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When: Sat, Apr 30, 2011 10AM-2PM Where: Troutdale Police Department 141 SE Dora St Troutdale OR Get map!

Safely Dispose Of Unwanted Drugs

On Saturday, April 30, the DEA and its partners will hold the second National Prescription Drug Take-Back Daynationwide. Gresham and East County residents can drop off prescription drugs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Troutdale Police Department, 141 S.E. Dora St., Troutdale.

The take-back service is free and anonymous, no questions asked.

Commissioner Diane McKeel, District 4 Click for Multnomah County website

Join Commissioner McKeel as she talks about recent changes in East Multnomah County Monday evening 7PM St Aidan's Episcopal Church

When: Monday, Mar 28, 2011 7PM
Where: St. Aidan's Episcopal Church
17405 NE Glisan St
Gresham, OR
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Multnomah County Diane McKeel will be the featured speaker at the Wilkes East Neighborhood public meeting on March 28th at 7PM, St Aidan's Episcopal Church, 174th & NE Glisan, Gresham.

Commissioner McKeel will discuss the recent changes in East Multnomah County including improvements in Rockwood, construction of the East County courthouse and the new Rockwood Building.

Don't miss this exciting opportunity to hear and speak first-hand with your County Commissioner.

Max rider, 162nd & Burnside

Music takes calming influence to the MAX Human Solutions brings eight services under one roof

When: Tuesday, Mar 22, 2011 7PM-9PM
Where: Rockwood Station Apartments
Community Center
19100 East Burnside St
Gresham, OR
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Plan to Attend

The Rockwood Neighborhood Association will hold their next regular meeting Tuesday, March 22nd from 7-9PM at the Rockwood Station Apartments Community Center. The public is invited to attend.

Following the conduct of business, they will have two presentations that should occupy the balance of the evening.

Presentations

• Rosewood Initiative
  The first presentation will be by the Gresham Police Department officer spearheading the Rosewood Initiative, a project designed to address issues related to public safety concerns at and around the MAX stop at 162nd and Burnside, our first "gateway to Rockwood" light rail stop.
  See "Rosewood Initiative seeks to build community pride" link below, especially the readers comments on page two for a look into the problems facing this area on the border of Gresham and Portland. Ed
• Community Health Providers
  The second presentation will be by a panel of community health providers
  describing the services of each of their clinics: the new Multnomah County Community Health Clinic on SE 182nd and its plans for expansion; and Wallace Medical Concern, soon to be located at the Human Solutions Rockwood Center building currently under construction at Couch and NE 181st. Dr. Bob Sayson, Medical Director of the Good News Clinic across from the Rockwood branch of the Multnomah County Library will also share news of his clinic's services and future expansion.

Serving our seniors since 1970

"No senior will go hungry or experience social isolation" Loaves & Fishes Centers

When: Tues, Mar 8, 2011 11AM - 1PM
Where: Gresham Salvation Army
473 SE 194th Ave
Gresham, OR
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Source: blog.oregonlive.com

You're Invited

Loaves & Fishes Centers "The Meals-On-Wheels People" will open a new senior nutrition site in the Rockwood neighborhood this summer and is seeking input from the community at a meeting. The meeting will take place on Tuesday, March 8, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Gresham Salvation Army, 473 SE 194th. Lunch will be provided.

Project Partners

The Rockwood Loaves & Fishes Center will be located in the new Rockwood Community Building now under construction at 124 NE 181st in Gresham (Get Map). Community partners involved in the project include El Programa Hispano, Mt. Hood Community College Head Start, LifeWorks Northwest, Metropolitan Family Service, Wallace Medical Concern and Human Solutions.

RSVP Requested

For more information about the community meeting, contact Carolyn Williams at 503.953.8201.

Compatible? Tell us your opinion.

Review and discuss recent Code amendments Public is invited to attend

When: Monday Mar 14, 2011 6:30PM
Where: Gresham City Hall
Springwater Trail Room
1333 NW Eastman Pkwy
Gresham OR
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Meeting Details

Draft Development Code changes are available on the Planning Commission web page. These have been updated since the Feb. 9 version.

The Planning Commission will review and discuss the Code amendments at its March 14 meeting (the public is invited).

