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DMV Change of address
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website if you would like to change your address online or you can visit your local post office, they will provide you with the change of address packet.
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DMV Services
1905 Lana Avenue NE Salem, OR (503)Generaloregon.gov/ODOT/DMV/pages/dv/chgaddress.aspx97314-0100DMVInformationContact:299-9999
Oregon Department of Transportation
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Clackamas County
Multnomah County
1040 SE Morrison Street Portland, OR 97214 (503) 988-3720
OREGON VOTERS REGISTRATION
County Elections Office Contacts
Below is the website if you would like to change your address online or you can fill out the paperwork provided and mail it back to your County Elections Office listed below.
sos.oregon.gov/voting/pages/updatevoterregistration.aspx
1710 Red Soils Court, Ste 100 Oregon City, OR 97045 (503) 655-8510
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Washington County
2925 NE Aloclek Drive, Ste 170 Hillsboro, OR 97124 (503) 846-5800
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541 475 4451
PO Box 100 Albany OR 97321-0031 541 967 3831
101 S River St, Ste 100 Enterprise OR 97828-1363 541 426 4543
541 575 1675
Deschutes County
216 SE 4th St, Ste 18 Pendleton OR 97801-2699 541 278 6254
300 NE 3rd St, Rm 23 Prineville OR 97754-1919
Curry County
Douglas County PO Box Roseburg10 OR 97470-0004
Coquille OR 97423-1875
450 N Buena Vista Ave, Ste 14 Burns OR 97720-1565
Klamath County
541 388 6547
Linn County
Wallowa County
511 Washington St, Rm 201 The Dalles OR 97058-2237 541 506 2530
Benton County
Secretary of State Salem OR 97310-0722
Jackson County
503 623 9217
201 Laurel Ave Tillamook OR 97141-2311 503 842 3402
541 447 6553
1101 W Main St, Ste 201 Medford OR 97501-2369 541 774 6148
94235 Moore St, Ste 212 Gold Beach OR 97444-9705 541 247 3297 or 877 739 4218
820 Exchange St, Ste 220 Astoria OR 97103-4609
Gilliam County PO Box 427 Condon OR 97823-0427 541 384 2311
541 396 7610
251 “B” St W, Ste 4 Vale OR 97918-1375 541 473 5151
Marion County
Hood River OR 97031-1871
Grant County
Grants Pass OR 97528-0203 541 474 5243
Coos County
Columbia County
503 397 7214 or 503 397 3796
541 386 1442
Washington County
414 NE Evans St McMinnville OR 97128-4607 503 434 7518
503 325 8511
Crook County
250 N Baxter St
County Elections Offices
Tillamook County
Union County 1001 4th St, Ste D La Grande OR 97850-2100 541 963 1006
Wasco County
4500 SW Research Way, 2nd Flr Corvallis OR 97333 1093
541 682 4234
Polk County
541 440 4252
Morrow County PO Box Heppner338OR 97836-0338 541 676 5604
541 947 6006
Lincoln County
Wheeler County PO Box 327 Fossil OR 97830-0327 541 763 2374
Yamhill County
Clatsop County
2925 NE Aloclek Dr, Ste 170 Hillsboro OR 97124-7523 503 846 5800
Harney County
Josephine County PO Box 69
541 573 6641
275 W 10th Ave Eugene OR 97401-3008
Hood River County 601 State St
66 SE "D" St, Ste C Madras OR 97741-1739
225 W Olive St, Ste 201 Newport OR 97365-3811 541 265 4131
850 Main St, Rm 201 Dallas OR 97338-3179
PO Box 14500 Salem OR 97309-5036 503 588 5041 or 800 655 5388
503 655 8510
1995 3rd St, Ste 150 Baker City OR 97814-3365
201 S Humbolt, Ste 290 Canyon City OR 97820-6186
Sherman County PO Box 243 Moro OR 97039-0243 541 565 3606
Multnomah County 1040 SE Morrison St Portland OR 97214-2417 503 988 8683
1710 Red Soils Ct, Ste 100 Oregon City OR 97045-4300
Malheur County
Umatilla County
Clackamas County
Lane County
305 Main St Klamath Falls OR 97601-6332 541 883 5134
541 766 6756
541 523 8207
Lake County 513 Center St Lakeview OR 97630-1539
Jefferson County
230 Strand St St. Helens OR 97051-2040
1300 NW Wall St, Ste 202 Bend OR 97703-1960
Baker County
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HEALTH
HousecleaningChildcare Services Delivery Services Lawn Care PoolVeterinarianServicesService SERVICE PROVIDER Health
