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🌱 Patch AM: Bluegrass at Multnomah Grange #71 and 10 more events
And check out Lifeguarding Full Course Dec 2025 - Gresham, OR 2025 on the Gresham Patch calendar

Good day Gresham! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Bluegrass at Multnomah Grange #71 at 30639 SE Bluff Rd, Gresham, OR, 97080
- East Gresham Food Pantry
- Chamber 101 at GACC Conference Room
... and check out 5 more events on the calendar!
Find out what's happening in Greshamfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Today's riddle: Jimmy, did you crash on your bike again? You’ve lost a tooth! 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Greshamfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Sunday: Cloudy, with a high of 52 and low of 50 degrees.
- Monday: Rain becoming intermittent, temps: high: 60, low: 50.
- Tuesday: Rain; breezy in the morning, with a high of 58 and low of 44 degrees.
📸 Around Gresham
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Gresham
★ Featured events ★
- Lifeguarding Full Course Dec 2025 - Gresham, OR 2025
Mt. Hood Community College, 3545 NE 17th St, Gresham
9:30 am
Monday December 15
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Other local events
- Bluegrass at Multnomah Grange #71
30639 SE Bluff Rd, Gresham, OR, 97080
7:00 pm - East Gresham Food Pantry
East Gresham Elementary School , 900 SE 5th St , Gresham
4:00 pm - Chamber 101
GACC Conference Room , 1005 N Main Ave , Gresham
11:30 am - Try Local First!
Gresham Area Chamber of Commerce , 1005 North Main Ave, Suite 101 , Gresham - Friday AM Networking Meeting - Gresham Senior Center
Meals on Wheels Location , 600 NE 8th , Gresham
7:20 am - Zimmerman House Tour
Zimmerman House , 17111 NE Sandy Blvd. , Portland
12:00 pm - Heslin House Tour
Heslin House , 60 Main St. , Fairview
12:00 pm
Saturday December 13
Tuesday December 16
Wednesday December 17
Friday December 19
Saturday December 20
📣 Gresham Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Fused Glass Holiday Ornament
Cup of Tea , 10117 SE Sunnyside Rd Suite J , Clackamas
10:00 am - Women’s Temple
Lajja Space , 10851 SE Main St , Milwaukie
10:00 am - Free Crafts with Mrs. Claus Event
Venvino Art Studios , 13329 SE Misty Dr , Happy Valley
11:00 am - Sparkling Finale
Willamette Valley Vineyards - Happy Valley , 13220 SE 172nd Ave STE 160 , Happy Valley
2:00 pm
Sunday December 14
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- CAN YOU TAKE HIM?!
I know in my gut he belongs to someone, i cant keep him and he is friendly, all shelters/rescues are full. Found 12/7 near Grace church. Not chipped… (Nextdoor Hogan Cedars) - Portland Fire & Rescue crews respond to a fire in an apartment building's parking garage, extinguishing a car fire and checking for fire extension while ventilating smoke.
4:42PM on Dec 12: Portland Fire & Rescue crews are on the scene of a fire in an apartment building in the Pearl district, with interior crews… (Nextdoor )
- Mt. Hood Community College posted a job opening for Home Visiting Teacher - Head Start & Early Head Start (Multiple Positions) in Gresham. Apply here.
- City of Gresham Oregon posted a job opening for Lateral Detective in Gresham. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Gresham here.
🗞 Nearby News
Troutdale
- McMinnville condemns ICE operations in city. Many community members say that isn't enough (oregonlive.com)
- Three Democrats are vying for the chance to flip one of Oregon's few true swing districts in 2026 (oregonlive.com)
- Hillsboro High students walk out Friday to protest ICE enforcement (forestgrovenewstimes.com)
Portland
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
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