Workshops

Peaceful Solutions When: Tue, Nov 07, 2017 6PM-8PM Where: Gresham City Hall 1333 NW Eastman Pky Get Map!

Through understanding communication, this free, two-hour training will introduce professional debrief processes and how to utilize active listening and open-ended questions to capitalize on teachable moments and turn opportunities for improvement into commitments for action. Participants will be actively engaged throughout the training with the help of experts that will provide coaching through hands-on practice.

Contact East Metro Mediation to register at 503-618-3247 or Mediate@GreshamOregon.gov.

Learn more about East Metro Mediation.

When: Sat, Oct 07, 2017 9AM-12PM Where: Gresham Council Chambers 1333 NW Eastman Pky Get Map!

Gresham citizens are welcome to join the Gresham Police Department as they conduct a free presentation on active shooter education and response.

Attendees will learn how to prepare, prevent and react to an active shooter scenario.

All members of Gresham businesses, schools, organizations and the community are encouraged to attend. Come and have your questions answered.

For more information about this event, contact Sgt. Theodore Van Beek at Theodore.VanBeek@GreshamOregon.gov or 503-618-3193.

Let's Fix It! When: Sat, Oct 07, 2017 11AM-3PM Where: MHCC Vista Dining Hall 26000 SE Stark St. Get Map!

Join us for a free day of workshops, information, resources, giveaways, and a Repair Café.

Mt. Hood Community College and the City of Gresham are teaming up with Multnomah County and the Coalition of Gresham Neighborhood Associations, to bring you the first annual Mt. Hood Community Conservation Fair and Repair Cafe!

• Bring your broken stuff to have our volunteers fix.
• Learn how making simple changes related to water conservation, energy conservation, backyard habitat, recycling and food waste prevention can save you money and resources.
• Kids activities and more.

Read more about the Community Conservation Fair and Repair Cafe at MHCC.

Contact

Shaunna Sutcliffe, 503-618-2694 or Shaunna.Sutcliffe@GreshamOregon.Gov

Are you battling pests in your urban garden? When: Sat, Nov 04, 2017 9AM-11:30AM Where: St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church 17405 NE Glisan St Get Map!

Free Workshop!

Meet the beetles, bugs, flies, lacewings and other invertebrates such as spiders and centipedes that work around the clock to provide free pest control. You will discover plant types and management practices that provide habitat to attract and sustain beneficial insects that help your garden thrive. You’ll also learn how to keep an eye out for some of the invasive insect pests that currently threaten our state.

Register here! Seating is limited.

Provided by East Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District

About EMSWCD
The East Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District (EMSWCD) is a unit of local government serving Northwest Oregon's Multnomah County east of the Willamette River. We work entirely on a voluntary, non-regulatory basis. All of our work is geared toward keeping water clean, conserving water and keeping soil healthy!

Peaceful Solutions When: Tue, Sep 19, 2017 6PM-8PM Where: Gresham City Hall 1333 NW Eastman Pky Get Map!

Through understanding communication, this free 2-hour training will introduce professional debrief and how to utilize active listening and open-ended questions to capitalize on teachable moments and turn opportunities for improvement into commitments for action. Participants will be actively engaged throughout the training with the help of experts that will provide coaching through hands on practice.

Contact East Metro Mediation to register at 503-618-3247 or Mediate@GreshamOregon.gov.

Gardening Workshop When: Thu, Sep 21, 2017 5:30PM-7PM Where: Picnic Shelter at Nadaka Nature Park 17615 NE Glisan Street Get Map!

Learn about preparing your garden for winter, cover crops and mulching.

Class is free and will be taught rain or shine.

To register for this event, contact Adam Kohl at 971-231-4191 or adam@outgrowinghunger.org.

Become A Mentor Change a Child's Life When: Thu, May 04, 2017 6PM-7:30PM Where: Gresham City Hall 1333 NW Eastman Pky Get Map!

Are you looking for a fun and meaningful way to give back to the community? Consider becoming a mentor and change a child's life for the better. Simply spending time with a young person once a week after school or on weekends helps kids build social and emotional skills, keep better relationships with family and peers and lowers the risk for drug or gang involvement. Plus, it's fun! You can help a kid by spending just a few hours a week doing activities you already enjoy.

Family of Friends is a family-style mentoring program. We primarily enroll kids in elementary school and match them with a mentor family, couple or individual for year-long mentoring relationships (with the option to continue longer).

We are currently looking for mentors who want to mentor a child in the Gresham area.

Please contact Allison Yoder at 503-351-5805 or ayoder@family-of-friends.org to sign up for an orientation and to learn more about Family of Friends mentoring.

Visit the Family of Friends website for more information.

Learn About Our Native Plants When: Thu, May 04, 2017 6:30PM-9PM Where: St. Aidan's Episcopal Church and Nadaka Nature Park 17405 NE Glisan Street Get Map!

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

Come Learn About Our Valuable Little Friends When: Sat, May 06, 2017 1:30PM-2:30PM Where: Main City Park 219 S. Main Ave Get Map!

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.

• Refreshments Provided
• Seating provided in the Coho shelter

Contact

Keri Handaly, 503-618-2657 or Keri.Handaly@GreshamOregon.gov

Become A Mentor, Change a Child's Life When: Thu, May 11, 2017 6PM-7:30PM Where: Gresham City Hall 1333 NW Eastman Pky Get Map!

Topic: Child development and social/emotional skills

Are you looking for a fun and meaningful way to give back to the community? Consider becoming a mentor and change a child's life for the better. Simply spending time with a young person once a week after school or on weekends helps kids build social and emotional skills, keep better relationships with family and peers and lowers the risk for drug or gang involvement. Plus, it's fun! You can help a kid by spending just a few hours a week doing activities you already enjoy.

Family of Friends is a family-style mentoring program. We primarily enroll kids in elementary school and match them with a mentor family, couple or individual for year-long mentoring relationships (with the option to continue longer).

We are currently looking for mentors who want to mentor a child in the Gresham area.

Please contact Allison Yoder at 503-351-5805 or ayoder@family-of-friends.org to sign up for an orientation and to learn more about Family of Friends mentoring.

Visit the Family of Friends website for more information.