News

New members, presentations, summer picnic planned

The Pacific Drive Neighborhood Watch meeting held Monday evening April 14th 2008 was a big success - adding nine new homes to their growing list of participants.

Their meeting is open to all neighbors on NE 168th Ave (between NE Pacific St and NE Oregon St) and NE 169th St between NE Hassalo St and NE Pacific St). Click here for a map of the area.

During the meeting residents enjoy several presentations

Project to improve code effectiveness

When: Tuesday April 15, 2008 3:00PM - 5:00PM
Where: Gresham City Hall
Council Chambers
1333 NW Eastman Parkway
Gresham, OR

The Gresham City Council is discussing a progress report and research on the Development Code Improvement Project at its meeting on April 15, 2008. The meeting begins at 3:00PM at the Council Chambers at 1333 NW Eastman Parkway.

Join Your Neighbors, Be A Part Of Your Community, Plan To Attend

When: Wednesday, May 21, 2008 7:00PM - 8:30PM
Where: St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church
17405 NE Glisan Street

Be sure to save Wednesday, May 21st at 7:00 PM for WENA’s Quarterly Meeting. This meeting will be held at St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church, 17405 NE Glisan Street, Portland, Oregon.

Guest Speaker

• Donna Edgley, Board Member
  Reynolds School District
  www.reynolds.k12.or.us
• Brighton West , Program Director
  Friends of Trees
  www.friendsoftrees.org

Meeting Topics

• Neighborhood Update
• Annual Neighborhood Clean-Up
• Nadaka Park- Grant Proposal, & Clean-Up
• Neighborhood Watch Groups in your neighborhood
• Election of Secretary/Treasurer

Mark your calendar and plan to attend your neighborhood meeting.

City of Gresham News, Community Activities & More...

Neighborhood Connections is a publication from the City of Gresham Communications & Community Outreach offering City of Gresham news, Public Safety information, Community Activities & Events, Training & Workshops, Volunteer Opportunities, and more.

Inside this Issue...

• Results of Citizen Survey Available
• Residential Districts Review
• Gresham Residents Invited to Provide Input at Budget Meetings
• Enter the City’s Photo Contest
• Grant Funding Available for Neighborhood Associations
• Gresham Community Gardens
• Backyard Burning
• Clubs, Artists, Vendors and Exhibitors Sought for Earth Day Celebration April 19
• Gresham Art Advisory Committee – Exhibits and Dates
• Gresham City Council Meetings
• Neighborhood Association Meetings
• Have a Question? askGresham
• Community Events

For more information contact City of Gresham Communications & Community Outreach, 1333 N.W. Eastman Parkway, Gresham, OR 97030 www.ci.gresham.or.us

City of Gresham News, Community Activities & More...

Neighborhood Connections is a publication from the City of Gresham Communications & Community Outreach offering City of Gresham news, Public Safety information, Community Activities & Events, Training & Workshops, Volunteer Opportunities, and more.

Inside this Issue...

• Mayor Shane T. Bemis to Deliver Annual State of the City Address
• Enter the City’s Photo Contest – Entries Due April 11
• Trainings, Workshops & Volunteer Opportunities
• Gresham Art Advisory Committee Artist’s Reception: Con-tem-po-ra-ry — Birth of the New II
• Gresham Art Advisory Committee 2008 Juried Art Exhibit
• Gresham City Council Meetings
• Have a Question? askGresham
• Community Events
• Free Child Safety Seat Check-up!

For more information contact City of Gresham Communications & Community Outreach, 1333 N.W. Eastman Parkway, Gresham, OR 97030 www.ci.gresham.or.us

Neighborhood Connections is a publication from the City of Gresham Communications & Community Outreach offering City of Gresham news, Public Safety information, Community Activities & Events, Training & Workshops, Volunteer Opportunities, and more.

Inside this Issue...

• Gresham City Council Approves 2008 Work Plan
• Carbon Monoxide Can Be Deadly - Protect Yourself!
• Gresham Art Advisory Committee 2008 Juried Art Exhibit
• Have a Question? askGresham!
• Trainings, Workshops & Volunteer Opportunities
• Neighborhood News - Request for Articles
• Public Meeting Will Review Plans for 223rd Avenue Improvements
• Report Abandoned Shopping Carts

For more information contact City of Gresham Communications & Community Outreach, 1333 N.W. Eastman Parkway, Gresham, OR 97030 www.ci.gresham.or.us

Reach out to your community: Become a volunteer today!

Non-native, invasive weeds like Himalayan Blackberry and English Ivy are taking over stream banks in neighborhoods all over Gresham! Weed infestations are causing bank erosion and water pollution, destroying wildlife habitat and decreasing property values in our community.

Get Involved!

Get dirty, make new friends and help restore Gresham streams at Saturday morning community events!

The Coalition of Gresham Neighborhood Associations held its annual Election of Officers on Wednesday, January 9, 2008. The newly elected Board shared detailed plans for the coming year, and outlined the next few months scheduled presentations.

The Coalition meets monthly on the second Wednesday at 7:00PM in the Springwater Trail Room, Gresham City Hall, 1333 NW Eastman Parkway, Gresham, OR 97030.

The Coalition of Gresham Neighborhood Associations was formed to provide structure and support for the leadership of Gresham's neighborhood associations

New plant opening 2009; to employ 35

Whitney Malkin, The Oregonian
whitneymalkin@news.oregonian.com

The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality approved Owens Corning's revised plans to produce insulation in Gresham, granting the company a permit to finish construction and start production.

(WENA Editor: read Kimberly Howard, General Manager, Owens Corning Foam Insulation, Dec 2007 hearing statement here)

DEQ's decision last week comes after years of environmental controversy about the plant.

January 2008 Board Meeting
Monday January 28, 2008
6:30pm - 8:30pm

Board meetings are scheduled for the 4th Monday of the month at 6:30pm

For more information please contact: info@WilkesEastNA.org