Held at McMenamins Edgefield in Troutdale, this is the grand finale in cyclocross race series. The race is 25 minutes long and is located in the grounds of
Celebrate and learn the history of the Day of the Dead at this free community event.
The event runs from 9:00am - 5:00 pm and will have:
This event is open to everyone.
For more information please email [email protected].
Project Information:
We’ll work to clear this remote trail of brush, logs and other debris, and improve tread where needed.
Hiking information:
We’ll drive to the top of Horsetail Creek Trail and work our way down. The first few work days won’t involve much hiking, but the hike will become longer as we work toward the Bell Creek junction.
You should plan to participate in this trail party for its entirety. For safety reasons, please do not arrive late or expect to be able to leave early.
Event details:
Detailed event information, including directions to the meeting location, will be provided to registrants via email 48 hours prior to the event. If you’re volunteering for the first time, read this blog by a volunteer to know what to expect at your first trail party.
What to bring:
What to wear:
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: TKO recognizes that the trails we work on travel through the traditional lands of many Indigenous tribes and communities. We are the most recent in a long line of stewards to this land, and it is our responsibility to do so with humility and respect. We are grateful to these tribes and their descendants for being the original and continuing stewards of these spaces, and encourage everyone to go beyond a land acknowledgment by supporting Indigenous communities and organizations in your area.
ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS: TKO seeks to make our events inclusive of people of all backgrounds and abilities. If you would like to discuss potential accommodations to allow for your participation in this event, please click here to complete a short Google survey. TKO staff will then contact you to discuss options. Please note: available accommodations will vary by event and typically need to be requested a minimum of two weeks in advance. If you have any questions, reach out to us by clicking Contact near the bottom of this page.
EQUITY & INCLUSION: TKO seeks to make Oregon’s trails a place where people can go to connect with nature & one another. Not everyone feels safe or welcome in the outdoors due to issues like racism, bias, and hate. We commit to being part of the solution to this problem and to enact change. Conduct, speech, or expressions that target any individual or group will not be tolerated by TKO.
PERSONAL SAFETY: Your physical and emotional safety is our number one priority. If a person’s actions or comments make you feel uncomfortable or unsafe, you may: interrupt directly, tell a crew leader, and/or inform TKO staff via the post-event survey.
While TKO no longer requires masking/vaccination for our events, we do support those who choose to mask for their own safety. We ask participants to respect the health of folks who wear masks by distancing or wearing a mask while in close proximity.
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.
Onigiri Action is an annual event by the Japanese Culture Club. Students make onigiri (rice balls), enjoy tea, and send a photo that helps provide five school meals to children in need worldwide. Everyone is welcome! Located in the Student Union (Bldg. 10). Gresham Campus Map
Join Makola Performing Arts, led by Okaidja Afroso, for an hour of joyful song and dance! Rooted in circle-based learning, Okaidja brings joy, resilience, and belonging to community spaces across Oregon and beyond.
By the 1890s, Portlanders had fouled their own water supply with sewage. Typhoid followed. Their audacious solution was to reach into the forests below Mount Hood, capture the cold, clear water of Bull Run, and carry it 24 miles into town. Bull Run water helped drive out typhoid and made Portland's explosive growth possible. Yet pipes and public health are only half the story. Bull Run became Portland's forbidden forest: closed, fiercely protected, and wrapped in mystery and civic pride. This is the story of a city that built a water system-and of the remote watershed that, in turn, built the city.
Joshua Ward Jeffery is a historian of American culture and religion. He has taught history, Native American studies, and law enforcement at Navajo Technical University in Chinle, Arizona, where he also managed the Navajo Police Training Academy. In a former life, Josh spent ten years working in the Bull Run Watershed, six of them leading Portland's Watershed Ranger Unit and protecting the watershed from trespass, fire, and environmental degradation.
This event will be held at Edgefield's Blackberry Hall on Monday, November 9. Doors open at 6pm for a 7pm program start. Admission is $5.
