When: Tue, Mar 14, 2017 5AM-8PM Where: Gresham City Hall
Conference Rm 2A and 2B
1333 NW Eastman Pky Get Map!
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.
New design for WIlkes Elementary School, 170th & Wilkes Rd, Gresham OR. Completion date: Sep 2018
Join Your Neighbors as We Kick-off the New School
When: Tues Mar 14, 2017 6PM-7PM Where: Wilkes Elementary School
17020 NE Wilkes Rd Get Map!
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
When: Wed, Mar 15, 2017 5AM-8PM Where: Gresham City Hall
Conference Rm 2A and 2B
1333 NW Eastman Pky Get Map!
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.
When: Wed, Mar 15, 2017 7PM-9PM Where: Gresham City Hall
Conference Rm 3A
1333 NW Eastman Pky Get Map!
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.
When: Wed, Mar 15, 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.
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: Sat, Mar 18, 2017 10AM-2PM Where: Vance Park
1400 SE 182nd Avenue Get Map!
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.
Rain or shine
Bring your gardening gloves.
Bring a snack and water bottle.
Refreshments and tools provided.
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.
When: Sat, Mar 18, 2017 9AM-12:45PM Where: McKinstry Company
16790 NE Mason St Get Map!
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.
Youll learn about soil & sediment in relation to water quality, how the Slough has changed over time, and what that means for fish, wildlife, people and businesses.
Explore Macroinvertebrates (water bugs) that live in the Slough. Simulate and predict aquifer conditions with an interactive groundwater model.
Test water quality through dissolved oxygen, temperature, and PH levels.
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!