NW Kids Magazine August 2018

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Back to School Issue!

After-School Activities Continuing Education for Adults Resale Shopping for Back to School 2018-19 Family Theater Guide nwkidsmagazine.com

AUGUST 2018

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Contents AUGUST 2018 8 Family Friendly Performance Guide 16 Back to School Resale Shopping 19 After-School Activities Guide 24 Back to School, Again!

28 Get Out & Play: August Events

Bear & Pig, pictured here, are world travelers from Portland-based toy store, Made You Look. Follow @madeyoulookpdx on social media to keep up with all of their adventures!

Photo by JENN BYRNE CREATIVE

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Editor’s Note Do I smell freshly sharpened #2 pencils? While there is still plenty of summer left to enjoy, Back to School is looming just around the bend. For parents, a new school year comes with its own set of emotions and challenges, but as I watch my youngest work through the worries of what 1st grade may bring and my oldest try to think of any possible way to avoid leaving the relative comfort and safety of elementary school (“I’ve heard that some people just go straight from 6th grade to college!”), all of my own Back to Schools of decades past come flooding back as well.

Picture it: Sicily, 1922… (well… Seattle, 1987, but still…) After 7 years in the same nurturing environment, I was headed off to middle school with little more than my brand new set of braces, my yellow Sony Walkman® and the hope that my older siblings had not yet sullied the Brady name before I’d even had a chance to get my huarache sandal in the door. The butterflies in my stomach quieted a bit in the first class of the first day of 7th grade when I met Tori, a blonde whose ability to transform her bangs into a rock-solid, 6” tall fortress of hair is still baffling structural engineers to this day. Tori and I spent the better part of the next 6 years rolling our eyes and making terrible fashion choices together, while also learning a thing or two about life.

While fretting over having cool enough shoes and making a good first impression still exist for today’s kids, they also have the added fear of wondering if they’re safe when they walk through the doors of their schools.

The emotions that come along with knowing that our kids are carrying this burden are nearly too much for my mama heart to bear. I wish that I had an answer to the questions that my kids ask about the grim and inescapable news that floods into their brains from the world at large, but I don’t. My greatest hope is that this changes. In the meantime, the things that I can confidently report having made it to the other side of K-12 education?

1. “Nerds” almost always become the “cool kids” once you’re an adult.

2. Acne can, unfortunately, still exist when you’re 42 years old.

Mary

Cover photography by AMY MCMULLEN PHOTOGRAPHY

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Listings A Renaissance School of Arts and Sciences..26 All Families Surrogacy...................................27 Amy McMullen Photography........................11 Bamboo International School........................11 Beanstalk........................................................14 Bennett Suzuki...............................................23 Childroots......................................................... 3 Church of Scientology....................................31 Circle of Life Surrogacy, LLC...........................31 College Nannies.............................................13 Denim & Frills................................................14 Engineering For Kids......................................11 German International School.......................... 7 K12................................................................... 7 Keys To Life Music..........................................23 Lice Clinics of America...................................31 Little Fruit Farm..............................................31

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Lloyd Center Ice Rink......................................31 Mr. David’s School of Film..............................23 NWCT.............................................................11 NW Surrogacy Center....................................26 OMSI ..............................................................13 Once Upon a Child.........................................14 Oregon Episcopal School...............................12 Owl and the Dove..........................................23 Play Fit Fun.....................................................12 Portland Creative Performing Arts................23 Portland Early Learning Project.....................18 Portland Parks and Rec..................................13 Portland Rock Gym........................................18 Portland Trampoline........................................ 2 Pottery Fun.....................................................31 Saturday Academy.........................................18 Scuola Italiana di Portland............................27

Sensational Play.............................................31 Smallfry..........................................................14 Soccer Shots...................................................32 Spielwerk Toys................................................27 Superkids Resale............................................18 The Children’s Garden (Endeavor Schools)....10 The Kids’ Backyard Store.................................. 2 The Merry Kitchen.........................................27 Tri-County Farms............................................27 Westside Academy........................................18 Yoga Playgrounds..........................................18

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Bravo!

