Announcement

City of Gresham, Urban Forestry Subcommittee Meeting Oct 2015: Mon Nov 16, 2015 4:30PM-6:30PM

11/16/2015 - 4:30pm
11/16/2015 - 6:30pm
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City of Gresham, Urban Forestry Subcommittee Meeting Oct 2015: Mon Nov 16, 2015 4:30PM-6:30PM. Info here!

Get Involved, Make a Difference

When: Mon Nov 16, 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 .

Wilkes East Neighborhood, 2015 Fall Meeting: Mon Nov 16, 2015 7PM-9PM

11/16/2015 - 7:00pm
11/16/2015 - 9:00pm
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Wilkes East Neighborhood, 2015 Fall Meeting: Mon Nov 16, 2015 7:30PM. Everyone's invited! Join your Neighbors. Get involved. Make a difference! Albertina Kerr - Louise Room, 722 NE 162nd Av. Info here!

When: Mon Nov 16, 2015 7:00PM-9PM
Where: Albertina Kerr   (New location!)
Louise Room
722 NE 162nd Av
Gresham, OR
Get Map!

Neighborhood Meeting, Everyone's Invited

Join Your Neighbors. Get involved. Make a difference!

Save the date
Be sure to save Monday, Nov 16th at 7PM for the Wilkes East Neighborhood 2015 Fall Meeting. The meeting will be held at Albertina Kerr - Louise Room, 722 NE 162nd Av, Gresham OR. Get map!

Guests & Topics
Election of Officers, Rockwood Triangle Development, Reaching Out for a Better Oregon, Waterside Apartments Update, Friday Night Youth Basketball, and neighborhood news and updates.

Join the Board   Are you motivated, passionate, creative?
Become a Member-at-Large at this year's neighborhood elections. Being a Board Member is a great opportunity and experience for any neighbor, whether you’ve been on a board before or you're considering the idea for the first time. No experience required.

Who should attend?
This meeting is open to all residents and businesses in the Wilkes East Neighborhood!

Be Part Of Your Community. Plan To Attend.

Gresham Redevelopment Commission Nov 2015 Meeting: Tue Nov 17, 2015 4PM-6PM

11/17/2015 - 4:00pm
11/17/2015 - 6:00pm
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Gresham Redevelopment Commission Nov 2015 Meeting: Tue Nov 17, 2015 4PM-6PM. Info here!

Get Involved, Make a Difference

When: Tue Nov 17, 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.

City of Gresham, Council Business Meeting: Tue Nov 17, 2015 3PM-5PM

11/17/2015 - 3:00pm
11/17/2015 - 5:00pm
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City of Gresham, Council Business Meeting: Tue Nov 17, 2015 3PM-5PM. Info here!

Get Involved, Make a Difference

When: Tue Nov 17, 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.

Senior Healthy Hikers: Dry Creek Falls Hike: Tue Nov 17, 2015 9AM-5PM

11/17/2015 - 9:00am
11/17/2015 - 5:00pm
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Senior Healthy Hikers: Dry Creek Falls Hike: Tue Nov 17, 2015 9AM-5PM. Info here!

Beautiful Columbia Gorge

When: Tue Nov 17, 2015 9AM-5PM
Where: Dry Creek Falls
Meet at: Gresham City Hall
1333 NW Eastman Pwy
Gresham, OR
Get Map!

This is a 4.4-mile out-and-back hike in the Columbia River Gorge. This hike starts at the south end of the Bridge of the Gods in Cascade Locks, with part of the hike along a portion of the Pacific Crest Trail through old growth forest to a beautiful waterfall that was originally the source of water for the city. We will return on an old road through the town of Cascade Locks. Bring water, energy snacks, and a lunch to eat along the trail. Hiking boots and poles are recommended.

  • Round-trip travel: 65 miles
  • Difficulty: Moderate
  • Elevation gain: 700 feet
  • Suggested donation per hiker: $8

More Info
Contact Bob Criteser at 503-807-1160 or bocr41@gmail.com.

City of Gresham, Finance Committee Nov. 2015 Meeting: Wed Nov 18, 2015 7PM-9PM

11/18/2015 - 7:00pm
11/18/2015 - 9:00pm
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City of Gresham, Finance Committee Nov. 2015 Meeting: Wed Nov 18, 2015 7PM-9PM. Info here!

Get Involved, Make a Difference

When: Wed Nov 18, 2015 7PM-9PM
Where: Gresham City Hall
HR Training Room
1333 NW Eastman Pky
Gresham, OR
Get Map!

The Finance Committee advises Council on City financial matters. Finance Committee meetings take place on the third Wednesday of the month in the HR Training Room from 7 to 9 p.m. at Gresham City Hall.

More Info
Contact Sharron Monohon at 503-618-2890 or Sharron.Monohon@GreshamOregon.gov.

City of Gresham, Design Commission Meeting: Wed Nov 18, 2015 6:30PM-8PM

11/18/2015 - 6:30pm
11/18/2015 - 8:00pm
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City of Gresham, Design Commission Meeting: Wed Nov 18, 2015 6:30PM-8PM. Info here!

Get Involved, Make a Difference

When: Wed Nov 18, 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.

City of Gresham, Natural Resources and Sustainability Committee Nov 2015 Meeting: Thu Nov 19, 2015 6:30PM-8:30PM

11/19/2015 - 6:30pm
11/19/2015 - 8:30pm
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City of Gresham, Natural Resources and Sustainability Committee Nov 2015 Meeting: Thu Nov 19, 2015 6:30PM-8:30PM. Info here!

Get Involved, Make a Difference

When: Thu Nov 19, 2015 6:30PM-8:30PM
Where: Gresham City Hall
Room 2A
1333 NW Eastman Pky
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

More info
Contact Christa Thompson at 503-618-2525 or Christa.Thompson@GreshamOregon.gov.

MHCC Planetarium Sky Theater, Winter (Sky) Is Coming: Thu Nov 19, 2015 6-9PM

11/19/2015 - 6:00pm
11/19/2015 - 9:00pm
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MHCC Planetarium Sky Theater, Winter (Sky) Is Coming: Thu Nov 19, 2015 6-9PM. 2 showtimes. Info here!
Winter Sky
MHCC Planetarium website

Winter (Sky) Is Coming

When: Thu Nov 19, 2015
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.

Winter (Sky) Is Coming
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 Your Copy, Wilkes East Neighborhood Fall 2015 Newsletter

Wilkes East Neighborhood, Gresham Oregon USA. Diversity, Harmony, Community- Together we can make a difference. Learn more here!

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Wilkes East Neighborhood
2015 Fall Newsletter

IN THIS ISSUE

  • 64-Unit Waterside Apartment Update
  • Enhabit Fall Energy Saving Tips
  • RHS Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees
  • Nadaka Happenings Fall Edition
  • Friday Night Youth Basketball
  • Zimmerman House Holiday Tours
  • WENA Fall Meeting Nov 16th

Download your copy here. Now with clickable web links!

Newsletters are a regular publication of the Wilkes East Neighborhood Association. They are hand-delivered to over 1,500 residences and businesses in our area 3 times per year, timed to correspond with our regular meetings.

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