10 / 17
Start: 4:30 pm
End: 6:30 pm
Get involved, Make a difference When: Mon, Oct 17, 2016 4:30PM-6:30PM The Urban Forestry Subcommittee advises the City Council and staff about tree preservation, tree species for the Citys street tree list and trees to be designated to the Citys significant tree list.For more information about this event contact Tina Osterink, Natural Resources Planner at 503-618-2392 or Tina.Osterink@GreshamOregon.gov. | ||
10 / 18
Start: 4:00 pm
End: 6:00 pm
Get involved, Make a difference When: Tue, Oct 18, 2016 4PM-6PM The Gresham Redevelopment Commission (GRDC) meets as needed on the third Tuesday of the month immediately following adjournment of the 3 p.m. Gresham City Council meeting.Meeting start time varies.GRDC meetings allow necessary Rockwood-West Gresham Urban Renewal business to be dealt with, such as budget adoption, grant awards, public hearings, resolutions, etc.For more information, please contact Cecille Turley, Urban Renewal Program Technician, at 503-618-2545 or Cecille.Turley@GreshamOregon.gov. | ||
10 / 19
Start: 6:30 pm
Get involved, Make a difference When: Wed, Oct 19, 2016 6:30PM-8PM The Design Commission is the primary advising subcommittee to the City Council on design excellence for the built environment of the city.For more information about this event contact Jamie Thomes at 503-618-2842 or Jamie.Thomes@GreshamOregon.gov. Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
When: Wed, Oct 19, 2016 7PM-9PM The Finance Committee advises Council on City financial matters. Finance Committee meetings take place on the third Wednesday of the month in conference room 3A from 7 - 9 p.m. at Gresham City Hall. For more information about the Finance Committee or about this meeting, contact Sharron Monohon at 503-618-2890 or Sharron.Monohon@GreshamOregon.gov. | ||
10 / 20
City of Gresham Community Development and Housing Subcommittee Meeting: Thu, Oct 20, 2016 6:30PM-8PM
Start: 6:30 pm
End: 8:00 pm
When: Thu, Oct 20, 2016 6:30PM-8PM The Community Development and Housing Subcommittee advises the City Council on community development and housing goals, policies and budgets.For more information about this event contact Laurie Wells, Program Analyst at 503-618-2404 or Laurie.Wells@GreshamOregon.gov. | ||
10 / 21
Start: 6:00 pm
End: 10:00 pm
Let's Hoop It Up! When: Fri, Oct 21, 2016 6PM-10PM Middle school and high school youth can attend free basketball practice, skill building and game play on Friday nights at H.B. Lee Middle School, 1121 NE 172nd Ave.
Schedule:
Registration formFor more information, contact Coach Michael Magnum at 503-975-2929. | ||
10 / 22
Start: 8:30 am
End: 2:00 pm
Saturday's thru October When: Sat, Oct 22, 2016 8:30AM-2PM The Gresham Farmers Market takes place from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Saturday from May to October. Held in downtown Gresham at NW 3rd Street and NW Miller Avenue, the market offers shoppers fresh, local produce, meats, cheeses, flowers, crafts, great food and live music. For more information visit the Gresham Farmers' Market website or Facebook page. | ||
10 / 23
Start: 11:00 am
End: 1:00 pm
Let's Kick Ball! When: Sun, Oct 23, 2016 11AM-1PM Free! Drop-in futsal games for boys and girls in grades 3-6, from 11 am to 1 pm Sundays in the Friends of the Children gym. Rain or shine. Supervised play is provided by Active Children Portland volunteers. This activity is sponsored by the City of Gresham. A signed waiver is required to participate.Read more about the Sunday Afternoon Futsal program and print the waiver. For more information, contact Jared Hoffman, 541-921-0686. | ||
10 / 24
Start: 6:30 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Get involved, Make a difference When: Mon, Oct 24, 2016 6:30PM-9PM The Planning Commission advises City Council on long-range, comprehensive planning and land use issues within the city.For more information about this event contact Tammy Richardson, Planning Technician at 503-618-2401 or Tammy.Richardson@GreshamOregon.gov. Start: 6:30 pm
End: 8:00 pm
Neighborhood Assn Board Meeting Board meetings are scheduled for the 4th Monday each month 6:30PM
BOARD MEMBERS NEEDED Wilkes East Neighborhood | ||
10 / 25
Start: 3:00 pm
End: 5:00 pm
When: Tue, Oct 25, 2016 3PM-5PM Council Roundtable meetings are informal sessions for Councilors to discuss issues of interest on a monthly basis. Council members suggest their own agenda for the meetings, leaving enough time for open, informal dialogue. No public comment is taken during these meetings. For more information contact the City Recorder at 503-618-2697.Read more about Council meetings. | ||
10 / 26
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10 / 28
Start: 4:48 am
Genealogy Help Hour Are you starting a family tree but don't know where to begin? Having a particular researching issue with an ancestor? Just want to talk genealogy shop? Come on down to the museum every other Friday 7-8PM. Our first geneaology help session begins 10/14/2016. Admission is Free! Start: 6:00 pm
End: 10:00 pm
Let's Hoop It Up! When: Fri, Oct 28, 2016 6PM-10PM Middle school and high school youth can attend free basketball practice, skill building and game play on Friday nights at H.B. Lee Middle School, 1121 NE 172nd Ave.
