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!.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Kick-off Fall With Some Great Family Fun -- Explore a Corn Maze!
There's no mistaking that harvest-time feeling. The brisk air, the warm drinks and the sight of children climbing over large pumpkins in a field.
There's another tradition worth exploring this year - the corn maze! So grab a jacket and the kids and head for one of these locations. You're sure to find plenty of family fun, food and even some warm apple cider.
Thank You!
Wilkes East Neighborhood would like express our gratitude to the following for their generous contributions & continued support:
• Jazzy Bagels, Main St & Powell
• Parkrose Hardware, 106th & Sandy
• Growers Outlet, 162nd & Glisan
• SOLV, Bringing Oregon together
• Albertsons, 181st & Glisan
• And, all the many volunteers!