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When: Sun, Feb 25, 2018 1PM-3:30PM |
Explore the benefits of gardening with native plants! Natives come in all shapes and sizes with beautiful, wild and delicate flowers. They are also well adapted to our region making them relatively fuss-free!
A native plant slideshow will highlight characteristics and desired growing conditions of many local favorite native groundcovers, shrubs and trees.
Katie Meckes, 503-935-5368
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Let's Go Walking!
When: Tue, Feb 27, 2018 9AM-5PM |
Jackson Bottom has always been a special place, used by Native peoples, early settlers, and great numbers of waterfowl. Located minutes south of downtown Hillsboro, the 635 acres of Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve are a quiet sanctuary for both people and wildlife. More than 211 species of birds are sighted annually at Jackson Bottom, including bald eagles, Great Blue Herons, and thousands of Tundra Swans and Northern Pintails, making Jackson Bottom a haven for bird watchers. The Preserve is home to deer, otters, beavers and thousands of other species.
We will walk approximately 3 to 3.5 miles on the many trails of this Wetlands Preserve, some of it overlooking the Tualatin River. Either during or after the walk, we will visit the Education Center, which has tons of information on local fauna and flora and includes an intact bald eagle nest believed to be the only intact nest of its kind on display in the United States. Youll be able to compare it to the hummingbirds nest also on display. Everything is free of charge, although a $2-per-person donation is recommended.
In February, there may be some water on the trails, so dress appropriately. We will stop at one of the excellent restaurants on the way home, but bring a snack and water for the walk.
For more information about this hike please contact Steve or Micky Solcz at 503-367-8483 or steve.solcz@gmail.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.
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Neighborhood Board MeetingWhen: Mon Jan 09, 2018 6:30PM-8PM |
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SEEKING BOARD MEMBERS |
Wilkes East Neighborhood
PO Box 536
Fairview, OR 97024
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Let's Hoop It Up!
When: Fri, Jan 12, 2018 6PM-10PM |
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.
For more information, visit our basketball page or contact Coach Michael Magnum at 503-975-2929.
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Let's Hoop It Up!
When: Sat, Jan 13, 2018 8PM-12AM |
Middle school and high school youth can attend free basketball practice, skill building and game play on Friday nights at Friends of the Children at 424 NE 172nd Ave.
For more information, visit our basketball page or contact Coach Michael Magnum at 503-975-2929.
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Let's Kick Ball!
When: Sun, Jan 14, 2018 5PM-7PM |
Free drop-in futsal games for boys and girls in grades 3-6 will take place from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Sundays in the Friends of the Children gym. Rain or shine.
Supervised play is provided by Active Children Portland volunteers. This activity is sponsored by the City of Gresham.
A signed waiver is required to participate.
Read more about the Sunday Afternoon Futsal program and complete the waiver.
For more information, contact Ricki Ruiz at 503-839-2678.
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Get involved, Make a difference
When: Tue, Jan 16, 2018 4PM-6PM |
The Gresham Redevelopment Commission (GRDC) meets as needed on the third Tuesday of the month immediately following adjournment of the 3 p.m. Gresham City Council meeting.
Meeting start time varies.
GRDC meetings allow necessary Rockwood-West Gresham Urban Renewal business to be dealt with, such as budget adoption, grant awards, GRDC property-related matters, public hearings, resolutions, etc.
For more information, please contact Cecille Turley, Urban Renewal Program Technician, at 503-618-2545 or Cecille.Turley@GreshamOregon.gov.
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When: Tue, Jan 16, 2018 3PM-5PM |
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.
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When: Tue, Jan 16, 2018 6PM-8PM |
The Community Enhancement Advisory Committee oversees Greshams share of funds reserved for community enhancement projects through Metro's community enhancement grants. In this first meeting, the committee will establish the grant area boundary and develop the grant selection criteria and process.
For more information about this meeting, contact Joe Walsh at Joe.Walsh@GreshamOregon.gov or 503-618-2372.
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Get involved, Make a difference
When: Wed, Jan 17, 2018 6:30PM-8PM |
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.
Thank You!
Wilkes East Neighborhood would like express our gratitude to the following for their generous contributions & continued support:
• Jazzy Bagels, Main St & Powell
• Parkrose Hardware, 106th & Sandy
• Growers Outlet, 162nd & Glisan
• SOLV, Bringing Oregon together
• Albertsons, 181st & Glisan
• And, all the many volunteers!
