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Stop by your local Baskin Robbins for the Once again, the Baskin-Robbins Community Foundation is donating $100,000 to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation® (NFFF), and thanking loyal customers by lowering the price of Baskin-Robbins 2.5 oz. scoop to just 31 cents! Limit three 2.5 oz. scoops per person. Visit: baskinrobbins.com/ScoopNight |
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When: Sat, Apr 30, 2011 10AM-11:30AM |
Learn to garden in a way that is gentler to the environment and safer for the food we eat. This free workshop, sponsored by Metro and hosted by SnowCap, will provide practical tips on how to do this.
To register call Kari James, SnowCap by phone at 503-674-8785 ext.37, or e-mail Kari@SnowCap.org.
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When: Sat, Apr 30, 2011 10AM-2PM |
On Saturday, April 30, the DEA and its partners will hold the second National Prescription Drug Take-Back Daynationwide. Gresham and East County residents can drop off prescription drugs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Troutdale Police Department, 141 S.E. Dora St., Troutdale.
The take-back service is free and anonymous, no questions asked.
 Commissioner Diane McKeel, District 4 Click for Multnomah County website |
Join Commissioner McKeel as she talks about recent changes in East Multnomah County
Monday evening 7PM
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When: Monday, Mar 28, 2011 7PM
Where: St. Aidan's Episcopal Church
17405 NE Glisan St
Gresham, OR
Get map!
Multnomah County Diane McKeel will be the featured speaker at the Wilkes East Neighborhood public meeting on March 28th at 7PM, St Aidan's Episcopal Church, 174th & NE Glisan, Gresham.
Commissioner McKeel will discuss the recent changes in East Multnomah County including improvements in Rockwood, construction of the East County courthouse and the new Rockwood Building.
Don't miss this exciting opportunity to hear and speak first-hand with your County Commissioner.
 Max rider, 162nd & Burnside |
Music takes calming influence to the MAX
Human Solutions brings eight services under one roof |
When: Tuesday, Mar 22, 2011 7PM-9PM
Where: Rockwood Station Apartments
Community Center
19100 East Burnside St
Gresham, OR
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The Rockwood Neighborhood Association will hold their next regular meeting Tuesday, March 22nd from 7-9PM at the Rockwood Station Apartments Community Center. The public is invited to attend.
Following the conduct of business, they will have two presentations that should occupy the balance of the evening.
 Serving our seniors since 1970 |
"No senior will go hungry or experience social isolation"
Loaves & Fishes Centers |
When: Tues, Mar 8, 2011 11AM - 1PM
Where: Gresham Salvation Army
473 SE 194th Ave
Gresham, OR
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Source: blog.oregonlive.com
Loaves & Fishes Centers "The Meals-On-Wheels People" will open a new senior nutrition site in the Rockwood neighborhood this summer and is seeking input from the community at a meeting. The meeting will take place on Tuesday, March 8, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Gresham Salvation Army, 473 SE 194th. Lunch will be provided.
The Rockwood Loaves & Fishes Center will be located in the new Rockwood Community Building now under construction at 124 NE 181st in Gresham (Get Map). Community partners involved in the project include El Programa Hispano, Mt. Hood Community College Head Start, LifeWorks Northwest, Metropolitan Family Service, Wallace Medical Concern and Human Solutions.
For more information about the community meeting, contact Carolyn Williams at 503.953.8201.
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Coalition of Gresham
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When: Tuesday Mar 8, 2011 7:00PM
Where: Gresham City Hall, Springwater Trail Room
1333 NW Eastman Pky
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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
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GRDC Advisory Committee Agenda:
Introduction of new Members, 2011 GRDC Work Plan, Rockwood in Motion Update, Small Business Assistance/Incentives, Plaza del Sol Programming Update
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When: Wednesday Mar 9, 2011 7PM-9PM
Where: Gresham City Hall
Oregon Trail Conference Center
1333 NW Eastman Pky
Gresham OR
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Click here for Wednesday night's Gresham Redevelopment Commission (GRDC) Advisory Committee meeting agenda. This link takes you to the City of Gresham webpage that has the attachments and further meeting information.
 Nadaka Nature Park Gresham, OR |
Let's get dirty together
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Wilkes East Neighborhood has received a Metro Nature in Neighborhood grant for improvements in Nadaka Nature Park which requires matching volunteer hours so your support is needed and greatly appreciated. See you at the park! Click here for a list of Metro Nature in Neighborhoods capital grants projects. |
When: Sat, Mar 12, 2011 9:00AM - 2:00PM
Where: Nadaka Nature Park
NE 175th Av & NE Pacific St
Gresham, OR
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Be prepared to get a little dirty and to have fun by supporting and volunteering with Friends of Nadaka and Wilkes East Neighborhood Association in their efforts to restore this natural area by removing invasive underbrush and ivy.
Rain or Shine! Come dressed for weather and help improve Nadaka Nature Park. Bring working gloves & a water bottle if you have them. Volunteer as long as you can.
Coffee, juice, water & refreshments provided by Wilkes East Neighborhood.
No pre-registration required. Volunteers younger than 18 will need a signed waiver (available at the event).
See website calendar for more Nadaka Nature Park events and activities!
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Capri Terrace Spring 2011
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When: Sunday, Mar 13, 2011 3PM
Where: 17104 NE Oregon St
Gresham OR
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Join us for our 'Spring' Capri Terrace Neighborhood Watch meeting Sunday Mar 13th at 3PM to discuss issues we feel are important to our safety, and hear our special guest speaker from Gresham Citizens in Policing Greoup discussing "The what's what in our neighborhood", followed by a brief Q & A.
This meeting is open to all neighbors in the vicinity of NE Hoyt St (between NE 167th Pl and NE 169th Ave), and NE Oregon St (between NE 166th Ave and NE 171st Ave), and NE 167th Place (between NE Glisan and NE Oregon St). Get Map!
"Soup's On!"Please bring a salad, dessert, rolls or bread (your choice) to share with your neighbors and friends. Serving Irish Swiss Stew from the kitchen of the Freiermuth's! |
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Come enjoy the food, friends, and conversation! We're looking forward to meeting you!
Thank You!
Wilkes East Neighborhood would like express our gratitude to the following for their generous contributions & continued support:
• Jazzy Bagels, Main St & Powell
• Parkrose Hardware, 106th & Sandy
• Growers Outlet, 162nd & Glisan
• SOLV, Bringing Oregon together
• Albertsons, 181st & Glisan
• And, all the many volunteers!
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