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Adult Bike Ride, Gresham / Troutdale

When: Sun Aug 14, 2011 10AM-1PM Where: Greater Gresham area Meet at Main City Park 219 S. Main Ave Gresham, OR Get map!

Adult Fun!
This series of free, moderately-paced adult group bicycle rides will explore the area between Gresham, Troutdale and the Sandy River as well as East Portland. Bike rides range from 15 to 25 miles. The group will travel along at around 13/15 mph and stop for coffee, bakery sweets, or ice cream somewhere along the route.

Hollywood Theater, 1923. Click to enlarge

View Hollywood's Architecture When: Thur, Aug 18, 2011 6PM-8PM Meet: NE 41st & Sandy Blvd (Next to the Hollywood Theatre) Portland, OR Get Map! Cost: Free!

Join the fun
Come explore old and new architecture in the heart of the Hollywood district and the surrounding neighborhood with its charming bungalows dating from the inter-war (1920's-30's) years.

This 2-hour leisurely walk will explore the many hidden delights and old-world craftsmanship of this historic east side neighborhood.

You can do this! When: Tue, Aug 16, 2011 6PM-8PM Where: Mt Hood Community College Main Mall (Downstairs past flag poles) 26000 SE Stark St Get Map!

NOW is the time!
Come and see just how easy it is. Worried about money? Financial Aid is available! Don't know what classes to take? Advising is free!

There are countless resources to make your college restart seamless. Come find out why you should restart - we will show you how. Learn the benefits of restarting and completing college.

Bring a friend! Prizes & Refreshments

Hosted by Rho Theta Honor Society

Edgefield Country Gardens, Troutdale OR

When: Sat Aug 18, 2011 10AM-1PM Where: McMenamins Edgefield Hotel (Meet at: SnowCap Community Charities) 2126 SW Halsey St Troutdale, OR Get map!

Now 'This' is a Garden!
Join us for a free tour of McMenamins Edgefield Country Gardens hosted by SnowCap Community Charities.

This tour is provided as part of SnowCap's series of monthly workshops designed to give novice and experienced gardeners information on growing your own produce.

When: Thu, Aug 18, 2011 5:30PM-8:00PM Where: Historic Downtown Gresham Main Street (and more!) Gresham, OR Get Map!

Music, Art & Wine
The Historic Downtown Gresham Business Association presents this years final Third Thursday!

Stroll the shops of Historic Downtown Gresham while enjoying music, art, wine and community. We will feature different artisans, musicians and wines from the region each month. This annual event is lots of fun, so make sure to come out and enjoy all the great offerings and in-store specials.

Nelson Park, Gresham OR

Nadaka Nature Park, Garden Project Petition of Community Support Show your support to seek grant funding to implement the Nelson Neighborhood Park master plan. When fully implemented the park will include community gardens, an orchard, picnic tables, a nature-based play area, and a walking loop that will connect it to Nadaka Nature Park. Sign the petition (below)

In 2009 Wilkes East Neighborhood Association and Friends of Nadaka successfully obtained a Metro Nature in Neighborhoods Capital Grant, a grant from the East Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District and a donation from the Nelson Family Trust to purchase the 2.0 arce "Nelson Property" for use as a neighborhood park. This additional land, with its tall trees and open grassy area is now part of Nadaka Nature Park.

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• Free CPR / AED Training: Sep 10
• Free Summer Activities at the Library
• Crime Prevention Tips/Trends for August
• Grab your Camera and Complete the Sentence “Gresham Is…”
• Cute vs. Brute: Saying 'So Long' To Peter Pothole
• Help Prevent Costly Crimes to City Infrastructure
• Rain Garden Workshop: Aug 27
• Rain Garden Bike Tour: Sep 10
• September Weather’s Great for Bike Riding: Sep 10/11
• Deadlines for: Free Downspout Disconnection: Aug 30; $200 Rain Garden Grants: Sep 30
• There’s Still Time to Learn ‘How to Ride Transit’: Sep 29/Oct 27
• Gresham Hosts PGE Energy Seminars
• Gresham Seeks Input on How to Permit Renewable Energy: Sep 15
• Institutional Master Plans & Urban Forestry Management Plans: Sep 7
• Have you Taken the Travel Survey yet?: Thru Sep
• Make a Difference in a Girls’ Life
• College Restart Event at Mt. Hood Community College
• Recruiting Seniors for the Adopt a Grandparent Program
• Patriots Day Celebration: Sep 11
• Multnomah County RSVP
• Project Linkage
• Mentor and Tutor Local Elementary School Students

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• Gresham is Paving the Way for Better Streets
• Don’t Let Potholes Become a Neighborhood Nuisance
• Crime Reports
• Free Tree Giveaway, Native Plants and Natural Gardening Consultations
• The “Back to School Essay Contest” Begins Soon!
• Urban Forestry Management Plan – Council Adoption on July 19
• Got Mussels? July 16 and August 6
• Hollybrook Park Summer Festival July 22
• Bicycle Helmets on Sale July 22
• You’re Invited: Transportation Community Forum July 26
• How to Ride Transit July 28
• Music Mondays at the Center for the Arts Plaza
• Significant Tree Walk August 17
• How do you Get Around Gresham and the East Metro Area?
• Shop Your Local GREAT Businesses
• Detour on Gresham-Fairview Trail
• Home Resource Efficiency and Toilet Rebates
• Healthy Kids Fair
• Block Party Time
• Free Summer Activities at the Library
• Multnomah County RSVP
• Project Linkage
• Mentor and Tutor Local Elementary School Students

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Neighbors celebrate the Nelson addition to Nadaka Nature Park. Click to enlarge

Rain didn't dampen the spirits of community festival guests Celebrating the Nelson addition On June 18th, 2011, the Wilkes East Neighborhood held a community festival at Nadaka Nature Park to celebrate the Nelson property addition which was purchased with local grants.

The new addition which added 2 acres to this wonderful nature park has allowed the opening of the south gate -- improving accessibility to all of our neighbors and visitors as well as making room for the master plan that will include community gardens and more.

Rain is our sunshine
June 18th was a very wet cloudy day, typical of Oregon spring weather. Despite the rain, 58 volunteers with SOLV arrived at 9AM at Nadaka Nature Park for a park clean-up event. Participants removed invasive plant species as well as trash and debris. Volunteers came from HB LEE Middle school, SUN Community Schools as well as GGAPP Peer group and Catholic Charities.

The festival started at 12 noon and lasted until 3PM. Constant rain didn't dampen the spirits of the several hundred guests that attended the festival.