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Join us in Historic Downtown Gresham as we kick-off the fifth year of Third Thursday, Jul 21, 2011: 5:30PM-8PM.

06/21/2011 - 5:30pm
06/21/2011 - 8:00pm
Etc/GMT-8
Join us as the Historic Downtown Gresham Business Association kicks off its fifth year of Third Thursdays, Jul 21, 2011: 5:30PM-8PM. Every Third Thursdays, now through August.

Come enjoy Downtown at Night!

When: Thu, Jul 21, 2011 5:30PM-8:00PM
Where: Historic Downtown Gresham
Main Street (and more!)
Gresham, OR
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Music, Art & Wine
The Historic Downtown Gresham Business Association kicks off its fifth year of Third Thursdays, through August.

Stroll the shops of Historic Downtown Gresham while enjoying music, art, wine and community. We will feature different artisans, musicians and wines from the region each month. This annual event is lots of fun, so make sure to come out and enjoy all the great offerings and in-store specials during the months of May, June, July and August.

Nadaka Nature Park, lifting spirits with its peace and beauty. A letter of appreciation.

"A tranquil place in the heart of the suburbs"

Nadaka Nature Park, lifting spirits with its peace and beauty. A tranquil place in the heart of the suburbs, this lovely little park feels so 'Oregon'.
Nadaka Nature Park, Gresham OR
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This lovely little park feels so Oregon

We received this letter from a Gresham resident expressing the uplifting effect Nadaka Nature Park has on their life and the lives of others, and we though we'd share it with you...

June 17, 2011
To whom it may concern:

I am a person who appreciates and uses Nadaka park. I remember when the Camp Fire girls enjoyed day camp there and was pleased when the the park became available for public use.

My husband and I have walked the loop with our dog. What a tranquil place in the heart of the suburbs.

The park is close to my mother's Alzheimer's home, Pacific Gardens. I have noticed employees from P.G. taking their lunch breaks there. Their job is anything but peaceful. The proximity of the south gate of the park really helps them regenerate their positive spirit quickly so they can do the second half of their shifts.

Seeking Host Families for Exchange Students From Gresham's Sister City of SokCho South Korea: Jul 22-Aug 5, 2011

Seeking Host Families for Exchange Students From Gresham's Sister City of SokCho South Korea: Jul 22-Aug 5, 2011. Info here!

Homes needed for 3 girls
and 1 boy, ages 12-15

When: Jul 22-Aug 5, 2011
Where: Your Home!
Gresham, OR

Download Host Family Application (below)

Sharing Our Cultures

Thank you for your interest in hosting a high school exchange student from our Sister City of SokCho, South Korea. This is one of our two active student exchange student programs, with SokCho sending students to the Gresham area every other year opposite of the years students from Gresham travel to SokCho. The students come during the summer break approximately July 22rd through August 5th

Neighborhood Connections: June 2011

City of Gresham: Neighborhood Connections, June 2011. Find Out What's Happening in and Around Your City. Public Safety information, Community Activities & Events, Training & Workshops, Volunteer Opportunities, and more.

Neighborhood Connections is a publication from the City of Gresham
Communications & Community Outreach offering City of Gresham news, Public Safety information, Community Activities & Events, Training & Workshops, Volunteer Opportunities, and more.

Inside this Issue

Keep up with what’s Happening in your City!

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Gresham Neighborhoods listing

For more information, visit the Neighborhood Associations page at GreshamOregon.gov or contact Cathy Harrington at 503-618-2482, or email Cathy.Harrington@GreshamOregon.gov.

Sign-Up Now for the Twenty-Second Annual PAL Sports Camp, Ages 8-14: Jun 20-24, 2011

Sign-Up Now for the Twenty-Second Annual PAL Sports Camp, Ages 8-14: Jun 20-24, 2011. Info here!

When: June 20-24, 2011 8:45AM-2:30PM
Where: Marshall High School
3905 SE 91st Ave
(behind Eastport Plaza)
Portland, OR
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Police Activites League of Greater Portland

Join the Fun!
The Police Activities League invites kids, ages 8-14 to attend the twenty-Second Annual PAL Sports Camp. Local police officers, high school and college coaches from the surrounding area will work together to make the camp a unique experience for youth. Officers and coaches will work with campers to develop specific sports skills and foster good sportsmanship.

Cost is $50 per child. Reduced rates of $25 are available for families who qualify for the free or reduced lunch program during the school year. Transportation available upon request.

Summer 2011 Wilkes East Neighborhood newsletter now available

Wilkes East Neighborhood, Gresham Oregon USA. Diversity, Harmony, Community - Together we can make a difference!

Summer 2011 Wilkes East Neighborhood newsletter. Download here!
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Summer 2011 Newsletter is here.
Download your copy today.

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

  • Nadaka Community Festival
  • Disc Golf, Columbia View Park
  • Reynolds 2011-12 Budget
  • Recycling TV’s and Computers
  • HB Lee MS, Sun Outdoor Club
  • Nadaka Happenings 2011
  • Saturday Family Walks & Rides
  • and more...

