Announcement

Egan School, Rockwood (Artist Concept)

Show Your Support When: Wed Sep 24, 2014 6PM Where: Fairview City Hall Council Chamber 1300 NE Village St Get Map!

Source: Gresham Outlook Online (09-23-2014)

Former Corbett superintendent and charter director will speak to board
A public hearing on a proposed charter school in the Reynolds School District is scheduled for 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 24, at Fairview City Hall’s chambers.

Bob Dunton, the former director of Corbett Charter School and former superintendent of the Corbett School District, will give a presentation on The Egan School, Rockwood.

The proposed Rockwood lease agreement hinges on charter approval from the Reynolds Schools District, where the property lies.

On Wednesday, the public will have an opportunity to comment during the charter hearing. Documents on proposed charter may be found at www.reynolds.k12.or.us/district/school-board.

On Oct. 8, the board is expected to vote on the proposal at its board meeting

		See the Cars, Enjoy the Fun! When: Wednesday's 4PM-7:30PM (June thru September) Where: Billy Bob's Hot Rod Cafe 333 North Main Av Downtown Gresham Get Map!

Pharaohs Street Rodders presents Endless Summer Cruise-Ins, every Wednesday night (weather permitting) in downtown Gresham from June through September. The event features trophies, food specials and a 50/50 raffle.

Your Input Is Needed! When: Thu Sep 25, 2014 7-9PM Where: Alder Elementary School Gymnasium 17200 SE Alder St Get Map!

Classroom, Technology and Safety Imporvements are Recommended!
Community input is needed now! After the community process is completed the Reynoldds School Board will be asked to adopt the master plan.

• ATTEND any of the four sessions below.
• BRING youur family and neighbors.
• SEE the recommended plans for facility impprovements.
• PROVIDE input to refine the Facility Master Plan.

What is the Reynolds' Master Plan?
The Reynolds School District "Facility Master Plan" is the long-range plan to responsibily manage the district's capital assets, which include: school buildings, athletic fields and operational facilities such as the bus barn, kitchen and maintenance shops

You're Invited!
A message to our neighbors from Pam Krecklow, Real Estate & Construction Manager, Albertina Kerr:

Greetings, My last order of business in regards to our Phase I construction project is to invite you all to the celebration party. Please join the celebration! Please consider joining us as we would love for everyone to comes and see what all the mess has turned into. Pam Krecklow Albertina Kerr

Join us to celebrate the completion of Albertina Kerr’s Crisis Psychiatric Care Expansion and Intensive Treatment Group Home!

When: Fri Sep 26, 2014 11AM-2PM
Where: 722 NE 162nd Ave
Portland, OR
Get Map!

Refreshments & entertainment begin at 11AM. Dedication Ceremony at 11:45AM. Guided tours following until 2PM.

Please RSVP to Jodi Lippert by email at JodiL@AlbertinaKerr.org or phone 503-262-0185

Nadaka Nature Park meadow, Gresham OR

Nakada Cleanup Event
Its happening Saturday, Sept. 27th. The Fourth Annual Nadaka Community Festival & Cleanup. Nadaka is a beautiful 10 acre forest where we will be removing invasives and litter in the morning from 9:00am to Noon.

Nakada Community Festival
The Nadaka Community Festival will be held after the cleanup from Noon to 3:00pm where volunteers will be treated to hot dogs, music and activities for the family. The Audubon Society of Portland will have their live birds and you will be entertained by Aztec dancers from Ollin Yolliztli as well as NW PanMan Terry Baber on his steel drum.<.p>

See ya at park!

Every Saturday 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.

Over 90 vendors • Local Farm Fresh Produce, Fruits & Berries • Crafts • Fine Art • Artisan Foods • Unique Services • Music • Fun

Located in the NE corner of the Gresham Kmart parking lot at Eastman Parkway and NW Burnside Road with plenty of convenient parking. Open every Saturday now through Oct. 25. Accepting SNAP and WIC.

Annual Teddy Bear Parade

Bring a Bear and a Book! When: Sat, Sep 28, 2013 10AM-12PM Where: Historic Downtown Gresham (See route below) Gresham OR Get Map!

New this year!
Participants and spectators are invited to bring a new or gently used children’s book (appropriate for ages 5 to 12), for schools in the area.

Over 900 bears were collected last year and donated for distribution to the Trauma Intervention Program (TIP). The event is held for the children of our community.

Teddy Bears Everwhere
The parade will feature floats from local merchants, service organizations, schools, neighborhood groups and individuals. As always, participants will be carrying teddy bears or will be dressed in bear costumes.

Click here to participate!

For over three decades, the Soroptimists have put on this annual Fall parade to celebrate the “child in all of us” and create a tradition that helped Gresham’s “quaint and special downtown area” to thrive. In addition to the parade, the Soroptimists organize fundraisers throughout the year to raise money for scholarships for deserving women and girls in our community.

World Class Jazz When: Fri Aug 01, 2014 6PM-10PM Where: Various locations (see below) Historic Downtown Gresham Get Map! Cost: Free

August 1, 2014
Friday Night Round Robin!
In Historic Downtown Gresham, admission free!

• Matt Schiff Organ Trio
  7:30-8:30, 9:00-10:00
  Hoppy Brewer
  328 N. Main Ave
• Eddie Parente/Owen James Quartet
  6:00-7:00, 7:30-8:30
  Asian Thai Bistro
  120 N. Main Ave
• Jeff Baker Group
  6:00-7:00, 7:30-8:30
  Spinella’s
  436 N. Main Ave
• Billy Haynes Group
  7:30-8:30, 9:00-10:00
  Billy Bob’s
  333 N. Main Ave

Over 90 vendors • Local Farm Fresh Produce, Fruits & Berries • Crafts • Fine Art • Artisan Foods • Unique Services • Music • Fun

Located in the NE corner of the Gresham Kmart parking lot at Eastman Parkway and NW Burnside Road with plenty of convenient parking. Open every Saturday now through Oct. 25. Accepting SNAP and WIC.