Health & Wellness

S-t-r-e-t-c-h  your grocery dollar!

Enjoy the freshest produce, flowers, and plant starts direct from the garden.

Healthy and fresh
Farmer’s markets are a fantastic source for fresh, seasonal, locally produced foods and artisan products. Plus, you'll find great activities and fun for the whole family. Come experience the markets. Meet the vendors. Meet local cooks. Enjoy the freshest produce and products. Make your own statement in support of local food.

2018 Portland's Eastside Farmer's Markets

• Fairview Farmers' & Artists' Market (Apr 7-Oct 2)
• Gresham Saturday Market (Apr 16th-Sep 24th)
• Gresham Farmers Market (May 7th-Oct 29th)
• Hollywood Farmers' Market (year-round)
• Lents International Farmers' Market (Jun 5-Doc 30)
• Lloyd Farmers Market (year-round)
• Montavilla Farmers Market (year-round)
• Parkrose Farmers Market (May 7-Sep 10)
• Portland Farmers Market (year-round)
• Rockwood Farmers Market (Jun 12-Oct 16)
• Troutdale Farmers' and Artists' Market (year-round)
• Other Area Farmers Markets

(Complete details on these area markets below)

You'll find plenty of root vegetables, braising greens and lettuces, and of course plant starts for your own vegetable garden.

Bring your reusable shopping bags and plenty of small bills, though some of the markets will trade you a credit/debit card for wooden tokens that all vendors accept, which can be easier to handle than cash. We've indicated those markets that accept EBT or other food assistant coupons.

Fresh Produce & Handcrafts When: Sat Apr 30, 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 Hoop It Up! When: Sat Apr 30, 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:

• 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.

Let's Hoop It Up! When: Fri Mar 04, 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.

Let's Hoop It Up! When: Sat Mar 05, 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.

Let's Hoop It Up! When: Fri Mar 11, 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.

Let's Hoop It Up! When: Sat Mar 12, 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.

Helping to Feed Families When: Wed Mar 16, 2016 6PM-7:30PM Where: Gresham City Hall Springwater Trail Room 1333 NW Eastman Parkway Gresham, OR Get Map!

Portland Fruit Tree Project harvests surplus fruit and distributes to families in need. Come learn how we can expand this project to Gresham. Light dinner will be provided.

For more information about this event, or to RSVP, contact Madison McGarity at 503-618-2604 or Madison.McGarity@GreshamOregon.gov. 

Event poster 

Let's Hoop It Up! When: Fri Mar 18, 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.

Let's Hoop It Up! When: Sat Mar 19, 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.