Health & Wellness

Let's Hoop It Up! When: Fri May 20, 2016 6PM-10PM Where: H.B. Lee Middle School 1121 NE 172nd Ave. Gresham, OR Get Map!

Middle school and high school youth can attend free basketball practice, skill building and game play on Friday nights at H.B. Lee Middle School, 1121 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:

• 6-8 p.m. for grades 6-8
• 8-10 p.m. for grades 9-12

Registration form

For more information, contact Coach Michael Magnum at 503-975-2929.

Celebrate Bike Month! When: Fri May 20, 2016 6:30AM-8:30AM Where: Multiple Locations Gresham, OR Get Map!

Participate in Bike-to-Work Day on Friday, May 20 between 6:30 and 8:30 a.m. Just stop by one of these three bike appreciation stations and receive a free breakfast treat:

• Main City Park at Springwater Corridor Trail Head
• Springwater Corridor at Gresham-Fairview Trail near S.W. Pleasant View Drive
• Glisan Street near ON Semiconductor entrance

For a complete list of Bike Month events, please visit the Bike Month webpage.

Fresh Produce & Handcrafts When: Sat May 21, 2016 9AM-3PM Where: Mt. Hood Community College 26000 SE Stark Street Gresham, OR Get Map!

Saturday's Apr 16th through Sep 24th - 9AM to 3PM

The Gresham Saturday Market provides a vibrant marketplace offering a rich mix of regional, farm-grown goods, handcrafted products, fine art, unique gifts, fresh food and live music to enhance the community.

Now located at the Mt Hood Community College campus northwest parking lot, corner of NE 257th & Stark St with plenty of free parking.

For more information call 503-912-4122 or visit the Gresham Saturday Market website.

Let's Go Bike Riding! When: Sat May 21, 2016 10AM-12PM Where: Main City Park (starting point) Gresham, OR Get Map!

Join your friends and neighbors for a slow-paced, familyfriendly ride. This free ride will be a 10-mile+ out and back loop using the Springwater Corridor to the west. This ride allows you to ride all or any part that you are comfortable with and is open to all levels of riders. Meet at 9:45 a.m. in the parking lot at Main City Park, near the Springwater Trail. The ride will leave at 10 a.m. and will return to the same location in Main City Park a couple of hours later. Bike helmets are required.

For a complete list of Bike Month events, please visit the Bike Month webpage.

Hillsdale to Multnomah Village When: Sat May 21, 2016 9AM-11AM Meet: Wilson High parking lot west end of the bleachers SW Sunset Blvd and Capitol Highway 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 7th through September 10th 2016.

Each easy and informal Ten Toe Express walk explores the area neighborhood, architecture and unique history. Walk takes about 2 hours, cover 2-4 miles and are open to all ages and skill levels. Did we mention it's free!

Join In Tonight's Fun When: Sat May 21, 2016 8PM-12AM Where: Friends of the Children 424 NE 172nd Avenue Gresham, OR 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:

• 8-10 p.m. for grades 6-8
• 10 p.m. - 12 a.m. for grades 9-12

Registration form

For more information, contact Coach Michael Magnum at 503-975-2929.

Saturdays May thru October! When: Every Saturday, 8:30AM-2PM Where: NW Miller & Third St Historic Downtown Gresham, OR Get Map!

Fresh & Local
Shoppers will find all-natural meats and cheeses, fresh-picked produce, nursery stock and fresh-cut flowers, hand-crafted jewelry, soaps, artwork, and much more. Live music and food are always part of the market.

Located on Northwest Miller Avenue between Second and Third Street 8:30AM to 2PM each Saturday now through Oct. 29.

Get Involved, Make A Difference When: Sun May 22, 2016 10AM-1PM Where: Main City Park (starting point) Gresham, OR Get Map!

Join experienced riders at Gresham's Main City Park (parking lot) on Sunday, May 22 at 10 a.m. on Main Avenue near the Springwater Corridor in downtown Gresham. This is moderately paced ride for experienced riders, lead by Ken Dennis. Well explore the area between the Gresham/Troutdale/ Sandy River area and East Portland. Traveling along at around 15 mph for a distance of approximately 25+ miles, the group will take a break along the route where food or drinks may be purchased, if desired. The riders will return to the starting location sometime after noon. Bike helmets are required.

For more information and a complete list of Bike Month events, please visit the Bike Month webpage.

Beautiful Nature Walk When: Tue May 24, 2016 9AM-5PM Where: Meet at Gresham City Hall 1333 NW Eastman Parkway Gresham, OR Get Map!

This 5-mile hike near Welches parallels the Salmon River, goes through an old growth forest with 10-foot-thick red cedars, and leads to small sandy beaches with deep green pools.

• Round-trip travel: 66 miles
• Suggested donation per rider: $8
• Difficulty: Easy/Moderate
• Elevation Gain: 200 feet

The grades are easy; stairways climb the few hills and rustic bridges cross a string of tiny streams along the way.

Hiking boots are recommended. Bring a lunch to eat along the trail. A National Forest Recreation Pass (or Senior Pass) is required to park at the trailhead.

Senior Healthy Hikers asks participants be age 50 or older. A couple may hike if one member is 50 or better.

Pets are not permitted on hikes or walks.

For more information about this hike contact Linda Matthews at 503-661-4510 or lindaraematthews@gmail.com.

Senior Healthy Hikers Member Guidelines

Get Involved, Make A Difference When: Wed May 25, 2016 3PM-7PM Where: Main City Park (near Springwater Trail) Gresham, OR Get Map!

Stop by and visit our new neighbor, Bikes for Humanity, PDX, on Wednesday, May 25 from 3 to 7 p.m. They are opening a Bike Donation Center in Main City Park (near Springwater Trail) to teach Gresham residents how to repair and overhaul bicycles. This non-profit group takes in donated bicycles and parts and volunteers refurbish the bikes to make them affordable to riders of all economic backgrounds. Come by and learn about the programs and projects. Clean out your garage and bring your old bikes; bike donations will be accepted at this event. A raffle drawing for a free childs bicycle will be held at 6:30 p.m.

For more information and a complete list of Bike Month events, please visit the Bike Month webpage.