Final Opportunity for Public Comment on Proposed City Charter Changes
When: Thu Feb 2, 2012 4PM Where: Gresham City Hall
Conference Room 3A
1333 NW Eastman Pkwy
Gresham OR Get Map!
Public Encouraged to Attend
The City of Gresham Charter Review Committee will meet Thursday, February 2, 2012 at 4PM to hear Public Comment (Please observe the time limit of three minutes) and recommend the Final Committee Report to the City Council at their next meeting February 7, 2012 at 6PM.
(Proposed Charter changes and Feb 2nd meeting agenda below this break)
When: Mon Feb 6, 2012 Show Times: 7:00PM and 8:15PM 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.
Supernovae: The Spectacular Deaths of Big Stars
Last September, scientists discovered one of the closest supernovae that had been observed in decades in an area called the Pinwheel Galaxy. Just what is a supernova and how powerful can it be? Find out the answers to these questions when Mt. Hood Community College (MHCC) presents “Supernovae: The Spectacular Deaths of Big Stars!” The show will be presented live on Monday, Feb. 6, at 7 and 8:15 p.m. in the College’s Planetarium Sky Theater.
“This will be an opportunity to learn about historical supernovae, how they were formed and see some great photos,” says Pat Hanrahan, Planetarium director.“During the show, we will use a star projector to see where these supernovae were discovered and also discuss highlights of the current night sky.”
All shows are 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 45-minute program. Children are welcome to attend.
Parking Changes
Parking permits are required and may be purchased for $3 at ticket kiosks located by the flagpoles and gym. (Violators will be ticketed and/or towed)
When :Tue Feb 7, 2011 6:30-8PM Where: Margaret Scott Elementary School
14700 NE Sacramento
Portland OR Get Map!
Save the Date
Wilkes Community Group is holding their February Board Meeting on Tuesday Feb 7th from 6:30-8PM at the Margret Scott Elementary School Library.
Agenda
6:30 PM Call to order
Minutes - Joyce Ley, Secretary
Treasurer’s Report
Police Report - Neighborhood Response Teams:
East Precinct - Louis Seals, Tim Mast, Steve Albert
North Precinct - Eric Zajac, Kelly Kindrick, Pete McConnell, Miguel Olmos, Brad Kula
6:45 PM Discussion and vote for Movies in the Park special donations account
7:00 PM Recap from Joyce Ley on what’s happening at the Wilkes Creek Headwaters New Park site
7:15 PM bigail Cermak from the Brownfield Program will explore possible grant options for use towards developing a master plan for the Wilkes Creek Headwaters New Park site
7:55 PM Movie in the Park announcements
8:00 PM Adjourn
Board meetings are open to the public. All are welcome to attend.
When: Wed Jan 19, 2012 6PM-8:30PM Where: Gresham City Hall
Oregon Trail Conference Room
1333 NW Eastman Pky Get Map!
Share Your Opinion
Join us to provide your comments on draft Downtown Development Code changes.
Issues include floor area ratio (the minimum amount of building required on each lot), streets and sidewalks, minimum parking standards and building design standards.
The Downtown Plan Review project seeks to remove obstacles to Downtown development while retaining the vision of Downtown as: a center for jobs and housing; a thriving and unique entertainment, nightlife and shopping district; and a visually interesting place with buildings and streetscapes of high design quality.
When: Mon Jan 23, 2012 6:30PM-9PM Where: Gresham City Hall
Springwater Trail Room
1333 NW Eastman Pky Get Map!
Improving Efficiency
The Planning Commission will hold a work session on Monday Jan. 23 to review the discussion draft of code amendments. These amendments create a land use classification system, reconsider how community service uses are categorized and reviewed, and update the Staff Interpretation process.
When: Jan 23-25, 2012 7-8PM Where: Multiple locations:
Walt Morey Middle School
HB Lee Middle School
Reynolds Middle School
You're Invited!
The Reynolds School Board has selected McPherson & Jacobson, LLC, Executive Recruitment and Development to assist it in selecting superintendent candidates for the board to interview.
The board is soliciting input from district staff, parents, students and the community as part of the search, and has scheduled community forums with the consultants on the following dates.
The following forums are open to all:
Monday, Jan 23, 7-8 PM Walt Morey Middle School Library, 2801 SW Lucas Ave, Troutdale
Tuesday, Jan 24, 7-8 PM HB Lee Middle School Library, 1121 NE 172nd Ave
Wednesday, Jan 25, 7-8 PM Reynolds Middle School cafeteria, 1200 NE 201st Ave, Fairview (in Spanish)
When: Wed Jan 25, 2012 3-5PM Where: Rosewood Cafe
609 SE 162nd Ave (just south of Stark next to Sam's Restaurant)
Portland, OR Get Map!
Building Community - Neighbors helping neighbors
We need your participation in the next phase of the Rosewood Neighborhood Prosperity Initiative, a project with Portland Development Commission to support the emerging Rosewood business district.
Join us this Wednesday, January 25th from 3-5pm for a visioning workshop. We will discuss and outline a vision for increasing the economic competitiveness of Rosewood. It is crucial at this stage to have a diverse range of perspectives and participation. Nick Sauvie from Rose Community Development Corporation will facilitate and we will have a Spanish interpreter to assist our conversation.
We hope you can make it! This work is in conjunction with our public safety efforts and is an important part of bringing in the resources that we need for long-term improvement in the Rosewood community. Thank you for continuing to be involved in Rosewood!
When: Tue Dec 20, 2011 5:30PM-7PM Where: Gresham City Hall
Council Chambers
1333 NW Eastman Pkwy
Gresham, OR Get Map!
Meet the Artists
Join us for an Artists Reception of local and regional artists as we celebrate the Latin Influence art on exhibit at the City of Gresham Visual Arts Gallery. View their work. Meet the artists. Visitors will enjoy live music and light refreshments as they view the exhibit.
The exhibit will be open for viewing beginning Tuesday, December 6, 2011 in the Gresham Visual Arts Gallery at the address above.
When: Wed Nov 9, 2011 11AM Where: All Broadcast Media
Nationwide
A nationwide live test of the emergency alert system is planned for 11:00AM Pacific Standard Time (2:00PM EST) on Wednesday, Nov 9th.
The three-minute test will go out on radios and TVs, briefly interrupting normal programming.
The test is different than other tests in that it will present itself as an actual emergency announcement, not a test. Doing so allows the Federal Communications Commission and Federal Emergency Management Agency to test reliability of different parts of the emergency notification system chain.
Officials stress that though it will appear there is a real emergency, it is only a test.
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!
