Announcement

Let's Go Walking! When: Tue, Jan 28, 2020 9AM-5PM Where: Meet at Gresham City Hall 1333 NW Eastman Pky Get Map!

• Distance: 4.5 miles
• Difficulty: Moderate
• Elevation gain: 400 feet
• Trail conditions: Forest trail
• Round-trip travel: MAX light rail
• All-day MAX ticket: $5 (under age 65) or $2.50 (age 65 and over)

We will take the MAX train from Gresham City Hall to the Zoo station. We will hike approximately 4.5 miles on the Wildwood Trail, through the Arboretum, to the new bridge across Burnside, and return on the same path, passing the Japanese Gardens and the Vietnam Memorial. We will then take the MAX downtown and stop at a restaurant for lunch.

Trails may be muddy, but are in otherwise good shape in this part of the park. Bring water and snacks for the trail. Wear sturdy walking shoes. Poles are optional.

For more information about this hike please contact Bob Criteser at 503-807-1160 or bocr41@gmail.com or Sandy Anderson at 503-761-1375.

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

When: Tue, Jan 28, 2020 5PM-7PM Where: Gresham City Hall Conference Rm 1A 1333 NW Eastman Pky Get Map!

The Community Enhancement Advisory Committee will meet to make its final funding decisions for the Fiscal Year 2020-21 grant applications.

For more information about this meeting, contact Joe Walsh at 503-618-2372.

During extremely cold weather or winter storms, staying warm and safe can be a challenge.

Winter storms can bring cold temperatures, strong winds, power failures, loss of communications, and icy roads.

Here's a list of groceries and emergency supplies you need in case of snow.

Items that don’t require refrigeration or heat to prepare

• Nut butters, jams and jellies
• Fresh fruits and vegetables
• Dried fruits and nuts
• Juices (particularly those that are not commonly found in the refrigerator section of the supermarket)
• Breads, muffins, bagels, tortillas
• Dry cereal or granola
• Canned milk or non-dairy milk in aseptic cartons
• Protein bars and protein shakes
• Jarred sauces such as salsa, ketchup, or mustard.
• Pickles or foods preserved in vinegar
• Hard cheeses, such as cheddar, Swiss, provolone and parmesan, processed cheeses, and Edam (just make sure the cheese is well wrapped and sealed)

Other items to add to your list if you don’t have them

• A non-electric can opener
• Charcoal or propane for the outdoor grill
• Pet food
• Kitty litter
• Paper towels, paper plates, and plastic utensils (useful if the power goes out and you can’t wash dishes)
• Toilet paper
• Water (1 gal per person per 3 days)

Other storm essentials

• Rock salt for melting ice on sidewalks and driveway
• An ice scraper for your car’s windshield
• A sturdy snow shovel
• Foam insulation covers for exterior faucets
• First-aid kit
• Flashlight, with batteries
• Extra batteries, just in case

Good to have on hand when you’re going to be cooped-up

• Favorite baking supplies for cookies and quickbread (flour, sugar, salt, eggs, butter)
• Cartons of chicken or vegetable broth for making soup (a good excuse to use up what’s already in your vegetable bin)
• Canned soup
• Comfort food (mac ‘n’ cheese, pasta, potatoes. yum)
• Favorite snacks (popcorn, chips, etc.)
• Apple cider
• Coffee and tea
• Wine and beer
• Liquor

Now that you're ready you can relax and enjoy a snow day!

Source: The Oregonian/Oregonlive.com

Let's Kick Ball! When: Sun, Dec 01, 2019 5PM-7PM Where: Friends of the Children Gym 424 NE 172nd Ave. Get Map!

Indoor Sunday Futsal youth recreation is open to all students in grades 6-12 on Sunday from 5:00-7:00 pm at the Friends of the Children gym.

• Free
• Open to boys and girls in grades 6-12
• Learn new skills, make new friends, play futsal
• Participants must bring a signed waiver to play
• Adult supervision and mentorship provided by Active Children Portland volunteers

For more information, email Ricki Ruiz at Ricardo.Ruiz@GreshamOregon.gov or call 503-583-0771.

Futsal flier and waiver

Read more about Sunday Futsal.

