🌱 Patch AM: How is Readers Theatre Gresham stacking up in Portland’s big awards?

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In today's newsletter:

• How is Readers Theatre Gresham stacking up in Portland’s big awards?
• Will Gresham declare an immigration ‘state of emergency’ next month?

Also on today's calendar: Beer Event with Reuben’s Brews and 5 more events.

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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: A shower; breezy in the a.m., with a high of 60 and low of 44 degrees.
• Wednesday: Cooler with showers around, temps: high: 49, low: 44.
• Thursday: Rain, with a high of 57 and low of 46 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Portland Awards; WAITRESS Leads Best Musical! (broadwayworld.com) — Gresham gets a nod in the 2025 BroadwayWorld Portland Awards, where Readers Theatre Gresham’s production “Shakespeare’s Skull” is currently in the running for Best New Play or Musical. The standings highlight dozens of Portland-area companies, with “Waitress” at Broadway Rose leading Best Musical and voting still open for theater fans across the region.
   

• Pressure mounts for Gresham to declare immigration enforcement ‘state of emergency' (theoutlookonline.com) — Gresham leaders are weighing whether to declare a local immigration “state of emergency” after residents packed a recent City Council meeting describing fear and disruption from federal immigration operations. City officials stress they cannot obstruct ICE but reaffirm sanctuary law limits, promise “Know Your Rights” trainings, and open a new public safety email as they explore policy options for January votes.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Gresham

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday December 17

• Resume Review Drop-in
  Multnomah County Library - Gresham, 385 NW Miller Ave, Gresham
  5:30 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday December 17

• Chamber 101
  GACC Conference Room , 1005 N Main Ave , Gresham
  11:30 am

Thursday December 18

• Beer Event with Reuben’s Brews
  The Hoppy Brewer , 328 N Main Ave , Gresham
  6:00 pm

Friday December 19

• 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

Saturday December 20

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

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday December 16

• Art Lessons: Digital Art
  Venvino Art Studios , 13329 SE Misty Dr , Happy Valley
  5:00 pm
• Lazy Day for Comedy
  Lazy Days Brewing Co , 2326 N Flint Ave , Portland
  7:00 pm

Wednesday December 17

• Nu Glitter Queer Comedy Open Mic
  Back2Earth , 3536 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd , Portland
  6:00 pm
• MAC Coffee House
  Lewis and Clark Montessori Charter School DAMASCUS, OR 97089
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• FOUND CAT ALERT!
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  At Aways Better Services I found him on our next-door app He’s replaced a broken window on my truck .He helped me with a warped head on my Ford… (Nextdoor Kelly Creek)

• Oregon Staffing posted a job opening for Customer Service - Self Storage Manager in Gresham. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Troutdale

• Wind advisory issued for Klamath Basin for Tuesday and Wednesday – winds gusting up to 50 mph (oregonlive.com)
• Betty Jo "Bets" Stover, 1949-2025 (patagoniaregionaltimes.org)

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