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MagazineNewspapers(USPS will only forward 2 months) Movie Subscriptions Book or Music Clubs SUBSCRIPTIONS
MembershipClubs Clubs (AAA or similar) Community Groups (PTA, Neighborhood Associations, Civic Clubs) Children’s Extracurricular Activities (Dance Classes, Music Lesson, Sports Clubs)
UTILITIES
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MOVING CHECKLIST
Banks and Credit Unions Credit Card Companies (including department store credit cards) Lenders (Mortgage, Home Equity, Auto, Student Loans) Insurance Companies (Health, Renters, Auto, Home, Medical, Dental, Disability, Life) Retirement (Pension plans, 401K, Social Security, Veterans Affairs) Investments (Investment Agencies and Brokers) Online Bill Payer Paypal
Friends and Family Employers (typically notify the HR Department)
US Post DepartmentOfficeof Motor Vehicles (Obtain your driver’s license and change vehicle registration)
Veteran UnemploymentAffairs Office
PassportIRS Office
NWElectricNatural Gas Water District Sewer InternetPhoneFuelCable/SatelliteGarbageDistrictProvider(Propane)Services
4 WEEK BEFORE YOU MOVE
Request Moving Quote: Solicit moving quotes from as many moving companies and movers as possible. There can be a large difference between rates and services within moving Discardcompanies.Unnecessary
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Packing Material: Gather moving boxes and packing material for your move.
Start Packing: Begin packing all things destined for your new Obtainlocation.Your Medical Records: Contact your doctor, physician, dentist and other medical specialists who may currently be retaining any of your family’s medical records. Obtain these records or make plans for them to be delivered to your new medical facilities if changing. Security is critical of personal Noterecords.Food Inventory Levels: Check your cupboards, refrigerator and freezer. Use up as much of your perishable food as possible.
Travel Items: Set aside all items you’ll need while traveling. Make sure these are not packed on the moving truck..
MOVING DAY
Protect Jewelry and Valuables: Transfer your jewelry and valuables to a safety deposit box; you don’t want them to be lost or stolen during your move.
Double Check With Your Mover: Ensure the mover has the new property address and all of your most recent contact information, should they have any questions during your Vacatemove.
1 WEEK BEFORE YOU MOVE
Research Moving Options: You’ll need to decide if yours is a do-it-yourself move or if you’ll be using a moving company.
MOVING CHECKLIST
Inventory Sheets: Create an inventory sheet of all your belongings which need to be moved
Bank Accounts: Transfer or close bank accounts if changing banks. Make sure to have a money order for paying the moving company.
Cancel Services: Notify any remaining service providers (newspapers, lawn services, etc.) of your move.
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Review the House: Once the house is empty, check the entire house (closets, attic, basement, etc.) to ensure no items are left or no home issues exist.
Contact Utility Companies: Set utility turnoff date, seek refunds and deposits and notify them of your new address.
Contact Insurance Companies: You’ll need to contact your insurance agent to cancel/transfer your insurance policy.
Items: Moving is a great time for ridding yourself of unnecessary items. Have a yard sale or donate unnecessary items to charity.
Small Engines: Service small engines for your move by extracting gas and oil from the machines. This will reduce that chance to catch fire during your move.
Your Change of Address: Change your address with the USPS, DMV, Financial Institutions, Utilities, Government Offices, Health Care Service Providers, Memberships, Subscriptions and Insurance Provisions.
Service Automobiles: If automobiles are to be driven long distance, you’ll want to have them serviced so you have a trouble-free drive.
