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Simply Awesome! When: Tue Jun 23, 2015 8:30AM-3PM Where: Crystal Springs, Reed Canyon Meet at: Gresham City Hall 1333 NW Eastman Pwy Gresham, OR Get Map!

This 4.5-mile hike includes a variety of scenery and interests. We will start at the Eastmoreland Golf Course parking lot and walk up the Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden, where we will find a maze of short pathways with a spectacular variety of rhododendrons and azaleas, as well as the opportunity to view the many species of waterfowl that are attracted to the Crystal Springs Lake. From the garden, we will cross 28th Avenue and walk the loop trail in Reed Canyon. After exiting Reed Canyon, we will walk through neighborhoods around Reed College, viewing a variety of beautiful homes and manicured properties as we loop back to the golf course parking lot.

• Round-trip travel: 24 miles
• Difficulty: Easy/moderate
• Elevation gain: 145 feet
• Suggested donation per hiker: $3

The trails are mostly flat and easy to navigate, but there are some steps in the garden, and we will travel down into and out of Reed Canyon by a series of steps (we will go into and out of the canyon twice for a total of four sets of stairs. After the hike we will have lunch at the Eastmoreland Golf Course restaurant. Bring a snack and water. Good walking shoes or hiking boots are recommended.

Free Fresh Produce! When: Wed Jun 24, 2015 3PM-5:30PM Where: Highland Elementary 295 NE 24th St Gresham, OR Get Map!

Under Cover, Rain or Shine!
Through a partnership with the Oregon Food Bank, the SUN Program at Highland Elementary School provides free fruits and vegetables to the community on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month. Everyone in the community is invited to shop at the market and receive free produce -- there are no income verification or identification requirements. Bring reusable shopping bags if you have them!

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NGC-3603, 20,000 light years away MHCC Planetarium website

Asteroids (and a Comet Too)! When: Tue May 05, 2015 Show Times: 6PM, 7:15PM, 8:30PM Where: Mt Hood Community College Planetarium Sky Theater 26000 SE Stark St Gresham, OR Get Map!

Admission $2. MHCC students are admitted free.
The Sky Theater is wheelchair accessible.

Asteroids (and a Comet Too)!
Join us for a tour of the night sky where you'll whiz through universe from the comfort of your seat! 3 shows starting at 6:00PM, 7:15PM and 8:30PM.

The Mt. Hood Community College (MHCC) Planetarium invites you enjoy another year of great public shows using their state-of-the-art digital star projection system.

Each show is presented under a realistic representation of the night sky, featuring the latest galactic, stellar and planetary images. Visitors are encouraged to ask questions during each program. Children are welcome to attend.

Located in the NE corner of the Gresham KMart parking lot bordered by Eastman Pky and NW Burnside Rd

Beautiful Views! When: Wed MAy 06, 2015 8:30AM-5PM Where: Larch Mountain Loop Meet at: Gresham City Hall 1333 NW Eastman Pwy Gresham, OR Get Map!

This is a 6.2-mile hike in old-growth forest along Multnomah Creek, which is the headwaters of Multnomah Falls. We will hike around the crater in a forest of Western Hemlock and Douglas Fir. Some of the trees are as old as 400 years.

• Round-trip travel: 50 miles
• Difficulty: Moderate/difficult
• Elevation gain: 1,200 feet
• Suggested donation per hiker: $6

Hiking boots and poles are recommended, and footing may be slippery in places. Bring lunch as we'll stop to eat at the picnic tables at the top before we start our descent back to the cars.

Historic Piedmont & Woodlawn When: Thu May 07, 2015 6PM-8PM Meet: Outside the south entry to Peninsula Park Community Center NE Albina St & Rosa Parks Way Get Map! Cost: Free

Let's Go Walking!
Join us on another great Ten Toe Express walk throughout inner-city Portland sponsored by the Portland Bureau of Transportation. The Ten Toe Express program is a series of guided walks held Thursdays @ 6PM and Saturdays @ 9AM from May 07th through September 19th 2015.

Each easy and informal Ten Toe Express walk explores the area neighborhood, architecture and unique history. Walk takes about 2 hours, cover 2-4 miles and are open to all ages and skill levels. Did we mention it's free!

Located in the NE corner of the Gresham KMart parking lot bordered by Eastman Pky and NW Burnside Rd

Opening Day 2015! Saturdays May thru October! When: Every Saturday, 8:30AM-2PM Where: NW Miller & Third St Historic Downtown Gresham, OR Get Map!

Fresh & Local
Shoppers will find all-natural meats and cheeses, fresh-picked produce, nursery stock and fresh-cut flowers, hand-crafted jewelry, soaps, artwork, and much more. Live music and food are always part of the market.

Located on Northwest Miller Avenue between Second and Third Street 8:30AM to 2PM each Saturday now through Oct. 25.

Coalition of Gresham Neighborhoods When: Tue May 12, 2015 7PM-8:30PM Where: Gresham City Hall Oregon Trail Room 1333 NW Eastman Pky Get Map!

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