When: Fri Dec 18, 2015 6-10PM Where: H.B. Lee Middle School
1121 NE 172nd Av
Gresham, OR Get Map!
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).
When: Sat Dec 19, 2015 Noon-4PM Where: Zimmerman Park
17111 NE Sandy Blvd
Gresham, OR Get Map!
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.
When: Mon Dec 21, 2015 4:30PM-6:30PM Where: Gresham City Hall
Springwater Trail Rm
1333 NW Eastman Pky
Gresham, OR Get Map!
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 .
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 Get Map!
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
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Wilkes East Neighborhood
PO Box 536
Fairview, OR 97024
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!
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]
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]
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]
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]
When: Wed Nov 04, 2015 6:30-8:30PM Where: Gresham City Hall
HR Training Rm
1333 NW Eastman Pky
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 the Citizen Involvement Committee please contact Aaron Abrams at 503-618-2482.
Thank You!
Wilkes East Neighborhood would like express our gratitude to the following for their generous contributions & continued support:
• Jazzy Bagels, Main St & Powell
• Parkrose Hardware, 106th & Sandy
• Growers Outlet, 162nd & Glisan
• SOLV, Bringing Oregon together
• Albertsons, 181st & Glisan
• And, all the many volunteers!