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Gresham Farmers' Market brings fresh produce, crafts and more: Sat Jul 18, 2015 8:30AM-2PM

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Gresham Farmers' Market brings fresh produce, crafts and more: Saturdays, May-October 8:30AM-2PM. Info Here!

Saturdays May thru October!

When: Every Saturday, 8:30AM-2PM
Where: NW Miller & Third St
Historic Downtown
Gresham, OR
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Fresh & Local
Shoppers will find all-natural meats and cheeses, fresh-picked produce, nursery stock and fresh-cut flowers, hand-crafted jewelry, soaps, artwork, and much more. Live music and food are always part of the market.

Located on Northwest Miller Avenue between Second and Third Street 8:30AM to 2PM each Saturday now through Oct. 25.

Free! Ten Toe Express Walk - Hillsdale to the River: Sat Jul 18, 2015 9AM-11AM

07/18/2015 - 9:00am
07/18/2015 - 11:00am
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2015 Ten Toe Express. 16 Neighborhood Walks throughout inner-city Portland. FREE! Thursdays @ 6PM ~ Saturdays @ 9AM. Join the fun. Info Here!

Hillsdale to the River

When: Sat Jul 18, 2015 9AM-11AM
Meet: Wilson High School parking lot
SW Sunset Blvd and Capitol Highway
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Cost: Free

Hillsdale to the River
Hike a challenging route through George Himes and Willamette Parks on trails, sidewalks and hidden stairways along SW Trail #4.
Saturday, July 18 – 9am
Thursday, August 20 – 6pm
Meet: Wilson High School parking lot, SW Sunset Blvd and Capitol Highway
2.5 hours
4.5 miles or 9,000 steps

Let's Go Walking!
Join us on another great Ten Toe Express walk throughout inner-city Portland sponsored by the Portland Bureau of Transportation. The Ten Toe Express program is a series of guided walks held Thursdays @ 6PM and Saturdays @ 9AM from May 07th through September 19th 2015.

Each easy and informal Ten Toe Express walk explores the area neighborhood, architecture and unique history. Walk takes about 2 hours, cover 2-4 miles and are open to all ages and skill levels. Did we mention it's free!

Gresham Saturday Market: Sat Jul 18, 2015 9AM-3PM

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Gresham Saturday Market: Saturday's thru Sep 26th 9AM-3PM. A vibrant marketplace offering a rich mix of regional produce, handcrafts, art, unique gifts, fresh food and live music. Info here!

Rain or Shine Event

When: Sat thru Sep 26, 9AM-3PM
Where: 440 NW Burnside Rd
Gresham, OR
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The Gresham Saturday Market offers a rich mix of regional, farm-grown goods, handcrafted products, fine art, unique gifts, fresh food and live music.

Located in the NE corner of the Gresham KMart parking lot bordered by Eastman Pky and NW Burnside Rd

Historic Gresham Pioneer Cemetery Tour: Sat Jul 18, 2015 11AM-12PM

07/18/2015 - 11:00am
07/18/2015 - 12:30pm
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Historic Gresham Pioneer Cemetery Tour: Sat Jul 18, 2015 11AM-12PM. Visit some of Gresham’s historic and significant graves, and learning about the lives of those within them. Info here!

When: Sat Jul 18, 2015 11AM-12PM
Where: Meet at Main City Park
Spring Water Corridor entrance
Gresham OR
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Tour Gresham's Pioneer Cemeteries
Join us for a walk through history as we wind our way through Gresham's Pioneer Cemeteries.

Join us for a walk through history as we wind our way through Gresham’s pioneer cemeteries, visiting some of Gresham’s historic and significant graves, and learning about the lives of those within them. The tour group will meet up at the Springwater Corridor entrance in Main City Park shortly before 11AM. The tour will last approximately an hour and half. There is no charge for the tour (suggested donation $5.00-$10.00).

Please RSVP if you would like to attend the tour by no later than July 17 , 2015. RSVP by calling the museum at 503-661-0347 or emailing us at greshamhistorical@gmail.com to let us know you're coming!

Break-out the Plaid. Portland Highland Games: Jul 18, 2015 8AM-8:30PM

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Break-out the Plaid. Portland Highland Games: Jul 18, 2015 8AM-8:30PM. Info here!

Dancing, Drumming,
Games & more!

When: Sat Jul 18, 2015 8AM-8:30PM
Where: Mt. Hood Community College
26000 SE Stark St
Gresham OR
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The Portland Highland Games is a fun, family-friendly event, featuring parades, dancing, music, food, raffles, athletic competition and more. Advance tickets are available.

Read more about this event.

Chalk of Fame: A Guinness World Record Event: Sat Jul 18, 2015 9AM-3PM

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Chalk of Fame: A Guinness World Record Event: Sat Jul 18, 2015 9AM-3PM. Come on out and help us set a Guinness World Record Event. Info here!

Guinness World Record Event

When: Sat Jul 18, 2015 9AM-3PM
Where: Third Street
Between Hood and Kelly Street)
Gresham OR
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Grab Some Chalk! Help Us Set A World Record!
Inspired by the Youth Advisory Committee, the Chalk of Fame event is a one-time addition to the Gresham Arts Festival.

