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04 / 14 Neighborhood Coalition Meeting: Apr 14, 2009 Start: 7:00 pm Coalition of Neighborhood Associations Board Meeting Tuesday Apr 14, 2009 7:00PM When: Tuesday Apr 14, 2009 7:00PM Where: Gresham City Hall, Springwater Trail Room The Coalition of Gresham Neighborhood Associations next meeting will be Tuesday Apr 14, 2009 at 7:00PM in the Springwater Trail Room, Gresham City Hall, 1333 NW Eastman Parkway, Gresham, OR 97030. Meeting is open to the public more info
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04 / 17 Students, City, and Friends of Nadaka kick-off Earth Day 2009: Apr 17 Start: 9:00 am End: 1:00 pm Come and see Nadaka Nature Park's improvements Learn about non-native invasives When: Friday Apr 17, 2009 9:00AM - 1:00PM Where: Nadaka Park NE 176th Ave and NE Pacific St (Click here for a map) Gresham, OR Event Info Join us Friday, April 17th from 9AM to 1PM as Hollydale Elementary students teachers and parents, the City of Gresham Parks & Recreation and Friends of Nadaka to kick-off Earth Day 2009 at Nadaka Park. Students will help mulch the new plantings and learn about and remove non-native invasives such as ivy and Herb Robert. If you haven't seen Nadaka Park this year you owe it to yourself to see the many improvements and new plantings! About Nadaka Park Nadaka Park is a lovely 10-acre parcel of "natural area" that includes a walking trail loop, tall trees, native plants, and a beautiful grassy meadow. Nadaka is located in the Wilkes East Neighborhood just north of NE Glisan St. The only public entrance to the park is on NE Pacific St at NE 176th Ave. Directions: from either NE 172nd Ave, or NE 181st Ave, take NE Pacific St to NE 176th Ave. Parking is curbside. Enter through the main gate. more info
04 / 18 SOLV IT Earth Day 2009 Nadaka Nature Park cleanup: Apr 18 9AM-1PM Start: 9:00 am End: 1:00 pm Get a little dirty, have fun! Celebrate Earth Day 2009 at Nadaka Park When: Saturday Apr 18, 2009 9:00AM - 1:00PM Where: Nadaka Nature Park NE 175th Av & NE Pacific St Gresham, OR Directions From I-84: Take the 181st exit, travel south, turn right on NE Pacific St. From Glisan (eastbound): Turn left on NE 172nd Av, turn right on NE Pacific St. Help beautify our park! Join other volunteers to clear invasive plants & beautify Nadaka Nature Park, a beautiful 10-acre natural area. Bring you own work gloves & water bottle if you have them. Project Activities: Volunteers will clear underbrush and lift the canopy in Nadaka Nature Park. It is a beautiful 10-acre natural area, but it is overgrown. Cleanup will make the park safer and more inviting. Activities include: Cleanup, Invasive Plant Removal, Pruning. Bagels, muffins, coffee, & water will be provided! Click here to register with SOLV for this event. For more information contact Brett Lyon, SOLV Coordinator 503-844-9571 x332, or email brett@solv.org. more info Earth Day 2009 Free Recycling Event. Gresham City Hall: Apr 18 9AM-2PM Start: 9:00 am End: 2:00 pm Click to enlarge City of Gresham Earth Day 2009 Free Recycling Event When: Saturday Apr 18, 2009 9:00AM - 2:00PM Where: Gresham City Hall 1333 NW Eastman Pkwy Click here for directions Expanded Recycling The City is offering an expanded recycling collection event in honor of Earth Day from 9:00AM to 2:00PM Saturday, April 18 (rain or shine). The recycling event is free to Gresham and Wood Village residents and will be held in the City Hall parking lots, 1333 NW Eastman Parkway. Collection Items Computer Electronics and TVs Block Styrofoam Paper Shredding Fluorescent Tubes and Lights Cell Phones Compost Bins For Sale Interested in composting? Purchase The Earth Machine compost bin for $35 at the recycling event. Cash or check made out to City of Gresham. Normal retail price is $80. more info Zimmerman House tours: Apr 18, 2009 Start: 