When: Sat, Aug 10, 2019 9AM-3PM Where: Mt. Hood Community College
Parking Lot W
26000 SE Stark St. Get Map!
The Gresham Saturday Market is a farmer's market that includes in-season farm-fresh produce, fruits and berries, crafts, artisans, fresh flowers, plants, services, and unique offerings, plus great food and live entertainment. Ample on-site parking is available next to the market.
When: Sat, Aug 10, 2019 8PM-12 am Where: Friends of the Children
424 NE 172nd Ave. Get Map!
Middle school and high school youth can attend free basketball practice, skill building and game play on Saturday nights at Friends of the Children at 424 NE 172nd Ave.
Open to boys and girls in grades 6-12
Learn new skills, make new friends, play basketball.
Adult supervision and mentorship provided by the Portland Opportunities Industrialization Center (POIC).
When: Sat, Aug 10, 2019 12PM-4PM Where: Zimmerman House
17111 NE Sandy Blvd. Get Map!
The historic Zimmerman House was built in 1874 and was home to three generations of the Zimmerman Family. Their furnishings and personal articles remain in this two-story Victorian home, with nine rooms open to the public.
We are open every Saturday in July and August from noon - 4:00 pm.
We have three, new special exhibits:
Isobel Zimmerman was born 120 years ago this July, and we are celebrating her life through photos, text, and more.
Well explore the contents of a traveling trunk found in the house, which belonged to Isobels uncle, Andrew McCall.
There is a small photo exhibit of vintage cars please come help identify the year and make!
Admission is free, with donations welcome and appreciated. Come and enjoy the gardens as well.
When: Mon Aug 12, 2019 6:30-8PM Where: Columbia View Park 1121 NE 172nd Ave (south of HB Lee Middle School)
Gresham, OR Get Map!
Neighborhood Meeting, Everyone's Invited
Join Your Neighbors. Get involved. Make a difference!
Save the date
Be sure to save Monday, August 12th at 7PM for the Wilkes East Neighborhood 2019 Summer Meeting. The meeting will be held at Columbia View Neighborhood Park, 1121 NE 172nd Ave (south of HB Lee Middle School) Get map!
Agenda
What improvements would you like to see in Columbia View Park? Tina Osterink, City of Gresham, Parks Department
"25 Hr" City of Gresham program for assisting homelessness Kevin Dalgren, City of Gresham, Community Health
Services Advisor
Who should attend?
Participation is open to all residents who live, own property or a business, organization, church or government agency within our boundaries
Be Part Of Your Community. Plan To Attend.
The Wilkes East Neighborhood is located in the northwest corner of the City of Gresham, Oregon, and is one of Gresham's sixteen neighborhoods. Wilkes East Neighborhood borders are roughly NE Sandy Blvd to the north, NE 181st Ave to the east, NE Glisan St to the south, and NE 162nd Ave to the west. Get map!.
Watch for these red & white Meeting Signs the week before our meeting. The signs were purchased with assistance of the City of Gresham Neighborhood Grant Program, and with volunteer hours to set them out and retrieve them. Signs Now NW also made a generous contribution to this project.
When: Mon, Aug 12, 2019 4:30PM-7:30PM Where: Vance Park
1400 SE 182nd Ave. Get Map!
Middle school and high school youth and adults can attend the free Open Play Outdoor Futsal every Monday and Wednesday from 4:30 - 7:30 pm at the Vance Park futsal courts, located at 1400 SE 182nd Ave.
Open to youth in grades 6 - 12 and adults
Play futsal for free, make new friends and win raffle items each time you play
When: Mon, Aug 12, 2019 6:30PM-8PM Where: Columbia View Neighborhood Park
1000 NE 169th Avenue Get Map!
Columbia View Neighborhood Park is a 7.5-acre site located next to H.B. Lee Middle School in the Wilkes East Neighborhood. The natural area features a large, sloping, grassy field.
When: Mon, Aug 12, 2019 6:30PM-8PM Where: Arts Plaza
401 NE Second St. Get Map!
Greshams Center for the Arts Foundation presents the annual Music Mondays concert series on Monday evenings in July and August in downtown Gresham.
Music Mondays schedule
July 1: 45 Away, 234th Oregon National Guard Army Band A crowd favorite returns with high energy American pop music and vocals
July 8: Rich Layton and the Troublemakers Texas honky tonk and a little country and blues, American roots music
July 15: Remedy Classic rock, Jazz, funk and croon music from 70s, 80s, 90s
July 22: Shani Rose Contemporary sounds, Soulful & Heartfelt, catchy lyrics and melodies
July 29: Son of Trees Latin rhythms, cha-cha to rumba; classics from Mexico, Guatemala and Brazil
Aug. 5: True North Bluegrass and traditional folk; crazy-good picking and harmonies
Aug. 12: Party on the Plaza - The Hit Machine Events get underway at 4:30 pm, with food, wine and beer vendors, games and fun for all ages; featuring a legendary, Top 40 party band bringing dance hits from every era
Aug. 19: Timothy James A local sensation, featuring five blues-driven guitar players
Aug. 26: Cherry Blossom Orchestra Big band swing and jazz music, celebrating Louis Armstrong
All Music Mondays concerts are free. Attendees are encouraged to bring chairs or blankets and a picnic to enjoy a summer evening of live music.
For more information, contact the Center for the Arts Foundation at centerartsfoundation@gmail.com or Sue OHalloran 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!