01/10/2009 - 8:30am
01/10/2009 - 2:00pm
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FREE!
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When: Saturday, January 10, 2009 8:30AM - 2PM
Where: Parkrose High School
12003 NE Shaver St, Portland
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Healthy home workshops. Energy & money-saving tips. Presented by City of Portland, Office of Sustainable Development.
What's a Fix-It Fair?
The Fix-It Fair is a FREE City of Portland event where you can learn simple ways to save money and connect with resources. Join your neighbors and talk to the experts about how to spend less and stay healthy.
Exhibits
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Workshops
- learn simple and affordable ways to improve your home
- 45 minute classes offered hourly
Free Lunch!
Free on-site professional childcare!
Door prizes every hour!
Free energy saving lighbulbs* and reusable tote bags*!
* Available while supplies last
Workshop Schedule
Utility Bill Savings
- Furnace Basics Improve the efficiency of your furnace by learning about operation and maintenance, thermostat types and ducts. Presented at 9AM by Multnomah County Weatherization.
- Saving Water Makes Cents Learn simple home repairs and modifications to conserve water and reduce sewer and water bills. Receive a free water conservation kit. Presented at 9AM and noon by the City of Portland Water Bureau.
- Home Weatherization Keep your home warmer in winter and cooler in summer by learning how to install effective weatherization materials with basic tools. Presented at 10AM. and 11AM. by Community Energy Project.
- Water Heaters 101 Get hands-on experience with a step-by-step demonstration of gas and electric water heaters. Presented at 10AM by City of Portland Bureau of Development Services.
- Cutting Your Energy Bill Seven easy steps for lowering electric and gas bills. Presented at 11AM by the City of Portland Office of Sustainable Development.
- Snooping Out Air Leaks Focus on air and heat movement, professional methods for identifying and measuring air leaks, and solutions for your home. Presented at 11AM by Multnomah County Weatherization.
Home and Personal Health
- How to Create and EcoSafe Home A room by room audit of ways to reduce exposure to toxic chemicals with effective alternatives. Presented at 9AM by Oregon Center for Environmental Health.
- Green Remodel See how Portlanders conserve resources, save energy and reduce their "carbon footprint." Attendees receive a Green Home Remodel Guide. Presented at 10AM by the City of Portland Office of Sustainable Development.
- Principals of a Healthy Home Creating a healthier home environment adds to your family's health and well-being. Presented at 11AM. by Multnomah County Environmental Health.
- Got Mold? What is mold? Can it make you sick? How do you remove it? How do you prevent it? Presented at noon by Multnomah County Environmental Health.
- Green Cleaners Save money and protect your family and the environment by using safe, simple ingredients to clean your home. Presented at noon by Metro.
- Lead Poisoning Prevention Protect you and your family from lead poisoning. Presented at noon by Community Energy Project.
- Stress Less Learn about the effects of stress on your body and how proper nutrition and other techniques can help you lower stress in your life. Presented at noon by Everyday Wellness Clinic.
- Lead-Safe Home Projects Accessible and easily applicable Lead Safe Work Practices for the layperson. Receive a free lead-safe project kit, and be pre-qualified to borrow a HEPA vacuum from the Community Energy Project. Presented at 1PM by Community Energy Project.
- All Season Cycling Learn tips to stay dry, comfortable and safe while riding all year round. Also includes a demo of flat tire repair. Presented at 1PM by the City of Portland Office of Transportation.
Your Home, Your Money
- Downspout Disconnection 101 A hands-on demonstration of how to disconnect your downspouts, including tools, materials and safety standards. Presented at 9AM by the City of Portland Bureau of Environmental Services.
- Emergency Preparedness Protect lives and property in the event of a natural- or human-caused disaster. Presented at 10AM by the City of Portland Office of Emergency Management.
- Financing Your Home Fixes Discuss popular financing tools and learn common terms for financing home improvement projects. Presented at 10AM by the Portland Development Commission.
- Identity Theft Stop identity theft before it occurs and be prepared if it does. Presented at 10AM by the Identity Theft Awareness Group.
- Improving & Repairing Your Credit Repair damaged credit and raise your credit score to get the best terms and rates on loans and related offers. Presented at 11AM by the Portland Development Commission.
- Homebuying 101 Learn what you need to buy a home. Discuss the home buying process and helpful tips and resources. Presented at noon by the Portland Development Commission.
- Emergencies: Beyond 72 Hours Prepare yourself and your family for beyond the first three days after an emergency. Presented at 1PM by the City of Portland Office of Emergency Management.
- Create a Budget That Works Learn the best ways to budget, save money and reduce debt. Presented at 1PM by Mirra Consulting.
- Crime Prevention Solutions to crime and livability issues. Presented at 1PM by the City of Portland Office of Neighborhood Involvement Crime Prevention Team.
- Hiring a Contractor Understand contract details, how to avoid fraud and scams, and get valuable tips. Presented at 1PM by the Oregon Construction Contractors Board.
Yard & Garden
- General Tree Care Thorough pruning means trees that thrive. See examples of healthy trees and pruning techniques. Presented at 9AM by City of Portland Parks and Recreation.
- Grow Your Own Vegetables! Learn which plants grow best in the Pacific Northwest, when to plant, and how plentiful the bounty will be. Presented at 9AM. by City of Portland Parks and Recreation, Community Gardens.
- Introduction to Naturescaping Naturalize your yard with naturescaping and help keep it healthy. Presented at 9AM by East Multnomah Soil and Water.
- Weeds Discuss why some weeds are unwanted or invasive, and learn how to control them in your yard. Presented at 10AM by East Multnomah Soil and Water.
- Introduction to Rain Gardens Manage stormwater from disconnected downspouts. Assess a site for suitability, chose appropriate plants and more. Presented at 11AM by East Multnomah Soil and Water.
- Vegetable Gardening for the Northwest Climate Plant a successful vegetable garden with these easy tips for soil preparation, planting calendars, planting methods and water conservation strategies. Presented at 11AM by Oregon Food Bank.
- Converting Lawn to Garden Reduce your lawn mowing chores and grow chemical-free vegetables instead! Learn how to convert your lawn - or weed patch - into raised garden beds. Presented at noon by Metro.
- Composting Made Easy It's easy and inexpensive to improve garden soil by composting your food and garden waste. Learn how to set up and maintain a compost system or worm bin. Presented at 1PM by Metro.
Sponsors
The 22nd Annual Fix-It Fair season is presented by The City of Portland Office of Sustainable Development and supported by the following sponsors:
