Announcement

A Chain Reaction Starts With You!
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The Power of One
Please join us for a presentation introducing you to a national program that creates positive outcomes in its communities. We are so excited about Rachel's Challenge and the anticipated difference in school and community culture it brings.

We want you to be a part of the change!

A special community event has been planned for parents, partners, church and community members, 6 pm, Thursday September 29, 2011. The evening presentation will last about two hours, with the first half hour being a light dinner/social time.

Please let us know if you will be able to attend
Yes, I will be attending! RSVP here

Fun for The Whole Family! When: Sat, Aug 20, 2011 7PM-10PM Where: HB Lee Middle School 1121 NE 172nd Av Get Map!

Pack a Picnic, Bring a Blanket
"A mysterious criminal mastermind has stolen one of the pyramids in Egypt, sparking a fit of jealous envy in evil genius Gru, who hasn't managed to make headlines since he and his minions swiped the Times Square JumboTron years back. Ever since Gru was a little boy, he dreamed of going to the moon. Now, if Gru can just build a rocket and get his hands on a powerful shrink-ray, he can cement his reputation as the greatest thief who ever lived by stealing --- the Earth's satellite."

Join us for Cinema Under the Stars night at HB Lee Middle School. Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy a free showing of 4-star rated Despicable Me, rated PG. Despicable Me is a surprisingly thoughtful, family-friendly treat with a few surprises of its own. Fun begins at 7:00PM, and the movie will start at dusk.

Click here to view movie trailer

Zimmerman House, Gresham OR

Every Saturday through August When: Sat Aug 20, 2011 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.

Open house and tours every Saturday through August 10AM-3PM

Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge

Beautiful and inspiring When: Sun Aug 21, 2011 8AM-11AM Where: Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Kiwa Trail River S Unit Ridgefield WA Get Map!

Kiwa Trail Loop
Wildlife is the star attraction of this nearly level hike. Birds in particular seem to be everywhere—standing in the marshes, flitting in the trees, floating on the lakes, swimming in the sloughs, and hunting among the meadow grasses.

Join leaders Robin Carpenter and Gabriel Forcier for a walk around the Kiwa Trail at Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge. The 1.5 mile flat, crushed gravel trail passes through an understory of Oregon ash trees and between open wetland areas. Dress for the weather, hats recommended. Beginners welcome.

When: Mon Aug 22, 2011 7PM Where: St Aidan's Episcopal Church Murdock Hall 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, August 22nd at 7:00 PM for the Wilkes East Neighborhood Annual Meeting. This years meeting will be held at St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church, 17405 NE Glisan St, Portland, Oregon. Get map!

Highlights include Neighborhood Update, Election of Officers, and special guest speakers: Metro Gang Enforcement Team; Jean DeMaster, Human Solutions; Lydia Corran, Ride Connection; Jim Labbe, Audubon and Ty Baker, Rockwood Disc Golf Foundation.

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

Be A Part Of Your Community, Plan To Attend.

Vote for your choice here!!

Viewer's Choice Suprise Movie When: Fri, Aug 26, 2011 7PM-10PM Where: Gresham Center for the Arts Plaza 401 NE 2nd St Gresham, OR Get Map!

Bring a chair or blanket
Join us for Pictures in the Park at the Gresham Center for the Arts Plaza. Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy a free showing of one of these three great viewer's choice movie rated PG, s:

• The Sound of Music
• The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
• Who's Minding the Store

You decide!   Click here to vote for your choice.
(Ballot located on the Home page, top right margin)

Fun begins at 7:00PM, and the movie will start at dusk. Free freshments will be available.

Zimmerman House, Gresham OR

Every Saturday through August When: Sat Aug 27, 2011 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.

Open house and tours every Saturday through August 10AM-3PM

Rain Garden, Functional beauty

Ready for the rainy season? Add a rain garden! When: Sat Aug 27, 2011 9AM-1PM Hollydale Elementary School 505 SW Birdsdale Drive Gresham, OR Get Map!

Rain garden: Landscaping that absorbs water from your roof or driveway

Free Workshop
Improve water quality and wildlife habitat at home by building your own rain garden, disconnecting your downspouts and gardening with native plants. This free rain garden workshop with City staff includes classroom discussion, hands-on activities, rain garden tour, free raffle and refreshments. Space is limited – call or email (below) to register.

Vaux's Swifts descend into the Chapman School chimney in NW Portland each evening during September

Get Ready for the Swifts Return

Come and learn more about the amazing return of Vaux’s Swifts as they gather at various sites in the Portland area during the month of September on their Fall migration south. Each evening tens of thousands seek a communal roost site in the Portland / Vancouver area (as well as north and south of here. Chapman School in N.W. Portland being the most well-known).

When: Wed, Aug 31, 2011 7PM-8PM
Where: Leach Botanical Garden
6704 SE 122nd Ave
Get Map!

Join us Wednesday Aug 31st 7PM-8PM at Leach Botanical Garden in SE Portland as Steve Engel, Adult Education Programs Manager with Audubon Society of Portland explains the Vaux's Swifts biology, habits and things to keep in mind when viewing these amazing avians.

Glendoveer Golf Course

Declining revenue, increased use When: Mon, Aug 1, 2011 6PM-8PM Where: Glendoveer fitness trail parking lot (Corner of NE 148th & Halsey St) Get Map!

Increassed revenues needed
Learn more about potential improvements to the Glendoveer Golf Course and Fitness Trail at a community open house. The goal of the Glendoveer facility assessment and business plan project is to evaluate current property conditions and identify opportunities to enhance the overall golf experience, to better serve the surrounding community and to maintain or improve revenue generation. While some site improvements or changes may take place as a result of this project, the golf course and fitness trail will continue to be a focus at Glendoveer. The outcome of the project will help guide a fair and competitive process to develop and award a new contract to operate the facility in 2013.

Meet at the Glendoveer fitness trail parking lot, located on Northeast 148th Avenue and Halsey Street. Metro Councilors and staff will be there to listen to your ideas and concerns, answer questions and provide information about next steps. For more information about the project and open house, go to www.oregonmetro.gov/glendoveer or contact Lydia Neill at 503-797-1830 or lydia.neill@oregonmetro.gov.