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BPS News: 23rd annual Fix-It Fair Season - Printable Version - November 16, 2009

 

Calendar Advisory

List until: January 30, 2010

 

23RD ANNUAL FIX-IT FAIR SEASON

Fix-It Fair is presented by the City of Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability in partnership with other City bureaus, Energy Trust of Oregon, Pacific Power, Portland General Electric and the Portland Housing Bureau.

 

Now in its 23rd year, Fix-It Fair is a FREE event designed to help Portland residents save money, live healthier and connect to valuable resources. Fix-It Fair offers day-long exhibits, hourly how-to classes and free giveaways. Three fairs are held each winter season at various locations around the city.

 

November 21, Roosevelt High School, 6941 N Central Street, Portland. Workshops will be offered in both Spanish and English at this event.

 

January 9, David Douglas High School, 1001 SE 135th Avenue, Portland

 

January 30, Parkrose High School, 12003 NE Shaver Street, Portland

 

Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.

 

Day long exhibits and hourly workshops provide information and resources for:

• water & energy savings,

• home & personal health,

• food & nutrition,

• community resources,

• recycling & yard care,

• lead testing & more!

 

Free lunch and childcare provided.

 

Questions? (503) 823-4309 | fixitfair@ci.portland.or.us | www.portlandonline.com/osd/fif


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