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1874 Zimmerman House. Click to Enlarge

Tour an Old Fashion Holiday When: Fri Sat Dec 01-02, 2017 Noon-5PM Where: Zimmerman Park 17111 NE Sandy Blvd Gresham, OR Get Map!

"The 1874 Historic Zimmerman House is all ready to Celebrate the Holiday Season. We've decorated every room for you!"

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.

The Birth and Death of Stars When: Fri, Dec 08 2017 6PM-8:15PM Where: MHCC Planetarium Sky Theater 26000 SE Stark Street Get Map!

Tuesday shows are at 6 p.m. and 7:15 p.m.

New Friday shows include a matinee at 1 p.m. and an evening show at 6 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.

2016-17 MHCC Planetarium Sky Theater Schedule:

Planetarium shows are generally on the first Tuesday and on the second Friday of each month (with exceptions during November and January).

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

Let's Hoop It Up! When: Sat, Dec 02, 2017 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 Friday 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.

Photo's with Santa! When: Sat Dec 09, 2016 10AM-4PM Where: Gresham History Museum 410 N Main Av Downtown Gresham Get Map!

Come Join Us!

Join us for Christmas at the Museum and Photos with Santa!!! Santa will be at the museum Dec 9th, and 16th 10AM-4PM. The museum will be fully decked out in holiday decorations with refreshments and fun activities for the whole family.

• Photo Pricing
  4"x6" print: $12
  Digital: $10 ($5 with 4"x6")

Happy Holidays!

More Info?
Call Gresham History Museum at 503-661-0347, or visit the Gresham History Museum website

Sounds of the Season When: Sat Dec 09, 2017 1:30PM-3PM Where: Pioneer Courthouse Square 701 SW Sixth Ave Portland OR Get Map!

Downtown will pulse with the melodic sounds of big brass as nearly 300 tubas play in unison for the 27th Annual Tuba Christmas Concert in the heart of downtown. This seasonal performance is FREE for the public.

To register to play in the 27th Annual Tuba Christmas Concert, Click Here.

• FOR REGISTRANTS:
  Check-In and Rehearsal is at Hoffmann Hall (1833 SW 11th Ave) on Portland State University’s campus
  Check In: 9am to 10am
  Rehearsal: 10am to 12pm

Concert is from 1:30pm to 3pm at Pioneer Courthouse Square.

For more information visit the Tuba Christmas website.

Let's Kick Ball! When: Sun, Dec 10, 2017 5PM-7PM Where: Friends of the Children 424 NE 172nd Ave. Get Map!

Free drop-in futsal games for boys and girls in grades 3-6 will take place from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Sundays in the Friends of the Children gym. Rain or shine.

Supervised play is provided by Active Children Portland volunteers. This activity is sponsored by the City of Gresham.

A signed waiver is required to participate.

Read more about the Sunday Afternoon Futsal program and complete the waiver.

For more information, contact Ricki Ruiz at 503-839-2678.

Neighborhood Board Meeting When: Mon Dec 11, 2017 6:30PM-8PM CANCELED Where: Simmons' Foster Care 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

• Jan 08, 2018
• Feb 12, 2018
• Mar 12, 2018
• Apr 09, 2018
• May 14, 2018
• Jun 11, 2018

Wilkes East Neighborhood
PO Box 536
Fairview, OR 97024

Get involved, Make a difference When: Mon, Dec 11, 2017 6:30PM-8:30PM Where: Gresham City Hall 1333 NW Eastman Pky Get Map!

The Planning Commission advises City Council on long-range, comprehensive planning and land use issues within the city.

For more information about this event contact Tammy Richardson, Planning Technician at 503-618-2401 or Tammy.Richardson@GreshamOregon.gov.

Public Welcome. Get Involved! When: Tue, Dec 12, 2017 7PM-8:30PM Where: Gresham City Hall Oregon Trail Rm 1333 NW Eastman Pky Get Map!

For more information about the Coalition of Gresham Neighborhood Associations, contact Carol Rulla, Coalition President, at 503-663-1466 or crullaor@gmail.com.

Get involved, Make a difference When: Wed, Dec 13, 2017 7PM-8:30PM CANCELED Where: Gresham City Hall Oregon Trail Conference Rm 1333 NW Eastman Pky Get Map!

The Gresham Redevelopment Commission Advisory Committee (GRDCAC) meets as needed on the second Wednesday of the month at 7:00 p.m.

The GRDCAC advises the Gresham Redevelopment Commission (GRDC) on the implementation of Rockwood-West Gresham Urban Renewal plans.

For more information, please contact Amy Evans, Urban Renewal Administrative Assistant II, at 503-618-3208 or Amy.Evans@GreshamOregon.gov.