Why buy your compost when you can get it for free? Portland Bureau of Transportation is making your spring gardening cheaper and easier with free composting days. In the fall, PBOT collected leaves from city streets and has been converting it into high-quality compost. In celebration of Earth … [Read more...] about Calling All Gardeners: Load Up on Free Compost
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National Park Week: Free Entrance Day and Virtual Activities
During National Park Week, April 17-25, 2021, you can explore our country's most stunning national parks, both in person and from home. The National Park Service is helping us connect with nature through a free entrance day and digital opportunities that bring the national parks to … [Read more...] about National Park Week: Free Entrance Day and Virtual Activities
Top 5 Multnomah County Library Card Perks You Need to Know About
The the library is one of the last remaining places where you can access resources and services at no cost. From classes to skills training to e-catalogues, libraries have become a resource hub for communities across the Portland area. The best part is all of these services are completely free to … [Read more...] about Top 5 Multnomah County Library Card Perks You Need to Know About
Fix-It Fair PDX Hosts Free Personal Finance Classes
Fix-It Fair PDX is focusing on the well being of our community by offering free personal finance classes. Fix-It Fair PDX typically hosts Portland Repair Fairs. These free events that bring together people with various skillsets to help to fix items and, most importantly, to pass on … [Read more...] about Fix-It Fair PDX Hosts Free Personal Finance Classes
Target Serves Up Free Subscription to Food Network Kitchen
Making your meals is so much cheaper than ordering takeout. Yet, meal planning and cooking day after day can get pretty tedious. Target is lending a helping hand in the kitchen to its customers with a special free subscription program that is designed to take the burden off of home cooks. No … [Read more...] about Target Serves Up Free Subscription to Food Network Kitchen
What to Do After You Pay Off Your Car in Portland
Congratulations! Here's what to do next. Last month, I (finally) paid off my car. This was my first financed vehicle and I had no idea what I was supposed to do next. Within a few days of paying off my car, I received my title in the mail from my bank, or lienholder. Along with the title was a … [Read more...] about What to Do After You Pay Off Your Car in Portland
Need Tools? Borrow Them at Portland’s Tool Libraries
Tool Rentals Help You Save I don't know about you, but my toolkit consists of a random assortment of screws, a hammer and a butter knife that I used to assemble my IKEA bookcase. Buying tools is not in my budget, but in Portland I don't have to worry about borrowing tools from a neighbor or paying … [Read more...] about Need Tools? Borrow Them at Portland’s Tool Libraries
Free Tax Preparation and Filing in Portland
Take the Stress Out of Filing Taxes Looking for free help with your tax preparation? You're in luck. These tax aide programs will help you prepare your documents and file your taxes. Taxes can be tricky, but filing them should not come at a high cost to you. Keep in mind that all of the … [Read more...] about Free Tax Preparation and Filing in Portland
Get a Free Greeting Card Every Month from Hallmark
There is something so special about getting a handwritten card in the mail. Get closer to your loved ones both near and far with free greeting cards from Hallmark. To reinvigorate the greeting card trend, Hallmark has launched its Just Because collection. The collection includes everything from … [Read more...] about Get a Free Greeting Card Every Month from Hallmark
Free Nikon Photography Classes Through End of Year
Want to learn how to take better photos? Here's your chance to improve your photography skills for free. Nikon is offering 10 free photography classes through December 31, 2020. The Nikon School offers classes you can stream online year round, usually priced from $20 and $50 each. These … [Read more...] about Free Nikon Photography Classes Through End of Year
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