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08 / 4 Send a message to criminals! Join your neighbors for the 26th National Night Out: Aug 4, 2009 7PM-10PM Start: 7:00 pm End: 10:00 pm &#8194 &#8194 National Night Out website America's Night Out Against Crime National Night Out August 4, 2009 7PM-10PM When: Tuesday, Aug 4th, 2009 7PM-10PM Where: Your neighborhood! Celebrate the 26th anniversary of National Night Out by hosting an event in your neighborhood on August 4. Last year over 37 million people across 15,449 communities participated in events to help make communities safe and raise awareness about anticrime programs. National Night Out is designed to: Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness, Generate support for, and participation in, local anticrime programs, Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships, and Send a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back. Along with the traditional display of outdoor lights and front porch vigils National Night Out is also celebrated with: block parties, cookouts, visits from local police and sheriff departments parades, exhibits, flashlight walks, contests, and youth programs. Organize a National Night Out Event in Your Neighborhood Call 503-618-2567 or contact Cathy Harrington at Cathy.Harrington@ci.gresham.or.us to register your event and receive National Night Out materials. National Night Out website Vance Park (Rockwood) UPDATE (07-30-2009) The Rockwood Neighborhood Association invites you to National Night Out on Tuesday, August 4 at Vance Park (SE 182nd & Main St) from 5PM-8PM. Get Map! This event will have live music, a setup for families to learn disc golf, free food, the REC mobile w/additional activities for kids and other activities. Bring something to sit on, and enjoy the evening with friends, family and neighbors! Argay Park (Parkrose) UPDATE (07-30-2009) Argay invites you to National Night Out on Tuesday, August 4 at Argay Park, NE 141st & Failing St (2 blks south of Sandy Blvd). Get Map! Come enjoy food by Burgerville (hamburger, chips, drink & ice cream for only $3.00), music by KoolTones (East Portland's favorite classic rock band), games, face painting & clown. Guests include: Portland Police - North Precinct, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) with armored carrier, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) with National Response Team Investigative Vehicle and "explosives & bomb display", Portland Fire & Rescue and fire engine. Bring your dollar bills (for food), a sun hat, something to sit on, and enjoy an evening of entertainment and "picnicking" with friends, family and neighbors! more info
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08 / 11 Neighborhood Coalition Meeting: Aug 11, 2009 7PM Start: 7:00 pm Coalition of Gresham Neighborhood Associations Board Meeting Tuesday Aug 11, 2009 7:00PM When: Tuesday Aug 11, 2009 7:00PM Where: Gresham City Hall, Springwater Trail Room 1333 NW Eastman Pky Get Map! The Coalition of Gresham Neighborhood Associations next meeting will be Tuesday Aug 11, 2009 7:00PM in the Springwater Trail Room, Gresham City Hall, 1333 NW Eastman Parkway, Gresham, OR 97030. Public welcome more info
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08 / 15 Zimmerman House tours: Aug 15, 2009 10AM-3PM Start: 10:00 am End: 3:00 pm Zimmerman House 1874 Experience Summer down on the farm! Zimmerman Heritage Farm Open House 10AM - 3PM When: Saturday Aug 15, 2009 10:00AM - 3:00PM Where: Zimmerman Park 17111 NE Sandy Blvd Gresham OR Get Map! A delightful 1874 Victorian farmhouse 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 to step back in time! more info
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08 / 17 Planning the Future of Gresham Workshop: Aug 17, 2009 6:30PM Start: 6:30 pm How will Gresham look tomorrow? Share your thoughts and opinions about residential buildings, community settings, and more. When: Monday, Aug 17, 2009 6:30PM Where: Gresham City Hall Conference Center 1333 NW Eastman Parkway Get Map! Picturing the Future of Gresham The City’s Urban Design and Planning Department invites you to share your thoughts and opinions on residential buildings, community settings, and the design of the built environment in order to help shape Gresham’s future. more info
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08 / 20 Gresham Redevelopment Commission meeting agenda: Aug 20, 2009 4PM Start: 4:00 pm Gresham Redevelopment Commission agenda: Cultural Marketplace interim uses, 188th MAX Station improvements, Stark Street Banners When: Thursday Aug 20, 2009 4:00PM Where: Gresham Civic Center Public Safety & Schools Building Council Chambers 1333 NW Eastman Pky Gresham OR Get Map! On the agenda Click here for Thursday night's Gresham Redevelopment Commission meeting Agenda. The link below takes you to the City of Gresham webpage that has the attachments and further meeting information: http://greshamoregon.gov/city/city-departments/urban-renewal/meeting-minutes-and-agendas/minutes-agendas.aspx It includes info we have been discussing at our RBC meetings, so you may have a further interest in looking at the new proposed drawings of the MAX station, the catalyst site, the Rockwood banners, etc. You will find all of this under "agenda attachments" for the meeting on 8/20. more info
