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Wilkes East Neighborhood
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Newsletters are a regular publication of the Wilkes East Neighborhood Association. They are hand-delivered to over 1,500 residences and businesses in our area 3 times per year, timed to correspond with our regular meetings.
Looking for a past issue? Check out the newsletter archive.
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 1874 Zimmerman House. Click to Enlarge |
Fall Colors & Spooky Trees
When: Sat Oct 18, 2014 Noon-4PM |
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.
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Neighborhood Board MeetingWhen: Mon Oct 27, 2014 6:30PM |
Board meetings are scheduled for the 4th Monday each month 6:30PM
For more information please contact: info@wilkeseastna.org
Upcoming Meetings
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Celebrate Our Newest WetlandsWhere: Sun Sep 14, 2014 2:30-4:30PM |
An Invitaion from Metro Commissioner Shirley Craddick
Thanks to the community’s support and a partnership between the City of Gresham, the East Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District and Metro, a unique 33-acre natural area near Grant Butte in Gresham has been protected for future generations.
I hope you will be able to join us in celebrating the Grant Butte Wetlands on Sunday, September 14th. Enjoy a quick presentation about the history of the site, share your values and dreams for its future, connect with neighbors and have a piece of pie on us!
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Capri Terrace Summer 2014
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When: Sat Sep 13, 2014 3PM
Where: 714 NE 167th Place
Gresham OR
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Join us for our 'Summer' Capri Terrace Neighborhood Watch meeting Saturday Sep 13 at 3PM. It's been a while since we've had a get together. So let's renew acquaintances, make new ones, and share concerns. There is no formal agenda for this meeting other than sharing food and fellowship.
Who should attend?
This meeting is open to all neighbors in the vicinity of NE Hoyt St (between NE 167th Pl and NE 169th Ave), and NE Oregon St (between NE 166th Ave and NE 171st Ave), and NE 167th Place (between NE Glisan and NE Oregon St). Get Map!
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"Yum! Food!" |
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Come enjoy the food, friends, and conversation!
We're looking forward to meeting you!
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1874 Zimmerman House. Click to Enlarge |
Fall is in the air!
When: Sat Sep 20, 2014 Noon-4PM |
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.
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Neighborhood Board MeetingWhen: Mon Sep 22, 2014 6:30PM |
Board meetings are scheduled for the 4th Monday each month 6:30PM
For more information please contact: info@wilkeseastna.org
Upcoming Meetings
 Egan School, Rockwood (Artist Concept) |
Show Your SupportWhen: Wed Sep 24, 2014 6PM |
Source: Gresham Outlook Online (09-23-2014)
Former Corbett superintendent and charter director will speak to board
A public hearing on a proposed charter school in the Reynolds School District is scheduled for 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 24, at Fairview City Hall’s chambers.
Bob Dunton, the former director of Corbett Charter School and former superintendent of the Corbett School District, will give a presentation on The Egan School, Rockwood.
The proposed Rockwood lease agreement hinges on charter approval from the Reynolds Schools District, where the property lies.
On Wednesday, the public will have an opportunity to comment during the charter hearing. Documents on proposed charter may be found at www.reynolds.k12.or.us/district/school-board.
On Oct. 8, the board is expected to vote on the proposal at its board meeting
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Your Input Is Needed!When: Thu Sep 25, 2014 7-9PM |
Classroom, Technology and Safety Imporvements are Recommended!
Community input is needed now! After the community process is completed the Reynoldds School Board will be asked to adopt the master plan.
What is the Reynolds' Master Plan?
The Reynolds School District "Facility Master Plan" is the long-range plan to responsibily manage the district's capital assets, which include: school buildings, athletic fields and operational facilities such as the bus barn, kitchen and maintenance shops
You're Invited!
A message to our neighbors from Pam Krecklow, Real Estate & Construction Manager, Albertina Kerr:
Please consider joining us as we would Pam Krecklow |
Join us to celebrate the completion of Albertina Kerr’s Crisis Psychiatric Care Expansion and Intensive Treatment Group Home!
When: Fri Sep 26, 2014 11AM-2PM
Where: 722 NE 162nd Ave
Portland, OR
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Refreshments & entertainment begin at 11AM. Dedication Ceremony at 11:45AM. Guided tours following until 2PM.
Please RSVP to Jodi Lippert by email at JodiL@AlbertinaKerr.org or phone 503-262-0185
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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