AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Gresham Oregon. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 http://www.americantowns.com/or/gresham 144 69 http://www.americantowns.com/or/gresham http://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Mon, 23 Nov 2009 01:09:27 -0600 Gresham, OR - Children and adults alike can appreciate “Toy Life,” an upcoming art exhibit at Mt. Hood Community College. Primarily a portrait... http://www.americantowns.com/or/gresham/news/art-exhibit-reveals-hidden-life-of-toys-235159 http://www.americantowns.com/or/gresham/news/art-exhibit-reveals-hidden-life-of-toys-235159 Arts and Entertainment Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Gresham, OR---hopping for the holidays? Why not peruse the handcrafted gifts and seasonal items on sale at Mt. Hood Community College’s (MHCC) 40th... http://www.americantowns.com/or/gresham/news/scrooge-lives-holiday-festival-brings-handcrafted-gifts-and-seasonal-items-235039 http://www.americantowns.com/or/gresham/news/scrooge-lives-holiday-festival-brings-handcrafted-gifts-and-seasonal-items-235039 Arts and Entertainment Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Can you enlighten on the environmental impact of the fashion industry? As I understand it, the industry overall is no friend to the... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Gresham, OR--- Winter term registration at Mt. Hood Community College (MHCC) was originally set to begin Nov. 24 and 25 for continuing and returning... http://www.americantowns.com/or/gresham/news/mhcc-winter-term-registration-dates-changed-234310 http://www.americantowns.com/or/gresham/news/mhcc-winter-term-registration-dates-changed-234310 Schools and Libraries Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 GRESHAM, OR - Mt. Hood Community College (MHCC) is hosting “College Night in Oregon,” a free event to assist high school students in choosing a... http://www.americantowns.com/or/gresham/news/scholarships-to-be-given-away-at-college-night-in-oregon-233063 http://www.americantowns.com/or/gresham/news/scholarships-to-be-given-away-at-college-night-in-oregon-233063 Schools and Libraries Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Town Hall November 20 Senator Monnes Anderson and Representative Nick Kahl will discuss health care and other issues on Nov 20, at 6pm in the Town... http://www.americantowns.com/or/gresham/news/news-from-senator-monnes-anderson-november-5-2009-231665 http://www.americantowns.com/or/gresham/news/news-from-senator-monnes-anderson-november-5-2009-231665 Government and Politics Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Gresham, Ore. — Join the tragedy and betrayal played out scene by scene in the Mt. Hood Community College (MHCC) Theatre Arts department’s... http://www.americantowns.com/or/gresham/news/auditions-for-king-lear-231836 http://www.americantowns.com/or/gresham/news/auditions-for-king-lear-231836 Arts and Entertainment Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Gresham, Ore. — Discover the techniques of a unique ceramic process called naked raku at an upcoming presentation sponsored by the Mt. Hood... http://www.americantowns.com/or/gresham/news/presentation-explores-a-ceramic-technique-called-naked-raku-231837 http://www.americantowns.com/or/gresham/news/presentation-explores-a-ceramic-technique-called-naked-raku-231837 Schools and Libraries Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Gresham, Ore. — The sixth annual Kanawaksooma (Quiet Thunder) Celebration is coming to Mt. Hood Community College (MHCC). This cultural celebration... http://www.americantowns.com/or/gresham/news/experience-native-american-culture-at-college-pow-wow-229054 http://www.americantowns.com/or/gresham/news/experience-native-american-culture-at-college-pow-wow-229054 Schools and Libraries Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 The reports of Swine Flu in Oregon (official name, H1N1) are alarming, but as the virus remains in the headlines, experts are urging common-sense... http://www.americantowns.com/or/bridalveil/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-multnomah-county-227827 http://www.americantowns.com/or/bridalveil/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-multnomah-county-227827 Health and Fitness Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 In observance of Veterans Day, Mt. Hood Community College (MHCC) sites will be closed on Wednesday, Nov. 11.  Regular operations will resume on... http://www.americantowns.com/or/gresham/news/mhcc-closed-for-veterans-day-225326 http://www.americantowns.com/or/gresham/news/mhcc-closed-for-veterans-day-225326 Schools and Libraries Sat, 24 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Enrollment figures at Mt. Hood Community College (MHCC), based on total full-time equivalency (FTE) from the fourth week of the term, showed an... http://www.americantowns.com/or/gresham/news/mt-hood-community-college-fall-term-enrollment-up-225327 http://www.americantowns.com/or/gresham/news/mt-hood-community-college-fall-term-enrollment-up-225327 Schools and Libraries Sat, 24 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Gresham, Ore. — In the hazy borderland between the native and modern worlds, conflict exists between western consumerism and Indian culture. Artist... http://www.americantowns.com/or/gresham/news/native-symbols-art-exhibit-explores-cultural-conflicts-225328 http://www.americantowns.com/or/gresham/news/native-symbols-art-exhibit-explores-cultural-conflicts-225328 Arts and Entertainment Sat, 24 