When: Tue, Mar 12, 2019 3PM-5PM Where: Gresham City Hall Conference Center
1333 NW Eastman Pky Get Map!
Policy Development meetings are informal sessions to review programs, receive progress reports on programs or projects, or to receive other information from staff. The Council periodically holds policy development meetings jointly with citizen advisory committees to discuss policy issues.
For more information contact the City Recorder's Office at 503-618-2697.
When: Wed, Mar 13, 2019 7PM-9PM Where: Gresham City Hall
Conference Rm 2A & 2B
1333 NW Eastman Pky Get Map!
The Gresham Redevelopment Commission Advisory Committee (GRDCAC) advises the Gresham Redevelopment Commission (GRDC) on the implementation of urban renewal plans. The GRDCAC meets as needed on the second Wednesday of the month at 7:00 pm at Gresham City Hall, Conference Rooms 2A and 2B.
For questions about meeting agendas and minutes, or to receive meeting agendas, contact the Recording Secretary at 503-618-3208 or Amy.Evans@GreshamOregon.gov.
When: Thu Mar 14, 2019 6:30PM-8:30PM Where: St Aidan's Episcopol Church
17405 NE Glisan St
Gresham, OR Get Map!
Healthy gardening on a budget
Seed to Supper is a free, 5-week course (Feb 21-Mar 21) offered by the Oregon Food Bank and hosted by Friends of Nadaka Nature Park that teaches participants how-to garden on a budget. In this interactive class, participants gain new knowledge and skills to be able to start a garden and grow some of their own food. Participants receive free instructional booklets and seeds with the course to help them get started, as well as some hands-on practice in Nadaka's Community Garden. Topics include:
Garden site and soil development
Garden planning
Planting a garden
Caring for a growing garden
Harvesting and using garden bounty
Learn low-cost ways to build healthy soil, plan you growing space, care for your growing garden and harvest your bounty!
** Registration is required for this event. Please sign up using this Seed to Supper Registration Form. Contact info@friendsofnadaka.org with any questions. Participants are expected to attend all five classes. Please sign up, and share with friends!
This course will be taught in English. If you are interested in attending a Russian- or Spanish-led course, please contact info@friendsofnadaka.org
When: Thu, Mar 14, 2019 6:30PM-8PM Where: Gresham City Hall Conference Center
1333 NW Eastman Pky Get Map!
Council President Jerry Hinton will host the annual Council Citizen Advisory Committee (CCAC) Leadership Coordinating meeting on with the liaisons and elected leaders of the Finance and Budget Committee, Youth Advisory Committee, Planning Commission and each of its five subcommittees. Committees will report on 2018 Council Work Plan projects/processes. City staff will present the 2019 Council Work Plan, followed by a roundtable discussion.
When: Thu, Mar 14, 2019 6PM-8PM Where: Gresham City Hall
Council Chambers
1333 NW Eastman Pky Get Map!
Join the Gresham Fire Command Staff, current firefighters, and Human Resources to learn about the Gresham Fire Department, the selection process, strategies to be a successful candidate, and career opportunities as a Gresham Firefighter.
For more information about this event, contact us at HR@GreshamOregon.gov or 503-618-2549.
When: Fri, Mar 15, 2019 6PM-10PM Where: H.B. Lee Middle School
1121 NE 172nd Ave. Get Map!
Middle school and high school youth can attend free basketball practice, skill building and game play on Friday nights at H.B. Lee Middle School, 1121 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, Mar 16, 2019 10AM-3PM Where: Gresham City Hall
1333 NW Eastman Pky Get Map!
Do you have travel plans? Do you wish you had travel plans? Take the first step and apply for your U.S. Passport! The City is offering an opportunity on Saturday, March 16 to submit your application.
Make sure you bring all the required documents and checks or money orders with you. Visit GreshamOregon.gov/Passports for detailed information on required documents and fees.
You may also call 503-618-2460 if you have additional questions.
When: Sat, Mar 16, 2019 12PM-3PM Where: Nadaka Nature Park and St. Aidan's Church
17405 NE Glisan Street Get Map!
Join Friends of Nadaka and the Portland Audubon Society for a day of family fun as we celebrate the Turkey Vultures return to Oregon this spring! Learn about vultures in our community, meet a real Turkey Vulture, and enjoy vulture-themed activities, including:
Meet Ruby (Portland Audubons live Turkey Vulture) and other education birds in person
When: Sat, Mar 16, 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).
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!