When: Sat, Jun 01, 2019 8:30AM-2PM Where: Arts Plaza
NE 3rd Street and NE Hood Avenue Get Map!
The Gresham Farmers Market is a community gathering place where you can stroll, shop and listen to live music. The market offers shoppers fresh, local produce, meats, cheeses, flowers, crafts, fresh food and live music.
Dont forget to bring your bag or basket from home.
Enjoy a picnic on the grass and a splash in the Children's Fountain splash pads on the Arts Plaza.
When: Sat, Jun 01, 2019 9AM-3PM Where: Mt. Hood Community College
Parking Lot W
26000 SE Stark St. Get Map!
The Gresham Saturday Market is a farmer's market that includes in-season farm-fresh produce, fruits and berries, crafts, artisans, fresh flowers, plants, services, and unique offerings, plus great food and live entertainment. Ample on-site parking is available next to the market.
When: Sat, Jun 01, 2019 8PM-12 am Where: Friends of the Children
424 NE 172nd Ave. Get Map!
Middle school and high school youth can attend free basketball practice, skill building and game play on Saturday nights at Friends of the Children at 424 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: Tue Jun 04, 2019 6PM & 7:15PM Where: MHCC Planetarium Sky Theater
26000 SE Stark Street Get Map!
Shows are at 6 p.m. and 7:15 p.m.
Admission is only $5.
MHCC students (with valid ID) and children 17 and under are $2.
All shows are presented under a realistic representation of the night sky, featuring the latest galactic, stellar and planetary images.
The Sky Theater is wheelchair accessible.
2018-2019 MHCC Planetarium Sky Theater Schedule:
Date
Topic
October 2, 5
Autumn Sky Wonders
November 6, 9
Space Oddities; Stars That are Stranger Than Fiction
December 4, 7
Treasures of Orion and his Neighbors
January 8, 11
2019: A Snapshot of Upcoming Astronomical Events
February 5, 8
Seeing the Invisible Universe
March 5, 8
What did NASA’s New Horizons Spacecraft Find Beyond Pluto?
April 2, 5
Auroras, Cosmic Rays, Shooting Stars, and Other Space Invaders
May 7, 10
Current Spacecraft Exploration by NASA/JPL and By Other Countries
June 4, 7
To be Announced
All planetarium shows are at 6 and 7:15 pm. All of the above dates represent the first Tuesday of each month that the school is open followed by the Friday of that same week.
When: Fri, Jun 07, 2019 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: Fri, Jun 07, 2019 6PM & 7:15PM Where: MHCC Planetarium Sky Theater
26000 SE Stark Street Get Map!
Shows are at 6 p.m. and 7:15 p.m.
Admission is only $5.
MHCC students (with valid ID) and children 17 and under are $2.
All shows are presented under a realistic representation of the night sky, featuring the latest galactic, stellar and planetary images.
The Sky Theater is wheelchair accessible.
2018-2019 MHCC Planetarium Sky Theater Schedule:
Date
Topic
October 2, 5
Autumn Sky Wonders
November 6, 9
Space Oddities; Stars That are Stranger Than Fiction
December 4, 7
Treasures of Orion and his Neighbors
January 8, 11
2019: A Snapshot of Upcoming Astronomical Events
February 5, 8
Seeing the Invisible Universe
March 5, 8
What did NASA’s New Horizons Spacecraft Find Beyond Pluto?
April 2, 5
Auroras, Cosmic Rays, Shooting Stars, and Other Space Invaders
May 7, 10
Current Spacecraft Exploration by NASA/JPL and By Other Countries
June 4, 7
To be Announced
All planetarium shows are at 6 and 7:15 pm. All of the above dates represent the first Tuesday of each month that the school is open followed by the Friday of that same week.
When: Sat, Jun 8, 2019 9AM-11AM Meet: Oregon Park NE Corner at NE 30th and Oregon Get Map! Cost: Free!
Historic Kerns Saturday, June 8 – 9 AM Thursday, September 5 – 6 PM
Meet: Oregon Park, NE Corner at NE 30th and Oregon
2.0 hours
3.5 miles or 7,000 steps
Take a historic tour of the former Jantzen Swimwear manufacturing hub and see many of the new uses and buildings in the Kerns neighborhood. Note: Relatively flat and paved sidewalks
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 2nd through September 14th 2019.
Each easy and informal Ten Toe Express walk explores the area neighborhood, architecture and unique history. Walk takes about 2 hours, cover 3.5 - 4.5 miles and are open to all ages and skill levels. Did we mention it's free!
Take TriMet!
For your convenience, all walks begin and end along TriMet routes. Use TriMet’s Trip Planner (click here) or call 503-238-RIDE (7433) for help in finding the right bus, train, or streetcar for you.
For even more guided walks, check out NeighborWalks. NeighborWalks is a collaborative community walking program brought to you by AARP Oregon, City of Portland Bureau of Transportation and Oregon Walks. See the full schedule here.
When: Sat, Jun 08, 2019 12PM-3PM Where: Mt. Hood Community College
Yoshida Event Center
26000 SE Stark Street Get Map!
Mt. Hood Community College and the City of Gresham are teaming up with the Coalition of Gresham Neighborhood Associations, to bring you the second annual Mt. Hood Community Conservation Fair and Repair Cafe!
Join us for a free day of money saving workshops, information, resources, giveaways, raffle prizes, snacks and a Repair Café.
Bring your broken stuff to have our volunteers fix. Accepted items include small appliances, electronics, clothing and bikes. Bike repairs provided by Bikes for Humanity PDX.
Learn how making simple changes related to water conservation, energy conservation, backyard habitat, recycling and food waste prevention can save you money and resources.
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!
