When: Thu, Jun 13, 2019 6PM-8PM Meet: Reed College Place & SE Tolman Get Map! Cost: Free!
Reed Canyon to Reedway Saturday July 13 – 9 AM Thursday June 13 – 6 PM
Meet: Reed College Place and SE Tolman
2.0 hours
3.5 miles or 7,000 steps
Discover a hidden natural habitat area on our way to touring one of the Portland’s largest group of mid-century modern homes. Note: Hills and unimproved trails
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 2nd through September 14th 2019.
Each easy and informal Ten Toe Express walk explores the area neighborhood, architecture and unique history. Walk takes about 2 hours, cover 3.5 - 4.5 miles and are open to all ages and skill levels. Did we mention it's free!
Take TriMet!
For your convenience, all walks begin and end along TriMet routes. Use TriMet’s Trip Planner (click here) or call 503-238-RIDE (7433) for help in finding the right bus, train, or streetcar for you.
For even more guided walks, check out NeighborWalks. NeighborWalks is a collaborative community walking program brought to you by AARP Oregon, City of Portland Bureau of Transportation and Oregon Walks. See the full schedule here.
When: Fri, Jun 14, 2019 6PM-10PM Where: H.B. Lee Middle School
1121 NE 172nd Ave. 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).
When: Sat, Jun 15, 2019 8PM-12 am Where: Friends of the Children
424 NE 172nd Ave. 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).
When: Wed, Jun 19, 2019 10AM-5PM Where: Meet at Gresham City Hall
1333 NW Eastman Pky Get Map!
Round-trip travel: 5 miles
Distance: 4 miles
Difficulty: Easy
Elevation gain: 200 feet
Suggested donation per rider: $1
Trail condition: Pavement; in the woods, partially graveled, partially dirt trails
This four-mile loop hike starts on the Springwater Trail at the Main Street Park in Gresham, then proceeds to a neighborhood, then the woods and back to the neighborhood. The only real elevation gain is in the short part of the woods. Wear sturdy walking shoes; poles are optional. After the hike,we will have lunch at the Cedarville Inn.
For more information about this hike please contact Bernice Jordan at 503-887-5245 or olliesmom2001@gmail.com.
Senior Healthy Hikers asks that participants be 50 or older. A couple wishing to hike is welcome if one member of the couple is 50 or better.
When: Thu, Jun 20, 2019 1PM-4PM Where: Main City Park
219 South Main Avenue Get Map!
Join us for a free baseball clinic with treats and friends from our local youth baseball and softball leagues. No experience necessary. All school-aged children are welcome. A ball-park meal and Play Ball t-shirts will be provided.
Clinic features
Each participant will receive a Play Ball t-shirt.
Baseball coaches leading fun, active stations; participants will rotate throughout the day.
The day will end with a group game with Mayor Shane Bemis and City Councilors.
When: Fri, Jun 21, 2019 6PM-10PM Where: H.B. Lee Middle School
1121 NE 172nd Ave. 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).
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!
