Announcement

Get Involved, Make a Difference When: Tue Dec 01, 2015 6PM-8PM Where: Gresham City Hall Council Chambers 1333 NW Eastman Pky 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. For more information contact the City Recorder at 503-618-2697.

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Read more about Council meetings.

Get Involved, Make a Difference When: Wed Dec 02, 2015 6:30-8:30PM Where: Gresham City Hall HR Training Rm 1333 NW Eastman Pky Gresham, OR Get Map!

The Citizen Involvement Committee advises the Council on the development, implementation and maintenance of programs designed to facilitate citizen involvement, engagement and to foster a deliberative process between residents and the City. For more information about the Citizen Involvement Committee please contact Aaron Abrams at 503-618-2482.

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Contact Teresa Hall at 503-618-2871 or email Teresa.Hall@GreshamOregon.gov.

Get Involved, Make a Difference When: Wed Dec 02, 2015 6:30PM-8PM Where: Gresham City Hall Oregon Trail Room 1333 NW Eastman Pky Gresham, OR Get Map!

The Design Commission is the primary advising subcommittee to the City Council on design excellence for the built environment of the city.

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Contact Jamie Thomes at 503-618-2842 or Jamie.Thomes@GreshamOregon.gov.

Walk the Lower Sandy When: Wed Dec 03, 2015 9AM-5PM Where: Glenn Otto to Lewis and Clark Parks Meet at: Gresham City Hall 1333 NW Eastman Pwy Gresham, OR Get Map!

This is a 3.5-mile hike that starts at Lewis and Clark Park, where we will walk the park’s nature trail and see where ancient floods exposed a 160-foot-high volcanic cliff. Next we will drive over to Glenn Otto Park and hike its nature trails along the Sandy River. From Glenn Otto Park, we will take a short walk up to downtown Troutdale. We will stop at an Italian restaurant in Troutdale for lunch, and after lunch we will walk back to our cars. Bring along a snack and water. Hiking boots are recommended, because we will be walking on some nature trails, and they may be muddy.

• Round-trip travel: 10 miles
• Difficulty: Moderate
• Elevation gain: 200 feet
• Suggested donation per hiker: $1

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Contact Howard or Judy Berg at 503-665-8008 or bergate@frontier.com.

Get Involved, Make a Difference When: Thu Dec 03, 2015 6:30PM-8:30PM Where: Gresham City Hall Barlow Trail Room 1333 NW Eastman Pky Gresham, OR Get Map!

The Transportation Subcommittee advises the Gresham City Council in the ongoing development of a comprehensive transportation network that will improve the safety and livability of Gresham.

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Contact Katherine Kelly at 503-618-2110 or Katherine.Kelly@GreshamOregon.gov.

Let's Hoop It Up! When: Fri Dec 04, 2015 6-10PM Where: H.B. Lee Middle School 1121 NE 172nd Av Gresham, OR Get Map!

Middle school and high school youth in grades 6-12 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

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Contact Coach Michael Magnum at 503-975-2929

Photo's with Santa! When: Sat Dec 05, 2015 10AM-4PM Where: Gresham History Museum 410 N Main Av Downtown Gresham Get Map!

Come Join Us!

Haven't you heard? Santa Claus is taking time out of his busy schedule to drop by the Gresham History Museum to take photos with our visitors!

The Museum will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m for photos with Santa and a Christmas Card workshop. Cider and cookies will be served.

Happy Holidays!

Get Involved, Make a Difference When: Mon Dec 07, 2015 6PM-9PM Where: Gresham City Hall Oregon Trail Room 1333 NW Eastman Pky Gresham, OR Get Map!

The Gresham Sister City Association is a volunteer-based non-profit that works in our local community in conjunction with our sister cities abroad to promote and strengthen our educational, economic and cultural ties and enrich the lives of our citizens by contributing to world peace and prosperity.

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Contact Aaron Abrams at 503-618-2482 or Aaron.Abrams@GreshamOregon.gov.

Coalition of Gresham Neighborhoods When: Tue Dec 08, 2015 7PM-8:30PM Where: Gresham City Hall Oregon Trail Room 1333 NW Eastman Pky Get Map!

Public welcome
The Coalition of Gresham Neighborhood Associations was formed to provide structure and support for the leadership of Gresham's neighborhood associations, enabling more effective cooperation among neighborhood associations in order to achieve desired outcomes. Goals of the Coalition include providing a public forum for the review and evaluation of issues and problems, providing education and information on specific areas such as land use, and providing a unified voice for the neighborhood associations.

The Coalition meets monthly on the second Tuesday at 7:00PM

Zimmerman Christmas event. Click to enlarge

Celebrate the Season When: Tue Dec 09, 2015 3PM-7PM Where: Zimmerman House 17111 NE Sandy Blvd Gresham OR Get Map!

If you've enjoyed the Zimmerman House during the day, you should see her at night!

Journey Back In Time
The historic Zimmerman House was built in 1874 and was home to three generations of the Zimmerman Family. Their furnishings and personal articles remain in this two-story Victorian home, including children’s toys, games, Christmas postcards, and winter clothing. This annual evening tour will be held on Tuesday, December 8th and December 10th from 2pm-7pm.

Please reserve the time you’d like to visit the house, and give yourself approximately 45 minutes to explore both floors of this heritage home.

Parking is extremely limited, so please consider carpooling.

Admission is free, but the suggested donation for this special event is $5 per person for ages 18 and older.
Read more about the Zimmerman House.