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When: Wed, Aug 30, 2017 3:30PM-7PM |
Have fun with hot rods and classic cars. The nonprofit Pharaohs Street Rodders host the "Endless Summer Cruise-In" from 3:30 to 7:00 pm on Wednesdays from June through September in historic downtown Gresham across from the Gresham History Museum at 401 N. Main Ave.
There is no charge to look at the cars.
For more information visit the Pharaohs Street Rodders website.
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Learn About Our Native Plants
When: Thu, May 04, 2017 6:30PM-9PM |
Explore the benefits of gardening with native plants. Discover the Portland areas most common native plant communities, learn which species do well together and get tips to help them thrive. A slide show will highlight their unique features and desired growing conditions so you can decide which plants will work best in your own yard.
Register for this workshop online.
This class is hosted in partnership by Friends of Nadaka, East Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District, and St. Aidans Episcopal Church.
For more information about this event contact Katie Meckes at 503-222-7645 or katie@emswcd.org
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Let's Go Walking!
When: Thu, May 04, 2017 9AM-5PM |
Gothic Churches and Public Art in Downtown Portland
This three-mile walk showcases Gothic churches and public art in downtown Portland. We will begin by walking through the sanctuary of the First Presbyterian Church, one of the finest examples of Victorian Gothic architecture in the United States. The sanctuary features stained-glass windows designed by David Povey and a magnificent carved pipe organ as its centerpiece. From here we will head to the Park Blocks to view 10 more churches and public art that includes Dale Chihuly's "Red Tree" glass sculpture, "Brush Strokes" by Roy Lichtenstein, "Eye of Orion" by Manuel Izquerdo, and the sculptures of Roosevelt, Abraham Lincoln, and the Winter Column. Bring water and snacks and pack a sack lunch to eat at the Antoinette Hatfield Hall.
Please arrive early to sign in so that we can all be ready to board MAX at City Hall at 9:18 am.
For more information about this hike please contact Colleen Willmert at 503-475-2214 or colleen.willmert@comcast.net or Ruth Cummings at 503-926-4840 or cummings0465@frontier.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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Saturday's thru October
When: Sat, May 06, 2017 9AM-3PM |
The Gresham Saturday Market is a Farmer's Market that includes many crafts, artisans, fresh flowers, plants, services, and unique offerings, plus great food and live entertainment from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm.
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, May 06, 2017 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.
For more information about the Gresham Farmers' Market contact us at 971-303-2248 or info@greshamfarmersmarket.com, or visit the Gresham Farmers' Market website.
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Come Learn About Our Valuable Little Friends
When: Sat, May 06, 2017 1:30PM-2:30PM |
Learn about the many fascinating and bee-utiful native bees that live in Gresham and the plants that support them.
Local bee expert, Celeste Ets-Hokin, will speak about the bees in our gardens and the myriad of benefits they provide and work that they do.
Keri Handaly, 503-618-2657 or Keri.Handaly@GreshamOregon.gov
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Black Holes, Pulsars, and Gravity Waves (Oh My!)
When: Fri, May 12, 2017 6PM-8:15PM |
Tuesday shows are at 6 p.m. and 7:15 p.m.
New Friday shows include a matinee at 1 p.m. and an evening show at 6 p.m.
Admission is only $5.
MHCC students (with valid ID) and children 17 and under are $2.
All shows are presented under a realistic representation of the night sky, featuring the latest galactic, stellar and planetary images.
The Sky Theater is wheelchair accessible.
2016-17 MHCC Planetarium Sky Theater Schedule:
| Date | Topic |
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| Oct. 4 & 14 | Wonders of the Fall Sky |
| Nov 1 & 4 | Early Planning for the Oregon 2017 Total Solar Eclipse |
| Dec 6 & 9 | The 13 Zodiac Constellations and Their Hidden Treasures |
| Jan 10 & 13 | 2017 Sky Preview |
| Feb 7 & 10 | Sleeping Beauties and the White Dwarfs (Beautiful Hubble images of stars like our sun at the end of their lives) |
| Feb 14 | Special Valentine’s Day presentation (only one show at 6 pm) Romancing the Universe: An Exploration of Cosmic Beauty by Will Blackmore |
| Mar 7 & 10 | The Milky Way in All of Its Glory |
| Apr 4 & 14 | Hubble Insights and Discoveries That Have Changed Astronomy |
| May 2 & 12 | Black Holes, Pulsars, and Gravity Waves (Oh My!) Will Blackmore Guest Speaker |
| Jun 6 & 9 | This Summer’s Rare Total Solar Eclipse |
Planetarium shows are generally on the first Tuesday and on the second Friday of each month (with exceptions during November and January).
More Info
For more info vist: http://www.mhcc.edu/Planetarium
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Saturday's thru October
When: Sat, May 13, 2017 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.
For more information about the Gresham Farmers' Market contact us at 971-303-2248 or info@greshamfarmersmarket.com, or visit the Gresham Farmers' Market website.
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Saturday's thru October
When: Sat, May 13, 2017 9AM-3PM |
The Gresham Saturday Market is a Farmer's Market that includes many crafts, artisans, fresh flowers, plants, services, and unique offerings, plus great food and live entertainment from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm.
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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Saving Our Streams
When: Sat, Apr 01, 2017 9AM-1PM |
Naturescaping is the practice of designing (or redesigning) your landscape so that it reduces water use and decreases stormwater runoff while saving you time, money and energy. This introductory workshop introduces the core concepts of naturescaping, and also explores:
Even if you decide to enlist the help of a contractor, youll have the framework to make decisions and effectively communicate the vision you have for your yard. Class will visit a nearby naturescaped project to see design principles in action. Youll receive a comprehensive workbook to help you get started.
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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