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 .
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 BoardAre 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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Got a story to share?
Wilkes East residents are encouraged to submit articles for the newsletter. Articles should be limited to 300 words and may be subject to editing. Send articles by email to: info@wilkeseastna.org, or by postal mail to: PO Box 536 • Fairview, OR 97024.
Volunteers Needed
Newsletters are hand-delivered to Wilkes East residents and businesses by neighborhood volunteers. There are usually routes that need delivery people. Routes are small and many. We can use your help. To volunteer contact: info@wilkeseastna.org.
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!