Wood Village's 2025 City Nite Out returns Friday, July 18. (File photo)

To have your meeting or event listed on the community calendar, please send the information to Christopher.Keizur@theoutlookonline.com at least two weeks prior to the event’s scheduled date.

Events

Third Thursday: 5:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, July 17, in Downtown Gresham. Special outdoor version connected to the Arts Festival. Vendors, live music, special deals.

Music Under the Stars: 5-9 p.m. Friday, July 18, Main Avenue, between First and Fourth Streets, in Downtown Gresham. An evening of music and dance.

Wood Village City Nite Out: 5-8 p.m. Friday, July 18, at Wood Village Baptist Church, 23601 NE Arata Rd. Vendors, live music, dance contests, free food, bouncy houses, more.

Gresham Movies in the Park: 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. Friday, July 18, at Red Sunset Park, 2403 N.E. Red Sunset Dr. Double feature of “Inside Out 2” and “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial.”

Festival of Art in Gresham: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 19, in Downtown Gresham and the Gresham Arts Plaza. 150 juried artists with items for sale; live music and cultural performances; Gresham Farmers Market; food carts; games for kids; interactive arts.

DIY Tie Dye: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 19, at the Gresham History Museum, 410 N. Main Ave. Fundraiser during the Festival of the Arts. Materials provided, but participants can bring their all-cotton shirt for a discount.

Estacada Outdoor Vintage Fair: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, July 19-20, at Wade Creek Vintage Marketplace, 664 N.W. Wade St. Two-day outdoor vintage fair with 70-plus vendors, food, live music. Free to attend. Learn more at wadecreekvintagemarketplace.com

Cemetery Tending: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, July 24, at Gresham Pioneer Cemetery, Powell Boulevard and Southwest Walters Drive. Volunteers to clean grave markers, learn about headstones, weed, pick up litter and branches. Refreshments, tools and gloves provided. Hosted by Metro Regional Government.

Art Talk: 5:30 p.m. Thursday, July 25, at Gresham City Council Chambers, 1331 N.W. Eastman Parkway. Featuring artists from the Gresham Area League for the Arts “Play & Imagination Art Show.”

Troutdale Movies in the Park: 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. Friday, July 25, at Imagination Station, 1900 S.W. Cherry Park Rd. Double feature of “Star Wars: A New Hope” and “Star Trek (2009)”

Estacada Arts at the Creek: Noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, July 26, at Wade Creek Park, 747 N.W. Wade St. Youth and adult artists/creators, community organizations, face painting, live music. Organized by Estacada Area Arts Commission.

History Talk: 5-6 p.m. Saturday, July 26, at Gresham History Museum, 410 N. Main Ave. “Oregon’s Carnegie Libraries” from traveling historian Darrell Jabin. Part of the 2025 lecture series. Admission is $5.

Monday Movie Matinees: 1 p.m. every other Monday at the Gresham Senior Center, 600 N.E. Eighth St. Movies are free; call 503-988-4860 for more info.

“How to Read a Book:” July 1 through Aug. 31 at the Sandy Public Library, 38980 Proctor Boulevard. Touring exhibit hosted by Monica Wood and supported by Lake Oswego Reads.

Tuesday Night Dance: 5-7:30 p.m. every Tuesday except holidays at the Gresham Senior Center, 600 N.E. Eighth St. The band Desert Dogs plays country music and more. $6 admission.

Bingo: 6:30 p.m. Thursdays, Gateway-Gresham Elks Lodge No. 1805, 3330 N.E. Division St. Lodge opens at 4 p.m. Food is available for purchase. For more information, call 503-666-1805, ext. 0.

MHCC Planetarium Shows: 6:30 and 8 p.m. on the first and third Thursday of every month. General admission: $5, students: $2, children 15 and younger: free. Learn more at mhcc.edu/planetarium.

Trivia: 7 p.m. Fridays at MadCow Brewing Taproom, 686 N.W. Eastman Parkway. Beer and food for purchase.

Friday Night Basketball: Free practice, skill building, games Friday nights at H.B. Lee Middle School gym, 1121 N.E. 172nd Ave. Grades 6-8 play from 6-8 p.m.; Grades 9-12 play from 8-10 p.m. Registration and waiver needed, visit GreshamOregon.gov/Basketball.

Saturday Night Basketball: Free practice, skill building, games Saturday nights at Friends of the Children, 424 N.E. 172nd Ave. Grades 6-8 play from 6-10 p.m.; Grades 9-12 play from 10 p.m. to midnight. Registration and waiver needed, visit GreshamOregon.gov/Basketball.

