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Apply For A Passport Here When: Sat, Mar 10, 2018 9AM-1PM Where: Gresham City Hall 1333 NW Eastman Pky. Get Map!

Do you have travel plans? Do you wish you had travel plans? Take the first step and apply for your U.S. Passport! You may have heard the buzz the U.S. Department of State is increasing processing fees from $25 to $35 to apply for passports beginning April 2. The City is offering an opportunity on Saturday, March 10 to submit your application.

Get ahead of the price hike and bring the family. Make sure you bring all the required documents and checks or money orders with you. Visit GreshamOregon.gov/Passports for detailed information on required documents and fees. You may also call 503-618-2460 if you have additional questions.

Applications will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis and event will promptly close at 1:00 pm. Be sure youre here early and have all required documents and fees with you.

Join Us! When: Thu, Mar 15, 2018 11:30AM-1PM Where: Gresham Armory 544 NE Division Street Get Map!

The 2018 State of the City Address will be a luncheon co-hosted by the Gresham Area Chamber of Commerce.

Lunch reservations ($25 each) and free seat reservations (no lunch included) are available.

Register to attend.

For more information about this event, contact Ashley Miller, Assistant to the Mayor, at 503-618-2584 or Ashley.Miller@GreshamOregon.gov.

2018 Spring Newsletter "Diversity, Harmony, Community - Together 'WE' can make a difference!”

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Inside This Issue:   Rick’s Fencing moving to Wilkes East What Are You Most Concerned About? TriMet Safe Travel Tips Happenings at Nadaka Nature Park Local Business Spotlight Earth Day Recycling: Apr 28, 9AM-2PM

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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 regular meetings.

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See the Night Sky When: Tue, Feb 06, 2018 6PM-8:15PM Where: Mt. Hood Community College Planetarium 26000 SE Stark St. Get Map!

There are two shows at this evening's show, with start times at at 6:00 pm and 7:15 pm.

This show will be presented in the Mt. Hood Community College (MHCC) Planetarium Sky Theater, located beneath the library on the Gresham campus, 26000 SE Stark St. All shows are presented under a realistic representation of the night sky, featuring the latest galactic, stellar and planetary images.

The Sky Theater is wheelchair accessible.

Admission fees:

• General public $5
• MHCC students $2 with valid ID
• Children 17 and under $2

For more information contact Pat Hanrahan at pat.hanrahan@mhcc.edu.

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See the Night Sky When: Fri, Feb 09, 2018 6PM-8:15PM Where: Mt. Hood Community College Planetarium 26000 SE Stark St. Get Map!

There are two shows at this evening's show, with start times at at 6:00 pm and 7:15 pm.

This show will be presented in the Mt. Hood Community College (MHCC) Planetarium Sky Theater, located beneath the library on the Gresham campus, 26000 SE Stark St. All shows are presented under a realistic representation of the night sky, featuring the latest galactic, stellar and planetary images.

The Sky Theater is wheelchair accessible.

Admission fees:

• General public $5
• MHCC students $2 with valid ID
• Children 17 and under $2

For more information contact Pat Hanrahan at pat.hanrahan@mhcc.edu.

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Food Waste & Rescue When: Sat, Feb 10, 2018 3:30PM-5PM Where: Rockwood Library 17917 SE Stark St. Get Map!

Join us for a free screening of the film Just Eat It, a documentary about food waste and food rescue. After the film, there will be a short discussion, giveaways and prizes.

Admission is free. All ages welcome.

For more information about this event, contact Emma Spanjer at 503-618-2656 or emma.spanjer@greshamoregon.gov

Read more about the Eat Smart Waste Less Challenge to reduce food waste at home.

Meet Our Wild Neighbors When: Sat, Feb 10, 2018 10:30AM-11:30 am Where: Gresham Library 385 NW Miller Ave. Get Map!

What does a beaver smell like? How do lamprey build their nests? What is the Gresham ghost weasel? Come find out at Wild Gresham.

At this family-friendly event, a local wildlife photographer and a biologist will share photos, videos, props and knowledge about our local wildlife.

For more information about this event, contact Katie Holzer at Katie.Holzer@GreshamOregon.gov or 503-618-2377.

Learn How-to Grow Veggies on a Budget! When: Thu Feb 15, 2018 6PM-8PM Where: St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church 17405 NE Glisan St Get Map!

Join Friends of Nadaka, St. Aidan's Church & Oregon Food Bank for our Seed to Supper Gardening Workshop Series starting February 15th! This is a FREE 6-week beginning gardening course that gives adult gardeners the tools they need to successfully grow a portion of their own food on a limited budget.

Growing Veggies on a Budget. Learn low-cost ways to build healthy soil, plan your growing space, choose your crops, care for your growing garden, and harvest your bounty!

Register Here: https://seedtosuppernadaka2018.eventbrite.com

Participants will be given a free gardening book, seeds, plant starts, trowels, a certificate of completion and more.

Please plan to attend all 6 classes. Participants get a free gardening book, seeds, and other goodies as available.

More Info
Registration is required. Contact Monica McAllister- monica@friendsofnadaka.org or 503-956-8558.

This class is hosted in partnership by Friends of Nadaka, Oregon Food Bank, and St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church.

Downtown Gresham Walking Tour When: Sat, Feb 17, 2018 4PM-6PM Where: Gresham History Museum 410 N Main Ave. Get Map!

The Gresham Historical Society is proud to announce its first exhibit of 2018: Historic Downtown Buildings and Businesses. Residents and out-of-towners have been frequenting shops and conducting business on Main Avenue in Gresham for more than 130 years and we would love for you to join us for our official exhibit opening.

On Feb. 17 from 4:00 to 6 pm, our Museum Director and Curator will be on hand to discuss the materials in the display as well as some behind-the-scenes anecdotes. Mark your calendars it's the perfect time to visit the Gresham Historical Society.

Admission is free, and light refreshments will be served.

For more information about this event, contact Matt Holland at 503-661-0347 or ghsholland@gmail.com.