Announcement

Saturday's thru October When: Sat, Oct 22, 2016 8:30AM-2PM Where: Downtown Gresham on Northwest Miller Avenue between 2nd and 3rd Streets Get Map!

The Gresham Farmers Market takes place from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Saturday from May to October. Held in downtown Gresham at NW 3rd Street and NW Miller Avenue, the market offers shoppers fresh, local produce, meats, cheeses, flowers, crafts, great food and live music.

For more information visit the Gresham Farmers' Market website or Facebook page.

Let's Kick Ball! When: Sun, Oct 23, 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, Oct 24, 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.

Neighborhood Assn Board Meeting When: Mon Oct 24, 2016 6:30PM-8PM Where: Simmons' Foster Care 17104 NE Oregon St Portland, OR Get Map!

Board meetings are scheduled for the 4th Monday each month 6:30PM
For more information please contact: info@wilkeseastna.org

Upcoming Meetings

• Nov 28, 2016
• Dec 2016 (no meeting)
• Jan 23, 2017

Wilkes East Neighborhood
PO Box 536
Fairview, OR 97024

When: Tue, Oct 25, 2016 3PM-5PM Where: Gresham City Hall Conference Rm. 3A 1333 NW Eastman Pky Get Map!

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.

Genealogy Help Hour When: Every-other Friday 7-8PM (First session Oct 14, 2016) Where: Gresham Historical Society 410 N Main Ave Gresham, OR Get map! (503)661-0347

Are you starting a family tree but don't know where to begin? Having a particular researching issue with an ancestor? Just want to talk genealogy shop? Come on down to the museum every other Friday 7-8PM. Our first geneaology help session begins 10/14/2016. Admission is Free!

Saturday's thru October When: Sat, Oct 29, 2016 8:30AM-2PM Where: Downtown Gresham on Northwest Miller Avenue between 2nd and 3rd Streets Get Map!

The Gresham Farmers Market takes place from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Saturday from May to October. Held in downtown Gresham at NW 3rd Street and NW Miller Avenue, the market offers shoppers fresh, local produce, meats, cheeses, flowers, crafts, great food and live music.

For more information visit the Gresham Farmers' Market website or Facebook page.

Help Remove Invasive Ivy When: Sat Oct 29, 2016 9AM-12PM Where: Nadaka Nature Park & Gardens 175th & NE Glisan Gresham OR Get Map

Join Friends of Nadaka to restore a healthy habitat at Nadaka Nature Park Saturday, October 29th from 9 am to 12 pm! We will be removing invasive species such as English Ivy from the 10 acre forested portion of the park. The event will start with a brief lesson on native and invasive plant species.

Register Here!

Tools, gloves, and light refreshments will be provided. Dress to work in natural areas: long pants and closed-toe sturdy shoes. Please bring a water bottle and a friend! There are two locations for parking:

• 1) St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church parking lot next to
  Nadaka Nature Park located at 17405 NE Glisan St Gresham, OR 97230
• 2) Nadaka Nature Park’s north entrance is at 176th & NE Pacific St

You may park in the neighborhood and follow the path through the forest to get to the picnic structure.

More Info
Contact Monica, Nadaka Nature Park Coordinator, at monica@friendsofnadaka.org or call 503-956-8558

Saving Our Streams When: Sat, Oct 29, 2016 9AM-1PM Where: Mt. Hood Community College 26000 SE Stark Street Get Map!

Learn to create a low-maintenance landscape that conserves water, prevents pollution, and saves you time, money and energy. Get natural gardening & design tips that mimic nature, and make your garden a healthy place for children, pets and wildlife. Class covers native plants that thrive in the Pacific Northwest, and other core naturescaping concepts. Where possible, workshop includes a short tour of a nearby garden. This class is free and everyone is welcome to attend.

Advanced registration is required.

For more information about this event contact Katie Meckes at 503-222-7645 or katie@emswcd.org.

Let's Kick Ball! When: Sun, Oct 30, 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.