NW Kids Magazine October 2014

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HARVEST & HALLOWEEN SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE GUIDE PICK OF THE SEASON: OUR TOP 5 FAVORITE APPLES A HISTORIC TOUR THROUGH PORTLAND’S FIVE CORNERS

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Goodbye summer with your long hot days, bright fruits and vegetables, time spent lounging in bathing suits, on boats, trails and in the water. Hello fall with your brilliant colors, crisp air, root vegetables, caramel apples, fires in the fireplace, harvest festivals and cozy sweaters.

Autumn is upon us and we’re ready! As most families do, we look forward to this fun-filled season.

This month we go back in time; NW Kids style with help from local teacher and writer, Katie Boehnlein, who takes us on a historical tour of the five quadrants of Portland (page 12). If you’ve ever walked your neighborhood and wondered what it looked like at the turn of the century, you can learn a little more about it in this issue. And don’t miss our ode to apples. We round up some of our favorites and include a recipe for yummy apple flapjacks on p. 24. Plus, are you researching schools? Now is the time to get started for the 2015-16 school year. Seems unbelievable, but the extra time and earlier open houses make it easier to consider all your options. Check out the Open House Guide for more information.

October brings plenty of opportunities for getting out and enjoying harvest at the many farms and orchards in the Portland area, and more importantly, pumpkins!

Our kids couldn’t be more excited to see the pumpkin bins brimming over at the store because you know what this means; Halloween! If you’re looking for recommendations to make this halloween spook-tacular check nwkidsmagazine.com Eat, drink and be scary, Kelley & Beth

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Contents OCTOBER 2014

8 10 Ways to have a Scream-free Halloween 10 From Ferris Wheels to Fountains: A Historic Tour Through Portland’s Five Corners 14 School Open House Guide 22 Pick of the Season: Our Top 5 Favorite Apples 24 Recipe: Apple-Cinnamon Flapjacks 26 Best of Portland and Beyond: Our Top Picks for Getting Out This Month 30 Harvest Events 32 Found Around Town: Outdoor gear

Cover Photograph courtesy of OREGON HISTORICAL SOCIETY ohs.org

Contents Photograph courtesy of KELLEY SCHAEFER-LEVI NW Kids Magazine | 5

Listings Aadland Dental............................................................7 Bada’s Place................................................................32 Barre3...........................................................................2 Beanstalk....................................................................11 Bella Organic Farm.....................................................11 Bennett Suzuki...........................................................31 Bridges Middle School...............................................25 Catlin Gabel School....................................................21 Cedarwood Waldorf School.......................................21 Clackamas Speech.....................................................11 Dizzy Castle................................................................33 Dr. Pike Dentistry for Children......................................2 Eco Maids...................................................................11 Fazio Farms...................................................................7 French Prairie Gardens.................................................7 German American School..........................................21 GoodTime Chinese School.........................................27 Kruger’s Farm...............................................................7 Laurelwood................................................................29 Legacy Health..............................................................3 Little Fruit Farm Montessori.......................................23 Madison Furniture.....................................................11 Mother NaturAle/PDX EcoMommy...........................29 My MasterPiece Art Studio........................................34 North Portland Orthodontics.....................................33 Northwest Academy..................................................23 Northwest Chinese Academy....................................23 Oregon Children’s Theatre..........................................27 Oregon Episcopal School...........................................20 Oregon Historical Society..........................................31 Oregon Hope Chinese School....................................27 Plumper Pumpkins......................................................7 Portland Aquarium....................................................33 Portland Children’s Dentistry.....................................34 Portland Language Arts............................................25 Portland Montessori..................................................25 Portland Trampoline..................................................35 Propagize...................................................................29 Rasmussen Farms........................................................7 Schoolita Alegria........................................................23 Small Friends School.................................................23 Spielwerk...................................................................29 St Matthew School....................................................25 SunGarden Montessori Children’s House..................25 Sunshine Montessori School.....................................27 Sweet Peas Kidzone...................................................23 The Kids’ Backyard Store............................................35 The Reading Toolkit....................................................33 The Vintage Pearl.......................................................34 Thrift Mouse...............................................................34 Trinity Lutheran School/Portland Lutheran School..20 Vermont Hills Life Center...........................................25 Whole Foods Market..................................................36 World Forestry Center................................................31 World of Smiles..........................................................29 6 | NW Kids Magazine

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10 WAYS TO HAVE A

SCREAM-FREE HALLOWEEN Article and photographs by LAURA JOST

Before parenthood, I loved every Halloween except one spent hosting a Jr. High costume party fraught with bad decisions and tween drama. When our first-born was just a few months old, I gleefully dressed as a pirate, complete with broken tooth and loads of scars and bruises. As I sat and nursed my puffy goldfish, she twirled my faux dreadlocks and seemed happy as a clam. The next year, nothing deterred her from the candy; not smoke, glowing skulls, nor spooky music. I thought that we must just have a super welladjusted kid that would always be in the spirit. Oh, how naïve I was.

