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Public Welcome. Get Involved!
When: Tue, Mar 14, 2017 7PM-8:30PM |
For more information about the Coalition of Gresham Neighborhood Associations, contact Carol Rulla, Coalition President, at 503-663-1466 or jlctr@juno.com.
New design for WIlkes Elementary School, 170th & Wilkes Rd, Gresham OR. Completion date: Sep 2018
Join Your Neighbors as We Kick-off the New SchoolWhen: Tues Mar 14, 2017 6PM-7PM |
With designs complete three new elementary schools and Reynolds High School are nearly ready to progress into construction. Wilkes, Troutdale and Fairview elementary schools will be replaced with new schools on the existing sites. RHS will receive significant renovations and additions. Students will remain in their schools while construction is underway. All schools will be ready by fall 2018. Visit www.reynolds.k12.or.us/bondprojects
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When: Wed, Mar 15, 2017 5AM-8PM |
The Community Development and Housing Subcommittee advises the City Council on community development and housing goals, policies and budgets. This meeting will include 2017-2018 CDBG/HOME funding applicant presentations.
For more information about this event, contact Laurie Wells at 503-618-2404 or Laurie.Wells@GreshamOregon.gov.
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When: Wed, Mar 15, 2017 7PM-9PM |
The Finance Committee advises Council on City financial matters. Finance Committee meetings take place on the third Wednesday of the month in conference room 3A 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.
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Get involved, Make a difference
When: Wed, Mar 15, 2017 6:30PM-8PM |
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.
For more information about this event contact Jamie Thomes at 503-618-2842 or Jamie.Thomes@GreshamOregon.gov.
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Basic Gardening Workshop
When: Thu, Mar 16, 2017 5:30PM-7:30PM |
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.
Details: Please plan to attend all five classes.
Participants will receive a free gardening book, seeds and other goodies as available.
For more information, contact:
This class is hosted in partnership by Friends of Nadaka, Outgrowing Hunger, St. Aidans Episcopal Church and Oregon Food Bank.
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Bring Your Gloves!
When: Sat, Mar 18, 2017 9AM-12:45PM |
Ever wonder about that slow-moving channel of water running through Gresham, Fairview, and NE & N Portland? This free hands-on workshop will explore the unique character, challenges and opportunities of the Columbia Slough and its Watershed. Open to everyone interested in learning more about the Columbia Slough Watershed.
Pre-registration is required for this free workshop.
Light refreshments will be provided. Suitable for adults and teens 14 & up.
Organizer: Columbia Slough Watershed Council
Contact: Karen Carillo, 503-281-1132 or karen.carrillo@columbiaslough.org
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Come Meet The Birds
When: Sat, Mar 18, 2017 12PM-3PM |
Did you notice you only see Turkey Vultures in the metropolitan area in the spring and summer? Thats because they migrate to warmer climates in the winter, but its time to welcome them back.
Welcome Back Vulture Day is filled with fun and educational activities:
Were lucky to still have good populations of Turkey Vultures in Oregon. Around the world vultures are facing hazards in the wild and their numbers are dwindling. As Natures Recyclers, they play an important role in reducing diseaseand its up to us to help
Parking: St. Aidan's Episcopal Church parking lot next to Nadaka Nature Park located at 17405 NE Glisan Street in Gresham
For more information about this event, contact Deanna Sawtelle at 971-222-6108 or dsawtelle@audubonportland.org.
 1874 Zimmerman House. Click to Enlarge |
Spring's Almost Here!
When: Sat Mar 18, 2016 Noon-4PM |
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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Free Hands-On Event
When: Sat, Mar 18, 2017 10AM-2PM |
Join the work party and help us weed, plant flowers and create safe habitat for pollinators. The Water Resources Division is preparing a Pollinator Peace garden for spring education talks on pollinators.
The garden is the fenced area, located near the futsal court.
If you are interested in volunteering our would like additional information, please contact Keri.Handaly@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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