 Ramona and Beezus |
When: Fri, Aug 12, 2011 7PM-10PM |
Pack your picnic!
Head to the Center for the Arts Plaza for Pictures In The Park presenting Ramona and Beezus sponsored by Gresham Churches. Live music begins at 7:00PM; movies begin at dusk. Free freshments will be available.
View movie trailer below this break
 Olympic Bed Races, Gresham OR |
An Evening of Great Family Fun
When: Fri, Aug 12, 2011 7PM-9PM |
Bring your chair
Join us on Main Street in Historic Downtown Gresham for the exciting (and always hilarious) annual Olympic Bed Races! The bed races are a fun event where groups from local businesses and organizations race a decorated "bed" (complete with a theme and on rollers of course) to the finish line. It's a great time that's not to be missed!
 "Rockin' Round the Block" Car Show |
Over 300 Fabulous CarsWhen: Sat, Aug 13, 2011 8AM-7PM |
Largest street show west of the Mississippi -- Hot Rods, Classic Cars, Rock-n-Roll and Fabulous Food. Hosted by: Northwest Motorsports Association
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MHCC Automotive Benefit Proceeds from this event benefit the Mt Hood Community College Automotive Scholarship Program. Over the past 12 years, Northwest Motorsports Association has generously donated over $108,000 to fund scholarships for Automotive Technology students! |
Beds, Hot Rods & Classic Cars!
The weekend kicks-off Friday Aug 12th with the Historic Olympic Bed Race down Main St from 7PM-9PM. Saturday Aug 13th features beautiful cars, rock 'n roll, free kids activities, vendor booths and an old-fashioned street cruise!
 Calling all garlic lovers! Join the fun |
Garlic eats and ice cream!
When: Fri-Sun Aug 12-14, 2011 |
Fun Stinks!
If you like garlic this is one event you don't want to miss! Each August, North Plains hosts its signature “World’s Largest Elephant Garlic Festival” event. Each year the garlic festival attracts thousands of visitors to the tiny town of North Plains located 19 miles west of Portland, Oregon on Hwy 26.
This free three-day event begins on Friday, August 12th -- but it officially kicks-off Saturday morning with a parade of floats, marching bands and creatively costumed residents, who wave to spectators and throw candy to children along the route.
Garlic eats, crafts and garlic ice cream too!
Food vendors are required to have at least one menu item that contains Elephant Garlic. Garlic wine and garlic beer
The festival features numerous arts & crafts booths, rides for kids and lots of live jammin' blues, and blue grass music from many of the Northwest's best musicians. There's also a car show Saturday hosted by the Northwest Vintage Thunderbird Club.
 Healthy Kids Fair, Mt Hood Medical |
Start-off the school year right!When: Sat Aug 13, 2011 10AM-2PM |
Free Event! Bring the Family
Save the date! Bring friends and family and join us this summer at the Healthy Kids' Fair at Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center on Saturday, August 13 from 10AM to 2PM.
This free annual event features: Field games and hands-on activities, Healthy kids' checks, Bike helmets sales, Oregon Zoo live animals, Surgi-bear, A volkswalk, LifeFlight helicopter, Firetruck tour, and lots more!
 Zimmerman House, Gresham OR |
Every Saturday through August
When: Sat Aug 13, 2011 10AM-3PM |
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.
Open house and tours every Saturday through August 10AM-3PM
 Family Bike Rides, Gresham metro area |
When: Sat Aug 13, 2011 10AM-1PM |
Join the Fun
If you are new to cycling, are a family with kids, or are just trying to get back on a bike this ride series may be just what you're looking for. These are slower paced group rides of about 8 to 10 miles around Gresham that pass by parks, schools, and other public facilities. The route is mostly on bike paths, bike lanes, and low traffic residential streets.
 Saturday Family Walks, Greater Gresham |
When: Sat, Aug 13, 2011 9AM-10:30AM |
Lace Your Shoes, Let's Go Walking!
The Gresham Regional Center Transportation Management Association hosts free monthly Saturday Family Walks in Gresham.
Bring the Family
Family Walks start at 9AM sharp on the Gresham City Hall Plaza next to the MAX station, 1333 N.W. Eastman Parkway. Wear comfortable shoes and bring a bottle of water. These family walks will cover a couple of miles at a pace suitable for families.
The walks will take about 1.5 hours and return to the same starting location.
 Adult Bike Ride, Gresham / Troutdale |
When: Sun Aug 14, 2011 10AM-1PM |
Adult Fun!
This series of free, moderately-paced adult group bicycle rides will explore the area between Gresham, Troutdale and the Sandy River as well as East Portland. Bike rides range from 15 to 25 miles. The group will travel along at around 13/15 mph and stop for coffee, bakery sweets, or ice cream somewhere along the route.
 Hollywood Theater, 1923. Click to enlarge |
View Hollywood's Architecture When: Thur, Aug 18, 2011 6PM-8PM Cost: Free! |
Join the fun
Come explore old and new architecture in the heart of the Hollywood district and the surrounding neighborhood with its charming bungalows dating from the inter-war (1920's-30's) years.
This 2-hour leisurely walk will explore the many hidden delights and old-world craftsmanship of this historic east side neighborhood.
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!
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