Leisure

Safer Walking & Biking When: Sat, Oct 15, 2016 10AM-2PM Where: Gresham Civic Center 1333 NW Eastman Pky Rockwood Rising Catalyst Site 18535 SE Stark Street Get Map!

10:00 am - 12:00 pm: Walk and Talk

The City wants to understand how getting around town can help you stay active, fit and healthy. Join us for a 2.2-mile walk from Gresham's Civic Center on Eastman Parkway to the new Rockwood Rising site on 187th and Stark Street. Along the walk, we want to hear from you about what street improvements would make walking and biking easier, safer and more enjoyable in Gresham. Slip on your walking shoes and join us.
Families, strollers and mobile chairs are welcome.

Language translation other than English available upon request; call 971-231-7426 to schedule.

12:00 - 2:00 pm: Eat

At the Rockwood Rising site, come out to see what plans the Gresham Redevelopment Commission has been cooking up for a new Rockwood town center. Sample free foods from many different cultural cuisines from local entrepreneurs and food vendors. Learn what types of programs and services could be located there, and how you and your family can give input about what you'd like to see there.

For more information about this event, contact Emily Bower at 503-618-2416 or Emily.Bower@GreshamOregon.gov.

Saturday's thru October When: Sun, Oct 16, 2016 11AM-3PM Where: Next to Plaza del Sol SE 187th Street Get Map!

The Rockwood Farmers Market is a community-focused market featuring fresh produce from local farms in a welcoming and vibrant atmosphere. Purchase local fruits and produce, jams and jellies, enjoy hot food vendors, music, a weekly activity for kids and more.

The outdoor market is open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sundays next to the Plaza del Sol, SE 187th Avenue, between East Burnside and SE Stark Street. The market runs on Sundays until October 16.

WIC, SNAP and Farm Direct coupons are accepted.

Take the MAX: The market is conveniently located right off of the Rockwood/E 188th Ave MAX stop. There is parking available and the market is accessible for bikes as well.

The Market is a collaboration of Ecumenical Ministries of Oregons Interfaith Food & Farms Partnership and the Rockwood Co-op.

Be a sponsor, volunteer or vendor at the market. For more information call 503-221-1054, ext. 215 or email rockwoodfarmersmarket@gmail.com.

Visit the Rockwood Farmers Market website.

Let's Kick Ball! When: Sun, Oct 16, 2016 11AM-1PM Where: Friends of the Children 424 NE 172nd Ave. Get Map!

Free! Drop-in futsal games for boys and girls in grades 3-6, from 11 am to 1 pm 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 print the waiver. For more information, contact Jared Hoffman, 541-921-0686.

Let's Hoop It Up! When: Fri, Oct 21, 2016 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:

• 6-8 p.m. for grades 6-8
• 8-10 p.m. for grades 9-12

Registration form

For more information, contact Coach Michael Magnum at 503-975-2929.

Saturday's thru October When: Sat, Oct 22, 2016 8:30AM-2PM Where: Downtown Gresham on Northwest Miller Avenue between 2nd and 3rd Streets Get Map!

The Gresham Farmers Market takes place from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Saturday from May to October. Held in downtown Gresham at NW 3rd Street and NW Miller Avenue, the market offers shoppers fresh, local produce, meats, cheeses, flowers, crafts, great food and live music.

For more information visit the Gresham Farmers' Market website or Facebook page.

Let's Kick Ball! When: Sun, Oct 23, 2016 11AM-1PM Where: Friends of the Children 424 NE 172nd Ave. Get Map!

Free! Drop-in futsal games for boys and girls in grades 3-6, from 11 am to 1 pm 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 print the waiver. For more information, contact Jared Hoffman, 541-921-0686.

Let's Hoop It Up! When: Fri, Oct 28, 2016 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:

• 6-8 p.m. for grades 6-8
• 8-10 p.m. for grades 9-12

Registration form

For more information, contact Coach Michael Magnum at 503-975-2929.

Genealogy Help Hour When: Every-other Friday 7-8PM (First session Oct 14, 2016) Where: Gresham Historical Society 410 N Main Ave Gresham, OR Get map! (503)661-0347

Are you starting a family tree but don't know where to begin? Having a particular researching issue with an ancestor? Just want to talk genealogy shop? Come on down to the museum every other Friday 7-8PM. Our first geneaology help session begins 10/14/2016. Admission is Free!

Saving Our Streams When: Sat, Oct 29, 2016 9AM-1PM Where: Mt. Hood Community College 26000 SE Stark Street Get Map!

Learn to create a low-maintenance landscape that conserves water, prevents pollution, and saves you time, money and energy. Get natural gardening & design tips that mimic nature, and make your garden a healthy place for children, pets and wildlife. Class covers native plants that thrive in the Pacific Northwest, and other core naturescaping concepts. Where possible, workshop includes a short tour of a nearby garden. This class is free and everyone is welcome to attend.

Advanced registration is required.

For more information about this event contact Katie Meckes at 503-222-7645 or katie@emswcd.org.

Help Remove Invasive Ivy When: Sat Oct 29, 2016 9AM-12PM Where: Nadaka Nature Park & Gardens 175th & NE Glisan Gresham OR Get Map

Join Friends of Nadaka to restore a healthy habitat at Nadaka Nature Park Saturday, October 29th from 9 am to 12 pm! We will be removing invasive species such as English Ivy from the 10 acre forested portion of the park. The event will start with a brief lesson on native and invasive plant species.

Register Here!

Tools, gloves, and light refreshments will be provided. Dress to work in natural areas: long pants and closed-toe sturdy shoes. Please bring a water bottle and a friend! There are two locations for parking:

• 1) St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church parking lot next to
  Nadaka Nature Park located at 17405 NE Glisan St Gresham, OR 97230
• 2) Nadaka Nature Park’s north entrance is at 176th & NE Pacific St

You may park in the neighborhood and follow the path through the forest to get to the picnic structure.

More Info
Contact Monica, Nadaka Nature Park Coordinator, at monica@friendsofnadaka.org or call 503-956-8558