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City of Gresham Sat Night Basketball 2018: Sat, Dec 15, 2018 8PM-12AM

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City of Gresham Sat Night Basketball 2018: Sat, Dec 15, 2018 8PM-12 am. Let's Hoop It Up!. Info here!

Let's Hoop It Up!

When: Sat, Dec 15, 2018 8PM-12 am
Where: Friends of the Children
424 NE 172nd Ave.
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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.

  • 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.

Pictures with Santa at the History Museum: Sat, Dec 15, 2018 10AM-4PM

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Pictures with Santa at the History Museum: Sat, Dec 15, 2018 10AM-4PM. . Info here!

Visit With Santa!

When: Sat, Dec 15, 2018 10AM-4PM
Where: Gresham History Museum
410 North Main Street
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Photos with Santa schedule:

  • Nov. 24 10:00 am 4:00 pm
  • Dec. 1 10:00 am 4:00 pm
  • Dec. 8 10:00 am 4:00 pm
  • Dec. 15 10:00 am 4:00 pm
  • Dec. 16 Noon 4:00 pm

Free crafts while you wait.

Pricing:

  • $15 for 4x6 photo
  • $10 for digital file
  • $20 for both

Museum members get 10% off.

All proceeds benefit the Gresham Historical Society.

For more information about this event, contact Evan Smiley at 503-667-0347 or director@greshamhistorical.org.

Celebrate the 2018 Holiday Season at Zimmerman House: Sat, Dec 15, 2018 12PM-5PM

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Celebrate the 2018 Holiday Season at Zimmerman House: Sat, Dec 15, 2018 12PM-5PM. Info here!

Travel Back in Time

When: Sat, Dec 15, 2018 12PM-5PM
Where: Zimmerman House
17111 NE Sandy Blvd.
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Volunteers are decorating the 1874 Historic Zimmerman House to celebrate the holiday season, and well have every room decorated for you.

The house was home to three generations of the Zimmerman Family. Their furnishings and personal articles remain in this two-story Victorian home, with ten rooms open to the public.

This year there will be a mix of holiday decorations brought in to add sparkle to the house and blended with a variety of Zimmerman family memorabilia from china to postcards to fashions to quilts.

Tours will be on the following Fridays and Saturdays from noon to 5:00 pm:

  • Nov. 30 and Dec. 1
  • Dec. 7 and 8
  • Dec. 14 and 15

Admission is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors/teens and free for children under 13 and East County Historical Organization (ECHO) members. Parking is free, but space is limited, so please carpool or take TriMet bus line 21-Sandy Blvd/223rd.

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

Pictures with Santa at the History Museum: Sun, Dec 16, 2018 10AM-4PM

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Pictures with Santa at the History Museum: Sun, Dec 16, 2018 10AM-4PM. . Info here!

Visit With Santa!

When: Sun, Dec 16, 2018 10AM-4PM
Where: Gresham History Museum
410 North Main Street
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Photos with Santa schedule:

  • Nov. 24 10:00 am 4:00 pm
  • Dec. 1 10:00 am 4:00 pm
  • Dec. 8 10:00 am 4:00 pm
  • Dec. 15 10:00 am 4:00 pm
  • Dec. 16 Noon 4:00 pm

Free crafts while you wait.

Pricing:

  • $15 for 4x6 photo
  • $10 for digital file
  • $20 for both

Museum members get 10% off.

All proceeds benefit the Gresham Historical Society.

For more information about this event, contact Evan Smiley at 503-667-0347 or director@greshamhistorical.org.

Mt. Hood Pops Christmas Concert 2018: Sun, Dec 16, 2018 3:30PM-5:30PM

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Mt. Hood Pops Christmas Concert 2018: Sun, Dec 16, 2018 3:30PM-5:30PM. Info here!

When: Sun, Dec 16, 2018 3:30PM-5:30PM
Where: MHCC Theater
26000 SE Stark St.
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The Mt. Hood Pops Orchestra presents a Pops Family Christmas for the holidays.

Purchase tickets online

For more information, visit the Mt. Hood Pops Facebook page or call 503-669-1937. Email mhpotickets@gmail.com

City of Gresham Sunday Futsal: Sun, Dec 16, 2018 5PM-7PM

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City of Gresham Sunday Futsal: Sun, Dec 16, 2018 5PM-7PM. Let's Kick Ball!. Info here!

Let's Kick Ball!

When: Sun, Dec 16, 2018 5PM-7PM
Where: Friends of the Children gym
424 NE 172nd Ave.
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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.

Read more about Sunday Futsal and print the waiver.

Celebrate The Holiday Season with Family Fun Activities, Now Thru December 2018!

2018 Portland area Holiday Activity Guide. Fun for the entire family! Storybooklane, Train rides, Christmas ships, Colorful lights, 300 Tuba Concert on the Square and much more. Info here!

2018 Holiday Activities

Looking for fun things to do with family or friends? Revel in the holiday spirit with these events and activities. Be sure to check-out our last link for an extensive list of Holiday happenings!

