Community

Under-insured, unemployed? Needing healthcare services? Attend this Free1-Day Health Fair! Saturday, May 22nd

When: Saturday May 22, 2010 9:00AM - 3:00PM
Where: Portland Lutheran School
740 SE 182nd
Gresham, OR
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Free Clinic

This year is the 5th year for Compassion Rockwood, an all day FREE health event where doctors, dentist, and more get together in one location to help under-insured members of the greater Rockwood / West Gresham area. No appointment necessary. Simply show up and attend.

This years services include:

• Basic Medical Exams
• Basic Emergency Dental Treatments
• Dental Cleaning (ages 3-18 only)
• Basic Chiropractic Exams
• Vison Care
• Social Service Fair
• Childrens Activities
• City of Gresham Disaster Preparedness Education
• And more!

This clinic is limited in the services, therefore we are asking that only members of the community with a real need for care attend, especially in the area of dental. Guests are not required to disclose their income level or make a commitment to give back to their community through volunteering.

"Bringin' It Home - Oklahoma!" 17th Annual Fundraiser Event MHCC Town & Gown Room Saturday April 17th

When: Saturday April 17, 2010

• Silent Auction 5:30 - 6:30PM
• Dinner 6:15-7:00PM
  (meal, desserts, beverages, entertainment - $15 per person)
• Live Auction from 7:00 - 8:45PM

Where: Town & Gown Room
Mt Hood Community College
26000 SE Stark Street
Gresham, OR

Auction, Dinner & Entertainment

Eastrose Fellowship Unitarian church is holding it's 17th Annual Fundraiser Event "Bringin' It Home - Oklahoma!" on Saturday, April 17th in the Town & Gown Room at Mt Hood Community College, 26000 SE Stark St, Gresham OR. Get Map! (The Town & Gown Room is at the south end, on the second floor, next to the cafeteria. Get Campus Map!)

A portion of this years proceeds will benefit SnowCap Community Charities (178th & SE Stark, helping East County citizens since 1967), and Nadaka Nature Park (175th & NE Pacific St).

Get a little dirty have some fun! Celebrate Earth Day 2010 at Nadaka Park

When: Apr 17, 2010, Sat 9AM-1PM
Where: Nadaka Nature Park
NE 175th Ave and NE Pacific St
Gresham, OR
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Directions

From I-84: Take the 181st exit, travel south, turn right on NE Pacific St.
From Glisan (eastbound): Turn left on NE 172nd Av, turn right on NE Pacific St.

Earth Day at Nadaka

Join other volunteers as we clear invasive plants & beautify Nadaka Nature Park, a 10-acre natural area with a dense forest and inviting meadow.

• Metro Mobile Garden will be here w/native plants & trees to purchase for Nadaka or your own yard.
• Friends of Trees will be here to help plant 4 new large trees in Nadaka

Click here to register with SOLV for this event!.

Rain or Shine! Come dressed for weather and help improve Nadaka Nature Park. Bring working gloves & a water bottle if you have them. Volunteer as long as you can.

Coffee, juice, water & refreshments provided by Wilkes East Neighborhood.

For more information contact Brett Lyon, SOLV Coordinator 503-844-9571 x332, or email brett@solv.org.

Celebrate Earth Day Free event! Green living tips, fun crafts, and more Saturday, April 17th 11AM-3PM

When: Saturday, April 17, 2010 11AM-3PM
Where: The Center for the Arts Plaza
between NE 2nd & 3rd on NE Hood St
Gresham OR
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"Green Grows Your Garden and Gresham"

In the spirit of Earth Day, don’t miss “Green Grows Your Garden and Gresham,” a free, activity-filled community event from 11AM to 3PM green living tips and ideas for adults, and fun crafts and learning for children. Talk with local experts about growing your own food, gardening and composting, trees, water quality, and more.

Earth Day Celebration and Recycling Event! Saturday April 24th

When: Saturday, April 24, 2010 9AM-2PM
Where: Gresham City Hall
1333 NW Eastman Pky
Gresham, OR
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Join us as Gresham celebrates the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day on Saturday April 24th 2010 from 9AM to 2PM.

