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First Fix-It Fair offers workshops in Spanish - Printable Version - October 16, 2009

The City of Portland’s 23rd annual Fix-It Fair season will kick off November 21 with a new addition: workshops in Spanish. Fix-It Fairs are free events where residents can learn simple and effective ways to save money at home this winter.

 

View exhibits from community partners and attend workshops led by local experts about water and energy savings, home and personal health, food and nutrition, community resources, recycling and yard care, lead testing and more. All fairs offer free childcare and lunch.

 

Save the date!

All Fix-It Fairs run from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

 

Saturday, November 21

Roosevelt High School

6941 N Central St.

 

Saturday, January 9

David Douglas High School

1001 SE 135th Ave

 

Saturday, January 30

Parkrose High School

12003 NE Shaver St.

 

For more information about scheduled workshops, visit: www.portlandonline.com/bps/fif .

E-mail fix-itfair@ci.portland.or.us to receive an event reminder.

 


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