Orchard District Neighborhood Association News 

Events

Lets Pull Together:  An event to eradicate non native plants which threaten our ecosystem

June 14th, 2008
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Bend BBQ & Festivities at noon at Drake Park

Please see our Lets Pull Together web page for more information

Projects

Laurel Park:  Construction begins Summer 2008 

Good Samaritan Assistance Program :  In short, how this works is that you “adopt” a neighbor within your immediate neighborhood and assist them in keeping their driveway and sidewalk free of snow or maybe picking up a couple of needed items from the market if you are headed there anyways.

Now in its 5th year, our Good Samaritan Assistance Program has grown immensely, represented by fellow neighborhood associations and volunteers throughout the city. Our hope is this, if we can help a few of our neighbors live at home with dignity we are all a good deal better off for it. And to boot it’s not a major commitment, as 15 minutes of a volunteer’s time shoveling a walkway goes a long way in making helping an elderly neighbor stay safe through the winter. As well, it also provides us valuable information in identifying neighbors in our neighborhood who may need checking in on or assistance in the event of a disaster.

In the past we have had great kids who committed to shoveling sidewalks along their own street, neighbors who helped neighbors with splitting wood, city staff who volunteered during their lunch breaks to shovel driveways for elderly folks and countless random acts of kindness.   In the event of very heavy snows (say a few feet) we do have back up plans in effect, meaning local businesses with heavy equipment are willing to help.

Orchard District Sidewalk Inventory:     Our board would like to create a neighborhood sidewalk/bike lane inventory for the city.  To do this, we’ll need your help.  Worksheet as a word .doc here

• We would like to know of sidewalks that have fallen into disrepair (frost/tree roots) or that may not be accessible to those with disabilities.  We are also interested in sections of sidewalks that are missing, for example between developments or in areas with the combination of new and old homes.  Or streets with heavy pedestrian traffic and zero sidewalks.
• If you cycle around the neighborhood, are there problem areas you have encountered where cars park in the bike lanes? Or where street improvements or drainage grates pose a safety concern?
• Do you live on a street where a lot of people are crossing at a location without the benefit of a crosswalk?
• If you would email or mails us these locations with details, we’ll assemble this information for the city and hopefully work towards a prioritization of improvements in the future.
• April 2008 Inventory

January 2008 Member Survey Results

Bat Benches:  If you have driven around Bend, you have likely seen someone sitting on the sidewalk waiting for the bus.   Now you can be part of the solution.  Bat benches are for sale and on sale now!  For a small stipend, bronze plaques are also available.  Make your mark in and for Bend! This is a great opportunity for your business, clubs, family or homeowners association.  The possibilities are limitless!  So if you take the bus, love the bus, or want to contribute to a healthier environment—sponsor a bench!   For complete information contact Nicki Pistacchio 322-5862 or npistacchio@ci.bend.or.us

Neighborhood Newsletter:   January 2007
Adobe PDF Needed

Disaster Preparedness Forms:   Provided by the Deschutes County Sheriff's Office

Family Disaster Planning  
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Preparedness Calendar  
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Home Hazzard Hunt   
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Nonstructural Mitigation    
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72 Hour Kit      
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