Borrowed and Rented Items: Return items that you may have borrowed or rented. Collect items borrowed to others.
Your Home: Make sure utilities are off, doors and windows are locked and notify your real estate agent you’ve vacated the property.
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Questions To Ask: Where is the garage door opener? Where are the keys to the house, mailbox and other lockable area? Did you retrieve all keys from neighbors and friends?
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Plan Your Itinerary: Make plans to spend the entire day at the house or at least until the movers are on their way. Someone will need to be around to make decisions. Make plans for kids and pets to be at a sitters for the day.
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Bureaus & Dressers: Fill drawers with small breakable items and cushion well with loose clothes. Secure drawers with a pad or blanket and tape. Do not overload drawers with heavy items.
Bicycles, Tricycles, Baby Carriages: Loosen, lower and turn handlebars at right angles to save space. Clean and cover chains and pedals to protect other items from being snagged or soiled.
Kitchenware: Pots, pans, etc. can be stacked in a box with packing paper between them.
Fine Furniture: You may want to wrap your best furniture in bubble wrap, not only to protect it from scratching, but to keep dust and dirt off the upholstery.
Beds: Disassemble the bed frame. Tie rails and cross -pieces together with packing tape. Be sure to mark on tape to show where pieces fit together for reassembly.
Lawn Mowers: Drain fuel and oil before moving. Remove the handle from hand mowers and place the blade end in a sturdy box. Mark properly.
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Books: They’re heavy, so use small boxes. Don’t mix books with other items. Pack books flat, alternating bindings, and fill empty spaces with packing paper or bubble wrap.
Curtain Rod Hardware: Put the hardware in a plastic bag and tape to the rod or pack them in a dresser drawers.
Glasses: Wrap each glass separately in packing paper or bubble wrap (remember to wrap first in a plastic bag to save washing later). Pack in sturdy boxes.
Lamps: After dissembling lamps, pack small bases in dresser drawers surrounded by loose clothing, and large bases in boxes stuffed with packing paper or bubble wrap. Box shades individually in boxes with plenty of packing paper for stuffing. Don’t use newspaper because it smudges.
Chairs: Wrap arms and legs to prevent scratches. Bundle armless chairs in pairs, seat to seat, with a folded blanket or another pad between and tie seats together.
Dishes: Individually wrap each piece. Place saucers, plates, and platters on edge. Do not stack flat. Cups and bowls may be placed inside each other and wrapped three or four in a bundle.
TIPS FOR PACKING HOUSEHOLD ITEMS
Clothes: Dresses, coats, suits - anything hanging in closets - travel best in reusable boxes, which can be used seasonally as “extra closets” for wardrobe storage. Other clothes can remain folded in their regular dresser drawers.
TIPS FOR PACKING HOUSEHOLD ITEMS
Radios, TVs: Box upright and make sure items are well padded on all sides. For console-size equipment, surround with furniture pads, and then move and load upright.
Rugs and Pads: After vacuuming rugs and pads, sprinkle with moth flakes. Roll up and tape.
Mirrors: Small mirrors can be well wrapped in paper and packed in boxes. For a large mirror, make a cardboard case by cutting pieces of corrugated cardboard. Mark glass on the outside to prevent mishandling. Always pack and store on end.
Stereos, Compact Discs, and Cassettes: Separately pack components and pack in well-padded box marked fragile. Pack CDs upright in their cases in a sturdy box with a tape-reinforced bottom. Tie CDs in small bundles before packing, then fill air space with packing paper. Mark FRAGILE.
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Valuables: Set aside jewelry, important papers and safe deposit box contents to be packed in a small container you can keep with you throughout the move. Do not label as valuables on jewelry. This goes for prescription medication as well.
Paintings and Prints: Place in mirror boxes, wrap individually in corrugated cardboard, or wrap in cardboard cushioned with thick blankets and tie bundles with a cord. Stand on sides.
Tables: For large tables, remove legs and tie them together. Put hardware in a small sealed envelope taped to the underside of the tabletop. Pad tops. Pad and tie spare table leaves. For smaller tables, pad top, and wrap legs to prevent scratching.
