When: Sat, Mar 04, 2017 2PM-3PM Where: Gresham Historical Society Museum
410 North Main Avenue Get Map!
The Gresham Historical Society Museum welcomes you to our first lecture of the 2017 history lecture series. Our collections manager, Silvie Andrews will be presenting on the topic of recreation and leisure in Gresham. This lecture is a companion to our newest exhibit of the same name. Come and find out more about the several items from our collection used in the exhibit and the research behind this topic.
There will be light refreshments and admission is free.
For more information about this event, contact Matt Holland at 503-661-0347 or ghsholland@gmail.com.
When: Mon Mar 13, 2017 7PM-9PM (New date! 2nd Monday) Where: Albertina Kerr, Gresham Campus
Building "CI"
(small bldg, center north on property)
722 NE 162nd Av
Gresham, OR Get Map!
Neighborhood Meeting, Everyone's Invited
Join Your Neighbors. Get involved. Make a difference!
Save the date
Be sure to save Monday, Mar 13th at 7PM for the Wilkes East Neighborhood 2017 Spring Meeting. The meeting will be held at Albertina Kerr, 722 NE 162nd Av, Building "CI" (small bldg, center north on property), Gresham OR. Get map!
Guests & Topics
Speakers for the March 13th meeting include: Steve Fancher, City of Gresham, Transportation Department to explain the new Utility Tax and pothole repairs; Deborah Kafoury, Multnomah County Chair to update us on the homeless shelters in and around our neighborhood; & hopefully our new Chief of Police Robin Sellers to speak about crime & her goals for our community.
Seeking Board Members. Are you motivated, passionate, creative?
Did you know you can become a Member-at-Large at any time? Being a Board Member is a great opportunity and experience for any neighbor, whether you’ve been on a board before or you're considering the idea for the first time. No experience required. Info here! or contact any board member.
Who should attend?
This meeting is open to all residents and businesses in the Wilkes East Neighborhood!
New design for WIlkes Elementary School, 170th & Wilkes Rd, Gresham OR. Completion date: Sep 2018
Join Your Neighbors as We Kick-off the New School
When: Tues Mar 14, 2017 6PM-7PM Where: Wilkes Elementary School
17020 NE Wilkes Rd Get Map!
With designs complete three new elementary schools and Reynolds High School are nearly ready to progress into construction. Wilkes, Troutdale and Fairview elementary schools will be replaced with new schools on the existing sites. RHS will receive significant renovations and additions. Students will remain in their schools while construction is underway. All schools will be ready by fall 2018. Visit www.reynolds.k12.or.us/bondprojects
When: Wed, Mar 15, 2017 6:30PM-8PM Where: Gresham City Hall
Oregon Trail Rm
1333 NW Eastman Pky Get Map!
The Design Commission is the primary advising subcommittee to the City Council on design excellence for the built environment of the city. The Commission assists in the development and application of design standards and guidelines, and will conduct hearings as necessary to ensure that proposed public and private projects achieve these standards.
When: Sat Dec 10, 2016 10AM-2PM Where: Gresham History Museum
410 N Main Av
Downtown Gresham Get Map!
Come Join Us!
Haven't you heard? Santa Claus is taking time out of his busy schedule to drop by the Gresham History Museum to take photos with our visitors!
The Museum will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m for photos with Santa, enjoy hot cider and cookies, plus a craft table and a fully stocked gift shop to supply your holiday shopping needs.
Dates and Times
Nov 26, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Nov 27, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Dec 03, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Dec 10, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Dec 17, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Dec 18, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Pricing
4"x6" print: $10
8"x10" print: $20 (digital copy included with purchase)
High-res digital copy: $10
4"x6" print AND high-res digital file: $13
Happy Holidays!
More Info?
Call Gresham History Museum at 503-661-0347, or visit the Gresham History Museum website
When: Sat Dec 17, 2016 10AM-2PM Where: Gresham History Museum
410 N Main Av
Downtown Gresham Get Map!
Come Join Us!
Haven't you heard? Santa Claus is taking time out of his busy schedule to drop by the Gresham History Museum to take photos with our visitors!
The Museum will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m for photos with Santa, enjoy hot cider and cookies, plus a craft table and a fully stocked gift shop to supply your holiday shopping needs.
Dates and Times
Nov 26, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Nov 27, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Dec 03, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Dec 10, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Dec 17, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Dec 18, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Pricing
4"x6" print: $10
8"x10" print: $20 (digital copy included with purchase)
High-res digital copy: $10
4"x6" print AND high-res digital file: $13
Happy Holidays!
More Info?
Call Gresham History Museum at 503-661-0347, or visit the Gresham History Museum website
Looking for fun things to do with family or friends? Revel in the holiday spirit with these events and activities. Be sure to check-out our last link for an extensive list of Holiday happenings!
Alpenrose Storybook Lane Weekends, Dec 1-Dec 17, Fri 3-6PM, Sat-Sun 11AM-6PM, 6149 SW Shattuck. A family tradition for more than fifty years. Alpenrose's old western town is transformed into a winter wonderland in nostalgic Storybook Lane. Visit with Santa. Bring a donation for Oregon Food Bank. FREE! [Top]
Lights on Peacock Lane Nightly, Dec 15-Dec 31 6PM-11PM, SE 40th & Stark. Since the 1920s, each house on Peacock Lane has been decorating for Christmas. Tudors style houses are adorned with sparkling lights, nativity scenes, rotating Christmas trees plus Santa, Frosty and the gang. FREE! [Top]
Pittock Mansion Christmas Daily, Nov 20-Dec 31, 10AM-4PM, Pittock Mansion, 3229 NW Pittock Home to Portland pioneers Henry and Georgiana Pittock, pioneer owners of the Oregonian newpaper, this beautiful mansion is decorated will all the splendor of the holiday season. Adults $11. Children six and under free. [Top]
Portland's Holiday Express 2017 Tickets Sold Out. Watch us from Oaks Park! Weekends, Nov-Dec. Holiday Express trains leave from the Oaks Station at Oaks Amusement Park. Join Santa on a steam powered railroad adventure along the scenic Willamette River. Tickets $19-$16 adult, $12.50-$9.50 children (under 12), $58-$46 Family 4 pack. 40 minutes. Visit ORHF website for tickets. [Top]
Oregon ZooLights Nightly, Nov 24 -Jan 07, 5PM-9PM, Oregon Zoo.It wouldn't be the holidays in Portland without a visit to ZooLights, returning this year train rides and over a 1.5 million LED light experience. Adults $14.95/$9.95. Children (3-11) $9.95/$4.95. [Top]
WinterWonderland at PIR Nightly, 5:30PM-9:30PM, Nov 24-Dec 26, Portland Intl Raceway Recognized as the "Largest Holiday Light Show West of the Mississippi", the 25th annual Winter Wonderland will grab your attention with glimmers and glows around every corner. $20 car. [Top]
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!
