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Public Welcome. Get Involved!
When: Tue, Feb 13, 2018 7PM-8:30PM |
For more information about the Coalition of Gresham Neighborhood Associations, contact Carol Rulla, Coalition President, at 503-663-1466 or crullaor@gmail.com.
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Learn How-to Grow
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Join Friends of Nadaka, St. Aidan's Church & Oregon Food Bank for our Seed to Supper Gardening Workshop Series starting February 15th! This is a FREE 6-week beginning gardening course that gives adult gardeners the tools they need to successfully grow a portion of their own food on a limited budget.
Growing Veggies on a Budget. Learn low-cost ways to build healthy soil, plan your growing space, choose your crops, care for your growing garden, and harvest your bounty!
Register Here: https://seedtosuppernadaka2018.eventbrite.com
Participants will be given a free gardening book, seeds, plant starts, trowels, a certificate of completion and more.
Please plan to attend all 6 classes. Participants get a free gardening book, seeds, and other goodies as available.
More Info
Registration is required. Contact Monica McAllister- monica@friendsofnadaka.org or 503-956-8558.
This class is hosted in partnership by Friends of Nadaka, Oregon Food Bank, and St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church.
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Let's Hoop It Up!
When: Fri, Feb 16, 2018 6PM-10PM |
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.
For more information, visit our basketball page or contact Coach Michael Magnum at 503-975-2929.
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Let's Hoop It Up!
When: Sat, Feb 17, 2018 8PM-12AM |
Middle school and high school youth can attend free basketball practice, skill building and game play on Friday nights at Friends of the Children at 424 NE 172nd Ave.
For more information, visit our basketball page or contact Coach Michael Magnum at 503-975-2929.
 1874 Zimmerman House. Click to Enlarge |
Spring Is Just
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A delightful 1874 Victorian farmhouse
Take a step back into history at the Zimmerman House, a Victorian era farmhouse, built in 1874 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This beautiful farmhouse is a perfect reflection of typical Columbia River dairy farm life in the late 1800s. The Zimmerman Heritage Farm is a unique cultural education and recreational resource that is being created for the benefit of the public on a 5.98-acre historic site in Gresham, Oregon.
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When: Sat, Feb 17, 2018 1PM-3PM |
You are invited to ECHOs Farmhouse Valentine Tea and Antique Quilt Exhibit on Saturday, Feb. 17 at 1:00 pm.
ECHOs annual fundraising tea supports the restoration and preservation of the 1874 Zimmerman House and 1893 Heslin House Museums.
This is the first year for the farmhouse theme and the menu will include scones with sweet cream, assorted savories, desserts, fresh fruit and hot tea. Vegan and gluten-free options are available upon request before Feb. 5.
This is also the first year ECHO will have some of the antique quilts from both the Heslin and Zimmerman House collections on exhibit. There will also be a raffle, giving you the opportunity to take home some special treats.
The adult tea is $25 and children under 10 years old are $12.50.
Reservations are required before Feb. 5 and can be secured by calling 503-618-0946 or by emailing info@echohistory.org. Reservations are limited, so dont delay.
The Farmhouse Valentine Tea will be held at the Quail Hollow Clubhouse, 21100 NE Sandy Blvd. in Fairview. Parking is free and we encourage you to carpool.
Feel free to wear your favorite hat and gloves.
For more information about this event, contact Peggy Olin at 503-618-0946 or info@echohistory.org.
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Downtown Gresham
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The Gresham Historical Society is proud to announce its first exhibit of 2018: Historic Downtown Buildings and Businesses. Residents and out-of-towners have been frequenting shops and conducting business on Main Avenue in Gresham for more than 130 years and we would love for you to join us for our official exhibit opening.
On Feb. 17 from 4:00 to 6 pm, our Museum Director and Curator will be on hand to discuss the materials in the display as well as some behind-the-scenes anecdotes. Mark your calendars it's the perfect time to visit the Gresham Historical Society.
Admission is free, and light refreshments will be served.
For more information about this event, contact Matt Holland at 503-661-0347 or ghsholland@gmail.com.
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When: Tue, Feb 20, 2018 3PM-5PM |
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.
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Free Hands-On Event
When: Wed, Feb 21, 2018 6PM-8:30PM |
Come learn how to provide habitat for a variety of local pollinators that are vital to our human food supply.
Katie Meckes, 503-935-5368
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When: Wed, Feb 21, 2018 7PM-9PM |
The Finance Committee advises Council on City financial matters. Finance Committee meetings take place on the third Wednesday of the month from 7 - 9 p.m. at Gresham City Hall.
For more information about the Finance Committee or about this meeting, contact Sharron Monohon, Budget & Financial Planning Director, at 503-618-2890 or Sharron.Monohon@GreshamOregon.gov.
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!
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