Announcement

Saturdays May thru October! When: Every Saturday, 8:30AM-2PM Where: NW Miller & Third St Historic Downtown Gresham, OR Get Map!

Fresh & Local
Shoppers will find all-natural meats and cheeses, fresh-picked produce, nursery stock and fresh-cut flowers, hand-crafted jewelry, soaps, artwork, and much more. Live music and food are always part of the market.

Located on Northwest Miller Avenue between Second and Third Street 8:30AM to 2PM each Saturday now through Oct. 29.

Fresh Produce & Handcrafts When: Sat May 21, 2016 9AM-3PM Where: Mt. Hood Community College 26000 SE Stark Street Gresham, OR Get Map!

Saturday's Apr 16th through Sep 24th - 9AM to 3PM

The Gresham Saturday Market provides a vibrant marketplace offering a rich mix of regional, farm-grown goods, handcrafted products, fine art, unique gifts, fresh food and live music to enhance the community.

Now located at the Mt Hood Community College campus northwest parking lot, corner of NE 257th & Stark St with plenty of free parking.

For more information call 503-912-4122 or visit the Gresham Saturday Market website.

Get Involved, Make A Difference When: Sun May 22, 2016 10AM-1PM Where: Main City Park (starting point) Gresham, OR Get Map!

Join experienced riders at Gresham's Main City Park (parking lot) on Sunday, May 22 at 10 a.m. on Main Avenue near the Springwater Corridor in downtown Gresham. This is moderately paced ride for experienced riders, lead by Ken Dennis. Well explore the area between the Gresham/Troutdale/ Sandy River area and East Portland. Traveling along at around 15 mph for a distance of approximately 25+ miles, the group will take a break along the route where food or drinks may be purchased, if desired. The riders will return to the starting location sometime after noon. Bike helmets are required.

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

Get Involved, Make A Difference When: Mon May 23, 2016 6:30PM-9PM Where: Gresham City Hall Springwater Trail Room 1333 NW Eastman Parkway Gresham, OR 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.

Get Involved, Make A Difference When: Tue May 24, 2016 3PM-5PM Where: Gresham City Hall Conference Rm. 3A 1333 NW Eastman Parkway Gresham, OR 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.

Beautiful Nature Walk When: Tue May 24, 2016 9AM-5PM Where: Meet at Gresham City Hall 1333 NW Eastman Parkway Gresham, OR Get Map!

This 5-mile hike near Welches parallels the Salmon River, goes through an old growth forest with 10-foot-thick red cedars, and leads to small sandy beaches with deep green pools.

• Round-trip travel: 66 miles
• Suggested donation per rider: $8
• Difficulty: Easy/Moderate
• Elevation Gain: 200 feet

The grades are easy; stairways climb the few hills and rustic bridges cross a string of tiny streams along the way.

Hiking boots are recommended. Bring a lunch to eat along the trail. A National Forest Recreation Pass (or Senior Pass) is required to park at the trailhead.

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 Linda Matthews at 503-661-4510 or lindaraematthews@gmail.com.

Senior Healthy Hikers Member Guidelines

Get Involved, Make A Difference When: Tue May 24, 2016 6PM-8PM Where: Gresham City Hall Oregon Trail Room 1333 NW Eastman Pkwy. Gresham, OR Get Map!

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.

Get Involved, Make A Difference When: Wed May 25, 2016 3PM-7PM Where: Main City Park (near Springwater Trail) Gresham, OR Get Map!

Stop by and visit our new neighbor, Bikes for Humanity, PDX, on Wednesday, May 25 from 3 to 7 p.m. They are opening a Bike Donation Center in Main City Park (near Springwater Trail) to teach Gresham residents how to repair and overhaul bicycles. This non-profit group takes in donated bicycles and parts and volunteers refurbish the bikes to make them affordable to riders of all economic backgrounds. Come by and learn about the programs and projects. Clean out your garage and bring your old bikes; bike donations will be accepted at this event. A raffle drawing for a free childs bicycle will be held at 6:30 p.m.

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

Get Involved, Make A Difference When: Wed May 18, 2016 7AM-9AM Where: Gresham City Hall Loading Dock 1333 NW Eastman Parkway Gresham, OR Get Map!

Stop by the Citys loading dock at the back of City Hall at 1333 N.W. Eastman Parkway on Wednesday, May 18 between 7 and 9 a.m. on your bike ride (commute or recreational) and receive a free breakfast treat.

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

Let's Hoop It Up! When: Fri May 27, 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.