity Episcopal Welcomes New Priest Trinity Episcopal Church has welcomed Rev. Peter Swarr as their new pastor. A Maine native, Peter is thrilled to be back in the Portland area, and we're excited to welcome him to the neighborhood–it's great to have you in Woodfords Corner, Peter! Read Peter's greeting to neighbors >> City of Portland Seeks Input from Small Businesses The City of Portland seeks feedback on its outdoor dining/retail program to inform its consideration of a Spring/Summer 2021 program. They would appreciate feedback from as many Portland small businesses as possible, regardless of whether or not they participated in the 2020 program. Learn more >> Speedwell Seeks Managing Director SPEEDWELL seeks an experienced, creative, and driven individual to join in the exciting venture of maintaining and determining the future direction of the gallery. Learn more about the position and candidate qualifications >> fwc announcements & thanks Thank You, Julie Larry, Greater Portland Landmarks! On behalf of our 45+ neighbors who joined us for A Neighborhood History of Woodfords Corner on January 28: Thank you, Julie, for sharing all your knowledge, historic photos, and architectural insights into our special corner of Portland! We'll look forward to seeing you again on February 25! Thank You, FWC Donors & Volunteers! Thank you to Steve Lovejoy, Brooks More, Davis and Jane Hartwell, Jason Aucoin, Lisa Weldon, and Adam Tuchinsky for their support of the Friends of Woodfords Corner as donors and/or committee volunteers! Support Friends of Woodfords Corner! Appreciate the work that Friends of Woodfords Corner is doing to help make the Corner an even more safe, walkable, welcoming, and vibrant neighborhood hub? Join us in our efforts: make a donation to Friends of Woodfords Corner today! As a token of our appreciation for gifts of $25 or more, you’ll receive a “Hopeful: together we can” lawn sign delivered right to your home. Donate Today! As a Main Street America Affiliate™, Friends of Woodfords Corner is part of a national network of more than 1,200 neighborhoods and communities who share both a commitment to creating high-quality places and to building stronger communities through preservation-based economic development. With an emphasis on increasing community engagement, influencing the design of public spaces and supporting hyper-local economic vitality, we’re striving to create a safe, walkable, welcoming and vibrant neighborhood hub. Ready to pitch in? We love help in any form. Friends spread the word and support the local businesses and organizations. Volunteers and Board Members do the organization and event work. Donors help us with greatly needed funds.  Partners are organizations that work with us on projects. Sponsors give us goods or cash donations. 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