Help Us Design A New Entrance for Nadaka Park

Submit your ideas!

Wilkes East Neighborhood Association is preparing a grant proposal to "dress up" the entrance to Nadaka Park and add some fresh walking trail flooring (gravel, tree chips, etc.).

We are looking for persons interested in designing an entrance piece to Nadaka Park located at NE 176th Ave and NE Pacific St.

Taking A Bite Out Of Crime, One Block At A Time

Start your own Neighborhood Watch

Benefits of Neighborhood Watch

The benefits are many… beyond preventing crime and reducing fear, Neighborhood Watch (NW) builds pride, forges bonds among block residents - by really getting to know and look out for neighbors, improves citizen-police relations, and can address other block issues and concerns like child safety, youth development, senior citizen welfare, and quality-of-life.

Neighborhood Watch depends on citizen involvement to prevent and discourage crime. You're not asked to take personal risks, only to serve as extra “eyes and ears” and to report information on crimes and suspicious activities promptly.

Neighborhood Watch groups in your area

To locate a Wilkes East Neighborhood Watch group in your area, or to start a new group, contact neighborhood association members Lee Dayfield at leedayfield@wilkeseastna.org, or Kris Freiermuth at krisfreiermuth@wilkeseastna.org.

What is Neighborhood Watch?

The Neighborhood Watch Program is a highly successful effort that has been in existence for more than thirty years in cities and counties across America. It provides a unique infrastructure that brings together local officials, law enforcement and citizens to protect our communities.

Around the country, neighbors for three decades have banded together to create Neighborhood Watch programs. They understand that the active participation of neighborhood residents is a critical element in community safety

New members, presentations, summer picnic planned

The Pacific Drive Neighborhood Watch meeting held Monday evening April 14th 2008 was a big success - adding nine new homes to their growing list of participants.

Their meeting is open to all neighbors on NE 168th Ave (between NE Pacific St and NE Oregon St) and NE 169th St between NE Hassalo St and NE Pacific St). Click here for a map of the area.

During the meeting residents enjoy several presentations

Expect root veggies, assorted greens and plants starts now... the next few months bring more produce and more markets!

(excepted from the Oregonian 'FOODday' Apr 1, 2008)

Although it brings showers for May flowers, April also brings farmers markets - and lots of them. Starting Thursday April 3, 2008, parking lots and parks around Portland and the surrounding communities will bustle wth tent poles, tarps and metal cash boxes as area farmers present their fare to resident cooks.

Local Area Farmers Markets

• Fairview Farmers and Artists Market
• Gresham Farmers Market
• Parkrose Farmers Market
• Portland Farmers Market at PSU
• Troutdale Farmers and Artists Market

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

City of Gresham News, Community Activities & More...

Neighborhood Connections is a publication from the City of Gresham Communications & Community Outreach offering City of Gresham news, Public Safety information, Community Activities & Events, Training & Workshops, Volunteer Opportunities, and more.

Inside this Issue...

• Results of Citizen Survey Available
• Residential Districts Review
• Gresham Residents Invited to Provide Input at Budget Meetings
• Enter the City’s Photo Contest
• Grant Funding Available for Neighborhood Associations
• Gresham Community Gardens
• Backyard Burning
• Clubs, Artists, Vendors and Exhibitors Sought for Earth Day Celebration April 19
• Gresham Art Advisory Committee – Exhibits and Dates
• Gresham City Council Meetings
• Neighborhood Association Meetings
• Have a Question? askGresham
• Community Events

For more information contact City of Gresham Communications & Community Outreach, 1333 N.W. Eastman Parkway, Gresham, OR 97030 www.ci.gresham.or.us

You are invited to participate in our exciting new lineup of Metro natural gardening programs!

• Show off your garden!
  Deadline Apr 1st
• Free seminars with celebrity gardeners and chefs
  March - July
• Visit the new garden at Blue Lake Park
  Daily thru Summer
• Natural Gardening Tips on KATU's AM Northwest
  Watch now!

Enjoy these great outdoor opportunities sponsored by Metro!

City of Gresham News, Community Activities & More...

Neighborhood Connections is a publication from the City of Gresham Communications & Community Outreach offering City of Gresham news, Public Safety information, Community Activities & Events, Training & Workshops, Volunteer Opportunities, and more.

Inside this Issue...

• Mayor Shane T. Bemis to Deliver Annual State of the City Address
• Enter the City’s Photo Contest – Entries Due April 11
• Trainings, Workshops & Volunteer Opportunities
• Gresham Art Advisory Committee Artist’s Reception: Con-tem-po-ra-ry — Birth of the New II
• Gresham Art Advisory Committee 2008 Juried Art Exhibit
• Gresham City Council Meetings
• Have a Question? askGresham
• Community Events
• Free Child Safety Seat Check-up!

For more information contact City of Gresham Communications & Community Outreach, 1333 N.W. Eastman Parkway, Gresham, OR 97030 www.ci.gresham.or.us

Come. Join the Fun!

Join us for one or more of these exciting Spring projects!

Say goodbye to Winter and "Hello!" to Spring by attending these great outdoor Volunteer opportunities!

• Mar 12- Yamhill Community Garden Open House
• Apr 30- Yamhill Community Garden Workshop: Gardening 101
• May 28- Yamhill Community Garden Workshop: Composting

Each project lists dates, times, and contact information. Thanks for all you do to help create a more sustainable world. See ya there!

Greetings, Gresham Volunteers!

We hope you are keeping warm and trying to remember to appreciate winter's more subtle, special beauty in between the periods of rain. One way to stay warm, of course, is to keep active, and Gresham Parks has lots of activities coming up to get you out of the house and to keep the winter blahs at bay!

• Mar 01- Gresham City Hall Community Garden Clean Up
• Mar 07- Portland Teen Idol
• Mar 08, Apr 12, May 10- Gardening at the Zimmerman House
• Mar 22- Native Planting at Butler Creek
• Apr 19- Earth Day Celebration
• Mat 03- Big Service Day! Trail Project at Kelly Creek
• May 17- SOLV Down By the Riverside at Butler Creek
• Adopt-A-Park/Trail Volunteer Groups

Join us for one or more of these exciting Spring projects! Each project lists the dates, times, and contact information. See ya there!

Neighborhood Connections is a publication from the City of Gresham Communications & Community Outreach offering City of Gresham news, Public Safety information, Community Activities & Events, Training & Workshops, Volunteer Opportunities, and more.

Inside this Issue...

• Gresham City Council Approves 2008 Work Plan
• Carbon Monoxide Can Be Deadly - Protect Yourself!
• Gresham Art Advisory Committee 2008 Juried Art Exhibit
• Have a Question? askGresham!
• Trainings, Workshops & Volunteer Opportunities
• Neighborhood News - Request for Articles
• Public Meeting Will Review Plans for 223rd Avenue Improvements
• Report Abandoned Shopping Carts

For more information contact City of Gresham Communications & Community Outreach, 1333 N.W. Eastman Parkway, Gresham, OR 97030 www.ci.gresham.or.us