Community

How many people bike, walk, and skateboard on Gresham streets & trails? Help conduct counts or surveys on trail & sidewalk use in Gresham as part of a nationwide effort

Be counted!
Even if you don't volunteer, please show-up and be counted at one of the locations below if you bike, walk, skateboard, or rollerblade on the trails or streets in the Gresham area. Ed.

Volunteers needed

Gresham is participating in a nationwide effort to document the number of people biking, walking, skateboarding, and rollerblading on trails and local streets. As part of that effort, City staff is asking for volunteers to help conduct counts and surveys.

The counts will be conducted September 14th, 15th, and 16th from 7 to 9 a.m. and 5 to 7 p.m., and September 18th and 19th from 9 to 11 a.m. The City has identified 18 locations where counts will be taken:

Click here for a map of these locations.

Count or Survey?

Volunteers can choose to conduct counts or conduct a short survey. The surveys well help provide information on trip distance, why people use trails, and what types of trials they prefer.

Your participation in this effort will help the City gain valuable information on walking and bicycling:

• Baseline data: How many people are biking? Walking? Where? What are the volume trends from year to year?
• What is the return on investment in bike lanes, trails and sidewalks: How many people use bike/pedestrian facilities after they are built?
• How can safety be improved: Certain locations have high numbers of bike/pedestrian crashes, but what is the risk exposure rate? Is it high or low relative to bike/pedestrian volumes? How should safety improvements be prioritized?

Click here to volunteer!

5th Round of Development Code Improvements Begin Community Forum, Public Invited Tues Aug 17th 6:30PM

When: Tuesday Aug 17, 2010 6:30PM-8:30PM
Where: Room 2A
City Hall
1333 NW Eastman Pkwy
Gresham, OR
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Plan to Attend

The fifth round of Code improvements are being initiated with the purpose of enhancing the clarity of the Code and increasing its effectiveness. Topics of this round include:

• Assessment of Community Services Uses and consideration of a Conditional Use process
• Developing a master plan process for institutional use
• Examining alternative energy systems
• Introducing a protocol for classifying permitted uses

A community forum is tentatively scheduled for August 17 from 6:30 to 8:30 in Room 2A at Gresham City Hall. Information on the topics will be shared at this meeting. Staff will also solicit input from the public on the topics and issues associated with them.

The Planning Commission will hold its first work session on DCIP-5 on August 23. This meeting is scheduled from 6:30 to 8:30 in the Springwater Trail Room at City Hall. The purpose of the meeting will be to share the topics, share public comments on the topics, and gain additional feedback.

Carnegie Library Bldg 1913 Main St, Downtown Gresham

Supports Gresham's efforts to preserve its sites, buildings and objects of historical significance

When: Thursday, August 19, 2010 6:30PM-8:00PM
Where: Room 2A
City Hall
1333 NW Eastman Pkwy
Gresham, OR
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You are invited!

Property owners, stakeholders and interested parties are invited to attend a community forum about the Historic Certified Local Government project, which supports Gresham's efforts to preserve its sites, buildings and objects that have historical significance. The project will enable the city to be designated by the State as a Certified Local Government (CLG).

The meeting will include:

• An open house from 6:30-7:00PM
• A presentation at 7:00PM
• A question and answer period

Over 300 Hot Rods and Classic Cars! Rock-n-Roll! Fabulous Food! Saturday August 14, 2010 Downtown Gresham Oregon

When: Saturday, August 14, 2008 8:00AM-5:00PM
Where: Main Street
Historic Downtown Gresham
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Hosted by: Northwest Motorsports Association

MHCC Automotive Benefit

Proceeds from this event benefit the Mt Hood Community College Automotive Scholarship Program. Over the past 11 years, Northwest Motorsports Association has generously donated over $100,000 to fund scholarships for Automotive Technology students!

Hot Rods & Classic Cars!

The weekend kicks off with the Historic Bed Races on Main Street at 7PM. Friday, Aug. 13.

Saturday will feature free kids’ activities, vendor booths and an old-fashioned street cruise.

New this year is the “Classics and Culture” display, which will feature some “extraordinary” local specialty cars such as Gary Coe’s 1957 F150 pickup, which has earned several awards, including Car Craft Magazine’s Summer Nationals Grand Champion.

Saturday, Aug. 14, Schedule

• A pancake breakfast will be served at 7AM at Fourth St and Main Ave as a fundraiser for East Hill Church Student Ministries
• Registration takes place from 8AM to 1PM at Fourth St and Main Ave. Your car must be registered by 1PM if you want it to be judged.
• Opening ceremony will take place at 10AM at Third St and Main Ave.
• Show ’n’ Shine — Cars will be on display in the Gresham Center for the Arts Plaza between Hood and Kelly avenues.
• Ron Ruedi and the Hurricanes, a classic rock band, will play from 10AM to 5PM at Third St and Main Ave.
• Free children’s activities will take place from 9AM to 3PM. in the grassy field at Fifth St and Miller Ave.
• Vendor booths will be set up on Third St between Miller and Roberts streets.
• Trophy presentation will take place at 3PM at Fourth St and Main Ave, followed by a cruise of registered cards down Main.

