Newsletters are a regular publication of the Wilkes East Neighborhood Association. They are hand-delivered to over 1,500 residences and businesses in our area 3 times per year, timed to correspond with our general meetings.
Got a story or tip to share?
Wilkes East residents are encouraged to submit articles and tips for the newsletter. Articles should be limited to 300-400 words and may be subject to editing. Include a related photo. Send by email to chair@wilkeseastna.org, or by postal mail to: 17104 NE Oregon St • Portland OR 97230.
Volunteers Needed
Newsletters are hand-delivered to Wilkes East residents and businesses by neighborhood volunteers. There are always routes that need delivery people. Routes are small and many. We can always use your help. To volunteer contact chair@wilkeseastna.org.
* General Meetings. Everyone's invited. Please attend.
SEEKING BOARD MEMBERS
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Help shape our neighborhood. Become a Member-at-Large at anytime. No experience required -- just the desire to make our neighborhood a better place. Click here for details!"Together WE can make a difference!"
Wilkes East Neighborhood
17104 NE Oregon St
Portland OR 97230
Join Your Neighbors. Get involved. Make a difference!
Save the date
Be sure to save Monday Nov 8th at 7PM for the Wilkes East Neighborhood 2021 Fall Meeting.
Agenda
Kevin Dahlgren, City of Gresham, Homeless Services
Mary Ann "Miki" Herman, New CEO of Ablertina Kerr
Election of Officers
Q & A
Neighborhood news and more
Seeking Board Members. Are you motivated, passionate, creative?
Did you know you can become a Member-at-Large at any time? Being a Board Member is a great opportunity and experience for any neighbor, whether you’ve been on a board before or you're considering the idea for the first time. No experience required. Nominate yourself. Info here! or contact any board member. Get involved! Make a difference!
Who should attend?
Participation is open to all residents who live, own property or a business, organization, church or government agency within our boundaries
Be 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's sixteen neighborhoods. Wilkes East Neighborhood borders are roughly NE Sandy Blvd to the north, NE 181st Ave to the east, NE Glisan St to the south, and NE 162nd Ave to the west. Get map!.
Watch for these red & white Meeting Signs the week before our meeting. The signs were purchased with assistance of the City of Gresham Neighborhood Grant Program, and with volunteer hours to set them out and retrieve them. Signs Now NW also made a generous contribution to this project.
Mark your calendar. See you there!
Questions or comments?
Contact Wilkes East Neighborhood by email at info@wilkeseastna.org, or by postal mail to: Wilkes East Neighborhood, 17104 NE Oregon St, Portland Oregon 97230
Board meetings are now scheduled for the 2nd Monday each month 6:30PM
For more information please contact: info@wilkeseastna.org
Upcoming Meetings
Jul 12, 2021
Aug 09, 2021 *
Sep 13, 2021
Oct 11, 2021
Nov 08, 2021 *
Dec 13, 2021
Jan 10, 2022
* Public Meeting
SEEKING BOARD MEMBERS
Are you motivated, passionate, creative? Join the Board!
Help shape our neighborhood. Become a Member-at-Large at anytime. No experience required -- just the desire to make our neighborhood a better place. Click here for details!"Together WE can make a difference!"
Wilkes East Neighborhood
17104 NE Oregon St
Portland OR 97230
When: Mon Jun 14, 2021 6:30PM-8:00PM
Online meeting via Zoom Click here to join. By phone Meeting ID: 892 2254 1468
Passcode: 336727
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Board meetings are now scheduled for the 2nd Monday each month 6:30PM
For more information please contact: info@wilkeseastna.org
Upcoming Meetings
Jun 14, 2021
Jul 12, 2021
Aug 09, 2021 *
Sep 13, 2021
Oct 11, 2021
Nov 08, 2021 *
Dec 13, 2021
* Public Meeting
SEEKING BOARD MEMBERS
Are you motivated, passionate, creative? Join the Board!
Help shape our neighborhood. Become a Member-at-Large at anytime. No experience required -- just the desire to make our neighborhood a better place. Click here for details!"Together WE can make a difference!"
