When: Tue, Mar 24, 2020 9AM-5PM CANCELED Where: Meet at Gresham City Hall
1333 NW Eastman Pky Get Map!
Distance: About 4.5 miles
Difficulty: Moderate
Elevation gain: 970 feet
Trail conditions: Forest trail, switchbacks, rocks, small creek crossings
Round-trip travel: 68 miles
Suggested donation per rider: $8
This hike begins at the Herman Creek trailhead, just east of Cascade Locks. The trail goes through a forested area burned by the 2017 Eagle Creek fire. However, the understory that was burned is now recovering, and the canopy cover was mostly spared. The trail has switchbacks for the first mile to a ridge above Herman Creek. Nick Eaton Falls is the destination at 2.2 miles. Part of the trail is in the Mark O. Hatfield wilderness area. We should find early wild flowers along the trail. We will return the same route after a break at the falls. We will have lunch in Cascade Locks.
Bring water and snacks for the trail. Hiking boots or shoes are recommended, and poles, if desired.
For more information about this hike please contact Linda Matthews at 503-766-9443 or lindaraematthews@gmail.com.
Senior Healthy Hikers asks that participants be 50 or older. A couple wishing to hike is welcome if one member of the couple is 50 or better.
When: Sat, Feb 15, 2020 1PM-4PM Where: 17111 NE Sandy Blvd
Rms 2A & 2B
1333 NW Eastman Pky Get Map!
The historic Zimmerman House was built in 1874 and was home to three generations of the Zimmerman family. Their furnishings and personal articles remain in this two-story Victorian home, with nine rooms open to the public.
Our “Vases and Valentines” exhibit is now open. We are pairing the valentines with vases, and these vary from Depression Glass to Carnivale Glass to pottery from Roseville, Hull and van Briggle. This is the first time we’ve pulled the vases in the collection into an exhibit and many of these have rarely been out of storage.
We’ll have the contents of a traveling trunk found in the house, which belonged to Isobel’s uncle, Andrew McCall, on exhibit for just a few more months.
We are open the third Saturday of every month from noon - 4:00 pm. Admission is free, with donations welcome and appreciated.
When: Tue, Feb 18, 2020 4PM-6PM Where: Gresham City Hall
Council Chambers
1331 NW Eastman Pky Get Map!
The Gresham Redevelopment Commission (GRDC) meets as needed on the third Tuesday of the month immediately following adjournment of the 3:00 pm Gresham City Council meeting.
Meeting start time varies.
GRDC meeting allow necessary Rockwood-West Gresham Urban Renewal business to be dealt with, such as approval of projects, budget adoption, committee appointments, public hearings, resolutions, etc.
For more information, contact Cecille Turley, Urban Renewal Program Technician, at 503-618-2545 or Cecille.Turley@GreshamOregon.gov.
When: Wed, Feb 19, 2020 9AM-5PM Where: Meet at Gresham City Hall
1333 NW Eastman Pky Get Map!
Distance: 5.5 miles
Difficulty: Moderate
Elevation gain: 10 feet
Trail conditions: Paved path
Round-trip travel: 45 miles
Suggested donation per rider: $5
We will begin this walk at Frenchmanâs Bar Park near Vancouver Lake on the Columbia River. In addition to the river, views of Sauvie Island and the mouth of the Willamette are visible. The paved path to Vancouver Lake Park is adjacent to fields where Sandhill cranes and Canada geese are usually gathered, and if the weather is clear, there are Cascade mountain views. The path passes the Vancouver Lake Rowing Club facility, then continues to the lake and beach. After a stop at the restrooms, we will return on the same route.
Bring water and snacks for the trail. Comfortable walking shoes should be fine. Lunch will be at Feral Public House in Vancouver.
For more information about this hike please contact Linda Matthews at 503-766-9443 or lindaraematthews@gmail.com.
Senior Healthy Hikers asks that participants be 50 or older. A couple wishing to hike is welcome if one member of the couple is 50 or better.
When: Wed, Feb 19, 2020 7PM-9PM Where: Gresham City Hall
1333 NW Eastman Pky Get Map!
The Finance Committee advises Council on City financial matters. Finance Committee meetings take place on the third Wednesday of the month from 7:00 - 9:00 pm at Gresham City Hall.
For more information about the Finance Committee or about this meeting, contact Sharron Monohon, Budget and Financial Planning Director, at 503-618-2890 or Sharron.Monohon@GreshamOregon.gov.
When: Wed, Feb 19, 2020 6:30PM-8PM Where: Gresham City Hall
Council Chambers
1333 NW Eastman Pky Get Map!
The Design Commission is the primary advising subcommittee to the City Council on design excellence for the built environment of the city. The Commission assists in the development and application of design standards and guidelines, and will conduct hearings as necessary to ensure that proposed public and private projects achieve these standards.
For more information about this event, contact Jamie Thomes, Planning Technician at 503-618-2842 or Jamie.Thomes@GreshamOregon.gov.
When: Thu, Feb 20, 2020 6:30PM-8:30PM Where: Gresham City Hall
Conference Rms 2A and 2B
1333 NW Eastman Pky Get Map!
The Transportation Subcommittee advises City Council in the ongoing development of a transportation network to improve safety and livability of Gresham.
For more information about this event, contact Carly Rice, Transportation Planner at 503-618-2818 or Carly.Rice@GreshamOregon.gov.
Every eight years this committee reviews the City charter, in essence, its "constitution" which establishes the framework for how your city government operates.
The City charter was adopted on May 2, 1978. The City charter may only be amended, repealed or replaced if at least 60% of those voting pass a ballot measure to approve the changes.
The City charter has been revised nine times since its adoption in 1978.
Charter Review Committee
Pursuant to Section 45B of the charter, Gresham City Council will appoint a charter review committee to review the current language of the City's charter.
A charter review committee was appointed by Council on Dec. 17, 2019.
The committee will hold a public hearing on Monday, Feb. 24 at 6:30 pm in the City Hall Conference Center. Your participation in this meeting will provide guidance for the committee as they begin the review process.
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!
