Announcement

The difference between art and graffiti is --- permission When: Sat Apr 27, 2013 9AM-11:30AM Where: Gresham City Hall Council Chambers 1333 NW Eastman Pky Get Map!

Come learn about graffiti, what some of it means and why we need to clean it up so quickly. Gresham Police Officer Matt Fagan is our local expert on the subject and is a great presenter. We will also have a representative from Code Compliance to talk about why folks may get violation notices around graffiti and again, how important it is to clean it up. Cathy Harrington, Office of Neighborhoods and Community Engagement, will talk about our need for volunteers to help clean it up.

Getting rid of graffiti is everyone’s goal (well, except for the taggers). We hope this community discussion on the topic will not only help educate, but also motivate.

1874 Zimmerman House. Click to Enlarge

Spring is Almost Here! When: Sat Mar 16, 2013 10AM-3PM Where: Zimmerman Park 17111 NE Sandy Blvd Gresham, OR Get Map!

A lasting vestige of East Multnomah County's agricultural roots

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.

Rockwood NA Meeting When: Mon Mar 18, 2013 7-9PM Where: Human Solutions Rockwood Building 124 NE 182st Ave Greaham OR Get Map!

More Info
Contact Catherine Nicewood, Rockwood President, at 503-285-6587 or rockwoodpresident@gmail.com.

Coalition of Gresham Neighborhoods When: Mar 19, 2013 7PM-8:30PM (Note date change above) 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

Color Your Troubles When: Mon Mar 18, 2013 7-9PM Where: Human Solutions Rockwood Building 124 NE 182st Ave Greaham OR Get Map!

Express Yourself
Explore another way to look at and understand our conflicts, by drawing them, in this workshop sponsored by East Metro Mediation. Participants will learn about themselves, about each other and about conflict through another means. No artistic ability allowed! Crayons are provided. There is no cost for residents of Gresham, Troutdale, Fairview or Wood Village; $10 for others.

When: Mon Mar 25, 2013 7PM Where: St Aidan's Episcopal Church 17405 NE Glisan St Gresham, OR Get Map!

Neighborhood Meeting, Everyone's Invited

Join Your Neighbors. Get involved. Make a difference!

Save the date
Be sure to save Monday, March 25th at 7:00 PM for the Wilkes East Neighborhood 'Spring' General Meeting. The meeting will be held at St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church, 17405 NE Glisan St, Portland, Oregon. Get map!

Topics & Guests
Highlights will include: Neighborhood Update, Chris Krenk, CEO Albertina-Kerr; Oregon Department of Transportation; Mario Palmero, Gresham City Council; Erik Pattison, Hacienda CDC.

Who should attend?
This meeting is open to all residents and businesses in the Wilkes East Neighborhood!

Be Part Of Your Community. Plan To Attend.

Eggs, Eggs and More Eggs! When: Sat Mar 30, 2013 10AM-12PM Where: Blue Lake Regional Park 20500 NE Marine Dr Fairview OR Get Map!

Fun! Rain or Shine
Bring the family to Blue Lake Regional Park for a fun-filled candy egg hunt rain or shine.

Children age 4 and younger will begin their search at 10:30AM Children ages 5 to 10 will seek their treats beginning at 10:45AM.

Enjoy a hoppin’ good time with free face painting and coloring activities under covered shelters.

Orion MHCC Planetarium website

The Beauty of the Night Sky When: Mon Feb 04, 2013 Show Times: 7:00PM and 8:15PM 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.

The Beauty of the Visible and Invisible Night Sky
Join planetarium director Pat Hanrahan as he shows visitors how to locate the planets and prominent constellations, star clusters, galaxies and nebulae. You don't want to miss this exciting monthly star adventure into our universe.

Each 45-minute 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 45-minute program. Children are welcome to attend.

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Learn About Local Raptors When: Tue Feb 05, 2012 7-9PM Where: Gresham City Hall Conference Center 1333 NW Eastman Pkwy Gresham, OR Get Map!

Birds of Prey Lecture
Hawks, eagles and falcons have always fascinated people. Metro naturalist James Davis will discuss how to tell these groups of raptors apart and the key points for identifying the most common species in Oregon. You will also learn about the natural history of birds of prey and the amazing adaptations of these birds for catching and killing their prey.

In addition to slides, there will be stuffed study skins of the most common species for up-close looks. This class will get you primed for the Metro's Raptor Road Trip Feb 9th on Sauvie Island, or any outings of your own.

Learn To Save A Life When: Sat Feb 09, 2012 9AM-12PM Where: Gresham City Hall Conference Center 1333 NW Eastman Pkwy Gresham, OR Get Map!

American Heart Association CPR/AED Training taught by Gresham Fire Fighters. Seats are limited and will be filled on a first come first served basis. Registration is required. There is a $10.00 non-refundable registration fee for this class. The training is provided free of charge and students can take home a class workbook if they choose to.