Community

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

Like to garden, but no place to grow? Reserve Your Spot Nadaka Nature Park community gardens will be open in time for the 2015 gardening season!

Hurry before they're gone!
The City of Gresham's community garden program is pleased to announce that the new Nadaka Nature Park & Garden will be open in time for the 2015 gardening season! Located at NE 175th & Glisan (Next to St Aidans Church), there will be a Grand Opening Celebration on April 4th. People who live or work within Gresham city limits (even if the mailing address says Portland) may register for a 200 sq ft plot for only $25/ season (limit 1 per household). Six ADA-Accessible raised beds are also available to gardeners with disabilities.

Details are available at: http://greshamoregon.gov/gardens. To register, go online to: https://apm.activecommunities.com/greshamoregon/Home or go in person to Gresham City Hall, 1333 NW Eastman Pky (Get Map!), first floor utilities desk.

SUN- Schools Uniting Neighborhoods. Year-round after-school mentorship in math, reading, science and more.

By Lee Orr, SUN Coordinator
HB Lee Middle School

The H.B. Lee MFS (Metropolitan Family Service) SUN (Schools Uniting Neighborhoods) Community School is one of 27 Community schools that MFS facilitates in North Clackamas and Multnomah County that provide year round extended day academic support and enrichment classes for almost 10,000 students every year. H.B. Lee serves over 350 students each week, of which 225 kids receive free meals and transportation. SUN academic classes include: Math and Reading Academy, Newcomer Academy (for ESL students,) Homework Club, and Study Center. The Newcomer Academy is supported by our partners at IRCO, who provide onsite, afterschool mentorship. We also feature Destination Imagination, a science challenge club offering students opportunities to hone their creative science skills as they tackle new team challenges each week.

Reynolds School District seeks $125M bond for improved security, school replacements, upgrades

By Valerie Tewksbury
Citizens for Safe Reynolds Schools

Measure 26-143 asks Reynolds School District voters to approve a capital bond authorizing $125 million in construction on the May 19, 2015 ballot. This bond is projected to cost $1.56 per $1000, the same tax rate as our patrons’ 2014 Property Tax Bill.

The completion of these projects would improve the learning environment for thousands of our students. Modern spaces cost less to operate and the savings can be used to make additional improvements throughout the district.

Habitat for Humanity, Glisan Gardens, 165th & NE Glisan, Gresham OR. Click to enlarge

Habitat works with qualified, low-income families to help them realize the dream of owning their own home.

Building Homes, Building Lives.
This month, Habitat for Humanity Portland/Metro East breaks ground on Glisan Gardens, located at 165th and northeast Glisan Street, in the Rockwood neighborhood.

The City of Gresham helped Habitat purchase the large 1.64-acre lot, along with Housing and Urban Development HOME and SHOP program funds. The site will become 25 energy efficient homes to local, hardworking families who build and then buy their homes with a 0%-interest mortgage.

Share your point of view and help shape our neighborhood

Join the Board
Being a Member-at-Large 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.

New member will serve with a dynamic, enthusiastic, committed group of other volunteers who work hard on behalf of this neighborhood.

We ask Board members to commit to about 5 hours a month of volunteer time, which includes attending a monthly Board meeting (2nd Monday of every month at 6:30-8pm) and at least one committee meeting per month (about 1.5 hour per month). Joining the board is a one year commitment where you'll gain knowledge that will be relevant even after your time on the Board.

Learn More
To learn more about joining the Board email info@wilkeseastna.org.

"Together WE can make a difference!"

Wilkes Community Group Special Meeting When :Tue Feb 03, 2015 6:30-8:15PM Where: Margaret Scott Elementary School Library 14700 NE Sacramento Portland OR Get Map!

Public Invited!
Wilkes Community Group is hold a Special Meeting, Tuesday Feb 3rd, 6:30PM at Margret Scott Elementary School. Neighbors are invited to attend.

Agenda

• 6:30 Introductions
• 6:35 Police Officer(s) Report
• 6:40 Street Priority Survey
• 6:45 Minutes and Treasurers Report
• 6:50 Reports: Chairs Meeting, Parks, Trains
• 7:00 Margaret Davis - United Neighbors for Reform (UNR)
• 8:05 Setting Agenda for next month
• 8:15 Adjournment and fellowship

Buy Your Valentine a Gift When: Sat Feb 07, 2015 10AM-4PM Where: 150 W Powell Blvd Gresham OR Get Map!

Art Sale and Benefit
Join 13 artists that are showing and selling their work to benefit two of our valuable community non-profit programs: Gresham VFW and the Tsuru Island Japanese Garden.

Buy your valentine a gift at this event and you will also be giving a gift to our community! View event flyer

Meet and learn more about the two community programs this sale supports:

• Gresham VFW: Is working to create a Veteran’s Community Center that will not only house support programs for our Veterans, but also have space available
  to the entire community for events, classes and more.
• Tsuru Island Japanese Garden: Located in Gresham’s Main City Park, dedicated volunteers have transformed this little island, creating a true work of art that will enhance our community for generations to come.