WENA

Thank You for repaving NE 162nd Ave, From the entire Wilkes East Neighborhood

The following is and excerpt from a letter sent to the City of Gresham Road Divison regarding the 162nd Ave repavement project by the president of the Wilkes East Neighborhood Assn on behalf of the Board and our neighbors. Viewed entire letter here.

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Winter 2011 Newsletter is here. Download your copy today. INSIDE THIS ISSUE Eight Services Under One Roof Commissioner McKeel to Speak Reynolds 2011-12 Budget Survey Managing Stormwater Naturally Redeemable Returns Get Easier RSD Seeks Board Candidates Earth Day 2011 Events and more...

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Newsletters are a regular publication of the Wilkes East Neighborhood Association. They are hand-delivered to over 1,500 residences and businesses in our area, timed to correspond with our regular meetings.

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Neighborhood news Pedestrian and Bicycle Improvements along Halsey (162nd-181st) PDX Airport North Runway Construction May-Oct 2010

Come to the Neighborhood Meeting

When: Monday, Mar 22, 2010 7:00PM
Where: St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church
17405 NE Glisan St
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Save the date!

Be sure to save Monday, Mar 22nd at 7:00 PM to attend the next Wilkes East Neighborhood Meeting. Learn what's going-on in your neighborhood. Discuss issues important to our community. (See full story for Agenda below).

Join Your Neighbors. Get involved. Make a difference.

Who should attend?

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

Nadaka Nature Park

Be Part of the Process. Plan to Attend this Meeting. Nov 19, 2009 7PM St Aidans Church

What: Wilkes East Neighborhood Association (WENA) meeting to discuss expansion of Nadaka Nature Park into 1.9 acres on south edge of Nadaka.

When: Thursday, Nov 19th 7PM
St Aidan's Episcopal Church
NE 174th & NE Glisan
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Background

WENA and the Friends of Nadaka have successfully applied for a Metro Nature in Neighborhood capital grant, received a contribution from the East Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District (EMSWCD) and worked with the Trust for Public Land (TPL) and the Nelson Estate to acquire this 1.9 acre parcel. The City of Gresham has not contributed money for this purchase but the property will be owned and maintained by the City of Gresham. This acquisition will become part of Nadaka.

Wilkes East Neighborhood Board Meeting Monday Oct 26, 2009 6:30PM

When: Monday Oct 26, 2009 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

Wilkes East Neighborhood Board Meeting Monday July 27, 2009 6:30PM

When: Monday July 27, 2009 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

Wilkes East Neighborhood Board Meeting Monday June 22, 2009 6:30PM

When: Monday June 22, 2009 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

Clean out the garage! Here come the drop boxes! Wilkes East Neighborhood Clean-Up Saturday June 27, 2009 9AM HB Lee Middle School parking lot

When: Sat June 27, 2008 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, standard pick-up truck
$25.00 -- trailer load, large truck

Clean-up Info

"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. Click here for a neighborhood map!

Bring all your general debris to the dumpsters located in the parking lot at HB Lee Middle School, 1121 NE 172nd Ave (between NE Glisan & NE Halsey), Saturday June 27th from 9AM to 12PM.

Got Hazardous Waste? Bring it to Metro! Click here for more info!

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

Everyone's invited! Wilkes East Neighborhood Quarterly Public Meeting Monday May 4th 7PM HB Lee Middle School

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

When: Monday, May 4, 2009 7:00PM
Where: H B Lee Middle School
1121 NE 172nd Ave
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Be sure to save Monday, May 4th at 7:00 PM for WENA’s Quarterly Public Meeting. This quarter's meeting will be held at H B Lee Middle School, 1121 NE 172nd Ave (between Glisan & Halsey), Portland, Oregon.

Meeting Topics

• Halsey Project
  (Bike lane and light 172nd & NE Halsey St)
  Jonathon David, Gresham Transportation Division
• Is There Hope For Our Parks?
  Understanding the Math
  Kathy Minden, People For Parks
• Nadaka Park Master Plan
  Ric Catron, Gresham Parks and Recreation
• Neighborhood Update
• Nadaka Park
  Lee Dayfield, Friends of Nadaka
• Updates & Earth Day
• Nature in Neighborhoods
  Capital Grants program
• Neighborhood Watch
  Groups in your neighborhood
• And more!

Everyone's Invited to Attend!

This meeting is open to all residents and businesses in the Wilkes East Neighborhood! Be A Part Of Your Community, Plan To Attend.

The Wilkes East Neighborhood is located in the Northwest corner of the City of Gresham, Oregon, and is one of Gresham's sixteen neighborhoods. Wilkes East Neighborhood borders are roughly NE Sandy Boulevard to the north, NE 181st Ave to the east, NE Glisan Street to the south, and NE 162nd Ave to the west. Click here for a map of the Wilkes East Neighborhood.

Mark your calendar and plan to attend this important meeting.

Wilkes East Neighborhood Board Meeting Monday Apr 27, 2009 6:30PM

When: Monday Apr 27, 2009 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