Announcement

Friends of Nadaka would love your help tackling these pesky invasives and restoring a safe and healthy park at our Nadaka Community Work Party on Saturday, June 15th from 9am-12pm! Please consider joining us to help make this beloved park a more beautiful and safe place for community members to enjoy.

Tools, gloves, coffee, and snacks will be provided!

Register online HERE!

More Info
Contact Grace Graham, Interim Nadaka Park Coordinator, Friends of Nadaka Nature Park. Office: 503-956-8558. Mobile: 907-240-3620. General Hours: Tues-Fri, 9AM-5PM

Let's Hoop It Up! When: Sat, Jun 15, 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).
• 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.

Let's Kick Ball! When: Sun, Jun 16, 2019 5PM-7PM Where: Friends of the Children gym 424 NE 172nd Ave. Get Map!

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 and print the waiver.

Public Meeting, Join Us! When: Mon, Jun 17, 2019 7PM-9PM Where: Human Solutions/Rockwood Bldg. 124 NE 181st Ave. Get Map!

For more information about the Rockwood Neighborhood Association, contact Catherine Nicewood, Rockwood President, at 503-285-6587 or rockwoodpresident@gmail.com.

Neighborhood Board Meeting When: Mon Jun 17, 2019 6:30PM-8PM Where: 17104 NE Oregon St Portland, OR Get Map!

Board meetings are now scheduled for the 2nd Monday each month 6:30PM
For more information please contact: info@wilkeseastna.org

Upcoming Meetings

• Jun 10, 2019
• Jul 08, 2019
• Aug 12, 2019 *
• Sep 09, 2019
• Oct 14, 2019
• Nov 11, 2019 *
• Dec 09, 2019

  * Public Meetings

Wilkes East Neighborhood
17104 NE Oregon St
Portland OR 97230

Get involved, Make a difference When: Wed, Jun 19, 2019 6:30PM- 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 Amanda Lunsford at 503-618-2235 or Amanda.Lunsford@GreshamOregon.gov.

Get Involved, Make a Difference When: Wed, Jun 19, 2019 7PM-9PM Where: Gresham City Hall Conference Rm 1A 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.

Let's Go Walking! When: Wed, Jun 19, 2019 10AM-5PM Where: Meet at Gresham City Hall 1333 NW Eastman Pky Get Map!

• Round-trip travel: 5 miles
• Distance: 4 miles
• Difficulty: Easy
• Elevation gain: 200 feet
• Suggested donation per rider: $1
• Trail condition: Pavement; in the woods, partially graveled, partially dirt trails

This four-mile loop hike starts on the Springwater Trail at the Main Street Park in Gresham, then proceeds to a neighborhood, then the woods and back to the neighborhood. The only real elevation gain is in the short part of the woods. Wear sturdy walking shoes; poles are optional. After the hike,we will have lunch at the Cedarville Inn.

For more information about this hike please contact Bernice Jordan at 503-887-5245 or olliesmom2001@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.

Pets are not permitted on our hikes or walks.

Senior Healthy Hikers member guidelines

Grab Your Mitt! When: Thu, Jun 20, 2019 1PM-4PM Where: Main City Park 219 South Main Avenue Get Map!

Join us for a free baseball clinic with treats and friends from our local youth baseball and softball leagues. No experience necessary. All school-aged children are welcome. A ball-park meal and Play Ball t-shirts will be provided.

Clinic features

• Each participant will receive a Play Ball t-shirt.
• Baseball coaches leading fun, active stations; participants will rotate throughout the day.
• The day will end with a group game with Mayor Shane Bemis and City Councilors.

Register here by June 14 at 5:00 pm.

Contact Sasha Konell with any questions: 503-618-2264 or Sasha.Konell@GreshamOregon.gov

Join Us in Downtown Gresham For An Evening of Fun! When: Thu, Jun 20, 2019 5PM-8PM Where: Downtown Gresham Get Map!

Stay later downtown for live music, art, kids activities and more on Third Thursdays when the downtown Gresham businesses extend their hours. Bring the family for a fun evening downtown to stroll, eat, shop and explore.

For more information about Third Thursdays, contact the Historic Downtown Gresham Business Association at exploregresham@gmail.com or visit the Third Thursday Facebook page.