Announcement

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
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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.

District to cut $10M from proposed 2009-2010 budget with staff and program reductions Public input: Mar 16th 6:30PM

When: Monday, March 16, 2009 6:30PM
Where: HB Lee Middle School Gymnasium
1121 NE 172nd Avenue, Gresham

The Reynolds School Board will hold the first of two sessions to receive public input regarding recommendations to reduce the 2009-2010 budget with proposed staffing and program cuts totaling $10 million.

Click here to view the proposed budget cuts!

“The Board invites parents, patrons and staff to fully participate in this process to shape the services received by the students within Reynolds School District,” officials said in a statement.

The Reynolds School Board plans to make a decision on expenditure reductions at the April 9, 2009, Regular Session meeting.

Nadaka Nature Park improvements continue Learn about non-native invasives

When: Sunday Apr 5, 2009 9:00AM - 3:00PM
Where: Nadaka Park
NE 176th Ave and NE Pacific St
(Click here for a map)
Gresham, OR

Event Info

On Sunday, April 5th from 9AM to 3PM Friends of Nadaka will be holding another cleanup at Nadaka Nature Park. Come on by, and give us a hand! Spend all day, or whatever time you can. Dress warmly. Bring your gloves, clippers, and yard tools.

About Nadaka Park

Nadaka Park is a lovely 10-acre parcel of "natural area" that includes a walking trail loop, tall trees, native plants, and a beautiful grassy meadow. Nadaka is located in the Wilkes East Neighborhood just north of NE Glisan St. The only public entrance to the park is on NE Pacific St at NE 176th Ave. Directions: from either NE 172nd Ave, or NE 181st Ave, take NE Pacific St to NE 176th Ave. Parking is curbside. Enter through the main gate.

Learn to Naturescape! Free Landscaping Design Class Saturday, Feb 28th 9AM-1PM

When: Saturday February 28, 2009 9AM - 1PM
Where: Gresham City Hall
1333 NW Eastman Parkway
Gresham, Oregon

Here's a wonderful and FREE opportunity to learn about how to apply naturescaping techniques in your own backyard. Brought to you by East Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District, and the City of Gresham.

What is Naturescaping?

Naturescaping is beauty and function. Naturescaping saves time, money, and energy while providing a beautiful, healthy habitat for birds, wildlife, and you. So, what are you waiting for? Sign-up Here!

Come Join Us for Bargins Galore! Reynolds Learning Academy Annual Rummage Sale Sat & Sun March 14-15

When: Sat March 14, 2009 10AM-4PM
Sun March 15, 2009 10AM-2PM
Where: Reynolds Learning Academy
20234 NE Halsey
Fairview, OR 97024
Click here for map

Graduation fund raiser

Reynolds Learning Academy will be holding it's annual Rummage Sale to raise funds for our graduation ceremony and other school activities, Saturday March 14th from 10AM to 4PM, and Sunday March 15th from 10AM to 2PM.

If you haven't been to an RLA Rummage Sale -- you've got to go!

Coalition of Neighborhood Associations Board Meeting Tuesday Feb 10, 2009 7:00PM

When: Tuesday, Feb 10, 2009 7:00PM
Where: Gresham City Hall, Springwater Trail Room

The Coalition of Gresham Neighborhood Associations next meeting will be Tuesday Feb 10, 2009 at 7:00PM in the Springwater Trail Room, Gresham City Hall, 1333 NW Eastman Parkway, Gresham, OR 97030.

Meeting is open to the public. See you there!

Bring Your Gloves -- Lend A Hand! Nadaka Park 'Storm Debris' Cleanup Sunday, Feb 15, 2009 9AM-Noon

When: Sunday Feb 15, 2009 9AM to Noon
Where: Nadaka Park
NE 176th Ave and NE Pacific St
(Click here for a map)
Gresham, OR

Winter storms have left a mess!

On Sunday, February 15th from 9:00AM to 12:00PM the Wilkes East Neighborhood Association and Friends of Nadaka will be holding a Storm Debris Cleanup at Nadaka Park. Come on by and give us a hand! Dress warmly. Bring your gloves, clippers, and yard tools.

Improvements Galore

If you haven't stopped by Nadaka Park lately you owe it to yourself to see the many improvements made over the past several months!