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09 / 26
Start: 8:30 am
End: 2:00 pm

Saturdays May thru October!
When: Every Saturday, 8:30AM-2PM
Where: NW Miller & Third St
Historic Downtown
Gresham, OR
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Fresh & Local
Shoppers will find all-natural meats and cheeses, fresh-picked produce, nursery stock and fresh-cut flowers, hand-crafted jewelry, soaps, artwork, and much more. Live music and food are always part of the market.
Located on Northwest Miller Avenue between Second and Third Street 8:30AM to 2PM each Saturday now through Oct. 25.

Start: 9:00 am
End: 3:00 pm

Rain or Shine Event
When: Sat thru Sep 26, 9AM-3PM
Where: 440 NW Burnside Rd
Gresham, OR
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The Gresham Saturday Market offers a rich mix of regional, farm-grown goods, handcrafted products, fine art, unique gifts, fresh food and live music.

Located in the NE corner of the Gresham KMart parking lot bordered by Eastman Pky and NW Burnside Rd

Start: 10:00 am
End: 12:00 pm

Annual Teddy Bear Parade

Bring a Bear, Donate a Book!
When: Sat, Sep 26, 2015 10AM-12PM
Where: Historic Downtown Gresham
(See route below)
Gresham OR
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Participants and spectators are invited to bring a new or gently used children’s book (appropriate for ages 5 to 12), for schools in the area.
Teddy Bears Everwhere
The parade will feature floats from local merchants, service organizations, schools, neighborhood groups and individuals. As always, participants will be carrying teddy bears or will be dressed in bear costumes.
Click here to participate!
For over three decades, the Soroptimists have put on this annual Fall parade to celebrate the “child in all of us” and create a tradition that helped Gresham’s “quaint and special downtown area” to thrive. In addition to the parade, the Soroptimists organize fundraisers throughout the year to raise money for scholarships for deserving women and girls in our community.

Start: 11:30 am
End: 2:30 pm

Helmet Giveaway, Bike Rodeo
When: Sat Sep 26, 2015 11:30AM-2:30PM
Where: Gresham Arts Plaza
401 NE Second St
Gresham, OR
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To promote bicycle safety and a healthy lifestyle and educate the community about bikes on public transit, the City is partnering with the Oregon Nurses Association (ONA) to hold the annual Transportation Safety Fair and Bike Rodeo.Helmet Giveaway

  • The ONA Constituent Association 1 has purchased hundreds of bicycle helmets to give away to children and adults who are not able to purchase new helmets.
  • Children must check in with a parent or guardian to pick out color and style of the helmet they want. A trained volunteer will fit the helmet, demonstrating proper fitting.
  • The ONA has first-hand knowledge of the importance of teaching safe biking skills to children in order to prevent severe injuries from accidents, and has fitted more than 1,500 free bicycle helmets in the Portland metro area since 2007 to promote injury prevention.

Bike Rodeo

  • Bring Your Bike and Helmet!
  • Bring your bike and have it checked by a trained mechanic from Bikes for Humanity PDX.
  • Learn the rules of the road from Gresham bike patrol officers, and practice riding on a safety course.

The Bike Rodeo is presented by the City's Transportation Planning Division staff, volunteers, and Boy and Girl Scouts, with help from the Gresham Police.
Group Bike Ride
A group bike ride will begin at the safety information booth on the Arts Plaza, traveling through downtown Gresham to Main City Park, making a loop on the Springwater and Gresham-Fairview Trails, and returning to the Arts Plaza around 2:30 p.m.
More Info
For information or to volunteer at this event contact Sandra Doubleday at 503-618-2816 or Sandra.Doubleday@GreshamOregon.gov.

09 / 27
Start: 5:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm

Not Again Until 2033!
When: Sun Sep 27, 2015 5PM-9PM
Where: The Eastern Night SkyAbove Your House
(Gather friends and have a party!)

