City of Gresham

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.

Get Involved, Make A Difference When: Mon May 16, 2016 4:30PM-6:30PM Where: Gresham City Hall Springwater Trail Room 1333 NW Eastman Parkway Gresham, OR Get Map!

The Urban Forestry Subcommittee advises the City Council and staff about tree preservation, tree species for the Citys street tree list and trees to be designated to the Citys significant tree list.

For more information about this event contact Tina Osterink, Natural Resources Planner at 503-618-2392 or Tina.Osterink@GreshamOregon.gov.

Get Involved, Make A Difference When: Tue May 17, 2016 4PM-6PM Where: Council Chambers 1331 NW Eastman Parkway Gresham, OR Get Map!

The Gresham Redevelopment Commission (GRDC) meets as needed on the third Tuesday of the month immediately following adjournment of the 3 p.m. Gresham City Council meeting.

Meeting start time varies.

GRDC meetings allow necessary Rockwood-West Gresham Urban Renewal business to be dealt with, such as budget adoption, grant awards, public hearings, resolutions, etc.

For more information, please contact Cecille Turley, Urban Renewal Program Technician, at 503-618-2545 or Cecille.Turley@GreshamOregon.gov.

Get Involved, Make A Difference When: Tue May 17, 2016 3PM-5PM Where: Gresham City Hall Council Chambers 1333 NW Eastman Parkway Gresham, OR Get Map!

Regular Council meetings allow necessary City business to be dealt with, such as citizen recognition, citizen advisory committee reports, bid awards, resolutions, ordinances, public hearings, etc. Regular Council meetings are streamed live on the City's website at GreshamOregon.gov/Videos.

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

Read more about Council meetings.

Get Involved, Make A Difference When: Wed May 18, 2016 7PM-9PM Where: Gresham City Hall Conference Room 3A 1333 NW Eastman Parkway Gresham, OR Get Map!

The Finance Committee advises Council on City financial matters. Finance Committee meetings take place on the third Wednesday of the month in conference room 3A from 7 - 9 p.m. at Gresham City Hall.

For more information about the Finance Committee or about this meeting, contact Sharron Monohon at 503-618-2890 or Sharron.Monohon@GreshamOregon.gov.

Get Involved, Make A Difference When: Wed May 18, 2016 6:30PM-8PM Where: Gresham City Hall Oregon Trail Room 1333 NW Eastman Parkway Gresham, OR Get Map!

The May 18 meeting of the Design Commission has been canceled.

The Design Commission is the primary advising subcommittee to the City Council on design excellence for the built environment of the city.

For more information about this event contact Jamie Thomes at 503-618-2842 or Jamie.Thomes@GreshamOregon.gov.

Get Involved, Make A Difference When: Thu May 19, 2016 5:30PM-7:30PM Where: Gresham City Hall HR Training Room 1333 N.W. Eastman Pkwy. Gresham, OR Get Map!

The purpose of the Gresham Commission on Children and Families is to conduct research and advise the Gresham City Council on the development, implementation and maintenance of strategies, policies and programs designed to strengthen and engage Greshams children and families.

For more information about this event contact Joe Walsh at 503-618-2372 or Joe.Walsh@GreshamOregon.gov.

Let's Go Bike Riding! When: Thu May 19, 2016 12PM-1PM Where: Gresham City Hall Loading Dock (starting point) 1333 NW Eastman Parkway Gresham, OR Get Map!

Join City Staff on Thursday, May 19 from noon to 1 p.m. for a bike ride starting at the Citys Loading Dock, 1333 NW Eastman Parkway. The ride is approximately 6 miles and should take less than an hour and returns to the Citys loading dock.

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

Get Involved, Make A Difference When: Thu May 19, 2016 5:30PM-7:30PM Where: Gresham City Hall HR Training Room 1333 N.W. Eastman Pkwy. Gresham, OR Get Map!

The purpose of the Gresham Commission on Children and Families is to conduct research and advise the Gresham City Council on the development, implementation and maintenance of strategies, policies and programs designed to strengthen and engage Greshams children and families.

For more information about this event contact Joe Walsh at 503-618-2372 or Joe.Walsh@GreshamOregon.gov.

Celebrate Bike Month! When: Fri May 20, 2016 6:30AM-8:30AM Where: Multiple Locations Gresham, OR Get Map!

Participate in Bike-to-Work Day on Friday, May 20 between 6:30 and 8:30 a.m. Just stop by one of these three bike appreciation stations and receive a free breakfast treat:

• Main City Park at Springwater Corridor Trail Head
• Springwater Corridor at Gresham-Fairview Trail near S.W. Pleasant View Drive
• Glisan Street near ON Semiconductor entrance

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