MAKE A SPLASH: GRESHAM CELEBRATES CHILDREN'S FOUNTAIN AND GATHERS 'RAD' IDEAS FOR CITY'S FUTURE
News Release from City of Gresham
Posted on FlashAlert: July 15th, 2014 1:13 PM
MEDIA ADVISORY
GRESHAM, Ore. - Media representatives can capture the laughter-soaked launch of the City's all-new Children's Fountain on Wednesday, July 16, from 6-7 p.m. at Gresham's bustling downtown Arts Plaza.
Since its unofficial opening on the Fourth of July, the Children's Fountain has served hundreds of happy families. Large crowds gather every day to frolic in this colorful downtown attraction - the first free splash park in East Multnomah County. The project was paid for, in its entirety, by federal grant funds given to U.S. cities and towns for community development.
Wednesday's event will also highlight the City's Rise Advance Dream (RAD) Gresham initiative. Gresham Mayor Shane Bemis and the City Council are asking the public to generate ideas for making Gresham an even better place to work, live and play - ideas like a free, colorful fountain for kids. Since September 2013, the City has received dozens of ideas for game-changing amenities, including a community center, a science museum, mountain bike trails, even a bridge to Washington state.
At the fountain launch, Mayor Bemis will share his vision for RAD, business and community leaders will talk about their hopes for the City, and residents can submit their ideas. There will be games, giveaways, and free sno-cones.
Reporters can interview the Mayor and City Council members, shoot footage of the fountain in action, and learn more about RAD and the City's plans to improve quality of life. To celebrate Gresham's bright future, free sunglasses will be given away to those who submit RAD ideas.
Date: Wednesday, July 16
Time: 6-7 p.m.
Place: Gresham Arts Plaza, Historic Downtown, 401 N.E. Second St., Gresham
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Contact Information:
Wendy Lawton, Communications Manager, 503-618-2247 or 503-793-4167
GRESHAM, Ore. - Media representatives can capture the laughter-soaked launch of the City's all-new Children's Fountain on Wednesday, July 16, from 6-7 p.m. at Gresham's bustling downtown Arts Plaza.
Since its unofficial opening on the Fourth of July, the Children's Fountain has served hundreds of happy families. Large crowds gather every day to frolic in this colorful downtown attraction - the first free splash park in East Multnomah County. The project was paid for, in its entirety, by federal grant funds given to U.S. cities and towns for community development.
Wednesday's event will also highlight the City's Rise Advance Dream (RAD) Gresham initiative. Gresham Mayor Shane Bemis and the City Council are asking the public to generate ideas for making Gresham an even better place to work, live and play - ideas like a free, colorful fountain for kids. Since September 2013, the City has received dozens of ideas for game-changing amenities, including a community center, a science museum, mountain bike trails, even a bridge to Washington state.
At the fountain launch, Mayor Bemis will share his vision for RAD, business and community leaders will talk about their hopes for the City, and residents can submit their ideas. There will be games, giveaways, and free sno-cones.
Reporters can interview the Mayor and City Council members, shoot footage of the fountain in action, and learn more about RAD and the City's plans to improve quality of life. To celebrate Gresham's bright future, free sunglasses will be given away to those who submit RAD ideas.
Date: Wednesday, July 16
Time: 6-7 p.m.
Place: Gresham Arts Plaza, Historic Downtown, 401 N.E. Second St., Gresham
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Contact Information:
Wendy Lawton, Communications Manager, 503-618-2247 or 503-793-4167
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