Source: Space.com
This month's highly anticipated "supermoon eclipse" will be a magical treat for skywatchers!
On Sept. 27, skywatchers throughout North and South America, Europe, Africa, western Asia and the eastern Pacific Ocean region will witness a total eclipse that happens to occur when the moon looks abnormally large and bright in Earth's sky. It will be the first supermoon eclipse since 1982, and the last until 2033.
When the moon is farthest away, it's known as apogee, and when it’s closest, it's known as perigee. On Sept. 27, we're going to have a perigee full moon — the closest full moon of the year.
The moon is about 31,000 miles (50,000 kilometers) closer to Earth at perigee than it is at apogee. As a result, perigee full moons, also known as supermoons, appear about 14 percent bigger and 30 percent brighter in the sky than do apogee full moons (which are also called minimoons)
Total lunar eclipses — which occur when the Earth, moon and sun align, and the moon passes completely into Earth's shadow — aren't terribly uncommon: On average, any given location on Earth can expect to see one of these events every 2.5 years or so.
But it is uncommon for a total lunar eclipse to coincide with a supermoon. There have been just five such events since 1900 (in 1910, 1928, 1946, 1964 and 1982), NASA officials have said.
The supermoon will begin to dim slightly at 8:11 p.m. EDT (5:00 p.m. PDT) on Sept. 27th. The total eclipse will start at 10:11 p.m. EDT (7:11 p.m. PDT), and it will last 72 minutes. --->
Portland, Oregon TimelineThe eclipse will be total in Portland on Sun, Sep 27. Moonrise begins at 6:58 p.m., almost due east. Sunset will be at 6:59 p.m., so the sky will be getting dark as the moon begins its full eclipse at 7:11 p.m. The moon will be just 8 degrees above the horizon at the peak of the eclipse making this a spectacular event. The total eclipse will be at 7:47 p.m. near the midpoint of a five-hour show. That's also during a rise of the supermoon, but you'll need to wait until Mon, Sep 28 to see the year's brightest moonrise.
So pull-up a lawn chair and enjoy the sight! You won't see it again until 2033.

09 / 28
Start: 6:30 pm
End: 8:00 pm

Neighborhood Assn Board Meeting
When: Mon Sep 28, 2015 6:30PM-8PM
Where: Simmons' Foster Care
17104 NE Oregon St
Portland, OR
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Board meetings are scheduled for the 4th Monday each month 6:30PM
For more information please contact: info@wilkeseastna.org
Upcoming Meetings

  • Oct 26, 2015
  • Nov 16, 2015
  • Dec 28, 2015 (No meeting)

BOARD MEMBERS NEEDED
Are you motivated, passionate, creative?

Help shape our neighborhood. Join the Board. Become a Member-at-Large. No experience required -- just the desire to make our neighborhood a better place. Click here for details!  "Together WE can make a difference!"

Wilkes East Neighborhood
PO Box 536
Fairview, OR 97024

09 / 29
09 / 30
Start: 4:00 pm
End: 7:30 pm

See the Cars, Enjoy the Fun!
When: Wednesday's 4PM-7:30PM
(June thru September)
Where: Billy Bob's Hot Rod Cafe
333 North Main Av
Downtown Gresham
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Pharaohs Street Rodders presents Endless Summer Cruise-Ins, every Wednesday night (weather permitting) in downtown Gresham from June through September. The event features trophies, food specials and a 50/50 raffle.

10 / 1
Start: 8:30 am
End: 5:00 pm

Absolutely A Must See!
When: Thu Oct 01, 2015 8:30AM-5PM
Where: Beacon Rock and Rodney Falls
Meet at: Gresham City Hall
1333 NW Eastman Pwy
Gresham, OR
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Beacon Rock State Park is the site of two popular trails just off Highway 14 on the Washington side of the Columbia River. The first is an approximately two-mile round-trip stair-climb to the top of Beacon Rock. This familiar landmark in the Gorge is an 848-foot-high block of basalt that has great views of the Columbia river along the many switchbacks of the trail all the way to the top. The second is just across the highway on the Hamilton Mountain trail and is approximately 2.5-mile round-trip to Rodney Falls, which is a hike through a second-growth Douglas fir forest to a couple of picturesque falls. Bring a snack, water and lunch to eat along the trail. While comfortable walking shoes are appropriate for Beacon Rock, hiking boots are recommended for the Rodney Falls trail.

  • Round-trip travel: 80 miles
  • Difficulty: Moderate/difficult
  • Elevation gain: Beacon Rock - 300 feet; Rodney Falls - 600 feet
  • Suggested donation per hiker: $8

The parking for this hike requires a $10 Washington Discover Pass. The Bridge of the Gods toll is $2 each way, so in addition to the $8 rider donation, these extra expenses will be shared among the number of riders per car.
More Info
Contact Karen or Bob Holman at 503-661-7010.

