West Gresham

Nadaka Nature Park Gresham, OR

Come-on out! Join your neighbors and get a little dirty with us as we remove invasives from Nadaka Nature Park

When: Saturday Jun 19, 2010 9AM-1PM
Sunday C.I.T.O. (Cache In, Trash Out) Geocache clean-up
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!

Help shape Rockwood's urban design framework: buildings, streetscapes, open spaces, and more

When: Wednesday June 2, 2010 6:30PM-8:00PM
Where: Gresham City Hall
Conference Rooms 2A/2B
1333 NW Eastman Pky
Gresham OR
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Property owners, stakeholders and interested parties are invited to attend a community forum for the Rockwood Design Standards project. This project is intended to implement the vision for Rockwood by establishing an urban design framework and then creating regulations to ensure that the physical environment in Rockwood—its buildings, streetscapes, pedestrian environments and open spaces—match that vision for a quality place. The project regulations will also:

• Promote a sense of community and livability
• Identify elements of good building and site design
• Support the City's sustainability goals
• Address safety issues

This forum is intended to introduce the project, evaluate the draft principles and establish an urban form for the heart of Rockwood that will inform the development of design and policy recommendations. The evening will include an open house at 6:30, a presentation and large group discussion starting at 6:45, and small group work sessions to conclude the evening.

Rockwood Design Standards, Urban Renewal Grant Refinements, Urban Renewal Capital Funding, Rockwood In Motion Status Update, 188th MAX Station Construction Staging Area License

When: Tuesday, May 4, 2010 6:00PM
Where: Council Chambers
Gresham Civic Center
Public Safety & Schools Building
1333 NW Eastman Parkway
Gresham, OR
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The Gresham Redevelopment Commission will meet on Thursday, May 20, 2010 at 4:00PM in the Council Chambers, Gresham Civic Center, Public Safety and Schools Building, 1333 NW Eastman Parkway, Gresham, Oregon.

The complete agenda packet is available on the City of Gresham web site, accessible from the this link: GRDC Agendas and Minutes

NOTICE OF EXECUTIVE SESSION

Immediately following adjournment of the 4:00PM public meeting announced above, the Gresham Redevelopment Commission will hold an Executive Session pursuant to ORS 192.660(2)(e) Real Property Transactions, ORS 192.660(2)(f) – Exempt Public Records, and ORS 192.660(2)(h) – Legal Counsel. Executive sessions are CLOSED to the public. Pursuant to Oregon Revised Statutes, no information from this session shall be disclosed by the news media.

1st Annual Furniture Connexion Cruise-In & Car Show Come out for a day of fun, food, and cars! A benefit for Gresham Schools

When: Sunday May 23, 2010 1:00PM-5:00PM
Where: Furniture Connexion
18188 NE Wilkes Rd
Gresham OR
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JOIN US MAY 23rd - 1-5PM!

What a great way to raise money for Gresham Schools! This cruise-in/car show promises to bring out plenty of show cars, entertainment and food, so don't miss this event!

Special guests include in The Get A Life Again Band and the Shriners Clowns. Proceeds benefit participating Gresham High Schools. Help us support our students!

$10 Pre-Registration until May 17th. There will be a cut off after the first 100 cars are signed up so get your information to us soon! Day of registration is $12. Trophies will be awarded and we will host a High School Challenge! Raffles every hour!

*25 spots are reserved for students participating in the Challenge.

Sponsored by Multnomah Hot Rod Council and other local businesses.

Wasco Street Neighborhood Watch Multi-site Garage Sale Cypress Park May 7th-8th, 9AM-4PM

When: May 7-8, 2010 9AM-4PM
Where: NE Wasco Street
(Between NE 172nd - NE 179th)
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Mark your calendar

It's that yardsale and garage sale time of year again!

Cypress Park's Wasco Street Neighborhood Watch group is hosting a two-day multi-site Garage Sale, Friday & Saturday, May 7th-8th 2010, from 9AM to 4PM.

Look for signs in the neighborhood directing you to garages full of treasures.

Wilkes East Neighborhood Board Meeting Monday May 24, 2010 6:30PM

When: Monday May 24, 2010 6:30PM
Where: (Contact for location)

Board meetings are scheduled for the 4th Monday of the month at 6:30PM

For more information please contact: info@wilkeseastna.org

1874 Zimmerman House, Gresham Oregon. Click to enlarge

Welcome Spring! Zimmerman House Tours Sat May 15th 10AM -3PM A lasting vestige of East Multnomah County's agricultural roots

When: Saturday May 15, 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.

Under-insured, unemployed? Needing healthcare services? Attend this Free1-Day Health Fair! Saturday, May 22nd

When: Saturday May 22, 2010 9:00AM - 3:00PM
Where: Portland Lutheran School
740 SE 182nd
Gresham, OR
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Free Clinic

This year is the 5th year for Compassion Rockwood, an all day FREE health event where doctors, dentist, and more get together in one location to help under-insured members of the greater Rockwood / West Gresham area. No appointment necessary. Simply show up and attend.

This years services include:

• Basic Medical Exams
• Basic Emergency Dental Treatments
• Dental Cleaning (ages 3-18 only)
• Basic Chiropractic Exams
• Vison Care
• Social Service Fair
• Childrens Activities
• City of Gresham Disaster Preparedness Education
• And more!

This clinic is limited in the services, therefore we are asking that only members of the community with a real need for care attend, especially in the area of dental. Guests are not required to disclose their income level or make a commitment to give back to their community through volunteering.

1874 Zimmerman House Gresham OR Click to enlarge

Welcome Spring! Zimmerman House Tours Sat Apr 17th 10AM -3PM A lasting vestige of East Multnomah County's agricultural roots

When: Saturday Apr 17, 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.

Wilkes East Neighborhood Board Meeting Monday Apr 26, 2010 6:30PM

When: Monday Apr 26, 2010 6:30PM
Where: (Contact for location)

Board meetings are scheduled for the 4th Monday of the month at 6:30PM

For more information please contact: info@wilkeseastna.org