Announcement

Public Welcome. Get Involved! When: Tue, Nov 08, 2016 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 jlctr@juno.com.

Election Day 2016 When: Tue, Nov 08, 2016 8AM-8PM Where: United States

You must register to vote by Oct. 18.

Ballots must be received by 8:00 pm on Election Day. Postmarks do not count. Remember, you must sign your return envelope. Your ballot cannot be counted if you do not sign at the signature line on the return envelope.

For more information, visit the City's Elections page or the Multnonmah County Elections Division website.

Get involved, Make a difference When: Wed, Nov 09, 2016 6:30PM-7:30PM Where: Gresham City Hall Oregon Trail Rm Get Map!

The Gresham Redevelopment Commission Advisory Committee (GRDCAC) meets as needed on the second Wednesday of the month at 6:30 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 Cecille Turley, Urban Renewal Program Technician, at 503-618-2545 or Cecille.Turley@GreshamOregon.gov.

Let's Hoop It Up! When: Fri, Nov 11, 2016 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:

• 6-8 p.m. for grades 6-8
• 8-10 p.m. for grades 9-12

Registration form

For more information, contact Coach Michael Magnum at 503-975-2929.

Please join us for a Veterans Day Celebration as we celebrate America's veterans for keeping this Nation "the land of the free and the home of the brave" All are welcome to attend When: Fri Nov 11, 2016 5:30-8:30PM Where: Fairview City Hall 1300 NE Village St Fairview OR Get Map!

• Veterans Dinner 5:30PM-8:30PM
  Free to all Veterans. Guests $5.00 donation.
• Program begin at 6:00PM
  Enjoy patriotic music and listen to informational & inspirational speakers.
• Contribute to the Veterans Clothing Drive
  Coats, gloves and socks will be accepted. Donated items will be distributed by the U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs.

Please join us as we honor all Veterans! All are welcome to attend.

More info?
Contact Devree Leymaster at 503.674.6202 or email leymasterd@ci.fairview.or.us

Get Your Green On! When: Sat, Nov 12, 2016 9AM-10 am Where: Nadaka Nature Park 17615 NE Glisan Street Portland OR 97230 Get Map!

Join the Audubon Society and Friends of Nadaka for a family-friendly, guided nature walk, open to both beginners and advanced bird watchers/ naturalists. Bring binoculars if you have them; otherwise, we will have some for you to borrow.

Meet us at the picnic structure. We look forward to seeing you there!

Let's Kick Ball! When: Sun, Nov 13, 2016 11AM-1PM Where: Friends of the Children 424 NE 172nd Ave. Get Map!

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.

Get involved, Make a difference When: Mon, Nov 14, 2016 6:30PM-9PM Where: Gresham City Hall Springwater Trail Rm 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.

When: Mon Nov 14, 2016 7PM-9PM Where: Albertina Kerr, Gresham Campus Building "CI" (small bldg, center north on property) 722 NE 162nd Av Gresham, OR Get Map!

Neighborhood Meeting, Everyone's Invited

Join Your Neighbors. Get involved. Make a difference!

Save the date
Be sure to save Monday, Nov 14th at 7PM for the Wilkes East Neighborhood 2016 Fall Meeting & Annual Election of Officers. The meeting will be held at Albertina Kerr, 722 NE 162nd Av, Building "CI" (small bldg, center north on property), Gresham OR. Get map!

Guests & Topics
Annual Election of Officers; Charles Hodges, Dir. Emergency Services, Human Solutions will present an update on the Gresham Women's Shelter; Multnomah County Chair Deborah Kafoury's office will update neighbors on homeless shelters in our area; Craig Smith, Director of Development will give updates on the Waterside Apartments and ProjectOne at 162nd & NE Halsey; plus neighborhood news and updates.

2016 August Meeting minutes (pending public approval)

Who should attend?
This meeting is open to all residents and businesses in the Wilkes East Neighborhood!

Be Part Of Your Community. Plan To Attend.

When: Mon, Nov 14, 2016 6PM-8PM Where: Gresham City Hall Oregon Trail Rm 1333 NW Eastman Pky Get Map!

For more information about the Ebetsu Sister City Association, contact Ron Ture, President, at 503-492-1339.