When: Tuesday, Dec 9, 2008 7:00PM
Where: Gresham City Hall, Springwater Trail Room
The Coalition of Gresham Neighborhood Associations next meeting will be Tuesday Dec 9, 2008 at 7:00PM in the Springwater Trail Room, Gresham City Hall, 1333 NW Eastman Parkway, Gresham, OR 97030.
Meeting is open to the public. See you there!
When: Tuesday, Nov 18, 2008 7:00PM Date Change
Where: Gresham City Hall, Springwater Trail Room
The Coalition of Gresham Neighborhood Associations next meeting will be Tuesday Nov 18, 2008 at 7:00PM in the Springwater Trail Room, Gresham City Hall, 1333 NW Eastman Parkway, Gresham, OR 97030.
Meeting is open to the public. See you there!
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WENA Board Meeting
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When: Monday Jan 26, 2009 6:30PM - 8:30PM
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
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Dump Your Junk!
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When: Sat July 26, 2008 9:00AM - 12:00PM
Where: HB Lee Middle School
1121 NE 172nd Ave
(between NE Glisan & NE Halsey. Click here for a map!)
Cost: $15.00 per household
"Spring Clean-Up" usually means you discover a lot of things you wish you could take to the dump! Well, now you don't have to take your junk very far! The dumpsters are coming to you!
This event is open to all Wilkes East Neighborhood residents. Click here for a neighborhood map!
You can bring all your general debris to the dumpsters located in the parking lot at HB Lee Middle School, 1121 NE 172nd Ave (between NE Glisan & NE Halsey), Saturday July 26th from 9AM to Noon.
Come for ice cream and a chance to get to know your neighbors!
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Volunteers Needed
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When: Saturday July 26, 2008 9AM - 12PM
Where: Nadaka Park
NE 176th Ave and NE Pacific St
(Click here for a map)
Gresham, OR
Join your neighbors at Nadaka Park to clear invasive species and beautify the north facing entrance. This project will not only encourage native growth within the natural area, but increase security by opening the view into the park and help support future funding for park improvements.
Bring gloves and clippers if you have them! Come anytime during these hours & help as long as you can.
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You're invited!
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When: Wednesday, July 23, 2008 11:30AM - 1:00PM
Where: Heidi's Restaurant
1230 NE Cleveland Ave
Gresham, OR
Please join us on July 23rd as the candidates for House District 49, Democrat Nick Kahl and Republican John Nelsen square off at the Governmental Affairs Forum.
One of the two will soon be representing the constituents of House District 49. Which candidate deserves the vote? You decide as we 'Meet the Candidates.'
Democrat Nick Kahl and Republican John Nelson square off at the July 23rd Governmental Affairs Forum. Only one will prevail in the up coming election so now is the time to ask the tough questions. Who is most qualified serve? Who has the experience and who has the vision? Where do the candidates stand on the issues affecting you and what are their top priorities? Who deserves your vote in November?
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Wilkes East Annual Meeting,
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When: Monday, August 25, 2008 7:00PM - 9:00PM
Where: St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church
17405 NE Glisan Street
Be sure to save Monday, August 25th at 7:00 PM for WENA’s Annual Meeting. This years meeting will be held at St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church, 17405 NE Glisan Street, Portland, Oregon.
Meeting highlights include election of officers, Nadaka Park, and special guest speak John McClellan of Owens Corning discussing and answering questions about the new Gresham Foam Insulation Facility scheduled to open July 2009.
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 Oregon'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.
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Local Photography Artist's Work On Display |
Local photography artist Lee Dayfield's inspiring photographs are on display now. We hope everyone has an opportunity to drop by and view her wonderful photographic artwork.
Lee's photographs can be seen at the following locations:
Cooper's Coffee (until August 1st)
Across the parking lot from OMSI
1515 SE Water, Portland OR
Topic: Mannequins
Central Cafe
124 NE 3rd Street, Gresham OR
Topic: Various photos framed in windows & conventional framing.
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Boys and Girls Age 6-17
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When: July 28-31, 2008 6:00PM - 8:00PM
Where: Columbia View Church
16700 NE Halsey St
This camp is open to all boys and girls ages 6-17.
Click here to download your registration form!
We turn our parking lot into a safe environment to teach basketball skills and to help each child learn more about Jesus and His character.
Each evening, your child will learn the fundamentals of basketball, have a delicious snack, and hear simple gospel of Jesus
When: Thursday, August 7th, 10:00am-4:00pm
Where: Vance Park
1400 SE 182nd Ave.
US Bank and Gresham Parks & Recreation are partnering to create a summer carnival for the community, filled with games, storytelling, crafts, arts, music, food, fun and prizes! US Bank volunteers are putting a lot of time into designing activities booths, as well and designing the day of logistics. We invite you to volunteer at the carnival, which will be one of our last summer events! Volunteers are needed to help set up, run booths during the event, and clean up afterwards.
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!
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