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11 / 27
Start: 9:00 am
End: 11:00 am

  Come on Out, Join the Fun!  
Macy's Holiday Parade

When: Fri Nov 27, 2015 9AM
Where: Downtown Portland
Get Parade Route Map!

Let's Have a Parade!
We love a classic come Christmastime, and this longtime Portland favorite rarely disappoints. So grab the kids, bundle-up and join the fun!

Join the excitement of My Macy's Holiday Parade in Downtown Portland featuring inflatable floats, local marching bands and nearly 500 costumed characters! It's a great day-after-Thanksgiving event that's fun for the whole family!

Parade Day Forecast:
  Sunny, Cold and Breezy!
  Low 27'
  High 43'

What’s not to love about Macy's Holiday Parade? Claim your sidewalk space. Bring your folding chair and blanket. And don't forget the coffee and hot cocoa. Bundle-up. Parade day weather will be sunny, clear and cold with breezy east winds. Lows mid-20's. Highs low 40's. See you at the parade!
Visit Macy's website for details.

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Start: 5:00 pm
End: 7:00 pm

Tree Lignting, Pink Martini. Portland OR

Pioneer Courthouse Square
31st Annual Tree Lighting
When: Fri Nov 27, 2015 5PM-7PM
Where: Pioneer Courthouse Square
701 SW 6th Ave
Portland OR
Get Map!

Join the Celebration & Sing-A-Long!
Join the thousands of Portlanders as we gather at the Square to celebrate the official start to the holiday season by lighting the spectacular 75ft Tree provided by Stimson Lumber Company. This year’s 31st annual event will feature a holiday sing-a-long curated by Thomas Lauderdale with members of Pink Martini, The Pacific Youth Choir, The von Trapps, and more. Download a copy of this year’s songbook here!. Arrive early for best viewing.
See you at the Square!

Start: 6:00 pm
End: 10:00 pm

Let's Hoop It Up!
When: Fri Nov 27, 2015 6-10PM
Where: H.B. Lee Middle School
1121 NE 172nd Av
Gresham, OR
Get Map!

Middle school and high school youth in grades 6-12 can attend free basketball practice, skill building and game play on Friday nights at H.B. Lee Middle School, 1121 NE 172nd Ave.

  • Open to boys and girls in grades 6-12
  • Learn new skills, make new friends, play basketball.
  • Adult supervision and mentorship provided by the Portland Opportunities Industrialization Center (POIC).
  • Sponsored by the City of Gresham.

Schedule:

  • 6-8 p.m. for grades 6-8
  • 8-10 p.m. for grades 9-12

Registration form
More Info
Contact Coach Michael Magnum at 503-975-2929

11 / 28
Start: 5:00 pm
End: 6:30 pm

Tree Lighting, Music
and Santa too!
When: Sat Nov 28, 2015 5PM-6:30PM
Where: Arts Plaza
401 NE Second St
Historic Downtown Gresham
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Tree Lighting
The 24th Annual Spirit of Christmas tree lighting – one of the community’s most popular events – rings in Gresham’s holiday season with a family-friendly program that includes music, photos with Santa, refreshments and the lighting of the 60-foot ponderosa pine on the Arts Plaza. The program gets underway at 5PM, with the tree-lighting at 6PM.
Downtown Gresham will also be hosting a full day of other holiday activities. (Schedule TBA)
More Info
Contact Event Coordinator Shannon Chisholm at 503-750-3785.

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12 / 1
Start: 6:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm

Get Involved, Make a Difference
When: Tue Dec 01, 2015 6PM-8PM
Where: Gresham City Hall
Council Chambers
1333 NW Eastman Pky
Gresham, OR
Get Map!

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.

12 / 2
Start: 6:30 pm

Get Involved, Make a Difference
When: Wed Dec 02, 2015 6:30-8:30PM
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 Dec 02, 2015 6:30PM-8PM
Where: Gresham City Hall
Oregon Trail Room
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.

12 / 3
Start: 9:00 am
End: 5:00 pm

Walk the Lower Sandy
When: Wed Dec 03, 2015 9AM-5PM
Where: Glenn Otto to Lewis and Clark Parks
Meet at: Gresham City Hall
1333 NW Eastman Pwy
Gresham, OR
Get Map!