On Halloween night when our babe was shy of 3-years-old, one of the first costumes we saw was a man in a hoodie with dark, ghoul eyes out for a jog with his baby. Our Elmo completely lost it. It was a reality check that little kids aren’t always cool with what they see and hear during Halloween. When you have a child who isn’t ready for the skeletons and fake blood, you can’t help but notice the prevalence (and early arrival) of fright-night goods. Protecting kids from the gore can be a challenge, but it can be done. Here’s a few suggestions: 8 | NW Kids Magazine

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Know what bothers your kid. Skipping out on the festivities might be best for your family. If you do give it a try and your kid isn’t having it, there’s no shame in calling it quits.

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Watch where you shop. Halloween goods start hitting shelves before the back to school supplies are gone. If you need to shop with your little, know the location of the Halloween gear and avoid it. Big home hardware or decorating stores are THE WORST when it comes to how up front and center (and gigantic) their offerings are.

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Be brave. Even if you hate animatronic spiders, don’t let your kids see you sweat…or scream…or run.

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Have a plan for when things go awry.

I’ll never forget rounding an innocuous corner to a motion-activated witch who scared the candy apples out of my kiddos. I did the first thing I could think of to diffuse the situation, which luckily worked. Rubbing my bum on her had the kids laughing so hard, they forgot they were scared.

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Do your homework. Read a few books (we liked The Brave Little Witch) or watch a show (“Sesame Street”) to gently prepare.

6

Band together. Find like-minded friends who won’t have kids in scary costumes.

Walking up to a strange door is more tolerable when accompanied by a gaggle of cartoon characters. If you are worried about your child attaching anxiety to your own neighborhood, try a friend’s.

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Be an early bird. Believe it or not, plenty of people have their house lights on and candy bowls ready before dark.

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Pick and choose. If a walkway is too long or a house too dark, keep on going. Avoid blocks where you’ve seen elaborate décor. We all know there will be enough candy in that bag (and in your bowl at home) at the end of the night. If you go to an organized function, know exactly what will happen there. One scary corn maze and all could be lost.

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Have a house party. The best way to control what happens Halloween night is to celebrate at home. You can close out October bobbing for apples, drinking cider, carving pumpkins, playing board games, or making art.

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Re-evaluate. You never know when or if your child will warm up to the idea.

I can’t tell you how shocked I was to have a kid who spent years scared of simple spider rings who now wants to dress as every dead thing in a skirt she can think up.

Laura Jost loves Halloween but hates scary movies. Her favorite costumes of all time were the years she went as a clown and Jessica Rabbit. One of those years was also the most uncomfortable she’s ever been. Have a safe and happy Halloween!

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Council Crest Amusement Park in 1926, 1200 feet above Portland.

Photo courtesy of PdxHistory.com

From Ferris Wheels

to

Fountains:

A Historic Tour through Portland’s Five Corners by KATIE BOEHNLEIN

Before food carts, before Powells, and before bike lanes lined the city like veins, Portland was a different place. It was here that the Chinook nation fished the waters of the great Willamette. Here, settlers planted themselves along the base of the forested Tualatin Mountains and called their place “Stumptown.” Here, businessmen built a downtown glowing with lights and dozens of streetcars. Though the reality of old Portland lies frozen in the past, glimpses of the city’s origins still exist. Join me on an adventure through the streets and wild lands of historic Rose City, uncovering sites that you and your family can still visit today.

Southwest: Settlers first arrived here in the 1830s, finding a home on the banks of the Willamette River at a site then called “The Clearing.” Two of these settlers were Francis Pettygrove and Asa Lovejoy. Searching for a name for the new town, they flipped a coin to decide between their East Coast home cities, Portland or 10 | NW Kids Magazine

Boston, as a namesake. This “Portland Penny,” as it’s called, is displayed at the Oregon Historical Society Museum, recalling Pettygrove’s winning coin toss. You and your family can visit the museum from 10am-5pm and if you are Multnomah County residents, admission is free. The museum is located downtown on the Park Blocks and features many rotating exhibits as well as a permanent collection.

