As the weather cools down and you crank up your furnace, it's time to gauge your energy use and find out if your home is as energy efficient as possible. Do you have leaky windows and doors? Is your insulation doing its job? How much power are you using? The Energy Trust of Oregon wants to know how efficient your home is so it can help you make it work for you and lower your energy bills. Go to the Energy Trust website and go the "How Efficient is your Home?" link. Click on it and take a short quiz. The results of your energy profile might just surprise you. If you have an older home there are many updates you can make to cut your heating and cooling bills, but newer homes can also be made more efficent. Energy trust of Oregon will make a customized action plan with energy saving home improvement tips. It can also calculate how much you could be saving. Not only will you save money on your bills, you'll help conserve our valuable resources. Visit Energy Trust for more tips and rebates.
Blue Monday: A Benefit for Ecotrust Farm-to-School
Jan 5 2012 9:18AM
Posted 32 days 16 hrs 48 mins ago
On January 23rd, Recess will be hosting a screening of Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead, the story of one man's effort to turn his life around. After the movie, stay for a panel discussion about steps we can all take in our schools, workplaces, and communities to be more supportive of good health for all. Panelists include Dawn Robbins, Wellness Coordinator for the State of Oregon, Alexa Shook of Pacific Source Health Plan, Dr. Richard White from the Portland State University School of Urban Planning, and Nancy Becker from the Oregon Public Health Institute. Refreshments will be served at 6:00 pm, and the film will begin at 6:30. Tickets for the film and panel discussion are $35, with every dollar benefitting the Ecotrust Farm-to-School program. To purchase tickets, please click here.
Dentistry From the Heart
Jan 23 2012 10:14AM
Posted 14 days 15 hrs 52 mins ago
From 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, February 10th, Sleep Dentistry of Portland will host their 6th annual Dentistry from the Heart even, providing free dentistry services to as many patients as possible in Oregon and SW Washington. Each patient participating in the event will receive one cleaning, filling or extraction on a first come first serve basis. Services will be conducted at their office on 19265 SE Stark Street in Portland.
The One Motorcycle Show
Jan 26 2012 9:16AM
Posted 11 days 16 hrs 50 mins ago
The 3rd Annual The One Motorcycle Show is scheduled for February 10th and 11th. The One Motorcycle show is a free event that brings some of the West coasts best builders to Portland to show off their greatest work. There will also be a gallery of motorcycle inspired artwork made by local artists. For more information, please visit their website here.
The American Diabetes Expo
Jan 19 2012 11:25AM
Posted 18 days 14 hrs 41 mins ago
The American Diabetes Association presents the American Diabetes Expo 2012 in Portland on February 11th at the Oregon Convention Center. The expos is free and includes health screenings, cooking demonstrations, product and service exhibitors, as well as leading experts talking about diabetes management and prevention. Get the latest information on preventing and managing diabetes and its deadly complications to help you and keep your family healthy. Visit the American Diabetes Association website here for information, and learn how to live healthy, be active, and change the future of diabetes for you and your family.
Sleep Country Foster Kids Pajama Drive
Jan 5 2012 10:28AM
Posted 32 days 15 hrs 38 mins ago
For nearly 20,00 Northwest foster children, winter nights can feel long and lonely away from familiar faces and places. Even something as simple as a pair of warm pajamas can make the night a little easier for these children, so to help Sleep Country USA is having its annual pajama drive for foster children. Bring your donations of new pajamas, packaged socks, and packaged underwear to any Sleep Country and they'll be given to a local foster child in need. You can even donate online and Sleep Country will do the shopping for you. For more information please visit the Sleep Country website here. The Sleep Country Foster Kids Pajama Drive ends February 26th, so help a child in need with your donation today.
Clackamas County Disability Resource Fair
Feb 6 2012 9:30AM
Posted 16 hrs 36 mins ago
The Clackamas County Disability Resource Fair will take place on March 21st from 9 am -1 pm. The Disability Resource Fair offers the opportunity to visit with representatives of over 30 organizations serving youth, adults, and veterans in Clackamas County. This event is free to the public, and will take place at the Gregory Forum at Clackamas Community College
By combining laser lights, strobe lights, reflective snow tubes and a new sound system, Cosmic Tubing is a party on the snow, held every Saturday night in March at the Snow Tube & Adventure Park on Skibowl’s east side. Party music, from dance to classic rock sets the tone. Laser lights shine on the slopes, black lights shine from above and neon green tubes reflect the laser lights. Twelve groomed lanes accommodate tubers riding single or tandem. A new conveyor lift carries people and snow tubes to the top of the hill, steps away from the Multorpor Lodge and lounge or to outside slope-side seating so there’s no need to trudge uphill. Cosmic Tubing is scheduled every Saturday night from 7p-10p at Skibowl East, and on Fridays and Saturdays of school holiday weekends, and nightly during Oregon’s spring break. Cost is $30 a person. The conveyor lift along with reflective single and double tubes are provided. Check the Skibowl web site to confirm dates. Skibowl is usually open for winter activities from December through April and is located at 87000 East Highway 26, in Government Camp, Oregon. The main information line is 503-222-BOWL (2695) or online at www.skibowl.com.
50+ Connections Expo
Jan 19 2012 9:38AM
Posted 18 days 16 hrs 28 mins ago
The 16th annual 50+ Connections Expo will give you the opportunity to encounter exciting services, ideas, and resources available for your active, healthy, independent lifestyle! This is a wonderful opportunity for families to gather information for their parents and grandparents, and still walk away with some beneficial information for themselves. Come out to the Hilton Hotel and Convention center in Vancouver on April 29th between 11 am and 4 pm to see over 140 exhibits, free health screenings, prizes and interactive activities. Exhibits will include experts in volunteerism, health insurance benefits, healthy living, food, retirement communities, travel, home remodeling, finance, education, fitness, and much much more. A suggested donation at the door helps to support the Retired and Senior Volunteer program. For more information: 360-735-3683 or email jeannep@hsc-wa.org
The CCA JoyRide
Nov 7 2011 9:41AM
Posted 91 days 16 hrs 25 mins ago
Calling all bikers! The Children’s Cancer Association announces its third annual JoyRide on Saturday June 23, 2012. Join the CCA on this inspirational ride from Paradise Harley-Davidson in Tigard to CCA’s Caring Cabin in Pacific City. Registration is $50 and is now open to individuals and teams. Please visit the JoyRide website to register and learn more about the JoyRide today.
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