Announcement

Saturday Family Walks, Greater Gresham

When: Sat, Oct 8, 2011 9AM-10:30AM Where: Greater Gresham area Meet at Gresham City Hall (Next to MAX station) 1333 Eastman Pkwy Gresham, OR Get Map!

Lace Your Shoes, Let's Go Walking!
The Gresham Regional Center Transportation Management Association hosts free monthly Saturday Family Walks in Gresham.

Bring the Family
Family Walks start at 9AM sharp on the Gresham City Hall Plaza next to the MAX station, 1333 N.W. Eastman Parkway. Wear comfortable shoes and bring a bottle of water. These family walks will cover a couple of miles at a pace suitable for families.

The walks will take about 1.5 hours and return to the same starting location.

When: Sat Oct 8, 2011 8:30AM-2PM Where: Historic Downtown Gresham NW Miller & NW Third Gresham, OR Get map!

Final Month!
Gresham Farmers' Market Downtown Gresham N.W. Miller and Third St.
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 through Oct. 29.

Coalition of Gresham Neighborhood Associations When: Tuesday Oct 11, 2011 7:00PM 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

Creating A Green Future When: Tue Oct 11, 2011 6:30-8:30PM Where: Gresham City Hall Oregon Trail Room 1333 NW Eastman Pky Gresham, OR Get Map!

Public Invited
Natural Resources and Sustainability Committee Oregon Trail Room
The Natural Resources and Sustainability Committee (NRSC) advises the Gresham City Council on policy development matters and actions related to the protection, restoration and enhancement of natural resources, including watershed health, water quality, urban tree canopy and the development of city parks amenities.

The NRSC meets the second Tuesday of each month. The public is encouraged to attend.

When: Wed Oct 12, 2011 7-9PM Where: Gresham city Hall Conference Room 3A 1333 NW Eastman Pky 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.

Volunteer Opportunities
Interested in serving on this committee? Complete a volunteer application

Free Flu Shot Event When: Oct 13, 2011 10AM-2PM Where: Rockwood United Methodist Church 17805 SE Stark St Gresham, OR Get Map!

Protect Your Health
FREE flu shots available on October 13, 2011 from 10AM-2PM at the Rockwood United Methodist Church. Pneumonia, TDAP, Hepatitis (first in series), and HPV shots will also be available. Sponsored by SnowCap Community Charities.

Zimmerman House, Gresham OR

Celebrate Fall! When: Sat Oct 15, 2011 10AM-3PM Where: Zimmerman Park 17111 NE Sandy Blvd Gresham, OR Get Map!

A lasting vestige of East Multnomah County's agricultural roots

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.

When: Sat Oct 15, 2011 8:30AM-2PM Where: Historic Downtown Gresham NW Miller & NW Third Gresham, OR Get map!

Final Two Weeks!
Gresham Farmers' Market Downtown Gresham N.W. Miller and Third St.
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 through Oct. 29.

When: Tue Oct 18, 2011 5:30PM-7PM Where: Gresham City Hall Council Chambers 1333 NW Eastman Pkwy Gresham, OR Get Map!

Food! Food! Glorious Food!
We require it to nourish our bodies. We desire it because it can give so much pleasure. Give us your rendition, your reaction, your passions for food. Is it sinful as dark chocolate ganache? Is it as beautiful as bountiful cornucopia of indulgence? Is it as light and simple as cotton candy?

Meet the Artists
Join us for an Artists Reception of local and regional artists as we celebrate the Food! Food! Glorious Food! art on exhibit at the City of Gresham Visual Arts Gallery. View their work. Meet the artists. Visitors will enjoy live music and light refreshments as they view the exhibit.

Nadaka Nature Park, Gresham OR

Let's Get Dirty! Volunteer opportunity When: Sat, Oct 22, 2011 12PM-3PM Where: Nadaka Nature Park 175th & NE Pacific St Gresham OR Get Map!

Clean-up info
Be prepared to get a little dirty and to have fun by supporting and volunteering with Friends of Nadaka and Wilkes East Neighborhood Association in their efforts to restore this natural area by removing invasive underbrush and ivy from Nadaka Nature Park, part of the Columbia Slough Watershed.

Rain or Shine! Come dressed for weather and help improve Nadaka Nature Park. Bring working gloves & a water bottle if you have them. Volunteer as long as you can. Coffee, juice, water & refreshments provided by Wilkes East Neighborhood.