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Friends of Trees comes to Gresham! 1st Neighborhood Planting Mar 21st! Winter Special for West Gresham residents

When: Sunday Mar 21, 2009
Where: Your neighborhood
Gresham OR

1st planting March 2009

On March 21nd 2009 Friends of Trees will be hosting their 1st Neighborhood Planting event in the city of Gresham. Friends of Trees is a non-profit organization that brings communities together to help them expand tree cover in their neighborhoods and to improve their environment.

Benefits are many

Planting a tree in your yard or parking strip creates long lasting benefits enjoyed by everyone! Did you know that trees remove pollutants from the air? A typical tree absorbs 10 pounds of pollutants, cleans 330 pounds of carbon dioxide, and creates 260 pounds of oxygen each year! Trees also help intercept and retain 760 gallons of rainwater each year, which help keep our rivers clean and help save us money on stormwater fees! Trees raise the property value of your home by up to 20%.

FREE! 22nd Annual Neighborhood Fix-It Fair Workshops Saturday, January 10, 2009 8:30AM - 2PM Parkrose High School

When: Saturday, January 10, 2009 8:30AM - 2PM
Where: Parkrose High School
12003 NE Shaver St, Portland
Click here for a map

Healthy home workshops. Energy & money-saving tips. Presented by City of Portland, Office of Sustainable Development.

What's a Fix-It Fair?

The Fix-It Fair is a FREE City of Portland event where you can learn simple ways to save money and connect with resources. Join your neighbors and talk to the experts about how to spend less and stay healthy.

Exhibits

Workshops

• learn simple and affordable ways to improve your home
• 45 minute classes offered hourly

Free Lunch!

Free on-site professional childcare!

Door prizes every hour!

Our Current Newsletter "Diversity, Harmony, Community - Together 'WE' can make a difference!”

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Fall 2024 Newsletter Inside This Issue: Cook Plaza Homeless Center Wilkes East Land Use Update SnowCap Communitiy Charities Upriver Village, Age-In-Place WENA Board Elections Nov 18th

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Gresham OR USA

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Newsletters are a regular publication of the Wilkes East Neighborhood Association. They are hand-delivered to over 1,500 residences and businesses in our area 3 times per year, timed to correspond with our general meetings.

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Wilkes East residents are encouraged to submit articles and tips for the newsletter. Articles should be limited to 300 words and may be subject to editing. Send by email to chair@wilkeseastna.org, or by postal mail to: 17104 NE Oregon St • Portland OR 97230. Deadline for submission is three weeks prior to publication.

Free! 6th-8th Grade Volleyball Camps: Roseway Heights, Dec 15-19 Mt Scott Dec, 20-Jan 03

Portland Parks & Recreation and People for Parks Oregon would like to invite you to attend their FREE Volleyball Winter Clinics. Clinics are open to all 6th thru 8th grade students!

Roseway Heights Elmentary

Location: 7334 NE Siskiyou St, Portland OR
(Near NE 82nd Ave and NE Siskiyou St)

• Dec 15, 2:30PM - 5:00PM
• Dec 17, 2:30PM - 5:00PM
• Dec 19, 2:30PM - 5:00PM

Mt Scott Community Center

Location: 5530 SE 72nd Ave, Portland OR
(near SE 72nd AVe and SE Woodstock St)

• Dec 20, 8:00AM - 11:00AM
• Dec 27, 8:00AM - 11:00AM
• Jan 03, 8:00AM - 11:00AM

Parents must reserve a clinic date and complete a permission form prior to their volleyball player attending the clinic. Email your reservation request to pprvolleyball@yahoo.com. In the email specify the date(s) that you want your volleyball player to attend.

Space is limited --- so reserve your volleyball players spot now!

Proposal to divide property at 2120 NE 162 Ave into 2nd buildable lot

When: Monday, Dec 1, 2008 7:00PM
Where: Springwater Trail Room (1st floor)
Gresham City Hall
1333 NW Eastman Parkway

Proposal

The land division proposal to be submitted is located at 2120 NE 162nd Ave. The property is located on the East side of 162nd Ave and North of Halsey St. The legal description of the property is Parcel #1 of Partition Plat No. 1995-151, located within the City of Gresham and Multnomah County, and the Multnomah County tax identification number is R-238920.

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The proposal is to divide the property in a fashion that would allow a 2nd buildable lot to be created under the current zoning and planning codes of the City of Gresham.

Transition Residential Districts, Increased Residential Intensity, and New Lot Size Standards May Effect Your Property Value

When: Monday October 27, 2008 6:30PM
Where: Council Chambers
Public Safety & Schools Building
Gresham City Hall
1333 NW Eastman Parkway
Gresham, Oregon

The City of Gresham Planning Commission is scheduled to discuss the Development Code Improvement Project at its next meeting on October 27, 2008. If you would like to see the materials for this meeting, please visit the Planning Commission website at: http://www.greshamoregon.gov/city/city-departments/mayor-and-city-council/council-advisory-committees/Planning-Commission.aspx.

For more information contact Stacy Humphrey, Special Projects Planner, City of Gresham, phone (503) 618-2202, or email stacy.humphrey@ci.gresham.or.us.

Over 300 Hot Rods and Classic Cars! Rock-n-Roll! Fabulous Food! August 8-9, 2008 Downtown Gresham Oregon

When: Saturday, August 9, 2008 8:00AM - 7:00PM
Where: Main Street
Historic Downtown Gresham

Hosted by Northwest Motorsports Association

Proceeds from this event benefit the Mt Hood Community College Automotive Scholarship Program. Last years event raised over $11,000. Over the past 10 years, Northwest Motorsports Association has generously donated over $94,000 to fund scholarships for Automotive Technology students! Each year Northwest Motorsports Association also awards two MHCC automotive technology students with a two-term scholarship and aids with the purchase of tools and equipment for the students Co-Op dealership experience.

Mark your calendar and join the fun!

Events

• Historic Bed Races, Friday Night 7:00PM
• Parade on Main Street, Saturday Morning 10:00AM
• The Infamous "You Guess It Engine Blow", (TBA)
• Awards Ceremony, Saturday 5:00PM
• Main Street Cruise, Saturday 6:00PM

Activities

• Cash Awards & Trophies
• Live Music! * Rock-n-Roll * Fabulous Food
• Vendor Row * Kids Activities * Door Prize Drawings

See you there!

10th Annual Johnson Creek Watershed Council
Watershed Wide Event

When: Saturday, March 1, 2008 9:00AM - 12:00PM

Where: 14 restoration sites!

Click here to view the event flyer!

Volunteers are invited to a FREE celebration lunch following work parties. Register online at www.jcwc.org. To find out more or to volunteer go to www.jcwc.org or email us at info@jcwc.org or call 503.652.7477

Portland Teen Idol

When: Friday, March 7th, 2008 6:00PM - 8:30PM

Where: Clearcreek Middle School
219 NE 219th Ave.

Discover the next new teen talent in our area! Volunteer at Portland Teen Idol helping with set up, registering kids, and possibly judging!