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State of the City AddressWhen: Thu Feb 13, 2014 6:30PM |
Plan to Attend
Mayor Shane Bemis will deliver the annual State of the City address before City Council, community leaders and citizens starting at 6:30PM Thursday, Feb. 13, at Gresham High School in the auditorium. A reception before the address starts at 6PM. The public is invitied to attend.
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Give Blood, Get a Bucket*
When :Sat Feb 15, 2014 |
Give The Gift Of Life
Join the American Red Cross and Glendoveer Golf & Tennis for an 'After Valentine's Day' Blood Drive, Saturday Feb 15th! We would L<3VE for the community to join in and make a difference! * All presenting donors will receive a voucher for a large bucket of golf balls at the driving range.
To schedule your appointment or for more information call Teresa Rodriguez at (503) 475-6405.
 1874 Zimmerman House. Click to Enlarge |
Say Goodbye to Winter
When: Sat Feb 15, 2014 10AM-3PM |
A delightful 1874 Victorian farmhouse
Take a step back into history at the Zimmerman House, a Victorian era farmhouse, built in 1874 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This beautiful farmhouse is a perfect reflection of typical Columbia River dairy farm life in the late 1800s. The Zimmerman Heritage Farm is a unique cultural education and recreational resource that is being created for the benefit of the public on a 5.98-acre historic site in Gresham, Oregon.
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Let's go walkingWhen: Wed Feb 19, 2014 10AM-3PM |
This three-mile walk begins at the Multnomah Arts Center. We'll walk through Multnomah Village to Gabriel Park along paved gravel and natural trails that lead to the Southwest Community Center. After a short break at the center, walk the woodsy trails along a creek to a community garden before heading back to town. The group will stop for lunch at Marco’s Café before returning to cars.
Sturdy walking shoes are recommended.
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CPR / AED TrainingWhen: Sat Feb 22, 2014 9AM-12PM |
Are You Prepared?
Would you know what to do in a cardiac, breathing or first aid emergency? The right answer could help you save a life.
Every minute without CPR following sudden cardiac arrest, the probability of survival reduces by 7-10% per minute. Attend this training provided by Gresham firefighters and learn the most up-to-date CPR techniques, as well as hands-on training using an Automated External Defibrillator (AED).
Register Today! Don't put this off another minute.
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Creekside RestorationWhen: Sat Feb 22, 2014 1AM-12PM |
Assist Columbia Slough Watershed Council’s SERVE (Students Engaged in Restoring Vital Ecosystems) program at this Stewardship Saturday event. The SERVE program exposes local students to hands-on restoration work in the Slough watershed, and now you can help! Improve water quality and habitat conditions by planting and mulching native plant species along Wilkes Creek. Volunteers will also assist in park clean up, fence removal and the management of invasive plant species. Register Today!
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Vision, Hearing, DentalWhen: Sat Feb 22, 2014 10AM-2PM |
Source: The Oregonian, Feb 07, 2014
February is National Children's Dental Health Month
The Multnomah Dental Society will host its annual Free Children's Health Fair, Saturday, Feb. 22 from 10AM to 2PM at Reynolds Middle School at 1200 NE 201st Av in Fairview.
Health professionals will offer dental treatments, immunizations, vision checks, hearing screenings and several other services for kids at no charge. Families can receive information on the Oregon Health Plan and other healthcare topics, nutrition, Head Start early education, fire safety and other programs.
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Third Angle String QuartetWhen: Sun Feb 23, 2014 4PM |
Ernest Bloch: The Man and His Music
Swiss-born composer Ernest Bloch was first and foremost known around the world for his music, blending a variety of musical influences, including Jewish, Swiss, and Native American. In later years, Bloch lived on the Oregon coast, and was inspired by its natural beauty. Bloch’s works are still being performed to this day. Bloch was well known for his music, but people may not know that he was also an avid amateur photographer. The program features Bloch music for string quartet, his words, and photography.
Tickets available at the door. $20/$18
Third Angle. It’s anything but ordinary.
Portland-based Third Angle New Music pushes the boundaries of the expected with the creation and performance of contemporary musical events, works and collaborations. It’s an opportunity to rethink the conditions of the performance itself. Being new music, you never know what is going to happen next.
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Neighborhood Board MeetingWhen: Mon Feb 24, 2014 6:30PM |
Board meetings are scheduled for the 4th Monday each month 6:30PM
For more information please contact: info@wilkeseastna.org
Upcoming Meetings
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Grab Your Hiking Poles!When: Tue Feb 25, 2014 9AM-23PM |
This walk totals three miles on two different trails in Happy Valley. The walk begins with a loop hike on the Mt Scott Nature Trail at the newly dedicated Studebaker trailhead, which starts with a steep downhill trek into the forest. Hiking boots and poles are recommended for the Mt. Scott Nature Trail portion of this hike.
The group will then drive to Happy Valley Park for the second portion of the hike on walking trails through the park’s wetland areas.
Dress appropriately for the weather and bring water and a snack to eat along the way.
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!
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