Behind the Scam: Holiday Edition
Protecting Businesses and Our Community from Fraud and Financial Crime
As the holiday season approaches, increased shopping, online transactions, gift card purchases, and financial activity can also create increased opportunities for fraud and scams. The Gresham Police Department, in partnership with the FBI and Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office, is bringing together experts in fraud prevention, investigation, and prosecution for Behind the Scam: Holiday Edition.
This community presentation is designed to help local businesses and community members recognize, prevent, and respond to fraud and financial crimes before the busy holiday season. Attendees will learn about current and emerging fraud trends, common scams targeting businesses and consumers, warning signs to watch for, practical steps to help protect businesses, employees, and customers, and what to do—and who to contact—if fraud occurs.
Hear directly from local and federal law enforcement and prosecutors about what they are seeing, how these crimes happen, and the simple steps you can take to make yourself and your business a harder target. Know the scam. Spot the signs. Protect your business.
Questions? Contact Jayme Wantowski, Community Outreach Coordinator at [email protected] or 503-407-9494.
Please join us in the Visual Arts Gallery and enjoy the Jennifer Harrison Exhibit. The exhibit opens on Monday, October 26, 2026, and closes on Thursday, November 19, 2026. Everyone is welcome and admission is free. The artist reception is scheduled for Thursday, November 5, 2026, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The location is the Visual Arts Gallery (VA20), Building 19 and is ADA Accessible. Gresham Campus Map Gallery hours: Monday through Thursday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Friday & Saturday by appointment. It is closed on Sundays and Holidays. If you have questions, please email the Gallery Coordinator, Nathan Orosco, at [email protected] . MHCC is an EEO, Title IX, Title VI, Title VII, Title II, Section 504, ADA, ORS 659A Institution. People requiring accommodations due to a disability should contact the Accessible Education Services office at 503-491-6923 or [email protected] . Please contact us at least two weeks prior to the event.
Guitarist Tracy Kim is best known as one of Portland's foremost gypsy swing guitar enthusiasts and instructors. He is also well-known for his Latin stylings: bossanova, samba, and other Latin jazz forms. Come sip and enjoy!
Portland, Oregon, based artist, Kendall Lujan embarks on her first full length album "Lucky Penny' released February 21st, 2025. After releasing her Debut self titled EP Spring 2023, featured on official playlist for Spotify and Apple Music. Lujan has also gaining attention from NPR's Tiny Desk, MTV, Rolling Stone Germany, and the John Lennon Songwriting contest. Recently voted one of Portland's 'Willamette Weekly' Best New Bands 2024. Sharing the stage with Amos Lee, Frazey Ford (of The Be Good Tanyas), Allie Crow Buckley, Early James, and The Magnetic Fields.
Step into the world of beats with, rhythms, and melodies as you learn what it means to be a DJ. This program offers an immersive and hands-on introduction to the craft of DJing with DJs from Ext.606. Both tools of the trade and strategies of the art will be studied.
Get tickets on Humanitix - Craft 'n Drink: Felt Hand-Sewn Animal Charms at SANDY JUG! ✂️🐸🐈🐠 (21+) hosted by SCRAP PDX. Sandy Jug, 7417 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland, OR 97213, USA. Tuesday November 3rd 2026. Find event information.
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.
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!
November 5: 6:30-7:30pm and 8-9pm November 9: 6:30-7:30pm and 8-9pm Feeling up for an existential crisis? Then this month's planetarium show is for you! We'll discuss the future of the Universe, many possible ways it could "end", and where we are in the current timeline of existence. Located in Bldg. 13. Gresham Campus Map • Tickets available at the door. • Doors open 15 minutes before show time. • Adults - $5 Cash/$6 Card • Students - $2 Cash/$3 Card • Free for kids 15 and under with accompanying adult (Max 2 per adult).
