When: Tue Nov 04, 2014 Show Times: 6PM, 7:15PM, 8:30PM Where: Mt Hood Community College
Planetarium Sky Theater
26000 SE Stark St
Gresham, OR Get Map!
Admission $2. MHCC students are admitted free. The Sky Theater is wheelchair accessible.
Milky Way
Join us for a tour of the night sky where you'll whiz through universe from the comfort of your seat! 3 shows starting at 6:00PM, 7:15PM and 8:30PM.
The Mt. Hood Community College (MHCC) Planetarium invites you enjoy another year of great public shows using their state-of-the-art digital star projection system.
Each show is presented under a realistic representation of the night sky, featuring the latest galactic, stellar and planetary images. Visitors are encouraged to ask questions during each program. Children are welcome to attend.
When: Thu Nov 06, 2014 9AM-5PM Where: Trout Creek
Meet at: Gresham City Hall
1333 NW Eastman Pwy
Gresham, OR Get Map!
This four-mile hike begins at an arch bridge over Trout Creek in the Gifford Pinchot Forest, just northwest of Carson, Wash. We will head uphill on Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) #2000 through moss-draped trees to a valley viewpoint and back to the creek. Then we will travel east for 1.5 miles on PCT #2000 to the Whistle Punk trailhead to complete a 1.5-mile loop with logging camp displays. At the far point of the loop is a wooden observation deck overlooking a wetland.
Round-trip travel: 104 miles
Difficulty: Easy/moderate
Elevation gain: 525 feet
Suggested donation per hiker: $11 (includes rider's share for Bridge of the Gods toll)
Pack a lunch to eat after the hike in a covered picnic area. Hiking boots and poles are recommended, especially for the first mile. We will park one car at the Whistle Punk trailhead and all other cars at the Trout Creek bridge. A Northwest Forest Pass is required at the Whistle Punk trailhead but not at the Trout Creek bridge.
When: Sat Nov 15, 2014 Noon-4PM 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.
When: Wed Nov 19, 2014 10AM-5PM Where: Bethany Village
Meet at: Gresham City Hall
1333 NW Eastman Pwy
Gresham, OR Get Map!
This three-mile walk begins in Bethany Village and continues to the well-manicured Skycrest Parkway and Rainier Terrace neighborhoods. From there, we will enter a path to Hansen Ridge Park for a short break. After our break we will meander through Bethany Meadows before checking out the golf course views in Claremont. After our walk we will have lunch at Biscuit's Cafe in the Village.
Let's Have a Parade!
We love a classic come Christmastime, and this longtime Portland favorite rarely disappoints. So grab the kids, bundle-up and join the fun!
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!
When: Thu Oct 02, 2014 8AM-5PM Where: Hoyt Arboretum
Meet at: Gresham City Hall
1333 NW Eastman Pwy
Gresham, OR Get Map!
We will begin this five-mile hike from the zoo and follow the colorful Oak and Maple Trails before entering the web-like trail system of the Hoyt Arboretum. We’ll loop through a display of over 1,000 species of trees and a variety of exotics. Pack a lunch to eat in the covered picnic area across the street from the Arboretum Visitor Center. Hiking boots and poles are recommended.
Round-trip travel: We'll ride the MAX from Gresham City Hall to the Oregon Zoo.
When: Every Saturday, 8:30AM-2PM Where: NW Miller & Third St
Historic Downtown
Gresham, OR Get Map!
Stock-up Now! Final Weeks This Year
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.
When: Sat Oct 04, 2014 9AM-4PM Where: Oregon Zoo
4001 SW Canyon Rd
503-226-1561 Get Map!
As a thank you to our community, the Oregon Zoo is offering free admission today!
The weather is expected to be warm and sunny on Saturday. Don't forget that you do have to pay for parking at Washington Park. Better yet, take the MAX Blue Line west to the Zoo terminal, take the elevator up.
"It's a great time of year to see the animals, and our hope is that everyone who comes through the gates Saturday is inspired to help create a better future for wildlife," said Teri Dresler, interim zoo director. "This zoo has been community supported for more than 125 years, and we want it to be accessible for everyone in the region. We are grateful for the generous support of our presenting sponsor — Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon — for making this free community day possible."
Activities taking place Saturday include the following:
10:45 a.m. - animal activity at river otters
11 a.m. - monkey feeding at Africa Rainforest
12:15 p.m. - reptile encounter at Family Farm
1 p.m. - chimpanzee feeding
2 p.m. - animal activity at polar bears
2:15 p.m. - penguin feeding
2:45 p.m. - chameleon feeding at Africa Rainforest
3 p.m. - bat feeding
Throughout the zoo, visitors will have a chance to see history in the making, as work advances on Elephant Lands — a sweeping expansion of the Asian elephant habitat that will quadruple the elephants' space and dramatically enhance their daily experiences.
Over 90 vendors • Local Farm Fresh Produce, Fruits & Berries • Crafts • Fine Art • Artisan Foods • Unique Services • Music • Fun
Located in the NE corner of the Gresham Kmart parking lot at Eastman Parkway and NW Burnside Road with plenty of convenient parking. Open every Saturday now through Oct. 25. Accepting SNAP and WIC.
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!