Start: 4:00 pm
End: 7:00 pm

Exciting New Careers!
When: Thu Oct 01, 2015 4PM-7PM
Where: Center for Advanced Learning
1484 NW Civic Dr
Gresham OR
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Gear up for a career in manufacturing! Learn about exciting careers in advanced manufacturing and industrial engineering. See live demonstrations of 3D printers, laser cutters, robots and a flight simulator. Talk with industry representatives and get advice on your job search.
Event flyer
For more information about this event contact Ashley Graff at 503-618-2297 or Ashley.Graff@GreshamOregon.gov.

Start: 6:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm

Get Involved, Make a Difference
When: Thu Oct 01, 2015 6PM-8PM
Where: Gresham City Hall
Rooms 2A and 2B
1333 NW Eastman Pky
Gresham, OR
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This is a Community Forum designed to ask for public input on the DCIP-8 project. DCIP-8 is a broad ranging project that, among other things, will review which sections of the Development Code should be moved to the GRC, how requests for Reasonable Accommodation under the Fair Housing Act should be processed and whether there should be changes made to current Design Review categories.
Read more about the DCIP-8 project.
More info
Contact Ann Pytynia at 503-618-2859 or Ann.Pytynia@GreshamOregon.gov.

10 / 2
10 / 3
Start: 8:30 am
End: 2:00 pm

Saturdays May thru October!
When: Every Saturday, 8:30AM-2PM
Where: NW Miller & Third St
Historic Downtown
Gresham, OR
Get Map!

Fresh & Local
Shoppers will find all-natural meats and cheeses, fresh-picked produce, nursery stock and fresh-cut flowers, hand-crafted jewelry, soaps, artwork, and much more. Live music and food are always part of the market.
Located on Northwest Miller Avenue between Second and Third Street 8:30AM to 2PM each Saturday now through Oct. 25.

10 / 4
10 / 5
Start: 6:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm

Get Involved, Make a Difference
When: Mon Oct 05, 2015 6PM-9PM
Where: Gresham City Hall
Springwater Trail Rm
1333 NW Eastman Pky
Gresham, OR
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The Gresham-Ebetsu Sister City Association is a volunteer-based non-profit that works in the local community to promote and strengthen our educational, economic and cultural ties and enrich the lives of our citizens by contributing to world peace and prosperity.
More info
Contact Aaron Abrams at 503-618-2482 or Aaron.Abrams@GreshamOregon.gov.

10 / 6
Start: 6:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm

Autumn Night SkyMHCC Planetarium website

Autumnal Astronomical Adventures
When: Tue Oct 06, 2015Show Times: 6PM, 7:15PM
Where: Mt Hood Community College
Planetarium Sky Theater
26000 SE Stark St
Gresham, OR
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Admission $5. MHCC students $2.The Sky Theater is wheelchair accessible.
Autumnal Astronomical Adventures
Join us for a tour of the night sky where you'll whiz through universe from the comfort of your seat! 2 shows starting at 6:00PM, 7:15PM.
The Mt. Hood Community College (MHCC) Planetarium invites you enjoy another year of great public shows using their state-of-the-art digital star projection system.
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Each show is presented under a realistic representation of the night sky, featuring the latest galactic, stellar and planetary images. Visitors are encouraged to ask questions during each program. Children are welcome to attend.

Start: 6:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm

Get Involved, Make a Difference
When: Tue Oct 06, 2015 6PM-8PM
Where: Gresham City Hall
Council Chambers
1333 NW Eastman Pky
Gresham, OR
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Regular Council meetings allow necessary City business to be dealt with, such as citizen recognition, citizen advisory committee reports, bid awards, resolutions, ordinances, public hearings, etc. Regular Council meetings are streamed live on the City's website. For more information contact the City Recorder at 503-618-2697.
More info
Read more about Council meetings.

10 / 7
Start: 6:30 pm
End: 8:30 pm

Get Involved, Make a Difference
When: Wed Oct 07, 2015 6:30PM-8:30PM
Where: Gresham City Hall
HR Training Rm
1333 NW Eastman Pky
Gresham, OR
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The Citizen Involvement Committee advises the Council on the development, implementation and maintenance of programs designed to facilitate citizen involvement, engagement and to foster a deliberative process between residents and the City. For more information about the Citizen Involvement Committee please contact Aaron Abrams at 503-618-2482.
More info
Contact Teresa Hall at 503-618-2871 or email Teresa.Hall@GreshamOregon.gov.

