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City of Gresham News, Community Activities, Workshops & More

Neighborhood Connections is a publication from the City of Gresham Communications & Community Outreach offering City of Gresham news, Public Safety information, Community Activities & Events, Training & Workshops, Volunteer Opportunities, and more.

Inside this Issue...

• Gresham Landlord Forum For All Multi-Family Rental Landlords and Managers Jan. 21
• On Jan. 28 at 6:30 p.m. Meet the Artist Selected to Create the Art Elements at the Center for the Arts Plaza
• Interested in Organizing your Neighborhood for a Disaster Response?
• Are You Ready? Workshop Jan. 24 from 9AM to Noon
• New Skate Park Community Design Workshop is Saturday, Feb. 7 at 2:30PM
• Register for Free Naturescaping Workshop at Gresham City Hall
• Oregon E-Cycles in Gresham<
• Become a Master Recycler
• Successful Mediation Cases

For more information, visit the Neighborhood Associations page at GreshamOregon.gov or contact Cathy Harrington at 503-618-2482, or email cathy.harrington@ci.gresham.or.us.

Join Us! Johnson Creek Watershed Wide Event Mar 7th 10 Locations!

When: Saturday, March 7, 2009 9AM-12PM
Where: 10 Locations
Johnson Creek Watershed
Portland & Gresham

Watershed Wide Event

Please join us for our 11th Annual Watershed Wide Event with hundreds of volunteers working together to restore a valuable community resource we all share -- Johnson Creek.

Volunteers will gather at 10 different restoration sites throughout the watershed to remove invasive species and plant native plants.

Historically, this has been a very popular event; please sign up early! Register now!

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Free -- Don't delay! Small Leaf Maple saplings Transplant Now!

It's transplant time!

Beautiful Small Leaf Maple Tree saplings available for transplant now. These hardy saplings are from the tree pictured above.

Maple saplings transplant very easily during the dormant season, which is roughly from mid-November to mid-February, taking care to set it at the same level in the soil at which it was previously growing.

To obtain your free Maple Tree sapling please email kjohnk@juno.com.

Join Us for Bargins Galore! Reynolds Learning Academy Annual Rummage Sale Sat & Sun March 14-15

When: Sat March 14, 2009 10AM-4PM
Sun March 15, 2009 10AM-2PM
Where: Reynolds Learning Academy
20234 NE Halsey
Fairview, OR 97024
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Graduation fund raiser

Reynolds Learning Academy will be holding it's annual Rummage Sale to raise funds for our graduation ceremony and other school activities, Saturday March 14th from 10AM to 4PM, and Sunday March 15th from 10AM to 2PM.

If you haven't been to an RLA Rummage Sale -- you've got to go!

City of Gresham News, Community Activities & More

Neighborhood Connections is a publication from the City of Gresham Communications & Community Outreach offering City of Gresham news, Public Safety information, Community Activities & Events, Training & Workshops, Volunteer Opportunities, and more.

Inside this Issue...

• Learn to Mediate
• Urban Renewal Marks its Fifth Year
• Urban Renewal Welcomes Henningsen Cold Storage to Gresham
• Rape Survivor Edens Receives Humanitarian Award
• Justice Assistance Grant Awarded
• Save the Drain Campaign Targets Holiday Cooking
• Holiday Schedule for Garbage and Recycling Service
• Annual Holiday Construction Ban in Busy Retail Districts Starts Nov. 21
• Gresham Transportation Projects Seek Your Public Comment
• How to Set Out Garbage Cans, Carts and Bins
• Jenne Road Sewer Project Update
• Stark Street Boulevard Transportation Project Open House, Rockwood
• Volunteers Needed for Outdoor Work Party at Kelly Creek
• Free Educational DVD Features Puppet Skits and Environmental Messages

For more information, visit the Neighborhood Associations page at GreshamOregon.gov or contact Cathy Harrington at 503-618-2482, or email cathy.harrington@ci.gresham.or.us.

Proposed map and codes changes available for review

When: Tuesday, Dec 16, 2008 3:00PM
Where: Council Chambers
Gresham City Hall
1333 NW Eastman Parkway

Proposed changes close to approval

The Planning Commission on November 10, 2008 recommended that the City Council approve the map and code changes proposed as part of the Residential Districts Review project.

The proposed changes are described at www.tinyurl.com/GreshamCode.

Planning Commission suggests staff take another look

The City Council is scheduled to conduct a public hearing at 3:00PM Dec 16, 2008. The Planning Commission suggested staff take another look at the proposed map changes for a few locations. Staff will describe those suggestions and its recommendation to the City Council in the materials for the Dec 16, 2008 meeting.

Proposed map and codes changes available for review

When: Monday, Nov 10, 2008 6:30PM - 10:00PM
Where: Council Chambers
Gresham City Hall
1333 NW Eastman Parkway

Proposed changes available for review

The Residential Districts Review project is proposing Development Plan Map and Development Code changes. The latest map (and other information) is available at www.tinyurl.com/GreshamCode.

City of Gresham News, Community Activities & More...

Neighborhood Connections is a publication from the City of Gresham Communications & Community Outreach offering City of Gresham news, Public Safety information, Community Activities & Events, Training & Workshops, Volunteer Opportunities, and more.

Inside this Issue...

• Rockwood Make A Difference Day – Saturday, October 25
• Volunteers Sought for Make a Difference Day – Saturday, October 25
• Kane Drive Improvement Project Design Review Open House November 6
• TIP 2008 4th Quarter Newsletter
• Crime Prevention Tip
• A Great Way to Give Back to Gresham...Adopt a Park or Trail Today
• October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
• Map your Neighborhood
• Gresham Transportation Projects Seek Your Public Comment
• Senior Citizen Scam Jam 2008
• Forums, Open Houses, and Workshops
• Curbside Recycling Campaign comes to Gresham
• Conserve Water, Reduce Utility Bills
• Local Businesses Earn GREAT Award Through City Program
• View the City’s Street Sweeping Schedule this Fall for Your Neighborhood

For more information, visit the Neighborhood Associations page at GreshamOregon.gov or contact Cathy Harrington at 503-618-2482, or email cathy.harrington@ci.gresham.or.us.

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Halloween hauntings 2008, Old fashion fun & current events!

Halloween is fast approaching and every day it seems more front yards are being bedecked in sticky spider webs, soaring witches and grinning pumpkins.

In light of this year's economic situation these neighbors near NE 140th Ave & E Burnside St have combined old fashion fun with current events to make their graveyard howl this Halloween. This year's new tombstones include my IRA, the Stock Market, the Economy, and my 401k!

Now, that's scary!

2008 INTEL-SOLV Clean & Green event at Nadaka Park

2008 INTEL-SOLV "Clean & Green" event at Nadaka Park

27 Adults and 8 children braved the crisp weather to participate in the INTEL-SOLV Nadaka Clean-Up on Saturday October 11th, contributing over 110 hours of volunteer effort.

Lots of back breaking work was done, so you can now see from the walking path to the fence at Pacific Street and the homes along the way. A renewal of old friendships and new friends were made and another generation of volunteers learned the ropes of how to have fun and get a job done.

The project was supported by several Wilkes East Neighborhood (WENA) merchants