Announcement

Grab Your Hiking Poles! When: Tue Feb 25, 2014 9AM-23PM Where: Mt Scott Nature Trail Meet at: Gresham City Hall 1333 NW Eastman Pwy Gresham, OR Get Map!

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.

• Round-trip travel: 28 miles
• Suggested donation per rider: $3
• Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
• Elevation gain: 250 feet

Dress appropriately for the weather and bring water and a snack to eat along the way.

NGC 3606, NASA/ESA MHCC Planetarium website

2014 Astronomy Preview When: Tue Jan 07, 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.

2014 Astronomy Preview
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.

Share Your Ideas When: Thu Jan 09, 2014 6:30-8:30PM Where: Mt Hood Community College 26000 SE Stark St Gresham OR Get Map!

Gresham, Portland, Metro and TriMet are studying potential improvements for development and transit along Powell and Division between Gresham and downtown Portland. What type of development and transit would you like to see along this corridor?

Please join us for a community forum to share your ideas and hopes. Your input is valuable as these organizations consider the options available.

Coalition of Gresham Neighborhoods When: Tue Jan 14, 2014 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

Let's go walking When: Wed Jan 15, 2014 10AM-2:30PM Where: Salish Ponds Meet at: Gresham City Hall 1333 NW Eastman Pwy Gresham, OR Get Map!

This activity is an easy 3.5-mile walk, nearly all on a level, paved trail. The group will walk from Target in Fairview to Salish Ponds, down Glisan Street to the Gresham-Fairview Trail to about Division Street, and then return along the same path.

• Round-trip travel: 5 miles
• Suggested donation per rider: $1
• Difficulty: Easy
• Elevation gain: Level terrain

Lunch will follow the hike at Carlino’s in Fairview. Wear comfortable walking shoes and dress for the weather.

1874 Zimmerman House. Click to Enlarge

Enjoy Winter's Slumber When: Sat Jan 18, 2014 10AM-3PM Where: Zimmerman Park 17111 NE Sandy Blvd Gresham, OR Get Map!

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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Learn About Local Raptors When: Thu Jan 23, 2014 7:30-9PM Where: Gresham City Hall Council Chambers 1333 NW Eastman Pkwy Gresham, OR Get Map!

Birds of Prey
Join us for a free birds of prey identification class taught by naturalist James Davis. This class will help you better identify local raptors and you'll also learn about the natural history of these amazing birds. The program is suitable for adults and teenagers, and will help prepare participants for the 10th annual Raptor Road Trip on Saturday, Feb. 8, sponsored by Metro, Audubon Society of Portland, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife and HawkWatch International.

Neighborhood Board Meeting When: Mon Jan 27, 2014 6:30PM Rescheduled: Feb 03, 2014 6:30PM Where: (Contact for location)

Board meetings are scheduled for the 4th Monday each month 6:30PM

For more information please contact: info@wilkeseastna.org

Upcoming Meetings

• Jan 27, 2014
• Mar 25, 2014
• Apr 28, 2014

Let's go snowshoeing! When: Tue Jan 28, 2014 9AM-5PM Where: Mazama Lodge Snow Park Meet at: Gresham City Hall 1333 NW Eastman Pwy Gresham, OR Get Map!

This three-mile out-and-back trail starts at the Mazama Lodge Snow Park and goes down a gentle grade to the Multipor Ski area and back.

The group will stop in Government Camp for those who need to rent snowshoes. Bring water and snacks to eat along the trail. Also, pack a lunch to eat indoors at the Summit Ski Lodge, where hikers can also purchase warm drinks. The group will also stop at the Dairy Queen in Sandy on the way home.

• Round-trip travel: 82 miles
• Suggested donation per rider: $8
• Difficulty: Easy/Moderate
• Elevation gain: 150 feet

Drivers are needed who are equipped and willing to drive in the snow.

Cooking Oil Recycling Event Helps Meals on Wheels When: Sun Dec 01, 2013 10AM-6PM Where: New Seasons Market 1954 SE Division St (Only) Portland OR Get Map!

Source: Portland Food and Drink.com.

Doing a lot of frying this Thanksgiving?
New Seasons Market is launching a program to turn leftover Thanksgiving cooking oil into clean biofuel, and raise money for Meals on Wheels at the same time.

In partnership with SeQuential Pacific Biodiesel, New Seasons Market, 1954 SE Division St, Portland (Ladd's Addition), is offering a environmentally friendly way to dispose of kitchen grease after the holiday. As a bonus, SeQuential Pacific will donate $1 to New Season’s Meals on Wheels campaign for every gallon of cooking oil collected.