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During extremely cold weather or winter storms, staying warm and safe can be a challenge.

Winter storms can bring cold temperatures, strong winds, power failures, loss of communications, and icy roads.

Here's a list of groceries and emergency supplies you need in case of snow.

Items that don’t require refrigeration or heat to prepare

• Nut butters, jams and jellies
• Fresh fruits and vegetables
• Dried fruits and nuts
• Juices (particularly those that are not commonly found in the refrigerator section of the supermarket)
• Breads, muffins, bagels, tortillas
• Dry cereal or granola
• Canned milk or non-dairy milk in aseptic cartons
• Protein bars and protein shakes
• Jarred sauces such as salsa, ketchup, or mustard.
• Pickles or foods preserved in vinegar
• Hard cheeses, such as cheddar, Swiss, provolone and parmesan, processed cheeses, and Edam (just make sure the cheese is well wrapped and sealed)

Other items to add to your list if you don’t have them

• A non-electric can opener
• Charcoal or propane for the outdoor grill
• Pet food
• Kitty litter
• Paper towels, paper plates, and plastic utensils (useful if the power goes out and you can’t wash dishes)
• Toilet paper
• Water (1 gal per person per 3 days)

Other storm essentials

• Rock salt for melting ice on sidewalks and driveway
• An ice scraper for your car’s windshield
• A sturdy snow shovel
• Foam insulation covers for exterior faucets
• First-aid kit
• Flashlight, with batteries
• Extra batteries, just in case

Good to have on hand when you’re going to be cooped-up

• Favorite baking supplies for cookies and quickbread (flour, sugar, salt, eggs, butter)
• Cartons of chicken or vegetable broth for making soup (a good excuse to use up what’s already in your vegetable bin)
• Canned soup
• Comfort food (mac ‘n’ cheese, pasta, potatoes. yum)
• Favorite snacks (popcorn, chips, etc.)
• Apple cider
• Coffee and tea
• Wine and beer
• Liquor

Now that you're ready you can relax and enjoy a snow day!

Source: The Oregonian/Oregonlive.com

A Travel Guide to our Moon When: Tue, Dec 03, 2019 6PM-8:15PM Where: MHCC Planetarium Sky Theater 26000 SE Stark Street Get Map!

Tuesday shows are at 6 p.m. and 7:15 p.m.

Admission is only $5.
MHCC students (with valid ID) and children 17 and under are $2.

All shows are presented under a realistic representation of the night sky, featuring the latest galactic, stellar and planetary images.

The Sky Theater is wheelchair accessible.

2019-20 MHCC Planetarium Sky Theater Schedule:

Planetarium shows are generally on the first Tuesday and on the second Friday of each month (with exceptions during November and January).

More Info
For more info visit: http://www.mhcc.edu/Planetarium

A Travel Guide to our Moon When: Fri, Dec 06, 2019 6PM-8:15PM Where: MHCC Planetarium Sky Theater 26000 SE Stark Street Get Map!

Tuesday shows are at 6 p.m. and 7:15 p.m.

Admission is only $5.
MHCC students (with valid ID) and children 17 and under are $2.

All shows are presented under a realistic representation of the night sky, featuring the latest galactic, stellar and planetary images.

The Sky Theater is wheelchair accessible.

2019-20 MHCC Planetarium Sky Theater Schedule:

Planetarium shows are generally on the first Tuesday and on the second Friday of each month (with exceptions during November and January).

More Info
For more info visit: http://www.mhcc.edu/Planetarium

Amazing Sound! When: Sat Dec 14, 2019 1:30PM-3PM Where: Pioneer Courthouse Square 701 SW 6th Ave Get Map!

Don't Miss This Holiday Favorite!
Downtown will pulse with the melodic sounds of big brass as nearly 300 tubas play in unison for the 29th Annual Tuba Christmas Concert in the heart of downtown Portland. This seasonal performance is FREE for the public.

Do you play tuba?
Come join the fun! You can register to play in this years Tuba Christmas here.

Experts Warn Cascadia Is Overdue For A 9.0 Earthquake

Be informed. Build a kit. Make a plan. Everyday you hear the warnings. Have you made a kit? Do you have a plan?

If you're like most of us - you're not ready.

If that's you, we've got some great tips and valuable resources below to help you be prepared for whenever a disaster strikes.

