When: Sat, Apr 22, 2017 11AM-3PM Where: Mt. Hood Community College
Parking Lot "W"
26000 SE Stark Street Get Map!
The Gresham Saturday Market is a Farmer's Market that includes many crafts, artisans, fresh flowers, plants, services, and unique offerings, plus great food and live entertainment from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Ample on-site parking is available next to the market.
When: Sat, Apr 22, 2017 9AM-12PM Where: Nadaka Nature Park
17615 NE Glisan Street Get Map!
Looking for a way to give back this Earth Day? Join Friends of Nadaka to restore a healthy habitat at Nadaka Nature Park. We will be removing invasive species such as English Ivy from the 10-acre forested portion of the park. The event will start with a brief lesson on native and invasive plant species.
Tools, gloves and light refreshments will be provided. Dress to work in natural areas: long pants and closed-toe sturdy shoes. Please bring a water bottle and a friend.
When: Sun, Apr 23, 2017 11AM-1PM Where: Friends of the Children
424 NE 172nd Ave. Get Map!
Free! Drop-in futsal games for boys and girls in grades 3-6, from 11 am to 1 pm 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 print the waiver. For more information, contact Jared Hoffman, 541-921-0686.
When: Sun, Apr 30, 2017 11AM-1PM Where: Friends of the Children
424 NE 172nd Ave. Get Map!
Free! Drop-in futsal games for boys and girls in grades 3-6, from 11 am to 1 pm 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 print the waiver. For more information, contact Jared Hoffman, 541-921-0686.
When: Wed, Mar 01, 2017 6:30PM-8PM Where: Gresham City Hall
Oregon Trail Rm
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.
When: Thu, Mar 02, 2017 3PM-5PM Where: Gresham City Hall Conference Center
1333 NW Eastman Pky Get Map!
The East County Caring Community engages individuals and organizations committed to serving the needs of residents in East County. This includes community groups, faith-based organizations, educational stakeholders, economic and workforce development, health care partners, local law enforcement, human and social service providers, regional government and legislative partners, organizations working to increase access to parks and green spaces, and many others.
Learn low-cost ways to build healthy soil, plan your growing space, choose your crops, care for your growing garden, and harvest your bounty.
Seed to Supper is a free five-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.
When: Thursdays, Feb. 16 through March 16, 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Where: St. Aidans Episcopal Church, 17405 NE Glisan Street. Classes are taught indoors with possible visits to the Nadaka Community Garden.
Who: Open to adult participants interested in learning how to garden on a budget.
Details: Please plan to attend all five classes.
Participants will receive a free gardening book, seeds and other goodies as available.
When: Thu, Mar 02, 2017 4:30PM-6PM Where: Gresham City Hall
Conference Rm 3A
1333 NW Eastman Pky Get Map!
The Gresham Art Committee is a volunteer committee that oversees the installment of visual arts exhibits in the City of Gresham Visual Arts Gallery and assists with the acquisition of art throughout City facilities. The committee may also advise the City in arts and culture-related activities.
When: Sat, Mar 04, 2017 9AM-1PM Where: Troutdale Police Station
234 SW Kendall Ct Get Map!
Well explore the critical role rain gardens can play in urban stream restoration, and how they add beautiful landscaping to your yard at the same time.
You will learn how to assess your site to determine the best location and size, calculate impervious surfaces, determine soil suitability, choose appropriate plants, and how to maintain your new rain garden.
You will also receive a comprehensive manual that guides you through all the steps in constructing your rain garden.
Where possible, workshop includes a short tour of a nearby rain garden.
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!