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Senior Healthy Hikers: Dry Creek Falls Hike: Tue Nov 17, 2015 9AM-5PM

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Senior Healthy Hikers: Dry Creek Falls Hike: Tue Nov 17, 2015 9AM-5PM. Info here!

Beautiful Columbia Gorge

When: Tue Nov 17, 2015 9AM-5PM
Where: Dry Creek Falls
Meet at: Gresham City Hall
1333 NW Eastman Pwy
Gresham, OR
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This is a 4.4-mile out-and-back hike in the Columbia River Gorge. This hike starts at the south end of the Bridge of the Gods in Cascade Locks, with part of the hike along a portion of the Pacific Crest Trail through old growth forest to a beautiful waterfall that was originally the source of water for the city. We will return on an old road through the town of Cascade Locks. Bring water, energy snacks, and a lunch to eat along the trail. Hiking boots and poles are recommended.

  • Round-trip travel: 65 miles
  • Difficulty: Moderate
  • Elevation gain: 700 feet
  • Suggested donation per hiker: $8

More Info
Contact Bob Criteser at 503-807-1160 or bocr41@gmail.com.

Gresham Redevelopment Commission Nov 2015 Meeting: Tue Nov 17, 2015 4PM-6PM

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Gresham Redevelopment Commission Nov 2015 Meeting: Tue Nov 17, 2015 4PM-6PM. Info here!

Get Involved, Make a Difference

When: Tue Nov 17, 2015 4PM-6PM
Where: Gresham City Hall
Council Chamber
1333 NW Eastman Pky
Gresham, OR
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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.

City of Gresham, Council Business Meeting: Tue Nov 17, 2015 3PM-5PM

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City of Gresham, Council Business Meeting: Tue Nov 17, 2015 3PM-5PM. Info here!

Get Involved, Make a Difference

When: Tue Nov 17, 2015 3PM-5PM
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.

City of Gresham, Finance Committee Nov. 2015 Meeting: Wed Nov 18, 2015 7PM-9PM

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City of Gresham, Finance Committee Nov. 2015 Meeting: Wed Nov 18, 2015 7PM-9PM. Info here!

Get Involved, Make a Difference

When: Wed Nov 18, 2015 7PM-9PM
Where: Gresham City Hall
HR Training Room
1333 NW Eastman Pky
Gresham, OR
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The Finance Committee advises Council on City financial matters. Finance Committee meetings take place on the third Wednesday of the month in the HR Training Room from 7 to 9 p.m. at Gresham City Hall.

More Info
Contact Sharron Monohon at 503-618-2890 or Sharron.Monohon@GreshamOregon.gov.

City of Gresham, Design Commission Meeting: Wed Nov 18, 2015 6:30PM-8PM

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City of Gresham, Design Commission Meeting: Wed Nov 18, 2015 6:30PM-8PM. Info here!

Get Involved, Make a Difference

When: Wed Nov 18, 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.

City of Gresham, Natural Resources and Sustainability Committee Nov 2015 Meeting: Thu Nov 19, 2015 6:30PM-8:30PM

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City of Gresham, Natural Resources and Sustainability Committee Nov 2015 Meeting: Thu Nov 19, 2015 6:30PM-8:30PM. Info here!

Get Involved, Make a Difference

When: Thu Nov 19, 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.

MHCC Planetarium Sky Theater, Winter (Sky) Is Coming: Thu Nov 19, 2015 6-9PM

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MHCC Planetarium Sky Theater, Winter (Sky) Is Coming: Thu Nov 19, 2015 6-9PM. 2 showtimes. Info here!
Winter Sky
MHCC Planetarium website

Winter (Sky) Is Coming

When: Thu Nov 19, 2015
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.

Winter (Sky) Is Coming
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.

Nadaka Nature Park Highlights From This Summer! Workshops, Cleanups, Kids Activities and more

Nadaka Nature Park Highlights From This Summer! 5th Annual Community Festival, Cleanups, Bird Walks, Garden Workshops, Kids Activities and more. Info here!

By Monica McAllister, Nadaka Park Coordinator

Nadaka’s 5th Annual Nadaka Community Festival was a huge success! We had 23 partnering organizations hosting booths, free refreshments provided by Albertsons and Earth H2O, Aztec dancers, steel drum performer, a Ukrainian folk singer, and a variety of family fun activities and crafts. Between 350-400 community members attended the event. All of this was made possible by our wonderful volunteers, partnering or-ganizations, and local community members. We're always look-ing for great new ideas and help planning. To join the Festival Planning Committee email the Nadaka Park Coordinator at monica@friendsofnadaka.org.

Since June, we've had 3 Nadaka Community Cleanups and the SOLVE Beach and Riverside Cleanup at Nadaka. This year’s “No Ivy Day” had 60 high school students from “College Possible” volunteer to remove invasive plants! We are so thankful for all our volunteers and their hard work! We’re always looking for volunteers, groups, organizations, and businesses to come to our stewardship events. Our next stewardship opportunity is the Native Planting Event February 27th 9-12pm.

We also hosted a series of classes and private organizations at Nadaka for environmental and garden education. These include our monthly Bird Walks, Garden Workshops, and “Tadpole Tales” with story time, a craft, nature walk, and show and tell. We held a nature day camp called “A Week in the Woods” taught by Earth Art and Agriculture.

Nadaka will host an Urban Coyote Talk with Audubon Society of Portland, Monday November 16th 6:30pm, St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church, Murdock Hall. Coyotes have become established in Gresham neighborhoods just as they have become established in many urban areas across the United States. Some people are happy to see these wild dogs while others are concerned about conflicts. Come learn about urban coyotes with Audubon Conservation Director, Bob Sallinger. Bob has been working on coyote issues in the Metro Region for more than two decades.

Get Your Copy, Wilkes East Neighborhood Fall 2015 Newsletter

Wilkes East Neighborhood, Gresham Oregon USA. Diversity, Harmony, Community- Together we can make a difference. Learn more here!

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Wilkes East Neighborhood
2015 Fall Newsletter

IN THIS ISSUE

  • 64-Unit Waterside Apartment Update
  • Enhabit Fall Energy Saving Tips
  • RHS Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees
  • Nadaka Happenings Fall Edition
  • Friday Night Youth Basketball
  • Zimmerman House Holiday Tours
  • WENA Fall Meeting Nov 16th

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Newsletters are a regular publication of the Wilkes East Neighborhood Association. They are hand-delivered to over 1,500 residences and businesses in our area 3 times per year, timed to correspond with our regular meetings.

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