In 1898, Portland still remained a relatively quiet settlement. Curious what their growing city might look like from above, a group of thirty church ministers saddled up their horses and rode into the forested hills above downtown. Arriving two hours later at what is now called Council Crest, they were convinced that this site had once been a place where the native Chinook people had held council and named it as such. From 19071929, Council Crest was also the site of the Council Crest Amusement Park, complete with a rickety wooden roller coaster, Ferris wheel, and miniature railway. Today, you can continued on p. 12

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North:

1934 view of the St. Johns Bridge from the Columbia River Highway.

Photo courtesy of Portland City Archives, Oregon.

visit the sprawling dog park and sloping lawns of Council Crest Park. Whether you arrive by car, bike, foot, or bus, keep your eye out for historic artifacts in the neighborhood such as Benson Bubbler water fountains and old horse hitches imbedded in the concrete sidewalk.

Northwest: Portland soon began to live up to its name as a major port, and a bustling downtown area began to develop along the Willamette River. That area today is called Old Town/Chinatown. Thanks to the Arts, Culture, and History Committee of the district, there is a walking tour of the area (found at oldtownchinatown.org/pdf/ plaquesWalkingTourMap.pdf ) that brings to life the neighborhood’s eclectic and vibrant history. Twenty plaques tell the stories of Jewish merchants making deals, Japaneseowned hotels, and Chinese music filling the streets.

Just across Burnside is the Skidmore Fountain, Portland’s first installation of public art in a town square. Its namesake, Stephen Skidmore, was one of the city’s first inhabitants. Today, the fountain remains a central gathering place for MAX commuters and weekend shoppers at the Saturday Market. After visiting the fountain, catch lunch at 1907 restaurant Dan & Louis’ Oyster Bar, which still sells its famous curbside seafood in pedestrian-only Ankeny Alley.

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St. Johns, officially founded as its own city in 1902, is Portland’s most tangible tie to its small-town roots. Even today, the narrow streets of the neighborhood still feel as they must have 100 years ago when it was annexed

by Portland in 1915. The St. Johns Bridge is the neighborhood’s most iconic landmark, opened in 1931 to replace a ferry that ran between St. Johns and Linnton. Visit the St. Johns Flea Market, open monthly on the second Sunday of the month from 10am-4pm at the St. Johns Event Center. Afterwards, walk along the 1,207 feet of the bridge to feel the bounce of the suspension cables, but don’t look too far over the edge!

It is said that Cathedral Park now stands at one of Lewis & Clark’s landing spots along the Willamette River in 1805. Located directly below the St. Johns Bridge, the park had also been a gathering place for many native tribes in their search for fish. Today, the park particularly commemorates the area’s history as a plywood and iron manufacturing center along the Willamette River. A metal art installation there tells the story of the pre-1910 Portland Manufacturing Company.

Visit Cathedral Park on a misty fall day to enjoy beautiful autumn color and the cathedral-like arches of the bridge above.

Northeast: Founded in 1915 as a neighborhood elementary school, the Kennedy Elementary School was a fixture of Northeast Portland’s

Students standing in front of Kennedy Elementary School in 1917. Photo courtesy of McMenamins.

Alberta neighborhood for many decades.

At the time of its opening, the school was fairly remote; families living beyond 42nd Avenue lived without electricity, water, sewer or telephones. Twenty years after the school closed its doors in 1975, two McMenamins brothers bought the building, turning it into a gem of Portland history and a premier lodging and dining location. Make sure to wander the halls to take in all the school-related artwork and intact classroom signs before you sit down to a movie in the school’s old gym or a meal in one of the many restaurants.

In 2013, Metro proudly unveiled a newly improved sandy beach on the banks of the Columbia River. Broughton Beach was named after Lieutenant William Broughton, an officer of the British Navy in the late 1700s. He was the first European to explore the east end of the Columbia River as part of Captain George Vancouver’s expedition.

Broughton Beach is becoming a popular destination for swimmers, picnickers, and walkers, located just north of the Portland Airport at 4356 NE Marine Drive. A spacious parking lot offers both bathroom and boat launch facilities, but don’t forget your $5 parking fee.

Southeast: The tallest peak in Southeast, Mt. Tabor, has a fiery history. Standing at 636 feet, it is part of a network of dormant volcanoes in the area including Rocky Butte, Powell Butte, and Kelly Butte. Though it has been dormant for 300,000 years, visitors should look for where the mountain’s volcanic rock has been exposed, adjacent to the park’s main parking lot and amphitheater. The rock face is fenced off, but visitors can still touch pumice that has fallen onto the ground. Park-goers of all ages will find their niche at Mt. Tabor: walk amidst Narnia-like lampposts on the hiking trails, picnic on the spacious green spaces, or enjoy a bustling playground. On Wednesdays, the park is closed to motor vehicles, inviting cyclists and hikers alike to wander the meandering streets.

