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Past Events

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Puzzle Exchange, hosted by the Portland Puzzle Exchange

A monthly puzzle exchange in NE Portland where you bring puzzles you’ve completed and exchange them for others brought by fellow puzzlers.

11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Community Event
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Borrow home and garden tools, hosted by local tool libraries

Tool libraries across Portland let you borrow tools for free, just like checking out books.

10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Community Event
A signboard with the text Tool Library Open View full size image

ReClaim It Holiday Shop 2025, hosted by ReClaim It

This festive pop-up in downtown Portland features art and gifts made from at least 80% salvaged or recycled materials by over 70 local artists.

– 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Community Event
An assortment of art made from reclaimed materials. View full size image

Intro to Electrical Repairs, hosted by ReBuilding Center (paid, sliding scale)

Take this intro class to understand your home electrical system!

10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Community Event
Wood sign that says ReBuilding Center Classes View full size image

Made & Found makers market, hosted by Lovett Deconstruction

Made & Found is a celebration of specialty secondhand, new heirlooms, and upcycled goods.

– 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Community Event
An overhead view of people shopping at the Made and Found market. View full size image

Borrow home and garden tools, hosted by local tool libraries

Tool libraries across Portland let you borrow tools for free, just like checking out books.

10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Community Event
A signboard with the text Tool Library Open View full size image

Learn to Darn, hosted by Repair PDX (paid, sliding scale)

Learn how to mend holes or tears in knitwear, from socks to sweaters!

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Community Event
Students learn how to mend knitwear. View full size image

North Portland Free Clothing Exchange, hosted by community members

Free clothing exchange held every month at the Kenton Church on North Lombard Street.

2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Community Event
People bring clothing into a building for the clothing exchange. View full size image

Borrow home and garden tools, hosted by local tool libraries

Tool libraries across Portland let you borrow tools for free, just like checking out books.

10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Community Event
A signboard with the text Tool Library Open View full size image

Free Store Pop-Up, hosted by PDX Free Store Project

Come to PDX Free Store Project's monthly Free Store Pop-Up event! You can either donate items or take what you need.

10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Community Event

Repair Café at Leaven Community House, hosted by Repair PDX

Repair PDX volunteers will be fixing broken small appliances, repairing bikes, and mending clothing.

12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Community Event
A repair cafe volunteer fixes a broken iron. View full size image

Kitchen Share Secondhand Kitchen Equipment Sale, hosted by Kitchen Share SE

Kitchen Share cooking equipment library is closing and selling its inventory of kitchenware for low prices to the community.

10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Community Event
Cookware items for sale from Kitchen Share SE View full size image

Borrow home and garden tools, hosted by local tool libraries

Tool libraries across Portland let you borrow tools for free, just like checking out books.

10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Community Event
A signboard with the text Tool Library Open View full size image

Re-Gift Holiday Pop Up, hosted by ReBuilding Center

ReBuilding Center is hosting a holiday gift pop-up in November and December, where you can find handmade gifts crafted with reclaimed materials.

– 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Community Event
hand-made wood cutting boards and the ReBuilding Center's store sign. View full size image

All Season Cycling Workshop, hosted by PBOT

Join the Portland Bureau of Transportation for an interactive session to learn about staying dry, comfortable, and safe while biking year-round. The workshop will include tips to find used clothing and bike accessories to keep you warm and dry.

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Community Event
Web banner for Ride through the Seasons campaign with an illustration of a person biking in the rain View full size image

Cast iron pan care, hosted by Kitchen Culture (free advice, paid service)

Have a cast iron skillet, griddle, or dutch oven in need of a bit of TLC? Get advice or hand your pan over to a professional to get it back into shape.

1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Community Event
A large wood table covered with cookware at the Kitchen Culture store View full size image

Celebrate the Rain Ride (& get tips for finding used bike gear), hosted by PBOT

A free guided ride exploring where to get the best rain gear (including used gear!) in Portland, followed by hot chocolate.

10:30 am – 1:00 pm
Community Event
Web banner for Ride through the Seasons campaign with an illustration of a person biking in the rain View full size image

Repair Café at Leaven Community House, hosted by Repair PDX

Repair PDX volunteers will be fixing small appliances, repairing bikes, and mending clothing.

12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Community Event
A Repair PDX volunteer talks with a volunteer fixer. View full size image

Salvage Showdown 2025, hosted by the Rebuilding Center

It is a competition, an event, and Rebuilding Center’s biggest fundraiser of the year!

5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Community Event
Large metal letters from different types of signs spell out REBUILDING CENTER. View full size image

Repair Café at Leaven Community House, hosted by Repair PDX

Repair PDX volunteers will be fixing broken small appliances, repairing bikes, and mending clothing.

12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Community Event
Two men repairing a toaster oven. Woman sitting across the table from them. View full size image

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