Announcement

City of Gresham Coalition of Gresham Neighborhood Associations Dec. 2016 Meeting: Tue, Dec 13, 2016 7PM-8:30PM

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City of Gresham Coalition of Gresham Neighborhood Associations Dec. 2016 Meeting: Tue, Dec 13, 2016 7PM-8:30PM. Public Welcome. Get Involved!. Info here!

Public Welcome. Get Involved!

When: Tue, Dec 13, 2016 7PM-8:30PM
Where: Gresham City Hall
Oregon Trail Rm
1333 NW Eastman Pky
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For more information about the Coalition of Gresham Neighborhood Associations, contact Carol Rulla, Coalition President, at 503-663-1466 or jlctr@juno.com.

Gresham Redevelopment Commission Advisory Committee Meeting: Wed, Dec 14, 2016 6:30PM-7:30PM

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Gresham Redevelopment Commission Advisory Committee Meeting: Wed, Dec 14, 2016 6:30PM-7:30PM. Get involved, Make a difference. Info here!

Get involved, Make a difference

When: Wed, Dec 14, 2016 6:30PM-7:30PM
Where: Gresham City Hall
Oregon Trail Rm
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The Gresham Redevelopment Commission Advisory Committee (GRDCAC) meets as needed on the second Wednesday of the month at 6:30 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 Cecille Turley, Urban Renewal Program Technician, at 503-618-2545 or Cecille.Turley@GreshamOregon.gov.

City of Gresham Historic Resources Subcommittee Meeting: Wed, Dec 14, 2016 6PM-7PM

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City of Gresham Historic Resources Subcommittee Meeting: Wed, Dec 14, 2016 6PM-7PM. . Info here!

When: Wed, Dec 14, 2016 6PM-7PM
Where: Gresham City Hall
Barlow Trail Rm
1333 NW Eastman Pky
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The Historic Resources Subcommittee maintains an inventory of historic landmarks in Gresham, reviews and recommends a decision on proposed actions to alter or demolish structures on the adopted inventory, and participates in special projects and events that increase public awareness or provide education on historic preservation.

For more information about this event contact Ann Pytynia at 503-618-2859 or Ann.Pytynia@GreshamOregon.gov.

New! Winterville at Zimmerman Heritage Farm: Thu-Sun Dec 15-18, 2016 6PM-10PM

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New! Winterville at Zimmerman Heritage Farm. Lights, carols, food vendors, beer & cider garden. Photos with Santa. Family fun! Thu-Sun Dec 15-18, 2016 6PM-10PM

Portland's New, Unique Holiday Celebration Back in Time!

When: Thu-Sun Dec 15-18, 2016 6PM-10PM
Where: Zimmerman Park
17111 NE Sandy Blvd
Gresham, OR
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Prices
$12- Adults
$8- 12yrs and younger

WinterVille at the Zimmerman Heritage Farm, a brand new holiday festival taking place at the old, historic Zimmerman Heritage Farmhouse near 174th and Sandy Blvd. It features local performances by high school choirs such as Parkrose’ Debonaires choir, a winter beer and cider garden for guests twenty one and over, tours through the beautifully decorated Zimmerman House, local food and craft vendors, a children’s craft area along with free photos with Santa for children.

East County Historical Organization and Treadway Events have partnered to bring this brand new, community event to the area in hopes of bringing the community together and raising money for the East County Historical Organization– a 501(c)3 organization. WinterVille is open eight nights starting December 8th. It continues the 9th-11th and 15th-18th. Thursdays and Sundays the event is open from 6:00pm-9:30pm and on Friday’s and Saturday, 6:00pm-10:00pm. Adult admission is $12 and Child admission (including a free photo with Santa) is $8. $2 off coupons will be available at local Parkrose and Gresham businesses along with our social media pages.

In addition to the activities taking place at WinterVille at the Zimmerman Heritage Farm, we’re running a toy and food drive benefiting Toy and Joy Makers and SnowCap Community Charities. We’re offering a $2 discount to those who donate a canned food item or new, unwrapped toy.

