Leisure

Explore an Ancient Forrest When: Wed Aug 19, 2015 8:30AM-5PM Where: Larch Mtn Loop Meet at: Gresham City Hall 1333 NW Eastman Pwy Gresham, OR Get Map!

This is a 6.2-mile hike in old growth forest along Multnomah Creek, which is the headwater of Multnomah Falls. We will hike around the crater in a forest of Western Hemlock and Douglas Fir. Some of the trees are as old as 400 years.

• Round-trip travel: 50 miles
• Difficulty: Moderate/difficult
• Elevation gain: 1,200 feet
• Suggested donation per hiker: $6

Hiking boots and hiking poles are recommended. Footing may be a little slippery in places. Bring a lunch. We’ll eat at the picnic tables at the top before we start our descent back to the cars.

2015 Japanese Festival When: Sat Aug 08, 2015 10AM-4PM Where: Main City Park 219 S. Main Ave Gresham OR Get Map!

You're Invited!
This year, Skosh IV will add a special celebration – Fukkatsu (rebirth) of the Gresham Japanese Garden, Tsuru Island. Like the rising of the phoenix, our four-year project to restore the garden is ready for guests.

The event will feature:

• Informative guided tours of Tsuru Island
• Bonsai exhibition and Ikebana demonstrations
• Tea ceremony
• Cooking demonstrations
• Calligraphy
• Origami

Entertainment:

• UNIT Souzou Taiko performance – 11 a.m.
• Mitsuki Dazi & Oregon Koto-Kai performance – 2:30 p.m.

Food and beverages:

• Hakatamon
• Bamboo Grove Hawaiian Grille

For more information about this event, contact us at gesca.skosh@gmail.com

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Hillsdale to the River When: Thu Aug 20, 2015 6PM-8PM Meet: Wilson High School parking lot SW Sunset Blvd and Capitol Highway Get Map! Cost: Free

Let's Go Walking!
Join us on another great Ten Toe Express walk throughout inner-city Portland sponsored by the Portland Bureau of Transportation. The Ten Toe Express program is a series of guided walks held Thursdays @ 6PM and Saturdays @ 9AM from May 07th through September 19th 2015.

Each easy and informal Ten Toe Express walk explores the area neighborhood, architecture and unique history. Walk takes about 2 hours, cover 2-4 miles and are open to all ages and skill levels. Did we mention it's free!

What's In Your Backyard! When: Sat Aug 22, 2015 9AM-10AM Where: Nadaka Nature Park 176th & NE Glisan St Gresham OR Get map!

Become A Bird Watcher!
Interpretive Nature Walk through Nadaka Nature Park. Family friendly event. Fun for all ages! Bring your own binoculars if possible!

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

Located in the NE corner of the Gresham KMart parking lot bordered by Eastman Pky and NW Burnside Rd

Saturdays May thru October! When: Every Saturday, 8:30AM-2PM Where: NW Miller & Third St Historic Downtown Gresham, OR Get Map!

Fresh & Local
Shoppers will find all-natural meats and cheeses, fresh-picked produce, nursery stock and fresh-cut flowers, hand-crafted jewelry, soaps, artwork, and much more. Live music and food are always part of the market.

Located on Northwest Miller Avenue between Second and Third Street 8:30AM to 2PM each Saturday now through Oct. 25.

Free Concerts on the Plaza When: Mon Aug 24, 2015 6:30-8PM Where: Arts Plaza 401 NE Second St Gresham, OR Get Map!

Performing tonight: The Norman Sylvester Band will be playing classic northwest blues

Gresham’s Center for the Arts Foundation is pleased to present the six annual Music Mondays concert series. The series is presented on Monday evenings during July and August, and is supported by the City of Gresham Arts & Culture Grants and the Oregon Cultural Trust through the Multnomah County Arts Coalition. All Music Mondays concerts are free.

Attendees are encouraged to bring chairs or blankets and a picnic to enjoy a summer evening of live music.

Beautiful Scenery! When: Tue Aug 25, 2015 8:30AM-5PM Where: Cedar Island Hike Meet at: Gresham City Hall 1333 NW Eastman Pwy Gresham, OR Get Map!

This four-mile hike starts in Mary S. Young Park in West Linn. We will follow a network of trails into a gully and cross Turkey Creek before coming to a viewpoint. Look for osprey, songbirds, deer and coyote. From here we will head down the Riverside Loop Trail to the Willamette River. We will then cross a floating pedestrian bridge to explore Cedar Island and have lunch.

• Round-trip travel: 38 miles
• Difficulty: Moderate
• Elevation gain: 300 feet
• Suggested donation per hiker: $4

On the way back, we will follow the Turkey Creek Trail up a wooden stairway and continue on the Heron Creek Loop Trail back to our cars. Hiking boots and poles are recommended. Pack a lunch to eat on the island.

Story & Guided Hike! When: Sat Aug 26, 2015 10AM-11AM Where: Nadaka Nature Park Meet at the Picnic Shelter 176th & NE Glisan St Gresham OR Get map!

We invite parents and children ages 3-5 to enjoy a short story and a guided nature hike. Watch birds fly overhead, search for hidden animal homes, and learn about local trees and flowers. The event runs rain or shine so pull on those boots and join us! There is a $3 suggested donation per child, no charge for adults. Meet us at the picnic structure. To register visit http://columbiaslough.org/index.php/activities_events/tadpole_tales/ or call 503-281-1132.