My favorite graves at Lone Fir Cemetery, dating back to 1885, can barely be deciphered below this imposing Bigleaf Maple tree.

Lone Fir Cemetery, founded in 1846 in the Buckman/Laurelhurst neighborhood, is Portland’s oldest public burial ground. From its famous inhabitants (city-founder Asa Lovejoy) to its reputation as an unofficial arboretum, Lone Fir Cemetery is one of the city’s most prized historical sites. Stroll along paved pathways that Figure 8 around the park or meander amidst the graves. What’s the oldest grave you can find? Can you find gravestones covered by grass or trees? Take one of the monthly guided tours (second Saturday of each month from 10am-noon) or register for Halloween’s annual Tour of Untimely Departures, starting at 5:00 pm.

Tickets for this event range from $5 to $10 and can be found at TicketsWest.com.

Many thanks to Mary Hansen of the City of Portland Archive & Records Center; Tim Hills, historian for McMenamins; Laura O. Foster; and the Oregon Historical Society for their expert assistance with this article.

Katie Boehnlein is a teacher and writer living in Portland, OR where you can find her exploring the beautiful natural areas of the Rose City by foot and by bike. She grew up exploring the parks and staircases of Southwest Portland, which fueled her passion for local history. You can follow Katie’s musings of urban exploration on her blog “In the Midst,” which can be found at kboehnlein.wordpress.com.

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SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE GUIDE BRIDGES MIDDLE SCHOOL

CATLIN GABEL SCHOOL

CEDARWOOD WALDORF SCHOOL

ADDRESS

716 NE Marine Drive, Portland

8825 SW Barnes Road, Portland

3030 SW 2nd Avenue, Portland

PHONE

(503) 688.2922

(503) 297.1894

(503) 245.1477

WEBSITE

bridgesms.org

catlin.edu

cedarwoodschool.org

DESCRIPTION

Bridges Middle School provides a creative and focused setting for students who benefit from small class sizes and individualized instruction.

Catlin Gabel is a progressive, independent day school which emphasizes dedicated teaching, caring relationships, a challenging curriculum, and community service.

Cedarwood brings Waldorf education to life and instills a love for learning. Our curriculum weaves together the arts, academics and movement, with a reverence for the developing child.

OPEN HOUSE

October 23, 10am

November 2, 1pm-5pm

January 24, 10am-1pm March 7, 10am-1pm

GRADE RANGE/ AGE RANGE

5th-8th grade

PreK-12th grade

Parent Child, PreK-8th grade

FULL-DAY KINDY

N/A

Yes

Yes

MAX ENROLLMENT

N/A

756

340

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

9:1

7:1

15:1

BEFORE/AFTER SCHOOL CARE

No

Yes

Yes

RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION

No

None

None

TUITION RANGE

$17,400 annually

$20,100-$26,990 annually

$7,000-$11,500 annually

FINANCIAL AID

Yes

Yes

Yes

Progressive and experiential learning.

Waldorf based curriculum.

TEACHING METHOD Individualized instruction for learning disabilities.

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SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE GUIDE GERMAN AMERICAN SCHOOL OF PORTLAND

GOODTIME LITTLE CHINESE SCHOOL FRUIT FARM MONTESSORI

NORTHWEST ACADEMY

3900 SW Murray Boulevard, Beaverton

15285 NW Central Drive, Portland

16445 SW Melinda Street, Beaverton

1130 SW Main Street, Portland

(503) 626.9089

(503) 616.5585

(503) 521.8603

(503) 223.3367 x104

gspdx.org

goodtimechinese school.org

littlefruitfarmmontessori nwacademy.org .com

The German American School of Portland’s curriculum is the basis for a well-rounded, global education that cultivates curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking. Our students develop and maintain fluency in both German and English.

Chinese Immersion preschool and kindergarten. We take a step-by-step approach that develops students’ Chinese in listening, speaking, reading and writing.

Quality home preschool, experienced devoted A.M.I. teacher, low student ratio, safe wholesome learning environment, indoor/ outdoor activities, ages 2-6.

Northwest Academy is committed to inspiring students to discover their intellectual and artistic voices in a creative atmosphere fueled by constructive challenge.

October 28, 5:30pm January 25, 10am

November 19, 9am-10am December 17, 9am-10am

October 11, 10am-12pm

Oct. 7, Nov. 4, Dec. 2, Jan. 6, May 5, 1-2:30pm; High school Oct. 2, Nov. 6, Dec. 4, Jan. 8, May 7, 1pm-2:30pm

PreK-5th grade

3-years old and up

2-10 years old

6th-12th grade

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

250

113

16

250

9:1

10:1

8:1

5:1

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

N/A

N/A

No

None

$9,960-$12,900 annually

Call for more information.

