August 2012 Blog Posts

Welcome Coos, Curry and Jackson counties to 211 service!
08.29.12
As of Sept. 1, residents of Coos, Curry and Jackson counties have 211 service.  What does that mean? You now have a single place to turn for guidance and information about local, statewide and national health, community and social services. 
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Welcome Coos, Curry and Jackson counties to 211 service!
08.29.12
As of Sept. 1, residents of Coos, Curry and Jackson counties have 211 service.  What does that mean? You now have a single place to turn for guidance and information about local, statewide and national health, community and social services. 
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Can empathy be digitized? [211info Tech]
08.29.12
A debate softly echoes within our walls. 
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Cutting-edge strategies to help eliminate the challenges facing Black and Multi-racial children [Multnomah Co.]
08.29.12
The 3rd Annual Black Parent Initiative Parent Symposium (September 1). This Symposium will provide parents, caregivers and community members with the opportunity to gain practical knowledge about best practices needed when raising Black and Multi-racial children. The Symposium will provide families...
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Cutting-edge strategies to help eliminate the challenges facing Black and Multi-racial children [Multnomah Co.]
08.29.12
The 3rd Annual Black Parent Initiative Parent Symposium (September 1). This Symposium will provide parents, caregivers and community members with the opportunity to gain practical knowledge about best practices needed when raising Black and Multi-racial children. The Symposium will provide families...
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How to start a life-long love of reading [Linn Co.]
08.29.12
Come in and play games, learn baby sign language, have refreshments and receive a gift! Learn what to do and what is available to parents of infants to 12 month olds to help raise a happy reader. Where: Albany Public Library Main Branch Meeting Room 2450 14th Avenue SE, Albany, OR 97322 Children...
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How to start a life-long love of reading [Linn Co.]
08.29.12
Come in and play games, learn baby sign language, have refreshments and receive a gift! Learn what to do and what is available to parents of infants to 12 month olds to help raise a happy reader. Where: Albany Public Library Main Branch Meeting Room 2450 14th Avenue SE, Albany, OR 97322 Children...
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How to start a life-long love of reading [Linn Co.]
08.29.12
Come in and play games, learn baby sign language, have refreshments and receive a gift! Learn what to do and what is available to parents of infants to 12 month olds to help raise a happy reader. Where: Albany Public Library Main Branch Meeting Room 2450 14th Avenue SE, Albany, OR 97322 Children...
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How to start a life-long love of reading [Linn Co.]
08.29.12
Come in and play games, learn baby sign language, have refreshments and receive a gift! Learn what to do and what is available to parents of infants to 12 month olds to help raise a happy reader. Where: Albany Public Library Main Branch Meeting Room 2450 14th Avenue SE, Albany, OR 97322 Children...
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Removing rental barriers in Yamhill County
08.29.12
Are you Ready to Rent©? Do you have barriers that prevent you from renting the unit you really want? Are bad credit, poor rental history, evictions or similar issues holding you back? The Housing Authority of Yamhill County offers classes to help people overcome screening barriers and be more...
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Removing rental barriers in Yamhill County
08.29.12
Are you Ready to Rent©? Do you have barriers that prevent you from renting the unit you really want? Are bad credit, poor rental history, evictions or similar issues holding you back? The Housing Authority of Yamhill County offers classes to help people overcome screening barriers and be more...
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Removing rental barriers in Yamhill County
08.29.12
Are you Ready to Rent©? Do you have barriers that prevent you from renting the unit you really want? Are bad credit, poor rental history, evictions or similar issues holding you back? The Housing Authority of Yamhill County offers classes to help people overcome screening barriers and be more...
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Get the facts about air quality during wild fires [Central Oregon, Southern Oregon]
08.28.12
Fires in central and southern Oregon and northern California sent smoke into communities during the past several days. Klamath Falls saw unhealthy air quality on Sunday and very unhealthy air quality on Monday, while air quality in Bend was unhealthy Sunday morning and unhealthy for sensitive...
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Get the facts about air quality during wild fires [Central Oregon, Southern Oregon]
08.28.12
Fires in central and southern Oregon and northern California sent smoke into communities during the past several days. Klamath Falls saw unhealthy air quality on Sunday and very unhealthy air quality on Monday, while air quality in Bend was unhealthy Sunday morning and unhealthy for sensitive...
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Change your outlook with these financial empowerment classes [Multnomah Co.]
08.28.12
Thanks to Talia Kahn-Kravis from Innovative Changes for the information about financial empowerment below. 
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Change your outlook with these financial empowerment classes [Multnomah Co.]
08.28.12
Thanks to Talia Kahn-Kravis from Innovative Changes for the information about financial empowerment below. 
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Change your outlook with these financial empowerment classes [Multnomah Co.]
08.28.12
Thanks to Talia Kahn-Kravis from Innovative Changes for the information about financial empowerment below. 
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Free senior resource forum on home repair [Clark Co.]
08.28.12
 
