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Gresham Farmers' Market brings fresh produce, crafts and more: Sat Aug 22, 2015 8:30AM-2PM

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Gresham Farmers' Market brings fresh produce, crafts and more: Saturdays, May-October 8:30AM-2PM. Info Here!

Saturdays May thru October!

When: Every Saturday, 8:30AM-2PM
Where: NW Miller & Third St
Historic Downtown
Gresham, OR
Get Map!

Fresh & Local
Shoppers will find all-natural meats and cheeses, fresh-picked produce, nursery stock and fresh-cut flowers, hand-crafted jewelry, soaps, artwork, and much more. Live music and food are always part of the market.

Located on Northwest Miller Avenue between Second and Third Street 8:30AM to 2PM each Saturday now through Oct. 25.

Free! Interpretive Nature Walk with Portland Audubon, Nadaka Nature Park: Sat Aug 22, 2015 9AM-10AM

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Free! Interpretive Nature Walk with Portland Audubon, Nadaka Nature Park: Sat Aug 22, 2015 9AM-10AM. Info here!

What's In Your Backyard!

When: Sat Aug 22, 2015 9AM-10AM
Where: Nadaka Nature Park
176th & NE Glisan St
Gresham OR
Get map!

Become A Bird Watcher!
Interpretive Nature Walk through Nadaka Nature Park. Family friendly event. Fun for all ages! Bring your own binoculars if possible!

More Info
Contact Monica McAllister, Nadaka Nature Park Coordinator 503-956-8558 or email monica@friendsofnadaka.org

Free Music Mondays Concert, Norman Sylvester Band classic northwest blues: Aug 24, 2015 6:30-8PM

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Free Music Mondays Concert 6:30-8PM Gresham Center for the Arts Plaza. Info here!

Free Concerts on the Plaza

When: Mon Aug 24, 2015 6:30-8PM
Where: Arts Plaza
401 NE Second St
Gresham, OR
Get Map!

Performing tonight: The Norman Sylvester Band will be playing classic northwest blues

Gresham’s Center for the Arts Foundation is pleased to present the six annual Music Mondays concert series. The series is presented on Monday evenings during July and August, and is supported by the City of Gresham Arts & Culture Grants and the Oregon Cultural Trust through the Multnomah County Arts Coalition. 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.

Senior Healthy Hikers, Cedar Island Hike: Tue Aug 25, 2015 8:30AM-5PM

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Senior Healthy Hikers, Cedar Island Hike: Tue Aug 25, 2015 8:30AM-5PM. Info here!

Beautiful Scenery!

When: Tue Aug 25, 2015 8:30AM-5PM
Where: Cedar Island Hike
Meet at: Gresham City Hall
1333 NW Eastman Pwy
Gresham, OR
Get Map!

This four-mile hike starts in Mary S. Young Park in West Linn. We will follow a network of trails into a gully and cross Turkey Creek before coming to a viewpoint. Look for osprey, songbirds, deer and coyote. From here we will head down the Riverside Loop Trail to the Willamette River. We will then cross a floating pedestrian bridge to explore Cedar Island and have lunch.

  • Round-trip travel: 38 miles
  • Difficulty: Moderate
  • Elevation gain: 300 feet
  • Suggested donation per hiker: $4
  • On the way back, we will follow the Turkey Creek Trail up a wooden stairway and continue on the Heron Creek Loop Trail back to our cars. Hiking boots and poles are recommended. Pack a lunch to eat on the island.

Tadpole Tales, Preschooler Storytime and Guided Hike at Nadaka Nature Park: Wed Aug 26, 2015 10AM-11AM

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Tadpole Tales, Preschooler Storytime and Guided Hike at Nadaka Nature Park: Wed Aug 26, 2015 10AM-11AM. Info here!

Story & Guided Hike!

When: Sat Aug 26, 2015 10AM-11AM
Where: Nadaka Nature Park
Meet at the Picnic Shelter
176th & NE Glisan St
Gresham OR
Get map!

We invite parents and children ages 3-5 to enjoy a short story and a guided nature hike. Watch birds fly overhead, search for hidden animal homes, and learn about local trees and flowers. The event runs rain or shine so pull on those boots and join us! There is a $3 suggested donation per child, no charge for adults. Meet us at the picnic structure. To register visit http://columbiaslough.org/index.php/activities_events/tadpole_tales/ or call 503-281-1132.

