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Volunteer! MLK Day Planting Event, Nadaka Nature Park & Garden: Mon, Jan 20, 2020 8:45AM-1PM
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Join Your NeighborsWhen: Mon Jan 20, 2020 8:45AM-1PM |
MLK Day of Service
Join this special event on a Monday to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's legacy of service and justice by planting trees! We are excited to be hosting this work party where we will be removing weedy introduced and planting native trees and shrubs at Nadaka Nature Park. Nadaka Park is a 12 acre park that serves the diverse residents of East County with a community garden, natural play area, and picnic shelter, providing important access to nature.
Please arrive by 8:45am to sign-in and enjoy some breakfast treats and coffee, tea, or hot chocolate. The planting starts at 9:00am. We provide gloves, tools, and planting guidance -- all you need to do is show up dressed for the weather wearing sturdy shoes or boots, and be ready to have fun!
Under age 18? A signed youth waiver is required for youth to volunteer: www.friendsoftrees.org/youthwaiver. We ask that youth 15 years and younger are accompanied by an adult.
This event is in partnership with Friends of Nadaka Nature Park and with support from the Nature Conservancy and the Boeing Company.
More Info
Please contact Jenny, Pablo, and Carey at (503) 595-0213 or email volunteer@friendsoftrees.org if you have questions or need any further information. We look forward to seeing you out there!
Thanksgiving, A Time To Be Grateful - A Time For Sharing
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Happy ThanksgivingThanksgiving is a time to reflect on everything you’ve been given, and be grateful for all that you have. |
Take the time to give thanks for all that’s good in your life -- and give to others who may not share the same good fortune this Thanksgiving.
Give from the heart
Help brighten the holiday for someone in need.
- Donate time or money to a local charity or food pantry
- Donate a Thanksgiving basket to a neighbor in need
- Volunteer at a local soup kitchen or homeless shelter
- Deliver Thanksgiving meals to housebound seniors
Volunteer this holiday, and share the season!
Have a safe Thanksgiving weekend.
Twilight Market at Gresham Station 2019: Wed, Aug 14, 2019 4PM-8:30PM
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Farm Fresh, Hand Crafted
When: Wed, Aug 14, 2019 4PM-8:30PM |
Welcome to Greshams only weekday farmers market!
Join us every Wednesday evening starting at 4:00 pm at Gresham Station, at NW 11th Street in between NW Civic Drive and NW Sleret Avenue.
More than 40 local vendors are confirmed to join the Gresham Station Twilight Market, many of whom also showcase their products at the Gresham Farmers Market on Saturdays.
For more information about this event, contact Christina Blaser at 626-318-7508 or christinab@harsch.com.
City of Gresham Summer Repair Cafe: Thu, Aug 15, 2019 6PM-8PM
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Let's Fix It!
When: Thu, Aug 15, 2019 6PM-8PM |
Get your broken items fixed by community volunteers for free
The City of Gresham, the Rosewood Initiative and Repair PDX are teaming up to bring people with repair skills together to help neighbors fix their broken items.
Types of household items repaired
- Broken bicycles, chains and tires
- Torn clothing, missing buttons and other fabric repairs
- Broken clocks, fans and small kitchen appliances
Please note: Televisions, microwaves and small engines are not repairable at this event.
What to expect
- Try to bring anything that may be needed to repair your item; Parts, buttons, matching thread, power cords, batteries, connecting cables, remote controls, instructions manuals, etc.
- We try to help everyone who brings an item. If participants bring multiple items (allowed), we can only work on one item at a time and may not be able to fix more than one item per person.
- Our volunteer fixers will do their best to repair your item, but some repairs may be too complicated or require resources that aren't available at the event.
- The event is free. There may be a wait depending on the number of repairs.
Contact
For more information contact us at repaircafegresham@gmail.com or 503-618-2694.
Third Thusday, Historic Downtown Gresham 2019: Thu, Aug 15, 2019 5PM-8PM
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Come Join the Fun!