Join the Estuary Partnership, Confluence, local Indigenous partners, and the US Forest Service as we work together on the repatriation and rematriation of the Sandy River Delta. This work is being done through land tending and traditional cultural and ecological knowledge focused on enhancement and rehabilitation of an Indigenous foods gathering area within the conservation area. Collaborate with us, work in community while removing blackberries that are encroaching on culturally significant plants! November 14th, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM Pre-registration is required. All ages and abilities are welcome. No prior experience is necessary. Please let us know if you need accommodations to participate due to language, disability, or other additional needs. Youth aged 15 may volunteer without an adult present. Accessibility: Walk 0.5-mile dirt and grass trail (one -way). The project will be off this trail on uneven ground. We'll provide: Tools, gloves, and snacks. Please bring: Drinking water, sun/rain protection and footwear you don’t mind getting dirty. Directions: Sandy River Delta Parking Lot Directions; FREE Parking: Right after the park entrance (before the parking lot), turn right at the Estuary Partnership event sign to access designated volunteer parking. Questions? Please contact Samantha Dumont at 503-939-7381 or [email protected] Thank you, project funders and partners - this project wouldn't be possible without you: US Forest Service, The Confluence Project, Met
Space is limited; every participant must be signed up in advance to reserve a spot.
Join us at the Creative Learning Room to learn a new skill, and meet friendly people. The program will focus exclusively on an introduction to 3D printing with our Prusa printers. As a result, other equipment will not be available for public use during this time.
This introductory class has little ones exploring the wonders of chemistry, physics and biology. Students will make chemicals change colors, levitate objects, meet a live reptile and more in this fun-filled class with the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI). Topics include physics, biology and chemical mixing.
Portland jazz and cabaret vocalist Courtney Freed brings The Courtney Freed Five to Edgefield for a night of classic swing: Basie, Ellington, Ella and the dance-floor standards that fill Portland's Lindy nights. Called "effervescent" and "a whirlwind of excitement," she released her album Big Crazy Love this year. With Hamody Hindi on guitar, Bernardo Gomez on bass, Josh Gilbert on horns and Charles Pike on drums, this is a band built for dancing. Beginners welcome.
Ben Larsen is a long time resident of Portland, OR where he began his music career thirteen years ago. A singer-songwriter, and multi instrumentalist, Larsen has been busy developing and producing his solo project.
His new, self produced album Turn, was developed with the support of many mainstays of the Portland music scene. With roots in acoustic music, Turn grew into a multi genre project creating both an honest and humbling space for Larsen to expand his musical palette.
Sounds on the project range from a full string quartet and horn section, to Larsen alone in front of one mic with a guitar.
Always on the search for a deeper and more genuine understanding and connection to music and listeners, Larsen is constantly expanding and examining his role as an musician, artist and creator.
Look for the new record out everywhere on November 27th
Build spreadsheet skills with the cloud-based, free software Google Sheets. This class, friendly to beginners with Google Accounts, allows an alternative to the Microsoft Excel class, while teaching many of the same skills. In this class, students become familiar with the user experience using Google Sheets, learn how to format cells, perform functions, and create graphs and tables.
Google Sheets Class Objectives:
Give thanks, skip the dishes. Celebrate Thanksgiving at Edgefield with a classic holiday buffet at Black Rabbit Restaurant, seasonal specials at Black Rabbit and Power Station Pub, or a feast to enjoy at home.
Thanksgiving Buffet
From roasted turkey and cider-glazed ham to pumpkin pie and all the fixings, the Thanksgiving buffet brings together holiday favorites and a few Edgefield touches. The bar will be open, too, with ales, wines and spirits to pair with your feast.
Buffet price includes dinner only. Reservations required.
To reserve, call Black Rabbit Restaurant at (503) 492-3086.
Thanksgiving at the Restaurants
Black Rabbit Restaurant and Power Station Pub will be open with their regular menus and Thanksgiving specials.
