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Celebrate The Season, Family Fun Activities Now Thru December

2014 Portland area Holiday Activity Guide. Fun for the entire family! Storybooklane, Train rides, Christmas ships, Colorful lights, 250+ Tuba Concert on the Square and much more. Info here!

Aspen Meadows, Celebration of Lights
Dec 13-Dec 28 5PM-11PM, , 24232 S. Upper Highland Rd, 150,000 lights, carolers, interactive children’s area,miniature train village, warm refreshments and more. Oregon Food Bank donations accepted. FREE!

Aspen Meadows, Celebration of Lights, Colton OR. Just 40 minutes SE of downtown Gresham.

250+ Tuba Concert on the Square

24th Annual Tuba Christmas Concert
Dec 13, 2014 1:30-3PM, Pioneer Courthouse Square. Downtown will pulse with the melodic sounds of big brass as over 250 tubas play in unison for the 24nd Annual Tuba Christmas Concert in the heart of downtown. FREE!

Alpenrose Storybook Lane
Dec 5-Dec 21, Fri 3-6PM, Sat-Sun 11AM-6PM, 6149 SW Shattuck. A family tradition for more than fifty years. Alpenrose's old western town is transformed into a winter wonderland in nostalgic Storybook Lane. Visit with Santa. Bring a donation for Oregon Food Bank. FREE!

Alpenrose Storybooklane, Portland OR

Christmas ships, Portland OR

2014 Christmas Ship Parade
Nightly, Dec 5-Dec 21st, Columbia River and Willamette River. The Christmas Ship Fleet averages about 55 to 60 boats between the two Columbia and Willamette River fleets. Both fleets will be out most every night. Visit the website for schedule details. FREE!

Lights on Peacock Lane
Nightly, Dec 15-Dec 30 6PM-11PM, SE 40th & Stark. Since the 1920s, each house on Peacock Lane has been decorating for Christmas. Tudors style houses are adorned with sparkling lights, nativity scenes, rotating Christmas trees plus Santa, Frosty and the gang. FREE!

Peacock Lane, Portland OR

Pittock Mansion Christmas, Portland OR

Pittock Mansion Christmas
Daily, 11AM-4PM, Pittock Mansion, 3229 NW Pittock Home to Portland pioneers Henry and Georgiana Pittock, pioneer owners of the Oregonian newpaper, this beautiful mansion is decorated will all the splendor of the holiday season. Adults $10.50. Children six and under free.

Portland's Holiday Express
Nov 28-30, Dec 5-7 & 12-14. Holiday Express trains leave from the Oaks Station at Oaks Amusement Park. Join Santa on a steam powered railroad adventure along the scenic Willamette River. Tickets $16 adult, $9.50 children (under 12), $46 Family 4 pack. 40 minutes. Visit ORHF website for tickets.

Holiday Express train rides, Portland OR

Oregon Zoolignts, Portland OR

Oregon ZooLights
Nightly, Nov 28-Jan 4, 5PM-8PM, Oregon Zoo.It wouldn't be the holidays in Portland without a visit to ZooLights, returning this year with a new train route and a never-before-seen 1 million LED light experience. Adults $10. Children (3-11) $7.

WinterWonderland at PIR
Nightly, 5PM-9PM, Nov 27-Dec 28, Portland Intl Raceway Recognized as the "Largest Holiday Light Show West of the Mississippi", the 22nd annual Winter Wonderland will grab your attention with glimmers and glows around every corner. $18 car.

Winter Wonderland at PIR, Portland OR

Grotto Festival of Lights, Portland OR

The Grotto: Festival of Lights
Nightly, 5PM-9:30PM Nov 28-Dec 30th, 8840 NE Skidmore 500,000 lights, 150 performances, petting zoo, carolers and more. The Grotto’s Christmas Festival of Lights is the largest Christmas choral festival in the world. Adult $10. Children (3-12) $5

MHCC Planetarium Sky Theater, Orion, Gemini, Taurus, and the Winter Sky: Tue Dec 02, 2014 6-9PM

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MHCC Planetarium Sky Theater, Orion, Gemini, Taurus, and the Winter Sky: Tue Dec 02, 2014 6-9PM. 3 showtimes. Info here!
Milky Way Galaxy
MHCC Planetarium website

Orion, Gemini, Taurus, and the Winter Sky

When: Tue Dec 02, 2014
Show Times: 6PM, 7:15PM, 8:30PM
Where: Mt Hood Community College
Planetarium Sky Theater
26000 SE Stark St
Gresham, OR
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Admission $2. MHCC students are admitted free.
The Sky Theater is wheelchair accessible.

Orion, Gemini, Taurus, and the Winter Sky
Join us for a tour of the night sky where you'll whiz through universe from the comfort of your seat! 3 shows starting at 6:00PM, 7:15PM and 8:30PM.

The Mt. Hood Community College (MHCC) Planetarium invites you enjoy another year of great public shows using their state-of-the-art digital star projection system.

Each show is presented under a realistic representation of the night sky, featuring the latest galactic, stellar and planetary images. Visitors are encouraged to ask questions during each program. Children are welcome to attend.