10:00 am End: 3:00 pm Open House 10AM - 3PM! Welcome Spring! Visit this delightful 1873 Victorian farmhouse When: Saturday Apr 18, 2009 10:00AM - 3:00PM Where: Zimmerman Park 17111 NE Sandy Blvd Gresham OR Take a step back into history at the Zimmermann House, a Victorian era farmhouse, built in 1874 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This beautiful farmhouse is a perfect reflection of typical Columbia River dairy farm life in the late 1800s. The Zimmerman Heritage Farm is a unique cultural education and recreational resource that is being created for the benefit of the public on a 5.98-acre historic site in Gresham, Oregon. Open house and tours are available every third Saturday. Don't miss this unique opportunity! more info
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04 / 22 City of Gresham, AmeriCorps Earth Day Symposium: Apr 22, 2009 Start: 4:00 pm End: 8:30 pm Learn what AmeriCorps is doing for Gresham and the environment and how you can get involved When: Wednesday, April 22nd 4:00PM to 8:30PM Where: >Gresham City Hall Council Chambers 1333 NW Eastman Parkway Meeting Info Please join the City of Gresham AmeriCorps members as we celebrate Earth Day! There will be a tabling period/open house from 4PM-7PM. Information will be provided on what AmeriCorps is doing for Gresham, what Gresham is doing for the environment, and how you can get involved. Featured Tables Operation Stream Clean Backyard Wildlife Habitat Certification Program What Can I Recycle? Birds! Be Green Volunteer Opportunities and more! Other activities & a movie too! There will also be activities for families to participate in, such as bird house construction and recycled arts/crafts. At 7pm, there will be a showing of the Silent Invasion, an OPB Field Guide Documentary about invasive species followed by a brief discussion period. more info
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04 / 27 WENA Board Meeting: Apr 27, 2009 Start: 6:30 pm Wilkes East Neighborhood Board Meeting Monday Apr 27, 2009 6:30PM When: Monday Apr 27, 2009 6:30PM Where: Contact for location Board meetings are scheduled for the 4th Monday of the month at 6:30PM For more information please contact: info@wilkeseastna.org more info
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05 / 3 Volunteer, Invasives Removal at Nadaka Nature Park: May 3, 2009 Start: 9:00 am End: 1:00 pm Let's Get Dirty! Urban habitat restoration. Volunteer Sunday May 3rd. for Invasives Removal at Nadaka Nature Park When: Sunday May 3, 2009 9:00AM - 1:00PM Where: Nadaka Nature Park NE 176th Ave and NE Pacific St Gresham, OR Get Map! Event Info Be prepared to get a little dirty and to have fun Sunday, May 3rd 9AM to 1PM by supporting and volunteering with Friends of Nadaka and Wilkes East Neighborhood Association in their efforts to restore this natural area by removing invasive underbrush and ivy. Come on by, and give us a hand! Spend all day, or whatever time you can. Dressed for weather. Bring your gloves, waterbottle, clippers, and yard tools. No pre-registration required. Volunteers younger than 18 will need a signed waiver (available at the event). See website calendar for more Nadaka Nature Park events and activities! more info
05 / 4 WENA Quarterly Meeting: May 4, 2009 Start: 7:00 pm End: 8:30 pm Everyone's invited! Wilkes East Neighborhood Quarterly Public Meeting Monday May 4th 7PM HB Lee Middle School Join Your Neighbors -- Get involved. Make a difference! When: Monday, May 4, 2009 7:00PM Where: H B Lee Middle School 1121 NE 172nd Ave Click here for map Be sure to save Monday, May 4th at 7:00 PM for WENA’s Quarterly Public Meeting. This quarter's meeting will be held at H B Lee Middle School, 1121 NE 172nd Ave (between Glisan & Halsey), Portland, Oregon. Meeting Topics Halsey Project (Bike lane and light 172nd & NE Halsey St) Jonathon David, Gresham