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Saturday's thru October
When: Sat, Aug 31, 2019 9AM-3PM |
The Gresham Saturday Market is a farmer's market that includes in-season farm-fresh produce, fruits and berries, crafts, artisans, fresh flowers, plants, services, and unique offerings, plus great food and live entertainment. Ample on-site parking is available next to the market.
For more information, call 503-912-4122 or visit the Gresham Saturday Market website.
The “dog days of summer” occur during the hottest and muggiest part of summer
 Dog Days of Summer? Click to enlarge |
The dictionary defines “dog days” as: 1: the period between early July and early September when the hot sultry weather of summer usually occurs in the northern hemisphere |
But where does the term come from? Why do we call the hot, sultry days of summer “dog days?” Here's the answer!
In ancient times, when the night sky was free from artificial lights people in different parts of the world drew images in the sky by “connecting the dots” of stars. These star pictures are called constellations, and the constellations as we know them came from our European ancestors.
Ancient star gazer's saw images in the stars of bears (Ursa Major and Ursa Minor), twins (Gemini), a bull (Taurus), and others objects, including dogs (Canis Major and Canis Minor). Click 'Read more' for the answer!
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Bring a Blanket & Picnic
When: Mon, Jul 29, 2019 6:30PM-8PM |
Greshams Center for the Arts Foundation presents the annual Music Mondays concert series on Monday evenings in July and August in downtown Gresham.
All Music Mondays concerts are free. Attendees are encouraged to bring chairs or blankets and a picnic to enjoy a summer evening of live music.
For more information, contact the Center for the Arts Foundation at centerartsfoundation@gmail.com or Sue OHalloran at 503-489-1157.
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Farm Fresh, Hand Crafted
When: Wed, Jul 03, 2019 4PM-8:30PM |
Welcome to Greshams only weekday farmers market!
Join us every Wednesday evening starting at 4:00 pm at Gresham Station, at NW 11th Street in between NW Civic Drive and NW Sleret Avenue.
More than 40 local vendors are confirmed to join the Gresham Station Twilight Market, many of whom also showcase their products at the Gresham Farmers Market on Saturdays.
For more information about this event, contact Christina Blaser at 626-318-7508 or christinab@harsch.com.
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Free, Drop-in Soccer Program
When: Fri, Jul 05, 2019 4PM-6PM |
The City offers a free, drop-in soccer program for youth on Fridays from 4:00-6:00 pm at the Eastside Timbers and Thorns Soccer Complex.
This event is sponsored by the City of Gresham.
Read more about community Friday night soccer.
For more information, contact Ricki Ruiz at 503-583-0771 or Ricardo.Ruiz@GreshamOregon.gov.
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Saturday's thru October
When: Sat, Jul 06, 2019 9AM-3PM |
The Gresham Saturday Market is a farmer's market that includes in-season farm-fresh produce, fruits and berries, crafts, artisans, fresh flowers, plants, services, and unique offerings, plus great food and live entertainment. Ample on-site parking is available next to the market.
For more information, call 503-912-4122 or visit the Gresham Saturday Market website.
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Farm Fresh, Hand Crafted
When: Wed, Jul 10, 2019 4PM-8:30PM |
Welcome to Greshams only weekday farmers market!
Join us every Wednesday evening starting at 4:00 pm at Gresham Station, at NW 11th Street in between NW Civic Drive and NW Sleret Avenue.
More than 40 local vendors are confirmed to join the Gresham Station Twilight Market, many of whom also showcase their products at the Gresham Farmers Market on Saturdays.
For more information about this event, contact Christina Blaser at 626-318-7508 or christinab@harsch.com.
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Free, Drop-in Soccer Program
When: Fri, Jul 12, 2019 4PM-6PM |
The City offers a free, drop-in soccer program for youth on Fridays from 4:00-6:00 pm at the Eastside Timbers and Thorns Soccer Complex.
This event is sponsored by the City of Gresham.
Read more about community Friday night soccer.
For more information, contact Ricki Ruiz at 503-583-0771 or Ricardo.Ruiz@GreshamOregon.gov.
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Saturday's thru October
When: Sat, Jul 13, 2019 9AM-3PM |
The Gresham Saturday Market is a farmer's market that includes in-season farm-fresh produce, fruits and berries, crafts, artisans, fresh flowers, plants, services, and unique offerings, plus great food and live entertainment. Ample on-site parking is available next to the market.
For more information, call 503-912-4122 or visit the Gresham Saturday Market website.
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Saturday's thru October
When: Sat, Jul 13, 2019 8:30AM-2PM |
The Gresham Farmers Market is a community gathering place where you can stroll, shop and listen to live music. The market offers shoppers fresh, local produce, meats, cheeses, flowers, crafts, fresh food and live music.
Dont forget to bring your bag or basket from home.
Enjoy a picnic on the grass and a splash in the Children's Fountain splash pads on the Arts Plaza.
For more information about the Gresham Farmers' Market contact us at 971-303-2248 or manager@greshamfarmersmarket.com, or visit the Gresham Farmers' Market website.
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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