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08 / 24 WENA Annual Meeting: Aug 24, 2009 7PM Start: 7:00 pm Owens Corning plant update NE Halsey, 181st improvements Increased air traffic noise Election of Board more... Join Your Neighbors... Get involved. Make a difference! When: Monday, August 24, 2009 7:00PM Where: St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church 17405 NE Glisan St Get map! Click here for the agenda! Save the date! Be sure to save Monday, August 24th at 7:00 PM for WENA’s Annual Meeting. This years meeting will be held at St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church, 17405 NE Glisan St, Portland, Oregon. Get map! Highlights include: election of officers, Nadaka Nature Park improvements, and special guest speakers: John McClellan of Owens Corning discussing the new Gresham Foam Insulation Facility opening July 2009; Jonathan David, Gresham Transportation Dept talking about the NE Halsey St, & 181st Ave improvements, and; Jerry Gerspach, Noise Abatement Specialist, Port of Portland discussing the PDX airport runway construction and the increased noise over the Wilkes East neighborhood. Who should attend? This meeting is open to all residents and businesses in the Wilkes East Neighborhood! more info
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08 / 26 Residential Compatibility Workshop. Making new & existing development more compatible: Aug 26, 2009 6:30PM Start: 6:30 pm The City of Gresham would like your opinion... about building height, distance between buildings, buffering, screening, flag lots, and more. When: Wednesday Aug 26, 2009 6:30PM Where: Gresham City Hall Conference Center 1333 NW Eastman Pkwy Get Map! RESIDENTIAL COMPATIBILITY WORKSHOP The City of Gresham would like your help in making new development and existing development more compatible with each other. Please come to a workshop to discuss the issues to be addressed by the Residential Districts Review – Compatibility project. Click here to visit the City's Residential Districts Review - Compatibility website. Topics Issues include building height, distance between buildings, buffering, screening, flag lots (homes built behind other homes) and fencing at the perimeter of developments facing streets. A draft summary of the issues is available on the project Web site. (click on “Project Documents and Meeting Materials”). Share Your Examples If you have examples of new homes or developments you consider compatible or not compatible with the surrounding neighborhood, please send more info
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08 / 30 Capri Terrace Neighborhood Watch Meeting: Aug 30, 2009 4PM Start: 4:20 pm You're Invited! Capri Terrace Neighborhood Watch MeetingSunday Aug 30th, 4PM. Meet your neighbors. Get involved. Make a difference. When: Sunday, Aug 30, 2009 4PM Where: 540 NE 167th Place Gresham OR Get Map! Join us for our Capri Terrace Neighborhood Watch meeting Sunday Aug 30th at 4PM to discuss issues we feel are important to our safety, and hear our special guest speaker! Who should attend? This meeting is open to all neighbors in the vicinity of NE Hoyt St (between NE 167th Pl and NE 169th Ave), and NE Oregon St (between NE 166th Ave and NE 171st Ave), And NE 167th Place (between NE Glisan and NE Oregon St). Get Map! Hosted by Justin & Cindy Paige Refreshments Please bring a salad or dessert to share with your neighbors and friends. Hambugers, hot dogs and beverages will be provided. Come enjoy the food, friends, and conversation! We're looking forward to meeting you! more info
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09 / 1 Join-in the Springwater Cycle Stroll Fundraiser, raise money for watershed restoration: Sep 1-30, 2009 Start: 12:00 pm Bike, walk, run, jog, or skateboard along the Springwater Trail Help raise money for watershed restoration! When: September 1-30, 2009 Where: Along the Springwater Corridor Trail Get Map! During the month of September the Johnson Creek Watershed Council is hosting the Springwater Cycle Stroll, a benefit event where particpants raise money for the miles they travel on the Springwater Trail throughout the month. Participants ride their bikes, walk, run, jog or skateboard along the Springwater Corridor Trail, logging their miles and collecting pledges from family and friends. Participants log miles at any time during the month, and at their own pace. Pledges can be per-mile or a flat donation. There will be friendly competition along the way with prizes for most miles biked, most miles run, most miles walked, and most money raised. The donations raised through this event will support the Council's restoration, education and outreach programs. The Springwater Corridor Trail parallels Johnson Creek for much of its length. This event is also an opportunity to feature some of metropolitan Portland's history and little-known natural treasures along the creek. Join the Springwater Cycle Stroll and raise money for watershed restoration and protection while enjoying the Springwater Trail along Johnson Creek! Register now at www.jcwc.org or by calling (503) 652-7477. more info
09 / 2 Your input needed on the Corridor Districts Review project: Sep 2, 2009 6:30PM Start: 6:30 pm Your input needed! Share your thoughts on compatibility, mixed-use developments, residential densities and more! When: Wednesday, Sep 2, 2009 6:30PM Where: Gresham City Hall Conference Center 1333 NW Eastman Parkway Get Map! Corridor Districts Community Forum The City of Gresham is examining issues and opportunities in our corridor districts. These are located along roads that are served by TriMet bus and MAX lines. The City would like your input on these issues and opportunities. Please come to a workshop to learn more and share your thoughts. Issues include: compatibility mixed-use developments safety corridor identity and residential densities A draft summary of the issues is available on the project website. The project Web site is (click on link or paste in your browser): http://greshamoregon.gov/city/city-departments/planning-services/comprehensive-planning/template.aspx?id=17854 Picturing the Future survey The City is asking for help in determining the future look of development in the City. Take the Picturing the Future survey at www.GreshamOregon.gov/live. Those completing the survey get a chance to win one of seven prizes, including a $65 Home Depot gift card. more info
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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!