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🌱 Patch AM: Which Gresham streets made the county’s new traffic danger list?

Make time for Bluegrass at Multnomah Grange #71 on the Gresham Patch calendar

Wednesday August 26th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Good morning to you Gresham! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which Gresham streets made the county's new traffic danger list?
  • What Gresham neighbors should do after an injured cougar was spotted

Also on today's calendar: Bluegrass at Multnomah Grange #71 and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the wall say to the other wall. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 79 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Thursday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, temps: high: 76, low: 55.
  • Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 76 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• District 4 Commissioner Vince Jones-Dixon on the state of transportation safety in East Multnomah County (opb.org) — Transportation safety in Gresham is under the microscope as Multnomah County and nearby cities roll out the East Multnomah County Transportation Safety Action Plan, built from resident surveys identifying local danger spots. Commissioner Vince Jones-Dixon will discuss what problem areas were flagged in Gresham and neighboring communities, and what steps are coming to improve traffic safety across East County.
   

• Injured cougar spotted in Gresham's Wilkes Neighborhood (theoutlookonline.com) — An injured cougar has been spotted in Gresham's Wilkes neighborhood near Northeast 164th Avenue, and police are asking residents to call 911 if they see it. Officials also share detailed cougar safety tips and context on growing cougar populations in Oregon, stressing how to stay calm, avoid provoking the animal, and defend yourself if necessary.
   

📸 Around Gresham

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Gresham

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    Thursday August 27
  • Board of Directors Meeting
    Gresham Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center Mt. Hood Community College Board Room 26000 SE Stark Street Gresham, OR 97030
    7:20 am
  • Sunday August 30
  • Mt. Hood Community College- Open Auditions for Amelia Earhart
    Gresham Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center Please meet in the Theatre area. Bldg.11, Upper level. ADA accessibility: AC1115 (lower level). Gresham Campus Maps (Theatre in Green Building)
    10:00 am
  • 8th Annual Car Show and Fundraiser
    Gresham Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center East Parking Lot at the Senior Center 600 NE 8th Street, Gresham, OR 97030
    12:00 pm
  • Monday August 31
  • 1st-5th First Day of School
    Russell Elem Portland, OR 97230
  • Wednesday September 2
  • Back To School Night
    Highland Elementary School Gresham, OR 97030
    6:00 pm
  • Friday September 4
  • Friday AM Networking Meeting - All About Automotive
    Gresham Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center All About Automotive 1850 NW Burnside Rd, Gresham, OR 97030
    7:20 am
  • Local Highschool Football Games- Located at MHCC's Track and Field Stadium
    Gresham Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center Location: MHCC's Track & Field Stadium
    7:00 pm
  • Rise Church Service at Mt. Hood Community College
    Gresham Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center MHCC's Track Field Stadium
    7:00 pm
  • Saturday September 12
  • Bluegrass at Multnomah Grange #71 →
    30639 SE Bluff Rd, Gresham
    7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday August 27
  • Board Meeting
    North Clackamas SD 12 Portland, OR 97267
    6:00 pm
  • Elementary: Back to School Night - Primaria: Noche de bienvenida al
    Multnomah Learning Academy MLA Elementary
    6:30 pm
  • Concerts in the Valley – Grand Royale, Beastie Boys Tribute →
    Happy Valley Park, Happy Valley Nature Park, 13770 SE Ridgecrest Rd, Happy Valley
    6:30 pm
  • Friday August 28
  • Volleyball @ Horizon Christian
    Gladstone High Horizon Christian High School, 23370 SW Boones Ferry Rd, Tualati
    5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Has anyone run into a rather portly orange tabby with a blue and white bow tie collar?
    He usually does not go out the dog door, but has been MIA for about 24 hours. He is a dapper gentleman, who likes his crunchies and his wet food ON… (Nextdoor Kelly Creek)
  • Local Gresham carpenter - I make TERRIFIC wood fences and gates and more.
    Free estimates; affordable rates. Call/text (310) 266-7944. Happy Monday!! (Nextdoor Kelly Creek)
  • Del Taco Restaurants, Inc. posted a job opening for Team Member in Gresham. Apply here.
  • Office Depot, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Part Time Store Associate in Gresham. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Gresham here.

🗞 Nearby News

Troutdale

  • James Talarico shamelessly politicizes Amazon worker's tragic death to attack capitalism (theblaze.com)

Happy Valley

Milwaukie

  • Bob's Red Mill updates signature gluten-free flour (world-grain.com)
  • $3.6 million university improvement in Portland building permits (djcoregon.com)

Ok Gresham! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Meet me at the corner. (Thank you Earlene M. for sending it in!)
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