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It is time for the 8th Annual Nadaka Community Festival! When: Sat Aug 18, 2018 12PM-3PM Where: Nadaka Nature Park 17615 NE Glisan St Gresham, OR 97230 Get Map!

This fun and exciting event will be at Nadaka Nature Park in Gresham on Saturday, August 18th from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM!

This is a free event for the community with:

• Aztec Dancers
• Free food (while supplies last)
• Nature & sports activities for all ages
• Portland Audubon’s live educational birds
• Community booths with information and activities
• Face painting
• Live music

Entrances & Parking: NE 175th & NE Pacific has parking in the neighborhood or NE 175th & NE Glisan with parking in St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church parking lot. Parking is also available on the south side of NE Glisan at NE 176th in the neighborhood. Crosswalk available across NE Glisan.

NO SMOKING – There is absolutely no smoking on site.

More Info
Questions prior to and/or during the event contact 503-956-8558.

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East County Parks: A Need & Opportunity for Renewal

Join us to view this new film 10:30 am to Noon Saturday June 2 at St. Aidan's Episcopal Church in Rockwood!

Click to view trailer!

Support Our Public Parks When: Sat Jun 02, 2018 10:30AM-12:00PM Where: St Aidan's Episcopal Church 17405 NE Glisan St Portland, OR 97230 (next to Nadaka Nature Park) Get Map!

Following the 15 minute film we'll have a short discussion. Light refreshments will be served.

Can't Make June 2?
You can catch screenings at the following other times and locations:

• June 20 screening for High School Students. Email for details.
• August 18 the Nadaka Community Festival.
• August 25 Rock the Block
• Additional screenings will be posted here when scheduled.

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Springwater Parks & Community is a project of the East Metro Arts, Community & Culture

Earth Day Everyday Free Recycle Event When: Sat, Apr 28, 2018 9AM-2PM Where: Gresham City Hall Parking Lot 1333 NW Eastman Pky. Get Map!

The City will hold its annual recycling event in celebration of Earth Day. This event is free to Gresham and Wood Village residents (businesses may only participate in recycling fluorescents).

Items that can be recycled or donated

Volunteer

We are also looking for volunteers for this year's event. Tasks may include directing traffic, handing out flyers, unloading materials from automobiles and sorting materials. Sign up to volunteer.

Hazardous waste collection

A separate hazardous waste collection event will be hosted by Metro:

• 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
• Mt. Hood Community College, Parking lot N

More information

• Recycle@GreshamOregon.gov
• 503-618-2518

See the Night Sky When: Tue, Mar 06, 2018 6PM-8:15PM Where: Mt. Hood Community College Planetarium 26000 SE Stark St. Get Map!

There are two shows at this evening's show, with start times at at 6:00 pm and 7:15 pm.

This show will be presented in the Mt. Hood Community College (MHCC) Planetarium Sky Theater, located beneath the library on the Gresham campus, 26000 SE Stark St. 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.

Admission fees:

• General public $5
• MHCC students $2 with valid ID
• Children 17 and under $2

For more information contact Pat Hanrahan at pat.hanrahan@mhcc.edu.

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See the Night Sky When: Fri, Mar 09, 2018 6PM-8:15PM Where: Mt. Hood Community College Planetarium 26000 SE Stark St. Get Map!

There are two shows at this evening's show, with start times at at 6:00 pm and 7:15 pm.

This show will be presented in the Mt. Hood Community College (MHCC) Planetarium Sky Theater, located beneath the library on the Gresham campus, 26000 SE Stark St. 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.

Admission fees:

• General public $5
• MHCC students $2 with valid ID
• Children 17 and under $2

For more information contact Pat Hanrahan at pat.hanrahan@mhcc.edu.

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Let's Trade Plants! When: Sat, Mar 10, 2018 10AM-12PM Where: Nadaka Nature Park 17615 NE Glisan St. Get Map!

Calling all gardeners!

Want to get free plants to enhance your landscape?

Join the City of Gresham, Audubon Backyard Habitat certification staff, and the East Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District to share bulbs, seeds, and cuttings with your neighbors.

• Free native plants from the City of Gresham stormwater program
• Experts will help identify plants and ensure that overly aggressive/invasive/noxious weeds are not shared
• Free refreshments

For more information, contact Keri Handaly at 503-618-2657.

Apply For A Passport Here When: Sat, Mar 10, 2018 9AM-1PM Where: Gresham City Hall 1333 NW Eastman Pky. Get Map!

Do you have travel plans? Do you wish you had travel plans? Take the first step and apply for your U.S. Passport! You may have heard the buzz the U.S. Department of State is increasing processing fees from $25 to $35 to apply for passports beginning April 2. The City is offering an opportunity on Saturday, March 10 to submit your application.

Get ahead of the price hike and bring the family. 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. You may also call 503-618-2460 if you have additional questions.

Applications will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis and event will promptly close at 1:00 pm. Be sure youre here early and have all required documents and fees with you.

Join Us! When: Thu, Mar 15, 2018 11:30AM-1PM Where: Gresham Armory 544 NE Division Street Get Map!

The 2018 State of the City Address will be a luncheon co-hosted by the Gresham Area Chamber of Commerce.

Lunch reservations ($25 each) and free seat reservations (no lunch included) are available.

Register to attend.

For more information about this event, contact Ashley Miller, Assistant to the Mayor, at 503-618-2584 or Ashley.Miller@GreshamOregon.gov.

2018 Spring Newsletter "Diversity, Harmony, Community - Together 'WE' can make a difference!”

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Inside This Issue:   Rick’s Fencing moving to Wilkes East What Are You Most Concerned About? TriMet Safe Travel Tips Happenings at Nadaka Nature Park Local Business Spotlight Earth Day Recycling: Apr 28, 9AM-2PM

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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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