2018-19 Family Friendly Performance Guide

When it comes to raising kids in Portland, it’s hard to narrow down the best aspects. Of course the spring and summer offer endless opportunities for outdoor adventure and exploring, but as we head into fall and winter, local families start looking for indoor activities and events. Thankfully, our beautiful city has no shortage of impressive and inventive family-friendly theater and performance options. Check out our list of what’s to come in the 2018-2019 season!

OBT

Journey Theater Arts Group

Journey Theater Arts Group’s goal is to encourage youth to express their talents and hone their skills so they can take an active role in presenting professional-level youth and community theater. Amazing teachers, mentors and friends welcome everyone no matter where they are in life or what experience they have in theater.

Journey’s professional-quality school-year musicals are exclusively cast with kids ages 8-18. More than 600 area youth conduct 100 performances to bring joy to more than 25,000 ticket holders every year. journeytheater.org

Fall 2018

Beaverton - The Wizard of Oz Portland - Annie Vancouver - The Lion King Jr. East Vancouver – Scrooge: The Musical

Winter 2018

Beaverton – Honk!

Journey Theater Arts Group Portland - Into the Woods Jr. Vancouver – The Adventures of Tom Sawyer East Vancouver – Mary Poppins: The Broadway Musical

Spring 2019

Beaverton – Alice: A Wonder-Full New Musical Portland - A Year With Frog and Toad: Theatre for Young Audiences Version Vancouver: Wrinkle in Time East Vancouver – Godspell Please check website for pricing, dates and locations.

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Northwest Children’s Theater & School

Northwest Children’s Theater and School will produce four Mainstage shows in the 2018-19 season and administers one of the largest theater schools on the west coast with year-round theater classes and camps, as well as professional training and performance opportunities for advanced theater students.

They offer ASL, audio described and sensory friendly showings of each Mainstage show. See website for details. nwcts.org

2018-19 Season

Elephant & Piggie’s We Are In a Play!

Sept 22 - Oct 21 Ages 3 and up

Tenali: The Royal Trickster Apr 20 - May 12 Ages 5 and up Full package is $56 for kids and $72 for adults. You may also buy 3 and 2 show packages.

Mary Poppins Dec 8 - Jan 6 Ages 5 and up

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OBT

Oregon Ballet Theatre

OBT is the largest professional ballet company in Oregon, employing 200 people, and attracting artists from around the globe. Rooted in classical ballet traditions, their repertoire ranges from the classics to contemporary choreographic premieres. obt.org

2018-19 Season Napoli Oct 6 - 13

Director’s Choice Apr 11 - 14

George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker® Dec 8 - 26

The Americans Jun 7 - 15

Cinderella Feb 16 - 23

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Oregon Children’s Theatre

Oregon Children’s Theatre is entering their 31th anniversary season. Through their plays, acting classes and educational outreach, they’ve helped millions of children build confidence, gain new perspectives, and express their creativity.

OCT’s Mainstage shows offer a great introduction to theater arts for families with younger children, while Young Professionals Company offers smaller studio shows aimed at middle school-aged kids and teens.

ASL shows are available for each Mainstage show. See website for details. octc.org

2018-19 Season Ella Enchanted Oct 20 - Nov 18 Ages 6 and up

Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed Jan 19 - Feb 17 Ages 4 and up The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors Mar 2 - Apr 14 All ages Jason and the Argonauts Apr 20 - May 19 Ages 7 and up Diary of a Worm, a Spider, and a Fly May 4 - Jun 2 Ages 4 and up

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Subscribe to 3, 4 or 5 play packages starting at $63, or purchase single play tickets at the box office, on the phone or online.

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Better Than New!

