Announcement

National Night Out website

America's Night Out Against Crime National Night Out August 4, 2009 7PM-10PM

When: Tuesday, Aug 4th, 2009 7PM-10PM
Where: Your neighborhood!

Celebrate the 26th anniversary of National Night Out by hosting an event in your neighborhood on August 4.

Last year over 37 million people across 15,449 communities participated in events to help make communities safe and raise awareness about anticrime programs.

National Night Out is designed to:
• Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness,
• Generate support for, and participation in, local anticrime programs,
• Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships, and
• Send a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.

Along with the traditional display of outdoor lights and front porch vigils National Night Out is also celebrated with:
• block parties,
• cookouts,
• visits from local police and sheriff departments
• parades, exhibits,
• flashlight walks,
• contests, and
• youth programs.

Organize a National Night Out Event in Your Neighborhood

Call 503-618-2567 or contact Cathy Harrington at Cathy.Harrington@ci.gresham.or.us to register your event and receive National Night Out materials.

National Night Out website

Vance Park (Rockwood)

UPDATE (07-30-2009) The Rockwood Neighborhood Association invites you to National Night Out on Tuesday, August 4 at Vance Park (SE 182nd & Main St) from 5PM-8PM. Get Map! This event will have live music, a setup for families to learn disc golf, free food, the REC mobile w/additional activities for kids and other activities. Bring something to sit on, and enjoy the evening with friends, family and neighbors!

Argay Park (Parkrose)

UPDATE (07-30-2009) Argay invites you to National Night Out on Tuesday, August 4 at Argay Park, NE 141st & Failing St (2 blks south of Sandy Blvd). Get Map! Come enjoy food by Burgerville (hamburger, chips, drink & ice cream for only $3.00), music by KoolTones (East Portland's favorite classic rock band), games, face painting & clown. Guests include: Portland Police - North Precinct, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) with armored carrier, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) with National Response Team Investigative Vehicle and "explosives & bomb display", Portland Fire & Rescue and fire engine. Bring your dollar bills (for food), a sun hat, something to sit on, and enjoy an evening of entertainment and "picnicking" with friends, family and neighbors!

Owens Corning plant update NE Halsey, 181st improvements Increased air traffic noise Election of Board more...

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

When: Monday, August 24, 2009 7:00PM
Where: St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church
17405 NE Glisan St
Get map!

Click here for the agenda!

Save the date!

Be sure to save Monday, August 24th at 7:00 PM for WENA’s Annual Meeting. This years meeting will be held at St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church, 17405 NE Glisan St, Portland, Oregon. Get map!

Highlights include: election of officers, Nadaka Nature Park improvements, and special guest speakers: John McClellan of Owens Corning discussing the new Gresham Foam Insulation Facility opening July 2009; Jonathan David, Gresham Transportation Dept talking about the NE Halsey St, & 181st Ave improvements, and; Jerry Gerspach, Noise Abatement Specialist, Port of Portland discussing the PDX airport runway construction and the increased noise over the Wilkes East neighborhood.

Who should attend?

This meeting is open to all residents and businesses in the Wilkes East Neighborhood!

Help us celebrate Parks and Recreation Month! Join us for Gresham's Big Service Day at Nadaka Nature Park

Construction Alert NE 181st Ave.

Expect delays July 10-12 . See details below.

Needed: 50 Volunteers

When: Saturday, Jul 11, 2009 9AM- 1PM
Where: Nadaka Nature Park
NE 175th Ave and NE Pacific St
Gresham, OR
Get Map!

Join Us!

Celebrate Parks and Recreation Month and the spirit of volunteerism during Gresham's Big Service Day. Gresham Parks is hosting volunteer projects throughout the city to celebrate and improve Gresham’s parks, trails, community gardens, and natural areas.

Volunteer opportunities include:

• removing invasive plants
• picking up litter
• laying down mulch
• Light refreshments will be provided. Reservations are requested, but not needed.

Construction Alert NE 181st Ave

Expect paving delays July 10-12 on NE 181st between I-84 and NE Glisan St. Northbound: Take NE 172nd Ave north from E Burnside St to NE Pacific St. Southbound: Turn right at NE San Rafael St, follow west to NE 170th, south to NE Halsey. Doubleback to NE 172nd Ave follow south to NE Pacific St.

Coalition of Gresham Neighborhood Associations Board Meeting Tuesday July 14, 2009 7:00PM

When: Tuesday July 14, 2009 7:00PM
Where: Gresham City Hall, Springwater Trail Room
1333 NW Eastman Pky
Get Map!

The Coalition of Gresham Neighborhood Associations next meeting will be Tuesday July 14, 2009 7:00PM in the Springwater Trail Room, Gresham City Hall, 1333 NW Eastman Parkway, Gresham, OR 97030.

Public welcome

Natural gardening tour

You can grow a garden that's not only beautiful and abundant, but also safe for children, pets, forests and streams.

When: Sunday, June 13, 2009 12PM - 4PM
Where: Gresham area (provided with registration)

Register now! Call 503-234-3000. Space is limited.

Join the Tour!

Free, including helpful resources, fun seminars and a garden gift!

