Ok, here's the deal on year Number 3:

If you're not yet familiar, Sunday Parkways has become a Portland summer tradition. The city shuts down an 8-mile or so loop of neighborhood streets to motor vehicles and the surrounding community takes to the streets to party. This happens in a different neighborhood each month.

People ride bikes, walk, run, skateboard, eat, drink, and dance. There's live music, games for kids in the parks...everyone has a smile on their face.

However, doing something like this requires large amounts of volunteers!

We had such a great time when we took the TA trailer and van to some of the Sunday Parkways events over the last two years that we decided to do it again! So, who wants to help us?

We are looking to get 10-15 people to help us with both shifts.

What: North Portland Sunday Parkways

When: May 13th, 11am-4pm

Where: NE Portland map

Your task (if you choose to volunteer) will be:

To stand at an intersection - we'll have a few in a row so you can mingle with fellow supporters - and wave to kids and other passersby. You'll also help route car traffic around/through the event. I've been told we are highly encouraged to "Timbers up" these intersections; i.e. crest chalked on the ground, music, flags, scarves, noise makers, etc... make it yours and have fun!

What's in it for you?

• A free t-shirt (WoopWoop!)
• Free snacks and drinks on the day of the event provided by sponsors
• The chance to rep the TA, the 107ist and the Timbers
• You get to hang out with new Timbers friends
• The warm glow of doing something good in and for your community!

How to register to volunteer:

• You'll want to go to the Sunday Parkways Website.
• Then click on the VOLUNTEER button on the left side of the page.
• Then click on the NORTHEAST MAY 13 button to get to the Volunteer Ticket Information page. Please choose the Mobile Superhero or Intersection Superhero at Rigler Elementary for the morning or afternoon shift (Mobile Superhero and the afternoon shifts are in greatest need).
• We plan to be there all day so the choice is yours!
• Click on Register to get to the next page, which is an Eventbrite form, and complete all the info required.
• At the very bottom of the Eventbrite form, it asks 'If you are volunteering with a Company or Organization, which one?' enter Timbers Army here to ensure that you get to hang out near other TA whilst volunteering.

How to come hang out and look cool and not have to volunteer:

If you don’t have time for the whole event, just want to hang out, are planning on riding the route with your family, etc., come anyway! It should be a great day to go for a bike ride with your mom. You can stay for as long as you like, and leave when you like. The more, the merrier. Spread the love, and all.

If you want to volunteer, please do, but if you don’t have time or are unable to commit, don’t let that keep you from coming along to see what it’s all about on the day.

SERIOUS BUSINESS ALCOHOL POLICY

The official policy we have been asked to pass along is that alcohol consumption while volunteering is forbidden. We were also definitely not> told anything about consuming before the shift starts, or about only drinking what appeared to be a coke while hanging out in the warm sun... not told anything like that at all. But seriously, think of the children.

Questions are welcomed. Please post them in the 107ist forum thread and we will answer them as quickly as possible.

Hope to see you there!

If you live in this neighborhood please come help us out... Represent!