Announcement

Get Involved, Make A Difference When: Tue May 03, 2016 6PM-8PM Where: Gresham City Hall Council Chambers 1333 NW Eastman Parkway Gresham, OR Get Map!

Regular Council meetings allow necessary City business to be dealt with, such as citizen recognition, citizen advisory committee reports, bid awards, resolutions, ordinances, public hearings, etc. Regular Council meetings are streamed live on the City's website at GreshamOregon.gov/Videos.

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

Read more about Council meetings.

Andromeda MHCC Planetarium website

Rare Transit of Mercury Across the Sun! When: Tue May 03, 2016 Show Times: 6PM, 7:15PM Where: Mt Hood Community College Planetarium Sky Theater 26000 SE Stark St Gresham, OR Get Map!

Admission $5. MHCC students $2.
The Sky Theater is wheelchair accessible.

Rare Transit of Mercury Across the Sun!
Join us for a tour of the night sky where you'll whiz through universe from the comfort of your seat! 2 shows starting at 6:00PM, 7:15PM.

The Mt. Hood Community College (MHCC) Planetarium invites you enjoy another year of great public shows using their state-of-the-art digital star projection system.

Each show is presented under a realistic representation of the night sky, featuring the latest galactic, stellar and planetary images. Visitors are encouraged to ask questions during each program. Children are welcome to attend.

Get Involved, Make A Difference When: Wed May 04, 2016 10AM-6PM Where: Gresham City Hall 1333 NW Eastman Parkway Gresham, OR Get Map!

The City has partnered with the Red Cross to offer BPA-free, three-gallon water containers at a discount to Gresham utility account holders at just $5 per bottle (retail value is $15), which will be added to your utility bill. Supplies are limited and customers may order one bottle per account.

You must pre-order your water bottle prior to picking one up at this event. Read more about this water bottle offer.

For more information about this program contact Robin Pederson at 503-618-2130 or Robin.Pederson@GreshamOregon.gov.

Get Involved, Make A Difference When: Wed May 04, 2016 6:30PM-8PM Where: Gresham City Hall Council Chambers 1333 NW Eastman Parkway Gresham, OR Get Map!

The Design Commission is the primary advising subcommittee to the City Council on design excellence for the built environment of the city.

For more information about this event contact Jamie Thomes at 503-618-2842 or Jamie.Thomes@GreshamOregon.gov.

Join The Fun! When: Wed May 04, 2016 9AM-10AM Where: Center for the Arts Plaza to Dexter McCarty Middle School Gresham, OR Get Map!

Join City staff and volunteers for an organized ride to Dexter McCarty Middle School. The group will meet at the Gresham Arts Plaza (488 NE 3rd, Downtown Gresham) on Wednesday, May 4 at 9 a.m. All students who walk, bike or skate to school are eligible for prizes. Please visit the Transportation Safety page for more information on this event.

For questions, please contact Tina Osterink at 503-618-2392 or Tina.Osterink@GreshamOregon.gov.

Get Involved, Make A Difference When: Wed May 04, 2016 6:30PM-8:30PM Where: Gresham City Hall HR Training Room 1333 NW Eastman Parkway Gresham, OR Get Map!

The Citizen Involvement Committee advises the Council on the development, implementation and maintenance of programs designed to facilitate citizen involvement, engagement and to foster a deliberative process between residents and the City.

For more information about this event contact Aaron Abrams at 503-618-2482 or Aaron.Abrams@GreshamOregon.gov.

Get Involved, Make A Difference When: Thu May 05, 2016 3PM-5PM Where: Gresham City Hall Conference Center 1333 NW Eastman Parkway Gresham, OR 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.

Get Involved, Make A Difference When: Thu May 05, 2016 6:30PM-8:30PM Where: Gresham City Hall Room 2A 1333 NW Eastman Pkwy. Gresham, OR Get Map!

The Natural Resources and Sustainability Committee advises the Gresham City Council on policy development matters and actions related to the protection, restoration and enhancement of:

• Natural resources
• Watershed health
• Water quality
• Fish and wildlife habitat
• Urban tree canopy
• Provision of public health
• Development, improvement and expansion of city parks, trails, and green space for present and future generations

For more information about this event contact Keri Handaly at 503-618-2525 or Keri.Handaly@GreshamOregon.gov.

Nature Park Storytime When: Thu May 05, 2016 10AM-11AM Where: Nadaka Nature Park 17615 NE Glisan Street Gresham, OR Get Map!

Parents and children ages 2-5 are invited to enjoy a short story, craft and guided nature hike at Nadaka Nature Park. Watch birds fly overhead, search for hidden animal homes and learn about local trees and flowers.

This event will take place rain or shine, so pull on those boots and join us.

There is a $3 suggested donation per child; no charge for adults at time of event.

Meet at the picnic structure.

Register to attend this event.

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

Get Involved, Make A Difference When: Thu May 05, 2016 4:45PM-6PM Where: Gresham City Hall Conference Room 3A 1333 NW Eastman Parkway Gresham, OR Get Map!

The Gresham Art Committee is a volunteer committee that oversees the installment of visual arts exhibits in the City of Gresham Visual Arts Gallery and assists with the acquisition of art throughout City facilities. The committee also advises the City in arts and culture-related activities.

For more information about this event contact Kathy Kollenburn at 503-618-2171 or Kathy.Kollenburn@GreshamOregon.gov.