Announcement

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Rare Transit of Mercury Across the Sun! When: Thu May 12, 2016 Show Times: 6PM, 7:15PM Where: Mt Hood Community College Planetarium Sky Theater 26000 SE Stark St Gresham, OR Get Map!

Admission $5. MHCC students $2.
The Sky Theater is wheelchair accessible.

Rare Transit of Mercury Across the Sun!
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.

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.

Join In Tonight's Fun When: Sat May 14, 2016 8PM-12AM Where: Friends of the Children 424 NE 172nd Avenue Gresham, OR Get Map!

Middle school and high school youth can attend free basketball practice, skill building and game play on Saturday nights at Friends of the Children at 424 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:

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

Registration form

For more information, contact Coach Michael Magnum at 503-975-2929.

Everything Bikes! When: Sat May 14, 2016 9AM-2:30PM Where: The Arts Plaza 401 N.E. Second St. Gresham, OR Get Map!

Take some time to learn about all the great transportation options in Gresham. Stop by our Transportation Safety Fair and Bike Rodeo at the Arts Plaza in Downtown Gresham (401 N.E. Second Street) on Saturday, May 14, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Visit our bicycle safety booths and pick up a free bicycle helmet and no-charge booster seat to qualifying families (children need to be present and helmets and seats are limited to supplies on hand). Learn to combine your bicycle trips with bus or MAX rides. Bring your bike to participate in a bike rodeo to learn and practice the rules of the road. A 2 p.m. raffle drawing will be held to giveaway a childs bike.

For more information and a complete list of Bike Month events, please visit the Bike Month webpage.

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. 29.

Fresh Produce & Handcrafts When: Sat May 14, 2016 9AM-3PM Where: Mt. Hood Community College 26000 SE Stark Street Gresham, OR Get Map!

Saturday's Apr 16th through Sep 24th - 9AM to 3PM

The Gresham Saturday Market provides a vibrant marketplace offering a rich mix of regional, farm-grown goods, handcrafted products, fine art, unique gifts, fresh food and live music to enhance the community.

Now located at the Mt Hood Community College campus northwest parking lot, corner of NE 257th & Stark St with plenty of free parking.

For more information call 503-912-4122 or visit the Gresham Saturday Market website.

Building Healthy Streams When: Sat May 14, 2016 9AM-1PM Where: Mt. Hood Community College General Education Building 26000 SE Stark Street Gresham, OR Get Map!

Learn step-by-step how to plan, design and build your own rain garden. Topics include determining the right size and location for a rain garden, how to build it and advice on choosing plants that will thrive in it.

For more information about this event contact Katie Meckes at 503-935-5368 or katie@emswcd.org

Get Involved, Make A Difference When: Mon May 16, 2016 4:30PM-6:30PM Where: Gresham City Hall Springwater Trail Room 1333 NW Eastman Parkway Gresham, OR Get Map!

The Urban Forestry Subcommittee advises the City Council and staff about tree preservation, tree species for the Citys street tree list and trees to be designated to the Citys significant tree list.

For more information about this event contact Tina Osterink, Natural Resources Planner at 503-618-2392 or Tina.Osterink@GreshamOregon.gov.

Get Involved, Make A Difference When: Tue May 17, 2016 4PM-6PM Where: Council Chambers 1331 NW Eastman Parkway Gresham, OR Get Map!

The Gresham Redevelopment Commission (GRDC) meets as needed on the third Tuesday of the month immediately following adjournment of the 3 p.m. Gresham City Council meeting.

Meeting start time varies.

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.

Get Involved, Make A Difference When: Tue May 17, 2016 3PM-5PM Where: Gresham City Hall Council Chambers 1333 NW Eastman Parkway 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 at GreshamOregon.gov/Videos.

For more information contact the City Recorder at 503-618-2697.

Read more about Council meetings.

Awesome Views! When: Wed May 18, 2016 9AM-5PM Where: Meet at Gresham City Hall MAX 1333 NW Eastman Parkway Gresham, OR Get Map!

• Round-trip Ttavel: MAX light rail
• Difficulty: Moderate/Difficult
• Elevation Gain: A deceptive 363 feet, with strenuous climbs at times

The 4Ts-Hike consists of numerous modes of transportation to downtown Portland.

1. Train – Take the MAX from Gresham City Hall to the Oregon Zoo and ride the elevator from the deepest transit tunnel in the country up to street level.
2. Trail – A 4.5-mile hike on the beautiful but hilly Marquam Trail to the city’s highest point at Council Crest, with a panoramic view of the city. Then on to the campus of Oregon Health and Science University.
3. Tram – A free ride down the Portland Aerial Tram to the South Waterfront District.
4. Trolley – A scenic ride on the Portland Street Car back to downtown where, after lunch, the MAX returns hikers to Gresham.

• All transportation fees are covered by the Tri-Met day pass. An all-day MAX ticket is $5 (under age 65) or $2.50 (age 65 and older).
• Walking is along steep trails that require sturdy hiking boots; dress for the weather.
• Bring snacks and water; lunch is later at Pastini Pastaria.
• Park at the City Hall MAX Station and purchase the MAX ticket in advance so the group can board the train on time shortly after 9 a.m.

Senior Healthy Hikers asks participants be age 50 or older. A couple may hike if one member is 50 or better.

Pets are not permitted on hikes or walks.

For more information about this hike contact Steve Solcz at 503-367-8483 or Steve.Solcz@gmail.com.

Senior Healthy Hikers Member Guidelines