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Join SOLV volunteers at Nadaka Nature Park Sept 25th 10AM-1PM 2010 SOLV Beach and Riverside Cleanup Presented by the Oregon Lottery

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When: Sat Sept 25, 2010 10AM-1PM
Where: Nadaka Nature Park
NE 175th Ave and NE Pacific St
Gresham, OR
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2010 SOLV Beach and Riverside Cleanup
Saturday September 25, 2010!

From inland rivers to the coast, water connects us all. This fall, Oregonians are invited to continue the tradition of cleaning coastal beaches and make an even bigger impact by joining other SOLV volunteers along rivers, creeks, lakes and watersheds as SOLV expands this cleanup event this year for the first time!

Join the fun. Register Here!

Event Info

Be prepared to get a little dirty and to have fun by supporting and volunteering with SOLV, Friends of Nadaka and Wilkes East Neighborhood Association in their efforts to remove invasives and clear underbrush from Nadaka Nature Park, part of the Columbia Slough Watershed.

Rain or Shine! Come dressed for weather and help improve Nadaka Nature Park and our watershed. Bring working gloves & a water bottle if you have them. Volunteer as long as you can.

Coffee, juice, water & refreshments provided by Wilkes East Neighborhood.

Registration requested

Click here to register! Volunteers younger than 18 will need a signed waiver (available at the event).

See website calendar for more Nadaka Nature Park events and activities!

Take a closer look at the future of Gresham parks Bring a picnic lunch! Live music, field games, prizes, photo contest winners, more!

When: Saturday, Aug 21, 2010 11AM-2PM
Where: Center for the Arts Plaza
401 NE Second St
Gresham, OR
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You're Invited!

You bring a picnic basket, or pick up something delicious to eat from a Downtown restaurant or the Gresham Farmers' Market, and we'll provide the fun with an opportunity to take a closer look at the future of Gresham parks.

Parks Picnic on the Plaza, a first-year event produced by the City in partnership with the Center for the Arts Foundation, Gresham Downtown Development Association, and the Historic Downtown Gresham Business Association, features:

• Lively music by the Federal Cigar Jug Band
• Old-fashioned field games – including baby races to crown the fastest future parks user!
• Prizes
• Photo gallery of winners from the Aug. 1 "Picture Your Parks" community photo contest
• Information vendors representing a variety of community organizations and programs including People for Parks; EastSide United FC; El Programa Hispano; and the City's Our Parks, Our Future outreach program. Sign up to stay involved.

Our Parks, Our Future, which launched this spring, asks a simple question: What can the community do to keep Gresham parks going today, and growing to meet the needs of tomorrow?

1874 Zimmerman House, Gresham Oregon. Click to enlarge

Come and enjoy the "Dog Days" of Summer. Zimmerman House Tours Sat Aug 21st 10AM -3PM A lasting vestige of East Multnomah County's agricultural roots

When: Saturday Aug 21, 2010 10AM-3PM
Where: Zimmerman Park
17111 NE Sandy Blvd
Gresham, OR
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A delightful 1874 Victorian farmhouse

Take a step back into history at the Zimmerman House, a Victorian era farmhouse, built in 1874 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This beautiful farmhouse is a perfect reflection of typical Columbia River dairy farm life in the late 1800s. The Zimmerman Heritage Farm is a unique cultural education and recreational resource that is being created for the benefit of the public on a 5.98-acre historic site in Gresham, Oregon.

11 Live Bands, 65+ Vendors, Great Food, Free Health testing

Fun For The Entire Family!

The East Portland Exposition (EPO XPO) is a two day community event that will be held at Ed Benedict Community Park, located along SE Powell Boulevard between 100th Avenue and 102nd Avenue (Get Map!) in East Portland on July 17 and 18, 2010. The gates open at 11AM on Saturday and 10:00AM on Sunday. EPO XPO is co-sponsored by all 13 East Portland Neighborhoods. The event will feature numerous exhibitors, lots of entertainment and food, free health testing, and free activities for children and families.

Click here for EPO XPO flyer and events schedule!

Music, Vendors, Great Food & Movies at Dusk

This year, EPO XPO will be partnering with the City of Portland for the very first Sunday Parkways in East Portland — and EPO XPO will be at the heart of it all! Sunday Parkways is great fun for everyone. So come to EPO XPO on Saturday to visit all the great exhibitors, and enjoy some great food and entertainment. Be sure to stay for the movie that evening (and Sunday too!) starting at dusk. Then, on Sunday, come join the festivities for the single best day of the Summer — East Portland style!

