Seasonal

The Milky Way in All of Its Glory When: Fri, Mar 10, 2017 6PM-8:15PM Where: MHCC Planetarium Sky Theater 26000 SE Stark Street Get Map!

Tuesday shows are at 6 p.m. and 7:15 p.m.

New Friday shows include a matinee at 1 p.m. and an evening show at 6 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.

2016-17 MHCC Planetarium Sky Theater Schedule:

Planetarium shows are generally on the first Tuesday and on the second Friday of each month (with exceptions during November and January).

More Info
For more info vist: http://www.mhcc.edu/Planetarium

Come Meet The Birds When: Sat, Mar 18, 2017 12PM-3PM Where: St. Aidan's Episcopal Church and Nadaka Nature Park 17405 NE Glisan Street Get Map!

Did you notice you only see Turkey Vultures in the metropolitan area in the spring and summer? Thats because they migrate to warmer climates in the winter, but its time to welcome them back.

Welcome Back Vulture Day is filled with fun and educational activities:

• Meet Ruby, Portland Audubons Turkey Vulture, up close (along with many of Audubons other education birds)
• Compare your wingspan to that of a California Condor
• Make a crafted vulture and mask
• Play Upchuck Chuck!
• Learn fun vulture facts
• Find out the differences between Old and New World vultures
• Discover why vultures are important

Were lucky to still have good populations of Turkey Vultures in Oregon. Around the world vultures are facing hazards in the wild and their numbers are dwindling. As Natures Recyclers, they play an important role in reducing diseaseand its up to us to help

Parking: St. Aidan's Episcopal Church parking lot next to Nadaka Nature Park located at 17405 NE Glisan Street in Gresham

For more information about this event, contact Deanna Sawtelle at 971-222-6108 or dsawtelle@audubonportland.org.

Let's Kick Ball! When: Sun, Mar 19, 2017 11AM-1PM Where: Friends of the Children 424 NE 172nd Ave. Get Map!

Free! Drop-in futsal games for boys and girls in grades 3-6, from 11 am to 1 pm Sundays in the Friends of the Children gym. Rain or shine. Supervised play is provided by Active Children Portland volunteers. This activity is sponsored by the City of Gresham. A signed waiver is required to participate.

Read more about the Sunday Afternoon Futsal program and print the waiver. For more information, contact Jared Hoffman, 541-921-0686.

Old Town Sherwood When: Thu, Dec 01, 2016 9AM-5PM Where: Meet at Gresham City Hall 1333 NW Eastman Pky Get Map!

• Round-trip travel: 64 miles
• Difficulty: Easy
• Elevation gain: 250 feet
• Suggested donation per hiker: $8

This 4.5-mile hike begins on paved streets in "Old Town" Sherwood, home of the annual Robin Hood Festival. We will walk through Cannery Plaza and the new Performing Arts Center before exploring the Woodhaven neighborhoods. After two miles, we will take a break at the Sherwood YMCA and then follow paved recreational trails that go through woods and wetlands into Stella Olsen Park. From there, we will make our way to Clancy's Pub & Restaurant for lunch.

Wear sturdy walking shoes, dress for the weather, and bring water and snacks.

For more information about this hike please contact Ruth Cummings at 503-926-4840 or cummings0465@frontier.com.

Senior Healthy Hikers asks that participants be 50 or older. A couple wishing to hike is welcome if one member of the couple is 50 or better.

Pets are not permitted on our hikes or walks.

Senior Healthy Hikers member guidelines

Holiday Zoolights! When: Wed, Dec 07, 2016 3:30PM-9PM Where: Meet at Gresham City Hall 1333 NW Eastman Pky Get Map!

• Round-trip travel: by MAX light rail
• Difficulty: Easy
• Elevation gain: Nominal
• Suggested donation per hiker: All-day MAX ticket + ZooLights Admission (see details below)

For the 28th year, the Oregon Zoo invites visitors to brighten their nights at ZooLights, where more than 1.6 million brightly colored lights transform the zoo into a walk through a winter wonderland. In addition, we may be able to catch a glimpse of Nora, the playful year-old polar bear cub who arrived at the Oregon Zoo a few months ago.

Well travel by MAX to Rock Bottom Restaurant and Brewery for happy hour and dinner. After eating, we'll re-board MAX and travel to the zoo stop, where we will disembark and walk to the Oregon Zoo. The price of the Value Night ZooLights ticket is $9.95 for those under age 65 or $7.95 for age 65+; however, if you show your MAX ticket at the entrance gate, you will receive a $1.50 discount on the admission price. Once inside, you are free to wander among the ZooLights either with the group or on your own. The total walking distance will probably be less than 3 miles. We will meet in front of the gift shop at 8:00 PM to gather for the MAX ride back to Gresham.