Troutdale Walking Tours: Noon to 3 p.m. Thursday through Saturday by appointment. Explore the city’s history with a walking tour from the Troutdale Historical Society. Three options: “G-rated” for all ages, “PG-13” for teens and up, “R-rated” featuring rowdy side of town (brothels, saloons, old-time scandals). 5 person minimum for $50, $5 more per additional person. Call 503-661-2164 for a reservation.

Live Music

Gresham Music Mondays, 5:30-8:30 p.m. at the Arts Plaza, 401 N.E. Second St.

• Zyanna (R&B); Michelle Lambert (Rock): Monday, July 21
• Walter Willy’s El Cubano De Mexico (Latin); Dina y los Rumberos (Latin): Monday, July 28
• Eldon T. Jones (Smooth jazz); Sonny Hess (Blues): Monday, Aug. 4

Gresham Wednesday Music in the Park, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

• Eldon T. Jones (Smooth jazz): Wednesday, July 23, at Bella Vista Park, 401 N.W. Bella Vista Dr.
• 10 O’Clock Hill (Bluegrass): Wednesday, Aug. 6, at Butler Creek, 2808 S.W. Mawrcrest Ave.

Sandy Summer Sounds, 6-8 p.m. at Meinig Memorial Park, 17670 Meinig Ave.

• Johnny Limbo and the Lugnuts: Wednesday, July 16
• Jukebox Heroes: Wednesday, July 30
• The Revival Brothers Band: Wednesday, Aug. 13

McMenamins Edgefield, 2126 S.W. Halsey St., Troutdale

• Chris Couch: 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, July 16
• Rose Gerber Band: 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, July 16
• The Old Yellers: 7-9 p.m. Thursday, July 17
• Richard Gans: 7-9 p.m. Friday, July 18

Spinella’s, 436 N. Main Ave., Gresham

• Bees In A Bottle: 6 p.m. Thursday, July 17
• Night Folk: 6 p.m. Saturday, July 19
• Bryan Bielanski: 5 p.m. Sunday, July 20

The Hoppy Brewer 328 N. Main Ave., Gresham

• Fast Eddie: 6-9 p.m. Thursday, July 17
• Woodlander: 6-9 p.m. Saturday, July 19
• Pushin Daisies: 6-9 p.m. Saturday, July 26

Club Meetings

Mt. Hood Quilt Guild: 7 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month, Mountainview Christian Church, 1890 N.E. Cleveland Ave., Gresham. The guild promotes the art and education of quiltmakers, as well as quilting techniques, patterns, and history. Visit mthoodquiltguild.org for more information.

Gresham Senior Center: 6 p.m., second Wednesday of each month, 600 N.E. Eighth St., Room 130. All members are invited to attend. For more information, call the Senior Center at 503-988-4860 or Paul Nasiatka at 571-641-9617, trainbuf@starpower.net.

American Legion Post 30 of Gresham: 6 p.m., Third Thursday of each month, at the VFW post, 39 N.W. Third St. For more information, email sureword2@hotmail.com.

VFW Gresham United Post No. 180: 6:30 p.m. on the first and third Wednesday of each month, 39 N.W. Third St., Gresham. First is a social meeting, and third is a business meeting. Zoom info email zoom@vfwpost180.org.

Rotary Club of Gresham: Noon Wednesdays, Gresham Elks Lodge, 3330 N.E. Division St., Gresham.

Rockwood Kiwanis Club: 12:10 p.m. Wednesdays, Abby’s Pizza, 21255 S.E. Stark St., Gresham. Call 503-740-3541 for more information.

Rotary of the West Columbia Gorge: 7:30 a.m. Thursdays, Mt. Hood Room, McMenamins Edgefield, 2126 S.W. Halsey St., Troutdale.

Sandy Rotary Club: 4 p.m. every second and fourth Wednesday at the Sandy Fire Annex, 17459 Bruns Ave., Sandy.

Gresham Breakfast Lions Club: 7 a.m. Thursdays, M&M Restaurant and Lounge, 137 N. Main Ave. For details, call Tom Slyter at 503-358-1313.

Soroptimist International of Gresham: noon, second and fourth Thursday of each month, Gresham Elks Lodge, 3330 N.E. Division St.

Sandy Chapter, NW Steelheaders: 7-9 p.m., first Wednesday of each month, Sam Cox Building, Glenn Otto Community Park, 1102 E. Historic Columbia River Highway, Troutdale. Guests welcome. For more information, call Steve Rothenbucher at 503-257-0039.