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Simple Steps for Back to School Resale Shopping and Savings by CARMEN RIPLEY-WILSON

Believe it or not, back-to-school shopping is just around the corner! With this particular shopping venture of buying a lot of items at once, finding ways to save is key. One fantastic option is shopping at resale stores. Portland has a multitude of resale shops, including ones that specialize in children’s clothes. These shops hand-select their inventory by considering top-quality items, the season’s needs and customer favorites. You’ll find name-brand clothing at affordable prices so you can make your back-to-school budget go further. Really maximize savings by going through your closets and consigning items for cash, trade or credit! continued on p. 16 NW Kids Magazine | 15

Here are tips for consigning your kids’ outgrown clothing and finding the best pieces at resale stores this month:

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Clean out the closet. As you go through

kiddos’ closets and drawers to see what they will need this school year, put all outgrown clothing, shoes and coats into a bin. Make sure all clothing is freshly washed and shoes are cleaned before taking them to a resale shop.

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Create a list. Write down the types of clothing

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Make a plan. Check your local children’s resale

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Look for items that do double-duty. If

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Spend some time. Resale shops have a

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Take more than one trip. While getting

you need, how many of each to get and the sizes you’re looking for. Trace each child’s foot on a piece of cardboard for easy shoe checks at the store. shops’ websites to find the hours and days they take inventory. This way, the store staff can go through your consignment items while you shop. possible, look for shirts, pants, shoes, etc. that can work for at least two seasons (fall/winter or spring/summer). Here in the Pacific Northwest, items like rainboots and raincoats are necessary most of the year, so be sure to pick up a new set if your kids have outgrown last year’s rain gear.

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Quick tips for consigning or selling used items: 1. All items need to be freshly washed.

2. All items need to be free of excessive wear, stains and damage.

3. Most shops take 1 tub or 2 bags at a time.

4. If you have large gear to consign, call first to make sure it’s something the shop can take or has room for.

wide variety of items. You may need to spend some time searching for the right ones, having your kids try things on and pairing outfits to find those resale gems they’ll love. your fall, winter and spring items in one trip might be convenient, it’s not always practical.

Children outgrow their clothing and shoes very quickly – sometimes before the price tags are even removed. Also, resale shops tend to carry seasonal items, and they frequently receive new inventory.

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Back to school is one of the busiest times of the year for a children’s resale shop.

Shops are bustling with parents bringing things in as well as shoppers looking to score those must-haves. When you visit your neighborhood resale shops, not only will you be saving money but you’ll also be supporting local businesses, helping other parents and protecting the Earth. It’s easy and fun!

Carmen Ripley-Wilson is the owner and founder of Beanstalk. She brings years of sustainable thinking and environmental awareness to the local clothing, toy and gear resale business. With her medical background, she truly cares about the well-being of families and their exposure to quality clothing, toys and gear. For more information, visit beanstalkpdx.com.

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Consignment & Resale Resource Guide Baby to Baby Beaverton babytobabyresale.com

Piccolina

Photograph by BEANSTALK

SE Portland piccolinaresale.com

Rock It! Resell

Back on the Rack

NW Portland (Cedar Mill) rockitresale.com

Hillsboro backontherack.biz

Bella Stella NE Portland bellastellaresale.com

Hoot-n-Annie SW Portland hoot-n-annie.com

Sweetpea’s SE Portland sweetpearesale.com

EDITOR’S PICKS Beanstalk

Smallfry

Beanstalk specializes in contemporary high quality, new and gently used children’s clothes (newborn to 14 youth sizes), shoes, toys and gear at affordable prices.

The shops also offer a selection of handmade items from local artisans.

Just like a garden, the stores change all the time depending on season and new items brought in from local families. You never know what treasures you’ll find at Beanstalk.

3527 NE 15th, 8021 SE Stark beanstalkpdx.com

Carefully curated children’s, women’s and maternity clothing, kids’ books and toys. Check out the online shop for specialty items!

4107 NE Tillamook smallfrypdx.com

Denim & Frills Open for 22 years, Denim & Frills is an upscale children’s resale store, carrying newborn to juniors sizes. Lots of name brand, quality, clothing, toys, furniture, books, and accessories.