Paint and Flammables: Don’t move! The same goes for other flammables such as alcohol, solvents, lighter fluid, ammunition, and greasy mops or rags. Dispose of them properly.
Tools and Gardening Equipment: Drain hoses, coil, and pack inboxes. Fill remaining spaces with lawn sprinklers, small garden hand tools, etc. Tie rakes, shovels, and other long-handled tools together with tape.
Obsessive-compulsive people and the detail-oriented among us often have trouble asking for help. While you are making your thorough preparations, also be sure to contact friends and family on both sides of your move to help you in any way possible. Many hands really do make the work lighter, which can relieve a lot of stress. You’ll be glad for the company, too.
Look forward to the end results
Moving can be very stressful, so what do you do when circumstances or opportunities require that you relocate? How do you get through a move in one piece? You might begin by following these helpful stress relief tips.
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Schedule time for stress relief
Get Organized
The number one method for alleviating emotional stress when moving is to feel like you have control over what’s happening. As illusory as that control maybe, being organized will help you handle the unexpected. First, come up with a relocating schedule that will help you break the moving process into phases. Detail exactly which task needs to be accomplished when. Use a checklist to make sure you are taking care of necessary goals by their due dates. Create a system that works to help you keep track of everything. Whether you make up your own or get help from someone with moving experience, having a model to work from will be your saving grace.
Don’t be married to an initial moving plan simply because it was your first. As you do the footwork, you may discover there is an easier way to get the move done, and you should embrace this! Sure, driving your car cross-country might have seemed the only affordable option initially, but a search for reputable auto shippers and a sale on air fares could make all the difference between a stressful move and a more relaxed one. The same philosophy goes for packing. Rather than take on the entire process yourself, be sure to get quotes for having movers assist you.
Few feel relaxed under a deadline, but having the benefit of time can help calm the nerves. The time to start planning for your move is as soon as you know you need to move.
In the weeks leading up to your move, you may be so focused on getting everything done that you neglect your own health. Coping with a move requires that you stay physically and emotionally fit, so get plenty of sleep, eat well and get some exercise. This would also be a good time to schedule a massage or a spa session. If time allows, try to get a weekend or at least a night away so that you can take your mind off your move for a little while.
TIPS FOR A STRESS-FREE MOVE
Ask for help
Yes, you know moving will be hard and potentially fraught with stress, but you will survive it. Many others have gone before you and lived to tell about it. Know that there is nothing that can happen that you can’t handle and focus on the potential for new growth and adventure in your new home. Moving is one of the more stressful things we can experience, but there are ways to make it easier. Prepare, get organized and stay flexible. Before you know it, you’ll be unpacking your things in your new home and wondering what all that worry was wfgtitle.com/oregonabout!
Make it easy
Start early
Don't Forget to Bring Some Entertainment!
Design your own personal "seal" for marking your boxes as YOUR property! As your belongings are packed, draw your "seal" on the outside of each box. Be creative! You can create your own work of art to mark your belongings.
Don't forget to take some things for you to do on the airplane or in the car on the way to the new home, such as books, video games, action figures, or crayons and paper.
Third Pile: Things you don't want but could be given away to other kids.
Be positive & upbeat about the move. Your attitude about the move will influence your children's attitude as well. If you dread moving, then the move will seem dreadful to them too. Be enthusiastic, upbeat, and positive about the new experiences and opportunities in store, and your children will be more likely to feel the same way.
Mark Your Stuff as "Yours"!
Get Ready for Your First Night! Your first night in your new home is very special. Be sure to have your favorite pajamas, your trust blanket or stuffed toy, or your favorite book packed away in your suitcase or backpack. This will be your very own piece that you'll personally be in charge of to take with you to your new place to get ready for your first night in your new home!
Moving is a good reason to get rid of things you don't want anymore, which will also make room for new things you might get in the future! Go through your all toys and games and group them into three piles:
Welcome your children's questions about moving. Open lines of communication will go a long way toward helping your children feel comfortable with moving and it's okay even if you can't answer all their questions right now. Your kid's questions can give you an idea of how they're feeling about moving — whether they're excited or uneasy. Some questions may also offer an ideal way to get them involved in the moving process, such as suggesting they get online to locate nearby libraries or parks.
