Leisure

Saturday's thru October When: Sat, Aug 10, 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.

For more information, call 503-912-4122 or visit the Gresham Saturday Market website.

Saturday's thru October When: Sat, Aug 10, 2019 8:30AM-2PM Where: Arts Plaza NE 3rd Street and NE Hood Avenue Get Map!

The Gresham Farmers Market is a community gathering place where you can stroll, shop and listen to live music. The market offers shoppers fresh, local produce, meats, cheeses, flowers, crafts, fresh food and live music.

Dont forget to bring your bag or basket from home.

Enjoy a picnic on the grass and a splash in the Children's Fountain splash pads on the Arts Plaza.

For more information about the Gresham Farmers' Market contact us at 971-303-2248 or manager@greshamfarmersmarket.com, or visit the Gresham Farmers' Market website.

Hundreds of Hot Rods! When: Sat, Aug 10, 2019 10AM-3PM Where: Main Avenue in downtown Gresham Get Map!

Cruzin' the Block car show takes place on Main Avenue in downtown Gresham on Saturday, Aug. 10. Events will be open to the public from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.

The event features a display of classic cars, along with lots of other activities, including:

Event highlights:

• Live music with Ron Ruedi and the Hurricanes
• Vendor row
• Free face painting
• Balloon artist
• More than 50 awards and trophies
• Raffle prizes
• Saturday Night cruise on Main Avenue (for show participants only)

Registration

• Registration opens at 8:00 am
• Registration fee: $20 per vehicle (includes participants-only street cruise)

This event benefits the Mt. Hood Community College automotive program.

For more information about this event, contact:

• David at 503-860-8041 or pdxcarculture@gmail.com
• Jerry at 503-927-2030 or jerrykim3@comcast.net

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Let's Hoop It Up! When: Sat, Aug 10, 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.

Summer Has Arrived When: Sat, Aug 10, 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.

For more information, please visit echohistory.org, call 503-618-0946 or email info@echohistory.org.

Learn Everything Bikes! When: Sun, Aug 11, 2019 3PM-5PM Where: Main City Park Coho Picnic Shelter 219 S Main Avenue Get Map!

Learn about bearing systems like hubs, headsets, and bottom brackets, including how to diagnosis, adjust, and overhaul them.

For more information about this event, contact Bikes for Humanity at 503-496-9641.

Held Sundays: June 9, July 14, Aug. 11, Sept. 8

Let's Kick Ball! When: Sun, Aug 11, 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.

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Flyer and waiver

Let's Fix It! When: Sun, Aug 11, 2019 11AM-3PM Where: Main City Park Coho Picnic Shelter 219 S Main Avenue Get Map!

Free basic bike repairs with the nonprofit Bikes for Humanity for May Bike Month. You can also donate old bikes to be fixed up for those in need.

For more information about this event, contact Bikes for Humanity at 503-496-9641.

Held Sundays: June 9, July 14, Aug. 11, Sept. 8

Let's Kick Ball! When: Mon, Aug 12, 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.

Bring a Blanket & Picnic When: Mon, Aug 12, 2019 6:30PM-8PM Where: Arts Plaza 401 NE Second St. Get Map!

Greshams Center for the Arts Foundation presents the annual Music Mondays concert series on Monday evenings in July and August in downtown Gresham.

Music Mondays schedule

• July 1: 45 Away, 234th Oregon National Guard Army Band
  A crowd favorite returns with high energy American pop music and vocals
• July 8: Rich Layton and the Troublemakers
  Texas honky tonk and a little country and blues, American roots music
• July 15: Remedy
  Classic rock, Jazz, funk and croon music from 70s, 80s, 90s
• July 22: Shani Rose
  Contemporary sounds, Soulful & Heartfelt, catchy lyrics and melodies
• July 29: Son of Trees
  Latin rhythms, cha-cha to rumba; classics from Mexico, Guatemala and Brazil
• Aug. 5: True North
  Bluegrass and traditional folk; crazy-good picking and harmonies
• Aug. 12: Party on the Plaza - The Hit Machine
  Events get underway at 4:30 pm, with food, wine and beer vendors, games and fun for all ages; featuring a legendary, Top 40 party band bringing dance hits from every era
• Aug. 19: Timothy James
  A local sensation, featuring five blues-driven guitar players
• Aug. 26: Cherry Blossom Orchestra
  Big band swing and jazz music, celebrating Louis Armstrong

All Music Mondays concerts are free. Attendees are encouraged to bring chairs or blankets and a picnic to enjoy a summer evening of live music.

For more information, contact the Center for the Arts Foundation at centerartsfoundation@gmail.com or Sue OHalloran at 503-489-1157.