When: Sat, Nov 30, 2019 5PM-6:30PM Where: Arts Plaza
401 NE Second St. Get Map!
The 28th Annual Spirit of Christmas tree lighting â one of the communityâs most popular events â rings in Greshamâs holiday season with a family-friendly program that includes music, photos with Santa, refreshments and the lighting of the 60-foot Ponderosa pine on the Arts Plaza.
Watch for fun activities beforehand in Historic Downtown in the afternoon leading up to the tree lighting festivities on the Arts Plaza.
When: Sat, Nov 30, 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).
When: Sat Sep 05, 2019 9AM-11AM Meet: Northernmost parking lot inside Kelly Point Park N Lombard and Marine Drive Get Map! Cost: Free!
Kelly Point Park and the Rivergate Trail Thursday August 22 – 6 PM Saturday September 14 – 9 AM
Meet: Northernmost parking lot inside Kelly Point Park, N Lombard and Marine Drive
2.0 hours
3.5 miles or 7,000 steps
Visit the confluence of the Columbia and Willamette rivers and walk among the tall black cottonwoods to the Rivergate Trail and back. Note: Relatively flat with paved and unpaved trails
Let's Go Walking!
Join us on another great Ten Toe Express walk throughout inner-city Portland sponsored by the Portland Bureau of Transportation. The Ten Toe Express program is a series of guided walks held Thursdays @ 6PM and Saturdays @ 9AM from May 2nd through September 14th 2019.
Each easy and informal Ten Toe Express walk explores the area neighborhood, architecture and unique history. Walk takes about 2 hours, cover 3.5 - 4.5 miles and are open to all ages and skill levels. Did we mention it's free!
Take TriMet!
For your convenience, all walks begin and end along TriMet routes. Use TriMet’s Trip Planner (click here) or call 503-238-RIDE (7433) for help in finding the right bus, train, or streetcar for you.
For even more guided walks, check out NeighborWalks. NeighborWalks is a collaborative community walking program brought to you by AARP Oregon, City of Portland Bureau of Transportation and Oregon Walks. See the full schedule here.
When: Sat Sep 21, 2019 9AM-12PM Where: Nadaka Nature Park & Garden (Meet at picnic shelter)
17615 NE Glisan St
Portland OR Get Map!
Join Friends of Nadaka, SOLVE, and your neighbors in restoring a healthy habitat at Nadaka! We will be picking up litter and removing invasive plants. Tools, gloves, coffee, and snacks will be provided.
When: Wed, Aug 14, 2019 4PM-8:30PM Where: Gresham Station
649 NW 12th St. Get Map!
Welcome to Greshams only weekday farmers market!
Join us every Wednesday evening starting at 4:00 pm at Gresham Station, at NW 11th Street in between NW Civic Drive and NW Sleret Avenue.
More than 40 local vendors are confirmed to join the Gresham Station Twilight Market, many of whom also showcase their products at the Gresham Farmers Market on Saturdays.
For more information about this event, contact Christina Blaser at 626-318-7508 or christinab@harsch.com.
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
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.
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.
When: Sat, Aug 17, 2019 12PM-4PM Where: Zimmerman House
17111 NE Sandy Blvd. Get Map!
The historic Zimmerman House was built in 1874 and was home to three generations of the Zimmerman Family. Their furnishings and personal articles remain in this two-story Victorian home, with nine rooms open to the public.
We are open every Saturday in July and August from noon - 4:00 pm.
We have three, new special exhibits:
Isobel Zimmerman was born 120 years ago this July, and we are celebrating her life through photos, text, and more.
Well explore the contents of a traveling trunk found in the house, which belonged to Isobels uncle, Andrew McCall.
There is a small photo exhibit of vintage cars please come help identify the year and make!
Admission is free, with donations welcome and appreciated. Come and enjoy the gardens as well.
When: Sat, Aug 17, 2019 9AM-3PM Where: Mt. Hood Community College
Parking Lot W
26000 SE Stark St. Get Map!
The Gresham Saturday Market is a farmer's market that includes in-season farm-fresh produce, fruits and berries, crafts, artisans, fresh flowers, plants, services, and unique offerings, plus great food and live entertainment. Ample on-site parking is available next to the market.
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!
