Announcement

		Redefining Rockwood When: Wed Jul 17, 2013 6PM-8PM Where: Gresham City Hall 1333 NW Eastman Pkwy Get Map!

Join us to review alternative approaches to issues identified by the Central Rockwood Plan Update project. Issues include standards for mixed-use development, building heights, residential densities and the development of deep lots. Staff wants your opinion on what alternative approaches you prefer and why.

The forum will include:

• 6 p.m. Open House
• 6:15 p.m. Presentation
• 6:35 p.m. Small Group Sessions
• 7:15 p.m. Group Reporting
• 7:30 p.m Conclusions and Next Steps

		See the Cars, Enjoy the Fun! When: Wednesday's 4PM-7:30PM (June thru September) Where: 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.

Historic Grand Avenue and Produce Row When: Thu Jul 18, 2013 6PM-8PM Meet: Meet at Architectural Heritage Center 701 SE Grand Av 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 9th through September 21st 2013.

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!

		Dancing, Drumming, Games & more! When: Fri Jul 19, 2013 4PM-10PM       Sat Jul 20, 2013 8AM-8PM Where: Mt. Hood Community College 26000 SE Stark St Gresham OR Get Map!

The Portland Highland Games is a fun, family-friendly event, featuring parades, dancing, music, food, raffles, athletic competition and more. Advance tickets are available.

Read more about this event.

1874 Zimmerman House. Click to Enlarge

Summer's Here! When: Sat Jul 20, 2013 10AM-3PM Where: Zimmerman Park 17111 NE Sandy Blvd Gresham, OR Get Map!

Celebrate the colors and smells of summer flowers!

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.

Every Saturday Now 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. 26.

		Over 140 Artists! When: Sat Jul 20, 2013 9AM-5PM Where: Historic Downtown Gresham Main Av, between First and Fifth Get Map!

More than 140 artists from Oregon and Southwest Washington will display and sell original works along Gresham's scenic Main Avenue, between First and Fifth Streets. This free, family-friendly event also features live music, children's activities, food and beverages and much more. Art for sale will include garden art, pottery, photography, jewelry, paintings, textiles, glass and more. Come and meet the artists behind the work.

Visit the Gresham Art Walk website.

		Dancing, Drumming, Games & more! When: Fri Jul 19, 2013 4PM-10PM       Sat Jul 20, 2013 8AM-8PM Where: Mt. Hood Community College 26000 SE Stark St Gresham OR Get Map!

The Portland Highland Games is a fun, family-friendly event, featuring parades, dancing, music, food, raffles, athletic competition and more. Advance tickets are available.

Read more about this event.

Sunday@3:00 Concert Series featuring renowned violinist

Monica Huggett When: Sun Jul 21, 2013 3PM Where: St Aidan's Episcopal Church 174th & NE Glisan Gresham, OR Get Map!

St. Aidan's Episcopal Church's Sunday @ 3:00PM Concert Series is thrilled to present a performance of solo violin music of JS Bach by the Grammy nominated Baroque violinist Monica Huggett. This concert is at 3:00PM on Sunday, July 21, 2013, at the church, 17405 NE Glisan in Gresham. For more information, please contact Mark Jones at tickets4sunday@gmail.com. Tickets are $25 general admission, and $20 for senior/students. Tickets will be available at the door, or bought on-line at www.staidans-gresham.org under "up-coming events."

Monica is artistic director of Portland Baroque Orchestra, the Irish Baroque Orchestra, Trio Sonnerie, and Ensemble Sonnerie. In addition, she teaches at the Juilliard School in New York.

St Aidan’s thanks Portland Baroque Orchestra for making this afternoon’s concert by Monica Huggett possible.