MOVING WITH KIDS
Do not wait to inform your children about moving. Tell your kids about the move as soon as possible! It is pretty natural to assume that the fewer times kids have to think about moving, the easier it will be for your children. However, experts say it is actually the opposite. Kids need time to get used to the idea of moving. Don't put off telling them about moving.
Moving Day Checklist for Kids Packing Time! Time to Sort Your Stuff!
Ask: "What Else"! Ask your parents what else can you do to help with all the sorting and packing that needs to be done. They appreciatewill your help!
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First Pile: Things you want to take with you to the new Secondhome.Pile: Things to toss out (broken toys and games with missing pieces).
Let your children know they can help with the move. This is a good time to emphasize that the move is a family event and that everyone will be part of the planning, packing, and perhaps even choosing the new home. Start your kids on thinking of things they can do and how to get ready for the move. Assure your kids that their contributions, however small, will be valued and greatly appreciated.
Have everyone's "basic survival necessities" where you can find them immediately and easily in the new home.
Be sure to prioritize the unpacking process. You certainly didn't pack in a day, so don't try to unpack in one either. Make setting up the children's bedrooms your first priority to help get them comfortable. Put the kitchen, bathroom(s), family room, and other high-use living spaces at the top of the list. Don't obsess over decorating or hanging pictures right away. Take your time to enjoy getting to know your new home and the wonderful discoveries you and your kids will make about it.
Help your kids feel comfortable in their new bedrooms.
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These "survival necessities" maybe baby's "blankie", favorite pajamas for your toddler, essential music CD or comfy sweatshirt for your teen, and the coffee pot for you. Pack a suitcase or box with "must-haves" for each family member -- belongings that would cause crankiness, crying, or raise blood pressure if they went missing for too long. Your first few days in your new home, especially that first night and morning, will be so much more pleasant for the family when everyone has the familiar stuff that makes them comfortable.
One of the best tips for family moving is letting go and moving forward to your new life on a positive note. Taking-leave rituals will help provide a sense of closure in your old home, which will make the transition easier for your kids when settling into the new home and new community.
Familiarize yourselves with the new neighborhood. This is especially important for comfort and safety. You want your children to know as quickly as possible the boundaries of where they can go and where they can't go beyond. Taking walks or driving around together as a family is the best way to uncover the exciting surprises that await in the new neighborhood.
Some kids have trouble sleeping in a new bedroom. It is unfamiliar to them and can make them feel anxious. Take the time to talk about how this bedroom is similar to the child's old room and also discuss how it's different. Pay special attention to bringing in furnishings and belongings that were in the old room to encourage a sense of familiarity. Bring up things about the old room that your child didn't like, such as weird shadows or rattling windows, and help your kid discover the good things about this new
Tips to Settling in Your New Home
Make a positive goodbye to your old home and community.
Allow the children some say in setting up their new bedrooms.
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Re-establish regular family routines, such as mealtimes and bedtimes, right away. When moving, there's a certain amount of disruption to regular schedules that you simply can't avoid. But once you've moved in, aim to get back on track with your normal family routines as quickly as possible. This will help younger children, in particular, who need routines and more consistency. This also sends the important message to all members that you are the same family, just in a new setting. The old rules, routines, and rituals still apply no matter where you’re at.
Their new bedroom is truly their own space in the new home, so let your kids claim it. Of course, your children's age will depend on how much control they have. At the least let them decide where their bed goes in the room. If there's a budget for new furnishings, let them help select the new rug or bedspread, or allow them to select a few bedroom decorations of their own such as removable wall stickers.
Get Tags And Leashes For Your Pets.
Make A Special Room For Your Pet. A few days before moving, choose a small room to be the "pet room." Tape a sign to the door that says "Pets: Do Not Open." Make the sign large enough that friends or movers can see it easily. Move food and water bowls, as well as toys, into this room. Provide dogs and cats with sturdy carriers equipped with litter box (for cats), chew toys, or favorite objects that have a familiar smell. Leave carrier doors open so pets can adapt to them before travel day. On moving day, keep animals in their carriers. As an alternative, consider boarding dogs and cats, or ask a friend to care take your dogs during the last few days.
