Neighborhood Connections: June 2015

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City of Gresham: Neighborhood Connections, June 2015. Find Out What's Happening in and Around Your City. Public Safety information, Community Activities & Events, Training & Workshops, Volunteer Opportunities, and more.

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Record-breaking summer fun: Jul 18
Help us break a Guinness World Record! A one-time addition to the Gresham Arts Festival, the Chalk of Fame will bring Gresham together to color in 350 chalk drawings – the most ever put to pavement. Reserve your squares today on the Chalk of Fame. Learn more.  Top

We really are at your service
Since launching My Gresham, our City services tool, you've submitted 760 requests to tag abandoned cars, fix streetlights, fill potholes and improve Gresham in other ways. Send requests our way by web or smart phone. Use My Gresham.  Top

Be heard at Listening Session: Jun 30
About 70 languages are spoken in Gresham. How can we hear all these voices? A Listening Session with members of the Gresham City Council will tackle this question of reaching diverse communities on Tuesday, June 30. Learn more.  Top

Help us improve the website
We know the City of Gresham's website is an important way for people to get information and take care of business. We're working to improve this important resource. How do you use GreshamOregon.gov? How would you like to use it?. Take the survey.  Top

NET solves noise, livability issues
The Neighborhood Enforcement Team finished its first year strong and will expand to four officers. They logged more than 8,000 citizen contacts, secured abandoned properties and disbanded drug dealers. Way to go, Gresham police. Learn more.  Top

Find out what's on tap
Our annual Water Quality Report is a great way to learn about the water flowing from your tap. The Environmental Protection Agency requires the City to annually produce a report to inform you where your water comes from and what’s in it. Read the report.  Top

What building rules work for Gresham?: Jun 25
Parking requirements and a building's minimum and maximum height are up for discussion as the City works to revise rules that present obstacles to development. Comment at a June 25 open house or online. Learn more.  Top

Mind your flames, friends
Please keep summer safe if you have a fire pit in your yard or barbeque on your balcony. The spring backyard burning season in Gresham is complete. The next backyard burning season is in the fall. Learn more.  Top

See you at the Gresham Arts Festival: Jul 18
Get ready for the City's biggest event. The Gresham Arts Festival will light up historic downtown from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, July 18, with art, music, food and laughter. Free fun for the family. Learn more.  Top

City Jobs, Meetings and Community Events

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Upcoming Events

Wed, Jun 17
Sack Lunch Series
12-1 p.m.
Summer Kids in the Park
M-F at three parks, times vary

Thu, Jun 18
Summer Kids in the Park
M-F at three parks, times vary
Spring Gardening Workshop
5:30-6:30 p.m.

Fri, Jun 19
Summer Kids in the Park
M-F at three parks, times vary
Rockwood Farmers Market"
3-7 p.m.

Sat, Jun 20
Gresham Farmers' Market
8:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
Gresham Saturday Market
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Solfest
2-10 p.m

Mon, Jun 22
Summer Kids in the Park
M-F at three parks, times vary

Tue, Jun 23
Summer Kids in the Park
M-F at three parks, times vary
Senior Healthy Hikers
8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
Try Local Tuesday
4:30-6 p.m.
Backyard Art Show Reception
5:30-7 p.m.

Wed, Jun 24
Summer Kids in the Park
M-F at three parks, times vary
Sack Lunch Series
12-1 p.m.

Thu, Jun 25
Summer Kids in the Park
M-F at three parks, times vary

Fri, Jun 26
Summer Kids in the Park
M-F at three parks, times vary
Rockwood Farmers Market"
3-7 p.m.

Sat, Jun 27
Gresham Farmers' Market
8:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
Gresham Saturday Market
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Forest Birds Class
6-7:30- a.m.
Health and Wellness Festival
10 a.m.-4 p.m.