Health & Wellness

Join In Tonight's Fun When: Sat May 07, 2016 8PM-12AM Where: Friends of the Children 424 NE 172nd Avenue Gresham, OR Get Map!

Middle school and high school youth can attend free basketball practice, skill building and game play on Saturday nights at Friends of the Children at 424 NE 172nd Ave.

• Open to boys and girls in grades 6-12
• Learn new skills, make new friends, play basketball.
• Adult supervision and mentorship provided by the Portland Opportunities Industrialization Center (POIC).
• Sponsored by the City of Gresham.

Schedule:

• 8-10 p.m. for grades 6-8
• 10 p.m. - 12 a.m. for grades 9-12

Registration form

For more information, contact Coach Michael Magnum at 503-975-2929.

Saturdays May thru October! When: Every Saturday, 8:30AM-2PM Where: NW Miller & Third St Historic Downtown Gresham, OR Get Map!

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. 29.

Fresh Produce & Handcrafts When: Sat May 07, 2016 9AM-3PM Where: Mt. Hood Community College 26000 SE Stark Street Gresham, OR Get Map!

Saturday's Apr 16th through Sep 24th - 9AM to 3PM

The Gresham Saturday Market provides a vibrant marketplace offering a rich mix of regional, farm-grown goods, handcrafted products, fine art, unique gifts, fresh food and live music to enhance the community.

Now located at the Mt Hood Community College campus northwest parking lot, corner of NE 257th & Stark St with plenty of free parking.

For more information call 503-912-4122 or visit the Gresham Saturday Market website.

Living Cully Loop When: Thu May 12, 2016 6PM-8PM Meet: Rigler School west side of NE 55th & Going St Get Map! Cost: Free!

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 7th through September 10th 2016.

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!

Saturdays May thru October! When: Every Saturday, 8:30AM-2PM Where: NW Miller & Third St Historic Downtown Gresham, OR Get Map!

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. 29.

Fresh Produce & Handcrafts When: Sat May 14, 2016 9AM-3PM Where: Mt. Hood Community College 26000 SE Stark Street Gresham, OR Get Map!

Saturday's Apr 16th through Sep 24th - 9AM to 3PM

The Gresham Saturday Market provides a vibrant marketplace offering a rich mix of regional, farm-grown goods, handcrafted products, fine art, unique gifts, fresh food and live music to enhance the community.

Now located at the Mt Hood Community College campus northwest parking lot, corner of NE 257th & Stark St with plenty of free parking.

For more information call 503-912-4122 or visit the Gresham Saturday Market website.

Join In Tonight's Fun When: Sat May 14, 2016 8PM-12AM Where: Friends of the Children 424 NE 172nd Avenue Gresham, OR Get Map!

Middle school and high school youth can attend free basketball practice, skill building and game play on Saturday nights at Friends of the Children at 424 NE 172nd Ave.

• Open to boys and girls in grades 6-12
• Learn new skills, make new friends, play basketball.
• Adult supervision and mentorship provided by the Portland Opportunities Industrialization Center (POIC).
• Sponsored by the City of Gresham.

Schedule:

• 8-10 p.m. for grades 6-8
• 10 p.m. - 12 a.m. for grades 9-12

Registration form

For more information, contact Coach Michael Magnum at 503-975-2929.

Awesome Views! When: Wed May 18, 2016 9AM-5PM Where: Meet at Gresham City Hall MAX 1333 NW Eastman Parkway Gresham, OR Get Map!

• Round-trip Ttavel: MAX light rail
• Difficulty: Moderate/Difficult
• Elevation Gain: A deceptive 363 feet, with strenuous climbs at times

The 4Ts-Hike consists of numerous modes of transportation to downtown Portland.

1. Train – Take the MAX from Gresham City Hall to the Oregon Zoo and ride the elevator from the deepest transit tunnel in the country up to street level.
2. Trail – A 4.5-mile hike on the beautiful but hilly Marquam Trail to the city’s highest point at Council Crest, with a panoramic view of the city. Then on to the campus of Oregon Health and Science University.
3. Tram – A free ride down the Portland Aerial Tram to the South Waterfront District.
4. Trolley – A scenic ride on the Portland Street Car back to downtown where, after lunch, the MAX returns hikers to Gresham.

• All transportation fees are covered by the Tri-Met day pass. An all-day MAX ticket is $5 (under age 65) or $2.50 (age 65 and older).
• Walking is along steep trails that require sturdy hiking boots; dress for the weather.
• Bring snacks and water; lunch is later at Pastini Pastaria.
• Park at the City Hall MAX Station and purchase the MAX ticket in advance so the group can board the train on time shortly after 9 a.m.

Senior Healthy Hikers asks participants be age 50 or older. A couple may hike if one member is 50 or better.

Pets are not permitted on hikes or walks.

For more information about this hike contact Steve Solcz at 503-367-8483 or Steve.Solcz@gmail.com.

Senior Healthy Hikers Member Guidelines

Let's Go Bike Riding! When: Thu May 19, 2016 12PM-1PM Where: Gresham City Hall Loading Dock (starting point) 1333 NW Eastman Parkway Gresham, OR Get Map!

Join City Staff on Thursday, May 19 from noon to 1 p.m. for a bike ride starting at the Citys Loading Dock, 1333 NW Eastman Parkway. The ride is approximately 6 miles and should take less than an hour and returns to the Citys loading dock.

For a complete list of Bike Month events, please visit the Bike Month webpage.

Let's Hoop It Up! When: Fri May 20, 2016 6PM-10PM Where: H.B. Lee Middle School 1121 NE 172nd Ave. Gresham, OR Get Map!

Middle school and high school youth can attend free basketball practice, skill building and game play on Friday nights at H.B. Lee Middle School, 1121 NE 172nd Ave.

• Open to boys and girls in grades 6-12
• Learn new skills, make new friends, play basketball.
• Adult supervision and mentorship provided by the Portland Opportunities Industrialization Center (POIC).
• Sponsored by the City of Gresham.

Schedule:

• 6-8 p.m. for grades 6-8
• 8-10 p.m. for grades 9-12

Registration form

For more information, contact Coach Michael Magnum at 503-975-2929.