When: Fri, Sep 30, 2016 6PM-10PM Where: H.B. Lee Middle School
1121 NE 172nd Ave. Get Map!
Middle school and high school youth 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).
When: Sat Jun 18, 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).
When: Tue Jun 28, 2016 6PM-8PM Where: Murdock Hall at St. Aidan's Episcopal Chruch
Nadaka Nature Park 17405 NE Glisan Street
Gresham, OR Get Map!
Learn how to container garden with Sarah Canterbury from Growing Gardens. Each participant will leave the class with two planted containers, seeds and handouts in Spanish and English. Perfect for balconies, patios and front porches, container gardening is a low-cost and sustainable way to treat yourself to fresh vegetables and herbs for the whole family. Space is limited so register now.
For more information or to register by phone please call 503-956-8558 or email monica@friendsofnadaka.org.
Aprende a jardín dentro las macetas con Sarah Canterbury de Crezcan Jardines. Cada participante sale de la clase con dos macetas plantadas, las semillas, y folletos en español e inglés. Perfecto para balcones, patios y porches, jardinería dentro las macetas es de bajo costo y de forma sostenible para disfrutar de las verduras frescas y las hierbas para toda la familia. El espacio es limitado así que regístrese ahora.
Para más información o a registrarse por teléfono, llama 503-956-8558 o escribe un mensaje de monica@friendsofnadaka.org
When: Tue Jun 28, 2016 6:30PM-7:30PM Where: Gresham City Hall
Conference Center 1333 NW Eastman Parkway
Gresham, OR Get Map!
The Gresham Task Force on Homelessness will examine the scope of the growing homelessness problem in Gresham, identify potential solutions and help define how the City can play a role in addressing this complex societal issue.
When: Wed Jun 29, 2016 6:30PM-8PM (Note date change) 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
Jul 25, 2016
Aug 22, 2016 (Public Meeting)
Sep 26, 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
St Paul Rodeo
July 1-4, 2016 30 miles SW of Portland
Watch fearless cowboys and cowgirls ride bucking broncos, rope and wrestle steers, and even ride bulls at the St. Paul Rodeo. Also enjoy a barbecue, carnival, art show, and nightly fireworks. Schedule.
Mollalla Buckaroos Rodeo
July 1-4, 2016 30 miles SSE of Portland
Molalla Buckeroo: Rodeo competition, a carnival, barbecue, live music, dancing and fireworks (nightly following rodeo). Various times Wednesday-Saturday. Visit molallabuckeroo.com for schedule. Molalla Buckeroo Grounds, 815 Shirley St, Molalla; $8-$17; or 503-829-8388
When: Sat May 14, 2016 10AM-12PM Where: Nadaka Nature Park (Meet at the picnic shelter)
17615 NE Glisan St
Gresham OR Get Map!
Join Monica McAllister, Friends of Nadaka, Ivy Watson, City of Gresham Natural Resources Program, and Heather Buley from the Backyard Habitat Program for a fun and educational plant walk through the 10 acre forest at Nadaka Nature Park.
Whether you want to explore nature with your kids, find out what native plants you can grow in your backyard (and which weeds you should kick out), or learn the difference between epigynous and hypogynous flowers, this walk and talk will have something for you.
Dress for the weather and for exploring in natural areas. Refreshments provided.
When: Mon May 02, 2016 6:30PM-8PM (postponed from Apr 25, 2016) 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
May 23, 2016
Jun 27, 2016
Jul 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
When: Mon Jan 18, 2016 9AM-12PM Where: Nadaka Nature Park (Meet at the picnic shelter)
17615 NE Glisan St
Portland, OR Get Map!
MLK Day of Service at Nadaka!
Join Friends of Nadaka this MLK Day of Service to restore a healthy habitat at Nadaka Nature Park and give back to the community. We will be removing invasive species such as English Ivy from the 10 acre forested portion of the park.
Tools, gloves, and light refreshments will be provided. Dress to work in natural areas: long pants, warm cloths, and closed-toe sturdy shoes. Please bring a water bottle and a friend!
There are two locations for parking:
St Aidan's Episcopal Church parking lot, west of Nadaka Nature Park located at 17405 NE Glisan Street Gresham, OR 97230
Nadaka Nature Park north entrance, 176th & NE Pacific St. You may park in the neighborhood and follow the path through the forest to get to the picnic shelter
Thank You!
Wilkes East Neighborhood would like express our gratitude to the following for their generous contributions & continued support:
• Jazzy Bagels, Main St & Powell
• Parkrose Hardware, 106th & Sandy
• Growers Outlet, 162nd & Glisan
• SOLV, Bringing Oregon together
• Albertsons, 181st & Glisan
• And, all the many volunteers!