Black Rabbit Restaurant: Reservations recommended. Call (503) 492-3086 or reserve online.
Power Station Pub: Reservations available for parties of six or more. Call (503) 492-4686.
Project Information:
We’ll be completing some maintenance on the popular Angel’s Rest Trail, including brushing with hand tools, light tread maintenance, and decommissioning areas where hikers are cutting switchbacks.
Hiking information:
This is a moderate hike with consistent elevation gain. We will hike from the Angel’s Rest Trailhead off of the historic highway and continue up about 1.6 miles before we get to the first area of work. After that, we will work as we hike, taking breaks as needed. The climb is about 1100 feet to our first work area and 1400 overall.
You should plan to participate in this trail party for its entirety. For safety reasons, please do not arrive late or expect to be able to leave early.
Event details:
Detailed event information, including directions to the meeting location, will be provided to registrants via email 48 hours prior to the event. If you’re volunteering for the first time, read this blog by a volunteer to know what to expect at your first trail party.
What to bring:
What to wear:
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: TKO recognizes that the trails we work on travel through the traditional lands of many Indigenous tribes and communities. We are the most recent in a long line of stewards to this land, and it is our responsibility to do so with humility and respect. We are grateful to these tribes and their descendants for being the original and continuing stewards of these spaces, and encourage everyone to go beyond a land acknowledgment by supporting Indigenous communities and organizations in your area.
ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS: TKO seeks to make our events inclusive of people of all backgrounds and abilities. If you would like to discuss potential accommodations to allow for your participation in this event, please click here to complete a short Google survey. TKO staff will then contact you to discuss options. Please note: available accommodations will vary by event and typically need to be requested a minimum of two weeks in advance. If you have any questions, reach out to us by clicking Contact near the bottom of this page.
EQUITY & INCLUSION: TKO seeks to make Oregon’s trails a place where people can go to connect with nature & one another. Not everyone feels safe or welcome in the outdoors due to issues like racism, bias, and hate. We commit to being part of the solution to this problem and to enact change. Conduct, speech, or expressions that target any individual or group will not be tolerated by TKO.
PERSONAL SAFETY: Your physical and emotional safety is our number one priority. If a person’s actions or comments make you feel uncomfortable or unsafe, you may: interrupt directly, tell a crew leader, and/or inform TKO staff via the post-event survey.
While TKO no longer requires masking/vaccination for our events, we do support those who choose to mask for their own safety. We ask participants to respect the health of folks who wear masks by distancing or wearing a mask while in close proximity.
Join Habiba, a native of Ghana, in learning the richness of West African culture through song and dance. Habiba offers an interactive, multicultural lesson with authentic West African costume, spiced with singing and movement. The whole audience gets involved in simple dance steps, call and response, greetings and phrases, and rhythm drumming.
This event is first come, first served.
Come cheer on your MHCC Saints Volleyball team as they take on Clark College at 6 pm. Admission: General Admission: $10 Seniors/Veterans: $6 Students (13 and above with ID): $6 Children 12 & Under: Free MHCC Students: Free
Tour the 150 year old mansion and learn about the Zimmerman family.
Join Karen Kitchen (Osage) as she shares traditional stories and songs showcasing the diversity and beauty of Native American tribes and cultures. All are invited and welcomed to sit in the circle of community to listen, laugh, sing and celebrate Native ways of knowing. Stories will be told in English, while songs are sung in Native languages.
Karen Kitchen is an enrolled citizen of the Osage Nation of Oklahoma.
