Leisure

Volunteers Needed! When: Sat Nov 23, 2019 9AM-1PM Where: Nadaka Nature Park & Gardens (Meet at Picnic Shelter) 17615 NE Glisan St Gresham Or 97230 Get Map!

Join Your Neighbors!
We are teaming up with Friends of Trees to so some major habitat restoration work at Nadaka!

We need help removing invasive weeds and planting hundreds of young native trees and shrubs throughout the park. Please arrive by 8:45am to sign-in and enjoy some breakfast treats and coffee, tea, or hot chocolate.

We provide gloves, tools, and planting guidance. Please dress for the weather!

See ya there!

Let's Go Walking! When: Tue, Nov 26, 2019 9AM-5PM Where: Meet at Gresham City Hall 1333 NW Eastman Pky Get Map!

• Distance: 5 miles
• Difficulty: Moderate
• Elevation gain: 800 feet
• Trail conditions: Sidewalks, paths and staircases; some steep uphill and downhill walking
• Round-trip travel: TriMet MAX and street car
• Suggested donation per rider: TriMet fare required

We will take MAX from Gresham City Hall to downtown Portland, where we will transfer to the northbound streetcar to the Pearl District where the walk begins. After walking through the Pearl District, we walk uphill on Summit Avenue to climb a 160-step staircase followed by a 131-step staircase. Continuing uphill we will enter the Pittock estate and spend some time wandering the mansion grounds enjoying views of downtown Portland, the Willamette and Columbia rivers and Cascade peaks, if the weather is cooperative. We will stop for lunch at a local restaurant on the way back.

Bring snacks and water. Sturdy walking/hiking shoes are recommended.

Please purchase MAX fare before meeting at Gresham City Hall.

For more information about this hike please contact Linda Mathews at 503-766-9443.

Senior Healthy Hikers asks that participants be 50 or older. A couple wishing to hike is welcome if one member of the couple is 50 or better.

Pets are not permitted on our hikes or walks.

Senior Healthy Hikers member guidelines

Let's Hoop It Up! When: Sat, Nov 30, 2019 8PM-12 am Where: Friends of the Children 424 NE 172nd Ave. Get Map!

Middle school and high school youth can attend free basketball practice, skill building and game play on Saturday nights at Friends of the Children at 424 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

• 8:00 - 10:00 pm for grades 6-8
• 10:00 pm - 12:00 am for grades 9-12

Registration form

For more information, visit our basketball page or contact Coach Michael Magnum at 503-975-2929.

Come and Join the Fun! When: Sat, Nov 30, 2019 5PM-6:30PM Where: Arts Plaza 401 NE Second St. Get Map!

The 28th Annual Spirit of Christmas tree lighting â one of the communityâs most popular events â rings in Greshamâs holiday season with a family-friendly program that includes music, photos with Santa, refreshments and the lighting of the 60-foot Ponderosa pine on the Arts Plaza.

Watch for fun activities beforehand in Historic Downtown in the afternoon leading up to the tree lighting festivities on the Arts Plaza.

For more information, contact Sasha Konell at Sasha.Konell@GreshamOregon.gov.

Read more about the Spirit of Christmas event.

Kelly Point Park and the Rivergate Trail When: Sat Sep 05, 2019 9AM-11AM Meet:  Northernmost parking lot inside Kelly Point Park N Lombard and Marine Drive 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 2nd through September 14th 2019.

Each easy and informal Ten Toe Express walk explores the area neighborhood, architecture and unique history. Walk takes about 2 hours, cover 3.5 - 4.5 miles and are open to all ages and skill levels. Did we mention it's free!

Take TriMet!
For your convenience, all walks begin and end along TriMet routes. Use TriMet’s Trip Planner (click here) or call 503-238-RIDE (7433) for help in finding the right bus, train, or streetcar for you.

For more details, contact Rich Cassidy: rich.cassidy@portlandoregon.gov or 503-823-6051.

