Category Archives: Health

Fix-It Fair This Weekend at Jefferson

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Join your neighbors and talk to the experts about how to spend less and stay healthy!
The Fix-It Fairs are free events designed to save you money and connect you to resources. Fix-It Fairs occur seasonally, on three Saturday mornings during the winter (between November and February) from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at various locations around Portland.

Click here for the flyer

Saturday, February 26, 2011
Jefferson High School
5210 N Kerby Avenue
8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Note: Entrance is on Kerby Avenue

What you’ll find at a Fix-It Fair
Ongoing exhibits & 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

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: 503-823-4309, fixitfair@portlandoregon.gov.

Got Ideas? Get Money to Build Your Own Portland

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From the City of Portland:

A pool of money is available for community based projects initiated, designed and run by youth 21 and under. The Youth Action Grants Program will provide grants of up to $1,000 to any youth in Portland who want to take action that makes Our Bill of Rights: Children + Youth a reality!

CLICK HERE to view the grants guidelines & sample application.
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Child Health Insurance Program: Sign-up Event

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Do you need health insurance for your child? You can recieve free insurance through Kaiser Permanente, assisted by the MESD. Children must live in Multnomah County. Enrollment is ongoing at any time, but there is a sign-up event this Friday, 8-12 am, at the Multnomah Education Service District Building, 11611 NE Ainsworth Circle, Portland, OR, 97220. You need to bring proof of income for the past 2 months, birth certificate or passport, proof of address, and social security card, and drivers license. If you can’t attend that event, you can call and make an appointment to go another time. (503) 257-1732.

http://w3.mesd.k12.or.us/shs/childhealth/insuranceprograms.shtml