Announcement

Gang Prevention Summit When: Thu May 01, 2014 10-11:30AM Where: Gresham City Hall 1333 NW Eastman Pky Gresham, OR Get Map!

You're invited!
Join Mayor Shane Bemis, Gresham City Council, Police Chief Craig Junginger, Multnomah County District Attorney Rod Underhill and other community leaders to learn about gang activity in Gresham and our collaborative approach to improve public safety and livability.

Eta Carinae. MHCC Planetarium website

Unstable Stars When: Tue May 06, 2014 Show Times: 6PM, 7:15PM, 8:30PM Where: Mt Hood Community College Planetarium Sky Theater 26000 SE Stark St Gresham, OR Get Map!

Admission $2. MHCC students are admitted free.
The Sky Theater is wheelchair accessible.

Unstable Stars
Join us for a tour of the night sky where you'll whiz through universe from the comfort of your seat!

There are three shows this evening, with start times at 6:00PM, 7:15PM and 8:30PM.

The Mt. Hood Community College (MHCC) Planetarium opens the year with more great public shows, a move to a new night and a 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.

Over 90 vendors • Local Farm Fresh Produce, Fruits & Berries • Crafts • Fine Art • Artisan Foods • Unique Services • Music • Fun

Located in the NE corner of the Gresham Kmart parking lot at Eastman Parkway and NW Burnside Road with plenty of convenient parking. Open every Saturday now through Oct. 25. Accepting SNAP and WIC.

Kid's Helmet Giveaway! When: Sat May 10, 2014 9AM-2PM Where: NW Miller & Third St Historic Downtown Gresham, OR Get Map!

Look for the Transportation Planning booth at the Gresham Farmers Market from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Gresham is partnering with the Oregon Nurses Association to provide free children's bike helmets and bike safety information. Helmets are limited to stock on hand, and children need to be present to be fit.

The Grotto to Rocky Butte When: Sat May 10, 2014 9AM-11AM Meet: The Grotto parking lot 8840 NE Skidmore 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 10th through September 28th 2013.

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!

Opening Weekend! Every Saturday thru October When: Every Saturday, 8:30AM-2PM Where: NW Miller & Third St Historic Downtown Gresham, OR Get Map!

Fresh & Local
Shoppers will find all-natural meats and cheeses, fresh-picked produce, nursery stock and fresh-cut flowers, hand-crafted jewelry, soaps, artwork, and much more. Live music and food are always part of the market.

Located on Northwest Miller Avenue between Second and Third Street 8:30AM to 2PM each Saturday now through Oct. 25.

Gresham Historical Society. Click to view.

Let's Go Walking! When: Sat May 10, 2014 11AM-12:45PM 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. The tour leaves the museum at 11 a.m. and weaves around the Historic Downtown area, covering about a mile and lasting around an hour-and-a-half. There is no charge for the tour, but donations are always welcome and very much appreciated (suggested donation is $5). Free parking is available in the lot behind the museum. Tours leave rain or shine, so if it's drizzly, grab an umbrella and come on down.

Stop By On Your Bike When: Fri May 16, 2014 6:30AM-8:30AM Where: Various Locations (below) Gresham OR

Free Breakfast Treats
To celebrate Bike Month, volunteers will be giving out free breakfast items for all riders who stop by one of our three locations along Gresham's biking routes. Look for us at:

• Main City Park and Springwater Trail Junction Get Map
• Springwater Trail at Gresham-Fairview Trail Get Map
• 181st Ave. at Sandy Blvd. Get Map

Over 90 vendors • Local Farm Fresh Produce, Fruits & Berries • Crafts • Fine Art • Artisan Foods • Unique Services • Music • Fun

Located in the NE corner of the Gresham Kmart parking lot at Eastman Parkway and NW Burnside Road with plenty of convenient parking. Open every Saturday now through Oct. 25. Accepting SNAP and WIC.