Leisure

Saturday's thru October When: Sat, Aug 31, 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.

Saturday's thru October When: Sat, Aug 31, 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.

The “dog days of summer” occur during the hottest and muggiest part of summer

Dog Days of Summer?  Click to enlarge

The dictionary defines “dog days” as: 1:  the period between early July and early September when the hot sultry weather of summer usually occurs in the northern hemisphere 2:  a period of stagnation or inactivity

But where does the term come from? Why do we call the hot, sultry days of summer “dog days?” Here's the answer!

In ancient times, when the night sky was free from artificial lights people in different parts of the world drew images in the sky by “connecting the dots” of stars. These star pictures are called constellations, and the constellations as we know them came from our European ancestors.

Ancient star gazer's saw images in the stars of bears (Ursa Major and Ursa Minor), twins (Gemini), a bull (Taurus), and others objects, including dogs (Canis Major and Canis Minor). Click 'Read more' for the answer!

Bring a Blanket & Picnic When: Mon, Jul 29, 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.

Farm Fresh, Hand Crafted When: Wed, Jul 03, 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.

Twilight Market at Gresham Station website

Sparks Will Fly As We Celebrate Our Nation's Birthday!

Fireworks
July 4, 2019
Best Fourth of July fireworks

• Waterfront Blues Festival - Downtown Portland. (See below)
• Oaks Park - 2 miles south of Portland.
• Fort Vancouver - 10 miles north of Portland. (See below)
• Corbett Fun Fest - 22 miles east of Portland.
• St. Paul - 30 miles SW of Portland. (See below)

St Paul Rodeo
July 2-6, 2019
30 miles SW of Portland
Watch fearless cowboys and cowgirls ride bucking broncos, rope and wrestle steers, and even ride bulls at the St. Paul Rodeo. Also enjoy a barbecue, carnival, art show, and nightly fireworks. Schedule.

Molalla Buckaroos Rodeo
July 1-4, 2019
30 miles SSE of Portland
Molalla Buckeroo: Rodeo competition, a carnival, barbecue, live music, dancing and fireworks (nightly following rodeo). Various times Wednesday-Saturday. Visit molallabuckeroo.com for schedule. Molalla Buckeroo Grounds, 815 Shirley St, Molalla; $15; or 503-829-8388

Waterfront Blues Festival
July 4 - 7, 2019
Portland Waterfront
Waterfront Blues Festival features over 75 performers on four stages, plus fireworks on July 4th, at Tom McCall Waterfront Park on the Willamette River. Visit their website for schedule and details.

Fourth of July at the Fort
July 4, 2019, 10PM!
10 miles north of Portland
Independence Day At Fort Vancouver fireworks at 10:05 p.m. Bring a blanket or lawn chair.

Free, Drop-in Soccer Program When: Fri, Jul 05, 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: Fri, Jul 05, 2019 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

• 6:00 - 8:00 pm for grades 6-8
• 8:00 - 10:00 pm for grades 9-12

Registration form

For more information, visit our basketball page or contact Coach Michael Magnum at 503-975-2929.

Saturday's thru October When: Sat, Jul 06, 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.

Let's Hoop It Up! When: Sat, Jul 06, 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.