300 Tuba Concert on the Square

  28th Annual Tuba Christmas Concert  
Sat Dec 08, 2018 1:30-3PM, Pioneer Courthouse Square. Downtown will pulse with the melodic sounds of big brass as nearly 300 tubas play in unison for the 28th Annual Tuba Christmas Concert in the heart of downtown. FREE! [Top]

  Alpenrose Storybook Lane  
Weekends, Nov 30-Dec 16, Fri 3-6PM, Sat-Sun 11AM-6PM, 6149 SW Shattuck. A family tradition for more than fifty years. Alpenrose's old western town is transformed into a winter wonderland in nostalgic Storybook Lane. Visit with Santa. Bring a donation for Oregon Food Bank. FREE! [Top]

Alpenrose Storybooklane, Portland OR

Christmas ships, Portland OR

  2018 Christmas Ship Parade  
Nightly, Nov 30-Dec 20 (See schedule for locations & times), Columbia River and Willamette River. The Christmas Ship Fleet averages 60+ boats between the two Columbia River and Willamette River fleets. Both fleets will be out most every night. Visit the website for schedule details. FREE! [Top]

  Lights on Peacock Lane  
Nightly, Dec 15-Dec 31 6PM-11PM, SE 40th & Stark. Since the 1920s, each house on Peacock Lane has been decorating for Christmas. Tudors style houses are adorned with sparkling lights, nativity scenes, rotating Christmas trees plus Santa, Frosty and the gang. FREE! [Top]

Peacock Lane, Portland OR

Pittock Mansion Christmas, Portland OR

  Pittock Mansion Christmas  
Daily, Nov 20-Dec 31, 10AM-4PM, Pittock Mansion, 3229 NW Pittock Home to Portland pioneers Henry and Georgiana Pittock, pioneer owners of the Oregonian newpaper, this beautiful mansion is decorated will all the splendor of the holiday season. Adults $11. 6-18 $8. Under 6 free. [Top]

  Portland's Holiday Express  
Get Your Tickets Early!
Weekends 10AM-8PM, Nov 23-24, Dec 1-2, Dec 8-9, Dec 15-16. Holiday Express trains leave from the Oaks Station at Oaks Amusement Park. Join Santa on a steam powered railroad adventure along the scenic Willamette River. Tickets $18-$21.50 adult, $15-$11.50 children (under 12), $54-$68 Family 4 pack. 40 minutes. Visit ORHF website for tickets. [Top]

Holiday Express train rides, Portland OR

Oregon Zoolignts, Portland OR

  Oregon ZooLights  
Nightly, Nov 21-Jan 05, 5PM-9PM, Oregon Zoo.It wouldn't be the holidays in Portland without a visit to ZooLights, returning this year train rides and over a 1.5 million LED light experience. Adults $17.95/$12.95. Children (3-11) $12.95/$7.95. [Top]

  WinterWonderland at PIR  
Nightly, 5PM-11PM, Nov 23-Dec 26, Portland Intl Raceway Recognized as the "Largest Holiday Light Show West of the Mississippi", the 26th annual Winter Wonderland will grab your attention with glimmers and glows around every corner. Over 250 lighted pieces. $20/car. [Top]

Winter Wonderland at PIR, Portland OR

Grotto Festival of Lights, Portland OR

  The Grotto: Festival of Lights  
Nightly, 5PM-9:30PM Nov 23-Dec 30th, 8840 NE Skidmore 500,000 lights, 150 performances, petting zoo, carolers and more. The Grotto’s Christmas Festival of Lights is the largest Christmas choral festival in the world. Adult $12. Children (3-12) $6 [Top]

  Aspen Meadows, Celebration of Lights  
Nightly, Dec 08-Dec 26 5PM-11PM, , 24232 S. Upper Highland Rd, 150,000 lights, carolers, interactive children’s area,miniature train village, warm refreshments and more. Oregon Food Bank donations accepted. FREE! [Top]

Aspen Meadows, Celebration of Lights, Colton OR. Just 40 minutes SE of downtown Gresham.

Free! EMSWCD Urban Weeds Workshop, 'Weeds - We All Have Them': Thu Nov 08, 2018 6PM-8:30PM

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Free! EMSWCD Urban Weeds Workshop, Weeds - We All Have Them. St Aidans Episcopal Church, 174th NE Glisan. Thu Nov 08, 2018 6PM-8:30PM. Info here!

Free Workshop!
Getting Weeds Under Control"

When: Thu Nov 08, 2018 6PM-8:30PM
Where: St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church
17405 NE Glisan St
Gresham OR
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Weeds – we all have them. Come learn how to identify the most common garden and landscape weeds along with some of the other more notorious plant invaders of the region. We will walk you through how these aggressive plants take over in your yard and provide some simple yet effective tips that will help you get the upper hand without turning to synthetic herbicides.

REGISTER HERE

Sponsored by East Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District. https://emswcd.org

Freeze the Grease, Save a Bundle. Keep Fats Out Of The Pipes

Freeze the Grease, Save a Bundle. Keep Fats Out Of The Pipes. Info here!

Simple Solution. Big Reward.

After big holiday meals, no one likes to be stuck doing the clean-up. But if you aren't careful with leftover gravy, pan drip-pings and sauces a grease-clogged drain could ruin your holiday and cost you a bundle.

When fats, oils and grease are poured down the drain, they stick to the inside of pipes causing messy sewer backups and expensive cleanup and repair.

The solution:
Pour the grease into a can, freeze it, and toss the can in the trash!

Thanksgiving, A Time To Be Grateful - A Time For Sharing

Thanksgiving, A Time To Reflect - A Time For Sharing. Info here!
Serving warm food, warm smiles

Happy Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on everything you’ve been given, and be grateful for all that you have.

Take the time to give thanks for all that’s good in your life -- and give to others who may not share the same good fortune this Thanksgiving.

Give from the heart

Help brighten the holiday for someone in need.

  • Donate time or money to a local charity or food pantry
  • Donate a Thanksgiving basket to a neighbor in need
  • Volunteer at a local soup kitchen or homeless shelter
  • Deliver Thanksgiving meals to housebound seniors

Volunteer this holiday, and share the season!

Have a safe Thanksgiving weekend.

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