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IMPORTANT NOTICE When: Wed Nov 9, 2011 11AM Where: All Broadcast Media Nationwide

A nationwide live test of the emergency alert system is planned for 11:00AM Pacific Standard Time (2:00PM EST) on Wednesday, Nov 9th.

The three-minute test will go out on radios and TVs, briefly interrupting normal programming.

The test is different than other tests in that it will present itself as an actual emergency announcement, not a test. Doing so allows the Federal Communications Commission and Federal Emergency Management Agency to test reliability of different parts of the emergency notification system chain.

Officials stress that though it will appear there is a real emergency, it is only a test.

When: Tue Nov 8, 2011 5:30PM Where: IRCO 10301 NE Glisan Portland, OR Get Map!

Show Your Support Tonight!
Meeting with Portland Development Commission at 5:30pm at IRCO, 10301 NE Glisan, Portland to explore the options of the ROSEWOOD area as a new "mini-urban renewal area."

This is our first workshop to discuss what resources that could bring our neighborhood. It's extremely important that we have a diverse group of people to represent us, please come participate!.

Coalition of Gresham Neighborhood Associations When: Tuesday Nov 8, 2011 7-8:30PM 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

Community Forum When: Thu Nov 10, 2011 6PM-8PM Where: Gresham City Hall Conference Room 3A 1333 NW Eastman Pky Get Map!

Share Your Opinion
Join us to discuss the preferred approaches to removing obstacles to Downtown development by changing the Development Code.

Issues to be explored include floor-area ratio (development intensity), parking and street design.

The Downtown Plan Review project seeks to remove obstacles to Downtown development while retaining the vision of Downtown as: a center for jobs and housing; a thriving and unique entertainment, nightlife and shopping district; and a visually interesting place with buildings and streetscapes of high design quality.

A document that describes the preferred approaches to addressing Downtown Development Code issues is available on the project website.

Residents, business owners, property owners and other interested parties are invited to attend and comment on the proposals.

Quiet Thunder PowWow When: Sat Nov 12, 2011 11:30AM-10PM Where: Mt. Hood Community College Gymnasium 26000 SE Stark St Gresham, OR Get Map!

Public welcome
The eighth annual Kanawaksooma (Quiet Thunder) Celebration is coming to Mt Hood Community College (MHCC). This cultural celebration offers traditional Native American music, dance, crafts, food and cultural enrichment for the whole family.

Chako Kum Tux, MHCC’s Native American student club, welcomes the public to this free event. Parking is free in lots U and V.

Urban canopy, Gresham Oregon

You're Invited When: Mon Nov 14, 2011 6:30PM Where: Gresham City Hall Council Chambers Public Safety & Schools Building 1333 NW Eastman Pky Gresham, Oregon Get Map!

* Note: Hearing Public Comment Follows the Staff Report

Urban Forestry
Join us on Monday Nov 14 at 6:30PM when the Planning Commission considers approving proposed amendments to the Gresham Community Development Plan, Volume 1 - Findings and Volume 2 - Policies, that will adopt new and revised findings, goals, policies and action measures related to the Urban Forestry Management Plan.

You can view the staff report and proposed plan amendments at: greshamoregon.gov/urbanforestryplan.

Institutional Master Plan
The Planning Commission will hold itshearing Monday, Nov. 14, immediately following the Urban Forestry hearing regarding Development Code changes that would create an Institutional Master Plan process.

You can find the Institutional Master Plans Staff report and Proposed Code Amendments here.

You can do this! When: Tue, Nov 15, 2011 10AM-12PM Where: Mt Hood Community College Main Mall (Downstairs past flag poles) 26000 SE Stark St Get Map!

NOW is the time
Come and see just how easy it is. Worried about money? Financial Aid is available! Don't know what classes to take? Advising is free.

There are countless resources to make your college restart seamless. Come find out why you should restart - we will show you how. Learn the benefits of restarting and completing college.

Hosted by Rho Theta Honor Society

Invasive: Garlic Mustard

Help Stop the Invasive Invasion When: Tue Nov 15, 2011 7PM-8:30PM Where: Gresham City Hall Oregon Trail Conference Room 1333 NW Eastman Pky Get Map!

Become a Weed Watcher
Want to make a difference in your community and the environment? Become a weed watcher!

The City is offering a series of free invasive plant identification classes so you can help us fight these weedy invaders. All you have to do is come to one (or all) of our free evening classes and use your new identification skills to alert the City to any weeds you see.

With your help, we can keep our city and homes beautiful and weed free.

Community Forum When: Wed Nov 16, 2011 6:30PM-8PM Where: Gresham City Hall Oregon Trail Conference Room 1333 NW Eastman Pky Get Map!

Be Part of the Solution
The Design Commission is the primary advising subcommittee to City Council on design excellence for the built environment of the city.

More Info
For more information, please contact Lauren McGuire, Senior Landscape Architect, at 503-618-2108 or Lauren.McGuire@GreshamOregon.gov.

When: Wed Nov 16, 2011 1:000PM Where: Rosewood Cafe 609 SE 162nd Ave (at Stark, in Village Square plaza) Portland, OR Get Map!

Building Community - Neighbors helping neighbors

About Rosewood
The Rosewood Initiative is a non-profit organization launched in 2009 dedicated to making the Rosewood area a safe and desirable place to live, work, and play. To accomplish this goal, they are partnering with residents, apartment managers and owners, businesses, churches, government agencies, social services, neighborhood associations, and public safety agencies.

Rosewood is a roughly 15-block area around the intersection of NE 162nd & Burnside. The neighborhood is most commonly defined as SE 157th to SE 165th and NE Holiday to SE Alder.

Everyone who lives or works in or around the Rosewood area will benefit from the success of the Rosewood Initiative.