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25TH ANNUAL FIX-IT FAIR SEASON
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- Date: Saturday, January 21 2012
- Time: 8:30 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: Rosa Parks Elementary School, 8960 N Woolsey Ave, Portland
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Purpose
Presented by the Bureau of Planning and Sustainability
- 25TH ANNUAL FIX-IT FAIR SEASON
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Fix-It Fair is FREE - GRATIS
Fix-It Fairs are free events where you can learn simple and effective ways to save money at home this winter and stay healthy. The events feature exhibits from numerous community partners and an extensive schedule of workshops held throughout the day. Experts will be available to talk with you about water and energy savings, home and personal health, food and nutrition, community resources, recycling and yard care, lead testing, bike tune-ups and more!
- Free professional childcare and lunch is provided at all Fairs.
Day long exhibits and hourly workshops provide information and resources for:
- Water and energy savings
- Safe and healthy home
- Food and nutrition
- Neighborhood and community resources
- Recycling
- Weatherizing your home
- Gardening and growing your own food
- Yard care and composting
- Transportation
Plus
- Free lead blood testing
- Free giveaways
- Hourly door prizes
- Free professional childcare
- Free lunch
- Free minor bike tune-ups and flat tire repair for students and families
The Fix-It Fairs are presented by the City of Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability with support from the following sponsors: Energy Trust of Oregon, Legacy Health Systems, Pacific Power, Portland Housing Bureau and Portland General Electric.
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