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Neighborhood Connections: June 2011

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City of Gresham: Neighborhood Connections, June 2011. 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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For more information, visit the Neighborhood Associations page at GreshamOregon.gov or contact Cathy Harrington at 503-618-2482, or email Cathy.Harrington@GreshamOregon.gov.

Are You Ready? Workshop - June 18
Find out everything you ever wanted to know about basic disaster preparedness. Register to attend a morning or afternoon session. Workshop agenda includes: 72 hour kit contents, creating a family plan, when to stay-when to go, managing utilities, and knowing your neighborhood.
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Crime Reports
Residents can now access current property crime data on the City’s web site. The crime information is mapped so residents can get a visual perspective of actual crime reports submitted. This data is updated monthly and also includes crime prevention tips and trends. Read more

Music Mondays Return to the Center for the Arts Plaza
The Center for the Arts Plaza, 401 NE 2nd Street, will be alive with the sound of music this summer on Mondays with noon performances June 6 – August 29 and evening performances at 6:30 p.m. July 11 – August 29. Bring a lawn chair or blanket, pick up some nourishing treats from a local merchant. Read more

Trees in the Summer = Lower Energy Costs
Did you know that by planting trees on your property you can lower your energy costs and that the City offers a free tree to citizens through our Healthy Streams Program? Learn more about trees in Gresham by visiting our Sustainability website. Read more

Multnomah County RSVP
RSVP volunteers in Multnomah County provide a wide range of health and human services, including providing transportation and Friendly Visiting services to older adults, providing nutritious meals to low income families and older adults; encouraging hospital patients and family members and welcoming visitors to the Portland area. Please contact Heather Pruess at 503-249-8215 ext. 22 or heatherp@metfamily.org for details. Read more

Cellphones for Soldiers
Gresham Ford and the Gresham Red Robin are partnering on an important community service project, Cell Phones for Soldiers. The goal is to help our soldiers serving overseas call home by providing prepaid phone cards. Bring your old cell phones to Gresham Ford or Gresham Red Robin and receive a coupon for your trouble. Read more

Project Linkage
Project Linkage helps older adults and people with disabilities remain independent and in their own homes longer. We offer transportation, friendly visiting, shopping assistance and home repair services free of charge. For more information about accessing services or volunteering to provide a service, please contact Heather Pruess at 503-249-8215 ext. 22 or heatherp@metfamily.org for details. Read more

Summer Programs Available Through SUN
The SUN School Program will be operating at Gordon Russell Middle School beginning on July 11 and running through August 4, Mondays through Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The cost is just $5 per week. This is a phenomenal opportunity for a fun, safe, and inexpensive summer camp. Gordon Russell will also be a site for local youth under 18 to receive free breakfast and lunch. Breakfast will be served from 9 to 9:30 a.m., while lunch will be offered from 12:30 p.m. until 1 p.m. Monday through Thursday. For more information contact Jerod Crowley at 503-667-6900 or jerodc@metfamily.org. Read more

Do Your Surroundings Promote Healthy Eating and Active Living?
The next community forum, Energizing Our Spaces, will take place at 5:30 p.m. on June 28 at the Rockwood Library in Gresham. This is your opportunity to share what’s working where you live, and where the gaps are that prevent you from easily walking, biking, and accessing healthy food choices. Your input will help provide direction for Gresham’s future development. Read more

Hollybrook Park Summer Festival July 22
A community festival featuring live music, food, Mudeye Puppet Company, macroinvertebrate petting zoo, book exchange, cookie exchange, Gresham Fire Department and more! Learn about free City programs, tour local gardens, try the scavenger hunt and free raffle. Read more

Dcip-5: Institutional Master Plans
Residents are invited to a community forum to discuss how the City allows institutional uses (such as schools and hospitals) to seek approval of long-term master plans. The meeting is at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 22, in City Hall’s Oregon Trail Conference Room. For questions or comments, please contact Brian Martin, Associate Planner, 503-618-2266 or Brian.Martin@GreshamOregon.gov. Read more

