Does Your House Love You Back? | What makes a home healthier, more energy efficient and comfortable? See the big picture of how homes are an interconnected system, along with information to help you prioritize and focus on the needs of your home. Multnomah County Weatherization Assistance Program

DIY Weatherization Workshop | Low-cost energy-saving techniques, great for both renters and homeowners. Simple measures using basic tools can lower home energy use – and your bills! Income-qualified participants may receive a free kit of supplies. Community Energy Project

Portland Landlord/Tenant Updates | Are you a tenant in a rental property? Do you own rental property?  Are you a homeowner considering fixing up and renting out your garage or basement?  Are you thinking about buying or selling an occupied rental?  This brief overview will cover recent updates to laws that may affect you. Review changes to landlord notification requirements, what happens when a rental agreement expires, and state-wide limits on rent increases. Learn when a landlord is required to pay relocation assistance, review standards for processing applications for a rental unit, learn about new requirements for security deposits. This workshop is not a legal clinic and our staff cannot provide legal advice. City of Portland Housing Bureau Rental Services Office

Saving Water Makes Cents! | Learn where Portland gets its water and how you can save water and money at home. Find tips for managing your water and sewer costs while being a good steward of our water supply. Get free water conservation devices, including a showerhead! Portland Water Bureau

Take the Right Steps: A Fall Prevention Workshop | Explore risk factors that contribute to senior falls including medication side effects, poor vision, poor balance, difficulty walking, and home hazards. Older adults can build confidence, manage their own health, and live better and longer lives! Legacy Health Trauma Nurses Talk Tough

The Power of Emergency and Disaster Preparedness | Everyone can get ready for a disaster. It does not need to take a lot of time or money. It is important to get prepared before an emergency when you are calm and can think clearly. Learn to prepare for, survive, and recover from emergencies and disasters. Portland Bureau of Emergency Management

11:00 AM

All-season Bicycling and Bike Maintenance for Wet Weather | Sure, it gets pretty wet in Portland, but with a little extra preparation you can get around by bike in all seasons. In this interactive session you’ll learn tips and techniques for staying dry, comfortable, and safe while riding all year round. Also learn how to keep your bike happy through winter! Portland Bureau of Transportation

Credit Building | Build and maintain positive credit! Understand the credit system and learn how to pull and read a free credit report. Learn ways to manage personal finances, dispute errors, and understand how to protect credit and identity. Innovative Changes Financial Empowerment Clinic

DIY Weatherization Workshop | Low-cost energy-saving techniques, great for both renters and homeowners. Simple measures using basic tools can lower home energy use – and your bills! Income-qualified participants may receive a free kit of supplies. Community Energy Project

DIY Non-toxic Personal Care Products | Discover non-toxic recipes for everyday personal care. Practice making products like deodorant, hand sanitizer, and air freshener with simple and safe ingredients. All participants receive a recipe booklet and free sample products. Metro Healthy Homes

Short Term Rentals | Planning to rent bedrooms in a house, duplex, accessory dwelling unit, sleeping area in a detached accessory, or multi-dwelling structure for less than 30 days? Here’s how. Portland Bureau of Development Services

Water Quality & Home Plumbing Maintenance | Learn how to protect your family from lead in your home’s water and receive a free test kit. Get tips for maintaining your hot water heater, troubleshooting low water pressure, and addressing other important drinking water quality issues. Portland Water Bureau

Noon

Downspout Disconnection and Stormwater Systems | Learn how disconnecting and maintaining your downspouts, gutters, and stormwater systems benefits the environment and can get you a discount on stormwater utility fees. Portland Bureau of Environmental Services Private Property Retrofits/Downspout Disconnection

Green Cleaning | Learn how to make your own non-toxic cleaners in this hands-on workshop. We highlight tips and resources that help you navigate choices at the store, find better products and make DIY cleaners with simple but effective ingredients. Participants receive free sample cleaning kits. Metro Healthy Homes

Lead Poisoning Prevention | Learn the most common sources of lead, including paint, soil, and water, ways to identify and test them, and strategies to limit future exposure. Recommended for people living in pre-1978 housing and families with young children. Community Energy Project

