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Celestial Cornucopia When: Mon Nov 7, 2011 Show Times: 7:00PM and 8:15PM Where: Mt Hood Community College Planetarium Sky Theater 26000 SE Stark St Gresham, OR Get Map!

Admission $2. MHCC students are admitted free. The Sky Theater is wheelchair accessible.

The Autumn Sky
Join Howard Knytych, Interim Planetarium Director as he points out objects in the autumn sky such as Jupiter, which will be as close to Earth as it gets.

All shows are presented under a realistic representation of the night sky, featuring the latest galactic, stellar and planetary images.

Visitors are encouraged to ask questions during each 45-minute program. Children are welcome to attend.

Parking Changes
Parking permits are required and may be purchased for $3 at ticket kiosks located by the flagpoles and gym. (Violators will be ticketed and/or towed)

When: Tue Nov 8, 2011 5:30PM Where: IRCO 10301 NE Glisan Portland, OR Get Map!

Show Your Support Tonight!
Meeting with Portland Development Commission at 5:30pm at IRCO, 10301 NE Glisan, Portland to explore the options of the ROSEWOOD area as a new "mini-urban renewal area."

This is our first workshop to discuss what resources that could bring our neighborhood. It's extremely important that we have a diverse group of people to represent us, please come participate!.

Quiet Thunder PowWow When: Sat Nov 12, 2011 11:30AM-10PM Where: Mt. Hood Community College Gymnasium 26000 SE Stark St Gresham, OR Get Map!

Public welcome
The eighth annual Kanawaksooma (Quiet Thunder) Celebration is coming to Mt Hood Community College (MHCC). This cultural celebration offers traditional Native American music, dance, crafts, food and cultural enrichment for the whole family.

Chako Kum Tux, MHCC’s Native American student club, welcomes the public to this free event. Parking is free in lots U and V.

You can do this! When: Tue, Nov 15, 2011 10AM-12PM Where: Mt Hood Community College Main Mall (Downstairs past flag poles) 26000 SE Stark St Get Map!

NOW is the time
Come and see just how easy it is. Worried about money? Financial Aid is available! Don't know what classes to take? Advising is free.

There are countless resources to make your college restart seamless. Come find out why you should restart - we will show you how. Learn the benefits of restarting and completing college.

Hosted by Rho Theta Honor Society

When: Wed Nov 16, 2011 1:000PM Where: Rosewood Cafe 609 SE 162nd Ave (at Stark, in Village Square plaza) Portland, OR Get Map!

Building Community - Neighbors helping neighbors

About Rosewood
The Rosewood Initiative is a non-profit organization launched in 2009 dedicated to making the Rosewood area a safe and desirable place to live, work, and play. To accomplish this goal, they are partnering with residents, apartment managers and owners, businesses, churches, government agencies, social services, neighborhood associations, and public safety agencies.

Rosewood is a roughly 15-block area around the intersection of NE 162nd & Burnside. The neighborhood is most commonly defined as SE 157th to SE 165th and NE Holiday to SE Alder.

Everyone who lives or works in or around the Rosewood area will benefit from the success of the Rosewood Initiative.

Handmade Crafts Bazaar When: Sat/Sun Nov 19-20, 2011 9AM-3PM Where: St Aidan's Episcopal Church 174th & NE Glisan St Greaham OR Get Map!

Holiday Gifts Galore
Handmade gifts, crafts, jewerly and foods. Exqusite quilt raffle. Santa photos and lunch too!

Click here for the Oregonian's complete list of 2011 Holiday Bazaar's

Happy shopping!

Wilkes Creek Headwater discussion When :Tue Oct 4, 2011 6:30-8PM Where: Margaret Scott Elementary School 14700 NE Sacramento Portland OR Get Map!

Save the Date

Wilkes Community Group is hosting an open house meeting to provide information on the recent acquisition of the Wilkes Creek Headwaters property. The following panelists will share information and answer questions.

Representing Portland Parks and Recreation:
• Planning Manager
• Natural Areas Supervisor with City Nature
• Zone Four Manager
• Park Security Manager
• Public Involvement Manager

Representing Bureau of Environmental Services:
• Program Coordinator, Watershed Services

Representing Portland Police Bureau:
• Policeman from North Precinct

Representatives from other community organizations with interests in the future development of this new park property have expressed intent to also attend this meeting

To expedite the open microphone forum, please come 15 minutes early to sign in on the speaking list.

When: Sat Oct 8, 2011 8:30AM-2PM Where: Historic Downtown Gresham NW Miller & NW Third Gresham, OR Get map!

Final Month!
Gresham Farmers' Market Downtown Gresham N.W. Miller and Third St.
Shoppers will find all-natural meats and cheeses, fresh-picked produce, nursery stock and fresh-cut flowers, hand-crafted jewelry, soaps, artwork, and much more. Live music and food are always part of the market. Located on Northwest Miller Avenue between Second and Third Street 8:30AM to 2PM each Saturday through Oct. 29.

Free Flu Shot Event When: Oct 13, 2011 10AM-2PM Where: Rockwood United Methodist Church 17805 SE Stark St Gresham, OR Get Map!

Protect Your Health
FREE flu shots available on October 13, 2011 from 10AM-2PM at the Rockwood United Methodist Church. Pneumonia, TDAP, Hepatitis (first in series), and HPV shots will also be available. Sponsored by SnowCap Community Charities.

When: Sat Oct 15, 2011 8:30AM-2PM Where: Historic Downtown Gresham NW Miller & NW Third Gresham, OR Get map!

Final Two Weeks!
Gresham Farmers' Market Downtown Gresham N.W. Miller and Third St.
Shoppers will find all-natural meats and cheeses, fresh-picked produce, nursery stock and fresh-cut flowers, hand-crafted jewelry, soaps, artwork, and much more. Live music and food are always part of the market. Located on Northwest Miller Avenue between Second and Third Street 8:30AM to 2PM each Saturday through Oct. 29.