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Located in the NE corner of the Gresham KMart parking lot bordered by Eastman Pky and NW Burnside Rd

Gresham Historical Society. Click to view.

Let's Go Walking! When: Sat May 16, 2015 11AM-12:30PM Where: Meet at Gresham History Museum 410 N Main Av Downtown Gresham Get Map!

Join us for a guided walking tour of Historic Downtown Gresham. This tour is fast-paced and weaves around the Historic Downtown area, covering about a mile and lasting around an hour-and-a-half. The tour group will meet at the Gresham History Museum shortly before 11AM Tours will take place rain or shine, so if it's drizzly, grab an umbrella and come on down.

Parking is available in the lot behind the museum. The suggested donation for this tour is $5 -$10.

RSVP by May 14, 2015 by calling the museum at 503-661-0347 or emailing us at greshamhistorical@gmail.com

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Slabtown When: Sat May 16, 2015 9AM-11AM Meet: The Fields Park NW Overton St and 10th Ave Get Map! Cost: Free

Let's Go Walking!
Join us on another great Ten Toe Express walk throughout inner-city Portland sponsored by the Portland Bureau of Transportation. The Ten Toe Express program is a series of guided walks held Thursdays @ 6PM and Saturdays @ 9AM from May 07th through September 19th 2015.

Each easy and informal Ten Toe Express walk explores the area neighborhood, architecture and unique history. Walk takes about 2 hours, cover 2-4 miles and are open to all ages and skill levels. Did we mention it's free!

Let's Ride Bikes When: Sun May 17, 2015 10AM-1PM Meet: Main City Park 219 S Main Ave Springwater Trail Entrance Gresham, OR Get map!

Adult Fun!
This group bike ride for experienced riders will meet in Main City Park at the Springwater Corridor junction and departs at 10 a.m. on Sunday, May 17. Join other experienced riders on a 30-mile ride in the Gresham/Troutdale/Sandy River area (see route map). The group will take a break along the route where food or drinks may be purchased.

Read more about Bike Month in Gresham.

Neighborhood Assn Board Meeting When: Mon May 18, 2015 6:30PM-8PM (CANCELLED) 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

• Jun 22, 2015
• Jul 27, 2015
• Aug 24, 2015

Wilkes East Neighborhood
PO Box 536
Fairview, OR 97024

Creating a Win-Win Outcome When: Tue May 19, 2015 6PM-8PM Where: Troutdale Police Dept 234 SW Kendall Ct Troutdale, OR Get Map

Through understanding interests and positions, this free two-hour training will build on participants' knowledge of negotiation and how to utilize interests to create a win-win outcome. Participants will be actively engaged throughout the training with the help of experts, who will provide coaching through hands-on practice.

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Join the fun on the plaza! When: Fri May 29, 2015 3PM-8PM           Sat May 30, 2015 10AM-4PM Where: Plaza del Sol 18535 SE Stark St Gresham OR Get Map!

Everyone's Invited!
Join us May 29th & 30th for Rock the Block, an engaging, family-oriented community celebration.

• Fri May 29
  Free! Feast of Nations 6:30PM
  Farmers Market 3PM-7PM
• Sat May 30
  Kids Parade 12PM
  Free! Kids Lunch 12:30PM

Are you coming out to the Rock the Block Kids Parade on Saturday, May 30th at noon? Special guests include Multnomah County Commissioner Loretta Smith, author Mitchell Jackson, SEI Drumline and Dancers, Rojo and Smokey the Therapy Llamas, Portland Farmers Mobile Bike Market and many more! Each child participating will receive a rainbow hand kite, balloon, lei, t-shirt, backpack and a book!

Rock the Block provides a forum for the community to connect to youth activity and resource providers in the area and thrive on an ongoing basis. Festival Poster

Read more about Rock the Block as well as event volunteer opportunities.

Beautiful Views! When: Thu Apr 02, 2015 8:30AM-5PM Where: Columbia River Gorge Meet at: Gresham City Hall 1333 NW Eastman Pwy Gresham, OR Get Map!

This will be a five-mile hike in the Columbia River Gorge east of White Salmon, Wash. We should see wildflowers and beautiful views of the river and mountains. Please bring lunch to eat on the trail. There is a new trailhead here, with ample parking and restrooms. You will need hiking boots and long pants, as there are ticks and poison oak along the trail. Walking poles are also recommended.

• Round-trip travel: 120 miles
• Difficulty: Strenuous
• Elevation gain: 1,200 feet
• Suggested donation per hiker: $12

Nadaka Nature Park, Gresham OR New Picnic Shelter. Click to enlarge

Join the Festivities! When: Sat Apr 04, 2015 10AM-12PM Where: Nadaka Nature Park 17600 NE Glisan Gresham, OR Get Map! Rain or Shine Event

Let's Celebrate!
Join us for the official opening of Gresham's newest natural play area and community garden on the south two acres of Nadaka Nature Park. The Audubon Society of Portland’s Education Birds will be present and teaming up with Slough School to provide environmental education. Nature play expert from ONPLAY will be demonstrating the possibilities the nature play area can provide. Public officials and project partners will be there to say a few words about Nadaka.

The event will feature free information, demonstrations and refreshments.

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Rain or Shine! When: Sat Apr 04, 2015 11AM-1:30PM Where: Greater Gresham Baptist Church 3848 NE Division St Gresham, OR Get Map!

Family Friendly Event!
Join us for an Easter Eggstravaganza, a free, family-friendly event with baskets, Peter Cottontail, games, prizes and treats galore. Lunch will also be available for purchase.

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