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Send a message to criminals! Join your neighbors for the 26th National Night Out: Aug 4, 2009 7PM-10PM

By admin - Posted on July 16th, 2009
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Send a message to criminals! Join your neighbors for the 26th National Night Out: Aug 4, 2009 7PM-10PM. Help make your community safe and raise awareness about local anticrime programs. Click here for details!
    National Night Out website

America's Night Out Against Crime

National Night Out
August 4, 2009 7PM-10PM

When: Tuesday, Aug 4th, 2009 7PM-10PM
Where: Your neighborhood!

Celebrate the 26th anniversary of National Night Out by hosting an event in your neighborhood on August 4.

Last year over 37 million people across 15,449 communities participated in events to help make communities safe and raise awareness about anticrime programs.

    National Night Out is designed to:

  • Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness,
  • Generate support for, and participation in, local anticrime programs,
  • Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships, and
  • Send a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.

    Along with the traditional display of outdoor lights and front porch vigils National Night Out is also celebrated with:

  • block parties,
  • cookouts,
  • visits from local police and sheriff departments
  • parades, exhibits,
  • flashlight walks,
  • contests, and
  • youth programs.

Organize a National Night Out Event in Your Neighborhood

Call 503-618-2567 or contact Cathy Harrington at Cathy.Harrington@ci.gresham.or.us to register your event and receive National Night Out materials.

National Night Out website

Vance Park (Rockwood)

UPDATE (07-30-2009) The Rockwood Neighborhood Association invites you to National Night Out on Tuesday, August 4 at Vance Park (SE 182nd & Main St) from 5PM-8PM. Get Map! This event will have live music, a setup for families to learn disc golf, free food, the REC mobile w/additional activities for kids and other activities. Bring something to sit on, and enjoy the evening with friends, family and neighbors!

Argay Park (Parkrose)

UPDATE (07-30-2009) Argay invites you to National Night Out on Tuesday, August 4 at Argay Park, NE 141st & Failing St (2 blks south of Sandy Blvd). Get Map! Come enjoy food by Burgerville (hamburger, chips, drink & ice cream for only $3.00), music by KoolTones (East Portland's favorite classic rock band), games, face painting & clown. Guests include: Portland Police - North Precinct, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) with armored carrier, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) with National Response Team Investigative Vehicle and "explosives & bomb display", Portland Fire & Rescue and fire engine. Bring your dollar bills (for food), a sun hat, something to sit on, and enjoy an evening of entertainment and "picnicking" with friends, family and neighbors!

Capri Terrace Neighborhood Watch Summer Meeting: June 14, 2009 3PM

By admin - Posted on June 3rd, 2009
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Capri Terrace Neighborhood Watch Summer Meeting: June 14, 2009 3PM. Start your watch group today!

Everyone's Invited!
Capri Terrace Neighborhood Watch Summer Meeting
Sunday June 14th, 3PM.

Meet your neighbors. Get involved. Make a difference.

When: Sunday, June 14, 2009 3PM
Where: 620 NE 167th Place
Gresham OR
Get Map!

Join us for our “Summer 2009” Capri Terrace Neighborhood Watch meeting Sunday June 14th at 3PM to discuss issues we feel are important to our safety, and hear our special guest speaker!

Who should attend?

This meeting is open to all neighbors in the vicinity of NE Hoyt St (between NE 167th Pl and NE 169th Ave), and NE Oregon St (between NE 166th Ave
and NE 171st Ave), And NE 167th Place (between NE Glisan and NE Oregon St). Get Map!

Hosted by Mary & Bob Lundbom

Refreshments

Please bring a snack to share with your neighbors and friends. Hot dogs and beverages will be provided.

Come enjoy the food, friends, and conversation! We're looking forward to meeting you!

Rockwood, East County Justice Center & East County Public Safety Forum: May 12, 2009 7:30PM

By admin - Posted on May 8th, 2009
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Rockwood, East County Justice Center & East County Public Safety Forum: May 12, 2009 7:30PM

A forum to discuss...
the Justice Center, Courts and Public Safety as part of Rockwood's Urban Renewal

When: Tuesday, May 12 2009 7:30PM - 9:00PM
Where: Parklane Christian Reformed Church
16001 SE Main St (just off of 162nd Ave)
Portland, OR
Get Map!

East County Justice Center debacle

Members of East Portland communities are increasingly concerned about the Rockwood Public Safety presence now and in future. Most notably, East Portlander's are very concerned about the East County Justice Center debacle.

County changes direction on project

Multnomah County was scheduled to build a full service Justice Facility, including courthouses, community space, sheriff's office and other facilities in Rockwood. The Rockwood Bowling alley at 187th & SE Stark St was purchased for this project. Multnomah County has reconsidered this project, and is planning on building courthouses in downtown Gresham instead.

Attend the public forum

The Rockwood Neighborhood Association is co-sponsoring a forum May 12th to discuss the Justice Center, Courts and Public Safety as components in Rockwood's Urban Renewal efforts.