Portland Landlord/Tenant Updates | Are you a tenant in a rental property? Do you own rental property?  Are you a homeowner considering fixing up and renting out your garage or basement?  Thinking of buying or selling an occupied rental?  This brief overview will cover recent updates to laws that may affect you. Review changes to landlord notification requirements, what happens when a rental agreement expires, and state-wide limits on rent increases. Learn when a landlord is required to pay relocation assistance, review standards for processing applications for a rental unit, learn about new requirements for security deposits. This workshop is not a legal clinic and our staff cannot provide legal advice. City of Portland Housing Bureau Rental Services Office

SNAP & Community Resources | Learn about different community resources that can help put healthy food on the table and stretch your dollars further. These resources include the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), food pantry and free food markets, and local farmers market discounts. We’ll also cover other programs designed for individuals and families living on a limited income, like free phone services and discounted entertainment opportunities. Multnomah County SNAP Outreach Program

Ways to Work Car Loan Program | An incredible opportunity for working parents who lack reliable transportation! Qualified working parents can get a loan to purchase or repair vehicles, or to refinance higher interest rate car loans. Also provides free financial coaching to assist with budgeting, credit repair and long-term financial planning. Get to and from work and rebuild your credit and finances for a more secure future! Innovative Changes Financial Empowerment Clinic

1:00 PM

¡En español! Ahorra Agua y Dinero en Casa | Obtén información acerca de dónde Portland obtiene su agua y cómo puedes ahorrar agua y dinero en tu hogar. Encuentra consejos para manejar tus costos de agua y alcantarillado mientras administras tu suministro de agua apropiadamente. ¡Los participantes obtendrán dispositivos de conservación de agua, incluyendo un cabezal de ducha! Portland Water Bureau

Creating Backyard Habitat on a Budget | Are you interested in gardening sustainably and to support birds, bees, and other wildlife? Discover free or inexpensive techniques to create a healthy outdoor space. You’ll learn how to naturescape with native plants, identify and remove nuisance weeds, manage rainwater, garden without pesticides, and support beneficial wildlife. Columbia Land Trust and Portland Audubon Backyard Habitat Certification Program

Does Your House Love You Back? | What makes a home healthier, more energy efficient and comfortable? See the big picture of how homes are an interconnected system, along with information to help you prioritize and focus on the needs of your home. Multnomah County Weatherization Assistance Program

How to Host a Vegetarian/Vegan for Holiday Meals | Do you have a vegan or vegetarian guest coming for the holidays? We will review several recipes and meal ideas that will allow you to host them in style and have them asking you for seconds! Northwest VEG

Understanding Your Home Energy Score | Portland homes now require a Home Energy Score if they are going on the real estate market. Learn everything you need to know about how to interpret your Home Energy Score report, as well as cost-effective energy efficiency upgrades that will improve your score. Find out what an assessment entails, ways to reduce your energy consumption, and save money on your utility bills! Community Energy Project

Villages: Neighbors Helping Neighbors Age in Place | An introduction to the Villages concept in general and Portland Villages in particular. Decide whether you want to take the next step of volunteering and / or becoming members! North Star Village / Villages NW

SPECIAL OFFERINGS

11 AM & 12:30 PM – Learn How to Darn | Repair sweaters, socks, and more – yourself! Bring sewing materials and items to be mended, or use samples provided. Repair PDX

All Day – Private Financial Planning | One-on-one, private, professional financial plans. Innovative Changes

All Day – HIV Blood Testing and STI Health Information | Learn from our educators about health issues in the Latinx community in Oregon, including HIV and STI prevention. Educate Ya

All Day – Five-Minute Tune-Up | The skills to keep your bike running smoothly through the winter! At the bike repair station. Portland Bureau of Transportation

African American Alliance for Homeownership Home Retention

American Lung Association  

BES Watershed Services

Bureau of Development Services  

Bureau of Planning and Sustainability Portland Clean Energy Fund

Catink 

City of Portland Auditor's Office  

City of Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability Be Cart Smart

City of Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability Eat Cart Smart

City of Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability Resourceful PDX

City of Portland Bureau of Transportation Vision Zero  

City of Portland, Bureau of Environmental Services Private Property Retrofits/Downspout Disconnection