Transportation Division Is There Hope For Our Parks? Understanding the Math Kathy Minden, People For Parks Nadaka Park Master Plan Ric Catron, Gresham Parks and Recreation Neighborhood Update Nadaka Park Lee Dayfield, Friends of Nadaka Updates & Earth Day Nature in Neighborhoods Capital Grants program Neighborhood Watch Groups in your neighborhood And more! Everyone's Invited to Attend! This meeting is open to all residents and businesses in the Wilkes East Neighborhood! Be A Part Of Your Community, Plan To Attend. The Wilkes East Neighborhood is located in the Northwest corner of the City of Gresham, Oregon, and is one of Gresham's sixteen neighborhoods. Wilkes East Neighborhood borders are roughly NE Sandy Boulevard to the north, NE 181st Ave to the east, NE Glisan Street to the south, and NE 162nd Ave to the west. Click here for a map of the Wilkes East Neighborhood. Mark your calendar and plan to attend this important meeting. more info
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05 / 12 Neighborhood Coalition Meeting: May 12, 2009 7PM Start: 7:00 pm Coalition of Gresham Neighborhood Associations Board Meeting Tuesday May 12, 2009 7:00PM When: Tuesday May 12, 2009 7:00PM Where: Gresham City Hall, Springwater Trail Room The Coalition of Gresham Neighborhood Associations next meeting will be Tuesday May 12, 2009 7:00PM in the Springwater Trail Room, Gresham City Hall, 1333 NW Eastman Parkway, Gresham, OR 97030. Meeting is open to the public more info Rockwood, East County Justice Center & East County Public Safety Forum: May 12, 2009 7:30PM Start: 7:30 pm End: 9:00 pm A forum to discuss... the Justice Center, Courts and Public Safety as part of Rockwood's Urban Renewal When: Tuesday, May 12 2009 7:30PM - 9:00PM Where: Parklane Christian Reformed Church 16001 SE Main St (just off of 162nd Ave) Portland, OR Get Map! East County Justice Center debacle Members of East Portland communities are increasingly concerned about the Rockwood Public Safety presence now and in future. Most notably, East Portlander's are very concerned about the East County Justice Center debacle. County changes direction on project Multnomah County was scheduled to build a full service Justice Facility, including courthouses, community space, sheriff's office and other facilities in Rockwood. The Rockwood Bowling alley at 187th & SE Stark St was purchased for this project. Multnomah County has reconsidered this project, and is planning on building courthouses in downtown Gresham instead. Attend the public forum The Rockwood Neighborhood Association is co-sponsoring a forum May 12th to discuss the Justice Center, Courts and Public Safety as components in Rockwood's Urban Renewal efforts. Attendees Multnomah County Chair Ted Wheeler Multnomah County Commissioner Diane McKeel Multnomah District Attorney Michael Shrunk Multnomah County Judge Edward Jones Gresham Mayor Shane Bemis Gresham Councilors Richard Strathern & Paul Warr-King Gresham Police Chief Craig Junginger East Precinct Police Commander Mike Crebs Everyone is urged to attend this important meeting and show support for this very important part of Rockwood's future. Several important questions will be asked and answered. The public is invited to ask questions too. Sponsored by the Centiennial Community Association, East Portland Neighborhoods, Rockwood Neighborhood Association, & Rockwood Business Coalition more info

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Thank You!
Wilkes East Neighborhood would like express our gratitude to the following for their generous contributions & continued support:
• Jazzy Bagels, Main St & Powell
• Parkrose Hardware, 106th & Sandy
• Starbucks Coffee, 181st & Glisan
• Growers Outlet, 162nd & Glisan
• SOLV, Bringing Oregon together
• Third Place Coffee, 172nd & Halsey
• Albertsons, 181st & Glisan
• And, all the many volunteers!