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 regular meetings.
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 300-500 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.
Join Your Neighbors. Get involved. Make a difference!
Save the date
Be sure to save Monday, August 25th at 7:00 PM for the Wilkes East Neighborhood Summer General Meeting. The meeting will be held at St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church, 17405 NE Glisan St, Portland, Oregon. Get map!
Topics & Guests
Highlights will include: Gresham Emergency Plan; City of Gresham Transportation; Powell-Division Transit Project; Squatters; and neighborhood news
Who should attend?
This meeting is open to all residents and businesses in the Wilkes East Neighborhood!
Meet your neighbors. Get involved. Make a difference!
When: Sunday, Aug 5, 2012 5PM Where: 550 NE 167th Place
Gresham OR Get Map!
Join us for our 'Summer' Capri Terrace Neighborhood Watch meeting Sunday Aug 5th at 5PM to discuss issues we feel are important to our safety, and hear our special guest speaker followed by a brief Q & A.
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!
"It's A BBQ!"
Please bring a salad, dessert, rolls or bread (your choice) to share with your neighbors and friends.
Serving barbarqued hamburgers and hot dogs. Soft drinks provided.
Come enjoy the food, friends, and conversation! We're looking forward to meeting you!
When: Saturday, Jul 23, 2011 3PM Where: 16810 NE Hoyt St
Gresham OR Get Map!
Meet your neighbors. Get involved. Make a difference!
Join us for our 'Summer' Capri Terrace Neighborhood Watch meeting Saturday Jul 23rd at 3PM to discuss the issues we feel are important to our safety.
Special guest speaker
Gresham Citizens in Policing Group will discuss "The what's what in our neighborhood", followed by a brief Q & A.
Who should attend?
This meeting is open to all neighbors in the vicinity of NE Hoyt St to NE Oregon St, and NE 166th to NE 171st. Get Map! Everyone's encouraged to attend.
Burgers & Hot Dogs
Please bring a salad or dessert (your choice) to share with your neighbors and friends. Greg & Randi will provide the hamburgers, hot dogs, soda and condiments.
Please bring your lawn chair
Come enjoy the food, friends, and conversation. We're looking forward to meeting you!
Capri Terrace Spring 2011 Neighborhood Watch Meeting
Sunday Mar 13, 2011 3PM
Meet your neighbors. Get involved. Make a difference!
When: Sunday, Mar 13, 2011 3PM Where: 17104 NE Oregon St
Gresham OR Get Map!
Join us for our 'Spring' Capri Terrace Neighborhood Watch meeting Sunday Mar 13th at 3PM to discuss issues we feel are important to our safety, and hear our special guest speaker from Gresham Citizens in Policing Greoup discussing "The what's what in our neighborhood", followed by a brief Q & A.
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!
"Soup's On!"
Please bring a salad, dessert, rolls or bread (your choice) to share with your neighbors and friends.
Serving Irish Swiss Stew from the kitchen of the Freiermuth's!
Come enjoy the food, friends, and conversation! We're looking forward to meeting you!
Capri Terrace Fall 2010 Neighborhood Watch Meeting
Saturday Sep 25, 2010 3PM
Meet your neighbors. Get involved. Make a difference!
When: Saturday, Sep 25, 2010 3PM Where: 550 NE 167th Place
Gresham OR Get Map!
Join us for our 'Fall' Capri Terrace Neighborhood Watch meeting Saturday Sep 25th at 3PM to discuss issues we feel are important to our safety, and hear our special guest speaker, Steve Meckel, Code Compliance Inspector with the City of Gresham, followed by a brief Q & A.
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!
It's a Potluck!
Please bring your favorite dish, salad, dessert, rolls or bread to share with your neighbors and friends.
Come enjoy the food, friends, and conversation! We're looking forward to meeting you!
Meet your neighbors. Get involved. Make a difference.
When: Sunday, Nov 8, 2009 3PM Where: 714 NE 167th Place
Gresham OR Get Map!
Join us for our Capri Terrace Neighborhood Watch meeting Sunday Nov 8th at 3PM to discuss issues we feel are important to our safety; and hear our special guest speaker from the Bureau of Emergency Communication describe the different use between the 911 and non-emergency systems, followed by a brief Q & A.
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 Kevin & Tammy Hanson
"Soup's On!"
Please bring a salad, dessert, rolls or bread (your choice) to share with your neighbors and friends. Two kinds of soup and beverages will be provided.
Come enjoy the food, friends, and conversation! We're looking forward to meeting you!
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!
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.
Neighborhood Watch Workshop
Thursday, Jan 29th 7PM
When: Thursday, January 29, 2009 7PM - 9PM Where: Gresham City Council Chambers
1333 NW Eastman Parkway
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.
Topics that will be discussed:
Neighborhood Crime Trends
How to develop a new Neighborhood Watch Program
Reporting emergencies and non-emergencies
Identification techniques for personal property
Personal safety techniques / recommendations
This workshop is for established Neighborhood Watch groups as well as those who wish to initiate new Neighborhood Watch programs.
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!