Park your car at the City Hall MAX Station and purchase your all-day MAX ticket ($5 for those under age 65 or $2.50 for age 65+) in advance so that we can all board the train shortly after 3:30 p.m.

Please note: if the weather forecast for December 7 is decidedly nasty, this walk may be changed to one of the remaining ZooLights Value Nights. If a change is made, you will be notified by email

For more information about this hike please contact Bob or Karen Holman at 503-661-7010 or krholman@gmail.com.

Senior Healthy Hikers asks that participants be 50 or older. A couple wishing to hike is welcome if one member of the couple is 50 or better.

Pets are not permitted on our hikes or walks.

Senior Healthy Hikers member guidelines

WinterVille at the Zimmerman Heritage Farm, a brand new holiday festival taking place at the old, historic Zimmerman Heritage Farmhouse near 174th and Sandy Blvd. It features local performances by high school choirs such as Parkrose’ Debonaires choir, a winter beer and cider garden for guests twenty one and over, tours through the beautifully decorated Zimmerman House, local food and craft vendors, a children’s craft area along with free photos with Santa for children.

East County Historical Organization and Treadway Events have partnered to bring this brand new, community event to the area in hopes of bringing the community together and raising money for the East County Historical Organization– a 501(c)3 organization. WinterVille is open eight nights starting December 8th. It continues the 9th-11th and 15th-18th. Thursdays and Sundays the event is open from 6:00pm-9:30pm and on Friday’s and Saturday, 6:00pm-10:00pm. Adult admission is $12 and Child admission (including a free photo with Santa) is $8. $2 off coupons will be available at local Parkrose and Gresham businesses along with our social media pages.

In addition to the activities taking place at WinterVille at the Zimmerman Heritage Farm, we’re running a toy and food drive benefiting Toy and Joy Makers and SnowCap Community Charities. We’re offering a $2 discount to those who donate a canned food item or new, unwrapped toy.

See the Night Sky When: Fri, Dec 09, 2016 1PM & 6PM Where: MHCC Planetarium Sky Theater 26000 SE Stark Street Get Map!

Two shows: at 1:00 pm and 6:00 pm.

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.

Read more about this event.

Sounds of the Season When: Sat Dec 10, 2016 1:30PM-3PM Where: Pioneer Courthouse Square 701 SW 6th Av Downtown Portland Get Map! Cost: FREE

Great Family Fun!
Sat, Dec 10, 2016 1:30-3:00PM, Pioneer Courthouse Square. Downtown will pulse with the melodic sounds of big brass as over 250 tubas play in unison for the 25th Annual Tuba Christmas Concert in the heart of downtown.
Don't miss this holiday event!

Play a Tuba? Join the Fun!
If you would like to learn more about participating in Tuba Christmas click here!

Photo's with Santa! When: Sat Dec 10, 2016 10AM-2PM Where: Gresham History Museum 410 N Main Av Downtown Gresham Get Map!

Come Join Us!

Haven't you heard? Santa Claus is taking time out of his busy schedule to drop by the Gresham History Museum to take photos with our visitors!

The Museum will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m for photos with Santa, enjoy hot cider and cookies, plus a craft table and a fully stocked gift shop to supply your holiday shopping needs.

Happy Holidays!

More Info?
Call Gresham History Museum at 503-661-0347, or visit the Gresham History Museum website

WinterVille at the Zimmerman Heritage Farm, a brand new holiday festival taking place at the old, historic Zimmerman Heritage Farmhouse near 174th and Sandy Blvd. It features local performances by high school choirs such as Parkrose’ Debonaires choir, a winter beer and cider garden for guests twenty one and over, tours through the beautifully decorated Zimmerman House, local food and craft vendors, a children’s craft area along with free photos with Santa for children.

East County Historical Organization and Treadway Events have partnered to bring this brand new, community event to the area in hopes of bringing the community together and raising money for the East County Historical Organization– a 501(c)3 organization. WinterVille is open eight nights starting December 8th. It continues the 9th-11th and 15th-18th. Thursdays and Sundays the event is open from 6:00pm-9:30pm and on Friday’s and Saturday, 6:00pm-10:00pm. Adult admission is $12 and Child admission (including a free photo with Santa) is $8. $2 off coupons will be available at local Parkrose and Gresham businesses along with our social media pages.

In addition to the activities taking place at WinterVille at the Zimmerman Heritage Farm, we’re running a toy and food drive benefiting Toy and Joy Makers and SnowCap Community Charities. We’re offering a $2 discount to those who donate a canned food item or new, unwrapped toy.