Announcement

Metro's Nature in Neighborhood (Click for website)

Restore. Create. Connect. Invest. One more Nature in Neighborhoods' Fall 2010 grant workshop

When: Saturday Nov 13, 2010 9AM
Where: Metro Regional Center
600 NE Grand Ave
Portland, OR
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Restoration and enhancement grant writing workshop

How do you turn a good idea into a great project? Metro's Nature in Neighborhoods grants can help. If you have an innovative idea to integrate the natural world into your community, join an upcoming workshop. Learn about the grant program goals and criteria and how to apply. Participants will also learn how to plan a project and what resources are available to get your project started. RSVP requested. (RSVP below break)

New this year

Nature in Neighborhoods program sponsors restoration and enhancement grants which support hands-on activities and environmental education programs that protect and contribute to watershed health in the region. New this year, a small number of grants will be awarded for planning and project development.

Final public meeting Show your support. Plan to attend

When: Tuesday, Nov 16, 2010 3:00PM
Where: City Hall
Council Chambers
1333 NW Eastman Pkwy
Gresham, OR
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Meeting Notice

The public hearing for City Council will be on Tuesday, November 16, 2010 at 3:00 pm. The November 16, 2010 meeting will include the approval of the amendments, the enactment and an effective date in one reading at the same City Council hearing date.

188th/187th Ave realignment Click to enlarge

188th/187th Avenue Realignment begins Open House, Wednesday Nov 17th 6PM Rockwood Community Office

When: Wednesday Nov 17, 2010 6PM
Where: Rockwood Community Office
18709 SE Stark St
Gresham, OR
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Another project begins

The 187th Avenue project is about to begin, with demolition of the north part of the Rockwood Community Office building leading off work that will build a new street connection from 187th and Stark to 188th and Burnside across the east end of former Fred Meyer site (the southern portion of the building used by Gresham Police will remain as is). When it’s complete, this new street will provide a much safer direct connection between the Rockwood MAX station and the neighborhood to the south of Stark, complete with a new signal at 187th and Stark, which should reduce much of the current conflict between vehicles and pedestrians on that stretch of Stark. Construction area map here.

Project Open House, Nov 17th 6PM

While much of the work will take place entirely on the former Fred Meyer site, there will be intermittent traffic impacts on Stark Street near 187th. Staff are working closely with nearby businesses and residents regarding project schedule and scheduled lane closures, etc. A Project Open House is scheduled for 6:00 pm on November 17 at the Rockwood Community Office.

Compatible? Tell us your opinion.

Open House! You're invited to review & comment on the new changes

When: Thursday Nov 10, 2010 4:30PM - 7:00PM
Where: Gresham City Hall
Barlow Trail Room
1333 NW Eastman Pkwy
Gresham OR
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Event Details

Participants will have the chance to review and comment on the latest proposals regarding residential compatibility. Each event will address different topics within the same project. Those who would like to attend can drop in any time between 4:30 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Improving citizen safety though understanding and participation Learn about Neighborhood Watch

When: Saturday Nov 20, 2010 9:00AM - 12:00PM
Where: Gresham City Hall
Council Chambers
1333 NW Eastman Pkwy
Gresham OR
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You're Invited

The fall's quarterly neighborhood safety forum topics will be: Update from the Gresham Police Dept Preview of Crime Statistics Now Available the the Public Gresham Police Dept's new on-line reporting system Neighborhood Watch Q & A Download flyer here!

1874 Zimmerman House, Gresham Oregon. Click to enlarge

Celebrate the Harvest Zimmerman House Tours Sat Nov 20th 10AM -3PM A lasting vestige of East Multnomah County's agricultural roots

When: Saturday Nov 20, 2010 10AM-3PM
Where: Zimmerman Park
17111 NE Sandy Blvd
Gresham, OR
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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.

Here come the holidays!

Kick-off the Season! Stage performances, fun activities, Santa's arrival, tree lighting & fireworks!

When: Saturday Nov 27, 2010 10:00AM - 7:00PM
Where: Three locations!
- Streets of Historic Gresham
- Gresham Station
- Center for the Arts Plaza
Gresham OR
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Free shuttle between locations!

Celebrate the Season

A full day of activities brings the holiday magic to Gresham. A main stage including community performances at 3rd and Main, trolleys to provide free shuttle service between Historic Downtown and Gresham Station, where you will find in-store activities in both places. And don’t forget the 6 p.m. arrival of Santa, followed by a tree lighting and fireworks display!

Join us for our monthly meeting Open to all area businesses Plan to attend

When: Wednesday, Nov 3, 2010 7:30AM - 9:00AM
Where: Rockwood Community Office
18709 SE Stark St
Gresham OR
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Join us the morning after an exciting election for the Rockwood Business Coalition Meeting.

Agenda

• Special guest speaker will be Robert Barrie from Graffiti Removal Services
• Update on Urban Renewal
• Update on RBC Funding

If you have not been to a meeting and would like a few minutes to speak about your business. Please let me know, and we will find some time for you on the agenda.

Nadaka Nature Park Gresham, OR

This Sunday! Come and enjoy the fresh air and the scent of Autumn "Get Your Green On" with us as we continue to remove invasives at Nadaka Nature Park

When: Sunday Oct 10, 2010 9AM-2PM
Where: Nadaka Nature Park
NE 175th Av & NE Pacific St
Gresham, OR
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Clean-up Info

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!

A Big Box in Wilkes East? 181/Halsey, 1 of 4 possible sites

City of Gresham "Big Box" Code nears completion Last chance to express your concerns Oct 11th, 12th & 14th Planning Commission Meeting, Monday Oct 11th 6:30PM

When: Monday, October 11, 2010 6:30PM
Where: Gresham City Hall
1333 NW Eastman Pkwy
Gresham, Oregon 97030
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Planning Commission Meeting

"This will be the last real opportunity for the public to make comments to the Commission prior to approval. At the beginning of this meeting people can sign up to make comments of up to 3 minutes, or you can just attend to listen to how things are progressing."

"The Planning Commission meeting after this one (Nov. 8, 2010) will be the Hearing to approve or not approve the code as written."

Susan Wells, President, Southwest Neighborhood. (See 'Related Content' below)