Announcement

Get Involved, Make a Difference When: Wed Dec 09, 2015 6:30PM-8:30PM (This meeting is cancelled) Where: Gresham City Hall Oregon Trail Rm 1333 NW Eastman Pky Gresham, OR Get Map!

The Gresham Redevelopment Commission Advisory Committee (GRDCAC) meets monthly on the second Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.

The GRDCAC advises the Gresham Redevelopment Commission (GRDC) on the implementation of urban renewal plans.

More info
Contact Cecille Turley, Urban Renewal Program Technician, at 503-618-2545 or Cecille.Turley@GreshamOregon.gov.

Zimmerman Christmas event. Click to enlarge

Celebrate the Season When: Thu Dec 10, 2015 3PM-7PM Where: Zimmerman House 17111 NE Sandy Blvd Gresham OR Get Map!

If you've enjoyed the Zimmerman House during the day, you should see her at night!

Journey Back In Time
The historic Zimmerman House was built in 1874 and was home to three generations of the Zimmerman Family. Their furnishings and personal articles remain in this two-story Victorian home, including children’s toys, games, Christmas postcards, and winter clothing. This annual evening tour will be held on Tuesday, December 8th and December 10th from 2pm-7pm.

Please reserve the time you’d like to visit the house, and give yourself approximately 45 minutes to explore both floors of this heritage home.

Parking is extremely limited, so please consider carpooling.

Admission is free, but the suggested donation for this special event is $5 per person for ages 18 and older.
Read more about the Zimmerman House.

Let's Hoop It Up! When: Fri Dec 11, 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).
• 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

Farm Fresh Produce! When: Fri Dec 11, 2015 2PM-6PM Where: Rockwood Building 124 NE 181st Gresham OR Get map!

The Rockwood Farmers Market is a community-focused market featuring fresh produce from local farms in a welcoming and vibrant atmosphere. WIC, SNAP and Farm Direct coupons are accepted. Use your EBT funds at the market and we'll match the first $10 so you have even more money to spend on fresh fruits and vegetables to bring home! The Market is a collaboration of Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon’s Interfaith Food & Farms Partnership and the Rockwood Co-op.

Winter Schedule

• Fri Jan 08, 2016
• Fri Feb 12, 2016

Visit the Rockwood Farmers Market website or Facebook page.

Photo's with Santa! When: Sat Dec 12, 2015 10AM-4PM Where: Gresham History Museum 410 N Main Av Downtown Gresham Get Map!

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!

Sounds of the Season When: Sat Dec 12, 2015 1:30PM-3PM Where: Pioneer Courthouse Square 701 SW 6th Av Downtown Portland Get Map! Cost: FREE

Great Family Fun!
Sat, Dec 12, 2015 1:30-3:00PM, Pioneer Courthouse Square. Downtown will pulse with the melodic sounds of big brass as over 250 tubas play in unison for the 25th Annual Tuba Christmas Concert in the heart of downtown.
Don't miss this holiday event!

Play a Tuba? Join the Fun!
If you would like to learn more about participating in Tuba Christmas click here, To register, click here

Get Involved, Make a Difference When: Mon Dec 14, 2015 6:30PM-9PM Where: Gresham City Hall Springwater Trail Rm 1333 NW Eastman Pky Gresham, OR Get Map!

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.

Get Involved, Make a Difference When: Tue Dec 15, 2015 3PM-5PM Where: Gresham City Hall Council Chambers 1333 NW Eastman Pky 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. For more information contact the City Recorder at 503-618-2697.

More info
Read more about Council meetings.

Get Involved, Make a Difference When: Tue Dec 15, 2015 4PM-6PM Where: Gresham City Hall Council Chamber 1333 NW Eastman Pky Gresham, OR Get Map!

The Gresham Redevelopment Commission (GRDC) meets monthly on the third Tuesday immediately following adjournment of the 3 p.m. Gresham City Council meeting.

GRDC meetings allow necessary Rockwood-West Gresham Urban Renewal business to be dealt with, such as budget adoption, grant awards, public hearings, resolutions, etc.

For more information, please contact Cecille Turley, Urban Renewal Program Technician, at 503-618-2545 or Cecille.Turley@GreshamOregon.gov.

Get Involved, Make a Difference When: Wed Dec 16, 2015 6:30PM-8PM Where: Gresham City Hall Oregon Trail Room 1333 NW Eastman Pky 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.

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