Peek into the beautiful backyards of passionate home gardeners, discovering their secrets to chemical-free success. Fantastic flowers, edibles, manicured lawns and naturescapes await you.

Register Here

Don’t miss out! Register now at 503-234-3000. Space is limited to Multnomah, Clackamas and Washington county residents and a guest.

For more information visit www.oregonmetro.gov/garden.

Everyone's Invited! Capri Terrace Neighborhood Watch Summer Meeting Sunday June 14th, 3PM. Meet your neighbors. Get involved. Make a difference.

When: Sunday, June 14, 2009 3PM
Where: 620 NE 167th Place
Gresham OR
Get Map!

Join us for our “Summer 2009” Capri Terrace Neighborhood Watch meeting Sunday June 14th at 3PM to discuss issues we feel are important to our safety, and hear our special guest speaker!

Who should attend?

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!

Hosted by Mary & Bob Lundbom

Refreshments

Please bring a snack to share with your neighbors and friends. Hot dogs and beverages will be provided.

Come enjoy the food, friends, and conversation! We're looking forward to meeting you!

A forum to discuss... the Justice Center, Courts and Public Safety as part of Rockwood's Urban Renewal

When: Tuesday, May 12 2009 7:30PM - 9:00PM
Where: Parklane Christian Reformed Church
16001 SE Main St (just off of 162nd Ave)
Portland, OR
Get Map!

East County Justice Center debacle

Members of East Portland communities are increasingly concerned about the Rockwood Public Safety presence now and in future. Most notably, East Portlander's are very concerned about the East County Justice Center debacle.

County changes direction on project

Multnomah County was scheduled to build a full service Justice Facility, including courthouses, community space, sheriff's office and other facilities in Rockwood. The Rockwood Bowling alley at 187th & SE Stark St was purchased for this project. Multnomah County has reconsidered this project, and is planning on building courthouses in downtown Gresham instead.

Attend the public forum

The Rockwood Neighborhood Association is co-sponsoring a forum May 12th to discuss the Justice Center, Courts and Public Safety as components in Rockwood's Urban Renewal efforts.

Attendees

• Multnomah County Chair Ted Wheeler
• Multnomah County Commissioner Diane McKeel
• Multnomah District Attorney Michael Shrunk
• Multnomah County Judge Edward Jones
• Gresham Mayor Shane Bemis
• Gresham Councilors Richard Strathern & Paul Warr-King
• Gresham Police Chief Craig Junginger
• East Precinct Police Commander Mike Crebs

Everyone is urged to attend this important meeting and show support for this very important part of Rockwood's future. Several important questions will be asked and answered. The public is invited to ask questions too.

Sponsored by the Centiennial Community Association, East Portland Neighborhoods, Rockwood Neighborhood Association, & Rockwood Business Coalition

Learn about Rain Gardens! A great way to add beautiy to your yard & protect our streams

When: Saturday, April 11, 2009 9:00AM - 1:00PM
Where: Gresham City Hall
Council Chambers
1333 NW Eastman Pkwy

Greetings from East Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District!

Our spring workshop season is in full swing & we want to invite you to attend the FREE Rain Gardens 101 Workshop taking place on Saturday, April 11th at the City of Gresham. Click here to register!.

Event Description

Rain gardens are a great way to add beautiful landscaping to your yard and protect our overloaded urban streams at the same time. Join us to learn how to build a rain garden on your property to keep our streams clean and healthy!

Participants will learn how to do a site assessment to determine where to safely install a rain garden, about impervious surface calculation, rain garden sizing, plant selection and rain garden construction and maintenance.

Click here to register!

Coalition of Gresham Neighborhood Associations Board Meeting Tuesday May 12, 2009 7:00PM

When: Tuesday May 12, 2009 7:00PM
Where: Gresham City Hall, Springwater Trail Room

The Coalition of Gresham Neighborhood Associations next meeting will be Tuesday May 12, 2009 7:00PM in the Springwater Trail Room, Gresham City Hall, 1333 NW Eastman Parkway, Gresham, OR 97030.

Meeting is open to the public

Free Workshop! Start A Neighborhood Watch Wednesday, May 13th 7PM

When: Wednesday, May 13, 2009 7PM - 9PM
Where: Gresham City Council Chambers
1333 NW Eastman Parkway

Increase awareness, reduce crime

The Gresham Police Crime Prevention Unit invites all citizens to participate in a workshop designed to increase crime awareness and identify safety methods that reduce crimes to yourself or within your neighborhood.

Download the flyer here!

City of Gresham Police Department invites you to...

• Share neighborhood concerns
• Learn more about crime prevention
• Form or join an exiting Neighborhood Watch
• Be active in developing your Watch Group “Action Plan”

At the workshop you will learn how to...

• Reduce the opportunity for crime to occur
• Identify suspicious behavior/activities
• Report emergencies and non-emergencies
• Learn about Home, Identification, Car, Personal Safety
• tart-up or join a Neighborhood Watch Program

Who should attend?

This workshop is for established Neighborhood Watch groups as well as those who wish to initiate new Neighborhood Watch programs.

Neighborhood Watch is sponsored by the National Sheriffs Association and supported by the Gresham Police Department. For the latest information on crime in your neighborhood visit CrimeReport.com.