Announcement

Get Involved, Make A Difference When: Tue May 17, 2016 4PM-6PM Where: Council Chambers 1331 NW Eastman Parkway Gresham, OR Get Map!

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 Council 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.

Get Involved, Make A Difference When: Tue May 17, 2016 3PM-5PM Where: Gresham City Hall Council Chambers 1333 NW Eastman Parkway Gresham, OR Get Map!

Regular Council meetings allow necessary City business to be dealt with, such as citizen recognition, citizen advisory committee reports, bid awards, resolutions, ordinances, public hearings, etc. Regular Council meetings are streamed live on the City's website at GreshamOregon.gov/Videos.

For more information contact the City Recorder at 503-618-2697.

Read more about Council meetings.

Get Involved, Make A Difference When: Wed May 18, 2016 6:30PM-8PM Where: Gresham City Hall Oregon Trail Room 1333 NW Eastman Parkway Gresham, OR Get Map!

The May 18 meeting of the Design Commission has been canceled.

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.

Awesome Views! When: Wed May 18, 2016 9AM-5PM Where: Meet at Gresham City Hall MAX 1333 NW Eastman Parkway Gresham, OR Get Map!

• Round-trip Ttavel: MAX light rail
• Difficulty: Moderate/Difficult
• Elevation Gain: A deceptive 363 feet, with strenuous climbs at times

The 4Ts-Hike consists of numerous modes of transportation to downtown Portland.

1. Train – Take the MAX from Gresham City Hall to the Oregon Zoo and ride the elevator from the deepest transit tunnel in the country up to street level.
2. Trail – A 4.5-mile hike on the beautiful but hilly Marquam Trail to the city’s highest point at Council Crest, with a panoramic view of the city. Then on to the campus of Oregon Health and Science University.
3. Tram – A free ride down the Portland Aerial Tram to the South Waterfront District.
4. Trolley – A scenic ride on the Portland Street Car back to downtown where, after lunch, the MAX returns hikers to Gresham.

• All transportation fees are covered by the Tri-Met day pass. An all-day MAX ticket is $5 (under age 65) or $2.50 (age 65 and older).
• Walking is along steep trails that require sturdy hiking boots; dress for the weather.
• Bring snacks and water; lunch is later at Pastini Pastaria.
• Park at the City Hall MAX Station and purchase the MAX ticket in advance so the group can board the train on time shortly after 9 a.m.

Senior Healthy Hikers asks participants be age 50 or older. A couple may hike if one member is 50 or better.

Pets are not permitted on hikes or walks.

For more information about this hike contact Steve Solcz at 503-367-8483 or Steve.Solcz@gmail.com.

Senior Healthy Hikers Member Guidelines

Get Involved, Make A Difference When: Wed May 18, 2016 7PM-9PM Where: Gresham City Hall Conference Room 3A 1333 NW Eastman Parkway Gresham, OR Get Map!

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.

Let's Go Bike Riding! When: Thu May 19, 2016 12PM-1PM Where: Gresham City Hall Loading Dock (starting point) 1333 NW Eastman Parkway Gresham, OR Get Map!

Join City Staff on Thursday, May 19 from noon to 1 p.m. for a bike ride starting at the Citys Loading Dock, 1333 NW Eastman Parkway. The ride is approximately 6 miles and should take less than an hour and returns to the Citys loading dock.

For a complete list of Bike Month events, please visit the Bike Month webpage.

Get Involved, Make A Difference When: Thu May 19, 2016 5:30PM-7:30PM Where: Gresham City Hall HR Training Room 1333 N.W. Eastman Pkwy. Gresham, OR Get Map!

The purpose of the Gresham Commission on Children and Families is to conduct research and advise the Gresham City Council on the development, implementation and maintenance of strategies, policies and programs designed to strengthen and engage Greshams children and families.

For more information about this event contact Joe Walsh at 503-618-2372 or Joe.Walsh@GreshamOregon.gov.

Get Involved, Make A Difference When: Thu May 19, 2016 5:30PM-7:30PM Where: Gresham City Hall HR Training Room 1333 N.W. Eastman Pkwy. Gresham, OR Get Map!

The purpose of the Gresham Commission on Children and Families is to conduct research and advise the Gresham City Council on the development, implementation and maintenance of strategies, policies and programs designed to strengthen and engage Greshams children and families.

For more information about this event contact Joe Walsh at 503-618-2372 or Joe.Walsh@GreshamOregon.gov.

Let's Hoop It Up! When: Fri May 20, 2016 6PM-10PM Where: H.B. Lee Middle School 1121 NE 172nd Ave. Gresham, OR 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.

Celebrate Bike Month! When: Fri May 20, 2016 6:30AM-8:30AM Where: Multiple Locations Gresham, OR Get Map!

Participate in Bike-to-Work Day on Friday, May 20 between 6:30 and 8:30 a.m. Just stop by one of these three bike appreciation stations and receive a free breakfast treat:

• Main City Park at Springwater Corridor Trail Head
• Springwater Corridor at Gresham-Fairview Trail near S.W. Pleasant View Drive
• Glisan Street near ON Semiconductor entrance

For a complete list of Bike Month events, please visit the Bike Month webpage.