A couple weeks before moving, request a copy of veterinary records, a rabies vaccination certificate, and a health certificate. Be sure your pets are up to date with their shots. If your pet is a senior or has health problems, ask whether a mild sedative would be advisable before travel. Can your vet recommend another in your new location? For out-of-state moves, contact the State Department of Animal Husbandry or the state veterinarian about entry regulations—almost all states have entry laws for most animals except tropical fish.
Travel Checklist When Moving With Pets
Make Travel Arrangements For Your Pets.
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Don't Change - Maintain Your Pet's Routine.
MOVING WITH PETS
Update your new information with the company that placed the microchip.
Visit Your Pet's Veterinarian Before Moving.
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If you have a dog or an indoor/outdoor cat, buy or create identification tags with your new address and phone number. Be sure your pets are wearing them during travel. While you're at it, pick up a cat leash—you'll need it if you're taking a long road trip or an airplane.
Take Your Time When Packing. Stretch out your moving preparation time over several weeks. Avoid panic in the last days. Take steps to ensure that moving day is as relaxed as possible for you and your pets.
If your move involves air travel, contact airline carriers one month in advance. Ask about their pet regulations, and make reservations. Choose a nonstop flight to avoid extra handling and climate and airpressure changes.
Microchip Registration.
Keep your pets' routines, such as feedings and walks, as normal as possible in the week before moving. Because dogs and cats need to feel in control, they might exhibit behave oral changes or even become ill when stressed. Treat them with the same level of attention you would ordinarily give them.
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Estacada (503) www.esd108.org630-6871
Reynolds (503) www.reynolds.k12.or.us661-7200
West Linn-Wilsonville (503) www.wlwv.k12.or.us673-7000
Beaverton (503) www.beaverton.k12.or.us356-4500
Colton (503) www.colton.k12.or.us824-2311
Oregon Health Science (503) www.ohsu.edu494-8311
North Clackamas (503) www.nclack.k12.or.us353-6000
Oregon Trail (503) www.oregontrailschools.com668-5541
Mt. Hood (MHCC) (503) www.mhcc.cc.or.us491-6422
Sherwood (503) www.sherwood.k12.or.us625-8100
Portland (PCC) (503) www.pcc.edu244-6111
Riverdale (503) www.riverdale.k12.or.us636-8611
MULTNOMAH
WASHINGTON COUNTY
Portland (503) www.pps.k12.or.us916-2000
Gresham-Barlow (503) www.gresham.k12.or.us618-2540
Oregon City (503) www.orecity.k12.or.us785-8000
Parkrose (503) www.parkrose.k12.or.us408-2100
Molalla River (503) www.molallariv.k12.or.us829-2359
Hillsboro (503) www.hsd.k12.or.us844-1500
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Gaston (503) www.gaston.k12.or.us985-0210
CLACKAMAS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS, COMMUNITY COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES
Newberg (503) www.newberg.k12.or.us554-5000
Canby (503) www.canby.k12.or.us266-7861
Tigard-Tualatin (503) www.ttsd.k12.or.us431-4000
Forest Grove (503) www.fgsd.k12.or.us357-6171
Centennial (503) www.centennial.k12.or.us760-7990
WASHINGTONCOUNTYCOUNTY
Gladstone (503) www.gladstone.k12.or.us655-2777
COMMUNITY UNIVERSITIESCOLLEGE
Corbett (503) www.corbet.k12.or.us261-4200
David Douglas (503) www.ddouglas.k12.or.us252-2900
Banks (503) www.banks.k12.or.us324-8591
Clackamas (CCC) (503) www.clackmas.cc.or.us657-6958
Lake Oswego (503) www.loswego.k12.or.us534-2000
SCHOOLS
Portland State (503) Forwww.pdx.edu725-3000acompletelist of Public and Private Colleges www.stateoforegon.comschools.phpvisit:
OREGON SCHOOL REPORT CARDS
This website will allow you to review school ratings for any district in Oregon.
