City of Gresham

Put Your Green On - Earth Day Recycle When: Sat Apr 23, 2016 9AM-2PM Where: Gresham City Hall Parking Lot 1333 NW Eastman Pkwy. Gresham, OR Get Map!

The City will hold its annual free recycling event in celebration of Earth Day. The recycling event is free to Gresham and Wood Village residents (businesses may only participate in recycling fluorescents).

We will also be looking for volunteers for this year's event. Tasks may include directing traffic, handing out flyers, uploading materials from automobiles and sorting materials.

Volunteers needed
If you would like to volunteer at this event and for more information, contact Meghan Borato at Meghan.Borato@GreshamOregon.gov or 503-618-2134. Deadline to sign up is April 8.

Collection item details
The City is working with Green Century Electronic Recycling and AccuShred to process collected items this year.

• Small appliances and small electronics (see list of examples)
• Large rigid plastics/clean plastic bags - for items not accepted in curbside recycling
• Block Styrofoam/ clean and dry (no squishy foam or food related)
• Paper ONLY shredding (limit two grocery bags per household)
• Fluorescent tubes and bulbs/boxes available at City Hall
• Cell phones

Items NOT collected at this event

• Batteries - these can be taken to Batteries Plus at 2438 SE Burnside Road, 503-328-0009
• Small plastics (lids, caps)
• Televisions
• All hazardous waste materials (paint, aerosol cans, gas cans, needles)
• All construction, remodeling or demolition materials (including asbestos containing materials)
• All kitchen garbage
• Residential yard debris and trimmings
• Waste and recyclables collected curbside

Batteries and hazardous waste items from residences (no businesses) can be taken to the Metro Hazardous Waste Neighborhood Round Up event happening April 23 as well as other dates that may be convenient.

For other recycling options, contact Metro at 503-234-3000 or visit oregonmetro.gov.

Let's Hoop It Up! When: Sat Apr 23, 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 Apr 25, 2016 6:30PM-9PM Where: Gresham City Hall Springwater Trail Room 1333 NW Eastman Parkway Gresham, OR Get Map!

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 Apr 26, 2016 6PM-6:30PM Where: Gresham City Hall Conference Center 1333 NW Eastman Parkway Gresham, OR Get Map!

The Gresham Redevelopment Commission Budget Committee will meet to review and approve the Commission’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2016-17. Public participation is encouraged.

For more information, contact Sharron Monohon, Budget and Financial Planning Director, at Sharron.Monohon@GreshamOregon.gov or 503-618-2890.

Let's Hoop It Up! When: Fri Apr 29, 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.

Let's Hoop It Up! When: Sat Apr 30, 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:

• 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.

Get Involved, Make A Difference When: Tue Mar 01, 2016 6PM-8PM 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 Mar 02, 2016 6:30PM-8:30PM Where: Gresham City Hall HR Training Room 1333 NW Eastman Parkway Gresham, OR Get Map!

The Citizen Involvement Committee advises the Council on the development, implementation and maintenance of programs designed to facilitate citizen involvement, engagement and to foster a deliberative process between residents and the City.

For more information about this event contact Aaron Abrams at 503-618-2482 or Aaron.Abrams@GreshamOregon.gov.

Get Involved, Make A Difference When: Thu Mar 03, 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:

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

Coalition of Gresham Neighborhoods When: Tue Mar 08, 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