11 Live Bands, 65+ Vendors, Great Food, Free Health testing
Fun For The Entire Family!
The East Portland Exposition (EPO XPO) is a two day community event that will be held at Ed Benedict Community Park, located along SE Powell Boulevard between 100th Avenue and 102nd Avenue (Get Map!) in East Portland on July 17 and 18, 2010. The gates open at 11AM on Saturday and 10:00AM on Sunday. EPO XPO is co-sponsored by all 13 East Portland Neighborhoods. The event will feature numerous exhibitors, lots of entertainment and food, free health testing, and free activities for children and families.
This year, EPO XPO will be partnering with the City of Portland for the very first Sunday Parkways in East Portland — and EPO XPO will be at the heart of it all! Sunday Parkways is great fun for everyone. So come to EPO XPO on Saturday to visit all the great exhibitors, and enjoy some great food and entertainment. Be sure to stay for the movie that evening (and Sunday too!) starting at dusk. Then, on Sunday, come join the festivities for the single best day of the Summer — East Portland style!
Join Your Neighbors -- Get involved. Make a difference!
"Spring Clean-Up" usually means you discover a lot of things you wish you could take to the dump! Well, now you don't have to take your junk very far! The dumpsters are coming to you!
This event is open to all Wilkes East Neighborhood residents. Get map!
Come for ice cream and a chance to meet up with neighbors!
Bring all your general debris and recycles to the dumpsters located in the parking lot at HB Lee Middle School, 1121 NE 172nd Ave (between Glisan & Halsey), Saturday July 17th, 9AM to 12PM.
You CAN dispose of:
Bulky waste
Yard debris
Wood scraps
General "clean-up" items
You CAN recycle:
Electronics (e-waste)
Scrap metal
Cardboard
You can NOT dispose of:
Hazardous waste*
Chemicals, paint cans
Appliances, tires
Household garbage
Commercial waste
*Hazardous Waste Disposal
Wondering what to do with those old paint cans, motor oil and solvents?
When: Tuesday, Aug 3th, 2010 7-10PM Where: Your Neighborhood!
Celebrate the 27th anniversary of National Night Out by hosting an event in your neighborhood on August 3rd.
Last year over 36 million people, from every state, across 15,000 communities participated in events to help make communities safe and raise awareness about anticrime programs.
National Night Out is a time when individuals and groups are encourgaged to gather together after dark in parks and other public places for wholesome activities. The idea is to symbolically reclaim our public spaces by using them, encouraging other people to use them and making the space feel safe, and discouraging illegal and anti-social activity.
So, go ahead -- invite your neighbors -- gather on someone's lawn or porch and turn-on the lights! Celebrate National Night Out 2010. Take a stand. Dont't let crime control your neighborhood.
National Night Out is designed to:
Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness,
Generate support for, and participation in, local anticrime programs,
Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships, and
Send a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.
Along with the traditional display of outdoor lights and front porch vigils National Night Out is also celebrated with:
block, lawn and porch parties,
cookouts,
visits from local police and sheriff departments
parades, exhibits,
flashlight walks,
contests, and
youth programs.
Organize a National Night Out Event in Your Neighborhood!
Call 503-618-2567 or contact Kelle Landavazo at Kelle.Landavazo@GreshamOregon.gov. to register your event and receive National Night Out materials.
Help shape Rockwood's urban design framework: buildings, streetscapes, open spaces, and more
When: Wednesday June 2, 2010 6:30PM-8:00PM Where: Gresham City Hall
Conference Rooms 2A/2B
1333 NW Eastman Pky
Gresham OR Get Map!
Property owners, stakeholders and interested parties are invited to attend a community forum for the Rockwood Design Standards project. This project is intended to implement the vision for Rockwood by establishing an urban design framework and then creating regulations to ensure that the physical environment in Rockwood—its buildings, streetscapes, pedestrian environments and open spaces—match that vision for a quality place. The project regulations will also:
Promote a sense of community and livability
Identify elements of good building and site design
Support the City's sustainability goals
Address safety issues
This forum is intended to introduce the project, evaluate the draft principles and establish an urban form for the heart of Rockwood that will inform the development of design and policy recommendations. The evening will include an open house at 6:30, a presentation and large group discussion starting at 6:45, and small group work sessions to conclude the evening.
