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2018 Summer Newsletter"Diversity, Harmony, Community - |
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Download your copy here. (includes active web links)
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.
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Earth Day Everyday
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The City will hold its annual recycling event in celebration of Earth Day. This event is free to Gresham and Wood Village residents (businesses may only participate in recycling fluorescents).
Items that can be recycled or donated
We are also looking for volunteers for this year's event. Tasks may include directing traffic, handing out flyers, unloading materials from automobiles and sorting materials. Sign up to volunteer.
A separate hazardous waste collection event will be hosted by Metro:
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Let's Trade Plants!
When: Sat, Mar 10, 2018 10AM-12PM |
Want to get free plants to enhance your landscape?
Join the City of Gresham, Audubon Backyard Habitat certification staff, and the East Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District to share bulbs, seeds, and cuttings with your neighbors.
For more information, contact Keri Handaly at 503-618-2657.
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Gardening On a Budget
When: Thu, Mar 22, 2018 6PM-8PM |
Seed to Supper is a free, six-week beginning gardening course that gives adult gardeners the tools they need to successfully grow a portion of their own food on a limited budget. Participants will be given a free gardening book, seeds, plant starts, trowels, a certificate of completion and more.
This course is open to adults living on a low income ($1,945 per month or less).
Please plan to attend all six classes.
This course is hosted in partnership between Friends of Nadaka, Oregon Food Bank and St. Aidan's Episcopal Church.
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Gardening On a Budget
When: Thu, Mar 01, 2018 6PM-8PM |
Seed to Supper is a free, six-week beginning gardening course that gives adult gardeners the tools they need to successfully grow a portion of their own food on a limited budget. Participants will be given a free gardening book, seeds, plant starts, trowels, a certificate of completion and more.
This course is open to adults living on a low income ($1,945 per month or less).
Please plan to attend all six classes.
This course is hosted in partnership between Friends of Nadaka, Oregon Food Bank and St. Aidan's Episcopal Church.
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Let's Go Walking!
When: Thu, Feb 01, 2018 9AM-5PM |
This hike will be 4 to 4.5 miles, out and back, along the lower Klickitat River in Washington. The trail has a good dirt and gravel surface, with a gradual elevation gain to the turn-around point. This area is known for its population of migratory eagles in the winter. Hopefully, we will be there at the right time to see some eagles. Wear winter clothes and sturdy boots or shoes and bring snacks and water. After the hike we will eat lunch at a local restaurant.
For more information about this hike please contact Bob Criteser at 503-807-1160 or bocr41@gmail.com or Sandy Anderson at 503-761-1375 or sandya14@msn.com.
Senior Healthy Hikers asks that participants be 50 or older. A couple wishing to hike is welcome if one member of the couple is 50 or better.
Pets are not permitted on our hikes or walks.
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Gardening On a Budget
When: Thu, Mar 08, 2018 6PM-8PM |
Seed to Supper is a free, six-week beginning gardening course that gives adult gardeners the tools they need to successfully grow a portion of their own food on a limited budget. Participants will be given a free gardening book, seeds, plant starts, trowels, a certificate of completion and more.
This course is open to adults living on a low income ($1,945 per month or less).
Please plan to attend all six classes.
This course is hosted in partnership between Friends of Nadaka, Oregon Food Bank and St. Aidan's Episcopal Church.
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Gardening On a Budget
When: Thu, Mar 15, 2018 6PM-8PM |
Seed to Supper is a free, six-week beginning gardening course that gives adult gardeners the tools they need to successfully grow a portion of their own food on a limited budget. Participants will be given a free gardening book, seeds, plant starts, trowels, a certificate of completion and more.
This course is open to adults living on a low income ($1,945 per month or less).
Please plan to attend all six classes.
This course is hosted in partnership between Friends of Nadaka, Oregon Food Bank and St. Aidan's Episcopal Church.
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When: Sat, Feb 17, 2018 1PM-3PM |
You are invited to ECHOs Farmhouse Valentine Tea and Antique Quilt Exhibit on Saturday, Feb. 17 at 1:00 pm.
ECHOs annual fundraising tea supports the restoration and preservation of the 1874 Zimmerman House and 1893 Heslin House Museums.
This is the first year for the farmhouse theme and the menu will include scones with sweet cream, assorted savories, desserts, fresh fruit and hot tea. Vegan and gluten-free options are available upon request before Feb. 5.
This is also the first year ECHO will have some of the antique quilts from both the Heslin and Zimmerman House collections on exhibit. There will also be a raffle, giving you the opportunity to take home some special treats.
The adult tea is $25 and children under 10 years old are $12.50.
Reservations are required before Feb. 5 and can be secured by calling 503-618-0946 or by emailing info@echohistory.org. Reservations are limited, so dont delay.
The Farmhouse Valentine Tea will be held at the Quail Hollow Clubhouse, 21100 NE Sandy Blvd. in Fairview. Parking is free and we encourage you to carpool.
Feel free to wear your favorite hat and gloves.
For more information about this event, contact Peggy Olin at 503-618-0946 or info@echohistory.org.
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Downtown Gresham
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The Gresham Historical Society is proud to announce its first exhibit of 2018: Historic Downtown Buildings and Businesses. Residents and out-of-towners have been frequenting shops and conducting business on Main Avenue in Gresham for more than 130 years and we would love for you to join us for our official exhibit opening.
On Feb. 17 from 4:00 to 6 pm, our Museum Director and Curator will be on hand to discuss the materials in the display as well as some behind-the-scenes anecdotes. Mark your calendars it's the perfect time to visit the Gresham Historical Society.
Admission is free, and light refreshments will be served.
For more information about this event, contact Matt Holland at 503-661-0347 or ghsholland@gmail.com.
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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