The Community Alliance of Tenants is Oregon's only tenant controlled, renter's rights organization. They’re hosting a fundraiser Art Party on Friday, December 4th at P:EAR located at 338 NW 6th Avenue in downtown Portland. There’ll be music, beverages and, most importantly, art for sale with a sliding scale admission. All of the money goes to supporting CAT and the work they do for the tenants of Oregon. More information at oregoncat.org
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Portland Area's First Food Pantry Program for Seniors Launched at Neighborhood House, is seeking donations of senior-friendly foods, such as low salt/low sugar options, dairy and other calcium-rich foods and microwaveable meals. In these perilous economic times, the organization is seeing more seniors becoming food insecure, often eating only one meal a day, or going without protein or dairy. The program, will work to fill nutritional gaps not addressed by existing food assistance programs. For more information about the new Senior Food Program, call the Neighborhood House Senior Center at 503-244-5204. nhweb.org
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The Milagros Holiday Bazaar is this Saturday, December 5 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m, and will feature a wide variety of locally made goods by a craft vendors--clothes, jewelry, toys and more! There will be complimentary refreshments, art activities for the kids and more. Admission to the event is free and families are very welcome. In addition, the Holiday Bazaar is a fundraiser for Mercy Corps.
The Bazaar will be held inside and outside of Milagros at 5433 NE 30th Avenue. More info at milagrosboutique.com
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The Tigard Library will offer computer classes in December to help people save time and money during the holidays. “Excel-ing at Shopping” will teach people how to make a handy shopping list to budget and track gift spending. A second class, “Cool Cards and Neat Nametags,” will provide instruction on designing nametags and greeting cards. Classes require only basic skills in Excel or Word software. Classes are free and will be held in the second-floor Technology Room. Attendees should stop by the Reference Desk to pick up a ticket. Questions? Please call 503-684-6537 ext. 2517.
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