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More outdoor fun Free lunch = happy kids coming soon! Without the safety net of feder- The Portland Children’s ally funded school meals, many Museum has broken ground on children spend their summer days Outdoor Adventure – a new exhibit battling hunger. To help, the Sum- that will transform 1.3 acres of mer Food Service Program provides land around the museum into a free lunch (and breakfast, at some year-round outside play space. The sites) to children from 1-18 years all-weather, all-seasons exhibit will old. The program operates at play- include trails, ravines, a campsite, grounds, parks, community centers meadow, creek and more. Slated to and other kid-friendly venues open in spring 2014, it represents throughout Oregon. All kids are the museum’s largest capital expan- welcome, and many sites also host sion since moving to Washington games, arts and crafts and other Park in 2001. Learn more at activities. Learn more at summer- portlandcm.org. foodoregon.org.

Children experience many of the same types of Cool tunes for sleeping disturbances as adults – from apnea Johnson Creek to restless leg syndrome and beyond – but now they have their own Sleep Medicine Clinic at A gaggle of local children’s Randall Children’s Hospital at Legacy Emanuel. musicians have created Songs for Johnson Creek, a collection of tunes Help for sleepless kids to benefit the Johnson Creek Randall Children’s Hospital has Watershed Council. Songsters from RENDERING BY MAYER/REED, COURTESY OF PORTLAND CHILDREN’S MUSEUM opened a Sleep Medicine Clinic The Alphabeticians to Tallulah’s just for kids. Twenty-five percent of Daddy to Cat Doorman and others The Portland Children’s Museum Outdoor Ad- venture exhibit is slated to open in spring 2014. children ages 1-5 and more than 40 sing songs such as “Let’s Go Take a percent of children ages 8-10 experi- Peek at the Creek” and “Run Fish ence some type of sleep disturbance, Run,” many written especially for Hug a tree, set a record? according to the hospital’s the collection. Download the announcement. The Center is at collection ($8) or learn more at No, it’s not an episode of 501 N Graham St. Learn more at johnsoncreek.bandcamp.com. Portlandia! At 2 pm July 20, local legacyhealth.org/kidssleep. tree lovers will gather at Washington Park’s Hoyt Arboretum to try to set a Guinness World Record for the most Host a foreign exchange people simultaneously hugging student trees in one place at one time. Visit hoytarboretum.org for details and Hosting a foreign exchange stu- to sign up. dent can enrich your family’s life in many ways, whether you open your home for a few weeks or an entire school year. Be safe: COVER ART BY MARTY URMAN Check your car seats Azumano International is seeking families to host Japanese Have your car seat(s) checked students for short- and long-term Kids love art? Make a and get tips on using car seats prop- stays, with stipends available to video, win prizes! erly at these FREE events: July 20, offset costs. For details, contact Local kids ages 8-18 are invited 10 am-noon, Kohl’s Clackamas, Sylvia Groce (503-260-8569, to submit videos with the theme 8500 SE Sunnyside; and August [email protected]). “Love for the Arts” or “Why the 17, 10 am-noon, Kohl’s Gateway, AFS Intercultural Programs is Arts are Important” to a contest 10010 NE Halsey. No appointment seeking families to host high school sponsored by Young Audiences of necessary. Call 503-494-3735 or visit exchange students from more than Oregon & SW Washington. The ohsu.edu (search “Kohl’s Car Seat 90 countries in August and Septem- contest runs through Aug. 15, with July”) for more information. ber. Call Shaun (503-419-9509) or prizes of $100, $200 and $350. visit afsusa.org to learn more. Learn more at ya-or.org.

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New yoga program for earn badges and prizes by participat- kids with special needs ing in activities related to nutrition, cooking, gardening, farming, food Many children with physical, processing and more. cognitive, behavioral and other The market runs every Sunday types of challenges benefit from the from 11 am-4 pm at SE 92nd and relaxation, controlled movement, Foster. Grown-ups can sign kids imagination and joy yoga practice up for Food Scouts during market provides. That’s why Imagination hours. For more information, visit Yoga crafted a yoga curriculum lentsfarmersmarket.org. especially for students with special needs. Hillsboro Schools has begun implementing the program in its Parent Education special education classes. The classes Baby Signing. This three-part also are available to individuals parent-infant workshop covers the and small groups. Learn more at basics of baby sign language. imaginationyoga.com. July 16, 23 & 30. Bring your baby (0-12 months old). FREE; registration Tears of Joy Theatre gets required. Beaverton Library, new digs 12375 SW 5th. 503-350-3600. beavertonlibrary.org Portland’s iconic puppet com- pany will hit the stage at Imago Find more parent education opportuni- Theatre (17 SE 8th) after 20 years of ties and parent support groups at wowing audiences at Portland Cen- metro-parent.com. ter for the Performing Arts. The new space boasts free parking, nearby family-friendly dining spots and other advantages for audiences and the company. Learn more at tojt.org.

