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
When: Saturday, Sep 26, 2009 9AM Where: Historic Downtown Gresham (Meet at East Hill Church)
701 N Main Ave
Gresham, OR Get Map!
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.
When: Tuesday, Aug 4th, 2009 7PM-10PM Where: Your neighborhood!
Celebrate the 26th anniversary of National Night Out by hosting an event in your neighborhood on August 4.
Last year over 37 million people across 15,449 communities participated in events to help make communities safe and raise awareness about anticrime programs.
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 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 Cathy Harrington at Cathy.Harrington@ci.gresham.or.us to register your event and receive National Night Out materials.
UPDATE (07-30-2009) The Rockwood Neighborhood Association invites you to National Night Out on Tuesday, August 4 at Vance Park (SE 182nd & Main St) from 5PM-8PM. Get Map! This event will have live music, a setup for families to learn disc golf, free food, the REC mobile w/additional activities for kids and other activities. Bring something to sit on, and enjoy the evening with friends, family and neighbors!
Argay Park (Parkrose)
UPDATE (07-30-2009) Argay invites you to National Night Out on Tuesday, August 4 at Argay Park, NE 141st & Failing St (2 blks south of Sandy Blvd). Get Map! Come enjoy food by Burgerville (hamburger, chips, drink & ice cream for only $3.00), music by KoolTones (East Portland's favorite classic rock band), games, face painting & clown. Guests include: Portland Police - North Precinct, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) with armored carrier, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) with National Response Team Investigative Vehicle and "explosives & bomb display", Portland Fire & Rescue and fire engine. Bring your dollar bills (for food), a sun hat, something to sit on, and enjoy an evening of entertainment and "picnicking" with friends, family and neighbors!
Be sure to save Monday, August 24th at 7:00 PM for WENA’s Annual Meeting. This years meeting will be held at St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church, 17405 NE Glisan St, Portland, Oregon. Get map!
Highlights include: election of officers, Nadaka Nature Park improvements, and special guest speakers: John McClellan of Owens Corning discussing the new Gresham Foam Insulation Facility opening July 2009; Jonathan David, Gresham Transportation Dept talking about the NE Halsey St, & 181st Ave improvements, and; Jerry Gerspach, Noise Abatement Specialist, Port of Portland discussing the PDX airport runway construction and the increased noise over the Wilkes East neighborhood.
Who should attend?
This meeting is open to all residents and businesses in the Wilkes East Neighborhood!
You can grow a garden that's not only beautiful and abundant, but also safe for children, pets, forests and streams.
When: Sunday, June 13, 2009 12PM - 4PM Where: Gresham area (provided with registration)
Register now! Call 503-234-3000. Space is limited.
Join the Tour!
Free, including helpful resources, fun seminars and a garden gift!
Peek into the beautiful backyards of passionate home gardeners, discovering their secrets to chemical-free success. Fantastic flowers, edibles, manicured lawns and naturescapes await you.
Register Here
Don’t miss out! Register now at 503-234-3000. Space is limited to Multnomah, Clackamas and Washington county residents and a guest.
A forum to discuss...
the Justice Center, Courts and Public Safety as part of Rockwood's Urban Renewal
When: Tuesday, May 12 2009 7:30PM - 9:00PM Where: Parklane Christian Reformed Church
16001 SE Main St (just off of 162nd Ave)
Portland, OR Get Map!
East County Justice Center debacle
Members of East Portland communities are increasingly concerned about the Rockwood Public Safety presence now and in future. Most notably, East Portlander's are very concerned about the East County Justice Center debacle.
County changes direction on project
Multnomah County was scheduled to build a full service Justice Facility, including courthouses, community space, sheriff's office and other facilities in Rockwood. The Rockwood Bowling alley at 187th & SE Stark St was purchased for this project. Multnomah County has reconsidered this project, and is planning on building courthouses in downtown Gresham instead.
Attend the public forum
The Rockwood Neighborhood Association is co-sponsoring a forum May 12th to discuss the Justice Center, Courts and Public Safety as components in Rockwood's Urban Renewal efforts.
Attendees
Multnomah County Chair Ted Wheeler
Multnomah County Commissioner Diane McKeel
Multnomah District Attorney Michael Shrunk
Multnomah County Judge Edward Jones
Gresham Mayor Shane Bemis
Gresham Councilors Richard Strathern & Paul Warr-King
Gresham Police Chief Craig Junginger
East Precinct Police Commander Mike Crebs
Everyone is urged to attend this important meeting and show support for this very important part of Rockwood's future. Several important questions will be asked and answered. The public is invited to ask questions too.
Sponsored by the Centiennial Community Association, East Portland Neighborhoods, Rockwood Neighborhood Association, & Rockwood Business Coalition
Our spring workshop season is in full swing & we want to invite you to attend the FREE Rain Gardens 101 Workshop taking place on Saturday, April 11th at the City of Gresham. Click here to register!.
Event Description
Rain gardens are a great way to add beautiful landscaping to your yard and protect our overloaded urban streams at the same time. Join us to learn how to build a rain garden on your property to keep our streams clean and healthy!
Participants will learn how to do a site assessment to determine where to safely install a rain garden, about impervious surface calculation, rain garden sizing, plant selection and rain garden construction and maintenance.
District to cut $10M from proposed 2009-2010 budget with staff and program reductions
Public input: Mar 16th 6:30PM
When: Monday, March 16, 2009 6:30PM Where: HB Lee Middle School Gymnasium
1121 NE 172nd Avenue, Gresham
The Reynolds School Board will hold the first of two sessions to receive public input regarding recommendations to reduce the 2009-2010 budget with proposed staffing and program cuts totaling $10 million.
“The Board invites parents, patrons and staff to fully participate in this process to shape the services received by the students within Reynolds School District,” officials said in a statement.
The Reynolds School Board plans to make a decision on expenditure reductions at the April 9, 2009, Regular Session meeting.
Matthew Shepard of Xerces will give an hour-long presentation on native pollinator conservation, identification and creating habitat at home. Workshop includes hands-on bee house building. Participants leave with a free bee house to put in their yards or gardens.
Light refreshments will be provided.
For questions or more information contact Jamie Stamberger, watershed outreach coordinator, 503-618-2793 or email jamie.stamberger@ci.gresham.or.us.
Reynolds Learning Academy
Annual Rummage Sale
Sat & Sun March 14-15
When: Sat March 14, 2009 10AM-4PM
Sun March 15, 2009 10AM-2PM Where: Reynolds Learning Academy
20234 NE Halsey
Fairview, OR 97024 Click here for map
Graduation fund raiser
Reynolds Learning Academy will be holding it's annual Rummage Saleto raise funds for our graduation ceremony and other school activities, Saturday March 14th from 10AM to 4PM, and Sunday March 15th from 10AM to 2PM.
If you haven't been to an RLA Rummage Sale -- you've got to go!
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!
