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2018 Spring Newsletter"Diversity, Harmony, Community - |
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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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See the Night Sky
When: Tue, Feb 06, 2018 6PM-8:15PM |
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.
For more information contact Pat Hanrahan at pat.hanrahan@mhcc.edu.
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See the Night Sky
When: Fri, Feb 09, 2018 6PM-8:15PM |
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.
For more information contact Pat Hanrahan at pat.hanrahan@mhcc.edu.
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Food Waste & Rescue
When: Sat, Feb 10, 2018 3:30PM-5PM |
Join us for a free screening of the film Just Eat It, a documentary about food waste and food rescue. After the film, there will be a short discussion, giveaways and prizes.
Admission is free. All ages welcome.
For more information about this event, contact Emma Spanjer at 503-618-2656 or emma.spanjer@greshamoregon.gov
Read more about the Eat Smart Waste Less Challenge to reduce food waste at home.
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Meet Our Wild Neighbors
When: Sat, Feb 10, 2018 10:30AM-11:30 am |
What does a beaver smell like? How do lamprey build their nests? What is the Gresham ghost weasel? Come find out at Wild Gresham.
At this family-friendly event, a local wildlife photographer and a biologist will share photos, videos, props and knowledge about our local wildlife.
For more information about this event, contact Katie Holzer at Katie.Holzer@GreshamOregon.gov or 503-618-2377.
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Learn How-to Grow
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Join Friends of Nadaka, St. Aidan's Church & Oregon Food Bank for our Seed to Supper Gardening Workshop Series starting February 15th! This is a FREE 6-week beginning gardening course that gives adult gardeners the tools they need to successfully grow a portion of their own food on a limited budget.
Growing Veggies on a Budget. Learn low-cost ways to build healthy soil, plan your growing space, choose your crops, care for your growing garden, and harvest your bounty!
Register Here: https://seedtosuppernadaka2018.eventbrite.com
Participants will be given a free gardening book, seeds, plant starts, trowels, a certificate of completion and more.
Please plan to attend all 6 classes. Participants get a free gardening book, seeds, and other goodies as available.
More Info
Registration is required. Contact Monica McAllister- monica@friendsofnadaka.org or 503-956-8558.
This class is hosted in partnership by Friends of Nadaka, Oregon Food Bank, and St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church.
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Downtown Gresham
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The Gresham Historical Society is proud to announce its first exhibit of 2018: Historic Downtown Buildings and Businesses. Residents and out-of-towners have been frequenting shops and conducting business on Main Avenue in Gresham for more than 130 years and we would love for you to join us for our official exhibit opening.
On Feb. 17 from 4:00 to 6 pm, our Museum Director and Curator will be on hand to discuss the materials in the display as well as some behind-the-scenes anecdotes. Mark your calendars it's the perfect time to visit the Gresham Historical Society.
Admission is free, and light refreshments will be served.
For more information about this event, contact Matt Holland at 503-661-0347 or ghsholland@gmail.com.
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Learn How-to Grow
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Join Friends of Nadaka, St. Aidan's Church & Oregon Food Bank for our Seed to Supper Gardening Workshop Series starting February 15th! This is a FREE 6-week beginning gardening course that gives adult gardeners the tools they need to successfully grow a portion of their own food on a limited budget.
Growing Veggies on a Budget. Learn low-cost ways to build healthy soil, plan your growing space, choose your crops, care for your growing garden, and harvest your bounty!
Register Here: https://seedtosuppernadaka2018.eventbrite.com
Participants will be given a free gardening book, seeds, plant starts, trowels, a certificate of completion and more.
Please plan to attend all 6 classes. Participants get a free gardening book, seeds, and other goodies as available.
More Info
Registration is required. Contact Monica McAllister- monica@friendsofnadaka.org or 503-956-8558.
This class is hosted in partnership by Friends of Nadaka, Oregon Food Bank, and St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church.
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Let's Fix It!
When: Sat, Feb 24, 2018 10AM-12PM |
The City of Gresham and Coalition of Neighborhood Associations are teaming up to bring people with repair skills together to help neighbors fix their broken items.
Please note: Televisions, microwaves and small engines are not repairable at this event.
For more information contact us at repaircafegresham@gmail.com or 503-618-2694.
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!
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