Columbia Land Trust and Portland Audubon Backyard Habitat Certification Program

Community Energy Project  

Division of Financial Regulation Homeowners Insurance

Early Assessment and Support Alliance (EASA)  

East Portland Community Office  

Eastside Village  

Educate Ya Health Educators

El Programa Hispano  

Feral Cat Coalition of Oregon  

Forth Mobility  

Free Geek  

Friends of Trees Neighborhood Trees Program

Green Living Journal  

Growing Gardens Home Gardens Program

Innovative Changes Financial Empowerment Clinic

Legacy Health Trauma Nurses Talk Tough

Metro Healthy Homes

Multnomah County SNAP Outreach Program

Multnomah County Weatherization Assistance Program

Multnomah County Aging, Disability, and Veterans Services Division  

Multnomah County Health Department Environmental Health Services - Lead Screening

National University of Natural Medicine  

North Portland Tool Library  

North Star Village / Villages NW  

Northwest VEG  

Oregon Health Authority Oregon Radon Awareness Program

Oregon Tradeswomen

OSU Master Gardeners  

Portland Bureau of Emergency Management PBEM  

Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability District Liaison Program

Portland Bureau of Transportation  

Portland Childrens Levy  

Portland Community College PCC Active Transportation

Portland Housing Bureau Neighborhood Housing Program

Portland Housing Bureau Rental Services Office

Portland Parks & Recreation

Portland Water Bureau  

Project Access NOW Outreach, Enrollment and Access

REACH CDC Community Builders

Repair PDX  

State of Oregon Construction Contractors Board

U.S. Census Bureau 2020 Census 

Table of Contents

• Home Repair and Utilities
• Garden
• Health
• Housing

Home Repair and Utilities

Energy

Community Energy Project
Maintain a healthier home, control utility costs and conserve resources.

• Home weatherization workshops and in-home services for income-qualified households.
• Lead poisoning prevention workshops help protect your family from hazards.

503-284-6827 | www.communityenergyproject.org

Energy Trust of Oregon
Get a home energy review, and learn about tax credits and cash incentives for improving your home energy efficiency.
1-866-ENTRUST | www.energytrust.org

Green Power Oregon (PGE’s Renewable Energy Program)
Source 100 percent of your energy from renewable sources.
503-228-6322 | www.greenpoweroregon.com

Multnomah County Low Income Energy Assistance Program
Get assistance with energy bills for income-eligible households.
503-988-6295 | www.multco.us/dchs-community-services/low-income-energy-assistance-programoregon-energy-assistance

Multnomah County Weatherization
Find insulation, electrical, furnace and plumbing installation and repair services for income-eligible households.
503-988-6295, ext. 22312 | www.multco.us/dchs-community-services/weatherization

NW Natural Smart Energy
Find free and reduced-cost weatherization programs for income-eligible households, and resources to reduce and offset carbon emissions from use of natural gas.
503-226-4211 | www.nwnatural.com/Residential/SmartEnergy

Oregon Department of Energy
Get state tax credits and cash rebates for improving your home energy efficiency.

• Oregon Residential Tax Credit applies to purchasing energy-efficient appliances, heating and cooling equipment, and solar photovoltaic and water heating systems.

• Home Oil Weatherization Program offers cash rebates for weatherization improvements to your oil, wood, propane or butane-heated home.

503-378-4040 | www.oregon.gov/ENERGY

Oregon HEAT
Access emergency assistance for paying energy bills. Learn how to save energy and recycle oil.
503-612-6300 | www.oregonheat.org

Pacific Power Blue Sky
Receive incentives when you choose renewable energy.
888-221-7070 | www.pacificpower.net/bluesky

Solar Oregon
Acquire information and resources for solar energy systems, including incentive programs, workshops and home tours.
503-231-5662 | www.solaroregon.org

Water

City of Portland Bureau of Environmental Services
Get information about waste water collection and treatment, sewer installation, stormwater management, water quality protection and watershed planning.
503-823-7740 | www.portlandoregon.gov/bes

City of Portland Water Bureau
Receive information on water quality, water treatment and hydroelectric power. Get free devices for leak detection and indoor/outdoor water conservation, and bill assistance for income-eligible households.
503-823-7404 | www.portlandoregon.gov/water