Kids ages 5-12 get tokens for Kids, be a Food Scout! fresh produce and plants – plus Food Scouts is the latest farmers opportunities market-based program designed to to earn badges and prizes while engage kids in making good food learning about choices. Hosted by Zenger Farm wholesome food and nutrition – at the Lents International Farmers through Zenger Market, the program gives kids from Farm’s Food Scouts program 5-12 years old $2 in tokens to spend at Lents Interna- on fresh vegetables, fruit or food- tional Farmers Market.

producing plants. Scouts also can DUEKER PHOTO BY EMILY

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Summer and reading go hand in hand. A good book can travel with you or take you on exciting adventures from the comfort of your own backyard. What’s more, Cool it’s fun, it’s free, and it helps kids avoid the dreaded “summer brain drain.” To help you build excitement around summer reading at your home, we asked Summer the true experts – local youth librarians – to recommend their favorite new books for kids of all reading levels. We hope their picks will inspire your family to add some new favorites to your repertoire. Our reviewers, noted at the end of each review, are Wilsonville Public Library’s Steven Engelfried (SE), Multnomah County Library’s Jacqueline Partch (JP), Mil- waukie Ledding Library’s Jessalynn Gale (JG), Fort Vancouver Regional Library’s Reads Sue Barrows (SB), and the children’s library crew at Cedar Mill Community Library The best new books (CM). for kids of all ages Here’s what they recommend this summer. By Metro Parent staff

PiCTurE BooKS (Ages 2 to 5) EArly rEAdErS (Ages 5 to 8)

One Gorilla by Anthony Browne (Candlewick Press, Rump: The True Story of Rumpelstiltskin by Liesl 2013) Shurtliff (Alfred A. Knopf, 2013) Simple yet sophisticated, this book takes count- When Rump is born, his mother murmurs only

ing stories to a new level with vibrant, realistic part of his name before she dies. This sympathetic IMAGE COURTESY OF ALFRED A KNOPF illustrations of primates. Browne shows the tale with more than one humorous moment pro- variations in each species, ending with a familiar vides the backstory for a classic fairy tale character

IMAGE COURTESY OF CANDLEWICK PRESS member of the family – us! (JG) who turns into an unlikely hero. (SB)

Nighttime Ninja by Barbara DaCosta, illustrated Benjamin Bear in Bright Ideas! by Philippe Cou- by Ed Young (Little, Brown, 2013) dray (Toon Books, 2013) Action, mystery and humor combine as a The humor builds with few words and plenty of dark-clad Ninja – depicted in dramatic cut-paper visual gags in this short graphic novel. Each page illustrations – sneaks through a house after mid- is its own short story, with Benjamin Bear and the night. A surprise ending makes this an especially other animals taking turns outsmarting each other. fun family read. (SE) (JG) IMAGE COURTESY OF TOON BOOKS

Building Our House by IMAGE COURTESY OF LITTLE, BROWN Scaredy Squirrel Goes Camping by Melanie Watt Jonathan Bean (Farrar Straus Giroux, 2013) (Kids Can Press, 2013) Based on the author’s own childhood, this de- Humor prevails in this tale of Scaredy Squirrel, tailed story of the construction of a house will be who decides to forgo the actual camping experi- fascinating for kids interested in building things. ence and instead live vicariously through a TV The young narrator takes pride in her contributions, program. He eventually realizes the wilderness from clearing the pasture to moving in, and shows isn’t so bad after all. (SB) IMAGE COURTESY OF KIDS CAN PRESS the cozy results are worth the effort. (JG) See Me Dig by Paul Meisel

