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Get involved, Make a difference
When: Wed, Nov 16, 2016 6:30PM-8PM |
The Design Commission is the primary advising subcommittee to the City Council on design excellence for the built environment of the city.
For more information about this event contact Jamie Thomes at 503-618-2842 or Jamie.Thomes@GreshamOregon.gov.
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When: Wed, Nov 16, 2016 7PM-9PM |
The Finance Committee advises Council on City financial matters. Finance Committee meetings take place on the third Wednesday of the month in conference room 3A from 7 - 9 p.m. at Gresham City Hall.
For more information about the Finance Committee or about this meeting, contact Sharron Monohon at 503-618-2890 or Sharron.Monohon@GreshamOregon.gov.
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When: Thu, Nov 17, 2016 6:30PM-8PM |
The Community Development and Housing Subcommittee advises the City Council on community development and housing goals, policies and budgets.
For more information about this event contact Laurie Wells, Program Analyst at 503-618-2404 or Laurie.Wells@GreshamOregon.gov.
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Let's Hoop It Up!
When: Fri, Nov 18, 2016 6PM-10PM |
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.
Schedule:
For more information, contact Coach Michael Magnum at 503-975-2929.
 1874 Zimmerman House. Click to Enlarge |
Share the Season
When: Sat Nov 19, 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, Nov 20, 2016 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, Nov 21, 2016 4:30PM-6:30PM |
The Urban Forestry Subcommittee advises the City Council and staff about tree preservation, tree species for the Citys street tree list and trees to be designated to the Citys 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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When: Tue, Nov 22, 2016 6PM-8PM |
The Public Safety Committee advises Council on matters related to public safety, including police, fire and life safety, with a goal for Gresham to become one of the safest cities in the state.
For more information about this event contact Rebecca Danner at 503-618-2313 or Rebecca.Danner@GreshamOregon.gov.
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When: Tue, Nov 22, 2016 3PM-5PM |
Council Roundtable meetings are informal sessions for Councilors to discuss issues of interest on a monthly basis. Council members suggest their own agenda for the meetings, leaving enough time for open, informal dialogue. No public comment is taken during these meetings.
For more information contact the City Recorder at 503-618-2697.
Read more about Council meetings.
 Portland Holiday Tree Lighting. Click to enlarge |
Pioneer Courthouse Square
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Join the Celebration & Sing-A-Long!
The day after Thanksgiving, thousands of Portlanders will gather at the Square to celebrate the lighting of the spectacular 75ft Tree provided by Stimson Lumber Company. This beloved community tradition will feature a holiday sing-a-long with Thomas Lauderdale and members of Pink Martini, the NW Community Gospel Choir, The Pacific Youth Choir and friends! With a big tree, over 14,000 colorful lights and Portland’s largest community sing-a-long this is an event you won’t want to miss! See last year’s ceremony here! Download a copy of last year’s songbook here!. Arrive early for best viewing. Strobe lights will be used during the event.
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!