Experience is the Best Teacher, and You Have a Lifetime’s Worth
Experience Corps, a program of Metropolitan Family Service, is an innovative program that connects older adult mentors (55+) with students in public schools throughout the metro area, providing mentoring and academic support. Please contact Heather Pruess at 503-249-8215 ext. 22 or heather@metfamily.org for details. Read more

Downtown Plan Review
The City is working to improve and update the Code. Residents and other Downtown stakeholders are invited to a Downtown Plan review community forum to help the City identify potential issues with the Code and opportunities for improvement on June 30 at 6:30 p.m. in the Oregon Trail Conference Room at City Hall. For questions or comments, please contact Brian Martin, Associate Planner, 503-618-2266 or Brian.Martin@GreshamOregon.gov. Read more

Calling All East County Residents
Did you know your city government is working to prioritize how it will spend its share of state and federal dollars over the next 20 years? The East Metro Connections Plan will result in agreement on near- and long-term investments. In your neighborhood, these improvements should help you and your neighbors better meet your daily needs. Read more

Springwater Trail Spur Project
The Springwater Trail Spur project is a Capital Improvement Project that is currently underway to complete a significant 1,000-foot long trail connection between the existing Springwater Trail and Downtown Gresham through the center of Main City Park. Facility improvements at 219 S. Main Avenue are anticipated for construction in 2011-2012. Contact Lauren McGuire at Lauren.McGuire@Greshamoregon.gov for details. Read more

Neighbors Benefit from Mediation Tips
Summertime is when East Metro Mediation gets calls about vegetation growing over from the neighbor’s yard. We’ve put together a list of “Tips for Talking Through Troubles,” which have been proven to be successful to improve a noise problem, a tree concern, and an interpersonal dispute. Read more

Free Summer Activities at the Library
Looking for something to keep your kids busy this summer? The library has hundreds of free events and classes for children (and adults) of all ages! Enjoy performances by local and touring musicians, explore your creativity in one of the many art classes, or attend a workshop to learn a new skill. Check out all the free programs at your library! Read more

Little Change Can Make a Big Difference
We have all heard a penny saved is a penny earned – those pennies can make a difference in our personal finances. “Try Local First” is a lot like that; small changes in how we shop can make big differences in the economic health of our communities. Look for “Try Local First” Public Service Announcements, courtesy of MetroEast Community Media and the “Shop, Stroll, Dine” advertising in Historic Downtown Gresham. Read more

Low Cost Summer Activities Through the PAL Youth Center
The PAL Youth Center, located at 424 NE 172nd, is offering low cost summer activities for the youth in our community. These themed weekly “Adventure Camp” activities for youth ages 8-12 include art, computers, bowling, basketball and much more. Something for everyone! The PAL Center will also begin “Mid-Night” (6:30-10:30 pm) basketball July 14th , Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays throughout the summer. Dinner is provided. For more information about these great opportunities, contact Britt Fredrickson at 503-256-3479 or britt.fredrickson@portlandoregon.gov. Read more

Rockwood Standard Community Forum
Property owners, stakeholders and interested parties are invited to attend our third community forum to implement the vision for Rockwood by establishing an urban design framework and creating regulations to ensure buildings, streetscapes and pedestrian environments match that vision for a quality place.This forum, July 7th, will review and discuss the draft Design Guidelines and Standards Code will begin at 6:30 p.m. in Gresham City Hall room 2A/2B. For more information contact Lauren McGuire at 503-618-2108 or Lauren.McGuire@GreshamOregon.gov. Read more

Block Party Time
It’s that time of year, block parties and outdoor gatherings. Be sure to check with the City of Gresham in case you need a street closure permit for your upcoming event. You must provide at least two weeks’ notice in order to approve your permit. Read more

Transportation System Plan Update Community Forum July 26
How do we plan for roads, bike routes, public transit and walking amenities? What's important? Please join us July 26th for a community forum in the Gresham City Hall Springwater Trails Room, and let us know what is important to you, what about the system currently works and what you want to see improved. Read more

Last Chance to Order your FREE SmartTrips Travel Tools!
SmartTrips events will continue through the summer and into the fall, but you must act by June 30th if you want to receive your SmartTrips Travel Tool Kit and free gift. If you need an order form you can go online or call Sandy Doubleday at 503-618-2816 who can take your order over the phone or send you an order form. Read more

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