IMAGE COURTESY OF FARRAR STRAUS GIROUX IMAGE COURTESY OF FARRAR (Holiday House, 2013) Rainbow Stew by Cathryn Falwell (Lee & Low Books, 2013) A fun-loving bunch of dogs all love to dig holes, but their antics make others mad. First they’re Three children find their stay with Grandpa turn chased by forest animals, then they disturb pirate from disappointment to muddy delight when they ghosts! Told with fewer than 40 easy-to-read words, go outside in the rain to gather colorful vegetables this funny tale is just right for beginning readers. then use what they’ve harvested to help Grandpa (SE) make his famous stew. Recipe included. (SB) HOUSE IMAGE COURTESY OF HOLIDAY The Loopy Coop Hens: Letting Go by Janet Morgan Stoeke (Dial Books for Open This Little Book by Jesse Klausmeier (Chronicle Young Readers, 2013) IMAGE COURTESY OF LEE & LOW BOOKS Books, 2013) Midge, Pip and Dot, three hens at Loopy Coop farm, are sure there’s Young readers will love the vibrant die-cut images, the sweet story of a fox in the apple tree. Why else would the apples be falling down? The friendship and the thrill of discovering smaller books tucked inside larger hens’ antics in this picture book for beginning readers are sure to elicit ones. (CM) giggles. (JP)

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MiddlE GrAdE rEAdErS (Ages 7 to 10)

Calvin Coconut: Extra Famous by Graham Salisbury, illustrated by Jacqueline Rogers (Wendy Lamb, 2013) Calvin and his friends get the chance to act in a real horror movie. To prepare for the role, he scares a neighbor, entertains police officers and IMAGE COURTESY OF RANDOM HOUSE CHILDREN’S BOOKS searches for his “inner zombie.” The latest in a series of light-hearted, short chapter books set in Hawaii. (SE)

Lulu and the Dog from the Sea by Hilary McKay (Albert Whitman & Company, 2013) Animal-lover Lulu finds herself wooing a stray dog on a family trip to the beach, and readers will find themselves rooting for the dog from the sea. With humor, a bit of adventure and plenty of charming illustrations, this early chapter book begs to be read on summer vacation. (JG) IMAGE COURTESY OF ALBERT WHITMAN & COMPANY

Penguin Problems by Lauren Myracle (Dutton Chil- dren’s Books, 2013) Seven-year-old Ty has a new baby in the family and a friend in the hospital and it seems like life keeps changing. When he decides to rescue a baby penguin at the aquarium, complications ensue. (SB)

Amy and the Missing Puppy: Critter Club #1 by MAGE COURTESY OF DUTTON CHILDREN’S BOOKS

I Callie Barkley (Little Simon, 2013) Amy loves animals and mysteries, and now she has a chance to prove that reading Nancy Drew books can help you solve a real-life mystery – find- ing a missing Saint Bernard puppy. (CM) IMAGE COURTESY OF SIMON & SCHUSTER oldEr rEAdErS (Ages 10 to 13)

Geeks, Girls and Secret Identities by Mike Jung (Arthur A. Levine Books, 2012) Superhero stories get turned upside down in this funny take on super powers and fandom. Vin- cent’s obsession with Captain Stupendous finally proves useful, but how will he feel if his hero isn’t quite what he (or she) seems? (JG)

The Hostage Prince by Jane Yolen and Adam IMAGE COURTESY OF ARTHUR A LEVINE BOOKS Stemple (Viking, 2013) A clumsy midwife’s apprentice joins forces with a not-so-heroic prince to escape a castle full Cool Summer Reads continues on page 12

