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Winter Tips to Save You Money After a hot summer, temperatures are finally dropping—and winter is just around the corner.

Grab a coffee or a hot apple cider, put on your favorite flannel, and cuddle up to your sweetie because we’ve got you covered when it comes to the best tips for keeping toasty indoors.

Take advantage of winter sun. Yes, there is sun, even in Oregon winter! When it’s shining, be sure to open south-facing window curtains, drapes, and blinds during the day, so the sunlight can naturally heat your home. Close window coverings at night to keep the heat in.

Cover drafty windows. Tape a do-it-yourself, clear, plastic film to the inside of your window frames. Make sure the plastic is sealed tightly to the frame. Installing window treatments, such as blinds, drapes, or shades, can also help reduce heat loss.

Adjust the temperature. Set the thermostat 10 to 15 degrees cooler when you’re not home to use less energy and lower utility bills. Lowering the temperature slightly at night and adding an extra blanket to the bed keeps the whole family extra cozy.

Walk Among The Colors When: Thu Oct 02, 2014 8AM-5PM Where: Hoyt Arboretum Meet at: Gresham City Hall 1333 NW Eastman Pwy Gresham, OR Get Map!

We will begin this five-mile hike from the zoo and follow the colorful Oak and Maple Trails before entering the web-like trail system of the Hoyt Arboretum. We’ll loop through a display of over 1,000 species of trees and a variety of exotics. Pack a lunch to eat in the covered picnic area across the street from the Arboretum Visitor Center. Hiking boots and poles are recommended.

• Round-trip travel: We'll ride the MAX from Gresham City Hall to the Oregon Zoo.
• Round-trip cost: Honored Citizen (65+) $2; Adults $5
• Difficulty: Moderate
• Elevation gain: 425 feet

Every Saturday May thru October! When: Every Saturday, 8:30AM-2PM Where: NW Miller & Third St Historic Downtown Gresham, OR Get Map!

Stock-up Now! Final Weeks This Year

Fresh & Local
Shoppers will find all-natural meats and cheeses, fresh-picked produce, nursery stock and fresh-cut flowers, hand-crafted jewelry, soaps, artwork, and much more. Live music and food are always part of the market.

Located on Northwest Miller Avenue between Second and Third Street 8:30AM to 2PM each Saturday now through Oct. 25.

Stock-up Now! Final Weeks This Year

Over 90 vendors • Local Farm Fresh Produce, Fruits & Berries • Crafts • Fine Art • Artisan Foods • Unique Services • Music • Fun

Located in the NE corner of the Gresham Kmart parking lot at Eastman Parkway and NW Burnside Road with plenty of convenient parking. Open every Saturday now through Oct. 25. Accepting SNAP and WIC.

Every Saturday May thru October! When: Every Saturday, 8:30AM-2PM Where: NW Miller & Third St Historic Downtown Gresham, OR Get Map!

Stock-up Now! Final Weeks This Year

Fresh & Local
Shoppers will find all-natural meats and cheeses, fresh-picked produce, nursery stock and fresh-cut flowers, hand-crafted jewelry, soaps, artwork, and much more. Live music and food are always part of the market.

Located on Northwest Miller Avenue between Second and Third Street 8:30AM to 2PM each Saturday now through Oct. 25.

Stock-up Now! Final Weeks This Year

Over 90 vendors • Local Farm Fresh Produce, Fruits & Berries • Crafts • Fine Art • Artisan Foods • Unique Services • Music • Fun

Located in the NE corner of the Gresham Kmart parking lot at Eastman Parkway and NW Burnside Road with plenty of convenient parking. Open every Saturday now through Oct. 25. Accepting SNAP and WIC.

Let's Go Walking! When: Wed Oct 15, 2014 8:30AM-3PM Where: Forest Park Hike Meet at: Gresham City Hall 1333 NW Eastman Pwy Gresham, OR Get Map!

We will do a section of the Wildwood Trail in Forest Park starting at Upper Springville Road and SW Skyline Boulevard, do a loop of approximately five miles, including Leif Erickson Drive, and return to our cars. Please wear boots, or sturdy shoes, as the trail may be wet and slippery in spots. We will go to the Guilds Lake Inn for lunch.

• Round-trip travel: 56 miles
• Difficulty: Moderate
• Elevation gain: 250 feet
• Suggested donation per hiker: $7

Every Saturday May thru October! When: Every Saturday, 8:30AM-2PM Where: NW Miller & Third St Historic Downtown Gresham, OR Get Map!

Stock-up Now! Final Weeks This Year

Fresh & Local
Shoppers will find all-natural meats and cheeses, fresh-picked produce, nursery stock and fresh-cut flowers, hand-crafted jewelry, soaps, artwork, and much more. Live music and food are always part of the market.

Located on Northwest Miller Avenue between Second and Third Street 8:30AM to 2PM each Saturday now through Oct. 25.

Stock-up Now! Final Weeks This Year

Over 90 vendors • Local Farm Fresh Produce, Fruits & Berries • Crafts • Fine Art • Artisan Foods • Unique Services • Music • Fun

Located in the NE corner of the Gresham Kmart parking lot at Eastman Parkway and NW Burnside Road with plenty of convenient parking. Open every Saturday now through Oct. 25. Accepting SNAP and WIC.