Announcement

Saturday's thru October When: Sat, May 04, 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.

For more information about the Gresham Farmers' Market contact us at 971-303-2248 or manager@greshamfarmersmarket.com, or visit the Gresham Farmers' Market website.

Get involved, Make a difference When: Sat, May 04, 2019 9AM-12PM Where: Hartley Elementary School 701 NE 185th Place Get Map!

Register now for the sixth annual Green and Clean Day of Service on Saturday, May 4.

This year's day of service will put a special focus on the kids while promoting community engagement. Everyone is invited to help beautify the school grounds at Hartley Elementary with coordinated activities for all ages and fitness levels. Join Gresham City Councilors to help with a variety of spring cleaning, landscape and maintenance projects.

Individuals and organizations, register online by April 28 to ensure enough refreshments for volunteers.

This event is sponsored by the City's Office of Neighborhoods and Community Enhancement.

For more information about this event, contact Michael Gonzales at 503-618-2482 or email Michael.Gonzales@GreshamOregon.gov.

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Let's Kick Ball! When: Sun, May 05, 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.

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Let's Craft Something for Mom When: Mon, May 06, 2019 3PM-5:30PM Where: Gresham Library 385 NW Miller Ave. Get Map!

Join the Citys Recycling and Solid Waste staff for a fun and creative event for the whole family. We will reuse paper and other materials to make fun crafts for mom (cards, journals, etc.).

• Craft supplies provided (scissors, glue, paper)
• Free instruction and recycling information

For more information, contact Shaunna Sutcliffe at 503-618-2694 or Shaunna.Sutcliffe@GreshamOregon.gov.

When: Tue, May 07, 2019 6PM-8PM Where: Gresham City Hall Council Chambers 1333 NW Eastman Pky Get Map!

Regular Council meetings allow necessary City business to be dealt with, such as citizen recognition, citizen advisory committee reports, bid awards, resolutions, ordinances, public hearings, etc. Regular Council meetings are streamed live on the City's website at GreshamOregon.gov/Videos.

For more information contact the City Recorder at 503-618-2697.

Read more about Council meetings.

Current Spacecraft Exploration by NASA/JPL and By Other Countries When: Tue May 07, 2019 6PM & 7:15PM Where: MHCC Planetarium Sky Theater 26000 SE Stark Street Get Map!

Shows are at 6 p.m. and 7:15 p.m.

Admission is only $5.
MHCC students (with valid ID) and children 17 and under are $2.

All shows are presented under a realistic representation of the night sky, featuring the latest galactic, stellar and planetary images.

The Sky Theater is wheelchair accessible.

2018-2019 MHCC Planetarium Sky Theater Schedule:

All planetarium shows are at 6 and 7:15 pm. All of the above dates represent the first Tuesday of each month that the school is open followed by the Friday of that same week.

More Info
For more info visit: http://www.mhcc.edu/Planetarium

Get involved, Make a difference When: Tue, May 07, 2019 6:30PM-7PM Where: Gresham City Hall Conference Center 1333 NW Eastman Pky Get Map!

The Gresham Redevelopment Commission Budget Committee is responsible for recommending a budget to the Gresham Redevelopment Commission for the upcoming fiscal year 2019/20. Public participation is encouraged.

For more information, contact Sharron Monohon, Budget and Financial Planning Director, at Sharron.Monohon@GreshamOregon.gov or 503-618-2890.

When: Wed, May 08, 2019 6PM-8:30PM Where: Gresham City Hall Conference Center 1333 NW Eastman Pky Get Map!

The Gresham Task Force on Housing will meet to research and discuss how to best address housing issues in the city. The citizen task force will:

• Assess current information on housing in Gresham
• Identify best practice
• Recommend approaches to provide for housing needs in Gresham

For more information contact:

Brian Monberg at Brian.Monberg@GreshamOregon.gov or 503-618-2418, or Teresa Hall at Teresa.Hall@GreshamOregon.gov or 503-618-2871.

Let's Go Walking! When: Thu, May 09, 2019 9AM-5PM Where: Meet at Gresham City Hall 1333 NW Eastman Pky Get Map!

• Round-trip travel: 120 miles
• Distance: 4 miles
• Difficulty: Strenuous
• Elevation gain: 500 feet
• Suggested donation per rider: $12 (plus share of $2 bridge toll each way)
• Trail condition: Begins with steep gravel trail, then becomes rocky and uneven in places

Catherine Creek is a popular and beautiful area on the Washington side of the Columbia River Gorge. We will hike the upper part of the area first, which is about three miles. After returning to the cars, we will enjoy our lunches. There are no tables. After lunch, we will walk the lower part of the area,which is a paved trail with great views and usually lots of flowers. Bring snacks, water and lunch. We recommend long pants, boots/shoes with sturdy soles and poles. This area is exposed to weather, so dress accordingly. Be prepared for ticks, snakes and poison oak.

For more information about this hike please contact Bob Criteser at 503-807-1160 or Sandy Anderson at 503-709-4190.

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

Seeing the Invisible Universe When: Fri, May 10, 2019 6PM & 7:15PM Where: MHCC Planetarium Sky Theater 26000 SE Stark Street Get Map!

Shows are at 6 p.m. and 7:15 p.m.

Admission is only $5.
MHCC students (with valid ID) and children 17 and under are $2.

All shows are presented under a realistic representation of the night sky, featuring the latest galactic, stellar and planetary images.

The Sky Theater is wheelchair accessible.

2018-2019 MHCC Planetarium Sky Theater Schedule:

All planetarium shows are at 6 and 7:15 pm. All of the above dates represent the first Tuesday of each month that the school is open followed by the Friday of that same week.

More Info
For more info visit: http://www.mhcc.edu/Planetarium