City of Gresham Friday Night Basketball: Fri, Dec 16, 2016 6PM-10PM

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City of Gresham Friday Night Basketball: Fri, Dec 16, 2016 6PM-10PM. Let's Hoop It Up!. Info here!

Let's Hoop It Up!

When: Fri, Dec 16, 2016 6PM-10PM
Where: H.B. Lee Middle School
1121 NE 172nd Ave.
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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.

  • 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:

  • 6-8 p.m. for grades 6-8
  • 8-10 p.m. for grades 9-12

Registration form

For more information, contact Coach Michael Magnum at 503-975-2929.

Zimmerman Heritage Farm Tours: Sat Dec 17, 2016 Noon-4PM

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Zimmerman Heritage Farm. A delightful Victorian era farmhouse built in 1874. A lasting vestige of East Multnomah County's agricultural roots. Gresham OR. Fairview-Rockwood-Wilkes Historical Society. Info here!
1874 Zimmerman House. Click to Enlarge

Season's Greetings

When: Sat Dec 17, 2016 Noon-4PM
Where: Zimmerman Park
17111 NE Sandy Blvd
Gresham, OR
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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.

Celebrate The Season, Family Fun Activities Now Thru December 2016

2017 Portland area Holiday Activity Guide. Fun for the entire family! Storybooklane, Train rides, Christmas ships, Colorful lights, 250+ Tuba Concert on the Square and much more. Info here!

2016 Holiday Activities

Looking for fun things to do with family or friends? Revel in the holiday spirit with these events and activities. Be sure to check-out our last link for an extensive list of Holiday happenings!

250+ Tuba Concert on the Square

27th Annual Tuba Christmas Concert
Sat Dec 09, 2016 1:30-3PM, Pioneer Courthouse Square. Downtown will pulse with the melodic sounds of big brass as over 250 tubas play in unison for the 27th Annual Tuba Christmas Concert in the heart of downtown. FREE! [Top]

Alpenrose Storybook Lane
Weekends, Dec 1-Dec 17, Fri 3-6PM, Sat-Sun 11AM-6PM, 6149 SW Shattuck. A family tradition for more than fifty years. Alpenrose's old western town is transformed into a winter wonderland in nostalgic Storybook Lane. Visit with Santa. Bring a donation for Oregon Food Bank. FREE! [Top]

Alpenrose Storybooklane, Portland OR

Christmas ships, Portland OR

2016 Christmas Ship Parade
Nightly, Dec 1-Dec 21st, Columbia River and Willamette River. The Christmas Ship Fleet averages 60+ boats between the two Columbia River and Willamette River fleets. Both fleets will be out most every night. Visit the website for schedule details. FREE! [Top]

Lights on Peacock Lane
Nightly, Dec 15-Dec 31 6PM-11PM, SE 40th & Stark. Since the 1920s, each house on Peacock Lane has been decorating for Christmas. Tudors style houses are adorned with sparkling lights, nativity scenes, rotating Christmas trees plus Santa, Frosty and the gang. FREE! [Top]

Peacock Lane, Portland OR

Pittock Mansion Christmas, Portland OR

Pittock Mansion Christmas
Daily, Nov 20-Dec 31, 10AM-4PM, Pittock Mansion, 3229 NW Pittock Home to Portland pioneers Henry and Georgiana Pittock, pioneer owners of the Oregonian newpaper, this beautiful mansion is decorated will all the splendor of the holiday season. Adults $11. Children six and under free. [Top]

Portland's Holiday Express
2017 Tickets Sold Out. Watch us from Oaks Park!
Weekends, Nov-Dec. Holiday Express trains leave from the Oaks Station at Oaks Amusement Park. Join Santa on a steam powered railroad adventure along the scenic Willamette River. Tickets $19-$16 adult, $12.50-$9.50 children (under 12), $58-$46 Family 4 pack. 40 minutes. Visit ORHF website for tickets. [Top]