Schedule:
Registration formFor more information, contact Coach Michael Magnum at 503-975-2929. | ||
10 / 29
Start: 8:30 am
End: 2:00 pm
Saturday's thru October When: Sat, Oct 29, 2016 8:30AM-2PM The Gresham Farmers Market takes place from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Saturday from May to October. Held in downtown Gresham at NW 3rd Street and NW Miller Avenue, the market offers shoppers fresh, local produce, meats, cheeses, flowers, crafts, great food and live music. For more information visit the Gresham Farmers' Market website or Facebook page. Start: 9:00 am
End: 10:00 pm
Saving Our Streams When: Sat, Oct 29, 2016 9AM-1PM Learn to create a low-maintenance landscape that conserves water, prevents pollution, and saves you time, money and energy. Get natural gardening & design tips that mimic nature, and make your garden a healthy place for children, pets and wildlife. Class covers native plants that thrive in the Pacific Northwest, and other core naturescaping concepts. Where possible, workshop includes a short tour of a nearby garden. This class is free and everyone is welcome to attend. Advanced registration is required.For more information about this event contact Katie Meckes at 503-222-7645 or katie@emswcd.org. Start: 9:00 am
End: 12:00 pm
Help Remove Invasive Ivy Join Friends of Nadaka to restore a healthy habitat at Nadaka Nature Park Saturday, October 29th from 9 am to 12 pm! We will be removing invasive species such as English Ivy from the 10 acre forested portion of the park. The event will start with a brief lesson on native and invasive plant species.
You may park in the neighborhood and follow the path through the forest to get to the picnic structure. | ||
10 / 30
Start: 11:00 am
End: 1:00 pm
Let's Kick Ball! When: Sun, Oct 30, 2016 11AM-1PM Free! Drop-in futsal games for boys and girls in grades 3-6, from 11 am to 1 pm Sundays in the Friends of the Children gym. Rain or shine. Supervised play is provided by Active Children Portland volunteers. This activity is sponsored by the City of Gresham. A signed waiver is required to participate.Read more about the Sunday Afternoon Futsal program and print the waiver. For more information, contact Jared Hoffman, 541-921-0686. | ||
10 / 31
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11 / 1
Start: 6:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm
When: Tue, Nov 01, 2016 6PM-8PM Regular Council meetings allow necessary City business to be dealt with, such as citizen recognition, citizen advisory committee reports, bid awards, resolutions, ordinances, public hearings, etc. Regular Council meetings are streamed live on the City's website at GreshamOregon.gov/Videos.For more information contact the City Recorder at 503-618-2697. Read more about Council meetings. Start: 6:00 pm
End: 8:15 pm
See the Night Sky When: Tue, Nov 01, 2016 6PM-8:15PM Two shows: at 6:00 pm and 7:15 pm.Admission is only $5. MHCC students (with valid ID) and children 17 and under are $2. All shows are presented under a realistic representation of the night sky, featuring the latest galactic, stellar and planetary images.The Sky Theater is wheelchair-accessible. Read more about this event. | ||
11 / 2
Start: 6:30 pm
End: 8:00 pm
Get involved, Make a difference When: Wed, Nov 02, 2016 6:30PM-8PM The Design Commission is the primary advising subcommittee to the City Council on design excellence for the built environment of the city.For more information about this event contact Jamie Thomes at 503-618-2842 or Jamie.Thomes@GreshamOregon.gov. | ||
11 / 3
Start: 3:00 pm
End: 5:00 pm
Senior Assistance When: Thu, Nov 03, 2016 3PM-5PM The East County Caring Community is a consortium of agencies and organizations working together to coordinate policy, programs and systems. This group meets the first Thursday of every month.For more information about this event contact Rebecca Stavenjord at 503-314-4025 or rebecca.stavenjord@multco.us. Start: 6:30 pm
End: 8:30 pm
Get involved, Make a difference When: Thu, Nov 03, 2016 6:30PM-8:30PM The Transportation Subcommittee advises the Gresham City Council in the ongoing development of a comprehensive transportation network that will improve the safety and livability of Gresham. Start: 6:30 pm
End: 9:00 pm
When: Thu, Nov 03, 2016 6:30PM-9PM Explore the benefits of gardening with Native plants. Discover Gresham's most common native plant communities, learn which species do well in similar growing conditions, and get tips to help them thrive. A slideshow will highlight characteristics and desired growing conditions of local favorite native groundcovers, shrubs and trees. Advanced registration is required.For more information about this event contact Katie Meckes at 503-222-7645 or katie@emswcd.org. | ||
11 / 4
Start: 6:00 pm
End: 10:00 pm
Let's Hoop It Up! When: Fri, Nov 4, 2016 6PM-10PM Middle school and high school youth can attend free basketball practice, skill building and game play on Friday nights at H.B. Lee Middle School, 1121 NE 172nd Ave.