10501 NE Hwy 99, Ste. 17, Vancouver, WA denimandfrills.com

Once Upon A Child Boasting 5,000 square feet of baby and kid’s clothing, gear, furniture, books, games, etc… Bring your stuff to sell and get cash on the spot!

11505 NE 4th Plain Rd, Ste D-3, Vancouver, WA onceuponachildvancouverwa.com

SuperKids Resale Consignment Event Consign and shop at the SuperKids Resale event Sep 20-23 (location TBA). This 4 day shopping extravaganza is the best place to buy all your kids back to school clothes, toys or the essentials for your baby.

Shop over 100,000 quality, gently used items while saving 50-90% off retail prices. Consignors earn 65-80% and shop early. New Parents shop Sept 19. Shop and consign our Vancouver sale too Oct 18-21. superkidsresale.com

Village Kids Supply Co. Pre-worn kids fashion benefitting People, Planet and Pets. Infant-teen fashion and a great selection of toys and books. Open daily from 10-6 in the heart of Multnomah Village.

7832 SW Capitol Hwy. villagekidssupply.com

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After-School Activities Guide by KELLEY GARDINER

PORTLAND ROCK GYM

Whether it’s one night a week or five nights a week; academic, sports, or arty, there’s a perfect after school activity for your family. Check out all the fun organizations that run classes, games, and other programs in your neck of the woods!

Academic and STEAM Engineering for Kids Portland Metro These age-appropriate engineering classes demonstrate that experimentation and failure are part of the goal. Kids learn science and math on the way to completing super fun projects. engineeringforkids.com

Mad Science Portland Metro Start up a Mad Science class at your school for an hour of getting kids excited about science, technology, engineering, and math. portland.madscience.org

Saturday Academy Portland Metro High quality SA2U in-school programs run the gamut of STEAM subjects like programming, electronic music, game design, and more. saturdayacademy.org

Scuola Italiana di Portland NW and SW Portland La vita è come fotografia, se sorridi, viene meglio. Life is like a picture; if you smile, it’s better. Smile through these after school programs at Catlin Gabel and at Friendly House in NW Portland, where beginning and intermediate students (ages 7-12) learn practical applications for new Italian language skills. scuola.us continued on p. 20 NW Kids Magazine | 19

General Fun College Nannies+Tutors+Sitters Portland Metro Your kids can chill out at home and do their homework, or the nannies can help you juggle your busy schedule by making sure the kids get to the right place at the right time. collegenannies.com

Hillsboro Parks and Recreation KEYS TO LIFE MUSIC SCHOOL

Hillsboro Hillsboro’s Parks and Recreation department partners with the local school district to create enriching after school programs that currently serve over 4,000 students! hilsboro-oregon.gov

Merry Kitchen NWCT

NE Portland Warm up for fall with cozy German specialties, French delicacies, Greek cuisine, and Spanish tapas. Cooking classes for ages 6-12 are sure to please the palate. themerrykitchen.com

Portland Early Learning Project

PORTLAND EARLY LEARNING PROJECT MR. DAVID’S SCHOOL OF FILM

Portland Metro Their mission is to “empower children, families, and educators to use language—in all its forms—to develop relationships that enrich their personal lives and inspire positive change in the world.” Spanish classes are available at many Portland-area schools. portlandearlylearning.com

Portland Jewish Academy SW Portland Swim lessons, sports, dance, gymnastics, rock climbing—there’s a whole lot to do at Mittleman Jewish Community Center, and it’s all air conditioned. sengel@oregonjcc.org 20 | NW Kids Magazine

NWCT

Portland Parks and Recreation

Mr. David’s School of Film

Portland Metro If your little one goes to school in the Portland Parks and Rec district, there’s almost certainly an affordable after school program nearby. portlandoregon.gov

NE Portland Mr. David’s dual background in elementary education and filmmaking/theater make the perfect combination to guide your kids through making onscreen magic.

