Community News Briefs: Portland

Jefferson Book Fund-Raiser
The Jefferson High School Parent, Teacher, Student  Association is volunteering on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 25 and 26, at a Barnes & Noble Bookfair in the Lloyd Center, from noon to 5 p.m. on both days.
"Just tell the Barnes & Noble cashier that you are purchasing items to support Jefferson High School," says Annie Graves, PTSA coordinator of the event, "and a portion of all proceeds will be sent to Jefferson. We encourage Demo supporters to make purchases for their families and friends – and even to start their holiday shopping early.  We hope, too, that they buy books from the wish list compiled by Jefferson staff for the school library and classrooms."
The event is family friendly with Halloween arts and crafts, the opportunity to enjoy the Jefferson Dancers on DVD, student artwork and projects. There will also be drawings for free pumpkins.
To volunteer to help staff the Bookfair or for information, please e-mail Annie Graves at Mpvpaul @aol.com.    

Winter Workshop
Members of the Lents Homeownership Initiative and Community Energy Project are hosting the following free workshop for renters and homeowners, Wednesday, Oct. 29, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Kelly Elementary School, 9030 SE Cooper Street
Find out how to save money on your energy bills, keep your home warmer and conserve energy.  Income-qualified Portland residents can receive a free kit of weatherization materials worth $150.  The free kit includes interior vinyl storm windows, door weather-stripping, pipe insulation, thermometer, compact fluorescent light bulb and more.
Sign up to reserve your spot by calling 503-916-2000 x1860.
 
Waffle Breakfast
The Mothers & Patroness Club, of the Portland Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., is hosting their annual Waffle Breakfast on Saturday, Oct. 25.  The annual scholarship fundraiser will be at Augustana Lutheran Church - Lower Level, 2710 NE 14th  and Knott.  The time for the breakfast will be 9 a.m. to noon and the donation is $5.  Tickets will be available at the door.
For more information go to www.dstportland.org.