This is a 3.5-mile hike that starts at Lewis and Clark Park, where we will walk the park’s nature trail and see where ancient floods exposed a 160-foot-high volcanic cliff. Next we will drive over to Glenn Otto Park and hike its nature trails along the Sandy River. From Glenn Otto Park, we will take a short walk up to downtown Troutdale. We will stop at an Italian restaurant in Troutdale for lunch, and after lunch we will walk back to our cars. Bring along a snack and water. Hiking boots are recommended, because we will be walking on some nature trails, and they may be muddy.

  • Round-trip travel: 10 miles
  • Difficulty: Moderate
  • Elevation gain: 200 feet
  • Suggested donation per hiker: $1

More Info
Contact Howard or Judy Berg at 503-665-8008 or bergate@frontier.com.

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

Get Involved, Make a Difference
When: Thu Dec 03, 2015 6:30PM-8:30PM
Where: Gresham City Hall
Barlow Trail Room
1333 NW Eastman Pky
Gresham, OR
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The Transportation Subcommittee advises the Gresham City Council in the ongoing development of a comprehensive transportation network that will improve the safety and livability of Gresham.
More info
Contact Katherine Kelly at 503-618-2110 or Katherine.Kelly@GreshamOregon.gov.

12 / 4
Start: 6:00 pm
End: 10:00 pm

Let's Hoop It Up!
When: Fri Dec 04, 2015 6-10PM
Where: H.B. Lee Middle School
1121 NE 172nd Av
Gresham, OR
Get Map!

Middle school and high school youth in grades 6-12 can attend free basketball practice, skill building and game play on Friday nights at H.B. Lee Middle School, 1121 NE 172nd Ave.

  • Open to boys and girls in grades 6-12
  • Learn new skills, make new friends, play basketball.
  • Adult supervision and mentorship provided by the Portland Opportunities Industrialization Center (POIC).
  • Sponsored by the City of Gresham.

Schedule:

  • 6-8 p.m. for grades 6-8
  • 8-10 p.m. for grades 9-12

Registration form
More Info
Contact Coach Michael Magnum at 503-975-2929

12 / 5
Start: 10:00 am
End: 2:00 pm

Photo's with Santa!
When: Sat Dec 05, 2015 10AM-4PM
Where: Gresham History Museum
410 N Main Av
Downtown Gresham
Get Map!

Come Join Us!
Haven't you heard? Santa Claus is taking time out of his busy schedule to drop by the Gresham History Museum to take photos with our visitors!
The Museum will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m for photos with Santa and a Christmas Card workshop. Cider and cookies will be served.
Happy Holidays!

12 / 6
12 / 7
Start: 6:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm

Get Involved, Make a Difference
When: Mon Dec 07, 2015 6PM-9PM
Where: Gresham City Hall
Oregon Trail Room
1333 NW Eastman Pky
Gresham, OR
Get Map!

The Gresham Sister City Association is a volunteer-based non-profit that works in our local community in conjunction with our sister cities abroad 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.

12 / 8
Start: 3:00 pm
End: 7:00 pm

Zimmerman Christmas event. Click to enlarge

Celebrate the Season
When: Tue Dec 09, 2015 3PM-7PM
Where: Zimmerman House
17111 NE Sandy Blvd
Gresham OR
Get Map!

If you've enjoyed the Zimmerman House during the day, you should see her at night!
Journey Back In Time
The historic Zimmerman House was built in 1874 and was home to three generations of the Zimmerman Family. Their furnishings and personal articles remain in this two-story Victorian home, including children’s toys, games, Christmas postcards, and winter clothing. This annual evening tour will be held on Tuesday, December 8th and December 10th from 2pm-7pm.
Please reserve the time you’d like to visit the house, and give yourself approximately 45 minutes to explore both floors of this heritage home.
Parking is extremely limited, so please consider carpooling.
Admission is free, but the suggested donation for this special event is $5 per person for ages 18 and older.
Read more about the Zimmerman House.

