When: Sat May 16, 2015 11AM-12:30PM Where: Meet at Gresham History Museum
410 N Main Av
Downtown Gresham Get Map!
Join us for a guided walking tour of Historic Downtown Gresham. This tour is fast-paced and weaves around the Historic Downtown area, covering about a mile and lasting around an hour-and-a-half. The tour group will meet at the Gresham History Museum shortly before 11AM Tours will take place rain or shine, so if it's drizzly, grab an umbrella and come on down.
Parking is available in the lot behind the museum. The suggested donation for this tour is $5 -$10.
When: Thu Apr 02, 2015 8:30AM-5PM Where: Columbia River Gorge
Meet at: Gresham City Hall
1333 NW Eastman Pwy
Gresham, OR Get Map!
This will be a five-mile hike in the Columbia River Gorge east of White Salmon, Wash. We should see wildflowers and beautiful views of the river and mountains. Please bring lunch to eat on the trail. There is a new trailhead here, with ample parking and restrooms. You will need hiking boots and long pants, as there are ticks and poison oak along the trail. Walking poles are also recommended.
When: Sat Apr 04, 2015 11AM-1:30PM Where: Greater Gresham Baptist Church
3848 NE Division St
Gresham, OR Get Map!
Family Friendly Event!
Join us for an Easter Eggstravaganza, a free, family-friendly event with baskets, Peter Cottontail, games, prizes and treats galore. Lunch will also be available for purchase.
When: Wed Apr 08, 2015 3PM-5:30PM Where: Highland Elementary
295 NE 24th St
Gresham, OR Get Map!
Under Cover, Rain or Shine!
Through a partnership with the Oregon Food Bank, the SUN Program at Highland Elementary School provides free fruits and vegetables to the community on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month. Everyone in the community is invited to shop at the market and receive free produce -- there are no income verification or identification requirements. Bring reusable shopping bags if you have them!
When: Wed Apr 15, 2015 9AM-5PM Where: East Fork Lewis River
Meet at: Gresham City Hall
1333 NW Eastman Pwy
Gresham, OR Get Map!
This 3.5-mile hike begins at Holland America Bulb Farms in Woodland, Wash. We'll follow a dike trail above the farmland and the East Fork of the Lewis River. We will stop for a break at a boat launch before walking through the colorful tulip display garden. On our way to lunch at a local restaurant, we'll stop to tour the Hulda Klager Lilac Gardens (there is a $2 admission fee). Dress for the weather and bring water and a snack
Nadaka Nature Park community gardens will be open in time for the 2015 gardening season!
Hurry before they're gone!
The City of Gresham's community garden program is pleased to announce that the new Nadaka Nature Park & Garden will be open in time for the 2015 gardening season! Located at NE 175th & Glisan (Next to St Aidans Church), there will be a Grand Opening Celebration on April 4th. People who live or work within Gresham city limits (even if the mailing address says Portland) may register for a 200 sq ft plot for only $25/ season (limit 1 per household). Six ADA-Accessible raised beds are also available to gardeners with disabilities.
When: Thu Feb 05, 2015 9AM-5PM Where: Downtown Portland
Meet at: Gresham City Hall
1333 NW Eastman Pwy
Gresham, OR Get Map!
This approximately 3.5-mile hike covers both sides of the Willamette River between the Hawthorne and Burnside bridges. A short detour from the Hawthorne Bridge will take us to OMSI and the New Oregon Rail Heritage Center, where we will see four immense railroad locomotives and the railroad history of Portland and the Northwest. Admission to the Rail Museum is free; however, donations are appreciated.
Round-trip travel: By TriMet MAX ($2 for those 65 and older)
Difficulty: Moderate
Elevation gain: 250 feet
After the walk we will stop at a local restaurant for lunch. Bring rain gear, warm clothing, water and a snack to eat on the hike. Sturdy walking shoes are recommended.
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!