What a great way to raise money for Gresham Schools! This cruise-in/car show promises to bring out plenty of show cars, entertainment and food, so don't miss this event!
$10 Pre-Registration until May 17th. There will be a cut off after the first 100 cars are signed up so get your information to us soon! Day of registration is $12. Trophies will be awarded and we will host a High School Challenge! Raffles every hour!
*25 spots are reserved for students participating in the Challenge.
Rockwood Code Compliance, Rockwood Design Guidelines Project, Plaza del Sol Programming Work Group, Rockwood in Motion Project Update, Proposed Gresham Redevelopment Commission 5-Year Capital Improvement.
When: Wednesday May 12, 2010 7PM-9PM Where: Gresham City Hall
Oregon Trail Conference Center
1333 NW Eastman Pky
Gresham OR Get Map!
It includes: Rockwood Code Compliance Report, Rockwood Design Guidelines Project Report, Plaza del Sol Programming Work Group Report, Rockwood in Motion Project Update, Proposed Gresham Redevelopment Commission 5-Year Capital Improvement, and more. You will find all of this under "agenda attachments" for the meeting on 5/12.
Attend this Free1-Day Health Fair! Saturday, May 22nd
When: Saturday May 22, 2010 9:00AM - 3:00PM Where: Portland Lutheran School
740 SE 182nd
Gresham, OR Get Map!
Free Clinic
This year is the 5th year for Compassion Rockwood, an all day FREE health event where doctors, dentist, and more get together in one location to help under-insured members of the greater Rockwood / West Gresham area. No appointment necessary. Simply show up and attend.
This years services include:
Basic Medical Exams
Basic Emergency Dental Treatments
Dental Cleaning (ages 3-18 only)
Basic Chiropractic Exams
Vison Care
Social Service Fair
Childrens Activities
City of Gresham Disaster Preparedness Education
And more!
This clinic is limited in the services, therefore we are asking that only members of the community with a real need for care attend, especially in the area of dental. Guests are not required to disclose their income level or make a commitment to give back to their community through volunteering.
"Bringin' It Home - Oklahoma!" 17th Annual Fundraiser Event
MHCC Town & Gown Room Saturday April 17th
When: Saturday April 17, 2010
Silent Auction 5:30 - 6:30PM
Dinner 6:15-7:00PM (meal, desserts, beverages, entertainment - $15 per person)
Live Auction from 7:00 - 8:45PM
Where: Town & Gown Room
Mt Hood Community College
26000 SE Stark Street
Gresham, OR
Auction, Dinner & Entertainment
Eastrose Fellowship Unitarian church is holding it's 17th Annual Fundraiser Event "Bringin' It Home - Oklahoma!" on Saturday, April 17th in the Town & Gown Room at Mt Hood Community College, 26000 SE Stark St, Gresham OR. Get Map!(The Town & Gown Room is at the south end, on the second floor, next to the cafeteria. Get Campus Map!)
A portion of this years proceeds will benefit SnowCap Community Charities(178th & SE Stark, helping East County citizens since 1967), and Nadaka Nature Park (175th & NE Pacific St).
Wilkes East Neighborhood has received a Metro Nature in Neighborhood grant for improvements in Nadaka Nature Park which requires matching volunteer hours so your support is needed and greatly appreciated. See you at the park!
When: Apr 17, 2010, Sat 9AM-1PM Where: Nadaka Nature Park
NE 175th Ave and NE Pacific St
Gresham, OR Get Map!
Directions
From I-84: Take the 181st exit, travel south, turn right on NE Pacific St. From Glisan(eastbound): Turn left on NE 172nd Av, turn right on NE Pacific St.
Earth Day at Nadaka
Join other volunteers as we clear invasive plants & beautify Nadaka Nature Park, a 10-acre natural area with a dense forest and inviting meadow.
Metro Mobile Garden will be here w/native plants & trees to purchase for Nadaka or your own yard.
Friends of Trees will be here to help plant 4 new large trees in Nadaka
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.
For more information contact Brett Lyon, SOLV Coordinator 503-844-9571 x332, or email brett@solv.org.
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!
