Events

Conservation Forum with Senator Laurie Monnes Anderson featuring Gresham City Counselor Paul Warr-King

Sponsored by the Oregon League of Conservation Voters Education Fund

Join us January 9, 2008, 6:00PM for a discussion with State Senator Laurie Monnes Anderson about the environmental issues facing our region. Hear what Laurie's top conservation priorities are and tell her about your concerns and ideas for our region’s future.

Come see why people say Carla's the "best candidate"!

Please join us to meet with Carla, talk with her on issues, and consider offering your support.

When: Thursday, January 17th, 5:30 pm.

Where: Park Place Coffee - 1288 SE 182nd

Carla Piluso, the current Police Chief for the City of Gresham, is running for Multnomah County Commissioner, District 4.

We believe that Carla's insight and well-rounded knowledge of East County issues makes Carla the best candidate to represent our interests.

Get dirty! Help restore Gresham streams

When: Saturday, January 26th - 9am to 1pm

Where: Main City Park

Directions: Powell Blvd.west, Left onto N. Main St. directly into the park. Park in southern parking lot, and meet close to the barn.

Contact: Rachel Zarfas 503.618.2789 rachel.zarfas@ci.gresham.or.us

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

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

Code project updates, definitions, changes, and more

When: Monday, January 28, 2008 6:30PM - 8:30PM

Where: Gresham City Hall
Barlow Trail Room – 1st Floor Conference Center
1333 NW Eastman Parkway
Gresham, Oregon

What:
The Gresham City Planning Commission staff will have a presentation on the update on the many code projects that are underway this year and have a longer discussion of the code update project (including the draft work plan & public participation plan, and a discussion of the 1st project, which is updating the development code definitions).

Policy discussion of the CCAC restructuring

When: Tuesday, January 29, 2008 3:00PM - 4:00PM

Where: Gresham City Hall
Barlow Trail Room – 1st Floor Conference Center
1333 NW Eastman Parkway
Gresham, Oregon

What:
The City Council will have their policy discussion of the Council Citizen Advisory Committees (CCACs) restructuring. This meeting had been scheduled for last week but was delayed two weeks

Town halls focus on funding for Willametter River bridge repairs

When: Thursday, January 31, 2008 6:00PM – 8:00PM

Where: Multnomah County East Building
Sharron Kelley Room
600 NE 8th St
Greshamm, Oregon

What:
Multnomah County has scheduled a series of town hall meetings to present information on the condition of its Willamette River bridges and a proposal to fund their repair.

County Chair Ted Wheeler will share information on the county’s 20-year capital shortfall of $490 million for its six bridges across the Willamette.

Native Planting at Gresham Woods

When: Saturday, February 2nd – 9am to 1pm

Where: Gresham Woods

Directions: Powell Blvd east, right onto Eastman Pkwy. (223rd), right on Birdsdale, first left on SW 8th St. park on street near “Tree Planters at Work” sign, small access path to Springwater trail.

Contact: Friends of Trees 503.282.8846

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

When: Wednesday, February 6, 2008 7:00PM - 8:30PM
Where: Gordon Russell Middle School Commons
3625 E Powell Valley Rd
Gresham, Or

Sponsored by the Kelly Creek, Mt. Hood, Northeast, and Powell Valley Neighborhood Associations

Over 30 Exhibitors