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of dangerous ogres, angry Period 8 by Chris Crutcher Mermen and other intimidat- (Greenwillow, 2013) ing creatures in this fast-paced, Crisp dialogue, hard-hitting imaginative fantasy. This first topics and an action-packed finale book in the Seelie Wars series is feature in Chris Crutcher’s latest. written by a mother-son team. The high school students who IMAGE COURTESY OF GREENWILLOW BOOKS (SE) IMAGE COURTESY OF VIKING PRESS attend Period 8 are there to talk about issues and problems in their lives, but when one Jinx by Sage Blackwood of the students goes missing it turns out she had secret (Harper, 2013) connections with two of the boys in the group. (SE) Abandoned in the danger- ous Urwald by his stepfather, Nine Days by Fred Hiatt (Dela- Jinx is taken in by the wizard corte Press, 2013) Simon. Jinx has always been Tenth graders Ethan and told wizards are evil. Simon Ti-Anna investigate Ti-Anna’s just seems cranky, but does he father’s disappearance. When have other motives for taking he doesn’t return from a trip to Jinx in? The well-drawn setting Hong Kong, they go looking for IMAGE COURTESY OF HARPER COLLINS and eccentric characters elevate him. This international thriller this story above the typical children’s fantasy. (JP) draws from actual events. (SB) IMAGE COURTESY OF RANDOM HOUSE CHILDREN’S BOOKS Hokey Pokey by Jerry Spinelli A Corner of White by Jaclyn (Alfred A. Knopf, 2013) Moriarty (Arthur A. Levine, The land of “Hokey 2013) Pokey” has no grown-ups In modern England, a and kids can play all day, but 14-year-old girl waits for when Jack loses his bicycle it her rich father to rejoin her. triggers something none of Meanwhile, in the magical the children knows anything kingdom of “Cello,” a teenage about. Inventive language, a boy hopes to rescue his father unique setting and charac- who may have been captured

ters that ring true, even in a IMAGE COURTESY OF ALFRED A KNOPF by a “color.” Their stories be- fantasy world, make this come intertwined when a crack IMAGE COURTESY OF ARTHUR A LEVINE a unique and thought-provoking between the two worlds allows novel. (SE) them to communicate. There’s humor, romance and some highly original magic in this first book of a planned trilogy. (SE) youNG AdulT (Ages 14 and up)

Eleanor & Park by Rainbow NoNFiCTioN PiCKS Rowell (St. Martin’s Griffin, 2013) Lincoln’s Grave Robbers by Steve Two high school students Sheinkin (Scholastic Press, 2013; bond over a love of comics ages 10+) and music, though their Truth is stranger than fiction family lives are stark op- in this account of a gang of posites. Told in alternating counterfeiters who tried to steal narratives, the story features Lincoln’s body in the 1870s. IMAGE COURTESY OF CANDLEWICK PRESS rich character development Action-packed and full of fascinating details about and a well-described 1980s counterfeiting, it’s a compelling piece of history. (JG)

setting. (JP) MARTINS GRIFFIN IMAGE COURTESY OF ST. Nic Bishop Snakes by Nic Bishop (Scholastic, 2012; grades 2-5, or younger for read aloud) Did you know some snakes can have more than 400 ribs? Or that it can take an hour for a python to

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don’t Miss the Summer reading Fun at your local library

Our regional libraries’ summer reading programs – complete with read- ing incentives, grand prizes, activities and special events – are hugely popular with local families. Kids of all ages are welcome to participate (even babies!), and several local library systems host summer reading pro- grams for adults. Visit the websites below or stop by your local branch for more details.

Multnomah County library: The grand prize for kids and teens this year is a trip for four to the Great Wolf Lodge. “Runner up” prizes include a party at the Portland Children’s Museum (ages 0-4), a prize package from the Bike Gallery (grades K-6), and a $250 shopping spree (grades 7-12). Participants also can earn Timbers, Trailblazers and Oregon Children’s Theatre tickets, discounted admission to Oaks Park, a t-shirt and more. Visit multcolib.org/summer-reading for details. For information about the library’s adult summer reading program – with two e-readers as grand prizes – visit multcolib.org/read-4-life.

Washington County Cooperative library Services: Washington County boasts some especially enticing prizes for adults this year, including two nights at the Sylvia Beach Hotel, gift certificates for Sunriver Resort and Higgins Restaurant, and season tickets for the Portland Arts & Lecture se- ries. Learn more at wccls.org/srp2013/.

Clackamas County library: Details are available at lincc.org or your local branch.

Fort Vancouver regional library district: Kids and teens will vie for a number of grand prizes, including membership to the Portland Children’s Museum, OMSI, the Oregon Zoo and other family attractions for kids up to 11, and $100 gift cards to Mt. Hood Adventure Park at Skibowl, Amazon, the Rose Quarter and others for kids from 12-19. (One winner will be selected in each age category at each of the 12 major branches!) Learn more at http://fvrl.ent.sirsi.net (click on “Kids” or “Teens” then choose the summer reading link).

Camas Public library: Get details on summer reading programs for kids, teens and adults at ci.camas.wa.us/library/ .

Grand prize winners are chosen randomly from all participants who com- plete the programs. Check with your local library for more summer pro- grams at individual branches.

