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Public Welcome. Get Involved!
When: Tue, Apr 11, 2017 7PM-8:30PM |
For more information about the Coalition of Gresham Neighborhood Associations, contact Carol Rulla, Coalition President, at 503-663-1466 or jlctr@juno.com.
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Get involved, Make a difference
When: Wed, Apr 12, 2017 10AM-12PM |
Join the City and its partners in celebrating Arbor Month by increasing Gresham's urban forest with a tree planting event. The Urban Forestry Subcommittee will be planting two Oregon White Oaks between Johnson Creek and the Main City dog park.
For more information on this event contact Tina Osterink, Natural Resources Planner, at 503-618-2392 or Tina.Osterink@GreshamOregon.gov.
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Get involved, Make a difference
When: Wed, Apr 12, 2017 7PM-8:30PM |
The Gresham Redevelopment Commission Advisory Committee (GRDCAC) meets as needed on the second Wednesday of the month at 7:00 p.m.
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.
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When: Wed, Apr 12, 2017 6PM-7PM |
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 Ann Pytynia, Principal Urban Planner at 503-618-2859 or Ann.Pytynia@GreshamOregon.gov.
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Hubble Insights and Discoveries That Have Changed Astronomy
When: Fri, Apr 14, 2017 6PM-8:15PM |
Tuesday shows are at 6 p.m. and 7:15 p.m.
New Friday shows include a matinee at 1 p.m. and an evening show at 6 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.
2016-17 MHCC Planetarium Sky Theater Schedule:
| Date | Topic |
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| Oct. 4 & 14 | Wonders of the Fall Sky |
| Nov 1 & 4 | Early Planning for the Oregon 2017 Total Solar Eclipse |
| Dec 6 & 9 | The 13 Zodiac Constellations and Their Hidden Treasures |
| Jan 10 & 13 | 2017 Sky Preview |
| Feb 7 & 10 | Sleeping Beauties and the White Dwarfs (Beautiful Hubble images of stars like our sun at the end of their lives) |
| Feb 14 | Special Valentine’s Day presentation (only one show at 6 pm) Romancing the Universe: An Exploration of Cosmic Beauty by Will Blackmore |
| Mar 7 & 10 | The Milky Way in All of Its Glory |
| Apr 4 & 14 | Hubble Insights and Discoveries That Have Changed Astronomy |
| May 2 & 12 | Black Holes, Pulsars, and Gravity Waves (Oh My!) Will Blackmore Guest Speaker |
| Jun 6 & 9 | This Summer’s Rare Total Solar Eclipse |
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 vist: http://www.mhcc.edu/Planetarium
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Hello Spring!
When: Sat Apr 15, 2016 Noon-4PM |
A delightful 1874 Victorian farmhouse
Take a step back into history at the Zimmerman House, a Victorian era farmhouse, built in 1874 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This beautiful farmhouse is a perfect reflection of typical Columbia River dairy farm life in the late 1800s. The Zimmerman Heritage Farm is a unique cultural education and recreational resource that is being created for the benefit of the public on a 5.98-acre historic site in Gresham, Oregon.
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Let's Kick Ball!
When: Sun, Apr 16, 2017 11AM-1PM |
Free! Drop-in futsal games for boys and girls in grades 3-6, from 11 am to 1 pm Sundays in the Friends of the Children gym. Rain or shine. Supervised play is provided by Active Children Portland volunteers. This activity is sponsored by the City of Gresham. A signed waiver is required to participate.
Read more about the Sunday Afternoon Futsal program and print the waiver. For more information, contact Jared Hoffman, 541-921-0686.
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Get involved, Make a difference
When: Mon, Apr 17, 2017 4:30PM-6:30PM |
The Urban Forestry Subcommittee advises the City Council and staff about tree preservation, tree species 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.
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Peaceful Solutions
When: Tue, Apr 18, 2017 6PM-8PM |
From time to time we all experience tough situations with our neighbors, tenants, landlords, roommates or those we work with. If these situations arent resolved they can grow into really troublesome problems. This free training will teach conflict resolution skills through communication. Participants will be actively engaged throughout the training with the help of experts that will provide coaching through hands on practice.
Contact East Metro Mediation to Register 503-618-3247 Mediate@greshamoregon.gov.
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Get involved, Make a difference
When: Tue, Apr 18, 2017 4PM-6PM |
The Gresham Redevelopment Commission (GRDC) meets as needed on the third Tuesday of the month immediately following adjournment of the 3 p.m. Gresham City Coucnil meeting.
Meeting start time varies.
GRDC meetings allow necessary Rockwood-West Gresham Urban Renewal business to be dealt with, such as budget adoption, grant awards, public hearings, resolutions, etc.
For more information, please contact Cecille Turley, Urban Renewal Program Technician, at 503-618-2545 or Cecille.Turley@GreshamOregon.gov.
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!
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