Start: 6:30 pm
End: 8:00 pm

Get Involved, Make a Difference
When: Wed Oct 07, 2015 6:30PM-8PMM
Where: Gresham City Hall
Council Chambers
1333 NW Eastman Pky
Gresham, OR
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The Design Commission is the primary advising subcommittee to the City Council on design excellence for the built environment of the city.
More info
Contact Jamie Thomes at 503-618-2842 or Jamie.Thomes@GreshamOregon.gov.

10 / 8
10 / 9
10 / 10
Start: 8:30 am
End: 2:00 pm

Saturdays May thru October!
Only 4 Weekends Left!
When: Every Saturday, 8:30AM-2PM
Where: NW Miller & Third St
Historic Downtown
Gresham, OR
Get Map!

Fresh & Local
Shoppers will find all-natural meats and cheeses, fresh-picked produce, nursery stock and fresh-cut flowers, hand-crafted jewelry, soaps, artwork, and much more. Live music and food are always part of the market.
Located on Northwest Miller Avenue between Second and Third Street 8:30AM to 2PM each Saturday now through Oct. 31.

10 / 11
10 / 12
Start: 6:30 pm
End: 8:00 pm

Get Involved, Make a Difference
When: Mon Oct 12, 2015 6:30PM-8PM
Where: Gresham City Hall
Springwater Trail Rm
1333 NW Eastman Pky
Gresham, OR
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The Planning Commission advises City Council on long-range, comprehensive planning and land use issues within the city.
More info
Contact Tammy Richardson at 503-618-2401 or Tammy.Richardson@GreshamOregon.gov.

10 / 13
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 8:30 pm

Coalition of GreshamNeighborhoods
When: Tue Oct 13, 2015 7PM-8:30PM
Where: Gresham City Hall
Oregon Trail Room
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

10 / 14
Start: 6:30 pm
End: 8:30 pm

Get Involved, Make a Difference
When: Wed Oct 14, 2015 6:30PM-8:30PM
CANCELLED
Where: Gresham City Hall
Oregon Trail Rm
1333 NW Eastman Pky
Gresham, OR
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The Gresham Redevelopment Commission Advisory Committee (GRDCAC) meets monthly on the second Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.
The GRDCAC advises the Gresham Redevelopment Commission (GRDC) on the implementation of urban renewal plans.
More info
Contact Cecille Turley, Urban Renewal Program Technician, at 503-618-2545 or Cecille.Turley@GreshamOregon.gov.

10 / 15
Start: 6:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm

Get Involved, Make a Difference
When: Thu Oct 15, 2015 6PM-8PM
Where: Gresham City Hall
Springwater Trail R
1333 NW Eastman Pky
Gresham, OR
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The Community Development and Housing Subcommittee advises the City Council on community development and housing goals, policies and budgets.
More info
Contact Laurie Wells at 503-618-2404 or Laurie.Wells@GreshamOregon.gov.

Start: 6:30 pm
End: 8:30 pm

Get Involved, Make a Difference
When: Thu Oct 15, 2015 6:30PM-8:30PM
Where: Gresham City Hall
Room 2A
1333 NW Eastman Pky
Gresham, OR
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The Natural Resources and Sustainability Committee advises the Gresham City Council on policy development matters and actions related to the protection, restoration and enhancement of:

  • Natural resources
  • Watershed health
  • Water quality
  • Fish and wildlife habitat
  • Urban tree canopy
  • Provision of public health
  • Development, improvement and expansion of city parks, trails, and green space for present and future generations

More info
Contact Christa Thompson at 503-618-2525 or Christa.Thompson@GreshamOregon.gov.

10 / 16
10 / 17
Start: 8:30 am
End: 2:00 pm

Saturdays May thru October!
Only 3 Weekends Left!
When: Every Saturday, 8:30AM-2PM
Where: NW Miller & Third St
Historic Downtown
Gresham, OR
Get Map!

Fresh & Local
Shoppers will find all-natural meats and cheeses, fresh-picked produce, nursery stock and fresh-cut flowers, hand-crafted jewelry, soaps, artwork, and much more. Live music and food are always part of the market.
Located on Northwest Miller Avenue between Second and Third Street 8:30AM to 2PM each Saturday now through Oct. 31.