When: (See posters below)
Where: Wilkes Park
3655 NE 154th Ave
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Hosted by: Portland Parks & Recreation

Avatar Saturday, July 24, 2010 The River City Band

The Princess & the Frog Friday, August 24, 2010 The Sounds of Rayvis (Elvis) & Rock Climbing Wall

11 Live Bands, 65+ Vendors, Great Food, Free Health testing

Fun For The Entire Family!

The East Portland Exposition (EPO XPO) is a two day community event that will be held at Ed Benedict Community Park, located along SE Powell Boulevard between 100th Avenue and 102nd Avenue (Get Map!) in East Portland on July 17 and 18, 2010. The gates open at 11AM on Saturday and 10:00AM on Sunday. EPO XPO is co-sponsored by all 13 East Portland Neighborhoods. The event will feature numerous exhibitors, lots of entertainment and food, free health testing, and free activities for children and families.

Click here for EPO XPO flyer and events schedule!

Music, Vendors, Great Food & Movies at Dusk

This year, EPO XPO will be partnering with the City of Portland for the very first Sunday Parkways in East Portland — and EPO XPO will be at the heart of it all! Sunday Parkways is great fun for everyone. So come to EPO XPO on Saturday to visit all the great exhibitors, and enjoy some great food and entertainment. Be sure to stay for the movie that evening (and Sunday too!) starting at dusk. Then, on Sunday, come join the festivities for the single best day of the Summer — East Portland style!

Annual Clean Up, July 17th 9AM

Clean out the garage, Clean up the yard! Wilkes East Neighborhood Clean-Up, Sat July 17th 9AM HB Lee Middle School

When: Sat July 17, 2010 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, small pick-up truck
$25.00 -- trailer load, larger truck

Clean-up Info

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

"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. Get map!

Come for ice cream and a chance to meet up with neighbors!

Bring all your general debris and recycles to the dumpsters located in the parking lot at HB Lee Middle School, 1121 NE 172nd Ave (between Glisan & Halsey), Saturday July 17th, 9AM to 12PM.

*Hazardous Waste Disposal

Wondering what to do with those old paint cans, motor oil and solvents?

Click here to visit Metro's website and find out what materials are hazardous and where and how to safely dispose of them.

National Night Out website

Send criminals a message! America's Night Out Against Crime! National Night Out August 3, 2010 7-10PM

When: Tuesday, Aug 3th, 2010 7-10PM
Where: Your Neighborhood!

Celebrate the 27th anniversary of National Night Out by hosting an event in your neighborhood on August 3rd.

Last year over 36 million people, from every state, across 15,000 communities participated in events to help make communities safe and raise awareness about anticrime programs.

National Night Out is a time when individuals and groups are encourgaged to gather together after dark in parks and other public places for wholesome activities. The idea is to symbolically reclaim our public spaces by using them, encouraging other people to use them and making the space feel safe, and discouraging illegal and anti-social activity.

So, go ahead -- invite your neighbors -- gather on someone's lawn or porch and turn-on the lights! Celebrate National Night Out 2010. Take a stand. Dont't let crime control your neighborhood.

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, lawn and porch 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 Kelle Landavazo at Kelle.Landavazo@GreshamOregon.gov. to register your event and receive National Night Out materials.

Visit the National Night Out website

Help shape Rockwood's urban design framework: buildings, streetscapes, open spaces, and more

When: Wednesday June 2, 2010 6:30PM-8:00PM
Where: Gresham City Hall
Conference Rooms 2A/2B
1333 NW Eastman Pky
Gresham OR
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Property owners, stakeholders and interested parties are invited to attend a community forum for the Rockwood Design Standards project. This project is intended to implement the vision for Rockwood by establishing an urban design framework and then creating regulations to ensure that the physical environment in Rockwood—its buildings, streetscapes, pedestrian environments and open spaces—match that vision for a quality place. The project regulations will also:

• Promote a sense of community and livability
• Identify elements of good building and site design
• Support the City's sustainability goals
• Address safety issues

This forum is intended to introduce the project, evaluate the draft principles and establish an urban form for the heart of Rockwood that will inform the development of design and policy recommendations. The evening will include an open house at 6:30, a presentation and large group discussion starting at 6:45, and small group work sessions to conclude the evening.

1st Annual Furniture Connexion Cruise-In & Car Show Come out for a day of fun, food, and cars! A benefit for Gresham Schools

When: Sunday May 23, 2010 1:00PM-5:00PM
Where: Furniture Connexion
18188 NE Wilkes Rd
Gresham OR
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JOIN US MAY 23rd - 1-5PM!

What a great way to raise money for Gresham Schools! This cruise-in/car show promises to bring out plenty of show cars, entertainment and food, so don't miss this event!

Special guests include in The Get A Life Again Band and the Shriners Clowns. Proceeds benefit participating Gresham High Schools. Help us support our students!

$10 Pre-Registration until May 17th. There will be a cut off after the first 100 cars are signed up so get your information to us soon! Day of registration is $12. Trophies will be awarded and we will host a High School Challenge! Raffles every hour!

*25 spots are reserved for students participating in the Challenge.

Sponsored by Multnomah Hot Rod Council and other local businesses.