Announcement

Get involved, Make a difference When: Wed, Aug 05, 2020 6:30PM-8:00PM Where: Gresham City Hall Council Chambers 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.

For more information about this event, contact Jamie Thomes, Planning Technician at 503-618-2842 or Jamie.Thomes@GreshamOregon.gov.

Let's Go Walking! When: Thu, Aug 06, 2020 10AM-5PM- Where: Meet at trailhead Get Map!

Hiking during COVID-19 pandemic

• All participants must wear facial masks and practice social distancing during Senior Healthy Hikers group events.
• We will no longer carpool to the trailhead. Participants are responsible for their own transportation.
• Driving directions (with the beginning point at Gresham City Hall) will be distributed at least three days prior to the event.

Hike details

• Distance: About 5 miles
• Difficulty: Difficult
• Elevation gain: 1,200 feet
• Trail conditions: Forest trail with rocks and roots
• Round-trip travel: 84 miles

This hike on Bald Mountain is on the west side of Mt. Hood, up Lolo Pass Road. The trailhead starts at 3,900-foot elevation and climbs to 5,100-foot elevation. There are stunning views of Mt. Hood, wildflower meadows, and alpine streams. For the first half mile, the trail is rocky with exposed roots, climbing through old growth forest before joining the Timberline Trail. Soon there are views of the Muddy Fork of the Sandy River valley 2,000 feet below and wildflower meadows, with Mt. Hood just across the valley. We will have lunch at one of the view points. The trail passes through forested sections and open meadows.

Bring a lunch, snacks, and water. Hiking shoes/boots required. Sunscreen and insect repellent are also recommended. A National Forest Pass is required to park at the trailhead. The road for the last 1.5 miles to the trailhead is gravel, with some potholes, but four-wheel drive is not necessary.

For more information about this hike please contact Linda Matthews at 503-766-9443 or lindaraematthews@gmail.com.

Senior Healthy Hikers asks that participants be 50 or older. A couple wishing to hike is welcome if one member of the couple is 50 or better.

Pets are not permitted on our hikes or walks.

Senior Healthy Hikers member guidelines

Saturday's thru October When: Sat, Aug 08, 2020 8:30AM-2PM Where: Arts Plaza NE 3rd Street and NE Hood Avenue Get Map!

Oregon's Stay Home, Save Lives order allows farmers markets to operate. The Gresham Farmers' Market will open for the season with a limited number of vendors and strict COVID-19 physical distancing and safety measures in place.

At the market safety measures

• Do not visit the market if you you are feeling unwell.
• Only one person per household should visit the market.
• Wear a mask.
• Bring a shopping list.
• Stay at least 6 feet away from anyone not in your household.
• No socializing in the market for now.
• Do not touch items before buying.
• Shop quickly.
• No dogs; service animals only.

Visit the Gresham Farmers' Market website for more information.

Get involved, Make a difference When: Mon, Aug 10, 2020 6:30PM-8:30PM Where: Gresham City Hall Council Chambers 1333 NW Eastman Pky Get Map!

The Planning Commission advises City Council on long-range, comprehensive planning and land use issues within the city.

For more information about this event, contact Amanda Lunsford, Administrative Analyst at 503-618-2235 or Amanda.Lunsford@GreshamOregon.gov.

When: Mon, Aug 10, 2020 7PM-8PM Where: Online event

Gresham's Center for the Arts Foundation presents the annual free Music Mondays concert series on Monday evenings in July and August.

In collaboration with MetroEast Community Media, this year's concerts will come to you via live streaming.

How to watch and listen

Concerts will be streamed online:

• facebook.com/GCFTA
• metroeast.org/tv-videos

Performance schedule

To celebrate the 11th anniversary during this challenging time, we bring you an amazing list of local musicians.

• July 6 - Timothy James: 2019 Music Monday favorite of R&B and blues
• July 13 - Sonny Hess Band: Female-driven blues
• July 20 - Kaloku and the Krew: Hawaiian Reggae
• July 27 - Rich Layton & Tough Town: Texas-style blues
• August 3 - Bobby & Friends: Country through the years
• August 10 - Bayou Boyz: Zydeco sounds
• August 17 - Remedy: Classic rock through the 70s, 80s and 90s
• August 24 - Mosaique: Featuring torch and jazz vocalist Thea Enos
• August 31 - Patrick Lamb: Portland touring star in pop, blues and contemporary jazz

Thank you to sponsors: Weston Kia, Clackamas County Bank, Michael McKeel DMD, KMO Real Estate and City of Gresham for helping to bring the resources together for the virtual programming.

