Commissioner Diane McKeel, District 4 Click for Multnomah County website
Join Commissioner McKeel as she talks about recent changes in East Multnomah County
Monday evening 7PM St Aidan's Episcopal Church
When: Monday, Mar 28, 2011 7PM Where: St. Aidan's Episcopal Church
17405 NE Glisan St
Gresham, OR Get map!
Multnomah County Diane McKeel will be the featured speaker at the Wilkes East Neighborhood public meeting on March 28th at 7PM, St Aidan's Episcopal Church, 174th & NE Glisan, Gresham.
Commissioner McKeel will discuss the recent changes in East Multnomah County including improvements in Rockwood, construction of the East County courthouse and the new Rockwood Building.
Don't miss this exciting opportunity to hear and speak first-hand with your County Commissioner.
Human Solutions brings eight services under one roof
When: Tuesday, Mar 22, 2011 7PM-9PM Where: Rockwood Station Apartments
Community Center
19100 East Burnside St
Gresham, OR Get Map!
Plan to Attend
The Rockwood Neighborhood Association will hold their next regular meeting Tuesday, March 22nd from 7-9PM at the Rockwood Station Apartments Community Center. The public is invited to attend.
Following the conduct of business, they will have two presentations that should occupy the balance of the evening.
Presentations
Rosewood Initiative
The first presentation will be by the Gresham Police Department officer spearheading the Rosewood Initiative, a project designed to address issues related to public safety concerns at and around the MAX stop at 162nd and Burnside, our first "gateway to Rockwood" light rail stop. See "Rosewood Initiative seeks to build community pride" link below, especially the readers comments on page two for a look into the problems facing this area on the border of Gresham and Portland. Ed
Community Health Providers
The second presentation will be by a panel of community health providers
describing the services of each of their clinics: the new Multnomah County Community Health Clinic on SE 182nd and its plans for expansion; and Wallace Medical Concern, soon to be located at the Human Solutions Rockwood Center building currently under construction at Couch and NE 181st. Dr. Bob Sayson, Medical Director of the Good News Clinic across from the Rockwood branch of the Multnomah County Library will also share news of his clinic's services and future expansion.
Loaves & Fishes Centers"The Meals-On-Wheels People" will open a new senior nutrition site in the Rockwood neighborhood this summer and is seeking input from the community at a meeting. The meeting will take place on Tuesday, March 8, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Gresham Salvation Army, 473 SE 194th. Lunch will be provided.
Agenda: Grant Applications, (2) Apartment Rehabilitation; (1) Storefront Improvement; Extend Small Business Incentive Program - Rockwood/West Gresham
When: Tuesday, Mar 15, 2011 3PM Where: Council Chambers
Gresham Civic Center
Public Safety & Schools Building
1333 NW Eastman Parkway
Gresham, OR Get Map!
The Gresham Redevelopment Commission will meet on Tuesday, March 15, 2011 immediately following adjournment of the 3:00 p.m. Gresham City Council business meeting in the Council Chambers, Gresham Civic Center, Public Safety and Schools Building, 1331 NW Eastman Parkway, Gresham, OR. An Executive Session, if necessary, will immediately follow adjournment of the meeting
If necessary, it will immediately follow adjournment of the Gresham Redevelopment Commission Open Session in the Council Chamber Gresham Civic Center, Public Safety & Schools Building
When: Monday, Mar 28, 2011 7:00PM Where: St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church
17405 NE Glisan St Get map!
Save the date!
Be sure to save Monday, Mar 28nd at 7:00 PM to attend the next Wilkes East Neighborhood meeting. Learn what's going-on in your neighborhood. Discuss issues important to our community. (See full story below for Agenda).
Join Your Neighbors. Get involved. Make a difference.
Who should attend?
This meeting is open to all residents and businesses in the Wilkes East Neighborhood!
Family Winter Festival Saturday Dec 11th 2PM-5PM Tree Lighting 4:30PM
Free Admission
When: Saturday Dec 11, 2010 2PM-5PM Where: Plaza Del Sol
18709 SE Stark Street Get Map!
Free Admission!
Bring the whole family and celebrate the Season on the Plaza Del Sol in Rockwood on Saturday Dec 11th from 2PM-5PM.
Live Music
Crafts for the Kids
Visit from Santa
Prizes
Tree Lighting Ceremony 4:30PM!
Help A Neighbor In Need
Help us reach our goal of 20,000 lbs of canned food to benefit SnowCap Community Charities on SE Stark Street. We will be collecting donations at the Festival - so bring your bag of canned food and help a neighbor in need this holiday season.
Open House, Wednesday Nov 17th 6PM Rockwood Community Office
When: Wednesday Nov 17, 2010 6PM Where: Rockwood Community Office
18709 SE Stark St
Gresham, OR Get Map!
Another project begins
The 187th Avenue project is about to begin, with demolition of the north part of the Rockwood Community Office building leading off work that will build a new street connection from 187th and Stark to 188th and Burnside across the east end of former Fred Meyer site (the southern portion of the building used by Gresham Police will remain as is). When it’s complete, this new street will provide a much safer direct connection between the Rockwood MAX station and the neighborhood to the south of Stark, complete with a new signal at 187th and Stark, which should reduce much of the current conflict between vehicles and pedestrians on that stretch of Stark. Construction area map here.
Project Open House, Nov 17th 6PM
While much of the work will take place entirely on the former Fred Meyer site, there will be intermittent traffic impacts on Stark Street near 187th. Staff are working closely with nearby businesses and residents regarding project schedule and scheduled lane closures, etc. A Project Open House is scheduled for 6:00 pm on November 17 at the Rockwood Community Office.
Grant Applications: Apartment Rehabilitation (12), Storefront Improvement (2), New Industries Grant Refinements, Catalyst Site- Phase II Use, Temporary Use Policy, GRDC Work Plan: Public Safety Facility and Services in Rockwood
When: Thursday, Sep 16, 2010 4PM Where: Council Chambers
Gresham Civic Center
Public Safety & Schools Building
1333 NW Eastman Parkway
Gresham, OR Get Map!
The Gresham Redevelopment will meet on Thursday, September 16, 2010 at 4:00PM. in the Council Chambers, Gresham Civic Center, Public Safety and Schools Building, 1333 NW Eastman Parkway, Gresham, Oregon.
Immediately following adjournment of the Gresham Redevelopment Commission September 16, 2010 at 4:00 p.m. open session., 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.
Classes will be offered at Rockwood Station 19100 E Burnside, and Rockwood Landing 19045 SE Yamhill St. The cost is $30.00. Classes will be held September 20th thru December 3rd 2010 on Tuesdays & Thursdays at 9AM-11:50AM or at 6:00PM-8:50PM.
Requirement
Students must attend an ESL assessment on September 2nd or September 9th at Rockwood Station from 9AM-6PM
Questions?
For more information call 503-491-7333, or Espanol 503-491-7675
Classes will be offered at Rockwood Station 19100 E Burnside, and Rockwood Landing 19045 SE Yamhill St. The cost is $30.00. Classes will be held September 20th thru December 3rd 2010 on Tuesdays & Thursdays at 9AM-11:50AM or at 6:00PM-8:50PM.
Requirement
Students must attend an ESL assessment on September 2nd or September 9th at Rockwood Station from 9AM-6PM
Questions?
For more information call 503-491-7333, or Espanol 503-491-7675
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!