Announcement

Transition Residential Districts, Increased Residential Intensity, and New Lot Size Standards May Effect Your Property Value

When: Monday October 27, 2008 6:30PM
Where: Council Chambers
Public Safety & Schools Building
Gresham City Hall
1333 NW Eastman Parkway
Gresham, Oregon

The City of Gresham Planning Commission is scheduled to discuss the Development Code Improvement Project at its next meeting on October 27, 2008. If you would like to see the materials for this meeting, please visit the Planning Commission website at: http://www.greshamoregon.gov/city/city-departments/mayor-and-city-council/council-advisory-committees/Planning-Commission.aspx.

For more information contact Stacy Humphrey, Special Projects Planner, City of Gresham, phone (503) 618-2202, or email stacy.humphrey@ci.gresham.or.us.

Neighborhood Coalition Meeting

When: Tuesday, Oct 14, 2008 7:00PM
Where: Gresham City Hall, Springwater Trail Room

The Coalition of Gresham Neighborhood Associations next meeting will be Tuesday Oct 14, 2008 at 7:00PM in the Springwater Trail Room, Gresham City Hall, 1333 NW Eastman Parkway, Gresham, OR 97030.

Meeting is open to the public. See you there!

Neighborhood Coalition Meeting

When: Tuesday, Jan 13, 2009 7:00PM
Where: Gresham City Hall, Springwater Trail Room

The Coalition of Gresham Neighborhood Associations next meeting will be Tuesday Jan 13, 2009 7:00PM in the Springwater Trail Room, Gresham City Hall, 1333 NW Eastman Parkway, Gresham, OR 97030.

Meeting is open to the public. See you there!

Over 300 Hot Rods and Classic Cars! Rock-n-Roll! Fabulous Food! August 8-9, 2008 Downtown Gresham Oregon

When: Saturday, August 9, 2008 8:00AM - 7:00PM
Where: Main Street
Historic Downtown Gresham

Hosted by Northwest Motorsports Association

Proceeds from this event benefit the Mt Hood Community College Automotive Scholarship Program. Last years event raised over $11,000. Over the past 10 years, Northwest Motorsports Association has generously donated over $94,000 to fund scholarships for Automotive Technology students! Each year Northwest Motorsports Association also awards two MHCC automotive technology students with a two-term scholarship and aids with the purchase of tools and equipment for the students Co-Op dealership experience.

Mark your calendar and join the fun!

Events

• Historic Bed Races, Friday Night 7:00PM
• Parade on Main Street, Saturday Morning 10:00AM
• The Infamous "You Guess It Engine Blow", (TBA)
• Awards Ceremony, Saturday 5:00PM
• Main Street Cruise, Saturday 6:00PM

Activities

• Cash Awards & Trophies
• Live Music! * Rock-n-Roll * Fabulous Food
• Vendor Row * Kids Activities * Door Prize Drawings

See you there!

Earth Day, Every Day! Be part of the biggest Earth Day yet this April 19th

When: Saturday, April 19, 2008, 9:00AM - 2:00PM
Where: Gresham City Hall
1333 N.W. Eastman Parkway
Gresham, Oregon

Join your neighbors and the City of Gresham as we celebrate Earth Day 2008! Enjoy music and entertainment, vendor booths, recycling events, workshops, and more.

Activities & Events

• Recycling Collection Event
• Gresham Earth Day Celebration
• Vendors & Exhibitors
• Earth Day Celebration Workshops
• Earth Day Sponsors
• Volunteer At Earth Day!

Go green and celebrate the planet with these fun Earth Day games and activities! Find out what you can do to decrease climate change, plus ways to recycle at home or work.

Wilkes East Neighborhood Association
Semi-Annual Meeting

When: Tuesday, March 25th, 2008 7:00PM - 9:00PM
Where: St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church
17405 NE Glisan Street

Be sure to save Tuesday, March 25th at 7:00 PM for WENA’s Semi-Annual Meeting. This meeting will be held at St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church, 17405 NE Glisan Street, Portland, Oregon.

Click here to see the flyer!

Scheduled Topics

• State of the Neighborhood Update
• Residential District Review
  Brian Martin, Associate Planner
  Comprehensive Planning
  City of Gresham
• Nadaka Park Update
  Officially form a "Friends of Nadaka"
  To apply for grant monies for the park
• Neighborhood Watch groups in your neighborhood
• Volunteers Needed

Mark your calendar and plan to attend this exciting meeting.

10th Annual Johnson Creek Watershed Council
Watershed Wide Event

When: Saturday, March 1, 2008 9:00AM - 12:00PM

Where: 14 restoration sites!

Click here to view the event flyer!

Volunteers are invited to a FREE celebration lunch following work parties. Register online at www.jcwc.org. To find out more or to volunteer go to www.jcwc.org or email us at info@jcwc.org or call 503.652.7477

Gresham City Hall Community Garden Clean Up

When: Saturday, March 1st, 2008 9:00AM - 1:00PM

Where: Gresham City Hall
1333 NW Eastman Parkway

Ready, set, weed! Spring is right around the corner and we'd like to clean up this site preparing it for another great year. Volunteers will help weed garden beds and pathways, turn compost bins, and pick up litter around the garden.

Portland Teen Idol

When: Friday, March 7th, 2008 6:00PM - 8:30PM

Where: Clearcreek Middle School
219 NE 219th Ave.

Discover the next new teen talent in our area! Volunteer at Portland Teen Idol helping with set up, registering kids, and possibly judging!

Gardening at the Zimmerman House

When: Saturday March 8th, 2008 9:00AM - 2:00PM

Where: Zimmerman Park
17111 NE Sandy Blvd.

Take a step back into history by volunteering at the Zimmermann House. This 1874 farmhouse is a perfect reflection of typical Columbia River dairy farm life in the late 1800s. Volunteers are needed to weed and prune in the garden, which will contribute to the historical site overall beauty.