Endless Summer Cruise-In, Downtown Gresham: Aug 26, 2015 4PM-7:30PM

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Endless Summer Cruise-In, Downtown Gresham every Wednesday (June thru Sept) 4PM-7:30PM. Info here!

See the Cars, Enjoy the Fun!

When: Wednesday's 4PM-7:30PM
(June thru September)
Where: Billy Bob's Hot Rod Cafe
333 North Main Av
Downtown Gresham
Get Map!

Pharaohs Street Rodders presents Endless Summer Cruise-Ins, every Wednesday night (weather permitting) in downtown Gresham from June through September. The event features trophies, food specials and a 50/50 raffle.

Gresham Saturday Market: Sat Aug 29, 2015 9AM-3PM

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Gresham Saturday Market: Saturday's thru Sep 26th 9AM-3PM. A vibrant marketplace offering a rich mix of regional produce, handcrafts, art, unique gifts, fresh food and live music. Info here!

Rain or Shine Event

When: Sat thru Sep 26, 9AM-3PM
Where: 440 NW Burnside Rd
Gresham, OR
Get Map!

The Gresham Saturday Market offers a rich mix of regional, farm-grown goods, handcrafted products, fine art, unique gifts, fresh food and live music.

Located in the NE corner of the Gresham KMart parking lot bordered by Eastman Pky and NW Burnside Rd

Gresham Farmers' Market brings fresh produce, crafts and more: Sat Aug 29, 2015 8:30AM-2PM

08/29/2015 - 8:30am
08/29/2015 - 2:00pm
Etc/GMT-8
Gresham Farmers' Market brings fresh produce, crafts and more: Saturdays, May-October 8:30AM-2PM. Info Here!

Saturdays May thru October!

When: Every Saturday, 8:30AM-2PM
Where: NW Miller & Third St
Historic Downtown
Gresham, OR
Get Map!

Fresh & Local
Shoppers will find all-natural meats and cheeses, fresh-picked produce, nursery stock and fresh-cut flowers, hand-crafted jewelry, soaps, artwork, and much more. Live music and food are always part of the market.

Located on Northwest Miller Avenue between Second and Third Street 8:30AM to 2PM each Saturday now through Oct. 25.

Free! Ten Toe Express Walk - Gateway Plaze to Gateway Green: Sat Aug 29, 2015 9AM-11AM

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2015 Ten Toe Express. 16 Neighborhood Walks throughout inner-city Portland. FREE! Thursdays @ 6PM ~ Saturdays @ 9AM. Join the fun. Info Here!

Gateway Plaze to Gateway Green

When: Sat Aug 29, 2015 9AM-11AM
Meet: Gateway Transit Center
NE 99th Ave and Pacific St
across from concession booth
Get Map!
Cost: Free

Gateway Plaza to Gateway Green
Check out the Gateway Green open space area between I-84 and I-205 and hear about the history of the wonderful little City of Maywood Park as we loop through a few of its streets.

Thursday, July 9 - 6pm
Saturday, August 29 - 9am
Meet: Gateway Transit Center, NE 99th Ave and Pacific St, across from concession booth
2 hours
3.5 miles or 7,000 steps

Let's Go Walking!
Join us on another great Ten Toe Express walk throughout inner-city Portland sponsored by the Portland Bureau of Transportation. The Ten Toe Express program is a series of guided walks held Thursdays @ 6PM and Saturdays @ 9AM from May 07th through September 19th 2015.

Each easy and informal Ten Toe Express walk explores the area neighborhood, architecture and unique history. Walk takes about 2 hours, cover 2-4 miles and are open to all ages and skill levels. Did we mention it's free!

Get Your Copy of the Wilkes East Neighborhood Summer 2015 Newsletter

Wilkes East Neighborhood, Gresham Oregon USA. Diversity, Harmony, Community- Together we can make a difference. Learn more here!

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Wilkes East Neighborhood
2015 Summer Newsletter

IN THIS ISSUE

  • 64-Unit Waterside Apartment Project
  • Friends of the Children Opening 2015
  • Investing in Oregon Families
  • Nadaka Happenings Summer Edition
  • Clean Energy Works: Summer Movies
  • Nadaka Community Festival Aug 22nd
  • WENA Summer Meeting Aug 24th

CORRECTION:
Our story of 64-Unit, 4-story Waterside Apartment Homes Complex Proposed for 165th & NE Halsey incorrectly reported the property location. It is the heavily treed property with a 1930's farmhouse on the north side of Halsey, directly east of the Moose Lodge. The north 1/4 of the site will be left as open space. Download the corrected newsletter here.

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