When: Wed, Aug 19, 2020 6:30PM-8:30PM 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: Wed, Aug 19, 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: 3 miles
Difficulty: Easy/moderate
Elevation gain: 74 feet, with a few steep hills
Trail conditions: Packed dirt, some gravel, pavement
Round-trip travel: 54 miles
Parking fee: $3 per car
This hike begins at the Ponderosa I-3 parking area at Lewisville Park in Battleground, Wash. We will begin by crossing a bridge onto a river trail that leads to the park entrance and a grassy area to check out the unique birdhouses. Then we will follow a 12- to 15-foot-wide forest trail with rolling hills and many types of edible berries (be careful not to touch any stinging nettle plants). After 1½ miles, we will descend steeply from the forest trail to a paved path that parallels the Lewis River. Along the way, look for pygmy rabbits and Steller's Jays/ We will gather near the river to eat our lunch (restrooms available). Following lunch we will continue on a natural trail to see the rapids and then head back to our cars.
Bring water, snacks, and a sack lunch. Sturdy hiking shoes/boots are needed.
For more information about this hike please contact Ruth Cummings at 503-926-4840 or cummings0465@frontier.com or Ron Janzen at 503-333-8419.
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: Wed, Aug 19, 2020 7PM-9PM Where: Gresham City Hall
1333 NW Eastman Pky Get Map!
The Finance Committee advises Council on City financial matters. Finance Committee meetings take place on the third Wednesday of the month from 7:00 - 9:00 pm at Gresham City Hall.
For more information about the Finance Committee or about this meeting, contact Sharron Monohon, Budget and Financial Planning Director, at 503-618-2890 or Sharron.Monohon@GreshamOregon.gov.
When: Sat, Aug 22, 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.
When: Sun, Aug 23, 2020 1PM-5PM Where: Coho Picnic Shelter
Main City Park
219 South Main Ave. Get Map!
The non-profit organization Bikes for Humanity is offering free basic bike repairs. Outdoor, socially-distanced repairs will happen near the Coho picnic shelter.
You can also donate old bikes to be fixed up for those in need.
For more information about this event, contact Andrew at Bikes for Humanity at 503-496-9641.
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: Tue, Aug 25, 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: 2.9 miles
Difficulty: Moderate
Elevation gain: 565 feet
Trail conditions: Packed dirt, rocky in places
Round-trip travel: Approximately 125 miles
This hike starts at the 6,525-foot level, so there could be snow patches on the trail. The hike climbs through subalpine meadows to the scarp of Lookout Mountain, then follows the shoulder of the peak through stunted forests until reaching open slopes, rock pinnacles, and expansive views of Mount Hood. At the summit, on a clear day, views of Mt. Jefferson and the Three Sisters are visible to the east, and Mt. Rainier to the north.
Plan to bring water and snacks, along with a sack lunch to enjoy at the summit. Wear good hiking shoes and sunscreen or a hat for the sun, since there is no tree cover at the top. Hiking poles could be helpful, but not necessary.
For more information about this hike please contact Mary Ann Buck at 971-344-1946 or buckbanter@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: Mon Jul 13, 2020 10:56PM-11:02PM Visible: 6 mins Appears: 10' above SW Disappears: 10' above ENE Max height: 50' above horizon
View comet Neowise this week!
Best viewing with the naked eye: July 13-18, 2020, 1-hour before sunrise (4am-5am), close to the horizon in the northeastern sky. Each day it will appear lower in the sky. If you miss this chance, comet Neowise will return later this August!
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 - Sons of Trees: Latin rhythms
July 20 - Kolukoo: Hawaiian Reggae
July 27 - Rich Layton: Texas-style blues
August 10 - Bayou Boys: Zydeco sounds
August 17 - Remedy: Classic rock through the 70s, 80s and 90s
August 24 - Mosaic: 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!