An Evening at the Zimmerman House, A Victorian Christmas: Tues Dec 09, 2014 3PM-8PM

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An Evening at the Zimmerman House, A Victorian Christmas: Tues Dec 09, 2014 3PM-8PM. Explore both floors! Info here!
Zimmerman Christmas event. Click to enlarge

Celebrate the Season

When: Tue Dec 09, 2013 7-9PM
Where: Zimmerman House
17111 NE Sandy Blvd
Gresham OR
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If you've enjoyed the Zimmerman House during the day, you should see her at night!

A 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 9th and December 16th from 3pm-8pm.

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.

MHCC Planetarium Sky Theater, The Milky Way: Tue Nov 04, 2014 6-9PM

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MHCC Planetarium Sky Theater, The Milky Way: Tue Nov 04, 2014 6-9PM. 3 showtimes. Info here!
Milky Way Galaxy
MHCC Planetarium website

Milky Way

When: Tue Nov 04, 2014
Show Times: 6PM, 7:15PM, 8:30PM
Where: Mt Hood Community College
Planetarium Sky Theater
26000 SE Stark St
Gresham, OR
Get Map!

Admission $2. MHCC students are admitted free.
The Sky Theater is wheelchair accessible.

Milky Way
Join us for a tour of the night sky where you'll whiz through universe from the comfort of your seat! 3 shows starting at 6:00PM, 7:15PM and 8:30PM.

The Mt. Hood Community College (MHCC) Planetarium invites you enjoy another year of great public shows using their state-of-the-art digital star projection system.

Each show is presented under a realistic representation of the night sky, featuring the latest galactic, stellar and planetary images. Visitors are encouraged to ask questions during each program. Children are welcome to attend.

Wilkes Community Group – Annual Meeting: Tue Nov 04, 2014 6:30-8:20PM

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Wilkes Community Group – Annual Meeting: Tue Nov 04, 2014 6:30-8:20PM. Info here!

Wilkes Community Group Annual Meeting

When :Tue Nov 04, 2014 6:30-8:20PM
Where: Margaret Scott Elementary
School Library
14700 NE Sacramento
Portland OR
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Public Invited!
Wilkes Community Group is hold their General Meeting, Tuesday Nov 4th, 6:30PM at Margret Scott Elementary School. Neighbors are invited to attend.

Agenda

  • 6:30 - Introductions
  • 6:45 - Police Officer(s) Report
  • 6:55 - Minutes and Treasurers Report
  • 7:00 - Election of Officers
    Chairperson, two Co-chairpersons, secretary, treasurer, EPN Director
  • 7:20 - Approval of By Law Changes
    see Web Page at wilkes.eastportland.org for proposed changes
  • 7:45 - Speaker - Danielle DePaiva Voisi
    Tree Plan Outreach Coordinator, PP&R
  • Urban Forestry
  • 7:30 - Old Business
    Meeting Place
  • 8:00 - New Business
    Should the Board have a December Retreat?

City of Gresham Design Commission Meeting: Nov 05, 2014 6:30-8PM

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City of Gresham Design Commission Meeting: Nov 05, 2014 6:30-8PM. Agenda includes proposed Walgreens 179th & NE Glisan, 25-Unit Habitat Complex 165th & NE Glisan. Info here!

New Construction Projects

When: Wed Nov 05, 2014 6:30-8PM
Where: Gresham City Hall
Council Chambers
1333 NE Eastman Pkwy
Greaham OR
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The Design Commission is the primary advising subcommittee to the City Council on design excellence for the built environment of the city.

Tonight's agenda includes:

  • Proposed Walgreen’s Pharmacy
    17925 & 17941 NE Glisan
  • 25-Unit "Glisan Gardens" Project
    Habitat for Humanity
    16348 & 16428 NE Glisan

More Info
Contact Jamie Thomes at 503-618-2235 or Jamie.Thomes@GreshamOregon.gov.

WENA Board Meeting: Wed Nov 05, 2014 6:30PM

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Board Meeting, fourth Monday monthly. Wilkes East Neighborhood, PO Box 536, Fairview OR 97024. Diversity, Harmony, Community -- Together we can make a difference

Neighborhood Board Meeting

When: Wed Nov 05, 2014 6:30PM
(Rescheduled from Oct 27th)
Where: Simmons' Foster Care
17104 NE Oregon St
Portland, OR
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Board meetings are scheduled for the 4th Monday each month 6:30PM

For more information please contact: info@wilkeseastna.org

Upcoming Meetings

  • Dec 22, 2014
  • Jan 26, 2015
  • Feb 23, 2015

City of Gresham, Tree Code Update Project Open House: Nov 05, 2014 6-8PM

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City of Gresham, Tree Code Update Project Open House: Nov 05, 2014 6-8PM. Info here!

Share Your input

When: Wed Nov 05, 2014 6-8PM
Where: Gresham City Hall
(Second Floor)
1333 NE Eastman Pkwy
Greaham OR
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The Tree Code Update Project aims to clarify existing rules for trees and address outdated tree provisions throughout the Development Code. The draft tree code amendments are ready for your review, and staff would like your input at the upcoming Open House

What are some of the changes under the new Tree Code?

  • Clarified code language and definitions
  • Consolidated code sections and tree-related standards
  • Reorganized the tree code so information is easily accessible
  • Added illustrations to assist in understanding how the rules apply
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