Schedule:
Registration formFor more information, contact Coach Michael Magnum at 503-975-2929. | ||
11 / 5
Start: 9:00 am
End: 11:00 pm
When: Sat, Nov 05, 2016 9AM-11 am Learn about the bees, flies, beetles, moths and butterflies that provide vital pollination services in urban gardens, and discover which plants can help attract and support them. We will go beyond the bloom so you can find out how to provide water, shelter, nesting and overwintering sites. Advanced registration is required. For more information about this event contact Katie Meckes at 503-222-7645 or katie@emswcd.org. | ||
11 / 6
Start: 11:00 am
End: 1:00 pm
Let's Kick Ball! When: Sun, Nov 06, 2016 11AM-1PM Free! Drop-in futsal games for boys and girls in grades 3-6, from 11 am to 1 pm Sundays in the Friends of the Children gym. Rain or shine. Supervised play is provided by Active Children Portland volunteers. This activity is sponsored by the City of Gresham. A signed waiver is required to participate.Read more about the Sunday Afternoon Futsal program and print the waiver. For more information, contact Jared Hoffman, 541-921-0686. | ||
11 / 7
Start: 6:30 pm
End: 7:30 pm
When: Mon, Nov 07, 2016 6:30PM-7:30PM Have you ever wondered what style a building is? Come see a visual presentation of historic architectural styles you're likely to find in Oregon. You will see the buildings you work in or walk past every day in a new light. Kristen Minor, a preservation planner at Peter Meijer Architect and a Historic Landmarks Commissioner in Portland, will show architectural styles from the early 1800s into the 1970s. You will increase your architectural vocabulary, learn about identifying styles, and enjoy a discussion about the built environment around us.For more information about the event, contact Ann Pytynia at Ann.Pytynia@GreshamOregon.gov or 503-618-2859.Read about the Citys Historic Resources Subcommittee. | ||
11 / 8
Start: 12:00 am
End: 8:00 pm
Election Day 2016 When: Tue, Nov 08, 2016 8AM-8PM You must register to vote by Oct. 18.Ballots must be received by 8:00 pm on Election Day. Postmarks do not count. Remember, you must sign your return envelope. Your ballot cannot be counted if you do not sign at the signature line on the return envelope.For more information, visit the City's Elections page or the Multnonmah County Elections Division website. Start: 3:00 pm
End: 5:00 pm
When: Tue, Nov 08, 2016 3PM-5PM Policy Development meetings are informal sessions to review programs, receive progress reports on programs or projects, or to receive other information from staff. The Council periodically holds policy development meetings jointly with citizen advisory committees to discuss policy issues. For more information contact the City Recorder's Office at 503-618-2697. Read more about Council meetings. Start: 7:00 pm
End: 8:30 pm
Public Welcome. Get Involved! When: Tue, Nov 08, 2016 7PM-8:30PM For more information about the Coalition of Gresham Neighborhood Associations, contact Carol Rulla, Coalition President, at 503-663-1466 or jlctr@juno.com. | ||
11 / 9
Start: 6:30 pm
Get involved, Make a difference When: Wed, Nov 09, 2016 6:30PM-7:30PM The Gresham Redevelopment Commission Advisory Committee (GRDCAC) meets as needed on the second Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m.The GRDCAC advises the Gresham Redevelopment Commission (GRDC) on the implementation of Rockwood-West Gresham Urban Renewal plans.For more information, please contact Cecille Turley, Urban Renewal Program Technician, at 503-618-2545 or Cecille.Turley@GreshamOregon.gov. | ||
11 / 10
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11 / 11
Start: 5:30 pm
End: 8:30 pm
Please join us for a
Please join us as we honor all Veterans! All are welcome to attend. Start: 6:00 pm
End: 10:00 pm
Let's Hoop It Up! When: Fri, Nov 11, 2016 6PM-10PM Middle school and high school youth can attend free basketball practice, skill building and game play on Friday nights at H.B. Lee Middle School, 1121 NE 172nd Ave.