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devour a deer? Stunning photographs accompany the text and a fascinating author’s note explains how Bishop was able to capture them. (JP)

Look Up!: Bird- Watching in Your Own Backyard by Annette IMAGE COURTESY OF CANDLEWICK PRESS LeBlanc Cate (Candlewick, 2013; ages 8+) The author shares her enthusiasm for bird watching in a conversational tone.

IMAGE COURTESY OF CANDLEWICK PRESS Comic-style illustrations add humor and personality as the birds talk to each other and to readers. (JP)

Where on Earth? by Helen Abramson (DK, 2013; ages 7+) From a New York City bridge that carries 106 million vehicles a year to the net worth of the richest man in Australia, this unique atlas combines maps, statistics, graphs and fascinating facts about people, animals, technology and anything else that might interest you. (SE)

More reasons to sign up for summer reading!

The Oregon College Savings Plan (OSCP) is partnering with the Oregon State Library and the Oregon Library Association to bring you We Dig Summer Reading and Saving for College – a statewide campaign with big prizes! Up to 15 participants, three from each Oregon congressional district, will win $1,000 Oregon College Savings Plan accounts (or have the money deposited into their existing accounts). Every library with a winning child will receive $500, too! To participate, Oregon parents, guardians or grandparents must enroll their children in the 2013 Summer Reading Program at their local public library. Next, complete a postage-paid entry card (available at your library) and re- turn it by mail, or enter online at OregonCollegeSavings.com. All entries must be postmarked by Aug. 23 and received by Aug. 30. Winners will be selected in a random drawing. Visit OregonCollegeSavings.com to learn more.

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A unique Northwest

getaway By Emily Chadwick BY EMILY CHADWICK BY EMILY

Crabbing at the Oregon Coast PHOTO S Crabbing Basics e fill the cooler with cheap cuts of chicken, load our crab w The best year-round opportunities for crab- traps into the back of the Honda and pop Peter, Paul and Mommy into bing are found in Coos, Yaquina, Alsea and the CD player. I’m already tired. It’s a lot of work to get four people Tillamook estuaries. You’ll find Dungeness ready for a weekend getaway! But just as I had hoped, the easy listen- crab in sandy habitats. Red rock crabs are ing children’s CD quickly puts the little ones to sleep and we adults more plentiful around docks and pilings. enjoy the rare silence. Plan to crab when tides are very high or We head toward Newport on Hwy. 99, taking in the wine country very low. A license is required for each views through Dundee and McMinnville, then cut through the coastal crabber age 14 and older. foothills on Hwy. 18 to join up with Hwy. 101 and its magnificent Find more information about crabbing, ocean vistas. A few miles down the coast, the clouds swallow the bright including current regulations, at dfw. August sunshine. They hang ahead like the misty entrance to another state.or.us/mrp/shellfish/crab/. You can world. The temperature drops. I grab my fleece from the backseat, careful pick up an Oregon Sport Fishing Regu- not to wake the happy nappers. Starfish – along with female and lation handbook at your local sporting undersized male Dungeness goods store, too. In Lincoln City, we stop at the Tanger Outlet Mall (1500 SE East Devils crabs – are released back into the Lake Rd., Lincoln City; 541-996-5000; tangeroutlet.com) to pick up a few water if they get hauled up in a - Emily Chadwick forgotten items, namely warm clothes. It’s always cooler on the coast than crabbing pot. it is in town, and I was more hopeful than practical when packing our bags for the weekend. It’s still early, though, and I know from experience that A year later, when baby number two joined our ranks, we took cloud cover often burns off in the late summer afternoons at the beach. our crabbing pots – we now had our own thanks to Englund Marine Supply (880 SE Bay Blvd., Newport; 541-265-9275; englundmarine.com) – and dropped We stop again a few miles further to enjoy the expansive view of the them over the Newport Public Pier next to the Rogue Brewery (748 SW Bay Siletz Bay, plus fish and chips at Mo’s Restaurant (860 SW 51st, Lincoln City; Blvd., Newport; 541-265-3188; rogue.com). On the sandy beach nearby, we 541-996-2535; moschowder.com). We make watched other families dig for clams. We left the pots there for a bit and bets on when the clouds will break and the Crabbing season is open visited the Oregon Coast Aquarium (2820 SE Ferry Slip Rd., Newport; number of crabs we’ll catch when we finally 541-867-3474; aquarium.org) just around the corner. year-round, but things drop our pots into Yaquina Bay. When we came back to take in our catch, the children watched fisher- really start to pick up in We’ve been crabbing in Newport before. men cleaning halibut at the public cleaning station and sea lions swim- When we were still a family of three, my in- mid-July and stay active ming in the bay. The day ended with a crab po’boy at our favorite Newport laws gifted my husband a stay at the Embar- through the fall – and restaurant, Local Ocean Seafood (213 SE Bay Blvd., Newport; 541-574-7959; cadero Resort (1000 SE Bay Blvd., Newport; you can’t beat the late localocean.net). Despite going home without a single crab, it was the perfect 541-265-8521; embarcadero-resort.com) for summer weather! spring break outing. his thirtieth birthday. Just 6 months old at This time we’ve returned to the Embarcadero Resort in August. Crabbing the time, my son delighted in the buckets of season is open year-round, but things really start to pick up in mid-July and crab we hauled up to the cooker. We have countless pictures of him looking stay active through the fall – and you can’t beat the late summer weather! on as Daddy pulled the loaded rings onto the dock. Some might wonder if a My husband unloads the car and my daughter, eager to help, holds the child that young can take anything away from an experience like this, but I side of a crab pot as I carry it toward our room. We take a peek at our digs know for sure they do. He did. My son, the crabbing baby. and decide to leave the rest of the unpacking for later. The kids want to crab, The Embarcadero Resort, with its private crabbing dock and onsite crab and so do their parents! cookers, was the perfect first-time crabbing experience for our young family. The clouds have burned off and I slather my son’s fair skin with sun- The resort offers a “Crabby Package” that includes a free 24-hour crab ring screen as we lounge on the dock, waiting. Another family sits on the far end rental. They also sell shellfish licenses and bait onsite. When the liquid sun- of the dock and an elderly couple pull a pot up to the surface. A starfish has shine and coastal winds made crabbing unbearable, we retreated to the suite, crawled inside and they invite my daughter over to touch it. The man helps took a dip in the heated pool or relaxed in the restaurant. (The average price her hold its spiny body and together they toss it back into the bay. for an economy suite with a bay view is $159, but rooms fill quickly in the summer We listen as the man explains to his wife which crabs to keep and which so be sure to call for availability.) to let go. (With Dungeness crabs, all females and males under a certain size Crabbing at the Coast continues on page 18

