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In today's newsletter:
- How Troutdale’s first public menorah builds on Gresham’s Hanukkah tradition
- Which visiting team dominated women’s crossover play in Gresham this weekend?
Today's riddle: What did the stop sign say to the yield sign? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Monday: Rain becoming intermittent, with a high of 61 and low of 50 degrees.
- Tuesday: Rain; breezy in the morning, temps: high: 58, low: 44.
- Wednesday: A couple of showers, with a high of 49 and low of 44 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Troutdale lights first-ever public menorah in wake of Australia tragedy (theoutlookonline.com) — A new public menorah lighting in downtown Troutdale brought East County residents together just as Gresham’s long-running Hanukkah tradition continues to grow. Led by Rabbi Avrohom Dyce of the Gresham Chabad Jewish Center, the gathering emphasized unity and resilience following a deadly antisemitic attack in Sydney. City partners and sheriff’s deputies helped ensure a safe, welcoming celebration. 
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• College roundup: Yakima Valley women roll to sixth straight victory (theolympian.com) — A women’s NWAC Crossover matchup at Mt. Hood Community College in Gresham saw Yakima Valley roll to its sixth straight win, powered by a 24-point, 12-rebound performance from Britany Phillips. The men’s team, playing at home in Yakima, struggled from three-point range and fell to Linn-Benton despite 16 points from Cesar Hernandez.
📸 Around Gresham
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Gresham
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★ Featured events ★
- East Gresham Food Pantry
East Gresham Elementary School, 900 SE 5th St, Gresham
4:00 pm
Tuesday December 16
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Other local events
- 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 - Heslin House Tour
Heslin House , 60 Main St. , Fairview
12:00 pm - Zimmerman House Tour
Zimmerman House , 17111 NE Sandy Blvd. , Portland
12:00 pm
Wednesday December 17
Friday December 19
Saturday December 20
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Council Work Session — City of Maywood Park
MHCC Maywood Park Center , Parking lot , 10100 NE Prescott St #147 , Portland
6:00 pm - Parkrose Educational Foundation
Parkrose School District , 10636 NE Prescott St , Portland
6:30 pm - City Council Meeting — City of Maywood Park
Mt Hood Community College , Parking lot , 10100 NE Prescott St #147 , Portland
7:00 pm - OL Craft Class: Seasonal Origami
Oak Lodge Library , 3783 SE Concord Rd , Oak Grove
2:00 pm - 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
Monday December 15
Saturday December 20
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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 July 11, 2024 in Gresham, OR 97030 near NE Kane Dr/257th Dr between Stark and Division near Mt. Hood Community College Sharing… (Nextdoor North Central) - Had lunch for the first time at Mr Chen’s Chinese Restaurant (under new management).
The food was great along with wonderful service. The restaurant is very clean and decorated nicely. I highly recommend checking it out. Located at… (Nextdoor SW Gresham)
- Gresham Barlow School District posted a job opening for Extra Duty- High School Assistant Coach-Track (Jumps) Coach in Gresham. Apply here.
- PetSmart, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate Part Time in Gresham. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Gresham here.
🗞 Nearby News
Troutdale
- High wind watch affecting Columbia River Gorge Tuesday and Wednesday (oregonlive.com)
- McMinnville condemns ICE operations in city. Many community members say that isn't enough (oregonlive.com)
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