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In today's newsletter:
What a Boeing engineers' strike could mean for Gresham's plant
Gresham gathers September 12 to remember Darrel W. Spicer's life.
Also on today's calendar: Bluegrass at Multnomah Grange #71 and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: What has 2 arms and a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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Thursday: Cool with rain and drizzle, with a high of 64 and low of 53 degrees.
Friday: Cloudy with a passing shower, temps: high: 69, low: 52.
Saturday: Some sun with a thundershower, with a high of 72 and low of 53 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Engineers reject contract, authorize strike at Boeing (nwlaborpress.org) — Boeing engineers and technical workers have rejected a new contract and authorized a possible strike, a move that includes about 200 employees at the company's Gresham components plant. The union says members want stronger commitments and have deep concerns about Boeing's direction, so residents should watch for potential impacts on local jobs and operations this fall.
• Darrel W. Spicer (portlandtribune.com) — Gresham residents are invited to honor longtime East County community member Darrel W. Spicer, who passed away in Gresham on August 20 at age 86. A Celebration of Life will be held at Bateman Carroll Funeral Home on West Powell Boulevard on September 12 at 11 a.m., remembering his family devotion, Christian faith, and decades of local involvement.
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
Monday September 7
NO SCHOOL-Holiday Russell Elem Portland, OR 97230
Labor Day - Chamber Closed Gresham Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center See Event Details, Gresham, OR 97030
Tuesday September 8
Ambassadors Gresham Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center Nanna's Place 1000 N Main Avenue Gresham, OR 97030 7:30 am
Wednesday September 9
Back-to-School Night Gresham High School GHS Cafeteria & Commons 4:00 pm
Thursday September 10
New Student Orientation- Mount Hood Community College Gresham Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center Location: Student Union
Volleyball vs Oregon Episcopal School Gladstone High School, 18800 Portland Ave, Gladstone, OR 97027\ 4:30 pm
Girls Soccer @ Oregon Episcopal School Gladstone High Oregon Episcopal School, 6300 SW Nicol Rd, Portland, OR 97223 6:00 pm
Boys Soccer @ Oregon Episcopal School Gladstone High Oregon Episcopal School, 6300 SW Nicol Rd, Portland, OR 97223 6:00 pm
Elementary Back to School Night: Parent Info Night Lewis and Clark Montessori Charter School DAMASCUS, OR 97089 6:00 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Hello Neighbors, I have been on several heritage platforms searching endlessly for my mother's biological father Brian Kent Masterson. As far as I know, he resides in… (Nextdoor Centennial)
Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate in Happy Valley. Apply here.
TJX Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Part- time Merchandise Associate (Early Mornings) in Happy Valley. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Gresham here.
🗞 Nearby News
Troutdale
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Lionel Richie Offers Health Update Following Sudden Hospitalization (wideopencountry.com)
The Ultimate Guide to Oregon Oktoberfest Celebrations (newschoolbeer.com)
Happy Valley
THURGOOD Will Come to Portland Playhouse in September (broadwayworld.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
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