For even more guided walks, check out NeighborWalks. NeighborWalks is a collaborative community walking program brought to you by AARP Oregon, City of Portland Bureau of Transportation and Oregon Walks. See the full schedule here.

(2019 Ten Toe Express schedule below this break)

Come Lend A Hand! When: Sat Sep 21, 2019 9AM-12PM Where: Nadaka Nature Park & Garden (Meet at picnic shelter) 17615 NE Glisan St Portland OR Get Map!

Join Friends of Nadaka, SOLVE, and your neighbors in restoring a healthy habitat at Nadaka! We will be picking up litter and removing invasive plants. Tools, gloves, coffee, and snacks will be provided.

Register online at HERE!

More Info
Contact 503-956-8558 or email info@friendsofnadaka.org

Farm Fresh, Hand Crafted When: Wed, Aug 14, 2019 4PM-8:30PM Where: Gresham Station 649 NW 12th St. Get Map!

Welcome to Greshams only weekday farmers market!

Join us every Wednesday evening starting at 4:00 pm at Gresham Station, at NW 11th Street in between NW Civic Drive and NW Sleret Avenue.

More than 40 local vendors are confirmed to join the Gresham Station Twilight Market, many of whom also showcase their products at the Gresham Farmers Market on Saturdays.

For more information about this event, contact Christina Blaser at 626-318-7508 or christinab@harsch.com.

Twilight Market at Gresham Station website

Let's Kick Ball! When: Mon, Aug 14, 2019 4:30PM-7:30PM Where: Vance Park 1400 SE 182nd Ave. Get Map!

Middle school and high school youth and adults can attend the free Open Play Outdoor Futsal every Monday and Wednesday from 4:30 - 7:30 pm at the Vance Park futsal courts, located at 1400 SE 182nd Ave.

• Open to youth in grades 6 - 12 and adults
• Play futsal for free, make new friends and win raffle items each time you play
• Sponsored by the City of Gresham

Schedule:

• 4:30 - 6:00 pm for youth in grades 6 - 12
• 6:00 - 7:30 pm - for Adults

For more information please contact Jesus Valdez at Jesus.Valdez@GreshamOregon.gov or Ricki Ruiz at Ricardo.Ruiz@GreshamOregon.gov or 503-618-2213.

Come Join the Fun! When: Thu, Aug 15, 2019 5PM-8PM Where: Downtown Gresham Get Map!

Stay later downtown for live music, art, kids activities and more on Third Thursdays when the downtown Gresham businesses extend their hours. Bring the family for a fun evening downtown to stroll, eat, shop and explore.

For more information about Third Thursdays, contact the Historic Downtown Gresham Business Association at exploregresham@gmail.com or visit the Third Thursday Facebook page.

Let's Fix It! When: Thu, Aug 15, 2019 6PM-8PM Where: Rosewood Initiative 16126 SE Stark Street Get Map!

Get your broken items fixed by community volunteers for free

The City of Gresham, the Rosewood Initiative and Repair PDX are teaming up to bring people with repair skills together to help neighbors fix their broken items.

Types of household items repaired

• Broken bicycles, chains and tires
• Torn clothing, missing buttons and other fabric repairs
• Broken clocks, fans and small kitchen appliances

Please note: Televisions, microwaves and small engines are not repairable at this event.

What to expect

• Try to bring anything that may be needed to repair your item; Parts, buttons, matching thread, power cords, batteries, connecting cables, remote controls, instructions manuals, etc.
• We try to help everyone who brings an item. If participants bring multiple items (allowed), we can only work on one item at a time and may not be able to fix more than one item per person.
• Our volunteer fixers will do their best to repair your item, but some repairs may be too complicated or require resources that aren't available at the event.
• The event is free. There may be a wait depending on the number of repairs.

Contact

For more information contact us at repaircafegresham@gmail.com or 503-618-2694.

• Repair PDX
• Gresham Repair Cafe