Find “hands-on and kid-centered” stop-motion animation, photography, acting, and plain old movie-making. mrdavidfilm.com

Music and the Arts Bennett Suzuki Southwest Portland Suzuki method famously starts kids at the violin as young as two years old, but it’s never too late to start on this beautiful instrument. With Bennett Suzuki, you’ll have your choice of group lessons, private lessons, sibling lessons, or even parent/child. ediebennett.com

Creative Roots NW Portland The creative, emotional, and social needs of your kids are nurtured at Creative Roots, an art-based environment for kids to relax and explore. Art instruction includes sculpture, textile and fiber art, puppetry, and fine art. creativerootspdx.com

Keys to Life Music NE Portland & West Side Keys to Life offers private and group instruction for music, naturally. But they also seek out opportunities to make your kids of all ages well-rounded people and performers, with formal and not-so-formal recitals. keystolifemusic.com

Northwest Children’s Theater Portland Metro You may have seen a play staged

by NWCT, but has your little Meryl Streep taken an acting class? No auditions necessary. Just check the website to see if there’re Drama School classes available at your school. nwcts.org

Oregon Children’s Theater SW Portland and NE Portland When you’re picking up your tickets for Ella Enchanted, check out the after-school offerings from this stalwart local children’s theater. octc.org

Portland Creative Performing Arts Portland Metro Portland Creative Performing Arts hosts an array of music teachers who specialize in voice, piano, guitar, bass, saxophone, flute, piano, and more. portlandcreativearts.com continued on p. 22 NW Kids Magazine | 21

Fit and Physical Naydenov Gymnastics Vancouver Kids love the zipline that heads into foam pit. Parents love the trained instructors and the friendly customer service. ngymnastics.com

North Clackamas Parks & Recreation District Clackamas County Find a plethora of activities like dance and movement, swim, horseback riding, and team sports throughout the North Clackamas service area. ncprd.com YOGA PLAYGROUNDS

Soccer Shots Portland Metro Ready, aim, kick! Little ones from 2-8 can take classes if there’s a program at their school, or otherwise at one of the many public classes offered in parks around town. soccershots.org

Westside Academy Tigard Dance and gymnastics at either recreational or “accelerated” leves include choices from acrobatics, hip hop, ballet, or tumbling, with a little musical theater for the bigger kids. westsideacademy.com

PORTLAND ROCK GYM

Play Fit Fun

Yoga Playgrounds

West Side Whether your kiddo needs a little more physical time, or they’re just the type who won’t stay still, they’ll enjoy playing games and sports with their peers. playfitfun.com

Portland Metro Yoga Playgrounds offers age-appropriate classes at area preschools as well as more traditional yoga for kindergarteners, elementary, and middle schoolers. yogaplaygrounds.net

Portland Rock Gym NE Portland Elementary schoolers learn top-roping and bouldering, while teens get the chance to try out belay skills. portlandrockgym.com 22 | NW Kids Magazine

Kelley Gardiner writes winning copy for Portland’s small businesses when she’s not toting her two boys to farmer’s markets and libraries. kelleygardiner.com.

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EPICODUS

PCC

, l o o h c S o Back t Ag a i n !

by AFTON NELSON

Whether you want to learn a new skill, start your own business, or get a degree; whether you’re available days, nights, or need to learn online, parents can go back to school this fall too. Check out just a few local programs available.

PSU

Metalwood Salvage

Enjoy the flexibility of day, evening or online classes at one of the top 10 most innovative universities in the US. Choose from over 120 majors, minors and concentrations. You’ll do coursework where and when it’s convenient for you, and you’ll earn a respected degree. pdx.edu

Take a two-day course in the basics of MIG wire welding. Learn the fundamentals of technique and machine operation in a fun, exciting and welcoming space. You can use your newfound skills and confidence to create, build and re-purpose materials into useful everyday items. metalwoodsalvage.com

PCC Academic options allow you to get a rewarding job, or earn credits to transfer to a university. As the largest post-secondary institution in Oregon, PCC serves nearly 73,000 full-time and part-time students. New semester starts September 24. pcc.edu

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METALWOOD SALVAGE

The Art of Makeup Learn the art, business, and techniques of professional makeup artistry for film, fashion, bridal, stage and special effects makeup. Gain marketing skills, job placement and ongoing mentorship in a creative learning environment.

