🌱 Patch AM: What will replace the old World Market space at Gresham Station?

Coffee in hand, Gresham? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• What will replace the old World Market space at Gresham Station?
• Gresham Police share heartfelt tribute after K9 officer Leni's sudden death
• What will Gresham's new Powell Boulevard playhouse bring to local theater?

Also on today's calendar: Chapel Voices and 10 more events.

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

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Partly sunny and delightful, with a high of 71 and low of 50 degrees.
• Wednesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 70, low: 49.
• Thursday: Cloudy with a few showers, with a high of 69 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. HomeGoods to open at Gresham Station in summer 2027 (theoutlookonline.com) — HomeGoods is set to open a large new store at Gresham Station in summer 2027, filling and expanding into the former World Market and maurices spaces on NW 12th Street. The home décor retailer will join the center's refreshed lineup, giving Gresham shoppers another nearby option instead of driving to Portland or Clackamas locations.
   

2. Gresham Police in mourning after off-duty dog officer death (theoutlookonline.com) — Gresham's police department is mourning the sudden off-duty death of K9 officer Leni, a five-year-old German shepherd who joined the force in early 2024. The loss, possibly from a medical torsion, led to canceling a planned patrol dog demonstration at Tagg's Dog Days of Summer and has deeply affected her handler, fellow K9 teams, and officers across the region.
   

3. Mt. Hood Repertory Theatre announces new dedicated playhouse (youroregonnews.com) — A new dedicated playhouse at 1295 E. Powell Boulevard is giving Gresham audiences more live theater options, with a black box space opening by October and a main stage to follow. Mt. Hood Repertory Theatre is also expanding classes, mentorships, and Readers Theatre Gresham, whose new artistic director is launching a season focused on women reclaiming their stories.
   

4. Metro distributed 4,700 life jackets this summer (theoutlookonline.com) — Gresham residents may have seen Metro and WaterStrong handing out free life jackets and whistles at the Legacy Mount Hood Health and Safety Fair in town this July. That event was part of a broader regional push that distributed 4,700 life jackets, stocked loaner vests at Metro boat ramps, and shared safety tips to reduce Oregon's relatively high drowning rate.
   

📸 Around Gresham

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Gresham

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★ Featured events ★

Friday September 25
• Chapel Voices →
  Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, 147 NW 19th Ave, Portland
  7:00 am

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Other local events

Thursday September 24
• GALA Art Exhibition: Fall Reflections & Artist Reception →
  Gresham OR
• Plant Bingo →
  400 Northwest Miller Avenue, Gresham
• GALA Art Exhibition: Fall Reflections & Artist Reception
  School District Building | Gresham City Council Chambers Lobby, 1331 NW Eastman Parkway, Gresham
  5:30 pm
• Fundraising Evening Celebrating 100 Years of Service
  World Forestry Center, 4033 SW Canyon Rd, Portland
  5:30 pm
Friday September 25
• Local High School Football Games- Located at MHCC's Track and Field Stadium →
  Gresham OR
• Big Ballers: Dinner with Entrepreneurs | Gresham (Giving Back Edition) →
  North Main Avenue, Gresham
• Local High School Football Games- Located at MHCC's Track and Field Stadium
  MHCC's Track& Field Stadium
  7:00 pm
Saturday September 26
• GRAND OPENING →
  750 Northeast Burnside Road, Gresham
• 2 Days Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) Training in Gresham, OR →
  1572 Northeast Burnside Road, Gresham
Sunday September 27
• It's a Pop-Up →
  1217 Northeast Burnside Road, Gresham
• Still Waters: A Journey Through Yin & Reiki with Tracey & Katrina →
  Rising Tide Wellness LLC, 223 E Powell Boulevard, Gresham
  1:00 pm
Tuesday September 29
• Sunset Lake Paint and Sip →
  209 North Main Avenue, Gresham

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I'll meet you at the corner! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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