Announcement

Take a closer look at the future of Gresham parks Bring a picnic lunch! Live music, field games, prizes, photo contest winners, more!

When: Saturday, Aug 21, 2010 11AM-2PM
Where: Center for the Arts Plaza
401 NE Second St
Gresham, OR
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You're Invited!

You bring a picnic basket, or pick up something delicious to eat from a Downtown restaurant or the Gresham Farmers' Market, and we'll provide the fun with an opportunity to take a closer look at the future of Gresham parks.

Parks Picnic on the Plaza, a first-year event produced by the City in partnership with the Center for the Arts Foundation, Gresham Downtown Development Association, and the Historic Downtown Gresham Business Association, features:

• Lively music by the Federal Cigar Jug Band
• Old-fashioned field games – including baby races to crown the fastest future parks user!
• Prizes
• Photo gallery of winners from the Aug. 1 "Picture Your Parks" community photo contest
• Information vendors representing a variety of community organizations and programs including People for Parks; EastSide United FC; El Programa Hispano; and the City's Our Parks, Our Future outreach program. Sign up to stay involved.

Our Parks, Our Future, which launched this spring, asks a simple question: What can the community do to keep Gresham parks going today, and growing to meet the needs of tomorrow?

1874 Zimmerman House, Gresham Oregon. Click to enlarge

Come and enjoy the "Dog Days" of Summer. Zimmerman House Tours Sat Aug 21st 10AM -3PM A lasting vestige of East Multnomah County's agricultural roots

When: Saturday Aug 21, 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.

Wilkes East Neighborhood Board Meeting Monday July 26, 2010 6:30PM

When: Monday July 26, 2010 6:30PM
Where: (Contact for location)

Board meetings are scheduled for the 4th Monday of the month at 6:30PM

For more information please contact: info@wilkeseastna.org

11 Live Bands, 65+ Vendors, Great Food, Free Health testing

Fun For The Entire Family!

The East Portland Exposition (EPO XPO) is a two day community event that will be held at Ed Benedict Community Park, located along SE Powell Boulevard between 100th Avenue and 102nd Avenue (Get Map!) in East Portland on July 17 and 18, 2010. The gates open at 11AM on Saturday and 10:00AM on Sunday. EPO XPO is co-sponsored by all 13 East Portland Neighborhoods. The event will feature numerous exhibitors, lots of entertainment and food, free health testing, and free activities for children and families.

Click here for EPO XPO flyer and events schedule!

Music, Vendors, Great Food & Movies at Dusk

This year, EPO XPO will be partnering with the City of Portland for the very first Sunday Parkways in East Portland — and EPO XPO will be at the heart of it all! Sunday Parkways is great fun for everyone. So come to EPO XPO on Saturday to visit all the great exhibitors, and enjoy some great food and entertainment. Be sure to stay for the movie that evening (and Sunday too!) starting at dusk. Then, on Sunday, come join the festivities for the single best day of the Summer — East Portland style!

5th Annual Capri Terrace Block Sale July 9-10 9AM-3PM

Come enjoy the fun! Capri Terrace Block Sale Friday & Saturday July 9-10 9AM-3PM

Bargins Galore!

5th Annual Capri Terrace neighborhood Block Sale, Friday-Saturday July 9-10, 2010 9AM-3PM.

Sale Area: NE 165th-NE 172nd; NE Hoyt, NE Oregon and NE Pacific St.
One block north of Glisan at NE 167th -- just follow the signs!! Get Map!

"It's a very green thing to do. Items are getting reused and people don't have to go out and buy new!"

There's something here for everyone!

Last year, one family counted over 100 people at their house in the first hour!!

Capri Terrace neighbors

The Block Sale Is On! If you'd like to participate in this year's sale and you live in the Capri Terrace area, it's not too late! Simply setup, join-in and have fun! We'll take care of the rest and come around during the sale to collect for the advertising. (It doesn't get easier than that.) If you're not going to have a sale, come out and shop and get to know your neighbors.

Fireworks at Blue Lake Park July 4th 2010 Enjoy a day of fun! Live Music, Food, Beer & Wine Garden and Fireworks too!!!

When: Sunday July 4, 2010 8AM-10PM
Where: Blue Lake Regional Park
20500 NE Marine Dr
Fairview, OR
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Join the fun!

Create memories in a beautiful setting with wonderful music, family games, and a magnificent fireworks display. The park opens at 8:00AM and musical entertainment begins at 3:30PM, with refreshments provided by non-profit community groups. Opening Ceremony starts at 5:45PM , and Fireworks fill the sky starting at 10PM.

Admission is $10 per vehicle, $15 per 12-passenger and larger van, and $20 per bus or RV.

Click here for complete information!

Corridor Districts Review Development Code Improvement Project City Council unanimously approves amending Development Code

When: Tuesday July 6, 2010 6PM-8PM
Where: Council Chambers
City Hall
1333 NW Eastman Pkwy
Gresham, OR
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The City Council unanimously approved amending the Development Code regarding issues from the 2009 Development Code Improvement Project and the 2009 Corridor Districts Review project at its hearing on June 15, 2010. The enactment reading will occur on July 6, 2010, with an effective date of August 5, 2010. The approved language may be found here under “June 15 Public Hearing.”

Coalition of Gresham Neighborhood Associations Board Meeting Tuesday July 13, 2010 7:00PM

When: Tuesday July 13, 2010 7:00PM
Where: Gresham City Hall, Springwater Trail Room
1333 NW Eastman Pky
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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

Annual Clean Up, July 17th 9AM

Clean out the garage, Clean up the yard! Wilkes East Neighborhood Clean-Up, Sat July 17th 9AM HB Lee Middle School

When: Sat July 17, 2010 9:00AM-12:00PM
Where: HB Lee Middle School
1121 NE 172nd Ave (between Glisan & Halsey)
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Cost per load:

$15.00 -- auto, small pick-up truck
$25.00 -- trailer load, larger truck

Clean-up Info

Join Your Neighbors -- Get involved. Make a difference!

"Spring Clean-Up" usually means you discover a lot of things you wish you could take to the dump! Well, now you don't have to take your junk very far! The dumpsters are coming to you!

This event is open to all Wilkes East Neighborhood residents. Get map!

Come for ice cream and a chance to meet up with neighbors!

Bring all your general debris and recycles to the dumpsters located in the parking lot at HB Lee Middle School, 1121 NE 172nd Ave (between Glisan & Halsey), Saturday July 17th, 9AM to 12PM.

*Hazardous Waste Disposal

Wondering what to do with those old paint cans, motor oil and solvents?

Click here to visit Metro's website and find out what materials are hazardous and where and how to safely dispose of them.

1874 Zimmerman House, Gresham Oregon. Click to enlarge

Here Comes Summer! Zimmerman House Tours Sat July 17th 10AM -3PM A lasting vestige of East Multnomah County's agricultural roots

When: Saturday July 17, 2010 10AM-3PM
Where: Zimmerman Park
17111 NE Sandy Blvd
Gresham OR
Get Map!

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.