Announcement

Located in the NE corner of the Gresham KMart parking lot bordered by Eastman Pky and NW Burnside Rd

Free Concerts on the Plaza When: Mon Jul 06, 2015 6:30-8PM Where: Arts Plaza 401 NE Second St Gresham, OR Get Map!

Performing tonight: Local high school student "Rising Stars" performing Broadway hits

Gresham’s Center for the Arts Foundation is pleased to present the six annual Music Mondays concert series. The series is presented on Monday evenings during July and August, and is supported by the City of Gresham Arts & Culture Grants and the Oregon Cultural Trust through the Multnomah County Arts Coalition. All Music Mondays concerts are free.

Attendees are encouraged to bring chairs or blankets and a picnic to enjoy a summer evening of live music.

Gateway Plaze to Gateway Green When: Thu Jul 09, 2015 6PM-8PM Meet: Gateway Transit Center NE 99th Ave and Pacific St across from concession booth Get Map! Cost: Free

Let's Go Walking!
Join us on another great Ten Toe Express walk throughout inner-city Portland sponsored by the Portland Bureau of Transportation. The Ten Toe Express program is a series of guided walks held Thursdays @ 6PM and Saturdays @ 9AM from May 07th through September 19th 2015.

Each easy and informal Ten Toe Express walk explores the area neighborhood, architecture and unique history. Walk takes about 2 hours, cover 2-4 miles and are open to all ages and skill levels. Did we mention it's free!

Beautiful Views! When: Thu Jul 09, 2015 10AM-5PM Where: Rood Bridge Loop Walk Meet at: Gresham City Hall 1333 NW Eastman Pwy Gresham, OR Get Map!

This three-mile walk begins at the River House in Rood Bridge Park in Hillsboro. We will follow a mix of paved and natural trails to the Tualatin River, going through Douglas fir and maple woods with grand fir and cedar. We will then loop onto a trail with ash, big-leaf maple, and hazel woodlands to a lake full of water lilies and croaking frogs. From here we will follow wooded trails to an amphitheater and continue around Woodland Pond and the Lloyd Baron Rhododen-dron Garden. Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring an energy snack and water. After the walk we will have lunch nearby at Merriweather’s Grill.

• Round-trip travel: 66 miles
• Difficulty: Easy
• Elevation gain: 100 feet
• Suggested donation per hiker: $7

More Info
For more information about this hike please contact Ruth Cummings at 503-926-4840 or cummings0465@frontier.com.

Located in the NE corner of the Gresham KMart parking lot bordered by Eastman Pky and NW Burnside Rd

Come, Lend A Hand... Join Friends of Nadaka to restore a healthy habitat at Nadaka Nature Park. We will be removing invasive species such as English Ivy from the 10 acre forested portion of the park, watering plants, and removing litter. Tools, gloves, and light refreshments will be provided. Dress to work in natural areas: long pants, brimmed hat, and closed-toe sturdy shoes. Please bring a water bottle and a friend!

About Nadaka Nature Park
Nadaka Nature Park is a designated 12-acre natural area with a .5 mile walking loop, tall trees, native plants, grassy meadow plus a Community Garden and Nature Based Play area. Visit Nadaka Nature Park, 176th & NE Glisan St, Gresham OR

More Info
Contact Monica McAllister, Nadaka Nature Park Coordinator, 503-956-8558 or email monica@friendsofnadaka.org. Visit friendsofnadaka.org.

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. 25.

Free Concerts on the Plaza When: Mon Jul 13, 2015 6:30-8PM Where: Arts Plaza 401 NE Second St Gresham, OR Get Map!

Performing tonight: Julie McCarl and Bodacious bring their Americana sounds for your enjoyment

Gresham’s Center for the Arts Foundation is pleased to present the six annual Music Mondays concert series. The series is presented on Monday evenings during July and August, and is supported by the City of Gresham Arts & Culture Grants and the Oregon Cultural Trust through the Multnomah County Arts Coalition. All Music Mondays concerts are free.

Attendees are encouraged to bring chairs or blankets and a picnic to enjoy a summer evening of live music.

Coalition of Gresham Neighborhoods When: Tue Jul 14, 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

Become a Certified Habitat When: Wed Jul 15,, 2015 6:30-7:30PM Where: St Aidan's Episcopal Chruch 174th & NE Glisan St Gresham, OR Get Map!

Are you interested in a yard that's brimming with wildlife?
One that attracts and supports birds pollinators, benificial insects and other wildlife?

Plan to Attend
Have you noticed "Certified Backyard Habitat" signs around your neighborhood and wondered what these signs are all about?

Join Nikkie West, Audubon Society of Portland's "Backyard Habitat" Program Manager as she discusses ways to transform your yard into a space where both people and wildlife can thrive. Free plants list, wildflower seed and other resources for all attendees!

Plant Roots, Create a Habitat, Transform the World, One Yard at a Time!