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When: Thu, Nov 17, 2016 6:30PM-8PM |
The Community Development and Housing Subcommittee advises the City Council on community development and housing goals, policies and budgets.
For more information about this event contact Laurie Wells, Program Analyst at 503-618-2404 or Laurie.Wells@GreshamOregon.gov.
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Come on Out, Join the Fun! Macy's Holiday Parade
When: Fri Nov 25, 2016 9AM |
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Let's Have a Parade! Join the excitement of My Macy's Holiday Parade in Downtown Portland featuring inflatable floats, local marching bands and nearly 500 costumed characters! It's a great day-after-Thanksgiving event that's fun for the whole family! |
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Parade Day Forecast: Perfect! What’s not to love about Macy's Holiday Parade? Claim your sidewalk space. Bring your folding chair and blanket. And don't forget the coffee and hot cocoa. Bundle-up. Parade day weather will be perfect! Visit Macy's website for details. |
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 Portland Holiday Tree Lighting. Click to enlarge |
Pioneer Courthouse Square
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Join the Celebration & Sing-A-Long!
The day after Thanksgiving, thousands of Portlanders will gather at the Square to celebrate the lighting of the spectacular 75ft Tree provided by Stimson Lumber Company. This beloved community tradition will feature a holiday sing-a-long with Thomas Lauderdale and members of Pink Martini, the NW Community Gospel Choir, The Pacific Youth Choir and friends! With a big tree, over 14,000 colorful lights and Portland’s largest community sing-a-long this is an event you won’t want to miss! See last year’s ceremony here! Download a copy of last year’s songbook here!. Arrive early for best viewing. Strobe lights will be used during the event.
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Tree Lighting, Songs & More
When: Sat, Nov 26, 2016 5PM-6:30PM |
The 25th Annual Spirit of Christmas tree lighting one of the communitys most popular events rings in Greshams holiday season with a family-friendly program that includes music, photos with Santa, refreshments and the lighting of the 60-foot Ponderosa pine on the Arts Plaza.
This free, jolly holiday event is on Saturday, Nov. 28, from 5:00 - 6:30 pm.
For more information call Event Coordinator Shannon Chisom at 503-750-3785.
Read more about the Spirit of Christmas event.
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2016 Fall Newsletter"Diversity, Harmony, Community - |
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Inside This Issue:
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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.
View archive | Policy & Ad Rates
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Volunteers Needed |
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When: Sat, Oct 01, 2016 11AM-2PM |
Join us for a festival of fun at City Hall. Police motorcycles, a K9 dog, helicopter tours, photo opps for the kiddos, as well as free popcorn and other goodies.
Unleash your inner CSI sleuth, check out our big rigs (dump trucks, fire trucks, water rescue rig), and learn about the paths you can take to meaningful work at the City of Gresham.
Not in the market for a new career? No problem. You bring the kids (or your inner child), and well bring the free, hands-on, family-friendly fun.
For more information, contact Ashley Graff, 503-618-2297 or Ashley.Graff@GreshamOregon.gov.
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Saturday's thru October
When: Sat, Oct 01, 2016 8:30AM-2PM |
The Gresham Farmers Market takes place from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Saturday from May to October. Held in downtown Gresham at NW 3rd Street and NW Miller Avenue, the market offers shoppers fresh, local produce, meats, cheeses, flowers, crafts, great food and live music.
For more information visit the Gresham Farmers' Market website or Facebook page.
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Saturday's thru October
When: Sun, Oct 2, 2016 11AM-3PM |
The Rockwood Farmers Market is a community-focused market featuring fresh produce from local farms in a welcoming and vibrant atmosphere. Purchase local fruits and produce, jams and jellies, enjoy hot food vendors, music, a weekly activity for kids and more.
The outdoor market is open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sundays next to the Plaza del Sol, SE 187th Avenue, between East Burnside and SE Stark Street. The market runs on Sundays until October 16.
WIC, SNAP and Farm Direct coupons are accepted.
Take the MAX: The market is conveniently located right off of the Rockwood/E 188th Ave MAX stop. There is parking available and the market is accessible for bikes as well.
The Market is a collaboration of Ecumenical Ministries of Oregons Interfaith Food & Farms Partnership and the Rockwood Co-op.
Be a sponsor, volunteer or vendor at the market. For more information call 503-221-1054, ext. 215 or email rockwoodfarmersmarket@gmail.com.
Visit the Rockwood Farmers Market website.
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See the Night Sky
When: Tue, Oct 04, 2016 6PM-8:15PM |
Two shows: at 6:00 pm and 7:15 pm
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.
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Let's Fix It!
When: Sat, Oct 08, 2016 1PM-3:30PM |
Don't junk it, repair it. Bring your broken household items to be repaired for free by skilled volunteers.
The City and Coalition of Gresham Neighborhood Associations sponsor a Gresham Repair Café three times a year.
Televisions, microwaves and small engines are not repairable at this event.
For more information or to volunteer, contact us at repaircafegresham@gmail.com or 503-618-2694 or visit the Repair Cafe Facebook page.
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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