Kiwanis Club of Damascus-Happy Valley: 7-8 a.m. Wednesdays, Pub 212 and Restaurant, 20400 S.E. Highway 212, Damascus.

Kiwanis Club of the Columbia Gorge, Troutdale/Corbett: 6 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month, Sam Cox Building, Glenn Otto Community Park, 1102 E. Historic Columbia River Highway, Troutdale. Visit columbiagorgekiwanis.org for more information.

Sandy Kiwanis Club: 6:30 p.m. the first and third Thursdays of each month at the Sandy Fire Annex, 17459 Bruns Ave., Sandy. Visit sandykiwanis.org or call 971-255-7013 for more information.

Country Cut-Ups Square Dance Club: 7-10:30 p.m. first, fourth and fifth Saturday nights, 13987 S.E. Richey Road, Boring. Dance classes for new beginners start once a year in September, and the cost is $5 per class. For details, call Robert at 503-791-7779.

Mt. Hood Republican Women: 11 a.m. every second Wednesday. Join members for a discussion open to all. For more information, send an email to MtHRW@yahoo.com. The group meets in September, October, November, February, March, April, May, and June. Meeting locations vary.

West Columbia Gorge Chamber: 8 a.m. Wednesday mornings. Different speakers weekly. The link to the virtual gathering is available on the group’s website at westcolumbiagorgechamber.com.

Government

Most of these government meetings are being held online. Please visit the group’s webpage for links to the online meeting and instructions on how to attend or comment.

Troutdale Parks Advisory Committee: 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 16, at the Kellogg Community Room, 234 S.W. Kendall Ct., in Troutdale.

Centennial School Board: 6:30 p.m., Second and fourth Wednesdays. For more information, visit csd28j.org/boardmeeting or call 503-760-7990.

Fairview City Council: 7-9 p.m. first Wednesday; 7 to 9 p.m. third Wednesday; Fairview City Hall Council Chambers, 1300 N.E. Village St.

Gresham-Barlow School Board: 7 p.m. typically every first Thursday, Council Chambers, Public Safety and Schools Building, 1331 N.W. Eastman Parkway.

Gresham City Council: 4 p.m. on the first and third Tuesdays, Council Work Session; 6 p.m. on the first and third Tuesdays, Council Business Meeting. Meetings are streamed online at greshamoregon.gov/agendas and can be viewed on Zoom.

Mt. Hood Community College Board of Education: 6:30 p.m. on the third Wednesday, dates sometimes vary, Board Room, MHCC, 26000 S.E. Stark St.NEMCCA Safety and Information Meeting: 9:30 a.m. on the first Wednesday, Corbett Fire Hall, 36930 E. Historic Columbia River Highway.

Troutdale City Council: 7 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesday, Kellogg Room, Police Community Center Building, 234 S.W. Kendall Court.

Reynolds School Board: 7 p.m. on the fourth Wednesday, most meetings held in the Multipurpose Room at Reynolds High School, 1698 S.W. Cherry Park Road.

Wood Village City Council: 6 p.m., second Tuesday generally; Wood Village City Hall Council Chambers, 24200 N.E. Halsey St.

Support Groups

Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group: 1-2:30 p.m., second and fourth Wednesday of each month, Primrose Room, Gresham Senior Center, 600 N.E. Eighth St.

Alzheimer’s/Dementia Caregiver’s Support: 1-2:30 p.m., fourth Wednesday of each month, Trinity Lutheran Church, 507 W. Powell Blvd., Gresham. For more information, contact Jeanette Vice at 503-666-4305.

Caregiver Support: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Tuesdays. Connect with others caring for loved ones. Hosted by Mt. Hood Hospice. Visit mthoodhospice.com to find the link for the meeting.

Clutterers Anonymous Meeting: 5:30-7:00 p.m., Wednesdays, Gethsemane Lutheran Church, 11560 SE Market St., Portland. A fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope to solve common problems of cluttering, hoarding and procrastination. Call 503-544-2146 or 503-674-8893 for more information.

TOPS Club: 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays, weigh-ins begin 4:30 p.m., at Clear Creek Church, 4100 S.E. 182nd Ave. Weight loss support group. For more information, email rosemarylgibson@gmail.com.

Gresham Parkinson’s Disease Support Group: 2 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month at Wood Village City Hall, 24200 N.E. Halsey St. For more information, please contact Kevin Mansfield at 503-278-0516, grandpakevin@msn.com, or Henry Tobeck at 503-489-5234.