Announcement

1874 Zimmerman House, Gresham Oregon. Click to enlarge

Zimmerman Farm Tours Sat Feb 20th 10AM -3PM A lasting vestige of East Multnomah County's agricultural roots

When: Saturday Feb 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.

Wilkes East Neighborhood Board Meeting Monday Feb 22, 2010 6:30PM

When: Monday Feb 22, 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

Coalition of Gresham Neighborhood Associations Board Meeting Tuesday Jan 12, 2010 7:00PM

When: Tuesday Jan 12, 2010 7:00PM
Where: Gresham City Hall, Springwater Trail Room
1333 NW Eastman Pky
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Topics

The meeting will start with Coalition officer elections, then have an overview of the 2010 Council Work Plan, followed by Neighborhood News, and at 8:00 p.m. the divider will be opened to have a joint discussion about the recently adopted Sustainability Policy with the Natural Resource & Sustainability Committee (NRSC) which meets next door. Nicole Cousino (the AmeriCorps volunteer who is leading the implementation effort) will give an introduction to the Sustainability Policy, and discuss the policy as well as public involvement & outreach efforts.

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

Nadaka Nature Park

Get your Green on! Volunteers needed for invasives removal at Nadaka Nature Park, Jan 9th 9AM-2PM

When: Saturday Jan 9, 2010 9AM-2PM
Where: Nadaka Nature Park
NE 175th Ave and NE Pacific St
Gresham, OR
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Event 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.

Anyone wanting to donate food or drinks for the volunteers should contact Lee at 503-998-1044 or email leewilkeseastna@hotmail.com

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!

Design presentation for Nadaka Nature Park expansion to the Nelson property

When: Wednesday Jan 20, 2010 7:00PM
Where: Gresham City Hall
1333 NW Eastman Pky
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Public Welcome

Open House at Gresham City Hall to present plans designed by Mayer/Reed for the Nadaka Nature Park expansion to the Nelson property.

Representatives from Mayer/Reed were in attendance the Fall 2009 Wilkes East Neighborhood Quarterly Meeting held November 19, 2009 at St Aidan's gathering input and citizen feedback for this project.

GRDC meeting agenda: 2010 GRDC Work Plan, Plaza del Sol, Rockwood MAX Station, Storefront Improvement Grants

When: Thursday Jan 21, 2010 4:00PM
Where: Gresham Civic Center
Public Safety & Schools Building
Council Chambers
1333 NW Eastman Pky
Gresham OR
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On the agenda

Click here for Thursday afternoon's Gresham Redevelopment Commission (GRDC) meeting Agenda. The link below takes you to the City of Gresham webpage that has the attachments and further meeting information:

http://greshamoregon.gov/city/city-departments/urban-renewal/meeting-minutes-and-agendas/minutes-agendas.aspx

Growing Healthy Communities. Friends of Trees planting event at Columbia View park. Saturday Jan 9, 2010 10AM

Growing Communities

Friends of Trees has been planting trees in communities for 20 years, helping to reduce air pollution and stormwater runoff, as well as beautifying our neighborhoods.

New Trees for Our Neighborhood

This winter, Friends of Trees is coming to Gresham and conducting a tree planting in the Wilkes East and Kelly Creek neighborhoods. Get neighborhoods map!

In the Wilkes East Neighborhood 3 new Scarlet Oak trees will be planted at the south end of Columbia View Park. These trees were purchased by the City of Gresham thru Friends of Trees who will be assisting with the planting. Volunteers will be needed at Columbia View Park for the planting. Note: time change

UPDATE: The Nadaka Nature Park tree planting event is cancelled. It is rescheduled for March 27, 2010. Watch website for details.

Nadaka Nature Park

Tours and "Meet & Greet". Join the Celebration of the Nadaka Nature Park Expansion Monday January 11th 4PM-6PM

When: Monday, Jan 11, 2010 4PM-6PM
Where: St Aidan’s Episcopal Church
NE 174th & NE Glisan
Gresham, Or
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Join the Celebration!

Tour of Nadaka & Nelson Property (Weather Permitting) from 4:00-4:30PM.

Meet the individuals, organizations, City & Metro officials, partners, etc. who made this acquisition possible.

Sponsored by the Wilkes East Neighborhood Association & Friends of Nadaka. Refreshments provided.

Wilkes East Neighborhood Board Meeting Monday Jan 25, 2010 6:30PM

When: Monday Jan 25, 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

Coalition of Gresham Neighborhood Associations Board Meeting Tuesday Dec 8, 2009 7:00PM

When: Tuesday Dec 8, 2009 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