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Wilkes East Neighborhood MeetingMonday, March 22nd 7PMWatch for the Bright Red signs!
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Celebrate St Patrick's Day on the Plaza: Wednesday Mar 17, 2010 4-7PM
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The Center for the Art Foundation presents
St Patrick's Day the Plaza
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A Free Celebration of All Things Irish!
When: Wednesday March 17, 2010 4:00PM-7:00PM
Where: The Center for the Arts Plaza
between NE 2nd & 3rd on NE Hood St
Gresham OR
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Activities
- Irish Lass Ms. Lynn Kelly Mistress of Ceremonies
- The Shamrocks featuring Julie & Shannon McCarl
- Beer Garden, sponsored by 4th Street Brewing Company
- Irish Dancers from An Daire Academy of Celtic Arts
- Irish Food courtesy of Busy Bee Catering
- A "Shamrock" Walk for fun & prizes
- Face Painting
- Airbrush Art courtesy of Lee Lauritzen
- Photos with Mr. Leprechaun
(bring your camera)
Free activities!!! Minimal charge for food and beverages.
Meet Metro candidate Shirley Craddick at Park Place Coffee: Mar 20, 2010 4-6PM
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Stop by Park Place Coffee
Visit with Metro position #1 candidate Shirley Craddick |
When: Saturday Mar 20, 2010 4:00PM-6:00PM
Where: Park Place Coffee
1288 SE 182nd (next to Vance Park)
Gresham OR
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Please come to Park Place Coffee to visit with Shirley Craddick, candidate for Metro Council District position #1, on Saturday March 20th from 4PM to 6PM.
This is a great opportunity to meet one-on-one with Shirley and hear why she is running for the Metro Council. Shirley is dedicated to researching the issues, listening to citizens and working to make our community better. She has been elected twice to the Gresham City Council, and now she's running to make Metro a more responsive and effective organization.
Zimmerman Heritage Farm Tours: Mar 20, 2010 10AM-3PM
![]() 1874 Zimmerman House, Gresham Oregon. Click to enlarge |
Welcome Spring!
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When: Saturday Mar 20, 2010 10AM-3PM
Where: Zimmerman Park
17111 NE Sandy Blvd
Gresham OR
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A delightful 1874 Victorian farmhouse
Take a step back into history at the Zimmerman House, a Victorian era farmhouse, built in 1874 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This beautiful farmhouse is a perfect reflection of typical Columbia River dairy farm life in the late 1800s. The Zimmerman Heritage Farm is a unique cultural education and recreational resource that is being created for the benefit of the public on a 5.98-acre historic site in Gresham, Oregon.
WENA Quarterly Meeting at St Aidan's: Mar 22, 2010 7PM
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Join Your Neighbors. Get involved. Make a difference!
When: Monday, Mar 22, 2010 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 22nd at 7:00 PM for this meeting at St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church, 17405 NE Glisan St, Portland, Oregon. Get map!
Who should attend?
This meeting is open to all residents and businesses in the Wilkes East Neighborhood!
Volunteer's wanted to help remove invasives at Nadaka Nature Park: Mar 27, 2010 9AM
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Get your Green on!
Come on out & lend a hand as we continue with invasives removal at Nadaka Nature Park |
| Wilkes East Neighborhood has received a Metro Nature in Neighborhood grant for improvements in Nadaka Nature Park which requires matching volunteer hours so your support is needed and greatly appreciated. See you at the park! |
When: Mar 27, 2010, Sat 9AM-2:30PM
Where: Nadaka Nature Park
NE 175th Ave and NE Pacific St
Gresham, OR
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Event Info
Be prepared to get a little dirty and to have fun by supporting and volunteering with Friends of Nadaka and Wilkes East Neighborhood Association in their efforts to restore this natural area by removing invasive underbrush and ivy.
Rain or Shine! Come dressed for weather and help improve Nadaka Nature Park. Bring working gloves & a water bottle if you have them. Volunteer as long as you can.
Coffee, juice, water & refreshments provided by Wilkes East Neighborhood.
No pre-registration required. Volunteers younger than 18 will need a signed waiver (available at the event).
See website calendar for more Nadaka Nature Park events and activities!
