Wilkes East Neighborhood
Board Meeting
Monday Feb 22, 2010 6:30PM
When: Monday Feb 22, 2010 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
Coalition of Gresham
Neighborhood Associations
Board Meeting
Tuesday Mar 9, 2010 7:00PM
When: Tuesday Mar 9, 2010 7:00PM
Where: Gresham City Hall, Springwater Trail Room
1333 NW Eastman Pky
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Topics
The meeting will start with Coalition officer elections, then have an overview of the 2010 Council Work Plan, followed by Neighborhood News, and at 8:00 p.m. the divider will be opened to have a joint discussion about the recently adopted Sustainability Policy with the Natural Resource & Sustainability Committee (NRSC) which meets next door. Nicole Cousino (the AmeriCorps volunteer who is leading the implementation effort) will give an introduction to the Sustainability Policy, and discuss the policy as well as public involvement & outreach efforts.
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Public welcome
The Coalition of Gresham Neighborhood Associations was formed to provide structure and support for the leadership of Gresham's neighborhood associations, enabling more effective cooperation among neighborhood associations in order to achieve desired outcomes. Goals of the Coalition include providing a public forum for the review and evaluation of issues and problems, providing education and information on specific areas such as land use, and providing a unified voice for the neighborhood associations.
The Coalition meets monthly on the second Tuesday at 7:00PM
Gresham’s 2010 Tree Forum
“People Need Trees
and Gresham’s Trees Need People”
Take the survey here!
When: Saturday Mar 13, 2010 9AM - 12PM
Where: Gresham City Hall
Oregon Trail Conference Room
1333 NW Eastman Pwy
Gresham, OR 97030
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The second Community Workshop for the Urban Forestry Management Plan project will be held on Saturday, March 13, 2010 from 9AM to 12PM at City Hall.
Participate in the "Significant Tree Hunt" commemorating Gresham’s 100th birthday. Information available here!
Forum speakers & participants
Events
Come enjoy a Tree Art Show presented by East Gresham Elementary and Mt. Hood Montessori!
Refreshments provided!
Tree Survey
Share your thoughts and opinions on trees in Gresham.
Capri Terrace Spring 2010Neighborhood Watch Meeting,Local Food Pantry Fundraiser
Sunday Mar 14, 2010 3PM
Meet your neighbors. Get involved. Make a difference!
When: Sunday, Mar 14, 2010 3PM
Where: 17104 NE Oregon St
Gresham OR
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Join us for our 'Spring' Capri Terrace Neighborhood Watch meeting Sunday Mar 14th at 3PM to discuss issues we feel are important to our safety, and hear our special guest speaker from Gresham Fire talk about fire safety, followed by a brief Q & A.
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!
"Soup's On!"
Please bring a salad, dessert, rolls or bread (your choice) to share with your neighbors and friends. Serving Irish Swiss Stew from the kitchen of the Freiermuth's!
Come enjoy the food, friends, and conversation! We're looking forward to meeting you!
Meet the Candidates for
Metro Council District #1
Everyone is invited to attend.
When: Monday Mar 15, 2010 7PM
Where: Gresham Salvation Army
Youth Center
473 SE 194th St
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Canidates Forum
The Rockwood Neighborhood Association (RNA) is providing a forum for District #1 candidates to introduce themselves, describe Metro and address issues relevant to East County and their respective campaigns. This position is currently held by Rod Park.
Candidates running for Council Position #1 are:
The RNA will provide updates on Neighborhood issues (parks, County Courts, TriMet improvements) prior to the forum.
The Center for the Art Foundation presents
St Patrick's Day the PlazaWednesday March 17th 4-7PM
A Free Celebration of All Things Irish!
When: Wednesday March 17, 2010 4:00PM-7:00PM
Where: The Center for the Arts Plaza
between NE 2nd & 3rd on NE Hood St
Gresham OR
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Activities
Free activities!!! Minimal charge for food and beverages.
1874 Zimmerman House, Gresham Oregon. Click to enlarge
Welcome Spring!
Zimmerman House Tours
Sat Mar 20th 10AM -3PM
A lasting vestige of
East Multnomah County's agricultural roots
When: Saturday Mar 20, 2010 10AM-3PM
Where: Zimmerman Park
17111 NE Sandy Blvd
Gresham OR
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A delightful 1874 Victorian farmhouse
Take a step back into history at the Zimmerman 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.
Metro candidateShirley Craddick
Stop by Park Place Coffee
Visit with Metro position #1 candidate Shirley Craddick
When: Saturday Mar 20, 2010 4:00PM-6:00PM
Where: Park Place Coffee
1288 SE 182nd (next to Vance Park)
Gresham OR
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Please come to Park Place Coffee to visit with Shirley Craddick, candidate for Metro Council District position #1, on Saturday March 20th from 4PM to 6PM.
This is a great opportunity to meet one-on-one with Shirley and hear why she is running for the Metro Council. Shirley is dedicated to researching the issues, listening to citizens and working to make our community better. She has been elected twice to the Gresham City Council, and now she's running to make Metro a more responsive and effective organization.
Come to the Neighborhood Meeting
When: Monday, Mar 22, 2010 7:00PM
Where: St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church
17405 NE Glisan St
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Save the date!
Be sure to save Monday, Mar 22nd at 7:00 PM to attend the next Wilkes East Neighborhood Meeting. Learn what's going-on in your neighborhood. Discuss issues important to our community. (See full story for Agenda below).
Join Your Neighbors. Get involved. Make a difference.
Who should attend?
This meeting is open to all residents and businesses in the Wilkes East Neighborhood!
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!
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