25th Annual Fix-It Fair Season Features Free Resources to Save Money and Stay Healthy
These free events include exhibits, hourly workshops, lunch and childcare.
 
Portland, OR. -- Fix-It Fairs are free community events where you can learn simple and effective ways to save money at home and stay healthy this winter and beyond. Featuring exhibits from numerous community partners, these events also include 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!
 
Special workshops taught in Spanish are offered at the Ron Russell Fair. Free professional childcare and lunch is provided at all fairs.
 
Fix-It Fair Event Details:
 
Saturday, November 19, 2011, 8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Ron Russell Middle School, 3955 SE 112th Avenue
¡Clases en español!

Saturday, January 21, 2012, 8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Rosa Parks Elementary School, 8960 N Woolsey Avenue
 
Saturday, February 25, 2012, 8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Jefferson High School, 5210 N Kerby Avenue
 
For more information about scheduled workshops, visit www.portlandonline.com/bps/fif ( www.portlandonline.com/bps/fif/esp en español).
 
To receive information and reminders on upcoming fairs, e-mail fixitfair@portlandoregon.gov.  
 
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, Pacific Power, Portland Housing Bureau and Portland General Electric.