When: Wed, Jul 08, 2020 6PM-8PM Where: Gresham City Hall
Conference Rm 1A
1333 NW Eastman Pky Get Map!
The Historic Resources Subcommittee maintains an inventory of historic landmarks in Gresham, reviews and recommends a decision on proposed actions to alter or demolish structures on the adopted inventory, and participates in special projects and events that increase public awareness or provide education on historic preservation.
For more information about this event, contact Mary Phillips, Senior City Planner at 503-618-2610 or Mary.Phillips@GreshamOregon.gov.
When: Sat, Jul 11, 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.
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 - Sons of Trees: Latin rhythms
July 20 - Kolukoo: Hawaiian Reggae
July 27 - Rich Layton: Texas-style blues
August 10 - Bayou Boys: Zydeco sounds
August 17 - Remedy: Classic rock through the 70s, 80s and 90s
August 24 - Mosaic: 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.
When: Mon Jul 13, 2020 6:30PM-7:30PM
Online meeting via Zoom Contact for details.
Board meetings are now scheduled for the 2nd Monday each month 6:30PM
For more information please contact: info@wilkeseastna.org
Upcoming Meetings
Aug 10, 2020 *
Sep 14, 2020
Oct 12, 2020
Nov 09, 2020 *
Dec 14, 2020
* Public Meeting
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Wilkes East Neighborhood
17104 NE Oregon St
Portland OR 97230
Policy Development meetings are informal sessions to review programs, receive progress reports on programs or projects, or to receive other information from staff. The Council periodically holds policy development meetings jointly with citizen advisory committees to discuss policy issues.
For more information contact the City Recorder's Office at 503-618-2697.
When: Wed, Jul 15, 2020 6:30PM-8PM 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.
When: Wed, Jul 15, 2020 10AM-12PM Where: Meet at Main City Park
219 South Main Ave. 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 3.5 miles
Difficulty: Easy/moderate
Elevation gain: 100 feet
Trail conditions: Paved sidewalks
This is a walk around Gresham.s southeast neighborhoods. Gresham has more than 46 registered significant trees. We will visit 15 of them on our 3.5-mile walk. Retired Pinewood Nursery owner, Judy Berg, will be available to answer your questions.
Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring rain gear if necessary. Masks are required and social distancing practiced. Bring water and a snack to eat on the walk. We will return to Gresham.s Main City Park to socialize and eat our sack lunches; this part of the walk is optional.
For more information about this hike please contact Howard or Judy Berg at 503-665-8008 or howardbergate@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.
When: Wed, Jul 15, 2020 7PM-9PM Where: Gresham City Hall
1333 NW Eastman Pky Get Map!
The Finance Committee advises Council on City financial matters. Finance Committee meetings take place on the third Wednesday of the month from 7:00 - 9:00 pm at Gresham City Hall.
For more information about the Finance Committee or about this meeting, contact Sharron Monohon, Budget and Financial Planning Director, at 503-618-2890 or Sharron.Monohon@GreshamOregon.gov.
When: Sat, Jul 18, 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.
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!