Attendees

  • Multnomah County Chair Ted Wheeler
  • Multnomah County Commissioner Diane McKeel
  • Multnomah District Attorney Michael Shrunk
  • Multnomah County Judge Edward Jones
  • Gresham Mayor Shane Bemis
  • Gresham Councilors Richard Strathern & Paul Warr-King
  • Gresham Police Chief Craig Junginger
  • East Precinct Police Commander Mike Crebs

Everyone is urged to attend this important meeting and show support for this very important part of Rockwood's future. Several important questions will be asked and answered. The public is invited to ask questions too.

Sponsored by the Centiennial Community Association, East Portland Neighborhoods, Rockwood Neighborhood Association, & Rockwood Business Coalition

Free! Start a Neighborhood Watch Workshop: May 13, 2009 7PM

By admin - Posted on March 23rd, 2009
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City of Gresham Police Department: FREE Neighborhood Watch Workshop, May 13, 2009 7PM

Free Workshop!

Start A Neighborhood Watch
Wednesday, May 13th 7PM

When: Wednesday, May 13, 2009 7PM - 9PM
Where: Gresham City Council Chambers
1333 NW Eastman Parkway

Increase awareness, reduce crime

The Gresham Police Crime Prevention Unit invites all citizens to participate in a workshop designed to increase crime awareness and identify safety methods that reduce crimes to yourself or within your neighborhood.

Download the flyer here!

City of Gresham Police Department invites you to...

  • Share neighborhood concerns
  • Learn more about crime prevention
  • Form or join an exiting Neighborhood Watch
  • Be active in developing your Watch Group “Action Plan”

At the workshop you will learn how to...

  • Reduce the opportunity for crime to occur
  • Identify suspicious behavior/activities
  • Report emergencies and non-emergencies
  • Learn about Home, Identification, Car, Personal Safety
  • tart-up or join a Neighborhood Watch Program

Who should attend?

This workshop is for established Neighborhood Watch groups as well as those who wish to initiate new Neighborhood Watch programs.

Neighborhood Watch is sponsored by the National Sheriffs Association and supported by the Gresham Police Department. For the latest information on crime in your neighborhood visit CrimeReport.com.

NE Wasco St Neighborhood Watch Meeting: Jan 14, 2009

By admin - Posted on December 31st, 2008
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Neighborhood Watch, Wilkes East Neighborhood, Gresham Oregon

Cypress Park
NE Wasco St Neighborhood Watch Meeting
Wednesday Jan 14th 7PM

Meet your neighbors. Get involved. Make a difference.

When: Wednesday Jan 14, 2009 7:00PM
Where: 17517 NE Wasco St
Gresham OR

Hosted by: Claudette & Dick Naylor

Watch Area Boundaries

Meeting is open to all Cypress Park neighbors in the vicinity of NE Wasco St (between NE 172nd Ave and NE 178th Ave).

Special Guests

Join us to discuss issues we feel are important to our safety with special guest speaker Sgt Marvin Madtson, Gresham Police Department; and enjoy a brief announcement from Friends of Trees on upcoming events in our area.

Download the Wilkes East Neighborhood Summer 2021 Newsletter here!

By admin - Posted on August 1st, 2021
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Download the Wilkes East Neighborhood Summer 2021 Newsletter here! Wilkes East Neighborhood, Gresham Oregon USA. Diversity, Harmony, Community- Together 'WE' can make a difference.

Summer 2021 Newsletter

"Diversity, Harmony, Community -
Together 'WE' can make a difference!”


alt=Read it now!

Summer 2021 Newsletter

Inside This Issue:

  • Trackers, Never Lose Stuff Again
  • New Special Needs Adult Program
  • Wilkes East Land-Use Update
  • Saving 267 Trees; Shaull Woods
  • Meet City Councilor Dina DiNucci

Download your copy here. (includes active web links)

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 general meetings.

View archive   |   Policy & Ad Rates

Got a story or tip to share?
Wilkes East residents are encouraged to submit articles and tips for the newsletter. Articles should be limited to 300-400 words and may be subject to editing. Include a related photo. Send by email to chair@wilkeseastna.org, or by postal mail to: 17104 NE Oregon St • Portland OR 97230.

Volunteers Needed
Newsletters are hand-delivered to Wilkes East residents and businesses by neighborhood volunteers. There are always routes that need delivery people. Routes are small and many. We can always use your help.
To volunteer contact chair@wilkeseastna.org.

East County Forum, Justice Reform Roundtable: Wed Sep 23, 2020 6PM-8PM

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Get involved, Make a difference

When: Tue, Sep 23, 2020 6PM-8PM
Where: Online meeting via Zoom

This community roundtable will be an opportunity for community members and organizations to hear from Multnomah County Sheriff Mike Reese, State Representative Chris Gorsek, and justice reform activists Shemar Lenox with Gresham Stand Up, and Raising Justice on ways we can reduce use of force in the criminal justice system. Our panel will be moderated by Multnomah County's Local Public Safety Coordinating Committee Executive Director Abbey Stamp.