Fireworks at Blue Lake Park July 4th 2010 Enjoy a day of fun! Live Music, Food, Beer & Wine Garden and Fireworks too!!!

When: Sunday July 4, 2010 8AM-10PM
Where: Blue Lake Regional Park
20500 NE Marine Dr
Fairview, OR
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Join the fun!

Create memories in a beautiful setting with wonderful music, family games, and a magnificent fireworks display. The park opens at 8:00AM and musical entertainment begins at 3:30PM, with refreshments provided by non-profit community groups. Opening Ceremony starts at 5:45PM , and Fireworks fill the sky starting at 10PM.

Admission is $10 per vehicle, $15 per 12-passenger and larger van, and $20 per bus or RV.

Click here for complete information!

1874 Zimmerman House, Gresham Oregon. Click to enlarge

Here Comes Summer! Zimmerman House Tours Sat July 17th 10AM -3PM A lasting vestige of East Multnomah County's agricultural roots

When: Saturday July 17, 2010 10AM-3PM
Where: Zimmerman Park
17111 NE Sandy Blvd
Gresham OR
Get Map!

A delightful 1874 Victorian farmhouse

Take a step back into history at the Zimmerman House, a Victorian era farmhouse, built in 1874 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This beautiful farmhouse is a perfect reflection of typical Columbia River dairy farm life in the late 1800s. The Zimmerman Heritage Farm is a unique cultural education and recreational resource that is being created for the benefit of the public on a 5.98-acre historic site in Gresham, Oregon.

Nadaka Nature Park Gresham, OR

Come-on out! Join your neighbors and "Get Your Green On" with us as we remove invasives from Nadaka Nature Park

When: Saturday Jul 24, 2010 9AM-1PM
Where: Nadaka Nature Park
NE 175th Av & NE Pacific St
Gresham, OR
Get Map!

Clean-up Info

Be prepared to get a little dirty and to have fun by supporting and volunteering with Friends of Nadaka and Wilkes East Neighborhood Association in their efforts to restore this natural area by removing invasive underbrush and ivy.

Rain or Shine! Come dressed for weather and help improve Nadaka Nature Park. Bring working gloves & a water bottle if you have them. Volunteer as long as you can.

Coffee, juice, water & refreshments provided by Wilkes East Neighborhood.

No pre-registration required. Volunteers younger than 18 will need a signed waiver (available at the event).

See website calendar for more Nadaka Nature Park events and activities!

1874 Zimmerman House, Gresham Oregon. Click to enlarge

Here Comes Summer! Zimmerman House Tours Sat Jun 19th 10AM -3PM A lasting vestige of East Multnomah County's agricultural roots

When: Saturday Jun 19, 2010 10AM-3PM
Where: Zimmerman Park
17111 NE Sandy Blvd
Gresham OR
Get Map!

A delightful 1874 Victorian farmhouse

Take a step back into history at the Zimmerman House, a Victorian era farmhouse, built in 1874 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This beautiful farmhouse is a perfect reflection of typical Columbia River dairy farm life in the late 1800s. The Zimmerman Heritage Farm is a unique cultural education and recreational resource that is being created for the benefit of the public on a 5.98-acre historic site in Gresham, Oregon.

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Come kick off the summer and celebrate the Official Opening of the Gresham Skate Park!

When: Monday June 21, 2010 4:30PM- 6:30PM
Where: Main City Park
219 S. Main St
Gresham OR
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Come, Join the fun!

Come kick off the summer and celebrate the Official Opening of the Gresham Skate Park, Monday June 21th 4:30PM!.

Activities

Admission is free!

Donations for Phase 2 of the skate park are welcomed.

Don't miss the Bacon Skateboards Pro Team Demo at 4:30PM!

Show your support Gresham Parks Commission to consider off-leash dog park proposal

When: Thursday June 10, 2010 6:30PM
Where: Gresham City Hall
Room 3A
1333 NW Eastman Pky
Gresham OR
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Many cities the sizes of Gresham have off-leash dog parks that provide a real convenience and source of enjoyment to dog owners and their pets. These dog parks offer a safe and clean environment by providing an alternative to dog owners who might otherwise let their best friend run loose -- presenting a hazard to their pets and people.

Thursday, June 10, 2010 at 6:30PM the Gresham Parks Commission will consider a proposal for an off-leash dog park. This is not a dog park meeting, but rather a meeting to encourage the Commission to pass a dog park proposal.

Interested persons are encouraged to attend this meeting.