$425-$1000 monthly

$18,000-$19,800 annually

Yes

Yes

No

Yes

German Immersion

Student centered immersion Chinese program.

Montessori

Progressive, independent school partnering academics/ arts.

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SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE GUIDE NORTHWEST CHINESE ACADEMY

OREGON EPISCOPAL SCHOOL

OREGON HOPE CHINESE SCHOOL

ADDRESS

8565 SW BeavertonHillsdale Highway, Beaverton

6300 SW Nicol Road, Portland

4010 NW Kaiser Road, Portland

PHONE

(503) 546.3455

(503) 768.3115

(971) 226.7240

WEBSITE

nwchineseacademy.org oes.edu

oregon-hope.org

DESCRIPTION

NWCA provides fulltime, true Mandarin language and cultural immersion education with accelerated English to develop all students’ highest potential.

OES offers an inquirybased education, where open minds may inquire, explore, and grow in order to succeed in a global community.

OHCS provides Saturday Chinese classes, Mandarin Kids Preschool and Kindergarten, Summer Camp, and After-School Chinese program.

OPEN HOUSE

Oct. 25, 10am-12pm Jan. 10, 10am-12pm Jan. 15, 9:30am-11am Feb. 21, 10am-12pm

October 15, 6pm-8pm October 26, 1pm-4pm

October 15

GRADE RANGE/ AGE RANGE

PreK (age 3) Middle School

PreK-12th grade

PreK-8th grade

FULL-DAY KINDY

Yes

Yes

Yes

MAX ENROLLMENT

180

870

100

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

10:1

7:1

5:1 and 12:1

BEFORE/AFTER SCHOOL CARE

Yes

Yes

Yes

RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION

No

Independent with Episcopal roots

No

TUITION RANGE

$6,255-$13,940 annually $15,151-$28,000 annually

$155-$1,100 monthly

FINANCIAL AID

Yes

Yes

No

Inquiry-based

Chinese Immersion

TEACHING METHOD Chinese Language Immersion

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SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE GUIDE PORTLAND LANGUAGE ARTS

PORTLAND LUTHERAN SCHOOL

THE PORTLAND MONTESSORI SCHOOL

ST. MATTHEW CATHOLIC SCHOOL

10180 NW Brady Lane, Portland

740 SE 182nd Avenue, Portland

4911 NE Couch Street, Portland

221 SE Walnut Street, Hillsboro

(971) 506.8838

(503) 667.3199

(503) 688.2992

(503) 648.2512

portlandlanguagearts. com

portland-lutheran.org

portlandmontessori.org

stmatthewschool hillsboro.com

Chinese immersion daycare and after school care. Focused on delivering a high quality program that develops the whole child through strong academics, music, art, physical education and play. After school offers pickup at nearby schools. Call for details.

Portland Lutheran is academically rigorous and engaging with programs that inspire creativity, critical thinking, faith, and values to help build a foundation for achievement.

The Portland Montessori School guides each child’s joyful quest to reach his or her intellectual, spiritual, social and emotional potential within a diverse, nurturing learning community as we adhere to the Montessori principles of the Association Montessori Internationale.

United as a community of faith, St. Matthew Catholic School nurtures the heart and mind of every student to live, learn, and serve with the compassion of Christ.

ctober 18, O 11am-2pm

February and April.

See website for dates and times.

January 31, 10am–2pm

ovember 2, N 9am-1:30pm

PreK: 18 mon-5 yrs After school: 5-12 years

PreK-8th/College Prep High School

2.5-12 years old

PK3, PK4, K-8th grade

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

16

400

180

300

5:1

15:1

10:1

17:1

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

N/A

Lutheran

N/A

Catholic

$395-$995 monthly

$1,785-$9,220 (Personalized Tuition)

$6,480-$9,185 annually

$4,750-$6,900 annually

No

Yes

Yes

Yes

Combination of traditional, Montessori and Reggio.

Academically rigorous and engaging.

Montessori

Whole Child Education

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SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE GUIDE SCHOOLITA ALEGRIA (BILINGUAL PRESCHOOL)

SMALL FRIENDS SCHOOL

SUNGARDEN MONTESSORI

ADDRESS

1814 NE 33rd Avenue, Portland

7475 SW Oleson Road, Portland

2284 Long Street, West Linn

PHONE

(503) 288.5574

(503) 388.2266

(503) 655.2609

WEBSITE

schoolita-alegria.com

smallfriendsschool.com

sungardenmontessori. org

DESCRIPTION

Opened in 1995, focuses on Spanish as a second language.

