Leisure

1874 Zimmerman House, Gresham Oregon. Click to enlarge

Celebrate the Season! Zimmerman House Tours Sat Dec 18th 10AM -3PM A lasting vestige of East Multnomah County's agricultural roots

When: Saturday Dec 18, 2010 10AM-3PM
Where: Zimmerman Park
17111 NE Sandy Blvd
Gresham, OR
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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.

Nadaka Nature Park Gresham, OR

This Sunday! Come and enjoy the fresh air and the scent of Autumn "Get Your Green On" with us as we continue to remove invasives at Nadaka Nature Park

When: Sunday Oct 10, 2010 9AM-2PM
Where: Nadaka Nature Park
NE 175th Av & NE Pacific St
Gresham, OR
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Clean-up Info

Be prepared to get a little dirty and to have fun by supporting and volunteering with Friends of Nadaka and Wilkes East Neighborhood Association in their efforts to restore this natural area by removing invasive underbrush and ivy.

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.

Coffee, juice, water & refreshments provided by Wilkes East Neighborhood.

No pre-registration required. Volunteers younger than 18 will need a signed waiver (available at the event).

See website calendar for more Nadaka Nature Park events and activities!

Listen to songbirds, Enjoy the great outdoors Learn surveying & monitoring techniques, Meet your non-human neighbors

When: Saturday Oct 16, 2010 10AM-12PM
Where: Gresham City Hall
1333 NW Eastman Pkwy
Gresham, OR
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RSVP: Laura.Guderyahn@GreshamOregon.gov or phone 503-618-2246 to reserve your spot today!

Neighborhood Wildlife Watchers October Training

We’re looking for Neighborhood Wildlife Watchers to monitor habitat structures in your neighborhood or around the community. Volunteers may find flying squirrels, wood ducks, songbirds, swallows, and bats. Opportunities exist for individuals and groups of all ages and skill levels.

Two October trainings with City staff will teach monitoring techniques and match volunteers with sites convenient for you:

• Saturday, Octover 16 10AM-12PM
• Thursday, October 21 6PM-8PM

Neighborhood Wildlife Watchers brochure

1874 Zimmerman House, Gresham Oregon. Click to enlarge

Celebrate Fall Colors! Zimmerman House Tours Sat Oct 16th 10AM -3PM A lasting vestige of East Multnomah County's agricultural roots

When: Saturday Oct 16, 2010 10AM-3PM
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.

Listen to songbirds, Enjoy the great outdoors Learn surveying & monitoring techniques, Meet your non-human neighbors

When: Thursday Oct 21, 2010 6PM-8PM
Where: Gresham City Hall
1333 NW Eastman Pkwy
Gresham, OR
Get Map!

RSVP: Laura.Guderyahn@GreshamOregon.gov or phone 503-618-2246 to reserve your spot today!

Neighborhood Wildlife Watchers October Training

We’re looking for Neighborhood Wildlife Watchers to monitor habitat structures in your neighborhood or around the community. Volunteers may find flying squirrels, wood ducks, songbirds, swallows, and bats. Opportunities exist for individuals and groups of all ages and skill levels.

Two October trainings with City staff will teach monitoring techniques and match volunteers with sites convenient for you:

• Saturday, Octover 16 10AM-12PM
• Thursday, October 21 6PM-8PM

Neighborhood Wildlife Watchers brochure

1874 Zimmerman House, Gresham Oregon. Click to enlarge

Fall is in the air! Zimmerman House Tours Sat Sep 18th 10AM -3PM A lasting vestige of East Multnomah County's agricultural roots

When: Saturday Sep 18, 2010 10AM-3PM
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.

You're invited! Celebrate the opening of Portland Audubon's East Metro office at Leach Botanical Garden Sep 21st 5:30-8PM

When: Tuesday, Sep 21, 2010 5:30-8PM
Where: Leach Botanical Garden
Manor House
6704 SE 122 Avenue
Portland, OR 97236
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Portland Audubon's presence at Leach Botanical Garden began July 1st.

"We hope our new partnership with Leach Botanical Garden and other community organizations will help expand our mission in the East Metro region."

