Earl Invite (fwd)

[Jim Labbe]

FYI. See attached and below.

This should be an opportunity to raise Earl Blumenaur's appreciation for
the opportunities to invest in ecological restoration for economic
stimulus; for fish, wildlife and water quality; for smart green job growth
& work force development in our region; and for the health and livability
of our urban communities.

Jim
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Forest Park's Contribution to Portland's Livability:

An Evening with Commissioner Nick Fish and Congressman Earl Blumenauer

When: Friday, May 1, 2009

Time: 5:30pm-6:00 Reception, 6:00pm to 7:30pm Presentation

Location: AIA Portland, 403 NW 11th Avenue

Contact Info: 503.223.5449/in...@forestparkconservancy.org

$20 for admission (at the door)
$35 for admission + membership to the Forest Park Conservancy
Free for Students with School ID
Appetizers and local brew will be served. All proceeds from the evening
will be donated to FPC.

You.re invited to join the Forest Park Conservancy for an evening with
Commissioner Nick Fish and Congressman Earl Blumenauer. Congressman
Blumenauer is a champion of Oregon.s most treasured icons and tireless
advocate for promoting watershed health and protecting our forests and
open spaces. More than 60 years ago, Portland.s civic leaders laid the
foundation for the region.s green infrastructure by envisioning a network
of open, natural spaces for all citizens to enjoy. Today, Forest Park is
the crown jewel of that vision, a regional treasure that is a living
testament to those leaders. foresight and sense of stewardship.
Congressman Blumenauer will speak to his call for a new National Plan to
rebuild and reinvest in America to create jobs, preserve our natural
spaces, reduce energy consumption, decrease our carbon footprint and
enhance our communities. livability. We are honored to have Commissioner
Nick Fish introducing Congressman Blumenauer.s opening remarks.