A Travel Guide to our Moon When: Tue, Dec 03, 2019 6PM-8:15PM Where: MHCC Planetarium Sky Theater 26000 SE Stark Street Get Map!

Tuesday shows are at 6 p.m. and 7:15 p.m.

Admission is only $5.
MHCC students (with valid ID) and children 17 and under are $2.

All shows are presented under a realistic representation of the night sky, featuring the latest galactic, stellar and planetary images.

The Sky Theater is wheelchair accessible.

2019-20 MHCC Planetarium Sky Theater Schedule:

Planetarium shows are generally on the first Tuesday and on the second Friday of each month (with exceptions during November and January).

More Info
For more info visit: http://www.mhcc.edu/Planetarium

Public Meeting When: Tue, Dec 03, 2019 6PM-8PM Where: Gresham City Hall Council Chambers 1333 NW Eastman Pky Get Map!

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. Regular Council meetings are streamed live on the City's website at GreshamOregon.gov/Videos.

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

Read more about Council meetings.

Get involved, Make a difference When: Wed, Dec 04, 2019 6:30PM-8:30PM 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 Amanda Lunsford at 503-618-2235 or Amanda.Lunsford@GreshamOregon.gov.

Let's Go Walking! When: Thu, Dec 05, 2019 9AM-5PM Where: Meet at Gresham City Hall 1333 NW Eastman Pky Get Map!

• Distance: 2.5 miles
• Difficulty: Moderate
• Elevation gain: 320 feet
• Trail conditions: Wide, flat gravel walkway to 1/4-mile, then forest trail with some exposed rocks. Trail can be muddy during/after rain. Part of the trail is narrow and steep at times.
• Round-trip travel: 70
• Suggested donation per rider: $7

Wahclella Falls trail recently reopened after the Eagle Creek fire. It is a short hike with two waterfalls, three foot bridges and one set of stairs of around 20 steps. The first part of the trail is flat to the first footbridge. It is under cover of cottonwoods, alders, big leaf maples and Douglas firs. There is small dam and a fish ladder managed by Bonneville Fish Hatchery. Munra Falls is on the side of the first wooden bridge. The trail narrows and climbs up to the highest point of the trail; alongside are steep drops to the right of the trail with views of the creek below. After a couple of switchbacks we come to the second bridge over the creek. From here you start to see enormous boulders on both sides of the creek. The trail climbs up past huge boulders to the third footbridge and a close-up view of Wahclella Falls, which falls into the amphitheater. There you see the power of the 65-foot waterfall. We'll have lunch at Bridgeside Restaurant in Cascade Locks.

Bring water and snacks for the trail and sturdy hiking shoes and poles are recommended. There are
portable toilets at the trail head.

For more information about this hike please contact Kuldip Dhadwal at 805-509-0697 or kuldipdhadwal@hotmail.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

Let's Hoop It Up! When: Fri, Dec 06, 2019 6PM-10PM Where: H.B. Lee Middle School 1121 NE 172nd Ave. Get Map!

Middle school and high school youth can attend free basketball practice, skill building and game play on Friday nights at H.B. Lee Middle School, 1121 NE 172nd Ave.

• Open to boys and girls in grades 6-12
• Learn new skills, make new friends, play basketball.
• Adult supervision and mentorship provided by the Portland Opportunities Industrialization Center (POIC).
• Sponsored by the City of Gresham.

Schedule

• 6:00 - 8:00 pm for grades 6-8
• 8:00 - 10:00 pm for grades 9-12

Registration form

For more information, visit our basketball page or contact Coach Michael Magnum at 503-975-2929.

A Travel Guide to our Moon When: Fri, Dec 06, 2019 6PM-8:15PM Where: MHCC Planetarium Sky Theater 26000 SE Stark Street Get Map!

Tuesday shows are at 6 p.m. and 7:15 p.m.

Admission is only $5.
MHCC students (with valid ID) and children 17 and under are $2.

All shows are presented under a realistic representation of the night sky, featuring the latest galactic, stellar and planetary images.

The Sky Theater is wheelchair accessible.

2019-20 MHCC Planetarium Sky Theater Schedule:

Planetarium shows are generally on the first Tuesday and on the second Friday of each month (with exceptions during November and January).

More Info
For more info visit: http://www.mhcc.edu/Planetarium