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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
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!)
- 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
Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!
- 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 - 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 - Bluegrass at Multnomah Grange #71 →
30639 SE Bluff Rd, Gresham
7:00 pm
Thursday August 27
Sunday August 30
Monday August 31
Wednesday September 2
Friday September 4
Saturday September 12
📣 Gresham Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- 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 - Volleyball @ Horizon Christian
Gladstone High Horizon Christian High School, 23370 SW Boones Ferry Rd, Tualati
5:00 pm
Thursday August 27
Friday August 28
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
- 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
- College Football's biggest story isn't NIL. It's the SEC-Big Ten feud (jacksonville.com)
- Concert Review: Courtney Barnett/Built to Spill (spectrumculture.com)
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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