Schedule:
Registration formFor more information, contact Coach Michael Magnum at 503-975-2929. | ||
11 / 12
Start: 9:00 am
End: 10:00 am
Get Your Green On! When: Sat, Nov 12, 2016 9AM-10 am Join the Audubon Society and Friends of Nadaka for a family-friendly, guided nature walk, open to both beginners and advanced bird watchers/ naturalists. Bring binoculars if you have them; otherwise, we will have some for you to borrow.Meet us at the picnic structure. We look forward to seeing you there! | ||
11 / 13
Start: 11:00 am
End: 10:00 pm
Let's Kick Ball! When: Sun, Nov 13, 2016 11AM-1PM Free! Drop-in futsal games for boys and girls in grades 3-6, from 11 am to 1 pm Sundays in the Friends of the Children gym. Rain or shine. Supervised play is provided by Active Children Portland volunteers. This activity is sponsored by the City of Gresham. A signed waiver is required to participate.Read more about the Sunday Afternoon Futsal program and print the waiver. For more information, contact Jared Hoffman, 541-921-0686. | ||
11 / 14
Start: 6:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm
When: Mon, Nov 14, 2016 6PM-8PM For more information about the Ebetsu Sister City Association, contact Ron Ture, President, at 503-492-1339. Start: 6:30 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Get involved, Make a difference When: Mon, Nov 14, 2016 6:30PM-9PM The Planning Commission advises City Council on long-range, comprehensive planning and land use issues within the city.For more information about this event contact Tammy Richardson, Planning Technician at 503-618-2401 or Tammy.Richardson@GreshamOregon.gov. Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
When: Mon Nov 14, 2016 7PM-9PM Neighborhood Meeting, Everyone's Invited Join the Board. Are you motivated, passionate, creative? Who should attend? | ||
11 / 15
Start: 9:00 am
End: 10:00 am
Let's Go Bird Watching! Join Friends of Nadaka and Audubon for a guided nature walk through Nadaka Nature Park. This is a family friendly event for beginner & advance bird watchers/ naturalists. Bring your own binoculars & field guides if possible. (Binoculars will be provided for those who do not own binoculars) Start: 3:00 pm
End: 5:00 pm
When: Tue, Nov 15, 2016 3PM-5PM Regular Council meetings allow necessary City business to be dealt with, such as citizen recognition, citizen advisory committee reports, bid awards, resolutions, ordinances, public hearings, etc. Regular Council meetings are streamed live on the City's website at GreshamOregon.gov/Videos.For more information contact the City Recorder at 503-618-2697. Read more about Council meetings. Start: 4:00 pm
End: 6:00 pm
Get involved, Make a difference When: Tue, Nov 15, 2016 4PM-6PM The Gresham Redevelopment Commission (GRDC) meets as needed on the third Tuesday of the month immediately following adjournment of the 3 p.m. Gresham City Council meeting. Start: 6:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm
When: Tue, Nov 15, 2016 6PM-8PM This meeting will introduce the topic and go over alternatives and preferred alternatives. DCIP-9B is largely focused on amending select design standards that are unclear or have presented challenges to applicants and the staff. | ||
11 / 16
Start: 6:30 pm
End: 8:00 pm
Get involved, Make a difference When: Wed, Nov 16, 2016 6:30PM-8PM The Design Commission is the primary advising subcommittee to the City Council on design excellence for the built environment of the city.For more information about this event contact Jamie Thomes at 503-618-2842 or Jamie.Thomes@GreshamOregon.gov. Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
When: Wed, Nov 16, 2016 7PM-9PM The Finance Committee advises Council on City financial matters. Finance Committee meetings take place on the third Wednesday of the month in conference room 3A from 7 - 9 p.m. at Gresham City Hall. For more information about the Finance Committee or about this meeting, contact Sharron Monohon at 503-618-2890 or Sharron.Monohon@GreshamOregon.gov. | ||
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
• Growers Outlet, 162nd & Glisan
• SOLV, Bringing Oregon together
• Albertsons, 181st & Glisan
• And, all the many volunteers!
