Announcement

Gresham’s beloved holiday kick-off event Tree Lighting, Music and Santa Claus When: Sat Nov 30, 2013 5PM-6:30PM Where: Arts Plaza 401 NE Second St Historic Downtown Gresham Get Map!

Gresham's kick-off to the holiday season, the Spirit of Christmas features a free program full of fun, including musical performances by the Gresham Christmas Choir, Gresham Community Choir and Men in Black, sing-alongs, hot cocoa and treats. Santa Claus will be at the event to hand out candy canes and help light the 60-foot Ponderosa pine tree. The program gets underway at 5PM, with the tree-lighting at 6PM.

Other Events
Get into the spirit prior to Arts Plaza event at the Gresham History Museum, 410 N Main Ave Get Map!, open from 10AM to 4PM for photos with Santa, crafts and more!

TriMet is your ticket holiday fun! Take the bus or light rail to Spirit of Christmas and other local destinations. Plan your trip at trimet.org.

Neighbors Urged to Attend When: Wed Oct 09, 2013 6:30PM Where: Albertina-Kerr Chapel 876 NE 162nd Av Gresham OR Get Map!

Albertina-Kerr is in the process of making changes and additions to their subacute care facility located in the Wilkes East neighborhood.

The changes include the addition of a new building along the east boundary of the campus facing NE 165th St, opening two driveways along NE 165th St, and the future removal of an older building along NE 162nd.

The Wilkes East Neighborhood Association has several unanswered concerns about this project including security (patients and neighbors) as well as the traffic impact to NE 165th and the surrounding areas.

Albertina-Kerr was suppose to discuss this project and answer neighbor concerns at the Wilkes East Summer General Meeting, August 26th but, they failed to show-up or cancel their appearance. Ed.

We encourage you to attend this meeting with Albertina-Kerr’s CEO Chris Krenk, Wednesday, October 9th 6:30PM at the Albertina-Kerr chapel.

If you are unable to attend & have concerns about this project, please send them to krisfreiermuth@wilkeseastna.org prior to the meeting date.

Land-Use Hearing: Wed Oct 16, 2013 6:30PM
The City of Gresham will be holding a land-use hearing for the Albertina-Kerr expansion on Wednesday, October 16, 2013 6:30PM at City Hall, 1333 NW Eastman Pky, Gresham. Get Map! The public is invited to attend.

Free! Haunted Forest at Glendoveer Golf Course When: Thu Oct 31, 2013 6PM-8PM Where: Glendoveer Golf & Tennis 14015 NE Glisan Portland OR Get Map!

Cobwebs, Ghouls & Ghosts, Laser Tag and more!

Kids of ages are welcome!
The Haunted Forest at Glendoveer Golf Course, sponsored by Umpqua Bank, will have a trick-or-treat path for kids to venture down, stopping at various tables along the way to collect candy. Tables will be run by local businesses around the Portland-Metro area.

Once the trick-or-treat path is completed, kids will participate in a Laser Tag game courtesy of GameTruck LaserTag then continue down to the “Haunted Driving Range”. Upon entering the driving range, kids will have to make their way through all the cobwebs while trying to dodge ghouls and ghosts to get to a hitting spot. From there the kids will receive a golf club and tee off with a few glow-in-the dark golf balls at the GIANT ghost floating around the field.

Glendoveer Golf and Tennis wants to provide the community with a dry, safe, and fun place to get candy and participate in a few activities. Kids of all ages are welcome; Costumes are highly encouraged! (Please note: Glendoveer staff will not scare children as part of the haunted forest theme). Trick-or-Treat bags will be provided by Rose City Paving, LLC.

Questions?

Contact Natalia Agarycheva, Community Outreach Project Coordinator, Glendoveer Golf and Tennis by phone at 503-253-7507 or email natalia@playglendoveer.com

Rockwood Building, 181st & Burnside

Shaping Rockwood's Design When: Mon Sep 09, 2013 6:30-9PM Where: Gresham CIty Hall City Council Chambers 1333 NW Eastman Pkwy Gresham, OR Get Map!

Defining West Gresham
Join us as the Planning Commission discusses preferred approaches to addressing potential Development Code barriers to development in the Central Rockwood Plan area. Please see the Planning Commission web page or the Central Rockwood Plan Update project page for more information. The public is invited to attend and provide comments at Planning Commission meetings.

View the Memo and Issues, Opportunities and Alternatives that will be discussed.

Coalition of Gresham Neighborhoods When: Tue Sep 10, 2013 7PM-8:30PM Where: Gresham City Hall Springwater Trail Rm 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

		See the Cars, Enjoy the Fun! When: Wednesday's 4PM-7:30PM (June thru September) Where: 333 North Main Av Downtown Gresham Get Map!

Pharaohs Street Rodders presents Endless Summer Cruise-Ins, every Wednesday night (weather permitting) in downtown Gresham from June through September. The event features trophies, food specials and a 50/50 raffle.

King's Hill / Vista Loop When: Thu Aug 01, 2013 6PM-8PM Meet: SE corner of SW 18th Ave and Salmon St 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 9th through September 21st 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!

CPR / AED Training When: Sat Sep 14, 2013 9AM-12PM Where: Contact for location

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.

Register here for the Community CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) and AED (automated external defibrillator) training. Class size is limited. Don't put this off another day.

Every Saturday Now 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. 26.

		See the Cars, Enjoy the Fun! When: Wednesday's 4PM-7:30PM (June thru September) Where: 333 North Main Av Downtown Gresham Get Map!

Pharaohs Street Rodders presents Endless Summer Cruise-Ins, every Wednesday night (weather permitting) in downtown Gresham from June through September. The event features trophies, food specials and a 50/50 raffle.