New at 30th and Division is PAWS, Portland Animal Welfare Team. Have you waved at the mobile “hot dog” advertising the new food trailer at Ho’s Auto? Andy Butler of Butler Promotions passed away June 12, 2010. He was a strong supporter of D/CBA’s work to improve the 7 Corners area as well as the rest of the street. We extend our sympathy to his family. Part of his building at 21st and Division is for lease. Two other places in 7 Corners are for lease at 20th behind Pizzicato. Between 11th and 12th, Genies now provides a full Sunday brunch; Los Gorditos has bright new signs and their neighbor Beer Guy has full bike racks and many happy customers. Portobello, a vegan eatery, is opening between the hair salon and Beermongers on the NW corner of 12th.
Pizzicato is going to paint a mural on their Division Street wall. They’ve applied for the permit and should be sketching by the July 24th Street Fair. Rin Carroll Jackson directed the cleanup job on the “Commerce and Community” mural at 39th and Division. Her next tasks are patching the small holes caused by weather and age and restoring the paint in places where removing the graffiti took off paint. Whiskey Soda Lounge is painted orange with red highlights on its sign, a bright lively addition to the streetscape. The water leak that plagued everyone driving north through the intersection in front of OHSU seems to have been permanently repaired. The pavement is smooth and the lines repainted.
If you are a sustainably-minded car owner, you’ll be pleased to know that All Around Auto was just re-certified as an Ecological Business. The certification requires All Around to properly recover and dispose of all liquids separately; recycle old parts separated by material, use only sustainable materials where possible, and keep the place clean so no contaminants leach into the ground. Owner John Martinson said the certification program has grown from a visual inspection 11 years ago to this year’s 30-page document.
The Workshop at 2524 SE 26th has replaced Clinton Street Brewing. Media PDX has moved into the building behind K & F Coffee at 26th and Clinton. 2510’s windows are covered with paper, a sure indicator that someone is preparing to replace Q is for Choir. Departure Architects left 2032 SE Clinton, next to Zenanna Spa. The space is now for lease. Around the corner, Shrek stands in the front window of Exit Realty, wearing his raincoat and holding his umbrella. Stop by during the street fair and see if he’s changed into summer clothes. Across the street, Oddball Studios operates out of 2710 SE 20th.
Networking is May 25th from 5:30 – 7:30 at Key Bank at 7th and Morrison. Hawthorne and Belmont will join us in admiring the bank’s new look, learning about our area’s growing homeless problems, and winning prizes. Bring canned goods for FISH.
New Seasons Market won Portland’s award for Sustainable Food Systems. Presented by the BEST Business Center and City of Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability, the BEST Awards recognizes businesses demonstrating a commitment to excellence in sustainable business practices. Stop in and congratulate them.
Pizzicato “7 Corners” at 20th and Pizzicato at 60th and Division offer a $6.95 Lunch Special, free bike delivery (within reason), vegan slices daily, and even Gluten Free Crust. Check their website www.pizzicatopizza.com.
Urban Development + Partners removed one sequoia from the 38th and Division property. They are milling that wood to create benches for the 38th and30th redevelopments. The three Japanese Maples will be professionally removed and stored. They will be replanted when the project is complete. The house will be turned sideways to face 38th Street the week of May 3rd.
Uriel Kushner is Flying Cat’s new owner. The former coffee shop at 31st and Division is open afternoons and evenings and offers music and alcohol. Aaron Thrower moved Aaron’s Shoe Repair to 4117 SE Division, between Edward Jones and Marino Adriatic .
AMF PRO 300 Lanes at 3031 SE Powell presents a 3-hour concert by Network Live Music Friday May 21st from 8:00pm to 11:00pm as part of their summer Concert series. For $10 a person you get unlimited bowling, shoe rental, and a live concert. This event is open to any age. To reserve your bowling lane, call 503 234-0237.
Richmond School Spring Festival, Saturday, May 8th from 11am-4pm. Food vendors, crafts, and cultural information on the playground; annual spring plant sale in the field; student performances featuring Taiko, Traditional Japanese Dance and more! Admission to the festival is free; some fees will apply for food and various activities. For more information contact Nicola Spechko at naspechko@gmail.com, or Andrea Obana obana@finebrand.com. Richmond School is on 41st, 1 block north of Division.
It’s time to start working on your plans for the July 24th Division Street Fair. If you’re a vendor, the forms are available on our website, www.divisionclinton.com. If you want to sponsor some or all of the event, contact Nancy Chapin at nancy@tsgpdx.com. All of D/CBA’s businesses are welcome to hold sales, put tables in front of your business, and generally show our visitors who you are and what you do. Just tell us in time to advertise in the SE Examiner and on our posters.
