Try this: Guess your child's height and weight. Write it down
Then measure him or her and see how close you come
How'd you do?
No one wants to imagine going through the nightmare of having their child go missing. The very thought strikes fear in every parent.
Fortunately you can prepare for the unthinkable by ordering a free Child ID kits from the Oregon State Police.
Since June 4, 2010 close to 3,000 "Complete Identification and DNA Kits" (which are free and are available in English and Spanish) have been sent to people in Oregon as well as nationally (and Canada too!).
The kits help families record important information like dental information, physical information and a photograph. In addition, they provide the necessary tools for taking a DNA cheek swab sample and fingerprints.
Interested?
Child Complete Identification and DNA Kits are available to order by calling 1-800-282-7155, or by email at childidkits@state.or.us. The kits are free of charge!
When: Mon, Jul 01, 2019 6:30PM-8PM Where: Arts Plaza
401 NE Second St. Get Map!
Greshams Center for the Arts Foundation presents the annual Music Mondays concert series on Monday evenings in July and August in downtown Gresham.
Music Mondays schedule
July 1: 45 Away, 234th Oregon National Guard Army Band A crowd favorite returns with high energy American pop music and vocals
July 8: Rich Layton and the Troublemakers Texas honky tonk and a little country and blues, American roots music
July 15: Remedy Classic rock, Jazz, funk and croon music from 70s, 80s, 90s
July 22: Shani Rose Contemporary sounds, Soulful & Heartfelt, catchy lyrics and melodies
July 29: Son of Trees Latin rhythms, cha-cha to rumba; classics from Mexico, Guatemala and Brazil
Aug. 5: True North Bluegrass and traditional folk; crazy-good picking and harmonies
Aug. 12: Party on the Plaza - The Hit Machine Events get underway at 4:30 pm, with food, wine and beer vendors, games and fun for all ages; featuring a legendary, Top 40 party band bringing dance hits from every era
Aug. 19: Timothy James A local sensation, featuring five blues-driven guitar players
Aug. 26: Cherry Blossom Orchestra Big band swing and jazz music, celebrating Louis Armstrong
All Music Mondays concerts are free. Attendees are encouraged to bring chairs or blankets and a picnic to enjoy a summer evening of live music.
For more information, contact the Center for the Arts Foundation at centerartsfoundation@gmail.com or Sue OHalloran at 503-489-1157.
When: Mon, Jul 08, 2019 6:30PM-8PM Where: Arts Plaza
401 NE Second St. Get Map!
Greshams Center for the Arts Foundation presents the annual Music Mondays concert series on Monday evenings in July and August in downtown Gresham.
Music Mondays schedule
July 1: 45 Away, 234th Oregon National Guard Army Band A crowd favorite returns with high energy American pop music and vocals
July 8: Rich Layton and the Troublemakers Texas honky tonk and a little country and blues, American roots music
July 15: Remedy Classic rock, Jazz, funk and croon music from 70s, 80s, 90s
July 22: Shani Rose Contemporary sounds, Soulful & Heartfelt, catchy lyrics and melodies
July 29: Son of Trees Latin rhythms, cha-cha to rumba; classics from Mexico, Guatemala and Brazil
Aug. 5: True North Bluegrass and traditional folk; crazy-good picking and harmonies
Aug. 12: Party on the Plaza - The Hit Machine Events get underway at 4:30 pm, with food, wine and beer vendors, games and fun for all ages; featuring a legendary, Top 40 party band bringing dance hits from every era
Aug. 19: Timothy James A local sensation, featuring five blues-driven guitar players
Aug. 26: Cherry Blossom Orchestra Big band swing and jazz music, celebrating Louis Armstrong
All Music Mondays concerts are free. Attendees are encouraged to bring chairs or blankets and a picnic to enjoy a summer evening of live music.
For more information, contact the Center for the Arts Foundation at centerartsfoundation@gmail.com or Sue OHalloran at 503-489-1157.
When: Mon, Jul 15, 2019 6:30PM-8PM Where: Arts Plaza
401 NE Second St. Get Map!
Greshams Center for the Arts Foundation presents the annual Music Mondays concert series on Monday evenings in July and August in downtown Gresham.
Music Mondays schedule
July 1: 45 Away, 234th Oregon National Guard Army Band A crowd favorite returns with high energy American pop music and vocals
July 8: Rich Layton and the Troublemakers Texas honky tonk and a little country and blues, American roots music
July 15: Remedy Classic rock, Jazz, funk and croon music from 70s, 80s, 90s
July 22: Shani Rose Contemporary sounds, Soulful & Heartfelt, catchy lyrics and melodies
July 29: Son of Trees Latin rhythms, cha-cha to rumba; classics from Mexico, Guatemala and Brazil
Aug. 5: True North Bluegrass and traditional folk; crazy-good picking and harmonies
Aug. 12: Party on the Plaza - The Hit Machine Events get underway at 4:30 pm, with food, wine and beer vendors, games and fun for all ages; featuring a legendary, Top 40 party band bringing dance hits from every era
Aug. 19: Timothy James A local sensation, featuring five blues-driven guitar players
Aug. 26: Cherry Blossom Orchestra Big band swing and jazz music, celebrating Louis Armstrong
All Music Mondays concerts are free. Attendees are encouraged to bring chairs or blankets and a picnic to enjoy a summer evening of live music.
For more information, contact the Center for the Arts Foundation at centerartsfoundation@gmail.com or Sue OHalloran at 503-489-1157.
