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🌱 Patch AM: How Gresham’s new Ukrainian “Friendship City” could shape local connections
Also check out Bluegrass at Multnomah Grange #71 on the Gresham Patch calendar
Hello Gresham! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How Gresham's new Ukrainian "Friendship City" could shape local connections
Also on today's calendar: Bluegrass at Multnomah Grange #71 and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 76 and low of 55 degrees.
- Monday: Partly sunny and hot, temps: high: 93, low: 60. 🌶 Hot!
- Tuesday: Sunny and very warm, with a high of 89 and low of 57 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Gresham leaders visit Ukraine to form official 'friendship city' pact (theoutlookonline.com) — Gresham has formalized a new "Friendship City" relationship with Chernivtsi, Ukraine, following a visit by Mayor Travis Stovall, Councilor Jerry Hinton, and local partners. The pact builds on months of humanitarian ties, including visits from wounded Ukrainian soldiers receiving prosthetics in the U.S., and aims to deepen cultural, educational, and economic connections between the two communities. 
📸 Around Gresham
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Gresham
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- Try Local First! The Tour of Gresham →
Gresham Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center Visit one of our Chamber member's restaurants! See list for details.
5:30 pm - Project Blue - Employer FICA tax incentive for entities with 15 or more full-time W-2 employees →
Gresham Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center Gresham Area Chamber of Commerce 1005 N Main Ave Gresham, OR 97030 Join us in person at the Gresham chamber, or by zoom, for this exciting & informative presentation. zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/8588261851
12:00 pm - 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 - 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 - 1st-5th First Day of School
Russell Elem Portland, OR 97230 - Back To School Night
Highland Elementary School Gresham, OR 97030
6:00 pm - 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 - Bluegrass at Multnomah Grange #71 →
30639 SE Bluff Rd, Gresham
7:00 pm
Tuesday August 25
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Thursday August 27
Sunday August 30
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Wednesday September 2
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Saturday September 12
📣 Gresham Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Teen + Adult Hangout @ Cook Park
Down Syndrome Network Marylhurst, OR 97036
5:00 pm - DSNOFit Swim - Summer Session
Down Syndrome Network Marylhurst, OR 97036
7:30 pm - NCSD Community Resource Fair
North Clackamas SD 12 Clackamas Community College - Harmony Community Campus, 7738 SE Harmony Rd, Milwaukie, OR 97222, USA
3:00 pm - Board Meeting
North Clackamas SD 12 Portland, OR 97267
6:00 pm
Sunday August 23
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
Thursday August 27
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Please share & repost to help reunite this stray dog!
FOUND on August 21, 2026 in Troutdale, OR 97060 near Depot City Park Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to contact the finder,… (Nextdoor North Central) - Has anybody seen anything like this in Oregon bananas growing on your banana plants that you've had in your yard in Oregon.
I know they may never come to ripen here. We were shocked at this plant for 15 years or more and it just started fruiting 2 months ago LOL! (Nextdoor Gresham - Holly Brook)
- Cold Stone Creamery posted a job opening for Crew Member in Gresham. Apply here.
- Metropolitan Family Services posted a job opening for COMMUNITY SCHOOLS ACTIVITY LEADER - Hogan Cedars in Gresham. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Gresham here.
🗞 Nearby News
Milwaukie
- Video shows woman saying she can't breathe before death in Clackamas County Jail (katu.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: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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