Announcement

Board Meeting, Public Welcome When :Tue Jan 10, 2011 6:30-8PM Where: Margaret Scott Elementary School 14700 NE Sacramento Portland OR Get Map!

Save the Date
Wilkes Community Group is holding their January Board Meeting on Tuesday Jan 10th from 6:30-8PM at the Margret Scoot Elementary School Library.

Please note day change:
For January, the board meeting has been postponed to the second Tuesday.

Agenda

• Discussion of roles
• Committees
• and 2012 Projects/Events

Board meetings are open to the public. All are welcome to attend.

Coalition of Gresham Neighborhood Associations When: Tue Jan 10, 2012 7PM-8:30PM Where: Gresham City Hall Springwater 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

When: Wed Jan 11, 2012 7-9PM Where: Rockwood Community Office 18709 SE Stark Gresham, OR Get Map!

Public Welcome
The Gresham Redevelopment Commission Advisory Committee meets the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 7:00 p.m. Meetings are open to the public.

The purpose of the Gresham Redevelopment Commission Advisory Committee (GRDCAC) is to advise the Gresham Redevelopment Commission (GRDC) on the implementation of urban renewal plans.

Public participation is welcome and encouraged.

Agenda

• Election of Officers
• Public Safety Facility Discussion
• Report to GRDCAC: 2011 GRDC Work Plan
• 2012 GRDC Work Plan
• Annual Report to GRDC
• Projects/Program Updates

When: Wed Jan 18, 2012 1:000PM Where: Rosewood Cafe 609 SE 162nd Ave (just south of Stark next to Sam's Restaurant) Portland, OR Get Map!

Building Community - Neighbors helping neighbors

Our next monthly Rosewood Community Meeting is around the corner, join us for a conversation about safety in our community: Wednesday, January 18th at 1pm at Rosewood Cafe- 609 SE 162nd Ave (just south of Stark next to Sam's Restaurant)

In the recent past, this community meeting has covered a variety of topics, but we see the need to bring this back to a focused conversation on public safety in our area. We will give brief updates on our progress with the Rosewood space and our partnership with Portland Development Commission on economic development, but the majority of this meeting will focus on how we can continue making the Rosewood neighborhood a safe place for everyone to live, work and play.

We need your perspective to make this a positive and productive conversation. Hope to see you there!

Jenny Glass, The Rosewood Initiative

Learn the Do's and Dont's of Holiday Recycling, Plus... Ways to Recycle Your Tree (Including curbside for free!)

With the holiday's upon us, here's a few tips for proper disposal of unwanted wrapping paper, wreaths and trees.

Holiday Recycling Questions

• Can glossy holiday gift bags go in the blue cart?
  Paper gift bags can be recycled. Tip: Usually if you can tear the paper fairly easily it will pulp up at the paper mill. Gift bags can be reused or donated to charity.
• Can cellophane or foil wrapping paper go in the blue cart?
  Non-paper wrapping material should not go in the blue roll carts. Most “foil-like” paper is metallic ink on paper and is accepted with recycling.
• Can present ribbons be recycled in the blue cart?
  Non-paper ribbons are not accepted (very few ribbons are paper-based).

  Plenty more tips below this break!

Neighborhood Connections is a publication from the City of Gresham
Communications & Community Outreach offering City of Gresham news, Public Safety information, Community Activities & Events, Training & Workshops, Volunteer Opportunities, and more.

Inside this Issue

• Crime Reports
• What’s 60 Feet Tall and All Lit Up in Gresham?
• What will be Referred to Voters in the May Ballot?
• Negotiation and Conflict Resolution Workshops
• What Code Violations Most Concern You?
• East Metro Mediation’s Basic Mediation Training in April
• Help Volunteer to Survey Amphibians This Winter
• Prepare Your Water Pipes Before Freezing Temperatures Arrive
• Prepare Your Yard for Winter - Free Healthy Home and Garden Consultation
• O’ Silent Pipe
• Free Activities at the Library
• Volunteer Today at Girl Scouts
• Thinking Ahead: Create the Future You and Your Loved Ones Desire

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For more information, visit the Neighborhood Associations page at GreshamOregon.gov or contact Cathy Harrington at 503-618-2482, or email Cathy.Harrington@GreshamOregon.gov.

Holiday Fundraiser 4 Days Only! When: Mon Dec 1-4, 2011 Where: Barnes & Noble Booksellers (Lloyd Center location & online only!) 1317 Lloyd Center Portland, OR Get Map!

Take advantage of this special opportunity to shop at very reduced rates at Barnes & Noble Booksellers.

Visit the Lloyd Center store only or email your purchase request to crm2077@BN.com to receive a great discount on all your favorite books AND raise money for the Reynolds Education Foundation! While at the store, pick-a-tag off the 'wish list' tree for a book/books that Reynolds teachers have requested for their classrooms and kids. Help keep the spirit of giving alive throughout the year and encourage kids to read.

"Any support our neighbors can give will truly return books right to our students.", says Claudette Naylor, Co-Chair, Reynolds Education Foundation.

Let's Beat Last Year
Last year, with only 1 day, participants helped raised over $1,700 for the Reynolds Education Foundation! This year with a four day event we hope to do much better!!

MHCC Planetarium website

New Views of The Old Moon When: Mon Dec 5, 2011 Show Times: 7:00PM and 8:15PM 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.

Earth's Moon
Join Pat Hanrahan, Planetarium Director as he discusses some new and exciting views of Earth's own moon.

All shows are 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 45-minute program. Children are welcome to attend.

Healthy Eating Active Living website

Be Part of the Solution When:Mon Dec 5, 2011 6:30-9PM Where:Gresham City Hall Springwater Trail Room 1333 Eastman Pky Gresham OR Get Map!

You're Invited!

HEALTHY EATING ACTIVE LIVING
The Planning Commission will conduct a work session on Dec 5th regarding a discussion draft comprehensive plan amendment related to the Healthy Eating Active Living project.

Materials for the work session are available on the Planning Commission page of the City’s website. Additional information also is available on the project page.

DEVELOPMENT CODE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
The Planning Commission will conduct a work session on December 5 regarding the Land Use Classification component of the DCIP-5 project. Materials for the work session are available on the Planning Commission page of the City’s website. Additional information is available on the project page.

Holiday Party and Community Revisioning When: Thu Dec 8, 2011 6PM-8PM Where: Freedom Foursquare Church Village Square Shopping Center (West side of the building) 660 SE 160th Get Map!

You're Invited!
the Rosewood Initiative is hosting a potluck Holiday Party and Community Revisioning Exhibition on Thursday, December 8th from 6PM-8PM. DINNER PROVIDED! Please bring a dessert to share if you can! This event will be held at the Freedom Foursquare Church located on the west side of the Village Square shopping plaza on SE 160th St.

Thank you to everyone that came to last week's community meeting. Once again it was a great turn out! The Rosewood Initiative is always inspired and encouraged by the show of support. It really proves that we are "Building Our Community Together."