The Code changes are addressing the following issues:

• Height and bulk of new homes
• Height transitions (between single-family homes and more intense uses such as commercial uses, apartments or condominiums)
• Flag lots (homes built behind other homes)
• Buffering and screening between developments
• How small-lot subdivisions are reviewed
• Quality/appearance of fences along streets

Residential Compatibility Brian Martin, City of Gresham East County Update Commissioner McKeel, MultCo District 4 Reynolds 2011-12 Budget Issues Theresa Delaney-Davis, Board Chair

Come to the Neighborhood Meeting

When: Monday, Mar 28, 2011 7:00PM
Where: St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church
17405 NE Glisan St
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Save the date!

Be sure to save Monday, Mar 28nd at 7:00 PM to attend the next Wilkes East Neighborhood meeting. Learn what's going-on in your neighborhood. Discuss issues important to our community. (See full story below for Agenda).

Join Your Neighbors. Get involved. Make a difference.

Who should attend?

This meeting is open to all residents and businesses in the Wilkes East Neighborhood!

Improving citizen safety though understanding and participation Learn about Neighborhood Watch

When: Wednesday Feb 16, 2011 6:30PM - 9:00PM
Where: Gresham City Hall
Council Chambers
1333 NW Eastman Pkwy
Gresham OR
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You're Invited

The winter's quarterly neighborhood safety forum topics will be: Updates from Gresham Police Dept Disaster Preparedness—Getting your house in order Update on City Code Changes Neighborhood Q & A and follow-up Download flyer here!

Coalition of Gresham Neighborhood Associations Board Meeting Tuesday Jan 11, 2011 7:00PM Rescheduled: Thur Jan 20, 2011 7PM

When: Tuesday Jan 11, 2011 7PM CANCELLED FOR WEATHER
Where: Gresham City Hall, Springwater Trail Room

When: Thursday Jan 20, 2011 7PM RESCHEDULED
Where: Gresham City Hall, Room 3A
1333 NW Eastman Pky
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Public welcome

The Coalition of Gresham Neighborhood Associations was formed to provide structure and support for the leadership of Gresham's neighborhood associations, enabling more effective cooperation among neighborhood associations in order to achieve desired outcomes. Goals of the Coalition include providing a public forum for the review and evaluation of issues and problems, providing education and information on specific areas such as land use, and providing a unified voice for the neighborhood associations.

The Coalition meets monthly on the second Tuesday at 7:00PM

Step-down design. Compatible?

You're Invited! Residential Compatibility Forum Your ideas and comments are needed and welcome.

When: Thursday Dec 9, 2010 630PM
Where: Gresham City Hall
Conference Center
1333 NW Eastman Pkwy
Gresham OR
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Event Details A community forum to discuss approaches to addressing residential compatibility issues is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec 9th, at the City Hall Conference Center. Based on previous input the City of Gresham Planning staff has developed approaches to addressing the following issues:

Compatible? Share your opinion.

• Height and bulk of new homes
• Flag lots (homes built behind other homes)
• Buffering and screening between developments
• Transitions (such as between single-family homes and more intense uses such as commercial uses, apartments or condominiums)
• Fencing along streets at the edge of subdivisions
• How subdivisions with lots less than 6,000 square feet are reviewed
• Miscellaneous Code issues

Your ideas and comments about these approaches are needed and welcome.

Take an active roll in your community. Plan to attend.

For project information, visit www.tinyurl.com/GreshamCode

Coalition of Gresham Neighborhood Associations Board Meeting Tuesday Dec 14, 2010 7:00PM

When: Tuesday Dec 14, 2010 7:00PM
Where: Gresham City Hall, Springwater Trail Room
1333 NW Eastman Pky
Get Map!

Public welcome

The Coalition of Gresham Neighborhood Associations was formed to provide structure and support for the leadership of Gresham's neighborhood associations, enabling more effective cooperation among neighborhood associations in order to achieve desired outcomes. Goals of the Coalition include providing a public forum for the review and evaluation of issues and problems, providing education and information on specific areas such as land use, and providing a unified voice for the neighborhood associations.

The Coalition meets monthly on the second Tuesday at 7:00PM