Volunteers Needed
Nakada Natural Area Clean-Up
Saturday July 26th 9AM - 12PM
When: Saturday July 26, 2008 9AM - 12PM Where: Nadaka Park
NE 176th Ave and NE Pacific St (Click here for a map)
Gresham, OR
Join your neighbors at Nadaka Park to clear invasive species and beautify the north facing entrance. This project will not only encourage native growth within the natural area, but increase security by opening the view into the park and help support future funding for park improvements.
Bring gloves and clippers if you have them! Come anytime during these hours & help as long as you can.
You're invited!
House District 49 candidates Kahl(D) and Nelsen(R) square off for a lively forum July 23
When: Wednesday, July 23, 2008 11:30AM - 1:00PM Where: Heidi's Restaurant
1230 NE Cleveland Ave
Gresham, OR
Please join us on July 23rd as the candidates for House District 49, Democrat Nick Kahl and Republican John Nelsen square off at the Governmental Affairs Forum.
One of the two will soon be representing the constituents of House District 49. Which candidate deserves the vote? You decide as we 'Meet the Candidates.'
Democrat Nick Kahl and Republican John Nelson square off at the July 23rd Governmental Affairs Forum. Only one will prevail in the up coming election so now is the time to ask the tough questions. Who is most qualified serve? Who has the experience and who has the vision? Where do the candidates stand on the issues affecting you and what are their top priorities? Who deserves your vote in November?
Wilkes East Annual Meeting,
Mon Aug 25th, St. Aidan’s Church
Join Your Neighbors...
Get involved. Make a difference!
When: Monday, August 25, 2008 7:00PM - 9:00PM Where: St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church
17405 NE Glisan Street
Be sure to save Monday, August 25th at 7:00 PM for WENA’s Annual Meeting. This years meeting will be held at St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church, 17405 NE Glisan Street, Portland, Oregon.
Meeting highlights include election of officers, Nadaka Park, and special guest speak John McClellan of Owens Corning discussing and answering questions about the new Gresham Foam Insulation Facility scheduled to open July 2009.
Meeting is open to all residents and businesses in the Wilkes East Neighborhood! Be A Part Of Your Community, Plan To Attend.
The Wilkes East Neighborhood is located in the Northwest corner of the City of Gresham, Oregon, and is one of Gresham Oregon's sixteen neighborhoods. Wilkes East Neighborhood borders are roughly NE Sandy Boulevard to the north, NE 181st Ave to the east, NE Glisan Street to the south, and NE 162nd Ave to the west. Click here for a map of the Wilkes East Neighborhood.
Local photography artist Lee Dayfield's inspiring photographs are on display now. We hope everyone has an opportunity to drop by and view her wonderful photographic artwork.
Lee's photographs can be seen at the following locations:
Cooper's Coffee (until August 1st)
Across the parking lot from OMSI
1515 SE Water, Portland OR
Topic: Mannequins
Central Cafe
124 NE 3rd Street, Gresham OR
Topic: Various photos framed in windows & conventional framing.
When: Thursday, August 7th, 10:00am-4:00pm Where: Vance Park
1400 SE 182nd Ave.
US Bank and Gresham Parks & Recreation are partnering to create a summer carnival for the community, filled with games, storytelling, crafts, arts, music, food, fun and prizes! US Bank volunteers are putting a lot of time into designing activities booths, as well and designing the day of logistics. We invite you to volunteer at the carnival, which will be one of our last summer events! Volunteers are needed to help set up, run booths during the event, and clean up afterwards.
When: Saturday, August 2nd, 9am-1pm Where: Gresham City Hall
1333 NW Eastman Parkway
Ready, set, weed! Spring and summer have brought a lot of growth into the garden, along with unwanted weeds. Come help community gardeners spiff up this local garden and allow for a more fruitful crop. Volunteers will help weed and mulch garden pathways, turn compost bins, and pick up litter around the garden.
When: Tuesday, July 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th, 10:30am-12pm Where: Main City Park, 219 Main Ave.
Downtown Gresham
Radio Disney will be coming back for a second year to get things moving in Main City Park this summer. Gresham City Kids is a free camp is for kids between the ages of 3 to 14, who must be accompanied by an adult. Activities include music, crafts, games and puzzles, and special prize give a ways. Parks needs volunteers to help each Tuesday with arts and crafts activities. Volunteers are especially needed on Tuesday, July 29th when Parks will be providing the main activity of the day...a scavenger hunt in the park. Join in the fun and help provide exciting outdoor activities for children this summer. Refreshments and snacks will be provided!
When: Tuesday, July 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th, 10:30am-12pm Where: Main City Park, 219 Main Ave.
Downtown Gresham
Radio Disney will be coming back for a second year to get things moving in Main City Park this summer. Gresham City Kids is a free camp is for kids between the ages of 3 to 14, who must be accompanied by an adult. Activities include music, crafts, games and puzzles, and special prize give a ways. Parks needs volunteers to help each Tuesday with arts and crafts activities. Volunteers are especially needed on Tuesday, July 29th when Parks will be providing the main activity of the day...a scavenger hunt in the park. Join in the fun and help provide exciting outdoor activities for children this summer. Refreshments and snacks will be provided!
Share Your Opinions: July 28 & 30, 2008
Mediation Focus Group participants needed!
When & Where
We hope you can attend one of the following focus groups:
Opportunity #1
When: Monday July 28, 2008 6:30PM -7:45PM Where: Gresham Library
385 NW Miller
Opportunity #2
When: Wednesday July 30, 2008 6:30PM - 8:00PM Where: Gresham City Hall
1333 NW Eastman Parkway
We Need You
Participants are needed for two informal focus groups looking at the public's awareness of mediation and conflict resolution. No prior knowledge or experience is necessary. Participants will be part of a facilitated conversation to express their thoughts and opinions.
East Metro Mediation and the Oregon Mediation Association are hosting the focus groups as part of a pilot project to determine outreach efforts in the Fairview-Gresham-Troutdale area. The information learned through the project will be used by counties throughout the state of Oregon.
Thank You!
Wilkes East Neighborhood would like express our gratitude to the following for their generous contributions & continued support:
• Jazzy Bagels, Main St & Powell
• Parkrose Hardware, 106th & Sandy
• Growers Outlet, 162nd & Glisan
• SOLV, Bringing Oregon together
• Albertsons, 181st & Glisan
• And, all the many volunteers!