Structure and discipline follows along Montessori/Reggio Emilio/Waldorf lines.

Small Friends is a developmentally appropriate environment where children explore, create, observe, experiment and collaborate to construct their own understanding.

SunGarden Montessori nurtures the joyful development of the whole child through AMI Montessori education, for children ages 2 ½ -6.

OPEN HOUSE

Open to any date Monday thru Friday, 8am-4pm

PreK: February 5, 7pm Kindergarten: March 5, 7pm

October 26, 11am-1pm

GRADE RANGE/ AGE RANGE

3-5years old

3-6 years old

2 ½-6 years old

FULL-DAY KINDY

Yes

No

Yes

MAX ENROLLMENT

10

88

50

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

10:1-2

4:1

10:1

BEFORE/AFTER SCHOOL CARE

Yes

No

Yes

RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION

None

None

No

TUITION RANGE

$575-$800 monthly

$165-$425 monthly

$625-$860 monthly

FINANCIAL AID

Yes

No

Yes

Play-based, developmentally appropriate curriculum.

Montessori Children’s House

TEACHING METHOD Montessori/Waldorf/ Reggio Emilio mix

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SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE GUIDE SUNSHINE MONTESSORI

SWEET PEAS PRESCHOOL

TRINITY LUTHERAN SCHOOL

VERMONT HILLS LIFE CENTER ST. ANDREWS PRESCHOOL

4845 SW Murray Road, Beaverton

15320 NW Central Drive, D12, Portland

5520 NE Killingsworth, Portland

3228 SW Sunset Boulevard, Portland

(503) 644.1466

(971) 533.5252

(971) 288.6403

(503) 452.8633

sunshine-montessori. com

sweetpeaskidzone.com

TrinityPortland.org

vhflc.org

Serving the community since 1995, owner operated, well established with a consistent staff, reasonable rates, spacious and clean on a 1 acre lot.

Our goal is to create a safe foundation, where learning is fun, imagination flows, and creativity is encouraged.

Trinity Lutheran School exists to develop students who are: empowered by Christ’s love. Trinity Students engage in academic rigor to be life-long learners and serve others.

Enriching the lives of children through promotion of selfesteem. We respect each child’s unique ability to experience wonder and challenge.

October 3, 7pm

Call to schedule

October 16, 10am-2pm February 26, 6:30pm-8pm

By appointment and community events; held regularly

2 years through Kindergarten

2.5-11 years old

PreK-8th Grade

Infant (6 weeks)- PreK

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

120

45

300

71

Toddler 5:1 PreK-Kindergarten 10:1

7:1

16:1

Infants/Toddlers 4:1 PreK 10:1

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

No

None

Lutheran

Not at this site

$875-$975 monthly

Varies

$2,271.50-$6,489 annually

PreK $880/mo Infant/Toddler $1090/mo PT and variable rates available

No

Yes

Yes

Yes

Montessori

Collaboration

Play-based Learning

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Photograph by ERIK LEVI

Pick of the Season: Our Top 5 Favorite Apples by KELLEY SCHAEFER-LEVI

Some people love berries and stone fruit for picking, canning and baking, but my family are bonafide apple enthusiasts. Each year we await the beginning of harvest season, gather our baskets and head to far and near orchards to pick the season’s best.

We also love cider and rarely let a season pass where we don’t press our own. There are many varieties of apple to choose from beyond the Fuji, Granny Smith and Galas you see regularly in the grocery store. Several rare varieties are gaining in popularity—and we couldn’t be happier because these lesser-known beauties all have their own flavorful qualities that make them worth the try. Some are excellent eaten alone, others are amazing paired with ingredients for baking, and just about any of them are fantastic for cider. Larger apples don’t always equal more juice or more flavor. Explore new varieties to see which ones interest you. A great place to start is at Portland’s many farmers markets, local, Oregon grower supported grocers or at Portland Nursery’s Annual Apple Tasting Event (Weekends, Oct. 10-19th). Here are five of our favorites.

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Crimson Crisp A newer kid on the block, having made its debut in the 1990s, this sweet apple has a full-bodied flavor and is as hard and crisp as it is dense. It’s a great out-of-hand eater and fun to eat.

Mountain Rose Kids love the Mountain Rose for its pink flesh!

A crisp and tart beauty, The Mountain Rose is great for salads and for adding a “wow” factor to any platter.

Mutsu All-purpose variety. A mainstay in Japan, this apple is perfect for juice and as a baker.

Yummy in pancakes (see recipe on p. 24).