Start: 7:00 pm
End: 8:30 pm

Coalition of GreshamNeighborhoods
When: Tue Dec 08, 2015 7PM-8:30PM
Where: Gresham City Hall
Oregon 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

12 / 9
Start: 6:30 pm

Get Involved, Make a Difference
When: Wed Dec 09, 2015 6:30PM-8:30PM
(This meeting is cancelled)
Where: Gresham City Hall
Oregon Trail Rm
1333 NW Eastman Pky
Gresham, OR
Get Map!

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.

12 / 10
Start: 3:00 pm
End: 7:00 pm

Zimmerman Christmas event. Click to enlarge

Celebrate the Season
When: Thu Dec 10, 2015 3PM-7PM
Where: Zimmerman House
17111 NE Sandy Blvd
Gresham OR
Get Map!

If you've enjoyed the Zimmerman House during the day, you should see her at night!
Journey Back In Time
The historic Zimmerman House was built in 1874 and was home to three generations of the Zimmerman Family. Their furnishings and personal articles remain in this two-story Victorian home, including children’s toys, games, Christmas postcards, and winter clothing. This annual evening tour will be held on Tuesday, December 8th and December 10th from 2pm-7pm.
Please reserve the time you’d like to visit the house, and give yourself approximately 45 minutes to explore both floors of this heritage home.
Parking is extremely limited, so please consider carpooling.
Admission is free, but the suggested donation for this special event is $5 per person for ages 18 and older.
Read more about the Zimmerman House.

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

Let's Hoop It Up!
When: Fri Dec 11, 2015 6-10PM
Where: H.B. Lee Middle School
1121 NE 172nd Av
Gresham, OR
Get Map!

Middle school and high school youth in grades 6-12 can attend free basketball practice, skill building and game play on Friday nights at H.B. Lee Middle School, 1121 NE 172nd Ave.

  • Open to boys and girls in grades 6-12
  • Learn new skills, make new friends, play basketball.
  • Adult supervision and mentorship provided by the Portland Opportunities Industrialization Center (POIC).
  • Sponsored by the City of Gresham.

Schedule:

  • 6-8 p.m. for grades 6-8
  • 8-10 p.m. for grades 9-12

Registration form
More Info
Contact Coach Michael Magnum at 503-975-2929

12 / 12
Start: 10:00 am

Photo's with Santa!
When: Sat Dec 12, 2015 10AM-4PM
Where: Gresham History Museum
410 N Main Av
Downtown Gresham
Get Map!

Come Join Us!
Haven't you heard? Santa Claus is taking time out of his busy schedule to drop by the Gresham History Museum to take photos with our visitors!
The Museum will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m for photos with Santa and a Christmas Card workshop. Cider and cookies will be served.
Happy Holidays!

Start: 1:30 pm
End: 3:00 pm

Sounds of the Season
When: Sat Dec 12, 2015 1:30PM-3PM
Where: Pioneer Courthouse Square
701 SW 6th Av
Downtown Portland
Get Map!
Cost: FREE

Great Family Fun!
Sat, Dec 12, 2015 1:30-3:00PM, Pioneer Courthouse Square. Downtown will pulse with the melodic sounds of big brass as over 250 tubas play in unison for the 25th Annual Tuba Christmas Concert in the heart of downtown.Don't miss this holiday event!
Play a Tuba? Join the Fun!
If you would like to learn more about participating in Tuba Christmas click here, To register, click here

12 / 13
12 / 14
Start: 6:30 pm
End: 9:00 pm

Get Involved, Make a Difference
When: Mon Dec 14, 2015 6:30PM-9PM
Where: Gresham City Hall
Springwater Trail Rm
1333 NW Eastman Pky
Gresham, OR
Get Map!

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.

12 / 15
Start: 3:00 pm
End: 5:00 pm

Get Involved, Make a Difference
When: Tue Dec 15, 2015 3PM-5PM
Where: Gresham City Hall
Council Chambers
1333 NW Eastman Pky
Gresham, OR
Get Map!

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.

Start: 4:00 pm
End: 6:00 pm

Get Involved, Make a Difference
When: Tue Dec 15, 2015 4PM-6PM
Where: Gresham City Hall
Council Chamber
1333 NW Eastman Pky
Gresham, OR
Get Map!

