Health & Wellness

Free! Ten Toe Express Walk - South Waterfront and Hooley Bridge Loop: Jun 29, 2013 9AM-11AM

06/29/2013 - 9:00am
06/29/2013 - 11:00am
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2013 Ten Toe Express. 16 Neighborhood Walks in Inner SW and SE Portland. FREE! Thursdays @ 6PM ~ Saturdays @ 9AM. Join the fun. Info Here!

South Waterfront and Hooley Bridge Loop

When: Sat Jun 29, 2013 9AM-11AM
Meet: Lower Tram station
SW Gibbs St & Moody Ave
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Cost: Free

South Waterfront and Hooley Bridge Loop
2 hours, 2.5 miles
Sat, June 29 ~ 9 am
Thurs, Aug 29 ~ 6 pm
Meet at Lower Tram station, SW Gibbs St & Moody Ave
Loop through the quickly changing South Waterfront District and see and hear about the new buildings, bridges and streets reshaping the landscape

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 9th through September 21st 2013.

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!

Garden Fresh Produce Returns! Local Farmer's Markets Reopen for 2013

Local Farmer's Markets reopen. Enjoy the freshest produce and products. Find farmer's markets here!

Stretch your grocery dollars at the farmer's market

Enjoy the best produce, flowers, and plants starts direct from the garden.

Healthy and fresh
Farmer’s markets are a fantastic source for fresh, seasonal, locally produced foods and artisan products. Plus, you'll find great activities and fun for the whole family. Come experience the markets. Meet the vendors. Meet local cooks. Enjoy the freshest produce and products. Make your own statement in support of local food.

Want to grow your own vegetables?
Check out Portland Nursery's 12-month "Veggie Calendar" planting guide here.

Portland's east side Farmer's Markets

(Complete details on these area markets below)

You'll find plenty of root vegetables, braising greens and lettuces, and of course plant starts for your own vegetable garden.

Bring your reusable shopping bags and plenty of small bills, though some of the markets will trade you a credit/debit card for wooden tokens that all vendors accept, which can be easier to handle than cash. We've indicated those markets that accept EBT or other food assistant coupons.

Got Radon? The only way to know your home’s Radon level is to test

Got Radon? You can't see, smell or taste it - but it's there. The only way to know your home’s Radon level is to test. Info here!

Radon. An Invisible Danger.

Radon gas occurs naturally. It is present in nearly all soil and rock. You can't see, smell or taste it - but it's there.

Radon forms when uranium breaks down to radium, which in turn breaks down to form radon. As radon decays, it releases radioactive byproducts that are inhaled.

Health Impact
Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer after smoking -- and the number one reason why non-smokers die of lung cancer. It's estimated to be responsible for over 21,000 deaths annually in the United States.

Is Their Radon In Your Home
Radon enters a home through cracks in walls, basement floors, foundations and other openings. Once inside, radon can become trapped and build up to unsafe levels, especially in areas below ground-level. Nationwide it's estimated that 1 in every 15 homes has elevated radon levels. In the Portland / Vancouver area (map) that number can skyrocket to 1 in 4 homes.

City of Gresham Bicycle and Pedestrian Trail Project Open House: Nov 15, 2012 6-8PM

11/15/2012 - 6:00pm
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City of Gresham Bicycle and Pedestrian Trail Project Open House: Nov 15, 2012 6-8PM. Info Here!

Share your ideas

When: Thu Nov 15, 2012 6-8PM
Where: Gresham City Hall
Conference Room 3A
1333 Eastman Pky
Get Map!

Please attend this meeting to give us your input on trail design and amenities for a bicycle and pedestrian trail between Rockwood and Gresham's Downtown through the city's civic center. The trail will provide connections between residential and commercial neighborhoods, existing trails, City Hall and Gresham High School. Construction will begin in fall 2013 with completion anticipated in winter 2014. This project is fully funded by a grant.

Rockwood Neighborhood Association Meeting: Nov 19, 2012 7PM

11/19/2012 - 7:00pm
11/19/2012 - 9:00pm
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Rockwood Neighborhood Association Meeting: Nov 19, 2012 7PM. Info here!

Rockwood NA Meeting

When: Mon Nov 19, 2012 7-9PM
Where: Human Solutions
Rockwood Building
124 NE 182st Ave
Greaham OR
Get Map!