Great out-of-hand eater if you like tart, lightly spiced apples. Introduced in the US in 1930.

Rubinette A big favorite for its taste and texture, definitely a contender for best out-of-hand eater. Great juicer. Can keep 1-2 months refrigerated.

Tsugaru

Lunch box apples never looked this good.

The Tsugaru is a sweet and crisp, juicy and mild medium-sized variety. A mainstay in Japan for decades and introduced in the US in the 1970s.

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Apple-Cinnamon Flapjacks by JENNIFER BRYMAN

One of my favorite things about picking apples in the fall is seeing my kids light up when they get to eat the apples straight off the tree! After, we’ll head into the kitchen to come up with some culinary creations using their freshly picked fruit. These warm apple pancakes are delicious with just about any type of apple, give them a try with the tart and delicately spiced Mutsu variety.

6 Servings (2 pancakes per serving)

YOU WILL NEED: 1 ½ cups whole wheat flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon sea salt 1 ½ cups milk

1 large egg 3 tablespoons brown sugar 2 tablespoons oil 1 medium apple, peeled and finely diced (about 1 cup)

MAKE IT:

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In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.

In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, egg, brown sugar, and oil until the sugar has mostly dissolved. Pour into the dry mixture, and whisk until just combined.

Gently fold in the apples to evenly distribute throughout the batter.

Warm a large, lightly greased nonstick skillet over medium heat. Pour ¼ cup of batter per pancake into the pan. Cook until bubbles begin to form on the top and the bottom of the pancake is golden brown. Flip each pancake, and cook until done, about 1 more minute. Repeat the process with remaining batter.

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Kids in the Kitchen: Take the opportunity with this recipe to show your kids the difference between a dry measuring cup (which will be used to measure the flour) and a liquid measuring cup (which will be used to measure the milk). Get your little ones involved by whisking the batter and folding in the apples. Older kids can help pour the batter into the warm pan and flip the pancakes. Parents may want to try more sophisticated add-ins as you begin to cook the second half of the batter, such as finely diced crystallized ginger or chopped pecans.

Jennifer Bryman is Co-Founder of The Heart’s Kitchen, a boutique consulting organization based in Portland, Oregon.

For more great recipes and information visit, theheartskitchen.com

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Best of Portland and beyond OUR TOP PICKS FOR GETTING OUT THIS MONTH

OCTOBER

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September 27 - October 26 SHERLOCK HOLMES

Magnifying glass; check.

Headcoat; check. Bring your sleuthing skills and love of illusion as the “world’s most famous detective” comes to life in the premiere adaptation of Sherlock Holmes. Performances at 11am and 3pm on Saturday and Sundays through October 26. For ticket information, please visit nwct.org

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October 4 & 5 LINCOLN CITY FALL KITE FESTIVAL

Watch as colorful kites of all shapes and sizes take over the beach and skies of Lincoln City. Free kids’ kite making workshop, parade, special performances by featured fliers and so much more. Held on the beach in the center of LC at the D-River Way; 10am-4pm, free. oregoncoast.org

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October 4 & 5 BIRDFEST

Join the friends of Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge in Ridgefield, WA as they celebrate the 15th Annual Birdfest: a celebration of the sights and sounds of fall migration. Participate in a bird parade, watch an Audubon live bird show or take part in a traditional Salmon Bake. Canoe paddles, story-telling, music and more. ridgefieldfriends.org/birdfest/

Photograph courtesy of JIM CRUCE

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

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October 11 NO! GO! YELL!

The Tulen Center in SW Portland is offering a low cost kids selfdefense class on Saturday, October 11th, from 1-2:30pm, for kids 6-11 years old for $15. Scholarships are available. For more information and to sign up, please visit tulencenter.com

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October 25 & 26 HOWLOWEEN AT THE ZOO

Educational and fun! The zoo provides a safe setting for this Halloween tradition, where costumed trick-or-treaters learn about wildlife in a scavenger hunt through the zoo. Free with zoo admission, 10am-3pm. oregonzoo.com/events

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October 25 November 23 IVY & BEAN: THE MUSICAL

Ivy & Bean fans unite! Now is your chance to see this magnetic duo live in action. Based on the bestselling series by author, Annie Barrows, Ivy and Bean has fans reading and giggling for hours.

Join OCT for the Oregon premiere at Newmark Theater weekends through November 23rd. octc.org

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October 25 VILLAINS IN THE VILLAGE

Spooktacular fun for the whole family!

Join Portland’s own Maleficent, Cruella, the Red Queen & Hook with special guests Snow White and Cinderella for a costume contest, 1,000 pound pumpkin unveiling, music & games. 1-4pm, Center Court. bridgeport-village.com

Remember to check the NW Kids online calendar for dozens more outings and activities each day.