Celebrate Our Opening

To celebrate we are inviting our friends, neighbors and partners to an event in the Leach Botanical Garden Manor house, 5:30 to 8:00pm Tuesday September 21st. Please join us, Portland City Commissioner Nick Fish, Metro Councilor Robert Liberty, and other public officials for an evening of light food and drinks, socializing, and news and plans for future Portland Audubon's programs, trips and events in East Metro. RSVP please (below).

Nadaka Nature Park Click to enlarge

Join SOLV volunteers at Nadaka Nature Park Sept 25th 10AM-1PM 2010 SOLV Beach and Riverside Cleanup Presented by the Oregon Lottery

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When: Sat Sept 25, 2010 10AM-1PM
Where: Nadaka Nature Park
NE 175th Ave and NE Pacific St
Gresham, OR
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2010 SOLV Beach and Riverside Cleanup
Saturday September 25, 2010!

From inland rivers to the coast, water connects us all. This fall, Oregonians are invited to continue the tradition of cleaning coastal beaches and make an even bigger impact by joining other SOLV volunteers along rivers, creeks, lakes and watersheds as SOLV expands this cleanup event this year for the first time!

Join the fun. Register Here!

Event Info

Be prepared to get a little dirty and to have fun by supporting and volunteering with SOLV, Friends of Nadaka and Wilkes East Neighborhood Association in their efforts to remove invasives and clear underbrush from Nadaka Nature Park, part of the Columbia Slough Watershed.

Rain or Shine! Come dressed for weather and help improve Nadaka Nature Park and our watershed. Bring working gloves & a water bottle if you have them. Volunteer as long as you can.

Coffee, juice, water & refreshments provided by Wilkes East Neighborhood.

Registration requested

Click here to register! Volunteers younger than 18 will need a signed waiver (available at the event).

See website calendar for more Nadaka Nature Park events and activities!

Over 300 Hot Rods and Classic Cars! Rock-n-Roll! Fabulous Food! Saturday August 14, 2010 Downtown Gresham Oregon

When: Saturday, August 14, 2008 8:00AM-5:00PM
Where: Main Street
Historic Downtown Gresham
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Hosted by: Northwest Motorsports Association

MHCC Automotive Benefit

Proceeds from this event benefit the Mt Hood Community College Automotive Scholarship Program. Over the past 11 years, Northwest Motorsports Association has generously donated over $100,000 to fund scholarships for Automotive Technology students!

Hot Rods & Classic Cars!

The weekend kicks off with the Historic Bed Races on Main Street at 7PM. Friday, Aug. 13.

Saturday will feature free kids’ activities, vendor booths and an old-fashioned street cruise.

New this year is the “Classics and Culture” display, which will feature some “extraordinary” local specialty cars such as Gary Coe’s 1957 F150 pickup, which has earned several awards, including Car Craft Magazine’s Summer Nationals Grand Champion.

Saturday, Aug. 14, Schedule

• A pancake breakfast will be served at 7AM at Fourth St and Main Ave as a fundraiser for East Hill Church Student Ministries
• Registration takes place from 8AM to 1PM at Fourth St and Main Ave. Your car must be registered by 1PM if you want it to be judged.
• Opening ceremony will take place at 10AM at Third St and Main Ave.
• Show ’n’ Shine — Cars will be on display in the Gresham Center for the Arts Plaza between Hood and Kelly avenues.
• Ron Ruedi and the Hurricanes, a classic rock band, will play from 10AM to 5PM at Third St and Main Ave.
• Free children’s activities will take place from 9AM to 3PM. in the grassy field at Fifth St and Miller Ave.
• Vendor booths will be set up on Third St between Miller and Roberts streets.
• Trophy presentation will take place at 3PM at Fourth St and Main Ave, followed by a cruise of registered cards down Main.

When: (See posters below)
Where: Wilkes Park
3655 NE 154th Ave
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Hosted by: Portland Parks & Recreation

Avatar Saturday, July 24, 2010 The River City Band

The Princess & the Frog Friday, August 24, 2010 The Sounds of Rayvis (Elvis) & Rock Climbing Wall