Landlord decides against proposed Rockwood methadone clinic after public outcry
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Gresham Mayor says
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Mayor Shane T. Bemis announced February 10, 2010 that Jack Medak the owner of the building at l9295 E Burnside and potential landlord for a proposed methadone clinic in the Rockwood area of Gresham has decided not to lease his space for that use.
The decision comes after a contentious two-hour meeting held Thursday, Feb. 4, in the building in question at 19295 E Burnside St.
"This is a big win for the people who have been working so hard to raise the tide in Rockwood," said Bemis. "I am tremendously proud of the community for clearly articulating the potential redevelopment obstacles and law enforcement challenges that could come from an additional methadone clinic in the area." Bemis said “I am glad that Mr. Medak did not lease to them,” adding, “He did the right thing. I think he heard the community.”
Free "Rain Garden 101" Workshop, Gresham City Hall: Mar 27, 2010 9AM
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Free workshop
Learn the "how-to's" of constructing your own rain garden! |
When: Saturday Mar 27, 2010 9AM - 1PM
Where: Gresham City Hall
1333 NW Eastman Pwy
Gresham, OR 97030
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Rain gardens are a great way to add beautiful landscaping to your yard and protect overloaded urban streams at the same time.
Free Workshop
Attend this free "Rain Garden 101" workshop presented by East Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District. (Registration required)
At this workshop you'll learn how to assess your site to determine the best location and size, calculate impervious surfaces, determine soil suitability, choose appropriate plants, and how to maintain your new rain garden. You will also receive a comprehensive manual that shows all the steps to constructing a rain garden.
Call for Comments. Pedestrian and Bicycle Improvements along Halsey St. Project begins May 2010.
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"Bye-bye" curbside parking. Much needed upgrades coming.
Sidewalks, ADA rampes, bike lanes, and a new crosswalk near 172nd. |
Changes coming to Halsey Street
May - September 2010 the City of Gresham’s Transportation Division will enhance Halsey Street between 162nd and 181st Avenues. The project includes construction of new sidewalks where they are missing, new ADA ramps, and an enhanced crosswalk on 172nd or at a nearby intersection to facilitate access to the north side of Halsey Street from H.B. Lee Middle School. Get Map!
The street surface will also be repaved with microseal, a more durable road surface than the existing asphalt. When the street is resurfaced automobile lanes will be realigned and bike lanes will be added to the north and south sides of the street. With the addition of bike lanes some on-street parking will be eliminated.
We want your input!
Since you live within the vicinity of the project, we need your input and suggestions regarding this project. Comments will be accepted through 5PM Feb 26, 2010.
New Scarlet Oaks added to Columbia View Park by Friends of Trees volunteers
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Oaks will add a nice touch of red fall color to Columbia View Park |
Scarlet Oaks added to park
By Kate Farrington, (Friends of Trees)
Friends of Trees, along with volunteers from the Nadaka Nature Park work party, planted three Scarlet Oaks in Columbia View Park (in the SE area of the park) Jan. 9th. They were planted to replace four mature cottonwoods that were recently removed.
The oaks will add a nice touch of red fall color to the park, which is currently dominated by evergreen trees.
Thanks to Lee Dayfield, who put in a lot of work to make this planting happen! Friends of Trees is excited be involved in more planting projects out in Gresham.
Neighborhood Connections: Jan 2010
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City of Gresham News,
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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
- Learn Communication Skills for Conflicts
- Volunteer for Recycling Knock & Talks
- Neighborhood Safety Forum - February 17
- Serve on the City’s Transportation Subcommittee
- Deadline Approaching to Sign Up for Kelly Creek Neighborhood Tree Planting
- Help Develop a Design Vision for Multi-Family Housing
- Kelly Creek Volunteer Event - January 16
- Stark Street Road Project Starting in Rockwood
- GREAT Business Campaign Kick-Off - January 29
- $100 Rain Garden Grants Available in 2010
- Help Volunteer to Survey Frogs This Winter
- February Outdoor Volunteer Event - February 20
- Stormwater Annual Reports Available Online
- Road Work on Hogan Drive Starting in February
Keep up with what’s Happening in your City!
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For more information, visit the Neighborhood Associations page at GreshamOregon.gov or contact Cathy Harrington at 503-618-2482, or email Cathy.Harrington@GreshamOregon.gov.