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Gresham, Ore. — Artists, writers, photographers, videographers and musicians are invited to send in their original works for publication in the Mt.... http://www.americantowns.com/or/gresham/news/perceptions-publication-calls-for-submissions-225331 http://www.americantowns.com/or/gresham/news/perceptions-publication-calls-for-submissions-225331 Arts and Entertainment Sat, 24 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Want a unique, fun activity for fall in the Multnomah County, OR area? Find apple picking orchards, apple farms, apple festivals for Multnomah... http://www.americantowns.com/or/bridalveil/news/multnomah-county-apple-picking-orchards-and-apple-farms-for-multnomah-county-221058 http://www.americantowns.com/or/bridalveil/news/multnomah-county-apple-picking-orchards-and-apple-farms-for-multnomah-county-221058 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:07:37 -0500 Local Pumpkin Patch Farms - go pick pumpkin's at a local farm in the Multnomah County Oregon area. When there’s a crisp snap in the air,... http://www.americantowns.com/or/bridalveil/news/multnomah-county-pumpkin-patch-farms-and-pumpkin-picking-guide-multnomah-county-221440 http://www.americantowns.com/or/bridalveil/news/multnomah-county-pumpkin-patch-farms-and-pumpkin-picking-guide-multnomah-county-221440 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:07:19 -0500 Gresham, OR - Mt. Hood Community College (MHCC) invites the public to attend a free lecture by nationally known commercial photographer Will... http://www.americantowns.com/or/gresham/news/world-class-photographer-to-give-free-lecture-at-mt-hood-community-college-220184 http://www.americantowns.com/or/gresham/news/world-class-photographer-to-give-free-lecture-at-mt-hood-community-college-220184 Schools and Libraries Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Gresham, OR - There’s celebration at Mt. Hood Community College (MHCC) as 100 percent of the students from the Nursing program passed the national... http://www.americantowns.com/or/gresham/news/all-students-pass-national-exams-in-four-health-programs-220185 http://www.americantowns.com/or/gresham/news/all-students-pass-national-exams-in-four-health-programs-220185 Schools and Libraries Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Gresham, OR---The Mt. Hood Community College (MHCC) Theatre department’s first production of the season, “The Emperor’s Dragon,” is a... http://www.americantowns.com/or/gresham/news/mhcc-theatre-department-presents-children-s-production-the-emperor-s-dragon-218963 http://www.americantowns.com/or/gresham/news/mhcc-theatre-department-presents-children-s-production-the-emperor-s-dragon-218963 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 05 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Gresham, OR---Mt. Hood Community College (MHCC) welcomes the public to a lecture by Lewis Kemper, contributing editor to Outdoor Photographer and PC... http://www.americantowns.com/or/gresham/news/noted-photographer-to-give-free-lecture-on-lighting-composition-and-iceland-218967 http://www.americantowns.com/or/gresham/news/noted-photographer-to-give-free-lecture-on-lighting-composition-and-iceland-218967 Schools and Libraries Mon, 05 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Imagine entering a giant puzzle … one that's tall, green and full of surprises. This is the experience of a Oregon corn maze and it's a... http://www.americantowns.com/or/salem/news/find-oregon-corn-mazes-get-lost-in-a-oregon-haunted-halloween-corn-maze-this-season-217145 http://www.americantowns.com/or/salem/news/find-oregon-corn-mazes-get-lost-in-a-oregon-haunted-halloween-corn-maze-this-season-217145 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Gresham, Ore. — When the average person sees a chocolate bar, he craves a sweet; when artist David Drake sees a chocolate bar, he sees an iconic... http://www.americantowns.com/or/gresham/news/architectural-forms-and-everyday-images-are-deconstructed-in-construct-art-exhibit-214540 http://www.americantowns.com/or/gresham/news/architectural-forms-and-everyday-images-are-deconstructed-in-construct-art-exhibit-214540 Schools and Libraries Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Gresham, OR - The Mt. Hood Community College (MHCC) Music department and the ***** Straight Alliance Club are proud to present ten-time Grammy... http://www.americantowns.com/or/gresham/news/grammy-award-winning-drummer-to-perform-and-teach-drum-clinic-214276 http://www.americantowns.com/or/gresham/news/grammy-award-winning-drummer-to-perform-and-teach-drum-clinic-214276 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Gresham, OR - The Mt. Hood Community College (MHCC) Theatre department is seeking actors for the fall season production of “The Emperor’s... http://www.americantowns.com/or/gresham/news/theatre-department-to-hold-auditions-for-children-s-production-the-emperor-s-dragon-214278 http://www.americantowns.com/or/gresham/news/theatre-department-to-hold-auditions-for-children-s-production-the-emperor-s-dragon-214278 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Gresham, OR - In 2003 Mt. Hood Community College (MHCC) partnered with nurse educators from across the state to help develop the Oregon Consortium... http://www.americantowns.com/or/gresham/news/first-graduating-class-of-nurses-celebrate-new-consortium-s-success-211726 http://www.americantowns.com/or/gresham/news/first-graduating-class-of-nurses-celebrate-new-consortium-s-success-211726 Schools and Libraries Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500