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 general meetings.
Got a story or tip to share?
Wilkes East residents are encouraged to submit articles and tips for the newsletter. Articles should be limited to 300-400 words and may be subject to editing. Include a related photo. Send by email to chair@wilkeseastna.org, or by postal mail to: 17104 NE Oregon St • Portland OR 97230.
Volunteers Needed
Newsletters are hand-delivered to Wilkes East residents and businesses by neighborhood volunteers. There are always routes that need delivery people. Routes are small and many. We can always use your help. To volunteer contact chair@wilkeseastna.org.
Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on everything that’s good in your life -- and to give to others who may not share the same good fortune this Thanksgiving. Enjoy a happy Thanksgiving holiday!
After big holiday meals, no one likes to be stuck doing the clean-up. But if you aren't careful with leftover gravy, pan drip-pings and sauces a grease-clogged drain could ruin your holiday and cost you a bundle.
When fats, oils and grease are poured down the drain, they stick to the inside of pipes causing messy sewer backups and expensive cleanup and repair.
The solution: Pour the grease into a can, freeze it, and toss the can in the trash!
Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on everything that’s good in your life -- and to give to others who may not share the same good fortune this Thanksgiving. Enjoy a happy Thanksgiving holiday!
Join Your Neighbors. Get involved. Make a difference!
Save the date
Be sure to save Monday, Aug 9th at 7PM for the Wilkes East Neighborhood 2021 Summer Meeting. The meeting at Nadaka has been changed to a Zoom meeting due the recent surge in coronavirus.
Agenda
Danelle Heilkkila, Principal H.B.Lee Middle School
Dina DiNucci, Gresham City Council Position 1
Tina Osterkink, City of Gresham, Parks Trees & all things public
Neighborhood news and more
Seeking Board Members. Are you motivated, passionate, creative?
Did you know you can become a Member-at-Large at any time? Being a Board Member is a great opportunity and experience for any neighbor, whether you’ve been on a board before or you're considering the idea for the first time. No experience required. Nominate yourself. Info here! or contact any board member. Get involved! Make a difference!
Who should attend?
Participation is open to all residents who live, own property or a business, organization, church or government agency within our boundaries
Be Part Of Your Community. Plan To Attend.
The Wilkes East Neighborhood is located in the northwest corner of the City of Gresham, Oregon, and is one of Gresham's sixteen neighborhoods. Wilkes East Neighborhood borders are roughly NE Sandy Blvd to the north, NE 181st Ave to the east, NE Glisan St to the south, and NE 162nd Ave to the west. Get map!.
Watch for these red & white Meeting Signs the week before our meeting. The signs were purchased with assistance of the City of Gresham Neighborhood Grant Program, and with volunteer hours to set them out and retrieve them. Signs Now NW also made a generous contribution to this project.
Mark your calendar. See you there!
Questions or comments?
Contact Wilkes East Neighborhood by email at info@wilkeseastna.org, or by postal mail to: Wilkes East Neighborhood, 17104 NE Oregon St, Portland Oregon 97230
Learn how to landscape for clean water and healthy habitat from the safety and comfort of home.
In this workshop, get to know the different kinds of pollinators that might be living in your garden and what plants can help attract and support them. Plus, shelter, water, nesting and overwintering site tips.
These free online classes are offered by the East Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District. For more information, contact the EMSWCD office at 503-222-7645.
When: Sat, Apr 10, 2021 1PM-3PM Where: Gresham Japanese Garden
Main City Park Get Map!
Take a free class on getting green, healthy grass. Taught by Jim Card, director of the Gresham Japanese Garden, you'll learn how to get moss out, how to water your lawn vs. your plants and more.
This class is held in the garden's outside greenhouse. Masks are mandatory. Limited to nine participants.
Learn how to landscape for clean water and healthy habitat from the safety and comfort of home.
In this workshop, learn to build your own rain garden . from site selection to best location and size, plants and more. Receive a booklet to guide you through all the steps.
These free online classes are offered by the East Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District. For more information, contact the EMSWCD office at 503-222-7645.
Learn how to landscape for clean water and healthy habitat from the safety and comfort of home.
In this workshop, get to know common native plants from the Willamette Valley. You'll walk away with loads of information so you can decide which native plants will work well in your yard.
These free online classes are offered by the East Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District. For more information, contact the EMSWCD office at 503-222-7645.
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!
