Leisure

Genealogy Help Hour When: Every-other Friday 7-8PM (First session Oct 14, 2016) Where: Gresham Historical Society 410 N Main Ave Gresham, OR Get map! (503)661-0347

Are you starting a family tree but don't know where to begin? Having a particular researching issue with an ancestor? Just want to talk genealogy shop? Come on down to the museum every other Friday 7-8PM. Our first geneaology help session begins 10/14/2016. Admission is Free!

Let's Hoop It Up! When: Fri, Oct 28, 2016 6PM-10PM Where: H.B. Lee Middle School 1121 NE 172nd Ave. Get Map!

Middle school and high school youth can attend free basketball practice, skill building and game play on Friday nights at H.B. Lee Middle School, 1121 NE 172nd Ave.

• Open to boys and girls in grades 6-12
• Learn new skills, make new friends, play basketball.
• Adult supervision and mentorship provided by the Portland Opportunities Industrialization Center (POIC).
• Sponsored by the City of Gresham.

Schedule:

• 6-8 p.m. for grades 6-8
• 8-10 p.m. for grades 9-12

Registration form

For more information, contact Coach Michael Magnum at 503-975-2929.

Saving Our Streams When: Sat, Oct 29, 2016 9AM-1PM Where: Mt. Hood Community College 26000 SE Stark Street Get Map!

Learn to create a low-maintenance landscape that conserves water, prevents pollution, and saves you time, money and energy. Get natural gardening & design tips that mimic nature, and make your garden a healthy place for children, pets and wildlife. Class covers native plants that thrive in the Pacific Northwest, and other core naturescaping concepts. Where possible, workshop includes a short tour of a nearby garden. This class is free and everyone is welcome to attend.

Advanced registration is required.

For more information about this event contact Katie Meckes at 503-222-7645 or katie@emswcd.org.

Help Remove Invasive Ivy When: Sat Oct 29, 2016 9AM-12PM Where: Nadaka Nature Park & Gardens 175th & NE Glisan Gresham OR Get Map

Join Friends of Nadaka to restore a healthy habitat at Nadaka Nature Park Saturday, October 29th from 9 am to 12 pm! We will be removing invasive species such as English Ivy from the 10 acre forested portion of the park. The event will start with a brief lesson on native and invasive plant species.

Register Here!

Tools, gloves, and light refreshments will be provided. Dress to work in natural areas: long pants and closed-toe sturdy shoes. Please bring a water bottle and a friend! There are two locations for parking:

• 1) St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church parking lot next to
  Nadaka Nature Park located at 17405 NE Glisan St Gresham, OR 97230
• 2) Nadaka Nature Park’s north entrance is at 176th & NE Pacific St

You may park in the neighborhood and follow the path through the forest to get to the picnic structure.

More Info
Contact Monica, Nadaka Nature Park Coordinator, at monica@friendsofnadaka.org or call 503-956-8558

Saturday's thru October When: Sat, Oct 29, 2016 8:30AM-2PM Where: Downtown Gresham on Northwest Miller Avenue between 2nd and 3rd Streets Get Map!

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.

Let's Kick Ball! When: Sun, Oct 30, 2016 11AM-1PM Where: Friends of the Children 424 NE 172nd Ave. Get Map!

Free! Drop-in futsal games for boys and girls in grades 3-6, from 11 am to 1 pm Sundays in the Friends of the Children gym. Rain or shine. Supervised play is provided by Active Children Portland volunteers. This activity is sponsored by the City of Gresham. A signed waiver is required to participate.

Read more about the Sunday Afternoon Futsal program and print the waiver. For more information, contact Jared Hoffman, 541-921-0686.

Let's Hoop It Up! When: Fri, Sep 23, 2016 6PM-10PM Where: H.B. Lee Middle School 1121 NE 172nd Ave. Get Map!

Middle school and high school youth can attend free basketball practice, skill building and game play on Friday nights at H.B. Lee Middle School, 1121 NE 172nd Ave.

• Open to boys and girls in grades 6-12
• Learn new skills, make new friends, play basketball.
• Adult supervision and mentorship provided by the Portland Opportunities Industrialization Center (POIC).
• Sponsored by the City of Gresham.

Schedule:

• 6-8 p.m. for grades 6-8
• 8-10 p.m. for grades 9-12

Registration form

For more information, contact Coach Michael Magnum at 503-975-2929.

Get Your Green On! When: Sat, Sep 24, 2016 9AM-12PM Where: Nadaka Nature Park 17615 NE Glisan Street Get Map!

Join Friends of Nadaka to restore a healthy habitat at Nadaka Nature Park Saturday, Sept. 24 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. We will remove invasive species such as English Ivy from the 10-acre forested portion of the park. The event will start with a brief lesson on native and invasive plant species.

Tools, gloves, and light refreshments will be provided. Dress to work in natural areas: long pants and closed-toe sturdy shoes. Please bring a water bottle and a friend.

Activities include: invasive plant removal, litter cleanup, garden weeding/cleanup.

Register to volunteer at this event.

Meet at the picnic structure on the NE Glisan Street side of the park.

There are two locations for parking:

1. St. Aidans Episcopal Church parking lot next to Nadaka Nature Park, located at 17405 NE Glisan Street in Gresham
2. Nadaka Nature Parks north entrance is at NE Pacific Street and 176th. You may park in the neighborhood and follow the path through the forest to get to the picnic structure.

Saturday's thru October When: Sat, Sep 24, 2016 9AM-3PM Where: Mt. Hood Community College 26000 SE Stark Street Get Map!

The Gresham Saturday Market aims to provide a vibrant marketplace offering a rich mix of regional, farm-grown goods, handcrafted products, fine art, unique gifts, fresh food and live music to enhance the community.

For more information call 503-912-4122 or visit the Gresham Saturday Market website.

Let's Have a Parade When: Sat, Sep 24, 2016 10AM-12PM Where: Downtown Gresham

The 34th annual Teddy Bear parade returns to Gresham with fun for all ages in downtown Gresham. All participants and spectators are encouraged to bring their teddy bears in this celebration of children in our community.

For more information about this event, visit the Soroptimist International of Gresham website.