News Briefs: Estacada poetry, Gresham mental health
Published 9:56 am Monday, April 27, 2026
Estacada debuts public poetry
A new art initiative has been launched across Estacada that displays locally-written poetry.
The Estacada Area Arts Commission is debuting its first Poetry in Public Places installation. More than a dozen poems from local and regional writers are on display at Wade Creek Park, Campanella Park, and other public spaces across town.
The poems are about the natural world, outdoor activities, thoughtful speculation and personal experiences.
Gresham hosts Mental Health Fair
The city of Gresham invites the community to a free, family-friendly fun that is all about promoting positive mental health.
The 2026 Mental Health Fair will be from 4-7 p.m. Friday, May 8, at the City Hall parking lot, 1333 N.W. Eastman Parkway. There will be local mental health organizations/resources; fun activities for all ages; firefighters, police officers, and their vehicles; and free food (while supplies last).
Vendors needed for Estacada Uncorked
One of the signature annual events in Estacada has space for more vendors to participate.
The Downtown Estacada Commission is seeking more folks to helm tables at the 2026 Uncorked, the signature wine festival and summer celebration. The event will be Saturday, June 6, in Downtown Estacada with live music, food, local vendors, and lots of wines to taste and purchase.
Application are due Saturday, May 23. Vendors must be alcohol, food, arts and crafts, fine art, farm, beauty/fashion, garden/produce. Learn more and apply: https://www.cityofestacada.org/uncorked-vendor-application/