When: Tue, Oct 11, 2016 3PM-5PM Where: Gresham City Hall Conference Center
1333 NW Eastman Pky Get Map!
Policy Development meetings are informal sessions to review programs, receive progress reports on programs or projects, or to receive other information from staff. The Council periodically holds policy development meetings jointly with citizen advisory committees to discuss policy issues.
For more information contact the City Recorder's Office at 503-618-2697.
When: Tue, Oct 11, 2016 5:30PM-7PM Where: Gresham Visual Arts Gallery
1331 NW Eastman Pky Get Map!
We are pleased to announce our newest exhibit, the "Through The Door" show. This exhibit runs from Oct. 10-Dec. 1, 2016 and features many local area artists. We hope you can join us for the artists' reception, which includes live music and light refreshments on Tuesday, Oct. 11 from 5:30 - 7:00 pm. Stop by and visit with the artists and find out more about their work.
The Gresham Visual Arts Gallery is located in the Public Safety and Schools Building at 1331 NW Eastman Parkway, Gresham, OR 97030 (adjacent to Gresham City Hall).
The gallery is open for viewing weekdays 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, excluding holidays.
Artwork on display in the gallery is for sale unless marked not for sale (NFS).
When: Fri, Oct 14, 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, Oct 15, 2016 10AM-2PM Where: Gresham Civic Center
1333 NW Eastman Pky
Rockwood Rising Catalyst Site
18535 SE Stark Street Get Map!
10:00 am - 12:00 pm: Walk and Talk
The City wants to understand how getting around town can help you stay active, fit and healthy. Join us for a 2.2-mile walk from Gresham's Civic Center on Eastman Parkway to the new Rockwood Rising site on 187th and Stark Street. Along the walk, we want to hear from you about what street improvements would make walking and biking easier, safer and more enjoyable in Gresham. Slip on your walking shoes and join us. Families, strollers and mobile chairs are welcome.
Language translation other than English available upon request; call 971-231-7426 to schedule.
12:00 - 2:00 pm: Eat
At the Rockwood Rising site, come out to see what plans the Gresham Redevelopment Commission has been cooking up for a new Rockwood town center. Sample free foods from many different cultural cuisines from local entrepreneurs and food vendors. Learn what types of programs and services could be located there, and how you and your family can give input about what you'd like to see there.
When: Sun, Oct 16, 2016 11AM-1PM Where: Friends of the Children
424 NE 172nd Ave. Get Map!
Free! Drop-in futsal games for boys and girls in grades 3-6, from 11 am to 1 pm Sundays in the Friends of the Children gym. Rain or shine. Supervised play is provided by Active Children Portland volunteers. This activity is sponsored by the City of Gresham. A signed waiver is required to participate.
Read more about the Sunday Afternoon Futsal program and print the waiver. For more information, contact Jared Hoffman, 541-921-0686.
When: Mon, Oct 17, 2016 4:30PM-6:30PM Where: Gresham City Hall
Springwater Trail Rm
1333 NW Eastman Pky Get Map!
The Urban Forestry Subcommittee advises the City Council and staff about tree preservation, tree species for the Citys street tree list and trees to be designated to the Citys significant tree list.
For more information about this event contact Tina Osterink, Natural Resources Planner at 503-618-2392 or Tina.Osterink@GreshamOregon.gov.
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.
When: Wed, Oct 19, 2016 7PM-9PM Where: Gresham City Hall
Conference Rm 3A
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 in conference room 3A from 7 - 9 p.m. at Gresham City Hall.
For more information about the Finance Committee or about this meeting, contact Sharron Monohon at 503-618-2890 or Sharron.Monohon@GreshamOregon.gov.
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!