Wilkes East Neighborhood
17104 NE Oregon St
Portland OR 97230
When: Mon May 10, 2021 6:30PM-8:00PM
Online meeting via Zoom Click here to join.Passcode: 226696
Board meetings are now scheduled for the 2nd Monday each month 6:30PM
For more information please contact: info@wilkeseastna.org
Upcoming Meetings
Jun 14, 2021
Jul 12, 2021
Aug 09, 2021 *
Sep 13, 2021
Oct 11, 2021
Nov 08, 2021 *
* Public Meeting
SEEKING BOARD MEMBERS
Are you motivated, passionate, creative? Join the Board!
Help shape our neighborhood. Become a Member-at-Large at anytime. No experience required -- just the desire to make our neighborhood a better place. Click here for details!"Together WE can make a difference!"
Wilkes East Neighborhood
17104 NE Oregon St
Portland OR 97230
When: Mon Jan 11, 2021 6:30PM-8:00PM
Online meeting via Zoom Contact for details.
Board meetings are now scheduled for the 2nd Monday each month 6:30PM
For more information please contact: info@wilkeseastna.org
Upcoming Meetings
Feb 08, 2021
Mar 08, 2021 *
Apr 12, 2021
May 10, 2021
Jun 14, 2021
* Public Meeting
SEEKING BOARD MEMBERS
Are you motivated, passionate, creative? Join the Board!
Help shape our neighborhood. Become a Member-at-Large at anytime. No experience required -- just the desire to make our neighborhood a better place. Click here for details!"Together WE can make a difference!"
Wilkes East Neighborhood
17104 NE Oregon St
Portland OR 97230
When: Mon Dec 14, 2020 6:30PM-8:00PM
Online meeting via Zoom Contact for details.
Board meetings are now scheduled for the 2nd Monday each month 6:30PM
For more information please contact: info@wilkeseastna.org
Upcoming Meetings
Jan 11, 2021
Feb 08, 2021
Mar 08, 2021 *
Apr 12, 2021
May 10, 2021
Jun 14, 2021
* Public Meeting
SEEKING BOARD MEMBERS
Are you motivated, passionate, creative? Join the Board!
Help shape our neighborhood. Become a Member-at-Large at anytime. No experience required -- just the desire to make our neighborhood a better place. Click here for details!"Together WE can make a difference!"
Wilkes East Neighborhood
17104 NE Oregon St
Portland OR 97230
Join Your Neighbors. Get involved. Make a difference!
Save the date
Be sure to save Monday, Nov 9th at 7PM for the Wilkes East Neighborhood 2020 Fall Meeting. The meeting will be held online via Zoom meeting.
Agenda
Robin Sells, Gresham Chief of Police
Emily Bower, Executive Dir, City of Gresham Redevelopment, Downtown Rockwood
Election of Officers
Lee Dayfield, Parks Advocate, Progress report to get a Parks District for Gresham
Seeking Board Members. Are you motivated, passionate, creative?
Did you know you can become a Member-at-Large at any time? Being a Board Member is a great opportunity and experience for any neighbor, whether you’ve been on a board before or you're considering the idea for the first time. No experience required. Nominate yourself. Info here! or contact any board member. Get involved! Make a difference!
Who should attend?
Participation is open to all residents who live, own property or a business, organization, church or government agency within our boundaries
Be 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's sixteen neighborhoods. Wilkes East Neighborhood borders are roughly NE Sandy Blvd to the north, NE 181st Ave to the east, NE Glisan St to the south, and NE 162nd Ave to the west. Get map!.
Watch for these red & white Meeting Signs the week before our meeting. The signs were purchased with assistance of the City of Gresham Neighborhood Grant Program, and with volunteer hours to set them out and retrieve them. Signs Now NW also made a generous contribution to this project.
Mark your calendar. See you there!
Questions or comments?
Contact Wilkes East Neighborhood by email at info@wilkeseastna.org, or by postal mail to: Wilkes East Neighborhood, 17104 NE Oregon St, Portland Oregon 97230
Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on everything you’ve been given, and be grateful for all that’s good in your life. This year has been so challenging. Even though we are apart, we are thinking of family and friends. Enjoy a wonderful virtual Thanksgiving holiday! Stay safe. Stay healthy!
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!