West Gresham

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).

1874 Zimmerman House, Gresham Oregon. Click to enlarge

Zimmerman Farm Tours Sat Feb 20th 10AM -3PM A lasting vestige of East Multnomah County's agricultural roots

When: Saturday Feb 20, 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 Feb 22, 2010 6:30PM

When: Monday Feb 22, 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

Nadaka Nature Park

Get your Green on! Volunteers needed for invasives removal at Nadaka Nature Park, Jan 9th 9AM-2PM

When: Saturday Jan 9, 2010 9AM-2PM
Where: Nadaka Nature Park
NE 175th Ave and NE Pacific St
Gresham, OR
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Event Info

Be prepared to get a little dirty and to have fun by supporting and volunteering with Friends of Nadaka and Wilkes East Neighborhood Association in their efforts to restore this natural area by removing invasive underbrush and ivy.

Rain or Shine! Come dressed for weather and help improve Nadaka Nature Park. Bring working gloves & a water bottle if you have them. Volunteer as long as you can.

Anyone wanting to donate food or drinks for the volunteers should contact Lee at 503-998-1044 or email leewilkeseastna@hotmail.com

No pre-registration required. Volunteers younger than 18 will need a signed waiver (available at the event).

See website calendar for more Nadaka Nature Park events and activities!

Design presentation for Nadaka Nature Park expansion to the Nelson property

When: Wednesday Jan 20, 2010 7:00PM
Where: Gresham City Hall
1333 NW Eastman Pky
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Public Welcome

Open House at Gresham City Hall to present plans designed by Mayer/Reed for the Nadaka Nature Park expansion to the Nelson property.

Representatives from Mayer/Reed were in attendance the Fall 2009 Wilkes East Neighborhood Quarterly Meeting held November 19, 2009 at St Aidan's gathering input and citizen feedback for this project.