TICK. TOCK.
Think of Oregon geology as a clock, measuring time in earthquakes. Tick: a magnitude 8 quake. (Bigger than 1989 Bay Area quake that killed 63 people.) Tock: a magnitude 9 quake. (Same as the 2011 Japan quake that killed almost 16,000 people.) On average, a major quake happens in our area every 243 years, the last one was January 26, 1700 — 316 years ago. Yes. We are overdue.

When the next Big One does happen, a 700-mile long section of the tectonic plate known as the Juan de Fuca, stretching from British Columbia to Northern California, will slide beneath the North American plate, causing the entire Northwest coast-line to sink up to 6.6 feet. This won’t be a California-style short burst of energy quake in the earth’s upper crust. The Big One will be bigger, deeper, and last longer: 3–4 minutes, with dozens of after-shocks, some very powerful, for days, months, or later.

Cascadia Subduction Zone. Pacific Northwest. Click to Enlarge.

Hillsides will slide. Buildings will collapse. Roads will buckle. High-rises will sway. Bridges will crack. Some will fall. Pipes will snap. Within 20 minutes, the first of several 40-foot tsunami waves will wash away the Oregon Coast’s low-lying towns.

If our next “subduction zone” quake unleashes its full potential, it will be the worst natural disaster in U.S. history.

Get Involved, Make a Difference! When: Wed, Nov 13, 2019 5:45PM-7:45PM Where: Multnomah County East Building Sharon Kelly Conference Rms A & B 600 NE 8th Street Get Map!

Come discuss economic development, social services and housing needs in East Multnomah County and the City of Gresham. Your input will help prioritize resources for the 2020-2021 spending plan to address these community needs.

Dinner will be provided to all attendees.

Childcare, accessibility accommodations and translation services are available upon request.

RSVP by Friday, Nov. 8 to Rachel Nehse at Rachel.Nehse@GreshamOregon.gov or 503-618-2814.

Para español llama a Genevieve Hauser a Genevieve.Hauser@GreshamOregon.gov o 503-618-2891.

2019 Fall Newsletter "Diversity, Harmony, Community - Together 'WE' can make a difference!”

Read it now!

Fall 2019 Newsletter Inside This Issue: Albertina Kerr Workforce Housing WENA Board Elections Nov 11th Extreme Weather In Our Region Nadaka Happenings & Changes Update: A Playground For Kirk Park

Download your copy here. (includes active web links)

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 regular meetings.

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Rockwood RIsing! When: Thu, Sep 12, 2019 6PM-8PM Where: Sunrise Center 18901 E. Burnside St. Get Map!

The Downtown Rockwood Market Hall is a new international grocery market and food hub in development in the heart of the Rockwood neighborhood.

Got a small business or an idea for a small business? We are looking for businesses to fill the grocery store and micro restaurant spaces.

Join us to learn about:

• Downtown Rockwood timeline
• How to get started
• Permitting help
• Lending, coaching and more

Translation services available. Contact us by Sept. 10 if you speak another language and need assistance at Elizabeth.Coffey@GreshamOregon.gov or 503-618-2247.

Free snacks.

Event flyer

For more information or to RSVP, visit downtownrockwood.com email Leasing@DowntownRockwood.com or call 503-690-2800.

Apply For Your Passport! When: Sat, Sep 14, 2019 10AM-3PM Where: Gresham City Hall 1333 NW Eastman Pky Get Map!

Join us at Gresham City Hall for a Saturday Passport Day. We can't plan your dream vacation, or a visit home, but we can help you apply for or renew your passport on this special Saturday. Bring the whole family and enjoy the CityFest event located in the City Hall parking lot.

Make sure you bring all the required documents and checks or money orders with you. Visit GreshamOregon.gov/Passports for detailed information on required documents and fees.

Applications will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis and Passport Day will promptly close at 3:00 pm. Be sure youâre here early and have all required documents and fees with you.

For more information about passport requirements, contact 503-618-2460.

Read more about CityFest.

Demos, crafts and fun for the whole family When: Sat, Sep 14, 2019 12PM-4PM Where: Gresham City Hall 1333 NW Eastman Pky Get Map!

Join us for our 4th CityFest event to learn about the many services we provide Gresham residents here at the City of Gresham.

This fun event for all ages includes live demonstrations from Police and Fire, interactive activities with City staff, crafts and fun for the whole family, plus local food and refreshments.

Rain or shine, CityFest will be a blast for everyone! Read more about CityFest.

For more information, contact Community Marketing Specialist Sasha Konell at Sasha.Konell@GreshamOregon.gov.