The Gresham community will come together to color in 350 chalk drawings – the most ever put to pavement – on the streets of historic downtown.

  • Drop in between 9AM - 3PM to color
  • Stay for the celebration from 4PM - 5PM

Reserve your square today!

We need your help to break the record – come be a #GreshamChalkStar and color your spot on the Chalk of Fame!

Free Music Mondays Concert, Afro-Cuban jazz of Picante: Jul 20, 2015 6:30-8PM

07/20/2015 - 6:30pm
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Free Music Mondays Concert, Local high school student

Free Concerts on the Plaza

When: Mon Jul 20, 2015 6:30-8PM
Where: Arts Plaza
401 NE Second St
Gresham, OR
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Performing tonight: Enjoy the Afro-Cuban jazz of Picante

Gresham’s Center for the Arts Foundation is pleased to present the six annual Music Mondays concert series. The series is presented on Monday evenings during July and August, and is supported by the City of Gresham Arts & Culture Grants and the Oregon Cultural Trust through the Multnomah County Arts Coalition. 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.

Senior Healthy Hikers, Top Spur Hike: Wed Jul 22, 2015 8:30AM-5PM

07/22/2015 - 8:30am
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Senior Healthy Hikers, Top Spur Hike: Wed Jul 22, 2015 8:30AM-5PM. Info here!

Summer at its Best!

When: Wed Jul 22, 2015 8:30AM-5PM
Where: Top Spur Hike
Meet at: Gresham City Hall
1333 NW Eastman Pwy
Gresham, OR
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This approximately three-mile out-and-back hike offers an opportunity to see acres of wildflowers on Bald Mountain, which is close to the southeast side of Mt. Hood. The first half-mile of the trail is steep and eroded, with many rocks and exposed roots. The remainder of the trail to the Mt. Hood viewpoint is less difficult. We will have a spectacular panoramic view of that side of Mt. Hood, including an interesting view of the Sandy Glacier. The Muddy Fork of the Sandy River flows past the base of Bald Mountain.

Hiking boots are required, and hiking poles are recommended. Since the weather may be hot in July, bring plenty of water, an energy snack and a lunch to eat along the trail.

  • Round-trip travel: 80 miles
  • Difficulty: Moderate/difficult
  • Elevation gain: 400 feet
  • Suggested donation per hiker: $8
  • A federal Senior Pass for each car and drivers willing to drive on gravel Forest Service roads will be needed. This hike takes us through the Mt. Hood wilderness. In wilderness areas, group size is limited to 12 people; therefore, we may have to divide up into more than one group, depending on the number of participants.

    More Info
    For more information about this hike please contact Ruth Cummings at 503-926-4840 or cummings0465@frontier.com.

Free! Ten Toe Express Walk - Slabtown: Thu Jul 23, 2015 6PM-8PM

07/23/2015 - 6:00pm
07/23/2015 - 8:00pm
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2015 Ten Toe Express. 16 Neighborhood Walks throughout inner-city Portland. FREE! Thursdays @ 6PM ~ Saturdays @ 9AM. Join the fun. Info Here!

Slabtown

When: Thu Jul 23, 2015 6PM-8PM
Meet: The Fields Park
NW Overton St and 10th Ave
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Cost: Free

Slabtown
Join a tour by author Laura Foster highlighting the local history of the Slabtown area and showcasing its renaissance mix of new light industrial and residential uses.

Saturday, May 16 – 9am
Thursday, July 23 – 6pm
Meet: The Fields Park, NW Overton St and 10th Ave
3.5 miles or 7,000 steps

Let's Go Walking!
Join us on another great Ten Toe Express walk throughout inner-city Portland sponsored by the Portland Bureau of Transportation. The Ten Toe Express program is a series of guided walks held Thursdays @ 6PM and Saturdays @ 9AM from May 07th through September 19th 2015.

Each easy and informal Ten Toe Express walk explores the area neighborhood, architecture and unique history. Walk takes about 2 hours, cover 2-4 miles and are open to all ages and skill levels. Did we mention it's free!

Guided Walking Tours of Historic Downtown Gresham: Sat Jul 25, 2015 11AM-12:30PM

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Guided Walking Tours of Historic Downtown Gresham: Sat Jul 25, 2015 11AM-12:30PM. Info here!
Gresham Historical Society. Click to view.

Explore Gresham History

When: Sat Jul 25, 2015 11AM-12:30PM
Where: Meet at
Gresham History Museum
410 N Main Av
Downtown Gresham
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Join us for a guided walking tour of Historic Downtown Gresham. The tour leaves the museum at 11AM and weaves around the Historic Downtown area, covering about a mile and lasting around an hour-and-a-half. There is no charge for the tour (suggested donation $5.00-$10.00). Free parking is available in the lot behind the museum. Tours leave rain or shine, so if it's drizzly, grab an umbrella and come on down.

Please RSVP if you would like to attend the tour by no later than July 24 , 2015. RSVP by calling the museum at 503-661-0347 or emailing us at greshamhistorical@gmail.com to let us know you're coming!

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