Announcement

search for: When: Thu, Dec 06, 2018 6:30PM-8:30PM Where: Gresham City Hall Conference Rm HR Training 1333 NW Eastman Pky Get Map!

The Transportation Subcommittee advises the Gresham City Council in the ongoing development of a comprehensive transportation network that will improve the safety and livability of Gresham.

For more information about this event, contact Katherine Kelly, Comprehensive Planning Manger at 503-618-2110 or Katherine.Kelly@GreshamOregon.gov.

Travel Back in Time When: Fri, Dec 07, 2018 12PM-5PM Where: Zimmerman House 17111 NE Sandy Blvd. Get Map!

Volunteers are decorating the 1874 Historic Zimmerman House to celebrate the holiday season, and well have every room decorated for you.

The house was home to three generations of the Zimmerman Family. Their furnishings and personal articles remain in this two-story Victorian home, with ten rooms open to the public.

This year there will be a mix of holiday decorations brought in to add sparkle to the house and blended with a variety of Zimmerman family memorabilia from china to postcards to fashions to quilts.

Tours will be on the following Fridays and Saturdays from noon to 5:00 pm:

• Nov. 30 and Dec. 1
• Dec. 7 and 8
• Dec. 14 and 15

Admission is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors/teens and free for children under 13 and East County Historical Organization (ECHO) members. Parking is free, but space is limited, so please carpool or take TriMet bus line 21-Sandy Blvd/223rd.

For more information please email info@echohistory.org, call 503-618-0946 or visit echohistory.org.

Let's Hoop It Up! When: Sat, Dec 08, 2018 8PM-12 am Where: Friends of the Children 424 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 Friends of the Children at 424 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

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

Registration form

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

Wow! Hear 300 Tubas! When: Sat Dec 08, 2018 1:30PM-3PM Where: Pioneer Courthouse Square 701 SW 6th Ave Downtown Portland Get Map!

Downtown will pulse with the melodic sounds of big brass as nearly 300 tubas play in unison for the 28th Annual Tuba Christmas Concert in the heart of downtown. This seasonal performance is FREE for the

Register now to play in Tuba Christmas! Click HERE to register.

For more information on Tuba Christmas, visit tubachristmas.com.

Visit With Santa! When: Sat, Dec 08, 2018 10AM-4PM Where: Gresham History Museum 410 North Main Street Get Map!

Photos with Santa schedule:

• Nov. 24 10:00 am 4:00 pm
• Dec. 1 10:00 am 4:00 pm
• Dec. 8 10:00 am 4:00 pm
• Dec. 15 10:00 am 4:00 pm
• Dec. 16 Noon 4:00 pm

Free crafts while you wait.

Pricing:

• $15 for 4x6 photo
• $10 for digital file
• $20 for both

Museum members get 10% off.

All proceeds benefit the Gresham Historical Society.

For more information about this event, contact Evan Smiley at 503-667-0347 or director@greshamhistorical.org.

Travel Back in Time When: Sat, Dec 08, 2018 12PM-5PM Where: Zimmerman House 17111 NE Sandy Blvd. Get Map!

Volunteers are decorating the 1874 Historic Zimmerman House to celebrate the holiday season, and well have every room decorated for you.

The house was home to three generations of the Zimmerman Family. Their furnishings and personal articles remain in this two-story Victorian home, with ten rooms open to the public.

This year there will be a mix of holiday decorations brought in to add sparkle to the house and blended with a variety of Zimmerman family memorabilia from china to postcards to fashions to quilts.

Tours will be on the following Fridays and Saturdays from noon to 5:00 pm:

• Nov. 30 and Dec. 1
• Dec. 7 and 8
• Dec. 14 and 15

Admission is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors/teens and free for children under 13 and East County Historical Organization (ECHO) members. Parking is free, but space is limited, so please carpool or take TriMet bus line 21-Sandy Blvd/223rd.

For more information please email info@echohistory.org, call 503-618-0946 or visit echohistory.org.

Get involved, Make a difference When: Mon, Dec 10, 2018 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 Tammy Richardson, Planning Technician at 503-618-2401 or Tammy.Richardson@GreshamOregon.gov.

Neighborhood Board Meeting When: Mon Dec 10, 2018 6:30PM-8PM Canceled Where: 17104 NE Oregon St Portland, OR Get Map!

Board meetings are now scheduled for the 2nd Monday each month 6:30PM
For more information please contact: info@wilkeseastna.org

Upcoming Meetings

• Jan 14, 2019
• Feb 22, 2019
• Mar 11, 2019*
• Apr 08, 2019
• May 13, 2019
• Jun 10, 2019

  * Public Meetings

Wilkes East Neighborhood
PO Box 536
Fairview, OR 97024

Public Welcome. Get Involved! When: Tue, Dec 11, 2018 7PM-8:30PM Where: Gresham City Hall Oregon Trail Rm 1333 NW Eastman Pky Get Map!

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

Get involved, Make a difference When: Wed, Dec 12, 2018 7PM-9PM Where: Gresham City Hall Oregon Trail Conference Rm 1333 NW Eastman Pky. Get Map!

The Gresham Redevelopment Commission Advisory Committee (GRDCAC) meets as needed on the second Wednesday of the month at 7:00 pm.

The GRDCAC advises the Gresham Redevelopment Commission (GRDC) on the implementation of Rockwood-West Gresham Urban Renewal plans.

For more information, please contact Amy Evans, Urban Renewal Administrative Assistant II, at 503-618-3208 or Amy.Evans@GreshamOregon.gov.