Health & Wellness

Vision, Hearing, Dental When: Sat Feb 22, 2014 10AM-2PM Where: Reynolds Middle School 1200 NE 201st Av Fairview OR Get Map!

Source: The Oregonian, Feb 07, 2014

February is National Children's Dental Health Month
The Multnomah Dental Society will host its annual Free Children's Health Fair, Saturday, Feb. 22 from 10AM to 2PM at Reynolds Middle School at 1200 NE 201st Av in Fairview.

Health professionals will offer dental treatments, immunizations, vision checks, hearing screenings and several other services for kids at no charge. Families can receive information on the Oregon Health Plan and other healthcare topics, nutrition, Head Start early education, fire safety and other programs.

Grab Your Hiking Poles! When: Tue Feb 25, 2014 9AM-23PM Where: Mt Scott Nature Trail Meet at: Gresham City Hall 1333 NW Eastman Pwy Gresham, OR Get Map!

This walk totals three miles on two different trails in Happy Valley. The walk begins with a loop hike on the Mt Scott Nature Trail at the newly dedicated Studebaker trailhead, which starts with a steep downhill trek into the forest. Hiking boots and poles are recommended for the Mt. Scott Nature Trail portion of this hike.

The group will then drive to Happy Valley Park for the second portion of the hike on walking trails through the park’s wetland areas.

• Round-trip travel: 28 miles
• Suggested donation per rider: $3
• Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
• Elevation gain: 250 feet

Dress appropriately for the weather and bring water and a snack to eat along the way.

Gresham Historical Society. Click to view.

Let's Go Walking! When: Sat Oct 12, 2013 11AM-12:30PM Where: Meet at Gresham History Museum 410 N Main Av Downtown Gresham Get Map!

Come tour Historic Downtown Gresham, and learn about its historic buildings and homes, historic graves and trees, some historic local figures, and about the shops that used to line Main Ave. Tours weave throughout Historic Downtown Gresham, are fast paced, and will cover around a mile of mostly flat level ground.

Tours leave at 11:00AM sharp, rain or shine, and are free. Donations are always accepted and much appreciated. Parking is available in the lot behind the museum.

Gresham Historical Society. Click to view.

Let's Go Walking! When: Sat Oct 26, 2013 11AM-12:30PM Where: Meet at Gresham History Museum 410 N Main Av Downtown Gresham Get Map!

Come tour Historic Downtown Gresham, and learn about its historic buildings and homes, historic graves and trees, some historic local figures, and about the shops that used to line Main Ave. Tours weave throughout Historic Downtown Gresham, are fast paced, and will cover around a mile of mostly flat level ground.

Tours leave at 11:00AM sharp, rain or shine, and are free. Donations are always accepted and much appreciated. Parking is available in the lot behind the museum.

Healthy Kids Fair, Mt Hood Medical

Start-off the school year right! When: Sat Sep 07, 2013 10AM-2PM Where: Legacy Mt Hood Medical Center 24800 SE Stark St Gresham, OR Get Map!

Free Event! Bring the Family
Join us for the 28th annual Healthy Kids Fair, promoting children's health and safety in the community. This free event will feature discounted helmets available for purchase (Toddler to adult sizes available. $6 for bike/muti-sport helmets and $20 for snowboard helmets), a car seat safety check clinic, car seat recycling, crafts, games, demonstrations, public safety vehicle tours, and a teddy bear clinic – bring your favorite stuffed animal for repair.

Gresham Historical Society. Click to view.

Let's Go Walking! When: Sat Sep 28, 2013 11AM-12:30PM Where: Meet at Gresham History Museum 410 N Main Av Downtown Gresham Get Map!

Come tour Historic Downtown Gresham, and learn about its historic buildings and homes, historic graves and trees, some historic local figures, and about the shops that used to line Main Ave. Tours weave throughout Historic Downtown Gresham, are fast paced, and will cover around a mile of mostly flat level ground.

Tours leave at 11:00AM sharp, rain or shine, and are free. Donations are always accepted and much appreciated. Parking is available in the lot behind the museum.

Inside this Issue

• Volunteers Needed for Trail Count Project
• Road Work Underway on SE Powell Valley Road
• Musicalu is Summer Fun for Children
• Help Mark Stormdrains
• Are You Ready? Take the 'Be Ready Challenge'
• Get Inspired by Greg's Story
• City Hosts CPR Training
• Healthy Kids' Fair Sept. 7
• Volunteer Mentors Needed at Local Schools
• City Jobs, Meetings and Community Events

Keep up with what’s Happening in your City!

Two Bridges Loop When: Thu Aug 01, 2013 6PM-8PM Meet: Oregon Convention Center NE Oregon St & MLK Blvd 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 9th through September 21st 2013.

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!

Gresham Historical Society. Click to view.

Let's Go Walking! When: Sat Aug 03, 2013 11AM-12:30PM Where: Meet at Gresham History Museum 410 N Main Av Downtown Gresham Get Map!

Come tour Historic Downtown Gresham, and learn about its historic buildings and homes, historic graves and trees, some historic local figures, and about the shops that used to line Main Ave. Tours weave throughout Historic Downtown Gresham, are fast paced, and will cover around a mile of mostly flat level ground.

Tours leave at 11:00AM sharp, rain or shine, and are free. Donations are always accepted and much appreciated. Parking is available in the lot behind the museum.

Ladd's Addition and Colonial Heights When: Sat Jul 13, 2013 9AM-11AM Meet: Meet at Pacific Pie Company 1520 SE 7th Av 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 9th through September 21st 2013.

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!