The Gresham Redevelopment Commission (GRDC) meets monthly on the third Tuesday immediately following adjournment of the 3 p.m. Gresham City Council meeting.
GRDC meetings allow necessary Rockwood-West Gresham Urban Renewal business to be dealt with, such as budget adoption, grant awards, public hearings, resolutions, etc.
For more information, please contact Cecille Turley, Urban Renewal Program Technician, at 503-618-2545 or Cecille.Turley@GreshamOregon.gov.

12 / 16
Start: 3:00 pm
End: 10:00 pm

Holiday Sights & Sounds
When: Wed Dec 16, 2015 3PM-10PM
Where: Downtown Portland
Meet at: Gresham City Hall
1333 NW Eastman Pwy
Gresham, OR
Get Map!

On this three-mile walk, we’ll check out Christmas trees at Pioneer Place, Pioneer Square, and the Heathman Hotel and all the holiday lights on Broadway. Then we will head down to the Riverplace Hotel and follow paths to “The Groaning Board,” a South Waterfront Pub, for your choice of Happy Hour or dinner. After dinner we will walk a short distance to the river where we can sit on park benches or stroll the waterfront to watch the Christmas Ship Parade (scheduled to leave the Riverplace Marina at 7:00 PM, weather permitting). After the parade, we will catch the B Trolley to the 7th and Holladay MAX station near the Lloyd Center and then board the Blue Line back to Gresham. Bring a flashlight, camera, water, and snacks. Wear bright clothing and comfortable walking shoes. Please purchase your “All Day” MAX ticket in advance of getting to the City Hall platform so that we can validate tickets and leave on time. Your “All Day” MAX ticket is also valid on the Portland trolley lines.

  • Round-trip travel: By MAX ($2.50 for those 65 and older)
  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Elevation gain: Nominal

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 Dec 16, 2015 6:30PM-8PM
Where: Gresham City Hall
Oregon Trail Room
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.

12 / 17
Start: 6:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm

Get Involved, Make a Difference
When: Thu Dec 17, 2015 6PM-8PM
Where: Gresham City Hall
Springwater Trail Rm
1333 NW Eastman Pky
Gresham, OR
Get Map!

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 Dec 17, 2015 6:30PM-8:30PM
Where: Gresham City Hall
Room 2A
1333 NW Eastman Pky
Gresham, OR
Get Map!

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.

12 / 18
Start: 6:00 pm
End: 10:00 pm

Let's Hoop It Up!
When: Fri Dec 18, 2015 6-10PM
Where: H.B. Lee Middle School
1121 NE 172nd Av
Gresham, OR
Get Map!

Middle school and high school youth in grades 6-12 can attend free basketball practice, skill building and game play on Friday nights at H.B. Lee Middle School, 1121 NE 172nd Ave.

  • Open to boys and girls in grades 6-12
  • Learn new skills, make new friends, play basketball.
  • Adult supervision and mentorship provided by the Portland Opportunities Industrialization Center (POIC).
  • Sponsored by the City of Gresham.

Schedule:

  • 6-8 p.m. for grades 6-8
  • 8-10 p.m. for grades 9-12

Registration form
More Info
Contact Coach Michael Magnum at 503-975-2929

12 / 19
Start: 10:00 am
End: 2:00 pm

Photo's with Santa!
When: Sat Dec 19, 2015 10AM-4PM
Where: Gresham History Museum
410 N Main Av
Downtown Gresham
Get Map!

Come Join Us!
Haven't you heard? Santa Claus is taking time out of his busy schedule to drop by the Gresham History Museum to take photos with our visitors!
The Museum will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m for photos with Santa and a Christmas Card workshop. Cider and cookies will be served.
Happy Holidays!

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

1874 Zimmerman House. Click to Enlarge

Old Fashion Christmas

When: Sat Dec 19, 2015 Noon-4PM
Where: Zimmerman Park
17111 NE Sandy Blvd
Gresham, OR
Get Map!

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.

12 / 20
12 / 21
Start: 4:30 pm
End: 6:30 pm

Get Involved, Make a Difference
When: Mon Dec 21, 2015 4:30PM-6:30PM
Where: Gresham City Hall
Springwater Trail Rm
1333 NW Eastman Pky
Gresham, OR
Get Map!

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 .

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