Programs, classes and workshops offered are one day to 14 weeks and can be taken for fun or to pursue makeup as a career. Join the upcoming Summer Makeup Camp on Aug 6-9.

Celena Rubin, 503-244-1558 artofmakeup.com

East West College of the Healing Arts Jump-start a successful massage career with an intensive 800-hour program.

You’ll get rigorous academics in the sciences and practical, hands-on experience while preparing for your Oregon massage license. eastwestcollege.com

Need a little support at-home for your back-to-school adventures? Get in touch with local nanny and sitter services for reliable, qualified childcare that will send you straight to the head of the class.

College Nannies + Sitters + Tutors College Nannies + Sitters + Tutors is a mobile app-based service that lets you find nurturing, fun, responsible caregivers. Professionally managed and locally operated, managers get to know your family’s needs as well as they know the trained, background-checked sitters who work for their service. More than child care, you get positive role models who can bring organization and options to your family life. collegesitters.com

Epicodus Gain the skills you need to obtain a great job in the tech industry. Part-time, evening Intro to Programming class runs for 15 weeks. Graduates of the night class are eligible to enroll in a fulltime cohort that includes an internship with a local company and job search help from our staff. hiportland@epicodus.com epicodus.com

Portland Jewelry Academy Gain a strong foundation of skills for a lifetime of rewarding creative work. We work with the local tool and material suppliers so our students learn how to develop relationships with business in the jewelry community. portlandjewelry.academy Afton Nelson is a freelance writer and Portland mother of three boys. Learn more about her at aftonnelson.com.

Care Givers Placement Agency Book on-call nannies for whenever you need a sitter. The “uber of babysitting,” Care Givers’ sitter app lets you find, book and pay your prescreened, professional Care Givers Placement Agency sitter online.

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Get Out and Play!

This month’s local adventures Featured Event

Aug 31-Sep 2

Family Forest Fest in Alsea Family Forest Fest is a 3 day, 2 night camping festival for kids (and parents are invited too). Sleep under the stars, dance to “kindie” bands, free play in the Nature Play Area, try on packs by Deuter, check out tents by Easy Camp, hike, splash in the creek, meet real live Park Rangers, learn how to set up camp with kids and more! This is a great event for families with birth to 10 year old kids. See website for details and ticket sales. familyforestfest.com

Aug 2

Family Fishing Day Even if you’ve never used a hook, rod or reel, learn to fish at Blue Lake Regional Park every Thursday through August 9th with the guys from Get Hooked! Gear is provided and kids under 12 fish for free. Blue Lake Regional Park, 10am-12pm. Free. oregonmetro.gov/calendar/month

Aug 2-4

Polaris Dance Theatre’s Galaxy Dance Festival

GALAXY DANCE FESTIVAL

Galaxy Dance Festival is an annual festival celebrating dance via free performances, classes, and demonstrations on stage.

This 3-day event is for audiences of all ages, and is filled with multiple dance disciplines, regional companies, and classes!

Director Park, 11am-7pm. Free. portlandoregon.gov/parks/article/672961

Please confirm calendar events and performances as scheduling changes may occur.

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or even a comedy improv show. Max Patterson Memorial City Park, see website for times. Free. facebook.com/ events/1732877456792993

Aug 5 SMARTYPANTS

Aug 3

Sensory Arts Drop-In at Smartypants Get ready for some messy, colorful fun in the sunshine with your 2-4 year old.

