Announcement

Come and Join the Fun! When: Sat, Nov 25, 2017 5PM-6:30PM Where: Arts Plaza 401 NE Second St. Get Map!

The 26th Annual Spirit of Christmas tree lighting one of the communitys most popular events rings in Greshams holiday season with a family-friendly program that includes music, photos with Santa, refreshments and the lighting of the 60-foot Ponderosa pine on the Arts Plaza.

This free, jolly holiday event is on Saturday, Nov. 25. Watch for fun activities beforehand in Historic Downtown in the afternoon leading up to the tree lighting festivities on the Arts Plaza from 5:00 - 6:30 pm. The tree is lit at 6:00 pm.

For more information, contact Event Coordinator Shannon Chisom at Shannon.Chisom@gmail.com or 503-750-3785.

Read more about the Spirit of Christmas event.

Let's Hoop It Up! When: Sat, Nov 25, 2017 8PM-12AM 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.

Let's Kick Ball! When: Sun, Nov 26, 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.

Get involved, Make a difference When: Mon, Nov 27, 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.

Get Your Green On! When: Sat, Oct 28, 2017 9AM-12PM Where: Nadaka Nature Park 17615 NE Glisan Street Get Map!

Join Friends of Nadaka to restore a healthy habitat at Nadaka Nature Park Saturday on Oct. 28 from 9:00 am to noon. We will be removing invasive species such as English Ivy from the 10-acre forested portion of the park.

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.

Activities include: Invasive Plant Removal, Litter Cleanup, Garden Weeding/Cleanup & potentially planting native plants.

Registration opens Oct. 1 at friendsofnadaka.org.

For more information about this event, contact Monica McAllister at 503-956-8558 or monica@friendsofnadaka.org.

Saturday's thru October When: Sat, Oct 28, 2017 8:30AM-2PM Where: Downtown Gresham at NW 3rd Street and NW Miller Avenue Get Map!

The Gresham Farmers Market is a community gathering place where you can stroll, shop and listen to live music. The market offers shoppers fresh, local produce, meats, cheeses, flowers, crafts, fresh food and live music.

Dont forget to bring your bag or basket from home.

For more information about the Gresham Farmers' Market contact us at 971-303-2248 or info@greshamfarmersmarket.com, or visit the Gresham Farmers' Market website.

When: Sat, Oct 28, 2017 10AM-12PM Where: Rockwood Library 17917 SE Stark St. Get Map!

Do you have clothes and other fabrics that need mending? Bring them to this workshop and learn how to repair them. Volunteers experienced in sewing will demonstrate how to repair items and then provide guidance while you repair your own. Sewing machines and hand-sewing supplies will be available, but if you want something specific for your repair (like matching thread, button, zipper, etc.), please try to bring those supplies.

For more information about this event, contact Lyndsey Runyan at lyndseyr@multco.us or 503-988-5123.

Step Back in Time When: Wed, Sep 27, 2017 3:30PM-7PM Where: Downtown Gresham 401 North Main Ave. Get Map!

Have fun with hot rods and classic cars. The nonprofit Pharaohs Street Rodders host the "Endless Summer Cruise-In" from 3:30 to 7:00 pm on Wednesdays from June through September in historic downtown Gresham across from the Gresham History Museum at 401 N. Main Ave.

There is no charge to look at the cars.

For more information visit the Pharaohs Street Rodders website.

Saturday's thru October When: Sat, Sep 30, 2017 9AM-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.

For more information call 503-912-4122 or visit the Gresham Saturday Market website.

Saturday's thru October When: Sat, Sep 30, 2017 8:30AM-2PM Where: Downtown Gresham at NW 3rd Street and NW Miller Avenue Get Map!

The Gresham Farmers Market is a community gathering place where you can stroll, shop and listen to live music. The market offers shoppers fresh, local produce, meats, cheeses, flowers, crafts, fresh food and live music.

Dont forget to bring your bag or basket from home.

For more information about the Gresham Farmers' Market contact us at 971-303-2248 or info@greshamfarmersmarket.com, or visit the Gresham Farmers' Market website.