When: Mon, Aug 19, 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 19, 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.
When: Wed, Aug 21, 2019 4PM-8:30PM Where: Gresham Station
649 NW 12th St. Get Map!
Welcome to Greshams only weekday farmers market!
Join us every Wednesday evening starting at 4:00 pm at Gresham Station, at NW 11th Street in between NW Civic Drive and NW Sleret Avenue.
More than 40 local vendors are confirmed to join the Gresham Station Twilight Market, many of whom also showcase their products at the Gresham Farmers Market on Saturdays.
For more information about this event, contact Christina Blaser at 626-318-7508 or christinab@harsch.com.
When: Mon, Aug 21, 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: Thu Aug 22, 2019 6PM-8PM Meet: Northernmost parking lot inside Kelly Point Park N Lombard and Marine Drive Get Map! Cost: Free!
Kelly Point Park and the Rivergate Trail Thursday August 22 – 6 PM Saturday September 14 – 9 AM
Meet: Northernmost parking lot inside Kelly Point Park, N Lombard and Marine Drive
2.0 hours
3.5 miles or 7,000 steps
Visit the confluence of the Columbia and Willamette rivers and walk among the tall black cottonwoods to the Rivergate Trail and back. Note: Relatively flat with paved and unpaved trails
Let's Go Walking!
Join us on another great Ten Toe Express walk throughout inner-city Portland sponsored by the Portland Bureau of Transportation. The Ten Toe Express program is a series of guided walks held Thursdays @ 6PM and Saturdays @ 9AM from May 2nd through September 14th 2019.
Each easy and informal Ten Toe Express walk explores the area neighborhood, architecture and unique history. Walk takes about 2 hours, cover 3.5 - 4.5 miles and are open to all ages and skill levels. Did we mention it's free!
Take TriMet!
For your convenience, all walks begin and end along TriMet routes. Use TriMet’s Trip Planner (click here) or call 503-238-RIDE (7433) for help in finding the right bus, train, or streetcar for you.
For even more guided walks, check out NeighborWalks. NeighborWalks is a collaborative community walking program brought to you by AARP Oregon, City of Portland Bureau of Transportation and Oregon Walks. See the full schedule here.
When: Sat, Aug 24, 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 24, 2019 8:30AM-2PM Where: Arts Plaza
NE 3rd Street and NE Hood Avenue Get Map!
The Gresham Farmers Market is a community gathering place where you can stroll, shop and listen to live music. The market offers shoppers fresh, local produce, meats, cheeses, flowers, crafts, fresh food and live music.
Dont forget to bring your bag or basket from home.
Enjoy a picnic on the grass and a splash in the Children's Fountain splash pads on the Arts Plaza.
When: Sat, Aug 24, 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 24, 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.
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!