The Chamber's mission is to Advocate, Educate, and Collaborate with our local organizations for the vitality and prosperity of the region. Our Business and Leaders Luncheons are among the ways we fulfill that mission, and we invite you to join us for the monthly opportunity to network, learn, and grow over a delicious, locally prepared lunch. This month's guest presenter is JL Wilson, OSCC lobbyist and owner of Public Affairs Council. JL will be discussing what to expect for the short legislative session. J.L. WILSON – Principal, Public Affairs Counsel J.L. Wilson comes with a 25-year history in public affairs and lobbying as past Executive Director of NFIB/Oregon and past Senior Vice President of Government Affairs at Associated Oregon Industries. Wilson has been a full-time lobbyist representing primarily business interests since 2000. Prior to that, he served as Legislative Director for two Speakers of the Oregon House.
Come groove to the velvety sound of musical duo Reb Conner and Leon Cotter. Reb and Leon are the Ma and Pa of Portland funk and world band "Reb and the Good News," and their stripped-down duo set retains all that jazzy fullness, scaled to an intimate atmosphere. Multi-instrumentalist Leon is a touring member of the California Honeydrops, and Reb is a singer/songwriter with roots in jazz, soul, and world music. Reb and Leon inspire the heart and nourish the soul, with their curated blend of love songs, jazz standards, and uplifting original work. With a mélange of keys, sax, clarinet, guitar, and lush vocal harmonies, these two take the audience on a sultry, good-time ride that will keep listeners vibing all evening long.
The JT Wise Band performs high energy good time music. They have found a special calling to perform the music of the Grateful Dead with authentic jams and guitarist JT Wise channeling Jerry Garcia. Also performing is bassist Maggie Wise, drummer Ken Woodside and on piano Byron Ady.
"JT Wise sounds like no one else on the planet"-Mary Flower
"JT Wise Band performs American roots music with an expertise rarely heard"- journalist Daniel Curran
"Best Grateful Dead in the area"- Portland Notes Notable performance, Paul Lankow
Teens are invited to come work on crafts! Materials provided!
Work on the DIY craft of the week, or do your own thing with our location's craft materials! Learn alongside others, share your knowledge and explore new ways of making things!
You do not need to be a mental health professional to provide tremendously important wellness support during emergencies and disasters. This training presents trauma informed approaches that are well researched and have demonstrated effectiveness in helping people provide compassionate care.
The training is from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm in person at Gresham Council Chambers. Doors open at 7:30 am. Coffee/Tea and light snacks will be available. Lunch is on your own.
Free ESL classes. The level of the series is determined at the first class. No registration required. For more information, call 503.577.9984.
Browse more English learning classes. Hosted by Goodwill Industries of the Columbia Willamette.
Come by and grab a pie! DAYTWA will be in the courtyard from Noon to 7 PM, we’ll be having a Wine Tasting 4-6 PM and Live Music with Dalton Huxley from 6-9 PM
Gresham residents can climb for free or at a reduced rate at Rock Haven Climbing Gym on the first Friday of each month from 5:00-9:00 pm.
This is an opportunity for everyone to try out a new indoor recreation and stay active throughout the year.
Visit rockhavenclimbing.com/first-visit.
If you are unable to pre-register online or have any questions, call 503-512-5511 or stop by the gym.
At the gym, new participants will sign a waiver, get their free rental shoes and be ready to climb. Rock Haven reserves the right to ask for ID at entry to verify the free climb registration.
Learn more about the facility at RockHavenClimbing.com.
For more information about this Gresham Parks and Recreation sponsored series, contact [email protected].
Come play American Mahjong at the library and connect with community! Experienced players welcome are invited to join our fun and friendly group. Be sure to bring your current National Mah Jongg League cards.
Learn how a rough recording becomes a finished track. this hands-on intro to mixing covers the moves that make a song sit right. Balancing levels, shaping tone with EQ, adding space, and gluing it all together. You'll work on real material with the gear provided, and our expert instructors from Ext.606 are glad to help at any level.
