The whole family is invited for a joyful and informative discussion with picture book artist & author Michaela Goade. Michaela's beautiful, award-winning artwork for the picture book Berry Song inspired the immersive early childhood space at East County Library, merging literacy, play, art, and connection with nature.
Join us for a special basketball skills and drills event with Michael Holton! Play games, learn new skills, and enjoy free pizza, snacks, and prizes while learning more about the Reynolds Middle School basketball program.
This event is free and open to all youth ages 5–14. Youth should wear athletic shoes, preferably basketball shoes, bring a water bottle and a smile, and be ready to play!
Join the City of Gresham for a futsal event at Vance Park from Noon-2:00 pm. Youth will be split into an older group and a younger group to play in a series of fun games.
There will be prizes for the winners and free pizza and snacks for all.
Questions? Contact Larry Pear at [email protected].
Experience "Native Wisdom: The Peoples of Eastern Oregon," produced by Wisdom of the Elders, with a discussion led by Paiute/Shoshone artist, photographer, writer, musician and videographer Timothy Keenan Burgess. This thought provoking, illuminating film brings the foundational stories of the Pacific Northwest to the forefront of past, present, and future. A discussion will follow. Suitable for teenagers and older.
It's story time! Join your Gresham police and firefighters for stories at the station. Enjoy refreshments and stories while you have fun learning about safety and the Fire and Police Levy.
Each story time will feature a picture book for our younger audiences. There will be fun activities for older children and the chance to learn about public safety work from our staff.
Stop by and meet your very own hometown heroes.
Questions? Contact [email protected].
The Mt. Hood Community College Aquatic Center is pleased to announce that we will be hosting two Catholic Youth Organization Developmental Swim Meets on Sunday November 15, 2026 from 1:00- 7:00 P.M. Please feel free to reach out to the Aquatic Center directly with any questions at [email protected] or by phone at 503-491-7243.
Bring the family for a cozy movie night inside Rockwood Village! Enjoy a family-friendly, PG-rated movie with popcorn and candy, followed by pizza after the film. Pizza, snacks, beverages, popcorn, and candy are all free.
Bring a blanket, something cozy, and a chair if you’d like, and settle in for an evening of fun with family and neighbors at Rockwood Village Apartments from 4:00–6:00 pm.
Questions? Contact [email protected].
Late-Night basketball returns every Friday and Saturday night through June 30 2027!
This program is open to middle school and high school players of all skill levels and will be led by Michael Holton Inc. Players should bring a water bottle, basketball shoes, and comfortable athletic clothing.
Program Schedule
About Michael Holton
Michael Holton was an All-American at Pasadena High School before becoming a four-year varsity letterman at UCLA. He started in the national championship game as a freshman in 1980 and later played six seasons in the NBA. Holton also served eight years as an assistant coach at the University of Portland, Oregon State, and UCLA, followed by five years as the Division I head coach at the University of Portland.
The Michael Holton Basketball Academy reports 20 years of experience working with middle-school students, including programming at HB Lee Middle School, Oliver Middle School, and the Salvation Army.
Late-Night Basketball is a City of Gresham-sponsored recreational activity for youth.
Questions?
Email [email protected].
Join us for a free family movie night (movie to be determined).
Enjoy pizza, snacks, popcorn and a family-friendly film while spending quality time with the whole family.
Admission is free, but please register so we know how much food to order.
We look forward to seeing you there!
For more information about this event contact [email protected].
Space is limited; Every participant (kid, teen, or adult) must be signed up in advance to reserve a spot.
Join us at the East County Library Creative Learning Room to make something cool, learn something new, and meet friendly people.