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Photographs courtesy of BELLA ORGANIC

Harvest Events ALL OCT BELLA ORGANIC - SAUVIE ISLAND FALL HARVEST FESTIVAL This year’s maze spans over 7 acres and is inspired by “Jake and the Neverland Pirates.”

Other farm fun will include hay ride tours, costume contests, cider pressing and special entertainment by Radio Disney.

Not all activities are available on weekdays.

Please check the website for more details and daily maze hours. Maze prices: $5-15 for a combo pass; free for 5 and under. bellaorganic.com EZ ORCHARDS - SALEM HARVEST FEST Celebrate fall harvest all month long with corn mazes, pumpkin picking, tractor and pony rides, tasty treats and more! $3-7, check website for times. ezorchards.com/harvestfest FAZIO FARMS - SAUVIE ISLAND CORN MAZE 3rd generation farmers know how to do it right. Check out Portland’s most challenging corn maze with 20-foot walls and no dead ends! Also enjoy tractor rides, a ferris wheel, bouncy slide and mechanical swing. $5-8, kiddos 5 and under free. faziofarms.com FRENCH PRAIRIE GARDENS - ST. PAUL PUMPKIN PATCH People travel from all over to witness the fun of Pigtucky Derby, not to mention the endless list of activities! Pumpkin patch, pig races, mazes, hayrides, pig barrel train rides, tire piles, sling shots, an obstacle course and so much more. New this year: free admission 30 | NW Kids Magazine

and free parking on weekends. 10am-5pm, closed on Mondays. fpgardens.com KRUGER’S FARM - SAUVIE ISLAND Acres of pumpkins, thousands of caramel apples and hundreds of free hayrides happen every weekend at Kruger’s during Harvest. Check out the evening Cabaret corn maze, a night-time carnival with live music, fire dancers and outdoor movies, or visit during the day for pony rides, face-painting, maze-walking, colorful gourds and fresh autumn produce. krugersfarmmarket.com PLUMPER PUMPKINS - NW PORTLAND PUMPKIN PATCH Come on down and pick pumpkins, go on a hay ride, participate in rubber duck races, bowl and fling pumpkins, and ride ponies! $6-10, kids 0-1 free, 9am-5:30pm. plumperpumpkins.com PUMPKIN PATCH - SAUVIE ISLAND Portland’s original cornfield maze ventures into its 16th season on beautiful Sauvie Island. Jump on a free pumpkin picking hayride, eat some caramel apples and be sure to stop by the “Big Red Barn.” Two maze options available: scary and non-scary. $5-17 for the mazes, Sun-Thurs 10am-6pm, Fri-Sat 10am-10pm. portlandmaze.com RASMUSSEN FARMS - HOOD RIVER PUMPKIN FUNLAND Candy for your eyeballs. Watch as the entire farm is transformed into a harvest wonderland using pumpkins, gourds, and other greenhouse vegetables. Corn maze, u-pick pumpkins, fall veggies, fruit and of course, pumpkin bowling! Free! 9am-5pm. rasmussenfarms.com

OCT 10-12 & 17-19 PORTLAND NURSERY 27TH ANNUAL APPLE TASTING Celebrate fall with apple and pear tastings, cider demos, local food vendors, live music and a kids tent. Free, 10am-5pm. portlandnursery.com

OCT 17-19 HOOD RIVER HARVEST FESTIVAL Enjoy a fun filled day of arts & crafts, music, delicious food, kids’ zone, and an abundance of local pears, apples, pumpkins and berries. Kids 12 and under free, adults $6. hoodriver.org/eventsfestivals/chamber-events/harvestfestival

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Kids’ Lightweight Rain Boots by Bog at Clogs N More, $50 clogsnmore.com

Berry Pure Wool Winter Bonnet Hat by Beek, $32 etsy.com

Hatley Winter Forest Rain Coat at Black Wagon, $50 blackwagon.com

FOUND Kids’ Alfie Hat at Flipside Hats, $29 flipsidehats.com

around Town

Child Roo Moccasin

by Soft Star Shoes, $38 softstarshoes.com

Baby Capilene® 3 Midweight Set at Patagonia, $50 patagonia.com

North Face Toddler Mitt, $30 thenorthface.com

Pendelton Chief Joseph Knit Layette Set, $129 pendleton-usa.com

Toysmith Monster Umbrella at Childs Play, $10 childsplayportland.com

SmartWool Wintersport Fox Socks at REI, $16 rei.com

Insulated Winter Overalls at Hanna Andersson, $69 hannaandersson.com

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