See what we found at this season’s first Fix-it Fair – and what you can expect to find if you make the trek to this year’s last one – coming up Saturday, February 25 in North Portland …

The artist thought his bronze ‘Oscar the Otter’ was a goner, after it was stolen last year. See how, and where, the missing statue was returned to its owner …

Take a look at what these fine folks with the Columbia Slough Watershed Council are doing to help protect a hidden natural area …

Getting to use just-picked ingredients just outside the door is one reason that kids are learning to cook – during this new series of classes …

Learn which organizations came up with best ideas, as selected by the granting committee …

See why it’s even easier, now, to safely discard medications – thanks to a new service in outer East Portland …

Find out how kids now have the chance to learn on ‘real’ pianos – instead of taking lessons on electronic toy keyboards – at this East Portland music center …

Take a look, and learn about this East Portland club that promotes what they call the ‘life-long sport’ …

See why folks at this agency say the timing is good for them to be back in their main building, in the Powellhurst-Gilbert Neighborhood …

Read on, and learn what this unique program is doing to fulfill its mission to create a more livable East Portland …

Now that we’ve rung in the new year, here’s a reminder about how your return-deposit bottles and cans help the “Can Man and Crew” to help students in Parkrose area schools …

Need a “farmers market fix” during the winter months? Head to Montavilla for their once-a-month session this Sunday, for fresh veggies, fruits and goodies …