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Wilkes East Neighborhood
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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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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.
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Rockwood's Plaza del Sol, 187th & Stark.Click to enlarge |
Seeking creative people
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When: Wednesday February 10, 2010 5:30PM
Where: El Compadre Loco (formerly Original Taco House)
18935 E Burnside
Gresham Oregon
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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
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When: Saturday Feb 20, 2010 10AM-3PM
Where: Zimmerman Park
17111 NE Sandy Blvd
Gresham OR
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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.
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Wilkes East Neighborhood
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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,
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| Wilkes East Neighborhood has received a Metro Nature in Neighborhood grant for improvements in Nadaka Nature Park which requires matching volunteer hours so your support is needed and greatly appreciated. See you at the park! |
When: Saturday Jan 9, 2010 9AM-2PM
Where: Nadaka Nature Park
NE 175th Ave and NE Pacific St
Gresham, OR
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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!
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Design presentation for
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When: Wednesday Jan 20, 2010 7:00PM
Where: Gresham City Hall
1333 NW Eastman Pky
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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.
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Growing Healthy Communities.
Friends of Trees planting event
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Friends of Trees has been planting trees in communities for 20 years, helping to reduce air pollution and stormwater runoff, as well as beautifying our neighborhoods.
This winter, Friends of Trees is coming to Gresham and conducting a tree planting in the Wilkes East and Kelly Creek neighborhoods. Get neighborhoods map!
In the Wilkes East Neighborhood 3 new Scarlet Oak trees will be planted at the south end of Columbia View Park. These trees were purchased by the City of Gresham thru Friends of Trees who will be assisting with the planting. Volunteers will be needed at Columbia View Park for the planting. Note: time change
UPDATE: The Nadaka Nature Park tree planting event is cancelled. It is rescheduled for March 27, 2010. Watch website for details.
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Nadaka Nature Park |
Tours and "Meet & Greet".
Join the Celebration of the
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When: Monday, Jan 11, 2010 4PM-6PM
Where: St Aidan’s Episcopal Church
NE 174th & NE Glisan
Gresham, Or
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Tour of Nadaka & Nelson Property (Weather Permitting) from 4:00-4:30PM.
Meet the individuals, organizations, City & Metro officials, partners, etc. who made this acquisition possible.
Sponsored by the Wilkes East Neighborhood Association & Friends of Nadaka. Refreshments provided.
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Zimmerman House 1874 Click to enlarge |
Enjoy an Old-Fashioned
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When: Saturday Dec 19, 2009 10AM-3PM
Where: Zimmerman Park
17111 NE Sandy Blvd
Gresham OR
Get Map!
Take a step back into history at the Zimmermann 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. Open house and tours are available every third Saturday. Don't miss this unique opportunity to step back in time!
Thank You!
Wilkes East Neighborhood would like express our gratitude to the following for their generous contributions & continued support:
• Jazzy Bagels, Main St & Powell
• Parkrose Hardware, 106th & Sandy
• Growers Outlet, 162nd & Glisan
• SOLV, Bringing Oregon together
• Albertsons, 181st & Glisan
• And, all the many volunteers!
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