Start: 10:00 am
End: 2:30 pm

Start Your New Business!
When: Sat Oct 17, 2015 10AM-2:30PM
Where: Sunrise Community Center
18901 E Burnside St
West Gresham
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Just starting a business plan, looking for financial assistance, or maybe need advice on marketing? Come as you are and talk with the experts about getting to the next level. Light snacks and beverages will be provided. Childcare and interpretive services will also be provided.
RSVP to RockwoodRising@GreshamOregon.gov or call 503-618-2416 and identify your language preference.
Read more about the Rockwood Rising project.
More info
Contact Brian Monberg at 503-618-2418 or Brian.Monberg@GreshamOregon.gov.

Start: 12:00 pm
End: 4:00 pm

1874 Zimmerman House. Click to Enlarge

Enjoy Our Fall Colors!

When: Sat Oct 17, 2015 Noon-4PM
Where: Zimmerman Park
17111 NE Sandy Blvd
Gresham, OR
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A lasting vestige of East Multnomah County's agricultural roots --->
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.

10 / 18
10 / 19
Start: 4:00 pm
End: 6:30 pm

Get Involved, Make a Difference
When: Mon Oct 19, 2015 4PM-6:30PM
Where: Gresham City Hall
Springwater Trail Rm
1333 NW Eastman Pky
Gresham, OR
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The Urban Forestry Subcommittee advises the City Council and staff about tree preservation, tree species for the City’s street tree list and trees to be designated to the City’s significant tree list.
More info
Contact Tina Osterink at 503-618-2392 or .

10 / 20
10 / 21
Start: 10:00 am
End: 5:00 pm

Experience Fall's Color
When: Thu Oct 01, 2015 10AM-5PM
Where: Stone Creek Golf Course
Beavercreek, OR
Meet at: Gresham City Hall
1333 NW Eastman Pwy
Gresham, OR
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This three-mile walk is a favorite for people in the Beavercreek area. The bark-chip path circles the Stone Creek Golf Club south of Oregon City and begins near the Pro Shop. Within minutes you are in wetlands that lead to a cool forest accompanied by soothing sounds of running water from Stone Creek. There are some hills as we pass beautiful homes along the way. Wear sturdy walking shoes and bring a snack and water. After the walk we'll have lunch at Bugatti's in Oregon City.

  • Round-trip travel: 48 miles
  • Difficulty: Moderate
  • Elevation gain: 150 feet
  • Suggested donation per hiker: $6

More Info
Contact Ruth Cummings at 503-926-4840 or cummings0465@frontier.com.

Start: 6:30 pm
End: 8:00 pm

Get Involved, Make a Difference
When: Wed Oct 07, 2015 6:30PM-8PMM
Where: Gresham City Hall
Council Chambers
1333 NW Eastman Pky
Gresham, OR
Get Map!

The Design Commission is the primary advising subcommittee to the City Council on design excellence for the built environment of the city.
More info
Contact Jamie Thomes at 503-618-2842 or Jamie.Thomes@GreshamOregon.gov.

10 / 22
10 / 23
10 / 24
Start: 8:30 am
End: 2:00 pm

Saturdays thru October!
Only 2 Weekends Left!
When: Every Saturday, 8:30AM-2PM
Where: NW Miller & Third St
Historic Downtown
Gresham, OR
Get Map!

Fresh & Local
Shoppers will find all-natural meats and cheeses, fresh-picked produce, nursery stock and fresh-cut flowers, hand-crafted jewelry, soaps, artwork, and much more. Live music and food are always part of the market.
Located on Northwest Miller Avenue between Second and Third Street 8:30AM to 2PM each Saturday now through Oct. 31.

10 / 25
10 / 26
Start: 6:30 pm
End: 8:00 pm

Neighborhood Assn Board Meeting
When: Mon Oct 26, 2015 6:30PM-8PM
Where: Simmons' Foster Care
17104 NE Oregon St
Portland, OR
Get Map!

Board meetings are scheduled for the 4th Monday each month 6:30PM
For more information please contact: info@wilkeseastna.org
Upcoming Meetings

  • Nov 16, 2015
  • Dec 28, 2015 (No meeting)
  • Jan 25, 2016

BOARD MEMBERS NEEDED
Are you motivated, passionate, creative?

Help shape our neighborhood. Join the Board. Become a Member-at-Large. No experience required -- just the desire to make our neighborhood a better place. Click here for details!  "Together WE can make a difference!"

Wilkes East Neighborhood
PO Box 536
Fairview, OR 97024

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