City of Gresham

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.

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

• Crime Reports
• Gresham Newsletter Online
• Spring Neighborhood Safety Forum - May 14
• Multnomah County RSVP, a Program of Metropolitan Family Service (MFS)
• East County's Got Talent - Auditions Apr 30
• Project Linkage
• East Gresham Community Information Fair - May 25
• Experience is the Best Teacher, and You Have a Lifetime’s Worth
• Rockwood Design Standards Community Forum - April 18
• Urban Forestry Management Plan Open House – April 19
• The Chamber Expo
• New Mediators Join East Metro Mediation
• Are You a Gresham Homeowner? Clean Energy Works Gresham is Here!
• Public Comment Sought on Draft Stormwater Monitoring Plan - Deadline Apr 25 Noon
• City’s Earth Day Recycling Collection Event is April 23
• Volunteer Bird Survey Orientation is April 23
• Drug Take-Back Day is April 30
• Gresham Celebrates National Bike Month in May
• Learn to Naturescape in Your Garden Workshop May 7
• Internal Sustainability Plan Brings Multiple Benefits to City Operations
• City’s New Program Offers Free Water Audit and Home Energy Review
• Resident Web Panel: Your Opinion Matters

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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.

The City invites you to share your thoughts via a series of short e-mail surveys

Make Your Opinions Count

The Department of Environmental Services is looking for residents to share opinions via a series of short e-mail surveys over the next few years. Participation in the periodic surveys will help staff design and deliver cost-effective programs that enhance the health of local streams and the community

Please share your opinions with us!

Your participation will help us design and deliver cost-effective programs that enhance our community and the health of our local streams. Participation is voluntary and you may opt out at any time. The surveys will be short, 10-15 minutes in length

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

• Crime Reports
• Earthquake Preparedness (Read)
• Multnomah County RSVP, a Program of Metropolitan Family Service (MFS)
• "10 Ways to Engage Your Audience & Extend Your Reach" Class
• Project Linkage
• Experience is the Best Teacher, and You Have a Lifetime’s Worth
• Earth Day Recycling Collection Event, Save the Date: Apr 23
• City Looks at Relationship Between Built Environment And Health
• Residents’ Views Needed on Institutional Master Plans: Apr 4
• Rain Garden Grants Available: Deadline Apr 15
• Event Recycling Volunteers Needed: Mar 26
• Birds, Bees and Butterflies Workshop: Apr 10
• Make Your Opinions Count for the Community, E-mail surveys
• Street Sweeping Schedule
• Transportation Fair for Downtown Employees: Apr 7
• Bike Rides for Adults and Families Start in April
• Nationwide Prescription Drug Take-Back Day: Apr 30
• Bike Commute Workshops: May 4 & 11
• Free Bird Workshop: Apr 5
• City’s Natural Resources and Sustainability Committee Looking for Members
• Get Ready to Travel Smart

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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.

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

• Crime Reports
• Drawing Out Conflict – Workshop to Explore Conflict Resolution
• Basic Mediation Training: Apply by February 28
• Community Forum on Existing Tree Regulations – February 22
• Multnomah County RSVP, a Program of Metropolitan Family Service (MFS)
• "10 Ways to Engage Your Audience & Extend Your Reach" Class
• Healthy Streams Program
• Think Before You Flush
• Project Linkage
• Experience is the Best Teacher, and You Have a Lifetime’s Worth
• Free Bird Workshop in April
• Earth Day Recycling Collection Event, Save the Date
• City’s Natural Resources and Sustainability Committee Looking for Members
• Free Rain Garden Workshop March 5
• Get Ready to Travel Smart!

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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.

Gresham Redevelopment Commission Advisory Committee February 9, 2011 Meeting Cancellation Notice

When: Wednesday Feb 9, 2011 7PM-9PM CANCELLED
Where: Gresham City Hall
Oregon Trail Conference Center
1333 NW Eastman Pky
Gresham OR
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Please be advised that the February 9, 2011 Gresham Redevelopment Commission Advisory Committee (GRDCAC) meeting is canceled due to the lack of a full agenda.

The next regular meeting is Wednesday, March 9, 2011 at 7:00PM.

Step-down design. Compatible?

Compatibility project’s preferred approaches Public comment is welcome

When: Tuesday Feb 8, 2011 3PM
Where: Gresham City Hall
Conference Center
1333 NW Eastman Pkwy
Gresham OR
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Event Details

The City Council will discuss the Residential Districts Review-Compatibility project’s preferred approaches at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 8, in the City Hall Conference Center. Public comment is welcome.

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

• Neighborhood Safety Forum – February 16
• Crime Reports
• Raptor Identification Workshop February 1
• Show the Love Contest
• Community Forum – February 15
• YWCA Fundraising Event
• Drawing Out Conflict – Workshop to Explore Conflict Resolution
• Gresham-Barlow School Board Hosting Community Forum
• Try Local First Key Tag Program
• YWCA Thrift Store Gives Back to Those in Need
• Basic Mediation Training: Apply by February 28
• Water Crews Flushing Pipes
• NE Hood Avenue Project Open House February 15
• Free Rain Garden Workshop March 5
• New Pilot Program - Water Audit and Home Energy Review
• New Year, New Trail to Explore
• SmartTrips is Coming to Gresham Regional Center Neighborhood
• Gresham Woods, Ambleside, Need Volunteers at Event

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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.

Coalition of Gresham Neighborhood Associations Board Meeting Tuesday Feb 8, 2011 7:00PM

When: Tuesday Feb 8, 2011 7:00PM
Where: Gresham City Hall, Springwater Trail Room
1333 NW Eastman Pky
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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