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Wilkes East Neighborhood 2015 Spring Newsletter IN THIS ISSUE Nadaka Nature Park, Grand Opening Habitat, Glisan Gardens Construction Reynolds Approves $125M Bond HB Lee SUN School, Improving Lives Earth Day Recycling Event, Apr 18th Gresham DMV Now At 181st & Halsey Neighborhood Clean-Up, Jun 27th

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Wilkes Community Group Special Meeting When :Tue Feb 03, 2015 6:30-8:15PM Where: Margaret Scott Elementary School Library 14700 NE Sacramento Portland OR Get Map!

Public Invited!
Wilkes Community Group is hold a Special Meeting, Tuesday Feb 3rd, 6:30PM at Margret Scott Elementary School. Neighbors are invited to attend.

Agenda

• 6:30 Introductions
• 6:35 Police Officer(s) Report
• 6:40 Street Priority Survey
• 6:45 Minutes and Treasurers Report
• 6:50 Reports: Chairs Meeting, Parks, Trains
• 7:00 Margaret Davis - United Neighbors for Reform (UNR)
• 8:05 Setting Agenda for next month
• 8:15 Adjournment and fellowship

Enjoy The Willamette River When: Thu Feb 05, 2015 9AM-5PM Where: Downtown Portland Meet at: Gresham City Hall 1333 NW Eastman Pwy Gresham, OR Get Map!

This approximately 3.5-mile hike covers both sides of the Willamette River between the Hawthorne and Burnside bridges. A short detour from the Hawthorne Bridge will take us to OMSI and the New Oregon Rail Heritage Center, where we will see four immense railroad locomotives and the railroad history of Portland and the Northwest. Admission to the Rail Museum is free; however, donations are appreciated.

• Round-trip travel: By TriMet MAX ($2 for those 65 and older)
• Difficulty: Moderate
• Elevation gain: 250 feet

After the walk we will stop at a local restaurant for lunch. Bring rain gear, warm clothing, water and a snack to eat on the hike. Sturdy walking shoes are recommended.

Help Us Remove Invasives! When: Sat Feb 07, 2015 9AM-11:30AM Where: Fairview Creek Headwater Park at West Powell Loop & SW 10th St Gresham OR Get Map!

Help restore the Grant Butte Wetlands

Rain or Shine Event
The recently built Gresham-Fairview Trail passes by the beautifully restored Fairview Creek Headwaters area, a refuge for wetland birds, amphibians and reptiles. The view is sadly obscured by a thick shroud of invasive Himalayan blackberry, and we want to open that view for your enjoyment. Come join us on the trail for two special Stewardship Saturdays and start removing these invasives, as we get the area ready for the annual Watershed Wide event on March 7.

This event is suitable for all ages.

Buy Your Valentine a Gift When: Sat Feb 07, 2015 10AM-4PM Where: 150 W Powell Blvd Gresham OR Get Map!

Art Sale and Benefit
Join 13 artists that are showing and selling their work to benefit two of our valuable community non-profit programs: Gresham VFW and the Tsuru Island Japanese Garden.

Buy your valentine a gift at this event and you will also be giving a gift to our community! View event flyer

Meet and learn more about the two community programs this sale supports:

• Gresham VFW: Is working to create a Veteran’s Community Center that will not only house support programs for our Veterans, but also have space available
  to the entire community for events, classes and more.
• Tsuru Island Japanese Garden: Located in Gresham’s Main City Park, dedicated volunteers have transformed this little island, creating a true work of art that will enhance our community for generations to come.

Coalition of Gresham Neighborhoods When: Tue Feb 10, 2015 7PM-8:30PM Where: Gresham City Hall Oregon Trail Room 1333 NW Eastman Pky Get Map!

Public welcome
The Coalition of Gresham Neighborhood Associations was formed to provide structure and support for the leadership of Gresham's neighborhood associations, enabling more effective cooperation among neighborhood associations in order to achieve desired outcomes. Goals of the Coalition include providing a public forum for the review and evaluation of issues and problems, providing education and information on specific areas such as land use, and providing a unified voice for the neighborhood associations.

The Coalition meets monthly on the second Tuesday at 7:00PM

Share Your Transit Ideas! When: "Thu Feb 12, 2015 6PM-8:30PM Where: Gresham City Hall Conference Center 1333 NW Eastman Pky Gresham OR Get Map!

The Powell-Division Transit and Development Project is holding a Hands-on Community Workshop. This is an opportunity for community members to provide thoughts and ideas on transit alternatives and options for desired neighborhood change. Attendees will be able to look at plans and ask questions of City, Metro and TriMet staff.

The open house start at 6PM; presentations and discussions begin at 6:30PM.

Help Us Remove Invasives! When: Sat Feb 14, 2015 9AM-11:30AM Where: Fairview Creek Headwater Park at West Powell Loop & SW 10th St Gresham OR Get Map!

Help restore the Grant Butte Wetlands

Rain or Shine Event
The recently built Gresham-Fairview Trail passes by the beautifully restored Fairview Creek Headwaters area, a refuge for wetland birds, amphibians and reptiles. The view is sadly obscured by a thick shroud of invasive Himalayan blackberry, and we want to open that view for your enjoyment. Come join us on the trail for two special Stewardship Saturdays and start removing these invasives, as we get the area ready for the annual Watershed Wide event on March 7.

This event is suitable for all ages.