Leisure

Let's Go Walking! When: Wed Mar 19, 2014 8:30AM-5PM Where: Springwater Trail Meet at: Gresham City Hall 1333 NW Eastman Pwy Gresham, OR Get Map!

This hike is just under 4.5 miles. We will travel newly paved portion of the Springwater Trail that goes from the city of Boring to Palmblad Road, and then up the hill to the leaders' house, where we will have a car shuttle back to the trailhead for the drivers. The trail winds through small farms. Hiking boots are recommended. In addition, bring rain gear and warm clothing. We will stop at Biscuits Cafe in Gresham for lunch.

• Round-trip travel: 8 miles
• Suggested donation per rider: $1
• Difficulty: Moderate
• Elevation gain: 100 feet

Dress appropriately for the weather and bring water and a snack to eat along the way.

Early Japanese Immigration When: Sat Mar 22, 2014 11AM-Noon Where: Gresham History Museum 410 N. Main Av Gresham, OR Get Map! Cost: Free

As apart of its Kaleidoscope of Cultures exhibit, museum volunteer John Andersen will share the Japanese American experience in Oregon with visitors through the use of images and artifacts. The presentation will include following topics:

• Early Japanese immigration to Oregon
• Creating Communities – Life in Nihonmachi (Portland's Japantown)
• Internment Story – World War II, Executive Order 9066, civil rights, Evacuation Process, Portland Assembly Center, Transfer to Internment Camps, Life in Camp, U.S. Military, End of the War, Resettlement Process and Redress

This program was eveloped by the Oregon Nikkei Legacy Center, with assistance from the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

Nadaka Nature Park, Gresham OR

Enjoy The Morning Outdoors! When: Sat, Mar 22, 2014 10AM-1PM Where: Nadaka Nature Park 176th & NE Glisan St Gresham OR Get Map!

Event info
Come out and meet your neighbors and make new friends while working in the forest removing invasives and mulching trails. We will also be removing weeds from the future community garden. Any and all volunteers welcome. Signup begins at 9:30AM. Refreshments will be provided for volunteers. Be prepared to get a little dirty and to have fun by supporting and volunteering with Friends of Nadaka and Wilkes East Neighborhood Association.

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. Drinks and snacks will be provided for volunteers.

When: Sat Dec 14, 2013 1:30PM-3PM Where: Pioneer Courthouse Square 701 SW 6th Av Downtown Portland Get Map! FREE!

Great Family Fun!
Sat, Dec 14, 2013 1:30-3:00PM, Pioneer Courthouse Square. Downtown will pulse with the melodic sounds of big brass as over 200 tubas play in unison for the 22nd Annual Tuba Christmas Concert in the heart of downtown.

NGC 3606, NASA/ESA MHCC Planetarium website

Introducing the Sky When: Tue Dec 03, 2013 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.

New Digital Star Projector
Join us for a tour of the night sky where you'll whiz through universe from the comfort of your seat as we demonstrate our new digital star projection system!

There are three shows this evening, with start times at 6:00PM, 7:15PM and 8:30PM.

The Mt. Hood Community College (MHCC) Planetarium opens the year with more great public shows, a move to a new night and a 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.

Let's go walking When: Thu Dec 05, 2013 9AM-5PM Where: Springwater Trail to Butler Creek Meet at: Gresham City Hall 1333 NW Eastman Pwy Gresham, OR Get Map!

This Senior Healthy Hikers (50 or older please) activity is a 3.5-mile hike starting on the Springwater Trail and continuing south on a nature trail to Butler Creek Park. Along the way, hikers will go along Binford Lake and Marpol Ridge Lake to view the resident waterfowl and wildlife. Dress appropriately for the weather. Hiking boots are recommended because the trail can be muddy. The group will stop for lunch at Cedarville Inn.

• Difficulty level: easy to moderate
• Elevation gain: nominal
• Round-trip travel: minimal

Arrive at the City Hall front desk for the “Senior Volunteers” hikes and staff will direct you to the “Liberty Lounge” for outings.

When: Sat/Sun Dec 07-08, 2013 9AM-4PM Where: Reynolds Learning Academy 20234 NE Halsey Fairview, OR Get Map!

Noble's $15 ($20 over 12 feet)
Reynolds Learning Academy (RLA) is holding its annual noble tree sale at 20234 NE Halsey, north parking lot. The sale will be held 9AM to 4PM Dec.7-8 and 14-15. Trees $15, $20 over 12 feet. The sale benefits Multnomah Youth Corps and the trades program at RLA.

Cooking Oil Recycling Event Helps Meals on Wheels When: Sat Nov 31, 2013 10AM-6PM Where: New Seasons Market 1954 SE Division St (Only) Portland OR Get Map!

Source: Portland Food and Drink.com.

Doing a lot of frying this Thanksgiving?
New Seasons Market is launching a program to turn leftover Thanksgiving cooking oil into clean biofuel, and raise money for Meals on Wheels at the same time.

In partnership with SeQuential Pacific Biodiesel, New Seasons Market, 1954 SE Division St, Portland (Ladd's Addition), is offering a environmentally friendly way to dispose of kitchen grease after the holiday. As a bonus, SeQuential Pacific will donate $1 to New Season’s Meals on Wheels campaign for every gallon of cooking oil collected.

Rain or Shine! Macy's Holiday Parade When: Fri Nov 29, 2013 9AM Where: Downtown Portland Get Parade Route Map!

It's Parade Day!
We love a classic come Christmastime, and this longtime Portland favorite rarely disappoints. So grab the kids, bundle-up and join the fun!

Celebrate the spirit of the season! Enjoy creative floats, talented marching bands, spirited dancers, festive costumes and community cheer. It's a great day-after-Thanksgiving event that's fun for the whole family!

Visit Macy's website for details. http://social.macys.com/believe/#/events/oregon

Gresham Historical Society. Click to view.

Let's Go Walking! When: Sat Nov 30, 2013 11AM-12:30PM Where: Meet at Gresham History Museum 410 N Main Av Downtown Gresham Get Map!

Come tour Historic Downtown Gresham, and learn about its historic buildings and homes, historic graves and trees, some historic local figures, and about the shops that used to line Main Ave. Tours weave throughout Historic Downtown Gresham, are fast paced, and will cover around a mile of mostly flat level ground.

Tours leave at 11:00AM sharp, rain or shine, and are free. Donations are always accepted and much appreciated. Parking is available in the lot behind the museum.