More Info
Contact Catherine Nicewood, Rockwood President, at 503-285-6587 or rockwoodpresident@gmail.com.

Free! Ten Toe Express Walk - Exploring Mt. Tabor: Sep 8, 2012 9AM-10:30AM

09/08/2012 - 9:00am
09/08/2012 - 10:30am
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Ten Toe Express program includes a series of free guided walks in the City of Portland lead by Rich Cassidy, Portland Bureau of Transportation. Learn area history while enjoying the city's beauty. Info & schedule here!

Exploring Mt. Tabor

When: Sat Sep 8, 2012 9AM-10:30AM
Meet at: SE 60th & Salmon
Portland, OR
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Explore the paths and historical features of one of Portland’s finest parks. Awesome views will be the payoff for a walk with many steps and a healthy elevation gain. Distance 3.5 miles, 7,000 steps. Time: 90 minutes.

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 at 6PM and Saturdays at 9AM from May 10th through September 13th. Download your 2012 Ten Toe Express schedule here.

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.

Free! Ten Toe Express Walk - Clinton-Woodward Loop: Thu Sep 13, 2012 6PM-7:30PM

09/13/2012 - 6:00pm
09/13/2012 - 7:30pm
Etc/GMT-8
Ten Toe Express program includes a series of free guided walks in the City of Portland lead by Rich Cassidy, Portland Bureau of Transportation. Learn area history while enjoying the city's beauty. Info & schedule here!

Clinton-Woodward Loop

When: Thu Sep 13, 2012 6PM-7:30PM
Meet at: SW corner of SE 34th & Division
Portland, OR
Get Map!

Discover the new public art installations along SE Clinton, as well as Clinton and Ivon Parks and the South Tabor and Richmond neighborhoods. Distance: 3.5 miles, 7000 steps. Time: 90 min.

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 at 6PM and Saturdays at 9AM from May 10th through September 13th. Download your 2012 Ten Toe Express schedule here.

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.

Gresham 2012 Transportation Safety Fair: Sat Sep 29, 2012 12PM-3PM

09/29/2012 - 12:00pm
09/29/2012 - 3:00pm
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2nd annual CROP Hunger Walk for Church World Service on Sunday, Sept 23, 2012 2PM-3:30PM. Info here!

$5 Bike Helmets and more!

When: Sat, Sep 29, 2012 12PM-3PM
Where: Gresham Center for the Arts Plaza
Third Street and Hood Av
Gresham, OR
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Bike fun and safety abound during the annual Transportation Fair from 12PM to 3PM Saturday, Sep. 29th, at the Gresham Center for the Arts Plaza between Third Street and Hood Avenue in historic downtown. Join us at the Transportation Fair for a good time after the Teddy Bear Parade.

  • Education about transportation options and safety
  • Bike helmet sale for $5.00 (all ages!)
  • Tips on how to take your bike on transit

This event is co-sponsored by the City's Transportation Planning Division and the Gresham Regional Center Transportation Manangement Association.

Dive-In Movie! MHCC Aquatic Center presents "Rango": Aug 3, 2012 7PM-10PM

08/03/2012 - 7:00pm
08/03/2012 - 10:00pm
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MHCC Aquatic Center Dive-In movies return to the big screen this summer. Families and friends are welcome to spend time floating, splashing and swimming in the College’s 50-meter Olympic size pool while files are played on the electric scoreboard. Info here! When: Aug 3, 2012 7PM-10PM
Where: MHCC Aquatic Center
26000 SE Stark St
Gresham, OR
Get Map!

Showing: Rango
Rango is a sheltered chameleon living as an ordinary family pet, while facing a major identity crisis. After all, how high can you aim when your whole purpose in life is to blend in? When Rango accidentally winds up in the gritty, gun-slinging town of Dirt - a lawless outpost populated by the desert's most wily and whimsical creatures - the less-than-courageous lizard suddenly finds he stands out.

The MHCC Aquatic Center Dive-In movies make a return to the big screen this summer. At sunset, around 7:15 p.m., families and friends are welcome to spend time floating, splashing and swimming in the College’s 50-meter Olympic size pool. Film classics will be played on the electric scoreboard for viewers of all ages.

Prices are $4.50/adults, $3.25/children 18 and younger and seniors. MHCC students, staff and pool members’ admission is free with current ID or punch card. There is no extra charge to see the movie. Don’t forget your flotation toys.

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