West Gresham

Rockwood Design Standards, Urban Renewal Grant Refinements, Urban Renewal Capital Funding, Rockwood In Motion Status Update, 188th MAX Station Construction Staging Area License

When: Tuesday, May 4, 2010 6:00PM
Where: Council Chambers
Gresham Civic Center
Public Safety & Schools Building
1333 NW Eastman Parkway
Gresham, OR
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The Gresham Redevelopment Commission will meet on Thursday, May 20, 2010 at 4:00PM in the Council Chambers, Gresham Civic Center, Public Safety and Schools Building, 1333 NW Eastman Parkway, Gresham, Oregon.

The complete agenda packet is available on the City of Gresham web site, accessible from the this link: GRDC Agendas and Minutes

NOTICE OF EXECUTIVE SESSION

Immediately following adjournment of the 4:00PM public meeting announced above, the Gresham Redevelopment Commission will hold an Executive Session pursuant to ORS 192.660(2)(e) Real Property Transactions, ORS 192.660(2)(f) – Exempt Public Records, and ORS 192.660(2)(h) – Legal Counsel. Executive sessions are CLOSED to the public. Pursuant to Oregon Revised Statutes, no information from this session shall be disclosed by the news media.

1st Annual Furniture Connexion Cruise-In & Car Show Come out for a day of fun, food, and cars! A benefit for Gresham Schools

When: Sunday May 23, 2010 1:00PM-5:00PM
Where: Furniture Connexion
18188 NE Wilkes Rd
Gresham OR
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JOIN US MAY 23rd - 1-5PM!

What a great way to raise money for Gresham Schools! This cruise-in/car show promises to bring out plenty of show cars, entertainment and food, so don't miss this event!

Special guests include in The Get A Life Again Band and the Shriners Clowns. Proceeds benefit participating Gresham High Schools. Help us support our students!

$10 Pre-Registration until May 17th. There will be a cut off after the first 100 cars are signed up so get your information to us soon! Day of registration is $12. Trophies will be awarded and we will host a High School Challenge! Raffles every hour!

*25 spots are reserved for students participating in the Challenge.

Sponsored by Multnomah Hot Rod Council and other local businesses.

Wasco Street Neighborhood Watch Multi-site Garage Sale Cypress Park May 7th-8th, 9AM-4PM

When: May 7-8, 2010 9AM-4PM
Where: NE Wasco Street
(Between NE 172nd - NE 179th)
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Mark your calendar

It's that yardsale and garage sale time of year again!

Cypress Park's Wasco Street Neighborhood Watch group is hosting a two-day multi-site Garage Sale, Friday & Saturday, May 7th-8th 2010, from 9AM to 4PM.

Look for signs in the neighborhood directing you to garages full of treasures.

Wilkes East Neighborhood Board Meeting Monday May 24, 2010 6:30PM

When: Monday May 24, 2010 6:30PM
Where: (Contact for location)

Board meetings are scheduled for the 4th Monday of the month at 6:30PM

For more information please contact: info@wilkeseastna.org

1874 Zimmerman House, Gresham Oregon. Click to enlarge

Welcome Spring! Zimmerman House Tours Sat May 15th 10AM -3PM A lasting vestige of East Multnomah County's agricultural roots

When: Saturday May 15, 2010 10AM-3PM
Where: Zimmerman Park
17111 NE Sandy Blvd
Gresham OR
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A delightful 1874 Victorian farmhouse

Take a step back into history at the Zimmerman House, a Victorian era farmhouse, built in 1874 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This beautiful farmhouse is a perfect reflection of typical Columbia River dairy farm life in the late 1800s. The Zimmerman Heritage Farm is a unique cultural education and recreational resource that is being created for the benefit of the public on a 5.98-acre historic site in Gresham, Oregon.

Under-insured, unemployed? Needing healthcare services? Attend this Free1-Day Health Fair! Saturday, May 22nd

When: Saturday May 22, 2010 9:00AM - 3:00PM
Where: Portland Lutheran School
740 SE 182nd
Gresham, OR
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Free Clinic

This year is the 5th year for Compassion Rockwood, an all day FREE health event where doctors, dentist, and more get together in one location to help under-insured members of the greater Rockwood / West Gresham area. No appointment necessary. Simply show up and attend.

This years services include:

• Basic Medical Exams
• Basic Emergency Dental Treatments
• Dental Cleaning (ages 3-18 only)
• Basic Chiropractic Exams
• Vison Care
• Social Service Fair
• Childrens Activities
• City of Gresham Disaster Preparedness Education
• And more!

This clinic is limited in the services, therefore we are asking that only members of the community with a real need for care attend, especially in the area of dental. Guests are not required to disclose their income level or make a commitment to give back to their community through volunteering.

1874 Zimmerman House Gresham OR Click to enlarge

Welcome Spring! Zimmerman House Tours Sat Apr 17th 10AM -3PM A lasting vestige of East Multnomah County's agricultural roots

When: Saturday Apr 17, 2010 10AM-3PM
Where: Zimmerman Park
17111 NE Sandy Blvd
Gresham OR
Get Map!

A delightful 1874 Victorian farmhouse

Take a step back into history at the Zimmerman House, a Victorian era farmhouse, built in 1874 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This beautiful farmhouse is a perfect reflection of typical Columbia River dairy farm life in the late 1800s. The Zimmerman Heritage Farm is a unique cultural education and recreational resource that is being created for the benefit of the public on a 5.98-acre historic site in Gresham, Oregon.

Wilkes East Neighborhood Board Meeting Monday Apr 26, 2010 6:30PM

When: Monday Apr 26, 2010 6:30PM
Where: (Contact for location)

Board meetings are scheduled for the 4th Monday of the month at 6:30PM

For more information please contact: info@wilkeseastna.org

Rockwood's Plaza del Sol, 187th & Stark.Click to enlarge

Join us "at Pluto" in Plaza del Sol as we officially declare Pluto a planet!

When: Thur Feb 18, 2010 5:30PM-7PM
Where: Plaza del Sol
18709 SE Stark
Gresham, OR
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Event Info

Please join the Gresham Redevelopment Commission Advisory Committee's Work Group and the City of Gresham as we officially declare Pluto a planet.

After the ceremony, head on over to Lazer Planet located at 340 NW Burnside, Gresham, OR. In honor of "Pluto Day" Lazer Planet is giving away one free game per person at their entertainment center for anyone who mentions "Pluto Day' from 7:00 to 9:00 pm on February 18, 2010.

Rockwood's Plaza del Sol, 187th & Stark.Click to enlarge

Seeking creative people to help plan and promote events on the Plaza del Sol.

When: Wednesday February 10, 2010 5:30PM
Where: El Compadre Loco (formerly Original Taco House)
18935 E Burnside
Gresham Oregon
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Meeting Notice

Members of the Gresham Redevelopment Commission Advisory Committee are forming a work group to plan and promote community events to be held on the newly painted Plaza del Sol (formerly the Rockwood Fred Meyer site). Possible ideas are a Cinco de mayo and/or a multicultural Christmas event.

The first meeting will be held at 5:30PM on February 10, 2010 at El Comparde Loco on 189th & Burnside. If you would like to join our work group and help us plan and promote community events on Plaza del Sol plan to attend this meeting. (RSVP below).