Smart City Learning Cafe

Is Going "Pop Up"

for the Remainder of the Current School Year

We Will Meet Every Wednesday, 6:00 - 8:00 pm

At a Different Venue Each Week

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*Sunday, April 12, 3:00 - 5:00 pm, Lost and Found Coffee

*This is a special Sunday session. I am eager to see who comes and if you like it!

Lost and Found Coffee is in the lobby of Alive Church at 7634 SW Capitol Hwy., Portland, OR 97219.

That is right in Multnomah Village just a bit east of the Multnomah Art Center.

There is parking in the back and otherwise wherever you park in Multnomah Village.

Enter from Capitol Highway.

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Wednesday, April 15, 6:00 - 8:00 pm, The French Quarter

We will be in the inside area. But if the weather is fair, we can meet outside too.

There is no parking for the French Quarter. You will need to find street parking nearby.

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Wednesday, April 22, 6:00 - 8:00 pm, Cafe at the J, Mittleman Jewish Community Center

6651 SW Capitol Hwy, Portland OR 97219.

There is plenty of parking. Just check in at the front desk and tell them you are there for the Learning Cafe. The Cafe will be serving food until 6:30 pm! 

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Wednesday, April 29, 6:00 - 8:00 pm, Maplewood Coffee and Tea

Maplewood Coffee and Tea is at 5206 SW Custer St, Portland, OR 97219, near Maplewood Elementary School. There are a several parking spots in front of the cafe. There is parking at these hours in front of the elementary school a short walk away. Otherwise find street parking.

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Wednesday, May 6, TBA

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Wednesday, May 13, TBA

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Wednesday, May 20, TBA

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Wednesday, May 27, TBA

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Wednesday, June 3, TBA

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* We will have at least one extra session on a Sunday afternoon.

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What: Free high school homework help in math, science, English, writing, and other topics.

When: Every Wednesday*, 6:00 - 8:00 pm. Perhaps an occasional Sunday, 3:00 - 5:00 pm

*Every Wednesday that Ida B. Wells High School is in session.

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If there are any closures due to extreme weather, illness, or other unforeseen circumstances, I will send an email to the distribution list, post here, and post to Instagram. See below to be added to the email list.

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Where: Various locations. See calendar above.

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Who: Any high school age learner (from any school or homeschool) is welcome.

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No students younger than high school at this time. If you are interested in a middle school or late elementary school learning cafe, let us know.

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E-mail List: Go to this link to be on the Mailchimp email list. There is a place to specify your role (student, peer tutor, adult tutor, parent, or donor).

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Text List: Click here to join the GroupMe text reminder list.

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Instagram: ​Click here to follow us on instagram.

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 Cost: The Smart City Learning Cafe is free to any high school age individual seeking tutoring or a place to study.

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Donations: Donations are welcome, but will not be actively solicited.​ ​There is a donation jar at the front of the cafe. You can also donate using Venmo (@Coriolis). Please indicate in the Venmo subject line that this is a donation to the Smart City Learning Cafe. We are not a 501 (c) (3). Donations are not tax deductible.  If you wish to donate another way, let us know. If you wish to support this project in another way, contact us.

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Food and Drinks: We provide water only. Some locations will allow students to bring food, others will not. We recommend you bring a water bottle. We will try to have paper cups for water.

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Garbage: Leave no trace. Bring it in, bring it out.

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Details and Rules:

• Capacity is limited to 24 learners at a time. First come, first served. We may limit each person's time to an hour if necessary. 

• The Learning Cafe is for quiet study. Students are welcome to socialize in appropriate nearby areas.

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Press Coverage

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Check out this press coverage from KGW-TV (October 26, 2022), the Southwest Connection, (​October 24, 2024), and KOIN-TV (December 31, 2024)

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