For more information, contact the Center for the Arts Foundation at centerartsfoundation@gmail.com or Sue O'Halloran at 503-489-1157.

Public Welcome. Get Involved! When: Tue, Aug 11, 2020 7PM-8:45PM Where: Online meeting via Zoom

Please note, this is a Zoom meeting. For additional information about this meeting or how to attend via Zoom, please visit the Coalition webpage, and view the agenda.

For more information about the Coalition of Gresham Neighborhood Associations, contact Carol Rulla, Coalition President, at 503-663-1466 or crullaor@gmail.com.

Saturday's thru October When: Sat, Aug 15, 2020 8:30AM-2PM Where: Arts Plaza NE 3rd Street and NE Hood Avenue Get Map!

Oregon's Stay Home, Save Lives order allows farmers markets to operate. The Gresham Farmers' Market will open for the season with a limited number of vendors and strict COVID-19 physical distancing and safety measures in place.

At the market safety measures

• Do not visit the market if you you are feeling unwell.
• Only one person per household should visit the market.
• Wear a mask.
• Bring a shopping list.
• Stay at least 6 feet away from anyone not in your household.
• No socializing in the market for now.
• Do not touch items before buying.
• Shop quickly.
• No dogs; service animals only.

Visit the Gresham Farmers' Market website for more information.

Get involved, Make a difference When: Mon, Aug 17, 2020 4:30PM-6:30PM Where: Gresham City Hall Springwater Trail Conference Rm 1333 NW Eastman Pky Get Map!

The Urban Forestry Subcommittee advises the City Council and staff about tree preservation, tree species, and for the City's street tree list and trees to be designated to the City's significant tree list.

For more information about this event, contact Tina Osterink, Natural Resources Planner at 503-618-2392 or Tina.Osterink@GreshamOregon.gov.

When: Mon, Aug 17, 2020 7PM-8PM Where: Online event

Gresham's Center for the Arts Foundation presents the annual free Music Mondays concert series on Monday evenings in July and August.

In collaboration with MetroEast Community Media, this year's concerts will come to you via live streaming.

How to watch and listen

Concerts will be streamed online:

• facebook.com/GCFTA
• metroeast.org/tv-videos

Performance schedule

To celebrate the 11th anniversary during this challenging time, we bring you an amazing list of local musicians.

• July 6 - Timothy James: 2019 Music Monday favorite of R&B and blues
• July 13 - Sonny Hess Band: Female-driven blues
• July 20 - Kaloku and the Krew: Hawaiian Reggae
• July 27 - Rich Layton & Tough Town: Texas-style blues
• August 3 - Bobby & Friends: Country through the years
• August 10 - Bayou Boyz: Zydeco sounds
• August 17 - Remedy: Classic rock through the 70s, 80s and 90s
• August 24 - Mosaique: Featuring torch and jazz vocalist Thea Enos
• August 31 - Patrick Lamb: Portland touring star in pop, blues and contemporary jazz

Thank you to sponsors: Weston Kia, Clackamas County Bank, Michael McKeel DMD, KMO Real Estate and City of Gresham for helping to bring the resources together for the virtual programming.

For more information, contact the Center for the Arts Foundation at centerartsfoundation@gmail.com or Sue O'Halloran at 503-489-1157.

Get Involved. Make a Difference When: Tue, Aug 18, 2020 10AM-11AM Where: Online meeting via Zoom

How to attend the meeting

• For meeting log-in/call-in information, please see the meeting agenda on the Council Meeting Agendas and Videos page.
• If you're unable to access the meeting via Zoom, you may contact the City Recorder at 503-618-2697 by 10:00 am on the Monday before the meeting so the City can provide alternate arrangements.

How to provide testimony

• To testify during a Council meeting, provide testimony in writing to City Recorder Susanjoy Wright at Susanjoy.Wright@GreshamOregon.gov 24 hours before the meeting to allow the testimony to be forwarded to the City Council.
• If you're unable to provide written comments in advance, or are unable to access the meeting via Zoom, notify the City Recorder at 503-618-2697 24 hours in advance of the meeting so we can provide alternate arrangements.

General meeting information

Regular Council meetings allow necessary City business to be dealt with, such as citizen recognition, citizen advisory committee reports, bid awards, resolutions, ordinances, public hearings, etc.

For more information contact the City Recorder at 503-618-2697.

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