Health & Wellness

Adult Bike Ride, Gresham / Troutdale

When: Sun Sep 11, 2011 10AM-1PM Where: Greater Gresham area Meet at Main City Park 219 S. Main Ave Gresham, OR Get map!

Adult Fun!
This series of free, moderately-paced adult group bicycle rides will explore the area between Gresham, Troutdale and the Sandy River as well as East Portland. Bike rides range from 15 to 25 miles. The group will travel along at around 13/15 mph and stop for coffee, bakery sweets, or ice cream somewhere along the route.

Riders are encouraged to arrive 10 minutes early, the group leaves at 10AM sharp from Gresham’s Main City Park at the corner of Powell Boulevard and Main Avenue in historic downtown.

Healthy Kids Fair, Mt Hood Medical

Start-off the school year right! When: Sat Aug 13, 2011 10AM-2PM Where: Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center 24800 SE Stark St Gresham, OR Get Map!

Free Event! Bring the Family
Save the date! Bring friends and family and join us this summer at the Healthy Kids' Fair at Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center on Saturday, August 13 from 10AM to 2PM.

This free annual event features: Field games and hands-on activities, Healthy kids' checks, Bike helmets sales, Oregon Zoo live animals, Surgi-bear, A volkswalk, LifeFlight helicopter, Firetruck tour, and lots more!

Family Bike Rides, Gresham metro area

When: Sat Aug 13, 2011 10AM-1PM Where: Greater Gresham area Meet at Main City Park 219 S. Main Ave Gresham, OR Get map!

Join the Fun
If you are new to cycling, are a family with kids, or are just trying to get back on a bike this ride series may be just what you're looking for. These are slower paced group rides of about 8 to 10 miles around Gresham that pass by parks, schools, and other public facilities. The route is mostly on bike paths, bike lanes, and low traffic residential streets.

Saturday Family Walks, Greater Gresham

When: Sat, Aug 13, 2011 9AM-10:30AM Where: Greater Gresham area Meet at Gresham City Hall (Next to MAX station) 1333 Eastman Pkwy Gresham, OR Get Map!

Lace Your Shoes, Let's Go Walking!
The Gresham Regional Center Transportation Management Association hosts free monthly Saturday Family Walks in Gresham.

Bring the Family
Family Walks start at 9AM sharp on the Gresham City Hall Plaza next to the MAX station, 1333 N.W. Eastman Parkway. Wear comfortable shoes and bring a bottle of water. These family walks will cover a couple of miles at a pace suitable for families.

The walks will take about 1.5 hours and return to the same starting location.

Adult Bike Ride, Gresham / Troutdale

When: Sun Aug 14, 2011 10AM-1PM Where: Greater Gresham area Meet at Main City Park 219 S. Main Ave Gresham, OR Get map!

Adult Fun!
This series of free, moderately-paced adult group bicycle rides will explore the area between Gresham, Troutdale and the Sandy River as well as East Portland. Bike rides range from 15 to 25 miles. The group will travel along at around 13/15 mph and stop for coffee, bakery sweets, or ice cream somewhere along the route.

Hollywood Theater, 1923. Click to enlarge

View Hollywood's Architecture When: Thur, Aug 18, 2011 6PM-8PM Meet: NE 41st & Sandy Blvd (Next to the Hollywood Theatre) Portland, OR Get Map! Cost: Free!

Join the fun
Come explore old and new architecture in the heart of the Hollywood district and the surrounding neighborhood with its charming bungalows dating from the inter-war (1920's-30's) years.

This 2-hour leisurely walk will explore the many hidden delights and old-world craftsmanship of this historic east side neighborhood.

Edgefield Country Gardens, Troutdale OR

When: Sat Aug 18, 2011 10AM-1PM Where: McMenamins Edgefield Hotel (Meet at: SnowCap Community Charities) 2126 SW Halsey St Troutdale, OR Get map!

Now 'This' is a Garden!
Join us for a free tour of McMenamins Edgefield Country Gardens hosted by SnowCap Community Charities.

This tour is provided as part of SnowCap's series of monthly workshops designed to give novice and experienced gardeners information on growing your own produce.

When: June 20-24, 2011 8:45AM-2:30PM Where: Marshall High School 3905 SE 91st Ave (behind Eastport Plaza) Portland, OR Get map!

Join the Fun!
The Police Activities League invites kids, ages 8-14 to attend the twenty-Second Annual PAL Sports Camp. Local police officers, high school and college coaches from the surrounding area will work together to make the camp a unique experience for youth. Officers and coaches will work with campers to develop specific sports skills and foster good sportsmanship.

Cost is $50 per child. Reduced rates of $25 are available for families who qualify for the free or reduced lunch program during the school year. Transportation available upon request.

When: Sat, May-Oct 9AM-11AM Where: Greater Gresham area Meet at Gresham City Hall (Next to MAX station) 1333 Eastman Pkwy Gresham, OR Get map!

Let's Go Walking!
Bring the family. Free monthly Saturday walks around the greater Gresham area, May to October 2011, 9AM to 11AM.

SATURDAY FAMILY WALKS IN GRESHAM

Details
Meet at Gresham City Hall Plaza at 9:00 AM (next to the Gresham City Hall MAX Station). All walks start at 9:00AM sharp. Wear comfortable shoes and bring a bottle of water.

These Family Walks, lead by the Gresham Regional Center Transportation Management Association, will cover a couple miles at an appropriate pace suitable for families. Walks will take 1 1/2 hours and will return to the same starting location.

Stretch your grocery dollars at the farmer's market! Enjoy the best produce and products, flowers, and plants starts direct from the garden.

Healthy and fresh
Farmer’s Markets are a fantastic source for fresh, seasonal, locally produced foods, and artisan products. Plus, there are activities and fun for the whole family. So come experience the market. Meet the vendors. Meet other cooks. Enjoy the freshest produce and products. Make your own statement in support of local food.

Want to grow your own vegetables?
Click here for Portland Nursery's 12-month "Veggie Calendar" planting guide.

East side Farmer's Markets

• Fairview Farmers' & Artists' Market
• Gresham Farmers Market
• Hollywood Farmers' Market
• Lents International Farmers' Market
• Lloyd Farmers Market
• Montavilla Farmers Market
• Parkrose Farmers Market
• Portland Farmers Market
• Troutdale Farmers' and Artists' Market

(Complete details on these area markets below)

You'll find plenty of root vegitables, braising greens and lettuces, and of course plant starts for your own vegetable garden.

Bring your reusable shopping bags and plenty of small bills, though some of the markets will trade you a credit/debit card for wooden tokens that all vendors accept, which can be easier to handle than cash. We've indicated those markets that accept Oregon Trail or other food assistant coupons - more access to good food for all.