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Northwest Natural Gas (800) www.wlwv.k12.or.us(503)DistrictWestwww.republicservices.com(503)Republicwww.ci.wilsonille.or.us(503)Citywww.ci.wilsonille.or.us(503)Citywww.portlandgeneral.com(503)Portlandwww.nwnatural.com422-4012GeneralElectric228-6322ofWilsonvilleWater570-1610ofWilsonvilleSewer570-1610Services570-0626Linn-WilsonvilleSchool673-7000
Unitedwww.aapcc.org(800)Poison911Police/Medical/FireEmergencyControl222-1222StatesPostal Ser(800)vice Xwww.usps.com275-8777 nity.com Fiber (866) www.ziply699-4759ber.com www.verizon.com(800)Verizon483-4100
WILSONVILLE UTILITIES
(800)AT&T www.trimet.org(503)TRI-METwww.oregonlive.com(503)Thewww.directtv.com(800)DIRECTwww.dish.com(800)Dishwww.centurylinkcom(866)CenturyLinkwww.att.com288-2020963-6665Network318-0572TV531-5000Oregonian221-8240238-7433
CITY CONTACTS
Happy Valley (503) www.ci.happy-valley.or.us760-3325
Verizon (888) www.verizon.com881-8161
Oregon City (503) www.ci.orcity.or.us657-0891
Wood Village (503) www.ci.wood-village-or.us667-6211wfgtitle.com/oregon
XFINITY (Comcast) (800) www.comcast.com934-6489
Gaston (503) 985-3340
Gladstone (503) www.ci.gladstone.or.us656-5225
Greyhound (800) www.greyhound.com231-2222
Fairview (503) www.ci.fairview.or.us665-7929
CABLE / SATELLITE & INTERNET
BUS SERVICE C-Tran (360) www.c-tran.com695-0123
Canby (503) www.ci.canby.or.us266-4021
Forest Grove (503) www.ci.forest-grove.or.us359-3200
Lake Oswego (503) www.ci.oswego.or.us635-0270
AIRPORT
Hillsboro (503) www.hillsboro-oregon.gov681-6100
Gresham (503) www.ci.gresham.or.us661-3000
Estacada (503) www.cityofestacada.org630-8270
Molalla (503) www.cityofmolalla.com829-6855
Damascus (503) www.ci.damascus.or.us658-8545
Banks (503) www.cityofbanks.org324-5112
Beaverton (503) www.ci.beaverton.or.us526-2222
West Linn (503) www.westlinnoregon.gov657-0331
Tri-Met (503) www.tri-met.org238-7433
North Plains (503) www.northplains.org647-5555
River Grove (503) 639-6919 Sandy (503) www.ci.sandy.or.us668-5533
Sherwood (503) www.ci.sherwood.or.us625-5522
Wilsonville (503) www.ci.wilsonville.or.us682-1011
Portland (503) www.portlandonline.com823-4000
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DMV (503) www.odot.state.or.us/dmv945-5000
RESOURCE GUIDE
Tigard (503) www.ci.tigard.or.us639-4171
Portland International Airport (877) www.flypdx.com793-4690
Troutdale (503) www.ci.troutdale.or.us665-5175
AUTO & DRIVER REGISTRATION
Milwaukie (503) www.ci.cityofmilwaukie.org786-7525
Cornelius (503) www.ci.cornelius.or.us357-9112
Tualatin (503) www.tualatinoregon.gov692-2000
King City (503) www.ci.king-city.or.us639-4082
Providence Park (503) www.providenceparkpdx.com553-5400
COUNTY ClackamasCONTACTS
OMSI (503) www.omsi.edu797-4000
Willamette Weekly (503) www.wweek.com243-2122
Legacy Meridian Park (503) www.legacyhealth.org692-1212
Kaiser Permanente Sunnyside (503) www.kaiserpermanente.org813-2000
Regal Cinemas (800) www.regalcinemas.comFANDANGOwfgtitle.com/oregon
ConventionRECREATIONCenter (503) www.oregoncc.org235-7575 Expo Center (503) www.expocenter.org736-5200
Doernbecher Children’s Hospital (503) www.ohsu.edu494-8311
Providence Portland (503) www.providence.org215-1111
Providence St. Vincent (503) www.providence.org216-1234
The Oregonian (503) www.oregonlive.com221-8240
HOSPITALS CONTINUED...
