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Workshop Schedule
10:00 AM
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. 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
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and the Zoning Code
What ADUs are, what they are intending to achieve, and where they are allowed. Portland Bureau of Development Services
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
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 benefit the environment and can get you a discount on stormwater utility fees. Portland Bureau of Environmental Services Private Property Retrofits/Downspout Disconnection
Insurance 101
Discuss the health insurance options available to Oregonians, financial assistance options, and some of the myths surrounding health insurance. Project Access NOW
Intro to Naturescaping
An overview of stormwater management, the benefit of native plants in your landscape, integrated pest management, and more!East Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District
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
Maintaining Health in the Latinx Community
General preventative health against illnesses that disproportionately impacts Latinx community members, such as diabetes, mental health, obesity, etc. Educate Ya
1:00 PM
Grow Your Health: Cultivate a Health-Focused Garden
A hands-on exploration of beneficial herbs that you can grow yourself. Take home a self-made, healthy tea!National University of Natural Medicine
Vegan / Vegetarian Meals on A Budget for Meatless Mondays And More
After the heavy eating and spending of the holiday season, it's nice to focus on meals that don't break the bank and can still stand up to meatless Mondays.Northwest VEG
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
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
10 AM to 1 PM
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 to repair items but do not guarantee a complete repair. You may bring one of the following: Small countertop appliance, clothing, or a bike. Repair PDX & Bikes 4 Humanity
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 Financial Empowerment Clinic
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
Five-Minute Tune-Up
The skills to keep your bike running smoothly through the winter! At the bike repair station. Portland Bureau of Transportation
Thank you to our sponsors!
Please note that photographs and footage will be taken throughout the event. No minors will be photographed without clear consent. Please contact the event organizer if you have any concerns or if you wish to be exempted from this activity.