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City of Gresham, Community Development and Housing Subcommittee Meeting Dec 2015: Thu Dec 17, 2015 6PM-8PM

12/17/2015 - 6:00pm
12/17/2015 - 8:00pm
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City of Gresham, Community Development and Housing Subcommittee Meeting Dec 2015: Thu Dec 17, 2015 6PM-8PM. Info here!

Get Involved, Make a Difference

When: Thu Dec 17, 2015 6PM-8PM
Where: Gresham City Hall
Springwater Trail Rm
1333 NW Eastman Pky
Gresham, OR
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The Community Development and Housing Subcommittee advises the City Council on community development and housing goals, policies and budgets.

More info
Contact Laurie Wells at 503-618-2404 or Laurie.Wells@GreshamOregon.gov.

Free! Friday Night Youth Basketball, HB Lee Middle School: Fri Dec 18, 2015 6-10PM

12/18/2015 - 6:00pm
12/18/2015 - 10:00pm
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Free! Friday Night Youth Basketball, HB Lee Middle School: Fri Dec 18, 2015 6-10PM. Info here!

Let's Hoop It Up!

When: Fri Dec 18, 2015 6-10PM
Where: H.B. Lee Middle School
1121 NE 172nd Av
Gresham, OR
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Middle school and high school youth in grades 6-12 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

More Info
Contact Coach Michael Magnum at 503-975-2929

Zimmerman Heritage Farm Tours: Sat Dec 19, 2015 Noon-4PM

12/19/2015 - 12:00pm
12/19/2015 - 4:00pm
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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

Old Fashion Christmas

When: Sat Dec 19, 2015 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.

Enjoy some Christmas Cheer, Have your photo taken with Santa: Sat Dec 19, 2014 10AM-2PM

12/19/2015 - 10:00am
12/19/2015 - 2:00pm
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Enjoy some Christmas Cheer and have your photo taken with Santa: Sat Dec 19, 2015 10AM-2PM. Cider and cookies, card making and photos with Santa. Info here!

Photo's with Santa!

When: Sat Dec 19, 2015 10AM-4PM
Where: Gresham History Museum
410 N Main Av
Downtown Gresham
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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 and a Christmas Card workshop. Cider and cookies will be served.

Happy Holidays!

City of Gresham, Urban Forestry Subcommittee Meeting Nov 2015: Mon Dec 21, 2015 4:30PM-6:30PM

12/21/2015 - 4:30pm
12/21/2015 - 6:30pm
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City of Gresham, Urban Forestry Subcommittee Meeting Dec 2015: Mon Dec 21, 2015 4:30PM-6:30PM. Info here!

Get Involved, Make a Difference

When: Mon Dec 21, 2015 4:30PM-6:30PM
Where: Gresham City Hall
Springwater Trail Rm
1333 NW Eastman Pky
Gresham, OR
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The Urban Forestry Subcommittee advises the City Council and staff about tree preservation, tree species for the City’s street tree list and trees to be designated to the City’s significant tree list.

More info
Contact Tina Osterink at 503-618-2392 or .

[CANCELED] WENA Board Meeting: Mon Dec 28, 2015 6:30PM-8PM

12/28/2015 - 6:30pm
12/28/2015 - 8:00pm
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Board Meeting, fourth Monday monthly. Wilkes East Neighborhood, PO Box 536, Fairview OR 97024. Diversity, Harmony, Community -- Together we can make a difference

Neighborhood Assn Board Meeting

When: Mon Dec 28, 2015 6:30PM-8PM
(No meeting. Next meeting Jan 25, 2016)
Where: Simmons' Foster Care
17104 NE Oregon St
Portland, OR
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Board meetings are scheduled for the 4th Monday each month 6:30PM
For more information please contact: info@wilkeseastna.org

Upcoming Meetings

  • Jan 25, 2016
  • Feb 22, 2015
  • Mar 28, 2015

BOARD MEMBERS NEEDED
Are you motivated, passionate, creative?

Help shape our neighborhood. Join the Board. Become a Member-at-Large. No experience required -- just the desire to make our neighborhood a better place. Click here for details!  "Together WE can make a difference!"

Wilkes East Neighborhood
PO Box 536
Fairview, OR 97024

City of Gresham, Planning Commission Meeting: Mon Dec 28, 2015 6:30PM-9PM

12/28/2015 - 6:30pm
12/28/2015 - 9:00pm
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City of Gresham, Planning Commission Meeting: Mon Dec 28, 2015 6:30PM-9PM. Info here!

Get Involved, Make a Difference

When: Mon Dec 28, 2015 6:30PM-9PM
Where: Gresham City Hall
Springwater Trail Rm
1333 NW Eastman Pky
Gresham, OR
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The Planning Commission advises City Council on long-range, comprehensive planning and land use issues within the city.

More info
Contact Tammy Richardson at 503-618-2401 or Tammy.Richardson@GreshamOregon.gov.

Celebrate The Season, Family Fun Activities Now Thru December

2015 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!

2015 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

24th Annual Tuba Christmas Concert
Sat Dec 12, 2015 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 25nd Annual Tuba Christmas Concert in the heart of downtown. FREE! [Top]

Alpenrose Storybook Lane
Weekends, Dec 5-Dec 21, 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

2014 Christmas Ship Parade
Nightly, Dec 5-Dec 21st, Columbia River and Willamette River. The Christmas Ship Fleet averages about 55 to 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 30 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 23-Jan 02, 11AM-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
Weekends, Nov 27-28, Dec 5-6, 13-14 & 19-20. 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 27-Jan 03, 5PM-8PM, Oregon Zoo.It wouldn't be the holidays in Portland without a visit to ZooLights, returning this year with a new train route and a never-before-seen 1.5 million LED light experience. Adults $14.95/$9.95. Children (3-11) $9.95/$4.95. [Top]

WinterWonderland at PIR
Nightly, 5PM-9PM, Nov 26-Dec 27, Portland Intl Raceway Recognized as the "Largest Holiday Light Show West of the Mississippi", the 23nd 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 27-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 $10. Children (3-12) $5 [Top]

Aspen Meadows, Celebration of Lights
Nightly, Dec 13-Dec 28 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.

City of Gresham, Citizen Involvement Committee Nov 2015 Meeting: Wed Nov 04, 2015 6:30-8:30PM

11/04/2015 - 6:30pm
11/04/2015 - 8:30pm
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City of Gresham, Citizen Involvement Committee Nov 2015 Meeting: Wed Nov 04, 2015 6:30-8:30PM. Info here!

Get Involved, Make a Difference

When: Wed Nov 04, 2015 6:30-8:30PM
Where: Gresham City Hall
HR Training Rm
1333 NW Eastman Pky
Gresham, OR
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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 the Citizen Involvement Committee please contact Aaron Abrams at 503-618-2482.

More info
Contact Teresa Hall at 503-618-2871 or email Teresa.Hall@GreshamOregon.gov.

City of Gresham, Design Commission Meeting: Wed Nov 04, 2015 6:30-8PM

10/29/2015 - 6:30pm
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City of Gresham, Design Commission Meeting: Wed Nov 04, 2015 6:30-8PM. Info here!

Get Involved, Make a Difference

When: Wed Nov 04, 2015 6:30-8PMM
Where: Gresham City Hall
Oregon Trail Room
1333 NW Eastman Pky
Gresham, OR
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The Design Commission is the primary advising subcommittee to the City Council on design excellence for the built environment of the city.

More info
Contact Jamie Thomes at 503-618-2842 or Jamie.Thomes@GreshamOregon.gov.

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