City of Gresham

Get Involved, Make a Difference! When: Wed, Nov 13, 2019 5:45PM-7:45PM Where: Multnomah County East Building Sharon Kelly Conference Rms A & B 600 NE 8th Street Get Map!

Come discuss economic development, social services and housing needs in East Multnomah County and the City of Gresham. Your input will help prioritize resources for the 2020-2021 spending plan to address these community needs.

Dinner will be provided to all attendees.

Childcare, accessibility accommodations and translation services are available upon request.

RSVP by Friday, Nov. 8 to Rachel Nehse at Rachel.Nehse@GreshamOregon.gov or 503-618-2814.

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Public Invited When: Wed, Nov 13, 2019 6PM-8PM Where: Rockwood Boys and Girls Club 454 SE 165th Ave. Get Map!

The community is invited to a fall tree symposium. Get tree care information and learn how you can add to Gresham's tree canopy at home or in your neighborhood.

The tree symposium will feature a mix of speakers, film, discussion, tree and health care booths. Plus, a report on the City's "Green Gresham, Healthy Gresham" tree project in Rockwood and the future with Dr. Vivek Shandas, Portland State University.

• Light refreshments
• Free childcare

RSVP by Nov. 1 to Tina.Osterink@GreshamOregon.gov or 503-618-2392. Translation services available. Contact us if you speak another language and need assistance.

Read more about trees in Gresham.

Let's Hoop It Up! When: Fri, Nov 15, 2019 6PM-10PM Where: H.B. Lee Middle School 1121 NE 172nd Ave. 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

• 6:00 - 8:00 pm for grades 6-8
• 8:00 - 10:00 pm for grades 9-12

Registration form

For more information, visit our basketball page or contact Coach Michael Magnum at 503-975-2929.

Let's Hoop It Up! When: Sat, Nov 16, 2019 8PM-12 am Where: Friends of the Children 424 NE 172nd Ave. 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

• 8:00 - 10:00 pm for grades 6-8
• 10:00 pm - 12:00 am for grades 9-12

Registration form

For more information, visit our basketball page or contact Coach Michael Magnum at 503-975-2929.

Get involved, Make a difference When: Mon, Nov 18, 2019 4:30PM-6:30PM Where: Gresham City Hall Springwater Trail Conference Rm 1333 NW Eastman Pky Get Map!

The Urban Forestry Subcommittee advises the City Council and staff about tree preservation, tree species and for the City's street tree list and trees to be designated to the City's 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, Nov 19, 2019 4PM-6PM Where: Gresham City Hall Council Chambers 1331 NW Eastman Pky Get Map!

The Gresham Redevelopment Commission (GRDC) meets as needed on the third Tuesday of the month immediately following adjournment of the 3:00 pm Gresham City Council meeting.

Meeting start time varies.

GRDC meetings allow necessary Rockwood-West Gresham Urban Renewal business to be dealt with, such as approval of projects, budget adoption, committee appointments, public hearings, resolutions, etc.

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

Let's Go Walking! When: Wed, Nov 20, 2019 9AM-5PM Where: Meet at Gresham City Hall 1333 NW Eastman Pky Get Map!

• Distance: 4.5 miles
• Difficulty: Moderate
• Elevation gain: 200 feet
• Trail conditions: Old gravel railroad bed and dirt trail
• Round-trip travel: 8 miles
• Suggested donation per rider: $1

This is a four-mile out-and-back hike that follows the old Historic Oregon Water Power Railway Co. rail line from Boring to Barton. The trail is a continuation of the Springwater Trail from Gresham. Like the Springwater Trail before it was paved, it is an old railroad gravel bed. The trail goes along the North Fork of Deep Creek. After 2.25 miles, we will turn around and hike back up the trail to Boring. After the hike we will stop at the Red Apple restaurant in Boring for lunch.

Bring a snack and water for the trail. Hiking boots and warm rain gear are recommended.

For more information about this hike please contact Judy or Howard Berg at 503-665-8008 or bergate@frontier.com.

Senior Healthy Hikers asks that participants be 50 or older. A couple wishing to hike is welcome if one member of the couple is 50 or better.

Pets are not permitted on our hikes or walks.

Senior Healthy Hikers member guidelines

When: Wed, Nov 20, 2019 7PM-9PM Where: Gresham City Hall Conference Rm 1A 1333 NW Eastman Pky Get Map!

The Finance Committee advises Council on City financial matters. Finance Committee meetings take place on the third Wednesday of the month from 7:00 - 9:00 pm at Gresham City Hall.

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

Get involved, Make a difference When: Wed, Nov 20, 2019 5PM-6PM Where: Gresham City Hall Second Floor Room 2A 1333 NW Eastman Pky Get Map!

You are invited to the second part of this discussion to learn How to integrate the multiple dimensions of this connection of Trees and health in to everyday life - whether you are a resident, community group, elected official, program manager or administrator.

Please join Vivek Shandas who will lead this discussion with a presentation and time for Q & A.

We will also serve snacks and beverages. Please let others know. An RSVP is appreciated but not required.

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: Wed, Nov 20, 2019 6:30PM- Where: Gresham City Hall Council Chambers 1333 NW Eastman Pky Get Map!

The Design Commission is the primary advising subcommittee to the City Council on design excellence for the built environment of the city. The Commission assists in the development and application of design standards and guidelines, and will conduct hearings as necessary to ensure that proposed public and private projects achieve these standards.

For more information about this event contact Amanda Lunsford at 503-618-2235 or Amanda.Lunsford@GreshamOregon.gov.