Announcement

The City of Gresham Parks and Recreation will be hosting a Naturescaping Workshop provided by Naturescaping for Clean Rivers!

Basic Naturescaping Workshop

When: Saturday, November 10, 2007
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Where: Council Chambers at City Hall
1333 NW Eastman Parkway
Gresham, OR

Description: The basic workshop includes principles of Naturescaping, why do Naturescaping, slides that show examples of Naturescaping, introduction to Site Planning, identifying native plants, and a field trip to a nearby yard or restoration project.

The City of Gresham Parks and Recreation will be hosting a Naturescaping Workshop provided by Naturescaping for Clean Rivers!

Site Planning I Workshop

When: Sunday, December 2, 2007
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Where: Council Chambers at City Hall
1333 NW Eastman Parkway
Gresham, OR

Description: The Site Planning workshop teaches how to evaluate a property with hands on measuring exercises and team exercises solving challenges using scenario yards. You must complete the Basic workshop before attending the Site Planning I workshop.

Ceremony Set to Honor Koda, Citizens

When: Wednesday October 31st 11:00 a.m.

Where: Gresham City Hall Plaza—1333 NW Eastman Pkwy Gresham, OR

The Gresham Police Department will take a moment to say ‘farewell’ to Koda, as well as ‘thank you’ to the many who have supported the Police Department in a ceremony scheduled for October 31st, at City Hall. Police Chief Carla Piluso will be on hand to honor Koda for his service and thank the members of the public who provided support after Koda was injured while tracking a dangerous suspect.

Ceremony Set to Honor Koda, Citizens

The Gresham Police Department will take a moment to say ‘farewell’ to Koda, as well as ‘thank you’ to the many who have supported the Police Department in a ceremony scheduled for October 31st, at City Hall. Police Chief Carla Piluso will be on hand to honor Koda for his service and thank the members of the public who provided support after Koda was injured while tracking a dangerous suspect.

Sandstone Neighborhood Watch; First Meeting: Nov 6

Get involved. Make a difference.

Sandstone Neighborhood Watch
7:00PM Tuesday November 6, 2007
Hosted by:
Larry & Kathy Farlow
2011 NE 169th Place
Portland, Oregon 97230

This will be a great opportunity for us neighbors to meet each other as friends! Refreshments will be served. The meeting should last about 90 minutes, giving us time to talk about how we can mutually prevent crime and better our neighborhood. Please plan to attend.

Pacific Drive Neighborhood Watch; First Meeting: Nov 7

Get involved. Make a difference.

Pacific Drive Neighborhood Watch
7:00 Wednesday November 7, 2007
Hosted by:
Art & Gail Abbott
(503) 254-0325
16537 NE Pacific Drive
Portland, Oregon 97230

This will be a great opportunity for us neighbors to meet each other as friends! Refreshments will be served. The meeting should last about 90 minutes, giving us time to talk about how we can mutually prevent crime and better our neighborhood. Please plan to attend.

November 1, 2007 - 6:30 pm Centennial High School

What: The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) will hold an information meeting about an air quality permit application for the proposed Owens Corning Corporation plant that will manufacture rigid polystyrene foam insulation boards at a new plant located at 18456 NE Wilkes Road in Gresham Oregon.

On October 24, 2007 the Johnson Creek Watershed Council Land-Use Committee will host the Coalition for a Livable Future who will present a special introductory session of the Regional Equity Atlas.

Come learn about the Regional Equity Atlas and the implications for the future of East Multhnomah County.

City of Gresham Parks and Recreation Volunteers Needed: Sat Oct 20, 2007

As part of the SOLV Green and Clean Project, the City of Gresham Parks and Recreation is coordinating a clean up event in North Gresham Park! Bring along the family, friends, or group/organization.

The Coalition of Gresham
Neighborhood Associations
Meeting Oct 10, 2007

Gresham City Hall
Springwater Trail Room

The Coalition of Gresham Neighborhood Associations next meeting will be Wednesday, October 10th, 7:00PM in the Springwater Trail Room, Gresham City Hall, 1333 NW Eastman Parkway, Gresham, OR 97030.

It is open to the public to attend. See you there!