Announcement

Get Involved, Make a Difference When: Wed Dec 16, 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.

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

Holiday Sights & Sounds When: Wed Dec 16, 2015 3PM-10PM Where: Downtown Portland Meet at: Gresham City Hall 1333 NW Eastman Pwy Gresham, OR Get Map!

On this three-mile walk, we’ll check out Christmas trees at Pioneer Place, Pioneer Square, and the Heathman Hotel and all the holiday lights on Broadway. Then we will head down to the Riverplace Hotel and follow paths to “The Groaning Board,” a South Waterfront Pub, for your choice of Happy Hour or dinner. After dinner we will walk a short distance to the river where we can sit on park benches or stroll the waterfront to watch the Christmas Ship Parade (scheduled to leave the Riverplace Marina at 7:00 PM, weather permitting). After the parade, we will catch the B Trolley to the 7th and Holladay MAX station near the Lloyd Center and then board the Blue Line back to Gresham. Bring a flashlight, camera, water, and snacks. Wear bright clothing and comfortable walking shoes. Please purchase your “All Day” MAX ticket in advance of getting to the City Hall platform so that we can validate tickets and leave on time. Your “All Day” MAX ticket is also valid on the Portland trolley lines.

• Round-trip travel: By MAX ($2.50 for those 65 and older)
• Difficulty: Easy
• Elevation gain: Nominal

More Info
Contact Ruth Cummings at 503-926-4840 or cummings0465@frontier.com.

Get Involved, Make a Difference When: Thu Dec 17, 2015 6PM-8PM Where: Gresham City Hall Springwater Trail Rm 1333 NW Eastman Pky Gresham, OR Get Map!

The Community Development and Housing Subcommittee advises the City Council on community development and housing goals, policies and budgets.

More info
Contact Laurie Wells at 503-618-2404 or Laurie.Wells@GreshamOregon.gov.

Get Involved, Make a Difference When: Thu Dec 17, 2015 6:30PM-8:30PM Where: Gresham City Hall Room 2A 1333 NW Eastman Pky Gresham, OR Get Map!

The Natural Resources and Sustainability Committee advises the Gresham City Council on policy development matters and actions related to the protection, restoration and enhancement of:

• Natural resources
• Watershed health
• Water quality
• Fish and wildlife habitat
• Urban tree canopy
• Provision of public health
• Development, improvement and expansion of city parks, trails, and green space for present and future generations

More info
Contact Christa Thompson at 503-618-2525 or Christa.Thompson@GreshamOregon.gov.

Let's Hoop It Up! When: Fri Dec 18, 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

More Info
Contact Coach Michael Magnum at 503-975-2929

Photo's with Santa! When: Sat Dec 19, 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!

1874 Zimmerman House. Click to Enlarge

Old Fashion Christmas When: Sat Dec 19, 2015 Noon-4PM Where: Zimmerman Park 17111 NE Sandy Blvd Gresham, OR Get Map!

A delightful 1874 Victorian farmhouse
Take a step back into history at the Zimmerman House, a Victorian era farmhouse, built in 1874 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This beautiful farmhouse is a perfect reflection of typical Columbia River dairy farm life in the late 1800s. The Zimmerman Heritage Farm is a unique cultural education and recreational resource that is being created for the benefit of the public on a 5.98-acre historic site in Gresham, Oregon.

Get Involved, Make a Difference When: Mon Dec 21, 2015 4:30PM-6:30PM Where: Gresham City Hall Springwater Trail Rm 1333 NW Eastman Pky Gresham, OR Get Map!

The Urban Forestry Subcommittee advises the City Council and staff about tree preservation, tree species for the City’s street tree list and trees to be designated to the City’s significant tree list.

More info
Contact Tina Osterink at 503-618-2392 or .

Get Involved, Make a Difference When: Mon Dec 28, 2015 6:30PM-9PM Where: Gresham City Hall Springwater Trail Rm 1333 NW Eastman Pky Gresham, OR Get Map!

The Planning Commission advises City Council on long-range, comprehensive planning and land use issues within the city.

More info
Contact Tammy Richardson at 503-618-2401 or Tammy.Richardson@GreshamOregon.gov.

Neighborhood Assn Board Meeting When: Mon Dec 28, 2015 6:30PM-8PM (No meeting. Next meeting Jan 25, 2016) 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

• Jan 25, 2016
• Feb 22, 2015
• Mar 28, 2015

Wilkes East Neighborhood
PO Box 536
Fairview, OR 97024