Every week will feature different sensory stations and materials to explore, as well as creative process-based art projects to try out. No need to sign up in advance, just drop in! Smartypants, 10-11am. $5/child (repeats Aug 10, 24 and 31) smartypantspdx.com

Aug 3

Babywearing International of Portland Playdate Join BWI every Friday in August for a happy hour playdate in NE PDX! Volunteer educators host and are there to help with any questions you might have about carriers. Children of any age are welcome while you get support with your baby carrier or just to connect with other Portland/Vancouver families. Level Beer, 3-4pm. Free. facebook.com/pg/ BWIPDX/events

Aug 3-5

Gladstone Community Festival Join your neighbors for a movie in the park, the Gladstone Parade, the car show, or a pickleball tournament.

Enter the chili cook-off, the watermelon eating contest, or the pie baking contest. Take a walking tour of historic Gladstone; enjoy the family-friendly beer garden; live music; children’s activities

$2 Sunday at OMSI Explore the museum and all permanent exhibits for just $2 per person on the first Sunday of every month! Submarine Tours, Theater and Planetarium shows are also reduced to $5 per person, or less with applicable discounts. OMSI, 9:30am5:30pm. Free. omsi.edu

Aug 7

Daddy Plays The Beatles A family friendly romp through the many phases of The Beatles. Sing, Dance and Clap along to some of the greatest songs ever written. Catered for both little ones and their care givers. Bridge City Kid, 11:30am-12:15pm. Free. bridgecitykid.com/events/ TRI4YOUTH

Aug 11

All Ability Tri4Youth in Beaverton This event is for everyone ages 8-26, with or without disability! Athletes will swim 50 yards, bike 2 miles, and run .5 miles on a fully accessible course, some using adaptive equipment and competing on their own or on a team. Tualatin Hills Athletic Center, opening ceremony at 9am. $35/athlete, or set up a fundraising page to have the fee waived. factoregon.org/calendar/triathlon NW Kids Magazine | 29

OREGON GARDEN

Aug 16

Movies in the Garden in Silverton Doors will open at 7pm and the show (ET) will begin at dusk on the beautiful Garden Green, in the heart of The Oregon Garden.

It’s also a great opportunity to catch a sunset in the Garden!

No outside food or drink, but food and beverages (spirits, wine & beer) will be available for purchase. Well behaved pets on a leash are also welcome! The Oregon Garden, 7-10pm. $2-$4. oregongarden.org/events

Aug 18

Explora el Bosque Sobre el Domo de Lava del Parque Natural Scouters Mountain in Happy Valley Ven y explora el bosque que creció sobre el domo de lava de un volcán extincto en compañía de un naturalista. Este habitat de abetos de Douglas y arces brinda protección y alimento a los mamíferos y aves que anidan en nuestra región. Durante la caminata buscaremos señales de estas interacciones. La clase será guiada en español. Scouters Mountain Nature Park, 10am-12pm. $6/ persona, $11/familia. oregonmetro. gov/parks/nature-education

CHESS FOR SUCCESS

Aug 23

Chess for Success at Director Park Chess for Success is much more than a recreational, after-school club. It’s an intervention and educational support, provided at no cost to families, that closes the achievement gap for economically disadvantaged and minority youth.

Director Park, 10am-2pm. Free. chessforsuccess.org

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Festa Italiana Portland Nonstop Italian inclucing local food, wine/ beer gardens, vendors and entertainment.

Returning to the Festa is Ray Massa’s EuroRhythms, a seven piece band from Ohio.

Local band Mbrascatu will also perform and Elio Scaccio will perform Italian pop, and jazz music. On Thursday, PSU’s Opera will bring Italian Opera to the Piazza. There will also be a grape stomp competition and cannoli eating contest, as well as a Marionette Show and the Princess Theater and Parade.

Pioneer Courthouse Square, 11am-11pm daily. Free entry. festa-italiana.org

Aug 30

Movies in the Garden in Silverton Doors will open at 7pm and the show (Ice Age) will begin at dusk on the beautiful Garden Green, in the heart of The Oregon Garden. It’s also a great opportunity to catch a sunset in the Garden! No outside food or drink, but food and beverages (spirits, wine & beer) will be available for purchase. Well behaved pets on a leash are also welcome! The Oregon Garden, 7-10pm. $2-$4 oregongarden.org/events

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