Focus:
This is the Annual Meeting for the Gresham Area Chamber of Commerce, hosted by The Salvation Army Gresham Corps . These meetings are a great networking opportunity to meet Chamber members and prospective members. Guests and new faces are always welcome! Gresham Area Chamber of Commerce ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
Bottleneck Blues Band was voted Best New Blues Act in 2015 and nominated for the Best CD of the Year by the Cascade Blues Association. The band is a featured act this year at the Waterfront Blues Festival, Cathedral Park Jazz Festival, Illwaco Seafood and Blues Festival, The Taste of Tacoma, the Wallace Idaho Blues Festival and the Crawdad Festival.
Bottleneck is fronted by Noah Bell and is backed up by an all-star lineup with Randy Monroe on the bass guitar, Pete Moss on saxophone, Franklin Spicer on keys and Devon Shazier kickin' the drums. Bottleneck plays red-hot funky blues designed to make your body move. They are currently debuting new material to be featured on their second album. Their first CD "Twenty First Century Blues" was warmly received and the band is looking forward to their next recording project.
McMenamins is committed to the well-being of our communities and we strive to keep our neighborhoods vital. Our Friends & Family fundraiser evenings target opportunities that bring our pubs, properties, employees and nonprofit organizations together.
We focus contributions on three key areas: education, human support services and community development.
To support Friends and Family Nights, bring everyone you know out for handcrafted drinks and a great meal, because at the end of the night, 50% of the evening's total dine-in sales are donated to the beneficiary! The more you order, the more is earned for a good cause!
Bring along your McMenamins Passport! With a minimum $10 purchase you can get the "Attend a Friends & Family Night" Passport experience stamp if you have the Passport insert.
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.
Learn beadwork basics with Natalie Mitchell! Practice foundational stitching techniques while exploring color balance and simple design principles. Create and complete one pair of beaded earrings to take home! All materials provided, no prior experience is necessary. Move at your own pace and feel free to ask questions along the way.
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].
As the daytime gets shorter towards the winter, it’s a perfect timing to fold origami lampshades! Instructor Yuki Martin will show you how to fold various kinds of lampshades, step-by-step. They will be illuminated by LED battery tealight candles (provided). Kids in grade 4 or younger will do best with a favorite adult.
Space is limited! Registration preferred and opens on October 31.
Each year, Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) is observed to honor and remember transgender individuals whose lives have been lost to violence, discrimination, and the harmful impacts of transphobia. It is a time to reflect on the challenges faced by the transgender community, celebrate the lives and contributions of those we have lost, and reaffirm our commitment to creating a more inclusive and affirming world. Join us as we pause to remember and honor trans lives with care, compassion, and respect. Together, we can learn about the history and significance of this day while exploring meaningful ways to support and uplift transgender people in our communities. Visit the MDRC, located in the Student Union, to learn more about the history of Transgender Day of Remembrance and discover ways you can be an ally and advocate, both in remembrance and beyond. Light refreshments will be provided.
Tour the Heslin House and the Fairview Jail, both on the National Registry.
Join community artist, teacher, and storyteller Drea to learn Native Games and explore the healing power of play! Andrea Robideau (Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate; White Earth Nation Anishinaabe and Lipan Apache) is a local educator and frequent presenter at the library.
Ready for a heartwarming journey through time? Helen Raptis and Beth Willis return to the stage in Pen Pals, an extraordinary play spanning decades. You’ll meet Bernie and Mags, two women living in different countries, who never actually meet.
Their story unfolds through shared letters, detailing trivial bits, intimate thoughts, and all of life’s happiness and heartache. The characters age before your eyes, telling their stories without costumes or make-up.
Drag Bingo is here! Join us for an awesome evening of drag, comedy, prizes, and more. Hosted by the incredible Riley Burrows, your "Hostess with the Mostest", one of the Pacific Northwest's leading drag performers! You can find her here, you can find her there, you can find her everywhere - From Portland to Boise to Seattle to Bend and back again! Don't miss out, start making your plans now!!!
Each entry gets one bingo card to play all three games. Additional cards can be purchased for $5 each during the event, while supplies last. Food and beverages available for purchase.