Announcement

Get involved, Make a difference When: Thu, Nov 03, 2016 6:30PM-8:30PM Where: Gresham City Hall Barlow Trail Rm 1333 NW Eastman Pky Get Map!

The Transportation Subcommittee advises the Gresham City Council in the ongoing development of a comprehensive transportation network that will improve the safety and livability of Gresham.

For more information about this event contact Katherine Kelly at 503-618-2110 or Katherine.Kelly@GreshamOregon.gov.

Senior Assistance When: Thu, Nov 03, 2016 3PM-5PM Where: Gresham City Hall Conference Center 1333 NW Eastman Pky Get Map!

The East County Caring Community is a consortium of agencies and organizations working together to coordinate policy, programs and systems. This group meets the first Thursday of every month.

For more information about this event contact Rebecca Stavenjord at 503-314-4025 or rebecca.stavenjord@multco.us.

When: Thu, Nov 03, 2016 6:30PM-9PM Where: Mt. Hood Community College 26000 SE Stark Street Get Map!

Explore the benefits of gardening with Native plants. Discover Gresham's most common native plant communities, learn which species do well in similar growing conditions, and get tips to help them thrive. A slideshow will highlight characteristics and desired growing conditions of local favorite native groundcovers, shrubs and trees.

Advanced registration is required.

For more information about this event contact Katie Meckes at 503-222-7645 or katie@emswcd.org.

Let's Hoop It Up! When: Fri, Nov 4, 2016 6PM-10PM Where: H.B. Lee Middle School 1121 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 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.

When: Sat, Nov 05, 2016 9AM-11 am Where: St. Aidan's Episcopal Church 17045 NE Glisan Street Get Map!

Learn about the bees, flies, beetles, moths and butterflies that provide vital pollination services in urban gardens, and discover which plants can help attract and support them. We will go beyond the bloom so you can find out how to provide water, shelter, nesting and overwintering sites.

Advanced registration is required.

For more information about this event contact Katie Meckes at 503-222-7645 or katie@emswcd.org.

Let's Kick Ball! When: Sun, Nov 06, 2016 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: Mon, Nov 07, 2016 6:30PM-7:30PM Where: Gresham City Hall Conference Center 1333 NW Eastman Pky Get Map!

Have you ever wondered what style a building is? Come see a visual presentation of historic architectural styles you're likely to find in Oregon. You will see the buildings you work in or walk past every day in a new light.

Kristen Minor, a preservation planner at Peter Meijer Architect and a Historic Landmarks Commissioner in Portland, will show architectural styles from the early 1800s into the 1970s. You will increase your architectural vocabulary, learn about identifying styles, and enjoy a discussion about the built environment around us.

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

Read about the Citys Historic Resources Subcommittee.

Election Day 2016 When: Tue, Nov 08, 2016 8AM-8PM Where: United States

You must register to vote by Oct. 18.

Ballots must be received by 8:00 pm on Election Day. Postmarks do not count. Remember, you must sign your return envelope. Your ballot cannot be counted if you do not sign at the signature line on the return envelope.

For more information, visit the City's Elections page or the Multnonmah County Elections Division website.

When: Tue, Nov 08, 2016 3PM-5PM Where: Gresham City Hall Conference Center 1333 NW Eastman Pky Get Map!

Policy Development meetings are informal sessions to review programs, receive progress reports on programs or projects, or to receive other information from staff. The Council periodically holds policy development meetings jointly with citizen advisory committees to discuss policy issues.

For more information contact the City Recorder's Office at 503-618-2697.

Read more about Council meetings.

Public Welcome. Get Involved! When: Tue, Nov 08, 2016 7PM-8:30PM Where: Gresham City Hall Oregon Trail Rm 1333 NW Eastman Pky Get Map!

For more information about the Coalition of Gresham Neighborhood Associations, contact Carol Rulla, Coalition President, at 503-663-1466 or jlctr@juno.com.