Download the full-color edition here!

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, timed to correspond with our regular meetings.
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Looking for a past issue? Check out the newsletter archive.

Got a story to share?

Wilkes East residents are encouraged to submit articles for the newsletter. Articles should be limited to 300 words and may be subject to editing. Send articles by email to: info@wilkeseastna.org, or by postal mail to: PO Box 536 • Fairview, OR 97024.

Jordan Beehler, An Ambitious Young Man Doing Great Things in His Community

Jordan Beehler, an ambitious young man doing great things in his community. What began as a bird house project quickly turned into a passion
Jordan Beehler, Eagle Scout
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What began as a bird house project
quickly turned into a passion

Making A Difference
Wilkes East resident Jordan Beehler is a young man with a warm smile who's interested in making the world around him a better place -- not only for himself, but for others in his community too. Jordan, an Eagle Scout with Boy Scouts of America Troop 606 is a senior at Central Catholic High School in Portland and plans to attend Oregon State University this fall.

In August 2010 Jordan began work on his Eagle Scout Leadership Service Project. This project is the opportunity for an Eagle Scout to demonstrate leadership of others while performing a project for the benefit of the community. This is the culmination of the Eagle Scout candidate's leadership training and requires significant effort on their part.

For his project Jordan choose to improve Nadaka Nature Park

Garden Fresh Produce Returns! Local Farmer's Markets Reopen for 2011

Local Farmer's Markets reopen. Enjoy the freshest produce and products. Find farmer''s markets here!

Stretch your grocery dollars
at the farmer's market!

Enjoy the best produce and products, flowers, and plants starts direct from the garden.

Healthy and fresh
Farmer’s Markets are a fantastic source for fresh, seasonal, locally produced foods, and artisan products. Plus, there are activities and fun for the whole family. So come experience the market. Meet the vendors. Meet other cooks. Enjoy the freshest produce and products. Make your own statement in support of local food.

Want to grow your own vegetables?
Click here for Portland Nursery's 12-month "Veggie Calendar" planting guide.

East side Farmer's Markets

(Complete details on these area markets below)

You'll find plenty of root vegitables, braising greens and lettuces, and of course plant starts for your own vegetable garden.

Bring your reusable shopping bags and plenty of small bills, though some of the markets will trade you a credit/debit card for wooden tokens that all vendors accept, which can be easier to handle than cash. We've indicated those markets that accept Oregon Trail or other food assistant coupons - more access to good food for all.

City of Gresham Partners with Clean Energy Works Oregon to Improve Home Energy Efficiency

Improve Your Home’s Energy Efficiency. Clean Energy Works Oregon offers up to $3,700 in Instant Rebates*. Info Here! City of Gresham partners with Clean Energy Works Oregon to improve home energy efficiency. Info Here!

Improve Your Home’s Energy Efficiency
Save Up to $3,700 in Instant Rebates*

The City of Gresham is a community partner with a new state-wide program, Clean Energy Works Oregon. Clean Energy Works Oregon, (CEWO), is a non-profit program created to assist homeowners with transforming their homes to be more comfortable and energy efficient.

Energy efficiency improvements in reach.  This All-in-One solution provides:

  • No-money-down, easy financing
  • One-to-one assistance
  • Simple qualifications
  • Repayment of loan through the utility bill
  • Protects homeowners from rising energy rates

Expert guidance from start to finish
Qualified homeowners receive an extensive energy audit by a trained building expert, retrofit work conducted by a certified contractor and access to low interest rate financing.

Up to $3700 in Instant Rebates*
*Instant Rebates are available on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to change without prior notice, are non-transferable and will only be available for qualified program borrowers for a limited time. Instant Rebates include federal, state and local resources and standard Energy Trust cash incentives. Instant Rebates end May 15th!

TO APPLY visit Clean Energy Works Oregon, http://www.cewo.org

Clean Energy Works Oregon is public-private alliance with Energy Trust of Oregon, utilities, financial institutions, local communities and contractors.

Gang Graffitti Surges in Wilkes East. Several Locations Repeatedly Tagged

Gang Graffitti Surges in Wilkes East. Several Locations Repeatedly Tagged Since Mid-March
Gang graffiti at Nadaka Nature Park
175th & NE Pacific, Gresham OR
Quick Resources

Neighbors express frustration with the escalating situation.

With the arrival of spring comes a surge in graffiti vandalisim as area street gangs mark their turf.

When you mention the topic of gangs in Portland, most people think of Bloods and Crips, the overwhelmingly black gangs that arrived here in the late '80s. But that's all changed.

The Rise of Mexican Gangs

As the African-American gang problem has slowly been brought under control, its Hispanic counterpart has quietly grown. In the early '90s, African-American gang members outnumbered Hispanic gangsters in Oregon by a ratio of 9 to 1. Two decade later that ratio has reversed.

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