Event Committee
Bring Downtown to Life
Historic Downtown Gresham comes alive because of the people who make it happen. From family festivals and community celebrations to cleanup events and seasonal traditions, our Events Committee is at the heart of creating experiences that bring neighbors together and support our local businesses.
If you enjoy planning, organizing, decorating, solving problems, or simply making memorable moments happen, this committee is for you.
What You'll Do
Committee members may help with:
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Brainstorming new event ideas
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Planning annual HDGA events
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Coordinating vendors and activities
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Assisting with event logistics and timelines
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Decorating and preparing event spaces
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Recruiting and organizing volunteers
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Supporting setup, event operations, and teardown
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Evaluating events and helping improve future experiences
Whether you enjoy planning months in advance or prefer helping on event day, there's a place for every skill set.
Collaboration
The Events Committee works closely with every other HDGA committee.
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Fundraising Committee: Helps secure sponsors, donations, and financial support for events.
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Photography Committee: Captures the stories, excitement, and memories from every event.
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Community Engagement Committee: Recruits volunteers, connects businesses, and promotes community involvement.
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Youth Street Crew: Provides hands-on volunteer support while developing the next generation of community leaders.
Together, these committees help transform great ideas into successful community events.
Who We're Looking For
You don't need event planning experience to make a difference.
We're looking for people who enjoy:
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Working with others
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Organizing projects
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Creative problem solving
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Decorating and setup
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Planning activities
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Helping behind the scenes
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Supporting the community
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Bringing ideas to life
Whether you can volunteer throughout the year or only help with one event, every contribution matters.
Join the Event Committee
The Events Committee plans, coordinates, and supports the community events that make Historic Downtown Gresham a vibrant place to live, work, shop, and explore.
Working alongside businesses, volunteers, sponsors, and community partners, the committee helps create events that strengthen our downtown while fostering meaningful connections within our community.
Events We Support
The Events Committee helps organize many of HDGA's signature programs, including:
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Third Thursdays
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Splash Day
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Safe Trick or Treat
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Pints & Ponytails
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Community Cleanup Days
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Holiday and seasonal events
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Future community programs and special projects
Parents,
Safety is our Priority.
Allow us to introduce to two of our amazing leaders:
Selene Cortez, Youth Street Crew Committee Chair &
Jolia Gergis, HDGA Executive Director
If you have concerns regarding your child, please reach out to us. All of our volunteers working with youth are Background checked and trained per state safety standards.
