City of Gresham

Let's Kick Ball! When: Mon, Aug 14, 2019 4:30PM-7:30PM Where: Vance Park 1400 SE 182nd Ave. Get Map!

Middle school and high school youth and adults can attend the free Open Play Outdoor Futsal every Monday and Wednesday from 4:30 - 7:30 pm at the Vance Park futsal courts, located at 1400 SE 182nd Ave.

• Open to youth in grades 6 - 12 and adults
• Play futsal for free, make new friends and win raffle items each time you play
• Sponsored by the City of Gresham

Schedule:

• 4:30 - 6:00 pm for youth in grades 6 - 12
• 6:00 - 7:30 pm - for Adults

For more information please contact Jesus Valdez at Jesus.Valdez@GreshamOregon.gov or Ricki Ruiz at Ricardo.Ruiz@GreshamOregon.gov or 503-618-2213.

Let's Fix It! When: Thu, Aug 15, 2019 6PM-8PM Where: Rosewood Initiative 16126 SE Stark Street Get Map!

Get your broken items fixed by community volunteers for free

The City of Gresham, the Rosewood Initiative and Repair PDX are teaming up to bring people with repair skills together to help neighbors fix their broken items.

Types of household items repaired

• Broken bicycles, chains and tires
• Torn clothing, missing buttons and other fabric repairs
• Broken clocks, fans and small kitchen appliances

Please note: Televisions, microwaves and small engines are not repairable at this event.

What to expect

• Try to bring anything that may be needed to repair your item; Parts, buttons, matching thread, power cords, batteries, connecting cables, remote controls, instructions manuals, etc.
• We try to help everyone who brings an item. If participants bring multiple items (allowed), we can only work on one item at a time and may not be able to fix more than one item per person.
• Our volunteer fixers will do their best to repair your item, but some repairs may be too complicated or require resources that aren't available at the event.
• The event is free. There may be a wait depending on the number of repairs.

Contact

For more information contact us at repaircafegresham@gmail.com or 503-618-2694.

• Repair PDX
• Gresham Repair Cafe

Come Join the Fun! When: Thu, Aug 15, 2019 5PM-8PM Where: Downtown Gresham Get Map!

Stay later downtown for live music, art, kids activities and more on Third Thursdays when the downtown Gresham businesses extend their hours. Bring the family for a fun evening downtown to stroll, eat, shop and explore.

For more information about Third Thursdays, contact the Historic Downtown Gresham Business Association at exploregresham@gmail.com or visit the Third Thursday Facebook page.

Get involved, Make a difference When: Mon, Jun 24, 2019 4:30PM-6:30PM Where: Gresham City Hall Oregon 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.

Free, Drop-in Soccer Program When: Fri, Jun 28, 2019 4PM-6PM Where: Eastside Timbers and Thorns Soccer Complex 4710 SE 174th Ave. Get Map!

The City offers a free, drop-in soccer program for youth on Fridays from 4:00-6:00 pm at the Eastside Timbers and Thorns Soccer Complex.

Details

• Open to all individuals in grades 6-12 and participants over the age of 18
• Meet new friends, play soccer and showcase your skills
• Participants must bring a signed waiver to play
• Games are played in turf fields
• Must have appropriate shoes to play
• No metal cleats allowed
• Adult supervision provided by City of Gresham

This event is sponsored by the City of Gresham.

Read more about community Friday night soccer.

For more information, contact Ricki Ruiz at 503-583-0771 or Ricardo.Ruiz@GreshamOregon.gov.

Let's Hoop It Up! When: Sat, Jun 29, 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.

Let's Kick Ball! When: Sun, Jun 30, 2019 5PM-7PM Where: Friends of the Children gym 424 NE 172nd Ave. Get Map!

Indoor Sunday Futsal youth recreation is open to all students in grades 6-12 on Sunday from 5:00-7:00 pm at the Friends of the Children gym.

• Free. Open to boys and girls.
• Learn new skills, make new friends, play futsal.
• Participants must bring a signed waiver to play.
• Adult supervision and mentorship provided by Active Children Portland volunteers.
• Sponsored by the City of Gresham.

For more information, email Ricki Ruiz at Ricardo.Ruiz@GreshamOregon.gov or call 503-583-0771.

Read more about Sunday Futsal and print the waiver.

When: Thu, May 16, 2019 6:30PM-8PM Where: SALT Academy 333 North Main Ave. Get Map!

City Council and staff will host the second of four community conversations in 2019 on homelessness. This 1.5-hour forum will provide an opportunity for the City to report on current homeless programs and projects and gather input from community members during the open discussion period.

Read more about Council Listening Sessions and submit a question in advance.

For more information about this event, contact Teresa Hall at 503-618-2871 or Teresa.Hall@GreshamOregon.gov.

Join the Fun! When: Fri, May 17, 2019 6:30AM-8:30 am Where: Throughout Gresham Get Map!

The City celebrates National Bike Month with activities in Gresham. Join City staff at one of these three bike appreciation stations during your morning commute to receive a free breakfast treat.

• Main City Park and the Springwater Corridor Trailhead
• Springwater Corridor at the Gresham-Fairview Trail near SW Pleasant View Drive
• Glisan Street near the ON Semiconductor entrance

For more information about Bike Month, contact Jay Higgins, Associate Transportation Planner, at 503-618-2215 or Jay.Higgins@GreshamOregon.gov.

Read more about biking in Gresham.

Wetland Planting Event When: Sat, May 18, 2019 9AM-12PM Where: Wisteria Lane Springwater Trail Get Map!

Join the City of Gresham and the Johnson Creek Watershed Council for a fun day of planting at Wisteria Lane. We will plant native species in the wetland area. These plants are vital for water filtration and habitat for some of nature's most vulnerable animals and wildlife.

The Wisteria Lane project site is located along the Springwater Trail just north of Dowsett Lane. To get to the site, park on SE Roberts Avenue, before it intersects with Dowsett Lane. Follow Dowsett Lane to the Springwater Trail.

Please RSVP for this event

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