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Johnson Creek
Watershed Wide Event Mar 7th
10 Locations!
When: Saturday, March 7, 2009 9AM-12PM Where: 10 Locations
Johnson Creek Watershed
Portland & Gresham
Watershed Wide Event
Please join us for our 11th Annual Watershed Wide Event with hundreds of volunteers working together to restore a valuable community resource we all share -- Johnson Creek.
Volunteers will gather at 10 different restoration sites throughout the watershed to remove invasive species and plant native plants.
Historically, this has been a very popular event; please sign up early! Register now!
Goodbye Winter -- Hello Spring!
Bring your gloves, and join the fun!
Nadaka Park Clean-Up
Sunday, March 8th 9AM-3PM
When: Sunday Mar 8, 2009 9:00AM - 3:00PM Where: Nadaka Park
NE 176th Ave and NE Pacific St (Click here for a map)
Gresham, OR
Cleanup Info
On Sunday, March 8th from 9AM to 3PM the Wilkes East Neighborhood will be holding another cleanup at Nadaka Park. Winter storms have left a mess in our parks. Come on by, and give us a hand! Spend all day, or whatever time you can. Dress warmly. Bring your gloves, clippers, and yard tools.
If you haven't seen Nadaka Park lately you owe it to yourself to see the many improvements!
About Nadaka Park
Nadaka Park is a lovely 10-acre parcel of "natural area" that includes a walking trail loop, tall trees, native plants, and a beautiful grassy meadow. Nadaka is located in the Wilkes East Neighborhood just north of NE Glisan St. The only public entrance to the park is on NE Pacific St at NE 176th Ave. Directions: from either NE 172nd Ave, or NE 181st Ave, take NE Pacific St to NE 176th Ave. Parking is curbside. Enter through the main gate.
Learn How-To Start Your
Neighborhood Watch
Tuesday, March 10th 7PM
When: Tuesday, March 10, 2009 7PM - 9PM Where: Gresham City Council Chambers
1333 NW Eastman Parkway
The Gresham Police Crime Prevention Unit invites all citizens to participate in a workshop designed to increase crime awareness and identify safety methods that reduce crimes to yourself or within your neighborhood.
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Proposed map and codes changes available for review
When: Tuesday, Dec 16, 2008 3:00PM Where: Council Chambers
Gresham City Hall
1333 NW Eastman Parkway
Proposed changes close to approval
The Planning Commission on November 10, 2008 recommended that the City Council approve the map and code changes proposed as part of the Residential Districts Review project.
Planning Commission suggests staff take another look
The City Council is scheduled to conduct a public hearing at 3:00PM Dec 16, 2008. The Planning Commission suggested staff take another look at the proposed map changes for a few locations. Staff will describe those suggestions and its recommendation to the City Council in the materials for the Dec 16, 2008 meeting.
The Pacific Drive Neighborhood Watch Group met Saturday November 15th at Art & Gail Abbott’s home. Several households were represented and 3 households were added. The group heard a presentation from Glenn Mathew’s about observing and current 'non-activity' in their area.
Kris Freiermuth attended representing the WENA Board and gave an update on upcoming events such as the upcoming Nadaka Park Clean-Up this December (date to be announced), WENA Semi-Annual Meeting next February 16th, and activities in conjunction with the Gresham Police regarding the criminal activity at the corner of NE 162nd & NE Glisan.
The group talked about future meetings & activities including a summer Block Party. Refreshments were served.
Capri Neighborhood Watch
15 Households and about 35 adults and 5 young people met at the Kevin Hansen home for “Soups On.” Desserts and salads were added to Tammy Hanson’s wonderful homemade soups (great for the beautiful Fall day!).
Glenn Mathews, Watch Coordinator, gave an update of the happenings in our Watch area, which were relatively ZERO. Glenn suggested members check out the website CrimeReports.com, to follow crimes in the Gresham area. The group requested this website address be added to the Wilkes East Neighborhood website.
Glenn also recapped those things we need to continue to do:
porch lights on
motion lights kept fresh
locking your car doors
don’t leave anything valuable in the car or around your property
walk through the neighborhood periodically
and, be alert to new people in the area
Glenn says "we must be doing something right, so --- let's keep it up!"
Proposed map and codes changes available for review
When: Monday, Nov 10, 2008 6:30PM - 10:00PM Where: Council Chambers
Gresham City Hall
1333 NW Eastman Parkway
Proposed changes available for review
The Residential Districts Review project is proposing Development Plan Map and Development Code changes. The latest map (and other information) is available at www.tinyurl.com/GreshamCode.
Creating a unified voice for political, economic, and social issues for Rockwood businesses
PRESS RELEASE
September 24, 2008
Rockwood businesses urged to use their voice for change
All Rockwood businesses are being asked to speak out about their interests and concerns through a survey specifically targeted to doing business in Rockwood. The information from Rockwood businesses will be used to develop strategies to advocate for action on issues within the community, and to capitalize on the assets of being located within these boundaries. The Rockwood Business Coalition (RBC) is spearheading this effort.
Car prowler ransacks vehicles in Capri Terrace. Valuables stolen
Prowler ransacks vehicles
Friday night October 17, 2008 several neighbors in the Capri Terrace area of west Gresham (NE 167th, north of NE Glisan) were victims of car prowls, including ransacking and theft.
One lucky neighbor reported that motion sensor lighting and the car's alarm scared the perpetrator(s) away from their vehicle before the prowler could gain access.
Don't be a victim
Capri Terrace Neighborhood Watch coordinator Glenn Mathew said "items we leave in our car might not be of great value to us, but beware that to the criminal, when they see anything (big or small) it is reason enough to commit a crime". Mathew recommends that loose change, CD’s, MP3 players, bags and boxes, even coats not be visable through your car windows.
Keep your eyes open
The best deterrent to neighborhood crime is an active Neighborhood Watch group.
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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!