West Gresham

Safer Walking & Biking When: Sat, Oct 15, 2016 10AM-2PM Where: Gresham Civic Center 1333 NW Eastman Pky Rockwood Rising Catalyst Site 18535 SE Stark Street Get Map!

10:00 am - 12:00 pm: Walk and Talk

The City wants to understand how getting around town can help you stay active, fit and healthy. Join us for a 2.2-mile walk from Gresham's Civic Center on Eastman Parkway to the new Rockwood Rising site on 187th and Stark Street. Along the walk, we want to hear from you about what street improvements would make walking and biking easier, safer and more enjoyable in Gresham. Slip on your walking shoes and join us.
Families, strollers and mobile chairs are welcome.

Language translation other than English available upon request; call 971-231-7426 to schedule.

12:00 - 2:00 pm: Eat

At the Rockwood Rising site, come out to see what plans the Gresham Redevelopment Commission has been cooking up for a new Rockwood town center. Sample free foods from many different cultural cuisines from local entrepreneurs and food vendors. Learn what types of programs and services could be located there, and how you and your family can give input about what you'd like to see there.

For more information about this event, contact Emily Bower at 503-618-2416 or Emily.Bower@GreshamOregon.gov.

1874 Zimmerman House. Click to Enlarge

Happy Halloween! When: Sat Oct 15, 2016 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.

Neighborhood Assn Board Meeting When: Mon Oct 24, 2016 6:30PM-8PM Where: Simmons' Foster Care 17104 NE Oregon St Portland, OR Get Map!

Board meetings are scheduled for the 4th Monday each month 6:30PM
For more information please contact: info@wilkeseastna.org

Upcoming Meetings

• Nov 28, 2016
• Dec 2016 (no meeting)
• Jan 23, 2017

Wilkes East Neighborhood
PO Box 536
Fairview, OR 97024

Help Remove Invasive Ivy When: Sat Oct 29, 2016 9AM-12PM Where: Nadaka Nature Park & Gardens 175th & NE Glisan Gresham OR Get Map

Join Friends of Nadaka to restore a healthy habitat at Nadaka Nature Park Saturday, October 29th from 9 am to 12 pm! We will be removing invasive species such as English Ivy from the 10 acre forested portion of the park. The event will start with a brief lesson on native and invasive plant species.

Register Here!

Tools, gloves, and light refreshments will be provided. Dress to work in natural areas: long pants and closed-toe sturdy shoes. Please bring a water bottle and a friend! There are two locations for parking:

• 1) St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church parking lot next to
  Nadaka Nature Park located at 17405 NE Glisan St Gresham, OR 97230
• 2) Nadaka Nature Park’s north entrance is at 176th & NE Pacific St

You may park in the neighborhood and follow the path through the forest to get to the picnic structure.

More Info
Contact Monica, Nadaka Nature Park Coordinator, at monica@friendsofnadaka.org or call 503-956-8558

1874 Zimmerman House. Click to Enlarge

Come See the Gardens When: Sat Aug 20, 2016 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: Mon Aug 22, 2016 7PM-9PM Where: Albertina Kerr, Gresham Campus Building "CI" (H) (small bldg, center north on property) 722 NE 162nd Av Gresham, OR Get Map!

Neighborhood Meeting, Everyone's Invited

Join Your Neighbors. Get involved. Make a difference!

Save the date
Be sure to save Monday, Aug 22nd at 7PM for the Wilkes East Neighborhood 2016 Summer Meeting. The meeting will be held at Albertina Kerr, 722 NE 162nd Av, Building "CI" (H) (small bldg, center north on property), Gresham OR. Get map!

Guests & Topics
Craig Smith, Director of Development discusses the new Waterside Apartments design; Liz Currie, Senior Policy Advisor, Multnomah County Chair Deborah Kafoury, discusses the homeless crisis and expansion of homeless shelters in our area; and neighborhood news and updates.

Who should attend?
This meeting is open to all residents and businesses in the Wilkes East Neighborhood!

Be Part Of Your Community. Plan To Attend.

2016 Summer Newsletter "Diversity, Harmony, Community - Together 'WE' can make a difference!”

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Inside This Issue:   Shelters Quickly Fill with Homeless Waterside Apt Selects Design Summer Happenings at Nadaka Wilkes Elementary Design Chosen 6th Nadaka Festival, Sat Aug 20th WENA Summer Meeting, Aug 22, 7PM

Download your copy here. (includes active web links)

Newsletters are a regular publication of the Wilkes East Neighborhood Association. They are hand-delivered to over 1,500 residences and businesses in our area 3 times per year, timed to correspond with our regular meetings.

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Nature Park Storytime When: Thu Jul 07, 2016 10AM-11AM Where: Nadaka Nature Park 17615 NE Glisan Street Gresham, OR Get Map!

Parents and children ages 2-5 are invited to enjoy a short story, craft and guided nature hike at Nadaka Nature Park. Watch birds fly overhead, search for hidden animal homes and learn about local trees and flowers.

This event will take place rain or shine, so pull on those boots and join us.

There is a $3 suggested donation per child; no charge for adults at time of event.

Meet at the picnic structure.

Register to attend this event.

For more information about this event, contact Monica McAllister at 503-956-8558 or monica@friendsofnadaka.org.

Seize the Morning When: Sat Jul 16, 2016 8AM-9AM Where: Nadaka Nature Park 17615 NE Glisan Street Gresham, OR Get Map!

Join the Audubon Society and Friends of Nadaka for a family-friendly, guided bird walk, open to both beginners and advanced bird watchers. This is a great opportunity to brush up on birding and identification basics. Bring binoculars if you have them; otherwise, we will have some for you to borrow.

For more information about this event contact Monica McAllister at 503-956-8558 or monica@friendsofnadaka.org.