City of Gresham

Get Involved, Make A Difference When: Thu May 05, 2016 6:30PM-8:30PM Where: Gresham City Hall Room 2A 1333 NW Eastman Pkwy. Gresham, OR Get Map!

The Natural Resources and Sustainability Committee advises the Gresham City Council on policy development matters and actions related to the protection, restoration and enhancement of:

• Natural resources
• Watershed health
• Water quality
• Fish and wildlife habitat
• Urban tree canopy
• Provision of public health
• Development, improvement and expansion of city parks, trails, and green space for present and future generations

For more information about this event contact Keri Handaly at 503-618-2525 or Keri.Handaly@GreshamOregon.gov.

Get Involved, Make A Difference When: Thu May 05, 2016 4:45PM-6PM Where: Gresham City Hall Conference Room 3A 1333 NW Eastman Parkway Gresham, OR Get Map!

The Gresham Art Committee is a volunteer committee that oversees the installment of visual arts exhibits in the City of Gresham Visual Arts Gallery and assists with the acquisition of art throughout City facilities. The committee also advises the City in arts and culture-related activities.

For more information about this event contact Kathy Kollenburn at 503-618-2171 or Kathy.Kollenburn@GreshamOregon.gov.

Let's Hoop It Up! When: Fri May 06, 2016 6PM-10PM Where: H.B. Lee Middle School 1121 NE 172nd Ave. Gresham, OR Get Map!

Middle school and high school youth can attend free basketball practice, skill building and game play on Friday nights at H.B. Lee Middle School, 1121 NE 172nd Ave.

• Open to boys and girls in grades 6-12
• Learn new skills, make new friends, play basketball.
• Adult supervision and mentorship provided by the Portland Opportunities Industrialization Center (POIC).
• Sponsored by the City of Gresham.

Schedule:

• 6-8 p.m. for grades 6-8
• 8-10 p.m. for grades 9-12

Registration form

For more information, contact Coach Michael Magnum at 503-975-2929.

Join In Tonight's Fun When: Sat May 07, 2016 8PM-12AM Where: Friends of the Children 424 NE 172nd Avenue Gresham, OR Get Map!

Middle school and high school youth can attend free basketball practice, skill building and game play on Saturday nights at Friends of the Children at 424 NE 172nd Ave.

• Open to boys and girls in grades 6-12
• Learn new skills, make new friends, play basketball.
• Adult supervision and mentorship provided by the Portland Opportunities Industrialization Center (POIC).
• Sponsored by the City of Gresham.

Schedule:

• 8-10 p.m. for grades 6-8
• 10 p.m. - 12 a.m. for grades 9-12

Registration form

For more information, contact Coach Michael Magnum at 503-975-2929.

Get Involved, Make A Difference When: Mon May 09, 2016 6:30PM-9PM Where: Gresham City Hall Springwater Trail Room 1333 NW Eastman Parkway Gresham, OR Get Map!

The May 9 meeting of the Planning Commission has been canceled.

The Planning Commission advises City Council on long-range, comprehensive planning and land use issues within the city.

For more information about this event contact Tammy Richardson, Planning Technician at 503-618-2401 or Tammy.Richardson@GreshamOregon.gov.

Get Involved, Make A Difference When: Tue May 10, 2016 3PM-5PM Where: Gresham City Hall Conference Center 1333 NW Eastman Parkway Gresham, OR Get Map!

Policy Development meetings are informal sessions to review programs, receive progress reports on programs or projects, or to receive other information from staff. The Council periodically holds policy development meetings jointly with citizen advisory committees to discuss policy issues.

For more information contact the City Recorder's Office at 503-618-2697.

Read more about Council meetings.

Coalition of Gresham Neighborhoods When: Tue May 10, 2016 7PM-8:30PM Where: Gresham City Hall Oregon Trail Room 1333 NW Eastman Pky Get Map!

Public welcome
The Coalition of Gresham Neighborhood Associations was formed to provide structure and support for the leadership of Gresham's neighborhood associations, enabling more effective cooperation among neighborhood associations in order to achieve desired outcomes. Goals of the Coalition include providing a public forum for the review and evaluation of issues and problems, providing education and information on specific areas such as land use, and providing a unified voice for the neighborhood associations.

The Coalition meets monthly on the second Tuesday at 7:00PM

Get Involved, Make A Difference When: Wed May 11, 2016 4PM-6PM Where: Gresham City Hall Conference Room 3A 1333 NW Eastman Pkwy. Gresham, OR Get Map!

The Youth Advisory Committee is composed of students from all Gresham-area high schools. Their primary focus is to ensure Gresham youth are engaged locally and that their voices are heard at the City.

For more information about this event contact Jessica Harper at 503-618-2584 or Jessica.Harper@GreshamOregon.gov.

Everything Bikes! When: Sat May 14, 2016 9AM-2:30PM Where: The Arts Plaza 401 N.E. Second St. Gresham, OR Get Map!

Take some time to learn about all the great transportation options in Gresham. Stop by our Transportation Safety Fair and Bike Rodeo at the Arts Plaza in Downtown Gresham (401 N.E. Second Street) on Saturday, May 14, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Visit our bicycle safety booths and pick up a free bicycle helmet and no-charge booster seat to qualifying families (children need to be present and helmets and seats are limited to supplies on hand). Learn to combine your bicycle trips with bus or MAX rides. Bring your bike to participate in a bike rodeo to learn and practice the rules of the road. A 2 p.m. raffle drawing will be held to giveaway a childs bike.

For more information and a complete list of Bike Month events, please visit the Bike Month webpage.

Join In Tonight's Fun When: Sat May 14, 2016 8PM-12AM Where: Friends of the Children 424 NE 172nd Avenue Gresham, OR Get Map!

Middle school and high school youth can attend free basketball practice, skill building and game play on Saturday nights at Friends of the Children at 424 NE 172nd Ave.

• Open to boys and girls in grades 6-12
• Learn new skills, make new friends, play basketball.
• Adult supervision and mentorship provided by the Portland Opportunities Industrialization Center (POIC).
• Sponsored by the City of Gresham.

Schedule:

• 8-10 p.m. for grades 6-8
• 10 p.m. - 12 a.m. for grades 9-12

Registration form

For more information, contact Coach Michael Magnum at 503-975-2929.