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Free senior resource forum on home repair [Clark Co.]
08.28.12
 
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Free senior resource forum on home repair [Clark Co.]
08.28.12
 
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Free senior resource forum on home repair [Clark Co.]
08.28.12
 
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Low-cost spay and neuter for your cat [Marion and Polk counties]
08.28.12
Thanks to 211info supporter Carolyn Coulter for information about a subsidy for saving cats' lives.
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Low-cost spay and neuter for your cat [Marion and Polk counties]
08.28.12
Thanks to 211info supporter Carolyn Coulter for information about a subsidy for saving cats' lives.
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Low-cost spay and neuter for your cat [Marion and Polk counties]
08.28.12
Thanks to 211info supporter Carolyn Coulter for information about a subsidy for saving cats' lives.
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A critical, free screening for children ages 0-4 [Yamhill Co.]
08.27.12
Thanks to 211info supporter Diane Gragg for the tip below! Early Childhood Screening FREE for ANY CHILD AGES 0 – 4 YRS. VISION, HEARING, LANGUAGE, HEALTH, DENTAL, MOTOR SKILLS, COGNITIVE SKILLS, NUTRITION, ARTICULATION, FINGERPRINTING FREE CHILDRENS BOOK Friday October 5, 2012 Friday,...
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A critical, free screening for children ages 0-4 [Yamhill Co.]
08.27.12
Thanks to 211info supporter Diane Gragg for the tip below! Early Childhood Screening FREE for ANY CHILD AGES 0 – 4 YRS. VISION, HEARING, LANGUAGE, HEALTH, DENTAL, MOTOR SKILLS, COGNITIVE SKILLS, NUTRITION, ARTICULATION, FINGERPRINTING FREE CHILDRENS BOOK Friday October 5, 2012 Friday,...
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A critical, free screening for children ages 0-4 [Yamhill Co.]
08.27.12
Thanks to 211info supporter Diane Gragg for the tip below! Early Childhood Screening FREE for ANY CHILD AGES 0 – 4 YRS. VISION, HEARING, LANGUAGE, HEALTH, DENTAL, MOTOR SKILLS, COGNITIVE SKILLS, NUTRITION, ARTICULATION, FINGERPRINTING FREE CHILDRENS BOOK Friday October 5, 2012 Friday,...
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Get your cat or dog spayed or neutered for free in Central Oregon
08.27.12
Saturday, September 22, 2012; 9am – 3pm Hooker Creek Event Center, Deschutes County Fairgrounds-Redmond  LIMITED NUMBER OF FREE CAT AND DOG, SPAY AND NEUTER SURGERIES AVAILABLE.
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Get your cat or dog spayed or neutered for free in Central Oregon
08.27.12
Saturday, September 22, 2012; 9am – 3pm Hooker Creek Event Center, Deschutes County Fairgrounds-Redmond  LIMITED NUMBER OF FREE CAT AND DOG, SPAY AND NEUTER SURGERIES AVAILABLE.
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Get your cat or dog spayed or neutered for free in Central Oregon
08.27.12
Saturday, September 22, 2012; 9am – 3pm Hooker Creek Event Center, Deschutes County Fairgrounds-Redmond  LIMITED NUMBER OF FREE CAT AND DOG, SPAY AND NEUTER SURGERIES AVAILABLE.
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The invaluable Community Housing Resource Center calendar [Clark Co.]
08.27.12
Please note the two homeless resource events we will be at on the 8th and the 22nd. These events are for anyone in need and provide numerous resources and contacts to help those in our community who are less fortunate.
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The invaluable Community Housing Resource Center calendar [Clark Co.]
08.27.12
Please note the two homeless resource events we will be at on the 8th and the 22nd. These events are for anyone in need and provide numerous resources and contacts to help those in our community who are less fortunate.
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The invaluable Community Housing Resource Center calendar [Clark Co.]
08.27.12
Please note the two homeless resource events we will be at on the 8th and the 22nd. These events are for anyone in need and provide numerous resources and contacts to help those in our community who are less fortunate.
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The invaluable Community Housing Resource Center calendar [Clark Co.]
08.27.12
Please note the two homeless resource events we will be at on the 8th and the 22nd. These events are for anyone in need and provide numerous resources and contacts to help those in our community who are less fortunate.
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Protect yourself from West Nile virus