When: Thu, Aug 15, 2019 5PM-8PM |
Stay later downtown for live music, art, kids activities and more on Third Thursdays when the downtown Gresham businesses extend their hours. Bring the family for a fun evening downtown to stroll, eat, shop and explore.
For more information about Third Thursdays, contact the Historic Downtown Gresham Business Association at exploregresham@gmail.com or visit the Third Thursday Facebook page.
Gresham Saturday Market 2019: Sat, Aug 17, 2019 9AM-3PM
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Saturday's thru October
When: Sat, Aug 17, 2019 9AM-3PM |
The Gresham Saturday Market is a farmer's market that includes in-season farm-fresh produce, fruits and berries, crafts, artisans, fresh flowers, plants, services, and unique offerings, plus great food and live entertainment. Ample on-site parking is available next to the market.
For more information, call 503-912-4122 or visit the Gresham Saturday Market website.
Join the Fun! I Heart Rockwood Community Festival, Nadaka Park: Sat, Aug 17, 2019 11AM-8PM
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Celebrate Our Community!
When: Sat, Aug 17, 2019 11AM-8PM |
Come Join the Fun!
A free community festival for all ages. Rock the Block and the Nadaka Community Festival combine to present "I Heart Rockwood." This full day of entertainment, activities, community resources and giveaways, includes:
- Live performances all day
- Food
- Haircuts
- School supplies
- Medical and dental check-ups
- Forest scavenger hunt
Hosted by Rockwood Preparatory Academy and Friends of Nadaka. For more information visit Friends of Nadaka or call 503-702-0739.
Gresham Farmers Market 2019: Sat, Aug 17, 2019 8:30AM-2PM
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Saturday's thru October
When: Sat, Aug 17, 2019 8:30AM-2PM |
The Gresham Farmers Market is a community gathering place where you can stroll, shop and listen to live music. The market offers shoppers fresh, local produce, meats, cheeses, flowers, crafts, fresh food and live music.
Dont forget to bring your bag or basket from home.
Enjoy a picnic on the grass and a splash in the Children's Fountain splash pads on the Arts Plaza.
For more information about the Gresham Farmers' Market contact us at 971-303-2248 or manager@greshamfarmersmarket.com, or visit the Gresham Farmers' Market website.
Listening Session, Homelessness: Thu, May 16, 2019 6:30PM-8PM
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When: Thu, May 16, 2019 6:30PM-8PM |
City Council and staff will host the second of four community conversations in 2019 on homelessness. This 1.5-hour forum will provide an opportunity for the City to report on current homeless programs and projects and gather input from community members during the open discussion period.
Read more about Council Listening Sessions and submit a question in advance.
For more information about this event, contact Teresa Hall at 503-618-2871 or Teresa.Hall@GreshamOregon.gov.
TriMet schedules paper ticket exchanges, Troutdale Library: Tue May 21, 2019 3:30PM-6:00PM
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Switch to the Hop FastpassWhen: Tue May 21, 2019 3:30PM-6:00PM |
The regional transit agency is ending paper and mobile tickets.
Source: The Gresham Outlook, May 01, 2019
TriMet is phasing out paper and mobile tickets but giving riders several opportunities to exchange the ones in their possessions for equal value on a Hop Fastpass card.
The regional transit agency is hosting a series of events in its service district where exchanges can be made. The next one is Tuesday, May 14, from 3:30PM to 6:00PM at the Troutdale Library, 2451 SW Cherry Park Rd, Troutdale.
Unvalidated, foil-stamped tickets and passes can be exchanged in person In person at the TriMet Ticket Office located in Pioneer Courthouse Square, 701 SW 6th Ave, Portland, Monday through Friday, 8:30AM to 5:30PM.
Unvalidated mobile tickets are also accepted.
The deadline for exchanges is Dec 31, 2019. You can learn more at https://trimet.org/fares/ticketexchange.htm
