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Help finish North Portland Tool Library Annex

 

Help the tool library finish the Annex

Support the North Portland Tool Library
Donate today!
Guess what? The North Portland Tool Library has received a generous offer of a matching grant for $2,800 to help complete the beautiful Tool Library Annex! Currently, the Annex walls are up and the roof is on. We’re asking you, our loyal NPTL members, to help us match that $2,800 to get the Annex fully completed and functional. 
Your donation options abound! 
  1.   You can donate via our PayPal page (click the donate button below)
  2. You can opt for the low-tech, personal touch and bring in a check or cash during tool library open hours (Saturdays from 9am – 2pm, and Tuesdays from 5pm – 7:30pm)
  3. You can drop a check-payable to North Portland Community Works-in the mail to: 
North Portland Tool Library 
2209 N. Schofield 
Portland, OR 97217
 
Thanks in advance for helping us put the finishing touches on the Annex. Drop by and take a gander at the progress so far! It’s looking good. 
NPTL is a community service that loans power tools to the people of North Portland.  
The tool library is a project of North Portland Community Works a 501c3, TAX ID: 93-1156762
Thanks in advance for your generous donation!
Your North Portland Tool Library Board 
 
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North Portland Tool Library, 2209 N Schofield St, Basement of Historic Kenton Firehouse, (Enter at side of building),Portland, OR 97217
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Local Issues

TriMet bus line possible changes (including #6 bus)

In 2017–18, we’re focusing on adding and improving connections to jobs and schools.

buses

We want to bring more bus service your way next year, with a focus on a more reliable ride and better connections to jobs and schools.

In 2017–18 we’re proposing to streamline, extend or add service to routes in North Portland, Beaverton, Tigard, Milwaukie, Gresham and Troutdale. Before we make any changes, we want to know what you think.

Get the details and weigh in on the proposed changes

Proposed new #6 bus route

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Local Issues

Free educational workshops

The Columbia Slough Watershed Council is offering two free and educational workshops this November. Learn more below- space limited!
 
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BENEFICIAL INSECTS WORKSHOP
Thursday November 10, 6:30pm – 8:30pm
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Are you battling pests in your urban garden? Meet the beetles, bugs, flies, lacewings and other invertebrates such as spiders and centipedes that work around the clock to provide free pest control. You will discover plant types and management practices that provide habitat to attract and sustain beneficial insects that help your garden thrive. You’ll also learn how to keep an eye out for some of the invasive insect pests that currently threaten our state.


 
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GROUNDWATER 101
Saturday November 19, 9:00am – 1:30pm

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Join the Portland Water Bureau and the Columbia Slough Watershed Council for Groundwater 101 – a FREE educational workshop that teaches groundwater basics including local geology and hydrology, the role groundwater plays in our drinking water system, and what we can do to protect this important resource. This interactive workshop is presented with a mix of hands-on and classroom-style teaching and is appropriate for adults and high school students aged 14 & up. Light refreshments will be provided. Pre-registration is required.

After the workshop, interested participants are invited to take a guided tour of the Portland Water Bureau Groundwater Facility (approximate tour time – 30 minutes).

 

 

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