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Gresham Saturday Market 2019: Sat, Aug 10, 2019 9AM-3PM

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Gresham Saturday Market 2019: Sat, Aug 10, 2019 9AM-3PM. Saturday's thru October. Info here!

Saturday's thru October

When: Sat, Aug 10, 2019 9AM-3PM
Where: Mt. Hood Community College
Parking Lot W
26000 SE Stark St.
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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.

For more information, call 503-912-4122 or visit the Gresham Saturday Market website.

City of Gresham Saturday Night Basketball 2019: Sat, Aug 10, 2019 8PM-Midnight

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City of Gresham Saturday Night Basketball 2019: Sat, Aug 10, 2019 8PM-Midnight. Let's Hoop It Up!. Info here!

Let's Hoop It Up!

When: Sat, Aug 10, 2019 8PM-12 am
Where: Friends of the Children
424 NE 172nd Ave.
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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).
  • Sponsored by the City of Gresham.

Schedule

  • 8:00 - 10:00 pm for grades 6-8
  • 10:00 pm - 12:00 am for grades 9-12

Registration form

For more information, visit our basketball page or contact Coach Michael Magnum at 503-975-2929.

Zimmerman House Tours: Summer Saturdays 2019: Sat, Aug 10, 2019 12PM-4PM

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Zimmerman House Tours: Summer Saturdays 2019: Sat, Aug 10, 2019 12PM-4PM. Info here!

Summer Has Arrived

When: Sat, Aug 10, 2019 12PM-4PM
Where: Zimmerman House
17111 NE Sandy Blvd.
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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.

For more information, please visit echohistory.org, call 503-618-0946 or email info@echohistory.org.

City of Gresham Sunday Futsal 2019: Sun, Aug 11, 2019 5PM-7PM

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City of Gresham Sunday Futsal 2019: Sun, Aug 11, 2019 5PM-7PM. Let's Kick Ball!. Info here!

Let's Kick Ball!

When: Sun, Aug 11, 2019 5PM-7PM
Where: Friends of the Children gym
424 NE 172nd Ave.
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Indoor Sunday Futsal youth recreation is open to all students in grades 6-12 on Sunday from 5:00-7:00 pm at the Friends of the Children gym.

  • Free. Open to boys and girls.
  • Learn new skills, make new friends, play futsal.
  • Participants must bring a signed waiver to play.
  • Adult supervision and mentorship provided by Active Children Portland volunteers.
  • Sponsored by the City of Gresham.

For more information, email Ricki Ruiz at Ricardo.Ruiz@GreshamOregon.gov or call 503-583-0771.

Read more about Sunday Futsal.

Flyer and waiver

Free Bike Repair Mechanics Workshop: Sun, Aug 11, 2019 3PM-5PM

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Free Bike Repair Mechanics Workshop: Sun, Aug 11, 2019 3PM-5PM. . Info here!

Learn Everything Bikes!

When: Sun, Aug 11, 2019 3PM-5PM
Where: Main City Park
Coho Picnic Shelter
219 S Main Avenue
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Learn about bearing systems like hubs, headsets, and bottom brackets, including how to diagnosis, adjust, and overhaul them.

For more information about this event, contact Bikes for Humanity at 503-496-9641.

Held Sundays: June 9, July 14, Aug. 11, Sept. 8

Free Bike Repair Clinic, Main City Park: Sun, Aug 11, 2019 11AM-3PM

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Free Bike Repair Clinic: Sun, Aug 11, 2019 11AM-3PM. . Info here!

Let's Fix It!

When: Sun, Aug 11, 2019 11AM-3PM
Where: Main City Park
Coho Picnic Shelter
219 S Main Avenue
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Free basic bike repairs with the nonprofit Bikes for Humanity for May Bike Month. You can also donate old bikes to be fixed up for those in need.

For more information about this event, contact Bikes for Humanity at 503-496-9641.

Held Sundays: June 9, July 14, Aug. 11, Sept. 8

Wilkes East Neighborhood 2019 Summer Meeting at Columbia View Park: Mon Aug 12, 2019 6:30-8PM

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Wilkes East Neighborhood 2019 Summer Meeting: Mon Mar 11, 2019 7PM-8:30PM. Everyone's invited! Join your Neighbors. Get involved. Make a difference! Columbia View Park, 1121 NE 172nd Ave (HB Lee school). Info here!

Watch for these red & white Meeting Signs the week before our meeting.

Neighborhood Meeting Notice

When: Mon Aug 12, 2019 6:30-8PM
Where: Columbia View Park
1121 NE 172nd Ave
(south of HB Lee Middle School)
Gresham, OR
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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!.


Wilkes East Neighborhood Meeting Signs. Info here!

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.

Mark your calendar. See you there!

City of Gresham Open Play Outdoor Futsal: Mon, Aug 12, 2019 4:30PM-7:30PM

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City of Gresham Open Play Outdoor Futsal: Mon, Aug 12, 2019 4:30PM-7:30PM. Let's Kick Ball!. Info here!

Let's Kick Ball!

When: Mon, Aug 12, 2019 4:30PM-7:30PM
Where: Vance Park
1400 SE 182nd Ave.
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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
  • Sponsored by the City of Gresham

Schedule:

  • 4:30 - 6:00 pm for youth in grades 6 - 12
  • 6:00 - 7:30 pm - for Adults

For more information please contact Jesus Valdez at Jesus.Valdez@GreshamOregon.gov or Ricki Ruiz at Ricardo.Ruiz@GreshamOregon.gov or 503-618-2213.

Meeting! Columbia View Neighborhood Park: Mon, Aug 12, 2019 6:30PM-8PM

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Columbia View Neighborhood Park: Mon, Aug 12, 2019 6:30PM-8PM. . Info here!

Share Your Improvement Ideas!

When: Mon, Aug 12, 2019 6:30PM-8PM
Where: Columbia View Neighborhood Park
1000 NE 169th Avenue
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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.

For more information about this event, visit the Planning for Parks page or contact Tina Osterink at 503-618-2392 or Tina.Osterink@GreshamOregon.gov.

Music Mondays 2019, Gresham Arts Plaza: Mon, Aug 12, 2019 6:30PM-8PM

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Music Mondays 2019, Gresham Arts Plaza: Mon, Aug 12, 2019 6:30PM-8PM. . Info here!

Bring a Blanket & Picnic

When: Mon, Aug 12, 2019 6:30PM-8PM
Where: Arts Plaza
401 NE Second St.
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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.

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