Place your order online at www.sparrowhawknativeplants.com, between Sept 1 -16. Shop from a diverse selection of 80+ species of native plants from the comfort of your home.
Pick-up pre-ordered plants at Gresham City Hall on Sat, Oct 3. All pick-ups will be physically-distanced & outdoor.
Plant you plants. Double your impact. Sink your hands in the dirt - and feel great knowing that your new native plants enhance the habitat in your backyard, while a portion of the proceeds from your purchase supports Friends of Nadaka
We are reaching out to let you know about the City’s “Environmental Overlay Code and Map Update” project, which will update Gresham’s environmental protection regulations. The update is designed to continue allowing development while streamlining the process and minimizing negative impacts to our natural resources, property, public health, and public safety for the Gresham community.
Why are we reaching out to you now?
To let you know we are changing the code and where we are in the process.
To give you a heads-up that we will have more information and opportunity for you to give us feedback and ask questions soon (September 9th).
What does this mean for you?
You can learn why Gresham’s natural resource areas are important.
You can find out if your property is located in an environmental overlay area and what this means.
You can learn about the proposed updated code and to use it to protect the community’s valuable natural resources.
How can you get involved?
Aug 2020- Staff review of draft code
Sep 09, 2020- Draaft code ad maps available for public reiew
Sep 17, 2020- Public work sessions
Oct 2020- Incorporate comments and writing reports
Nov 23, 2020- Planning Commission
Dec 15, 2020- City Council Hearing
Draft Code sections plus updated maps for Hillside and Natural Resource overlay areas within the City will be available for public review throughout September. In addition to public Zoom sessions, staff will be available to receive your feedback, answer questions, or provide clarifications about this project through the end of September via email at: Overlays@GreshamOregon.gov.
Property owners who fall within the environmental overlay areas will be notified of the proposed code and map changes and meeting dates by mail in September and again in late October. At that time interested parties will have the opportunity to submit formal comments until the December 15th Council Hearing.
Information about the project, including project timeline and links for engagement activities in September, can be found on the project website. Sign up to receive project updates at https://t.e2ma.net/click/8mffbc/ghow07/smg30k.
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When: Sat, Aug 01, 2020 8:30AM-2PM Where: Arts Plaza
NE 3rd Street and NE Hood Avenue Get Map!
Oregon's Stay Home, Save Lives order allows farmers markets to operate. The Gresham Farmers' Market will open for the season with a limited number of vendors and strict COVID-19 physical distancing and safety measures in place.
At the market safety measures
Do not visit the market if you you are feeling unwell.
Only one person per household should visit the market.
Wear a mask.
Bring a shopping list.
Stay at least 6 feet away from anyone not in your household.
To celebrate the 11th anniversary during this challenging time, we bring you an amazing list of local musicians.
July 6 - Timothy James: 2019 Music Monday favorite of R&B and blues
July 13 - Sonny Hess Band: Female-driven blues
July 20 - Kaloku and the Krew: Hawaiian Reggae
July 27 - Rich Layton & Tough Town: Texas-style blues
August 3 - Bobby & Friends: Country through the years
August 10 - Bayou Boyz: Zydeco sounds
August 17 - Remedy: Classic rock through the 70s, 80s and 90s
August 24 - Mosaique: Featuring torch and jazz vocalist Thea Enos
August 31 - Patrick Lamb: Portland touring star in pop, blues and contemporary jazz
Thank you to sponsors: Weston Kia, Clackamas County Bank, Michael McKeel DMD, KMO Real Estate and City of Gresham for helping to bring the resources together for the virtual programming.
For more information, contact the Center for the Arts Foundation at centerartsfoundation@gmail.com or Sue O'Halloran at 503-489-1157.
When: Wed, Aug 05, 2020 6:30PM-8:00PM Where: Gresham City Hall
Council Chambers
1333 NW Eastman Pky Get Map!
The Design Commission is the primary advising subcommittee to the City Council on design excellence for the built environment of the city. The Commission assists in the development and application of design standards and guidelines, and will conduct hearings as necessary to ensure that proposed public and private projects achieve these standards.
For more information about this event, contact Jamie Thomes, Planning Technician at 503-618-2842 or Jamie.Thomes@GreshamOregon.gov.
When: Thu, Aug 06, 2020 10AM-5PM- Where: Meet at trailhead Get Map!
Hiking during COVID-19 pandemic
All participants must wear facial masks and practice social distancing during Senior Healthy Hikers group events.
We will no longer carpool to the trailhead. Participants are responsible for their own transportation.
Driving directions (with the beginning point at Gresham City Hall) will be distributed at least three days prior to the event.
Hike details
Distance: About 5 miles
Difficulty: Difficult
Elevation gain: 1,200 feet
Trail conditions: Forest trail with rocks and roots
Round-trip travel: 84 miles
This hike on Bald Mountain is on the west side of Mt. Hood, up Lolo Pass Road. The trailhead starts at 3,900-foot elevation and climbs to 5,100-foot elevation. There are stunning views of Mt. Hood, wildflower meadows, and alpine streams. For the first half mile, the trail is rocky with exposed roots, climbing through old growth forest before joining the Timberline Trail. Soon there are views of the Muddy Fork of the Sandy River valley 2,000 feet below and wildflower meadows, with Mt. Hood just across the valley. We will have lunch at one of the view points. The trail passes through forested sections and open meadows.
Bring a lunch, snacks, and water. Hiking shoes/boots required. Sunscreen and insect repellent are also recommended. A National Forest Pass is required to park at the trailhead. The road for the last 1.5 miles to the trailhead is gravel, with some potholes, but four-wheel drive is not necessary.
For more information about this hike please contact Linda Matthews at 503-766-9443 or lindaraematthews@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.
When: Sat, Aug 08, 2020 8:30AM-2PM Where: Arts Plaza
NE 3rd Street and NE Hood Avenue Get Map!
Oregon's Stay Home, Save Lives order allows farmers markets to operate. The Gresham Farmers' Market will open for the season with a limited number of vendors and strict COVID-19 physical distancing and safety measures in place.
At the market safety measures
Do not visit the market if you you are feeling unwell.
Only one person per household should visit the market.
Wear a mask.
Bring a shopping list.
Stay at least 6 feet away from anyone not in your household.
To celebrate the 11th anniversary during this challenging time, we bring you an amazing list of local musicians.
July 6 - Timothy James: 2019 Music Monday favorite of R&B and blues
July 13 - Sonny Hess Band: Female-driven blues
July 20 - Kaloku and the Krew: Hawaiian Reggae
July 27 - Rich Layton & Tough Town: Texas-style blues
August 3 - Bobby & Friends: Country through the years
August 10 - Bayou Boyz: Zydeco sounds
August 17 - Remedy: Classic rock through the 70s, 80s and 90s
August 24 - Mosaique: Featuring torch and jazz vocalist Thea Enos
August 31 - Patrick Lamb: Portland touring star in pop, blues and contemporary jazz
Thank you to sponsors: Weston Kia, Clackamas County Bank, Michael McKeel DMD, KMO Real Estate and City of Gresham for helping to bring the resources together for the virtual programming.
For more information, contact the Center for the Arts Foundation at centerartsfoundation@gmail.com or Sue O'Halloran at 503-489-1157.
Thank You!
Wilkes East Neighborhood would like express our gratitude to the following for their generous contributions & continued support:
• Jazzy Bagels, Main St & Powell
• Parkrose Hardware, 106th & Sandy
• Growers Outlet, 162nd & Glisan
• SOLV, Bringing Oregon together
• Albertsons, 181st & Glisan
• And, all the many volunteers!
