OPI 2012 Workdays – Save the Date!!

By on April 25, 2012 in Future Projects

Hello, friends.

We have been hard at work lining up some great events for 2012. Last year’s events at Ed Benedict Park and James John Elementary were hugely popular. So, we’ve lined up more events just like that: some hard work with good friends to make our City’s pitches and soccer equipment just a little bit better.

We’ll be looking for at least 50 volunteers for each of our events. We’ll start early, 8:00 or 9:00 a.m. In some cases, we may need two shifts of volunteers to get all the work done. But for now, we just want you to save the dates! Full details and a sign-up form for each of these events will follow when the dates get closer. On away match days, we’ll try and coordinate a viewing party at a nearby pub. On home match days, we’ll be sure to get done in time so you can get to your local in time for pre-match festivities.

  • Saturday, June 30. Park improvement. Colorado away at 6:00.
  • Sunday, August 5. Equipment improvement. Dallas at Portland at 4:00.
  • Saturday, August 25. Park improvement. Vancouver at Portland at 7:30
  • Saturday, September 22. Park improvement. Salt Lake away at 5:00

The best way to stay up to date on our events is to subscribe to our mailing list! We won’t spam you and you can unsubscribe at any time. If you have previously volunteered for one of our events, you are already on our mailing list.

Thanks for your support! Looking forward to working with you in 2012!

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James John Elementary – July 23 & 30, 2011

By on July 30, 2011 in Completed Projects

In cooperation with AC Portland and Depave, OPI gathered up the Timbers Army and members of the community to help with this depaving and field installation project in St. Johns. OPI helped with asphalt removal and landscaping in anticipation of the installation of an artificial turf field at James John Elementary School.


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A big thanks to Depave, AC Portland, James John PTA, St Johns Main Street Coalition and others for (de)paving the for a pitch installation at this location!! See photos and more at Depave’s website.

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In the News: OPI at Ed Benedict

By on July 18, 2011 in Press

Another nice bit from KPTV talking about OPI’s work at Ed Benedict.

(via KPTV)

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In the News: OPI at Ed Benedict

By on July 17, 2011 in Press

A quick clip from KGW about OPIs work at Ed Benedict over the weekend.

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Ed Benedict Park – July 16, 2011

By on July 17, 2011 in Completed Projects

OPI’s first project was a shovel-ready half-day restoration of two pitches at Portland’s Ed Benedict Park on Saturday, July 16. For this inaugural project, volunteers came exclusively from OPI’s partner organization, the 107 Independent Supporters Trust. The event was a great success. With help from volunteers and Portland Parks and Recreation, OPI

  • repaired the previously inoperable irrigation systems on two pitches
  • leveled, fertilized and seeded one rutted and bumpy pitch
  • restored the goal box areas on two pitches

Most notably, this work returned a pitch to service that was previously unplayable, literally making more fields available for Portlanders to enjoy the beautiful game.

Thanks again to 107ist, Portland Parks and Recreation and the Timbers Army for making the Ed Benedict Park project and OPI a reality. We look forward to repairing more of our City’s pitches with you, one at a time!

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Ed Benedict Park Project Completed!

By on July 17, 2011 in Completed Projects

Thank You!

Yesterday, volunteers from the 107 Independent Supporters Trust and employees from Portland Parks and Recreation gathered to restore two pitches in Ed Benedict Park in the inaugural event for Operation Pitch Invasion. The event was a great success. With your help, OPI

  • repaired the previously inoperable irrigation systems on two pitches
  • leveled, fertilized and seeded one rutted and bumpy pitch
  • restored the goal box areas on two pitches

Most notably, your work today returned a pitch to service that was previously unplayable, literally making more fields available for Portlanders to enjoy the beautiful game. Thank you!

Our work isn’t done. As many of you know, OPI is helping 107ist and AC Portland with a major project at James John Elementary and we need your help! We ask that you join us next Saturday, July 23, to help with removal and disposal of asphalt brownies as we turn pavement into a pitch. We have arranged a post work party at St Johns Pub to watch the Timbers take on the Crew. Visit the OPI website for more information or sign up to volunteer!

Thanks again to 107ist, Portland Parks and Recreation and the Timbers Army for making today’s work and OPI a reality. We look forward to repairing more of our City’s pitches with you, one at a time.

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