🌱 Patch AM: How a quick-thinking deputy helped save Christmas in East Gresham

What's up Gresham! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How a quick-thinking deputy helped save Christmas in East Gresham

Also on today's calendar: Kwanzaa and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: I used to work in a doughnut shop. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Windy with a little rain, with a high of 51 and low of 40 degrees.
• Thursday: A couple of afternoon showers, temps: high: 52, low: 37.
• Friday: A brief shower or two, with a high of 49 and low of 40 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Sheriff's deputy finds suspected package thief in Gresham, returns stolen items to neighbors: 'He really helped our family' (kgw.com) — A suspected package thief was arrested after a Multnomah County sheriff’s deputy and Gresham police tracked her down in an East Gresham neighborhood and returned stolen gifts to six families. The arrest followed doorbell camera footage of packages disappearing near Southeast 282nd Avenue and Southeast Chase Street, and authorities are urging residents to secure deliveries quickly and use tracking tools.
   

📸 Around Gresham

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Gresham

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday December 28

• Kwanzaa
  1217 NE Burnside Rd, Gresham
  3:30 pm

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Other local events

Sunday December 28

• Portland tracking club gathering.
  Oxbow Regional Park , 3010 SE Oxbow Pkwy , Gresham
  9:00 am

Friday January 2

• Friday AM Networking- Riverview Bank
  Riverview Bank , 225 NE Burnside Rd , Gresham
  7:20 am

Tuesday January 13

• Parent/Child T/Th Session 1 4:35 - Gresham, OR 2026
  Mt. Hood Community College , 3545 NE 17th St , Gresham
  4:35 pm

📣 Gresham Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday December 24

• Michael Allen Harrisons Christmas
  The Old Church Concert Hall · Portland , OR , Damascus
  5:00 pm

Thursday December 25

• Yoga & Movement for Core Stability
  Lajja Space , 10851 SE Main St , Milwaukie
  9:00 am
• Jokes On You
  The Broadway Grill & Brewery , 1700 NE Broadway , Portland
  7:30 pm
• Thursday Night Jam with Josh Makosky at The Lair Bar & Grill
  The Lair Bar and Grill , 17720 SE McLoughlin Blvd , Portland
  8:00 pm
• Thursday Night Jam with Josh Makosky at The Lair...
  The Lair Bar and Grill · Portland , OR , Damascus
  8:00 pm

Friday December 26

• Hatha Yoga with Monicka
  Lajja Space , 10851 SE Main St , Milwaukie
  9:00 am
• Moving Energy: Qi Gong with Rose
  Lajja Space , 10851 SE Main St , Milwaukie
  11:00 am
• Last Friday: A Standup Comedy Social
  Church Bar · Portland , OR , Damascus
  7:00 pm

Saturday December 27

• GL Craft Class: Seasonal Origami
  Gladstone Public Library , 525 Portland Ave , Gladstone
  2:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Found this rabbit in my yard.
  Took him inside, he is super sweet. Definitely someone’s pet. Close to Willow parkway and pleasant view (Nextdoor SW Gresham)
• Tofu, our guinea pig, is looking for a new home with kids!
  He comes free with cage, food and cuddles. Anyone looking for a special Christmas gift for a little one? (Nextdoor Gresham - Holly Brook)

• Del Taco Restaurants, Inc. posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Gresham. Apply here.
• Planet Fitness Inc. posted a job opening for Overnight Team Member in Gresham. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Gresham here.

🗞 Nearby News

Happy Valley

• Clackamas County lifts flood evacuation orders (milwaukiereview.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: I got tired of the hole business.
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