Leisure

Grab your running shoes! When: Sun, May 09, 2021 8AM-12PM Where: Main City Park 219 S. Main Ave. Get Map!

Join us for the third annual Gresham Lilac Run presented by Unitus Community Credit Union.

Register for the Lilac Run by May 2.

The event's 5K run/walk, 10K and half marathon courses begin and end at Main City Park. Travel through quaint historic downtown and visit at least one of Gresham's scenic trails.

All registration fees benefit Family of Friends Mentoring in Gresham.

At this time the event is planned in-person, but will switch to a virtual run if public health guidelines still do not permit gatherings.

For more information, contact Sasha.Konell@GreshamOregon.gov.

Free Hands-On Event When: Tue, May 11, 2021 6PM-7:30PM Where: Gresham Japanese Garden Main City Park Get Map!

Join members of the Friends of the Gresham Japanese Garden for a free class in the greenhouse. Learn about native host plants for butterflies and how to create a pollinator yard.

Register for Pollinators for Your Yard

All classes and workshops follow COVID-19 restrictions and guidelines. Masks are required.

Learn more about the Gresham Japanese Garden or email info@GreshamJapaneseGarden.com.

Seeking Volunteers When: Sun, May 16, 2021 1PM-3:30PM Where: Online workshop<

Learn how to landscape for clean water and healthy habitat from the safety and comfort of home.

In this workshop, get to know the most common garden and landscape weeds, plus some notorious plant invaders in our area. We'll teach you some simple tips to try without turning to synthetic herbicides.

Learn more and register.

These free online classes are offered by the East Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District. For more information, contact the EMSWCD office at 503-222-7645.

Saving Our Streams When: Sat, May 15, 2021 9AM-1PM Where: Online workshop

Learn how to landscape for clean water and healthy habitat from the safety and comfort of home.

In this workshop, get to know the practice of designing your landscape so it reduces water use and decreases stormwater runoff . while saving you time, money and energy.

Learn more and register.

These free online classes are offered by the East Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District. For more information, contact the EMSWCD office at 503-222-7645.

Beautiful & Delicious When: Sat, May 22, 2021 9AM-11:30AM Where: Online workshop Get Map!

Learn how to landscape for clean water and healthy habitat from the safety and comfort of home.

In this workshop, get the insight and tools to add edible plants into your landscape, from annual veggies and herbs to perennial berries and fruit trees. With design tips, soil and water conservation in mind.

Learn more and register.

These free online classes are offered by the East Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District. For more information, contact the EMSWCD office at 503-222-7645.

Family-friendly Fun! When: Sat, May 22, 2021 2PM- Where: Rockwood's Migration Brewing Get Map!

Portland Columbia Symphony is bringing its popular family concerts to Rockwood at Migration Brewing.

Experience the arts with live music outside in a casual, family-friendly atmosphere

The tickets are free, but will be required. Come enjoy live music in person at one of three all-ages summer concerts:

• Saturday, May 22
• Saturday, June 12
• Saturday, July 10

Learn more at Portland Columbia Symphony. Contact the box office at 503-234-4077 or info@pcsymphony.org.

This program is sponsored by the City's Arts and Cultural Grants.

Learn, Share, Grow When: Wed, May 26, 2021 9AM-11:30 am Where: Online workshop

Learn how to landscape for clean water and healthy habitat from the safety and comfort of home.

In this workshop, meet the beetles, bugs, flies, lacewings and other invertebrates (spiders!) that work around the clock to provide free pest control, aka the good guys.

Learn more and register.

These free online classes are offered by the East Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District. For more information, contact the EMSWCD office at 503-222-7645.

Let's Grow Together! When: Sun, Apr 04, 2021 1PM-3:30PM Where: Online workshop

Learn how to landscape for clean water and healthy habitat from the safety and comfort of home.

In this workshop, get advice for how to include edible plants in your landscape, from annual veggies and herbs to berries and fruit trees.

Learn more and register

These free online classes are offered by the East Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District.

For more information, contact the EMSWCD office at 503-222-7645.

Join the Fun! When: Mon, Apr 05, 2021 7PM-8PM Where: Online Virtual Event

Get ready for Cello Jam with the Portland Columbia Symphony Orchestra.

First Monday Music and More virtual concerts are free and feature local artists and performances. Learn more about Cello Jam and watch it live on Facebook or MetroEast Community Media channels.

Music Mondays is presented by the Gresham Center for the Arts Foundation and community sponsors. For more information, call 503-489-1157.

Gardening Workshop When: Tue, Apr 06, 2021 6:30PM-8PM Where: Online via Zoom

Learn how to improve your garden's health and our environment by growing organically.

Gresham Japanese Garden volunteer Jim Buck will offer instruction about soil preparation, planting succession tips, companion planting, avoiding diseases, different types of composting, and elements of permaculture.

This is a free class hosted on Zoom.

Register to attend the class. The Zoom link will be sent to you before the class.

Learn more about the Gresham Japanese Garden or email info@GreshamJapaneseGarden.com.