Holiday Express train rides, Portland OR

Oregon Zoolignts, Portland OR

Oregon ZooLights
Nightly, Nov 24 -Jan 07, 5PM-9PM, Oregon Zoo.It wouldn't be the holidays in Portland without a visit to ZooLights, returning this year train rides and over a 1.5 million LED light experience. Adults $14.95/$9.95. Children (3-11) $9.95/$4.95. [Top]

WinterWonderland at PIR
Nightly, 5:30PM-9:30PM, Nov 24-Dec 26, Portland Intl Raceway Recognized as the "Largest Holiday Light Show West of the Mississippi", the 25th annual Winter Wonderland will grab your attention with glimmers and glows around every corner. $20 car. [Top]

Winter Wonderland at PIR, Portland OR

Grotto Festival of Lights, Portland OR

The Grotto: Festival of Lights
Nightly, 5PM-9:30PM Nov 25-Dec 30th, 8840 NE Skidmore 500,000 lights, 150 performances, petting zoo, carolers and more. The Grotto’s Christmas Festival of Lights is the largest Christmas choral festival in the world. Adult $11. Children (3-12) $6 [Top]

Aspen Meadows, Celebration of Lights
Nightly, Dec 09-Dec 26 5PM-11PM, , 24232 S. Upper Highland Rd, 150,000 lights, carolers, interactive children’s area,miniature train village, warm refreshments and more. Oregon Food Bank donations accepted. FREE! [Top]

Aspen Meadows, Celebration of Lights, Colton OR. Just 40 minutes SE of downtown Gresham.

Enjoy some Christmas Cheer, Have your photo taken with Santa: Sat Dec 17, 2016 10AM-2PM

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Enjoy some Christmas Cheer and have your photo taken with Santa: Sat Dec 17, 2016 10AM-2PM. Cider and cookies, card making and photos with Santa. Info here!

Photo's with Santa!

When: Sat Dec 17, 2016 10AM-2PM
Where: Gresham History Museum
410 N Main Av
Downtown Gresham
Get Map!

Come Join Us!

Haven't you heard? Santa Claus is taking time out of his busy schedule to drop by the Gresham History Museum to take photos with our visitors!

The Museum will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m for photos with Santa, enjoy hot cider and cookies, plus a craft table and a fully stocked gift shop to supply your holiday shopping needs.

Dates and Times
Nov 26, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Nov 27, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Dec 03, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Dec 10, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Dec 17, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Dec 18, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Pricing
4"x6" print: $10
8"x10" print: $20 (digital copy included with purchase)
High-res digital copy: $10
4"x6" print AND high-res digital file: $13

Happy Holidays!

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

Enjoy some Christmas Cheer, Have your photo taken with Santa: Sat Dec 18, 2016 10AM-1PM

12/18/2016 - 10:00am
12/18/2016 - 1:00pm
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Enjoy some Christmas Cheer and have your photo taken with Santa: Sat Dec 18, 2016 10AM-1PM. Cider and cookies, card making and photos with Santa. Info here!

Photo's with Santa!

When: Sat Dec 18, 2016 10AM-1PM
Where: Gresham History Museum
410 N Main Av
Downtown Gresham
Get Map!

Come Join Us!

Haven't you heard? Santa Claus is taking time out of his busy schedule to drop by the Gresham History Museum to take photos with our visitors!

The Museum will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m for photos with Santa, enjoy hot cider and cookies, plus a craft table and a fully stocked gift shop to supply your holiday shopping needs.

Dates and Times
Nov 26, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Nov 27, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Dec 03, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Dec 10, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Dec 17, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Dec 18, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Pricing
4"x6" print: $10
8"x10" print: $20 (digital copy included with purchase)
High-res digital copy: $10
4"x6" print AND high-res digital file: $13

Happy Holidays!

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

City of Gresham Sunday Afternoon Futsal: Sun, Dec 18, 2016 11AM-1PM

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City of Gresham Sunday Afternoon Futsal: Sun, Dec 18, 2016 11AM-1PM. Let's Kick Ball!. Info here!

Let's Kick Ball!

When: Sun, Dec 18, 2016 11AM-1PM
Where: Friends of the Children
424 NE 172nd Ave.
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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.

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