Activities include a free recycling event and free celebration with fun for all ages! (Complete information below)

Green living booths & tips. Native plant sales. Build fun crafts. Live entertainment & food!

Open to all Gresham and Wood Village residents.

Rod Park. Metro District #1 Councilor

Join us, Tuesday Feb 2nd 7PM Margaret Scott Elementary Wilkes Community Group General Meeting

When: Tuesday Feb 9, 2010 7:00PM
Where: Margaret Scott Elementary
14700 NE Sacramento
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Public Welcome

Please join us and share your ideas or suggestions.

Agenda

• Rod Park
  Metro District #1 Councilor (Metro Website)
  Rod Park brings to the Metro Council a background in natural resource and farm land protection. He represents District 1, which includes Fairview, Gresham, Happy Valley, Maywood Park, Troutdale, Wood Village, Damascus and portions of East Portland.

Note: Wilkes Neighborhood is part of the City of Potrtland and is located directly west of the Gresham's Wilkes East Neighborhood. Get Map!

GRDC meeting agenda: 2010 GRDC Work Plan, Plaza del Sol, Rockwood MAX Station, Storefront Improvement Grants

When: Thursday Jan 21, 2010 4:00PM
Where: Gresham Civic Center
Public Safety & Schools Building
Council Chambers
1333 NW Eastman Pky
Gresham OR
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On the agenda

Click here for Thursday afternoon's Gresham Redevelopment Commission (GRDC) meeting Agenda. The link below takes you to the City of Gresham webpage that has the attachments and further meeting information:

http://greshamoregon.gov/city/city-departments/urban-renewal/meeting-minutes-and-agendas/minutes-agendas.aspx

Master plan for Nadaka park NE Halsey St changes (162nd-181st) Park Safety Q&A

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

When: Thursday, Nov 19, 2009 7:00PM
Where: St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church
17405 NE Glisan St
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Save the date!

Be sure to save Thursday, Nov 19th at 7:00 PM for this meeting at St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church, 17405 NE Glisan St, Portland, Oregon. Get map!

Who should attend?

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

Protecting our natural resources. Urban Forestry Management Comprehensive Planning Tuesday, Nov 10, 2009 6:30PM

When: Tuesday, Nov 10, 2009 6:30PM
Where: Gresham City Hall
1333 NW Eastman Pky
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Urban Forestry Management Plan, Comprehensive Planning info here www.greshamoregon.gov/udp/comprehensive-planning

Purpose

The Urban Forestry Management Plan (Forestry Plan) project will evaluate urban forestry issues in Gresham and then develop a comprehensive, sustainable and integrated approach to tree management on both public and private property. Gresham’s urban forest is a complex system of trees and smaller plants, wildlife, associated organisms, soil, water and air that make up the green infrastructure within the city. While the primary scope of the Forestry Plan will focus on trees that are along streets and trails, around property, on buttes, and within parks and natural areas; it is also understood that woody shrubs and groundcover communities are an integral part of a healthy urban forest.

The Forestry Plan will assess urban forest health that includes urban tree canopy size, location, diversity and number of trees. The project will identify best management practices and effective outreach strategies

It's cute, it's cuddly! It's the 27th Annual Teddy Bear Parade Saturday, Sep 26th 10AM

When: Saturday, Sep 26, 2009 9AM
Where: Historic Downtown Gresham
(Meet at East Hill Church)
701 N Main Ave
Gresham, OR
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Participants & "Participant Wanna Be's"

Grab your kids, grandkids, neighbors and friends and come out to march (OK, walk or ride in the car) in the Teddy Bear Parade with us to raise awareness of our Neighborhood Associations!!

Please respond ASAP!

All those wanting to be in the parade need to let me know by Friday 5PM September 25th please. We’d prefer to have a head count before that day, but as long as you can reach me by 5PM it will help us. Everyone that plans on being in the parade needs to be aware they will need to be at the East Hill Church Parking Lot no later than 9AM on Saturday, September 26.