Announcement

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.

Travel Back in Time When: Fri, Dec 14, 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.

Travel Back in Time When: Sat, Dec 15, 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 15, 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.

Visit With Santa! When: Sat, Dec 15, 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.

Visit With Santa! When: Sun, Dec 16, 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.

When: Sun, Dec 16, 2018 3:30PM-5:30PM Where: MHCC Theater 26000 SE Stark St. Get Map!

The Mt. Hood Pops Orchestra presents a Pops Family Christmas for the holidays.

Purchase tickets online

For more information, visit the Mt. Hood Pops Facebook page or call 503-669-1937. Email mhpotickets@gmail.com

Let's Kick Ball! When: Sun, Dec 16, 2018 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.
• 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.
• Sponsored by the City of Gresham.

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

Read more about Sunday Futsal and print the waiver.

2018 Holiday Activities

Looking for fun things to do with family or friends? Revel in the holiday spirit with these events and activities. Be sure to check-out our last link for an extensive list of Holiday happenings!

• 28th Annual Tuba Christmas Concert
  Sat Dec 08, 2018 1:30-3PM
• Alpenrose Storybook Lane
  Weekends, Nov 30-Dec 16, Fri 3-6PM, Sat-Sun 11AM-6PM
• 2016 Christmas Ship Parade
  Nightly, Nov 30-Dec 20 (Various times)
• Lights on Peacock Lane
  Nightly, Dec 15-Dec 31 6PM-11PM
• Pittock Mansion Christmas
  Daily, Nov 19-Dec 31, 10AM-4PM
• Portland's Holiday Express Get Your Tickets Early!
  Weekends, Nov 23-24, Dec 1-2, Dec 8-9, Dec 15-16
• Oregon ZooLights
  Nightly, Nov 21-Jan 05, 5PM-9PM
• WinterWonderland at PIR
  Nightly, 5PM-11PM, Nov 23-Dec 26
• The Grotto: Festival of Lights
  Nightly, 5PM-9:30PM Nov 23-Dec 30th
• Aspen Meadows, Celebration of Lights
  Nightly, Dec 08-Dec 26 5PM-11PM

• More activities and events here!

28th Annual Tuba Christmas Concert   Sat Dec 08, 2018 1:30-3PM, Pioneer Courthouse Square. 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. FREE! [Top]

Alpenrose Storybook Lane   Weekends, Nov 30-Dec 16, Fri 3-6PM, Sat-Sun 11AM-6PM, 6149 SW Shattuck. A family tradition for more than fifty years. Alpenrose's old western town is transformed into a winter wonderland in nostalgic Storybook Lane. Visit with Santa. Bring a donation for Oregon Food Bank. FREE! [Top]

2018 Christmas Ship Parade   Nightly, Nov 30-Dec 20 (See schedule for locations & times), Columbia River and Willamette River. The Christmas Ship Fleet averages 60+ boats between the two Columbia River and Willamette River fleets. Both fleets will be out most every night. Visit the website for schedule details. FREE! [Top]

Lights on Peacock Lane   Nightly, Dec 15-Dec 31 6PM-11PM, SE 40th & Stark. Since the 1920s, each house on Peacock Lane has been decorating for Christmas. Tudors style houses are adorned with sparkling lights, nativity scenes, rotating Christmas trees plus Santa, Frosty and the gang. FREE! [Top]

Pittock Mansion Christmas   Daily, Nov 20-Dec 31, 10AM-4PM, Pittock Mansion, 3229 NW Pittock Home to Portland pioneers Henry and Georgiana Pittock, pioneer owners of the Oregonian newpaper, this beautiful mansion is decorated will all the splendor of the holiday season. Adults $11. 6-18 $8. Under 6 free. [Top]

Portland's Holiday Express   Get Your Tickets Early! Weekends 10AM-8PM, Nov 23-24, Dec 1-2, Dec 8-9, Dec 15-16. Holiday Express trains leave from the Oaks Station at Oaks Amusement Park. Join Santa on a steam powered railroad adventure along the scenic Willamette River. Tickets $18-$21.50 adult, $15-$11.50 children (under 12), $54-$68 Family 4 pack. 40 minutes. Visit ORHF website for tickets. [Top]

Oregon ZooLights   Nightly, Nov 21-Jan 05, 5PM-9PM, Oregon Zoo.It wouldn't be the holidays in Portland without a visit to ZooLights, returning this year train rides and over a 1.5 million LED light experience. Adults $17.95/$12.95. Children (3-11) $12.95/$7.95. [Top]

WinterWonderland at PIR   Nightly, 5PM-11PM, Nov 23-Dec 26, Portland Intl Raceway Recognized as the "Largest Holiday Light Show West of the Mississippi", the 26th annual Winter Wonderland will grab your attention with glimmers and glows around every corner. Over 250 lighted pieces. $20/car. [Top]

The Grotto: Festival of Lights   Nightly, 5PM-9:30PM Nov 23-Dec 30th, 8840 NE Skidmore 500,000 lights, 150 performances, petting zoo, carolers and more. The Grotto’s Christmas Festival of Lights is the largest Christmas choral festival in the world. Adult $12. Children (3-12) $6 [Top]

Aspen Meadows, Celebration of Lights   Nightly, Dec 08-Dec 26 5PM-11PM, , 24232 S. Upper Highland Rd, 150,000 lights, carolers, interactive children’s area,miniature train village, warm refreshments and more. Oregon Food Bank donations accepted. FREE! [Top]

Get involved, Make a difference When: Mon, Dec 24, 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.