Garbage and Recycling

City of Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability
Get answers about residential garbage, recycling and composting.
503-823-7202 | www.portlandoregon.gov/bps/carts 

Metro Recycling and Waste Reduction
Find information about transfer station locations, rates, hours, where to recycle non-curbside items and how to properly dispose of non-recyclables.
503-234-3000 | www.oregonmetro.gov

Phone and Internet

CUB Connects
Compare plan options and rates.
1-855-892-4314 | cubconnects.org/

Repair

City of Portland Bureau of Development Services
Inquire about permits, inspections, land use and zoning for residential and commercial properties.
503-823-7300 | www.portlandoregon.gov/bds

Metro Recycled Paint
Purchase interior or exterior recycled paint at Metro’s retail store, and learn how to correctly dispose of paints.
503-234-3000  | www.oregonmetro.gov/paint

Oregon Construction Contractors Board (OCCB)
Learn rules and regulations for construction contractors and get dispute resolution.
503-378-4621 | www.oregon.gov/CCB

REACH Community Development — Community Builders Program
Get free, bilingual home repair services for low-income seniors and/or disabled homeowners.
503-231-0682, ext. 142 or en español 503-808-7088 | www.reachcdc.org

Garden

City of Portland Parks and Recreation
Discover programs for all ages at community centers, parks and natural areas, swimming pools and other recreation facilities.
503-823-PLAY (7529) | www.portlandoregon.gov/parks

• Community Gardens: Locations and classes for kids and adults. www.portlandoregon.gov/parks/communitygardens
• Urban Forestry: Street tree planting, pruning and removal permits, tree care classes and tree regulations. 503-823-4489 | www.portlandoregon.gov/parks/trees

Friends of Trees
Plant and care for city trees and green spaces.
503-282-8846 | www.friendsoftrees.org

Growing Gardens
Help build organic home gardens in urban back yards and schools.
503-284-8420 | www.growing-gardens.org

Metro Natural Gardening
Find information and workshops on composting, chemical-free pest/weed control and lawn care, and plant choices for the local climate. Purchase compost bins year-round at Metro's retail store on Swan Island.
503-234-3000 | www.oregonmetro.gov/garden

Health

City of Portland Bureau of Transportation
Find maps and information for getting around town by foot, bike, bus or MAX.
503-823-5185 | www.portlandoregon.gov/transportation

Metro Household Hazardous Products
Reduce use of toxic products in your home and garden. Find out how to properly dispose of household hazardous products and paints.
503-234-3000 | www.oregonmetro.gov/saferhome

Multnomah County Environmental Health
Learn how to protect your home and health from environmental health threats, such as lead, toxic chemicals, poor air quality and more.
503-988-3400 ext. 25860 | www.multco.us/health/environmental-health

Oregon Food Bank
Find support and help low-income families alleviate hunger through food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters and other programs.
503-282-0555 | www.oregonfoodbank.org

Portland Bureau of Emergency Management
Prepare yourself and your family for emergencies.
503-823-4375 | www.portlandoregon.gov/pbem

Housing

Community Alliance of Tenants (CAT)
Learn renters’ rights and how to request improvements in buildings. Address unjust housing policies and practices.
503-288-0130 | www.oregoncat.org

Oregon Safe Net (Housing Connections and 211 Info)
Get resources and listings for all forms of housing. Find a place to live and other housing services and information. Locate health and human services in the Oregon and SW Washington region.
Dial 2-1-1 or 1-800-723-3638 | www.housingconnections.org | www.211info.org

Portland Housing Bureau
Find programs, loans and grants to rent, buy, retain and repair homes, and for lead-based paint removal.
503-823-2375 | www.portlandoregon.gov/phb

Portland Housing Center
Receive quality education, counseling and first-time home buyer financial assistance.
503-282-7744 ext. 101 | www.portlandhousingcenter.org

Ongoing exhibits and hourly workshops on such topics as:

• 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:

• Repair Café: Bring one item to be fixed by a Repair PDX volunteer, while learning how to do it yourself. (Volunteers will do their best, but do not guarantee a complete repair.) You may bring a small countertop appliance, such as a toaster, or an article of clothing.

• 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 

For more information or to receive email notification for future Fairs:

Call 503-823-4309 or email fixitfair@portlandoregon.gov

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