🌱 Patch AM: How did Gresham’s Sakura Express fare in its health inspection?

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In today's newsletter:

• How did Gresham’s Sakura Express fare in its health inspection?

Also on today's calendar: Holiday Party! and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one astronaut stranded on the moon say to another? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Mostly cloudy, showers around, with a high of 48 and low of 42 degrees.
• Saturday: A few afternoon showers, temps: high: 50, low: 39.
• Sunday: Cloudy with a little rain, with a high of 47 and low of 44 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Multnomah County health inspections: Great Notion Brewing, Sushi Chiyo, Bobablastic (portlandtribune.com) — Sakura Express on Burnside Road in Gresham scored an 87 in recent Multnomah County health inspections, with violations tied to food storage, cleaning, and labeling. The broader report also highlights several Portland, Troutdale, and Fairview restaurants that either earned perfect scores or were cited for more serious food-safety issues.
   

📸 Around Gresham

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Gresham

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday December 20

• Farmers Market @ MHCC
  Mt. Hood Community College, 26000 SE Stark St, Gresham
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Saturday December 20

• 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
• Holiday Party!
  Rising Tide Yoga & Wellness , 223 E Powell Blvd , Gresham
  2:00 pm
• Gresham Murder Mystery: Catch the Killer!
  488 NE 3rd St , Gresham
  6:00 pm

Sunday December 21

• Gresham Klezmer Chanukah
  Gresham Arts Plaza , 401 NE 2nd St , Gresham
  4:00 pm

📣 Gresham Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday December 19

• Hatha Yoga with Monicka
  Lajja Space , 10851 SE Main St , Milwaukie
  9:00 am
• Arrivederci Wine & Jazz — Molly Tentarelli
  Arrivederci Wine & Jazz , 17023 SE McLoughlin Blvd , Milwaukie
  7:00 pm
• Federale @ High Water Mark Lounge
  The High Water Mark , 6800 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd , Portland
  7:30 pm

Saturday December 20

• GL Drop-in Social: Adult Coloring
  Gladstone Public Library , 525 Portland Ave , Gladstone
  2:00 pm
• OL Craft Class
  Oak Lodge Library , 3783 SE Concord Rd , Oak Grove
  2:00 pm
• OL Craft Class: Seasonal Origami
  Oak Lodge Library , 3783 SE Concord Rd , Oak Grove
  2:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Please share & repost to help reunite this lost dog!
  Apollo was LOST on December 17, 2025 in Gresham, OR 97030 near By red sunset park Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to contact… (Nextdoor North Central)
• This is my sweetheart Sparkels.
  I was at work when the neighbors dog chased her across Foster, around 169th. She's been missing for over 2 months now. If you know anything please… (Nextdoor Central City)

• Bridgestone Corporation posted a job opening for Material Handler in Gresham. Apply here.
• HD Supply Holdings, Inc. posted a job opening for Manager, Transportation in Gresham. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Gresham here.

🗞 Nearby News

Troutdale

• Case against serial Portland stalker can't move forward until mental fitness restored, judge rules (oregonlive.com)
• Farmworker Union Demonstration Planned For Thursday (pnwag.net)
• Wind advisory in place for Columbia River Gorge until 1 a.m. Friday (oregonlive.com)

Happy Valley

• Harrison Street Acquires 87-Unit Assisted Living, Memory Community in Portland, Oregon (seniorshousingbusiness.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

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