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🌱 Patch AM: Orient Fall Garden Festival and 11 more events
Be sure to catch Introduction to Ikebana - September on the Gresham Patch calendar
Hi Gresham! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Introduction to Ikebana - September at Kyoudou Center
- Open House! at Metro East Web Academy
- Michael Allen Harrison Concert Benefiting The Salvation Army Gresham Music Academy at Gresham Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center
... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: Why are crows so alert and curious? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Sunday: Partly sunny with a shower, with a high of 63 and low of 51 degrees.
- Monday: Mostly sunny and warmer, temps: high: 70, low: 50.
- Tuesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 71 and low of 51 degrees.
📸 Around Gresham
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Gresham
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★ Featured events ★
- Introduction to Ikebana - September →
Kyoudou Center, 219 S. Main Avenue, Gresham
1:00 pm
Tuesday September 15
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Other local events
- Open House! →
Metro East Web Academy, 50 NW Fifth St, Gresham
4:00 pm - Michael Allen Harrison Concert Benefiting The Salvation Army Gresham Music Academy
Gresham Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center, 473 SE 194th Ave., Portland
5:30 pm - MHCC 60th Anniversary Kick Off Party →
Downtown Gresham on Main Avenue
5:30 pm - 2026 The Art of Bonsai: Sept-Thursday →
Kyoudou Center, 219 S. Main Avenue, Gresham
6:00 pm - Spinellas →
Gresham OR
6:00 pm - Friday AM Networking Meeting - Habitat for Humanity ReStore
Habitat for Humanity ReStore, 610 NE 181st Ave, Portland
7:20 am - Orient Fall Garden Festival →
Multnomah Grange #71, 30639 SE Bluff Rd, Gresham
10:00 am - Local High School Football Games- Located at MHCC's Track and Field Stadium
MHCC's Track& Field Stadium
7:00 pm - Traditional Japanese Carpentry Fundamentals →
Kyoudou Center, 219 S Main Avenue, Gresham - Build a Traditional Japanese Roofed Garden Gate →
Kyoudou Center, 219 S Main Avenue, Gresham - Zoom-delivered Japanese Classes →
Zoom @ Art Play Learn
9:00 am
Wednesday September 16
Thursday September 17
Friday September 18
Saturday September 19
Monday September 21
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Looking to home this kitten, I've been fostering.
He's a ball of energy for sure. Looking for a good home so please message me if you think he's a good fit your home and family ! (Nextdoor Northwest) - Update: Pet Reunited
A dog who went missing in Troutdale, OR, has been safely reunited with their family after 2 hours, 13 minutes. Message from Finder: "Found please… (Nextdoor North Central)
- Taco Bell posted a job opening for Crew Member in Gresham. Apply here.
- Subway posted a job opening for Sandwich Artist in Troutdale. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Gresham here.
🗞 Nearby News
Troutdale
- 2 women arrested after fight involving teens, adults outside Reynolds High School in Troutdale (kptv.com)
- Leaded Aviation Gas Drives Up Lead Levels Near Regional Airports, Raising Health Concerns, New Study Finds (morningagclips.com)
Happy Valley
- Applications for ASWSU positions closing soon (dailyevergreen.com)
Milwaukie
- Marylee Anne "Penny" Charman (milwaukiereview.com)
- Oregon between panels: How creators built a comics universe in Portland and beyond (opb.org)
- Podcast Episode 502: Pacific Northwest Approaches to West Coast IPA with Breakside, Grand Fir, and Varietal (beerandbrewing.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: They start each day with a cup of caw-fee. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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