You can register for the event via zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIkc-uupzkrGdOO38IC5leqR_X4CGqSu8U3

The East County issue forums are hosted monthly in partnership by Multnomah County, the City of Gresham and our East County schools districts.

For questions, contact the office of Commissioner Lori Stegmann at 503-988-5213 or district4@multco.us (link sends e-mail).

Gresham Redevelopment Commission Jul 21, 2020 Meeting: Tue, Jul 21, 2020 4PM-6PM

By admin - Posted on July 1st, 2020
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Gresham Redevelopment Commission Jul 21, 2020 Meeting: Tue, Jul 21, 2020 4PM-6PM. Get involved, Make a difference. Info here!

Get involved, Make a difference

When: Tue, Jul 21, 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 meetings 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.

Uptick in Crime Affecting Gresham businesses along Sandy Blvd

By admin - Posted on May 1st, 2019
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Uptick in Crime Affecting Gresham businesses along Sandy Blvd. Gresham police can do very little as jurisdiction ends along Gresham’s northern border. Read more!

Vandalism, theft, broken windows, fights and stolen vehicles

By Greg Hartung

Gresham area businesses along a stretch of NE Sandy Blvd had recently experienced an alarming uptick in criminal activities.

From NE 162th to NE 181st, reports of vandalism, theft, breaking of glass windows and doors, fences cut, harassment of employees, fights and stolen vehicles now have businesses on high alert. Many of these activities are thought to be contributed by the increased population of campers within the Big Four Corners wetlands area.

Big Four Corners is an area of about 165 acres of fragile wetlands located north of Gresham that is owned and managed by Portland Parks and Recreation. Some sources say as many as 250 people are currently camping in this area. It is an important habitat for deer, coyote, river otter as well as a variety of birds and amphibians.

Gresham police can do very little as jurisdiction ends along Gresham’s northern border. The Union Pacific rail line divides Gresham from East Portland and the Big Four Corners wetlands. It is just beyond the reach of Gresham Police where many of these campers reside, however they are still within yards of the businesses on the south side of the border. While Union Pacific does conduct its own law enforcement patrols, they are limited to about 50 feet on each side of the tracks. Portland Parks and Recreation has park rangers who patrol the area.

On April 5th, 2019, a meeting at Gresham City Hall was conducted by the City of Gresham’s Economic Development, Gresham Police and Gresham’s Homeless Services departments and was well attended by many of those businesses affected by these recent activities. Representatives from SEKO Logistics, Cedar Source, Royal Bearing, Northwest Handling, Teeny Foods, Portland Bakery as well as Wilkes East and North Gresham neighborhood associations expressed very similar concerns to the City of Gresham. The crime has been costly to these businesses. Some businesses have gone to great expense to shore up security, such as replacing windows with reinforced glass, fences and hiring security patrol at night.

City of Gresham will be working more closely with the City of Portland and other agencies, but it is feared to get worse before it gets better. Word of mouth and sweeps of campers from other areas are bringing more campers to the Big Four Corners wetlands.

Wilkes East Neighborhood, 2017 Spring Meeting: Mon Mar 13, 2017 7PM-9PM

By admin - Posted on March 1st, 2017
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Wilkes East Neighborhood 2017 Spring Meeting, Mon Mar 13, 2017 7PM-9PM. Everyone's invited! Join your Neighbors. Get involved. Make a difference! Albertina Kerr, 722 NE 162nd Av - Bdlg CI. Info here!

When: Mon Mar 13, 2017 7PM-9PM
(New date! 2nd Monday)
Where: Albertina Kerr, Gresham Campus
Building "CI"
(small bldg, center north on property)
722 NE 162nd Av
Gresham, OR
Get Map!

Neighborhood Meeting, Everyone's Invited

Join Your Neighbors. Get involved. Make a difference!

Save the date
Be sure to save Monday, Mar 13th at 7PM for the Wilkes East Neighborhood 2017 Spring Meeting. The meeting will be held at Albertina Kerr, 722 NE 162nd Av, Building "CI" (small bldg, center north on property), Gresham OR. Get map!

Guests & Topics
Speakers for the March 13th meeting include: Steve Fancher, City of Gresham, Transportation Department to explain the new Utility Tax and pothole repairs; Deborah Kafoury, Multnomah County Chair to update us on the homeless shelters in and around our neighborhood; & hopefully our new Chief of Police Robin Sellers to speak about crime & her goals for our community.

Seeking Board Members.   Are you motivated, passionate, creative?
Did you know you can become a Member-at-Large at any time? Being a Board Member is a great opportunity and experience for any neighbor, whether you’ve been on a board before or you're considering the idea for the first time. No experience required. Info here! or contact any board member.

Who should attend?
This meeting is open to all residents and businesses in the Wilkes East Neighborhood!

Be Part Of Your Community. Plan To Attend.

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