When: Sat Jul 20, 2019 Noon-4PM Where: Zimmerman Park
17111 NE Sandy Blvd
Gresham, OR Get Map!
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.
When: Mon, Jul 22, 2019 6:30PM-8PM Where: Arts Plaza
401 NE Second St. Get Map!
Greshams Center for the Arts Foundation presents the annual Music Mondays concert series on Monday evenings in July and August in downtown Gresham.
Music Mondays schedule
July 1: 45 Away, 234th Oregon National Guard Army Band A crowd favorite returns with high energy American pop music and vocals
July 8: Rich Layton and the Troublemakers Texas honky tonk and a little country and blues, American roots music
July 15: Remedy Classic rock, Jazz, funk and croon music from 70s, 80s, 90s
July 22: Shani Rose Contemporary sounds, Soulful & Heartfelt, catchy lyrics and melodies
July 29: Son of Trees Latin rhythms, cha-cha to rumba; classics from Mexico, Guatemala and Brazil
Aug. 5: True North Bluegrass and traditional folk; crazy-good picking and harmonies
Aug. 12: Party on the Plaza - The Hit Machine Events get underway at 4:30 pm, with food, wine and beer vendors, games and fun for all ages; featuring a legendary, Top 40 party band bringing dance hits from every era
Aug. 19: Timothy James A local sensation, featuring five blues-driven guitar players
Aug. 26: Cherry Blossom Orchestra Big band swing and jazz music, celebrating Louis Armstrong
All Music Mondays concerts are free. Attendees are encouraged to bring chairs or blankets and a picnic to enjoy a summer evening of live music.
For more information, contact the Center for the Arts Foundation at centerartsfoundation@gmail.com or Sue OHalloran at 503-489-1157.
Burnside construction, Rockwood (Click to enlarge)
Rockwood in Motion: 188th MAX Station work begins
Expect congestion and delays along Burnside until next Spring
When: Now thru March 2011 Where: E Burnside (Between 185th - SE Stark)
Gresham, OR Get Map!
Westbound
Beginning Monday, June 21, work on the Rockwood/E 188th MAX Station improvements will begin to impact westbound traffic on E Burnside Street between SE 185th Avenue and SE Stark Street. Traffic will be reduced to one through lane in this area until the new station opens in early 2011.
Eastbound
Eastbound Burnside Street will be limited to one through lane in the same area until the new light rail platforms open in March 2011. Temporary MAX station platform construction will begin JUne 21st for riders at the Rockwood station while work proceeds on the new platforms for the rebuilt station.
MAX Remains on Schedule
The MAX will continue to operate on schedule with no service interruptions anticipated. Several changes to pedestrian crossings are in effect during construction. Please observe all detours and other signs and signals near the site for safety. This includes not crossing Burnside Street where crosswalks have been closed or entering the posted construction area.
City of Gresham News,
Community Activities,
Workshops & More
Neighborhood Connections is a publication from the City of Gresham Communications & Community Outreach offering City of Gresham news, Public Safety information, Community Activities & Events, Training & Workshops, Volunteer Opportunities, and more.
Planning Commission to discuss Development Code Improvement Project
When: Monday June 15, 2010 3PM Where: Council Chambers
City Hall
1333 NW Eastman Parkway
Gresham, OR
The City Council will be holding a hearing on some of the topics from the 2009 Development Code Improvement Project and the 2009 Corridor Districts Review project at 3:00 PM on June 15, 2010. The hearing will be held in the Council Chambers, located at 1333 NW Eastman Parkway. You may find the staff report and proposed amendments on the City Council website. The public may provide written testimony before or at the hearing, and may provide oral testimony at the hearing.
Nelson Neighborhood Park Master Plan Click to enlarge
Public forums, citizen input and design changes complete
City Council set to adopt Nelson Neighborhood Park Master Plan
When: Tuesday Jun 1, 2010 6PM Where: Gresham City Hall
Council Chamber
1333 NW Eastman Pky
Gresham, OR Get Map!
Council to consider plan
The Gresham City Council will consider for adoption the Nelson Property Neighborhood Park Master Plan at the June 1st, 6PM meeting in the City Council Chamber. There will be a public comment period at the start of the meeting. Comments are limited to 3 minutes. Everyone is encouraged to attend this important meeting and show their support for this project.
About Nelson
The Nelson Property is a 2.0-acre parcel located adjacent to the City-owned Nadaka Nature Park, fronting NE Glisan Street at NE 176th. Click here for a vicinity map of the area.
The second Nelson Property Neighborhood Park Master Plan Community Forum was held March 31st. At this forum the Preferred Design Alternative was presented which took into account comments from the Parks & Recreation Advisory Subcommittee, Urban Forestry Subcommittee, January 20 Community Forum, Metro Parks & Greenspaces, East Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District and City staff.
The Master Plan includes approximately 1/3 of the property to be community gardens and orchard. There will also be picnic tables, a nature-based play area, and public restrooms. A walking loop will connect the Nelson Neighborhood Park with Nadaka Nature Park. (It will be necessary for citizens to obtain addtitional grant monies to develop the Nelson property.)The Nelson Property Summary Report and Community Forum Summary Reports are available on the City's website here.
Background
In 2009 the Wilkes East Neighborhood Association and Friends of Nadaka successfully obtained a Metro Nature in Neighborhoods Capital Grant, a grant from the East Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District and a donation from the Nelson Family Trust to purchase the 2 arce site for use as a neighborhood park. The Trust For Public Lands negotiated the purchase.
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!