Tuality Forest Grove (503) www.tuality.org357-2173
RESOURCE GUIDE
Legacy Emanuel (503) www.legacyhealth.org413-2200
(503) (503)Taxationwww.co.clackamas.or.us655-8011655-8671
Portland General (800) www.portlandgeneral.com542-8818
Washington (503) (503)Taxationwww.co.clackamas.or.us846-8611846-8741
OHSU (503) www.ohsu.edu494-8311
NATURAL GAS
NW Natural (800) www.nwnatural.com422-4012
Multnomah (503) (503)Taxationwww.co.clackamas.or.us248-3511988-3326
PacificELECTRICITYPower
Legacy Mt. Hood (503) www.legacyhealth.org674-1122
Shriner’s Hospital (503) www.shrinershq.org241-5090
(888) 221 www.pacificpower.net7070
Providence Willamette Falls (503) www.providence.org656-1631
Providence Milwaukie (503) www.providence.org513-8300
Portland International Raceway (503) www.portlandraceway.com823-7223
AdventistHOSPITALSMedical (503) www.adventisthealthnw.com257-2500
Kaiser Permanente Westside (503) www.kaiserpermanente.org813-2000
Mt. Hood Meadows (503) www.mthoodmeadows.com337-2222
Portland Art Museum (503) www.pam.org266-2811
Legacy Good Samaritan (503) www.legacyhealth.org413-4683
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Oregon Zoo (503) www.oregonzoo.com266-1561
TheNEWSPAPERSColumbian (360) www.columbian.com694-3391
Tuality Community (503) www.tuality.org681-1111
TRANSFER STATIONS
Oregon City (503) 657-8151
Portland (503) 823-7770
(503) 526-2257 Clackamas (503) 722-9220
Tualatin (503) 692-2000 West Linn (503) 656-4261
Qwest (800) www.qwest.com244-1111
VOTER ClackamasREGISTRATION
Clackamas Town Center (503) www.clackamastowncenter.com653-6913
Wilsonville (503) 682-1011wfgtitle.com/oregon
Metro Center (503) Portland,6161www.oregonmetro.gov234-3000NW61stAve.OR
Tigard (503) 639-1554
TELEPHONE SERVICE
Cedar Hills Crossing (503) www.cedarhillscrossing.com643-6563
Gresham (503) 618-2373
Columbia Gorge Outlets (503) columbiagorgewww.premiumoutlets.com/669-8060
RECREATION CONTINUED...
Metro South (503) Oregon2001www.oregonmetro.gov234-3000WashingtonSt.City,OR
Woodburn Outlets (888) www.woodburncompanystores.com664-SHOP
Multnomah (503) 248-3720
Moda Center (503) www.rosequarter.com797-9619
BridgeportSHOPPINGVillage (503) www.bridgeport-village.com968-1704
Willamette Jetboat (503) www.willamettejet.com231-1532
WATER BeavertonBUREAU
AT&T (800) www.att.com288-2020
Gladstone (503) 656-5223
Hillsboro (503) 681-6228
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Lloyd Center (503) www.lloydcenter.com282-2511
Clackamas County (503) Sandy,19600www.wmnorthwest.com668-8885SECanyonValleyRd.OR
Pioneer Place (503) www.pioneerplace.com228-5800
Washington (503) 846-5800
(503) 655-8510
Washington Square (503) www.shopwashingtonsquare.com369-8860
Verizon (800) www.verizon.com483-4100
Streets of Tanasbourne (503) www.streetsoftanasbourne.com533-0561
RESOURCE GUIDE
Mall 205 (503) 255-5805
Lake Oswego (503) 635-0265 Milwaukie (503) 786-7525
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