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Start Your Own Neighborhood Watch!


Boris the Burglar-National Neighborhood Watch info

Taking A Bite Out Of Crime,
One Block At A Time

Start your own Neighborhood Watch

Benefits of Neighborhood Watch

The benefits are many… beyond preventing crime and reducing fear, Neighborhood Watch (NW) builds pride, forges bonds among block residents - by really getting to know and look out for neighbors, improves citizen-police relations, and can address other block issues and concerns like child safety, youth development, senior citizen welfare, and quality-of-life.

Neighborhood Watch depends on citizen involvement to prevent and discourage crime. You're not asked to take personal risks, only to serve as extra “eyes and ears” and to report information on crimes and suspicious activities promptly.

Neighborhood Watch groups in your area

To locate a Wilkes East Neighborhood Watch group in your area, or to start a new group, contact neighborhood association members Lee Dayfield at leedayfield@wilkeseastna.org, or Kris Freiermuth at krisfreiermuth@wilkeseastna.org.

What is Neighborhood Watch?

The Neighborhood Watch Program is a highly successful effort that has been in existence for more than thirty years in cities and counties across America. It provides a unique infrastructure that brings together local officials, law enforcement and citizens to protect our communities.

Around the country, neighbors for three decades have banded together to create Neighborhood Watch programs. They understand that the active participation of neighborhood residents is a critical element in community safety

City of Gresham Parks & Recreation Volunteer Updates: April 2008

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Greetings, Parks & Recreation Volunteers!

We hope that spring is treating you well. The daffodils and tulips are emerging and reminding us why we like this time of year so much. Not to mention, Earth Day is right around the corner!

This is Gresham Parks & Recreations - Volunteer Program's April Volunteer Update, which contains information about upcoming volunteer opportunities we have to offer. If you can join us for any of the projects below, please use the contact listed.

Volunteer Opportunities and Events April-June 2008

Before we get to the information below, I want to thank all of you on behalf of Gresham Parks and Recreation for the time you give to take care of the earth and to encourage others to do so. There seems to be a major shift taking place in the public's awareness of environmental issues, and you have helped make that critical change happen.

Development Code Improvement Project discussion at City Council April 15, 2008

04/15/2008 - 3:00pm
04/15/2008 - 5:00pm
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Project to improve code effectiveness

When: Tuesday April 15, 2008 3:00PM - 5:00PM
Where: Gresham City Hall
Council Chambers
1333 NW Eastman Parkway
Gresham, OR

The Gresham City Council is discussing a progress report and research on the Development Code Improvement Project at its meeting on April 15, 2008. The meeting begins at 3:00PM at the Council Chambers at 1333 NW Eastman Parkway.

Give Us Your Input! Residential Districts Review: Apr 2-3, 2008

04/03/2008 - 7:00pm
04/03/2008 - 9:00pm
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Don't miss this opportunity to shape Gresham's future!

  • 7:00pm Wednesday, April 2
    Powell Valley Elementary School
    4825 S.E. Powell Valley Road
  • 7:00pm Thursday, April 3
    Portland Lutheran School
    740 S.E. 182nd Avenue

The City of Gresham would like to invite you to two workshops this week to discuss the Residential Districts Review project.

The City is trying to determine:

  • What locations are appropriate for low-density and higher-density residential development?
  • How can new development best “fit in” with existing neighborhoods?
  • How should new, innovative housing types and arrangements be allowed?

These meetings will help the City identify problems and work toward encouraging better housing development.

Give Us Your Input! Residential Districts Review: Apr 2-3, 2008

04/02/2008 - 7:00pm
04/02/2008 - 9:00pm
Etc/GMT-8


Don't miss this opportunity to shape Gresham's future!

  • 7:00pm Wednesday, April 2
    Powell Valley Elementary School
    4825 S.E. Powell Valley Road
  • 7:00pm Thursday, April 3
    Portland Lutheran School
    740 S.E. 182nd Avenue

The City of Gresham would like to invite you to two workshops this week to discuss the Residential Districts Review project.

The City is trying to determine:

  • What locations are appropriate for low-density and higher-density residential development?
  • How can new development best “fit in” with existing neighborhoods?
  • How should new, innovative housing types and arrangements be allowed?

These meetings will help the City identify problems and work toward encouraging better housing development.

Neighborhood Connections: Mar 2008

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City of Gresham News,
Community Activities & 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...

For more information contact City of Gresham Communications & Community Outreach, 1333 N.W. Eastman Parkway, Gresham, OR 97030 www.ci.gresham.or.us

Plant for the Future...this Saturday!

03/22/2008 - 9:00am
03/22/2008 - 1:00pm
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Native Planting at Butler Creek Greenway

When: Saturday, March 22, 2008 9:00AM - 1:00PM
Where: Along SW 27th Drive, between SW 29th Drive and SW 30th Drive Click here for a map!
(Let us know if you can only make part of the project.)

We're still looking for volunteers to help at a native planting this Saturday, and the weather looks like it shaping up to be pretty nice! Come join us at Bulter Creek Greenway to say goodbye to Winter and "Hello!" to the planting season by removing English Ivy and planting 500 trees and shrubs . These restoration efforts will encourage native growth within Gresham's natural areas and in return, improve the creek's water quality, increase biodiversity and enhance local habitat.

Refreshments and snacks will be provided!

10 volunteers are still needed for this clean up. For more information or to sign up yourself or a group, please contact me at Rachel.Zarfas@ci.gresham.or.us or phone (503) 618-2789.

Neighborhood Coalition Meeting: Apr 9

04/09/2008 - 7:00pm
04/09/2008 - 8:30pm
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When: Wednesday, April 9, 2008 7:00PM

Where: Gresham City Hall, Springwater Trail Room

The Coalition of Gresham Neighborhood Associations next meeting will be Wednesday, April 9th, 7:00PM in the Springwater Trail Room, Gresham City Hall, 1333 NW Eastman Parkway, Gresham, OR 97030.

It is open to the public to attend. See you there!

Neighborhood Connections: Feb 2008

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City of Gresham News,
Community Activities & 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...

For more information contact City of Gresham Communications & Community Outreach, 1333 N.W. Eastman Parkway, Gresham, OR 97030 www.ci.gresham.or.us

Volunteer Events Feb - May 2008

Come. Join the Fun!

Join us for one or more of these exciting Spring projects!

Say goodbye to Winter and "Hello!" to Spring by attending these great outdoor Volunteer opportunities!

Each project lists dates, times, and contact information. Thanks for all you do to help create a more sustainable world. See ya there!

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