Gresham News & Updates

The Ripple Effect Chorus and Summer Wind Ensemble will present "Sing We Now of Christmas." The concert will feature both traditional and modern Christmas music.

The 5th Avenue Theatre presents 'Elf The Musical,' a festive show filled with Christmas spirit. The story features a character named Gresham who finds her Christmas cheer.

The Gresham City Council acknowledged individuals who contributed to Christmas efforts. The council also continued discussions on budget matters during their meeting.

Local news highlights upcoming Christmas events in the Gresham area. The article mentions 'Christmas with CS Lewis' and other seasonal activities.

The annual Christmas Breakfast, held at Mountainview Christian Church, successfully raised $19,500 for SnowCap and My Father's House. The event featured engaging skits and table decorating, supported by the Gresham Area Chamber of Commerce.

Gresham embraced the 'Spirit of Christmas' during its annual tree lighting ceremony on Saturday, December 6, 2025. Attendees enjoyed hot cocoa and festive cheer at the event.

Troutdale celebrated Christmas with its 'Windy Wonderland' tree lighting event. Attendees who participated in a scavenger hunt received Troutdale-branded gifts like stockings, mugs, or canvas tote bags.

Gresham's sixth annual Christmas Tree Festival began with a sparkle on Saturday. The event was led by the Heads of School with the Cutting the Tinsel ceremony.

Portland native and concert organist James Walton presents a festive concert for the season. The event will be held on Trinity Cathedral's landmark organ.

Join Epicurean Atlanta for their Christmas Tree Lighting event on December 11th at 6 p.m. This event aims to make spirits bright in Midtown.

The Fountain City Christmas Parade will return on Friday, December 6th, starting at 9 a.m. The parade route begins at Gresham Middle School and ends at Central High School.

Consider volunteering time to serve holiday meals or distribute toys to children if donating money is not an option. These actions can help support those in need this Christmas.

This article provides information on the Christmas shipping deadlines for Post Office, FedEx, and UPS in Georgia for 2025. It is useful for planning holiday shipments.

The Gresham Christmas tree lighting ceremony will take place at 6:15 p.m. This festive event is sponsored by Gresham Ford. More details can be found on spiritofgresham.org.

Permits for cutting Christmas trees in the Mount Hood National Forest are now available. You can purchase these permits at the Mt. Hood National Forest Headquarters in Sandy. Additional purchase locations may also be available.

Greg Gresham and his grandson Ollie Bennett, along with Jonathan Moore, were seen looking over pocket knives during a Holiday Open House event. The event featured various items for sale and was attended by local residents.

Several cities in the Gresham area, including Estacada, Troutdale, Fairview, Wood Village, and Boring, will be hosting free Christmas tree lighting ceremonies. These events mark the start of the holiday season with festive celebrations for the community.

Gresham is embracing the holiday spirit with the return of its annual Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony. Residents can also participate in the 'Letters to Santa' program, a cherished tradition for sending holiday wishes.

The parade route starts at Gresham Middle School and finishes at Central High School. The Karns Christmas Parade is scheduled for 9 a.m. on December 6th.

Gresham has brought back its popular 'Letters to Santa' mailboxes for the Christmas season. Residents can drop off their letters to the North Pole at these special mailboxes until December 17th, with no postage required.

The 57th annual Christmas regatta was recently held by the Long Beach Rowing Association. Gresham Marine is operated out of Long Beach.

The Gresham History Museum is transforming its Downtown building with imaginative decorations for its annual 'Christmas Through the Ages' event. The museum will feature a calendar packed with fun holiday activities for visitors to enjoy.

Gresham's School's 2025 STEAM Week began with an excursion to the Thursford Christmas Spectacular. Year 9 and Year 12 BTEC Performing Arts pupils experienced STEAM concepts during this festive event.

The Gresham Middle School Choir and Gresham and Central High School bands will perform holiday music. Attendees can sing along or simply listen to the festive tunes.