08.23.12
You’ve probably seen the recent media reports about West Nile virus in Dallas, Texas. The city is experiencing the worst West Nile outbreak in years. Fortunately in Oregon, we have not had any human cases. There are simple steps you can take to protect yourself from West Nile virus. The...
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Protect yourself from West Nile virus
08.23.12
You’ve probably seen the recent media reports about West Nile virus in Dallas, Texas. The city is experiencing the worst West Nile outbreak in years. Fortunately in Oregon, we have not had any human cases. There are simple steps you can take to protect yourself from West Nile virus. The...
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Protect yourself from West Nile virus
08.23.12
You’ve probably seen the recent media reports about West Nile virus in Dallas, Texas. The city is experiencing the worst West Nile outbreak in years. Fortunately in Oregon, we have not had any human cases. There are simple steps you can take to protect yourself from West Nile virus. The...
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A ton of great parenting resources in Douglas County
08.22.12
These parenting classes offer a great opportunity for growth. 
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A ton of great parenting resources in Douglas County
08.22.12
These parenting classes offer a great opportunity for growth. 
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J. Michael Schultz elected 211info Board Chair [Press Release]
08.21.12
August 21, 2012 Press Release Contact: Matt Kinshella matt@211info.org 503-416-2649 J. Michael Schultz elected 211info Board Chair Portland, OR – J. Michael Schultz was elected Board Chair of the nonprofit organization 211info. Schultz is an executive director with The Office of...
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Save the date for one of Central Oregon's most important events
08.21.12
For the 6th year, Project Connect looks to be a can't miss event. Please save the date and get the word out early. 
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Save the date for one of Central Oregon's most important events
08.21.12
For the 6th year, Project Connect looks to be a can't miss event. Please save the date and get the word out early. 
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A fun way to keep the kids busy [Portland]
08.21.12
We believe in supporting parents and families in any way possible. Sometimes that means providing a fun activity everyone can enjoy. So check this out:  Southeast Portland Sunday Parkways August 26, 2012 ~ 11am-4pm 
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Places to stay cool in Salem
08.17.12
Cooling Centers Available in Salem Salem, Ore. The City of Salem wants area residents to know of a couple of cooling centers available today.
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Places to stay cool in Salem
08.17.12
Cooling Centers Available in Salem Salem, Ore. The City of Salem wants area residents to know of a couple of cooling centers available today.
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Places to stay cool in Polk County
08.16.12
There are four places to stay cool in Polk County:  * Werner University Center from noon to 8 p.m. both days, free parking available in Lot H * Monmouth Public Library until 8 p.m. on Thursday and 6 p.m. on Friday * Monmouth Senior Center until 3 p.m. both days * Independence Library is...
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Places to stay cool in Polk County
08.16.12
There are four places to stay cool in Polk County:  * Werner University Center from noon to 8 p.m. both days, free parking available in Lot H * Monmouth Public Library until 8 p.m. on Thursday and 6 p.m. on Friday * Monmouth Senior Center until 3 p.m. both days * Independence Library is...
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Stay cool in Clackamas County
08.15.12
Here are some places to stay cool in Clackamas: 
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Stay cool in Clackamas County
08.15.12
Here are some places to stay cool in Clackamas: 
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Stay cool in Washington County
08.15.12
Updated Aug. 16, 12:53 pm Elsie Stuhr Center, 550 SW Hall Blvd, Beaverton 97005, for people 55+ - Hours are 7:30am-9pm Cedar Hills Recreation Center, 11640 SW Park Way, Portland 97225, all ages – Normal hours 5:30am-10pm The Athletic Center, 15707 SW Walker Rd, Beaverton 97006, all ages...
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