16 July 2013 metro-parent.com metro-parent.com July 2013 17 Crabbing at the Coast continued from page 16 must be released.) There are no keepers this time, so they’re all thrown back into the water to rejoin the starfish. Out in the bay, we see a boat heading toward buoys that mark the pots they’ve dropped earlier. Last Father’s Day, we took our drift boat out in the Salmon River Estu- ary near Cascade Head, buoyed our own pots and boated across the waterway to the sandy island to enjoy a day of beach combing and a small bonfire. We went home with only three Dungeness crabs that evening. It was still early in the season, and though we caught a number of crabs throughout the day, most were PHOTO BY EMILY CHADWICK PHOTO BY EMILY too small to keep. We’ve never caught our limit on a Excitement mounts as the pot is pulled from the water. Will there be any crabbing excursion, but bringing in a big haul isn’t high keepers? on our list of reasons to go crabbing with our kids. Back on the dock, my husband pulls in the pot. It “This is so awesome,” yells my son. hasn’t been very long and we know there’s little hope for He doesn’t know a boat in the bay or an ocean day a full load. My daughter tugs the rope behind her father. trip with Yaquina Bay Charters (1000 SE Bay Blvd., New- She squeals. port; 541-265-6800; yaquinabaycharters.com) would yield Four crabs cling to the bait box! My son gets the 10 times the number of crabs we’ll catch in our little measuring caliper and we carefully avoid claws while pots from the dock. Maybe someday we’ll take the kids searching for the mark of male or female. My husband out on a charter, but for today, the dock is all we need. accidently drops one and it scurries sideways off the My husband drops the keeper into our five-gallon ledge into the water. bucket. Before the end of the evening, we’ll add three or He grabs the next one. A female. He puts her gently four more. Then we’ll make our way back up the dock back into the bay. to the cooker. My daughter will add a dash of Old Bay Next is a male, but he’s too small. We release him, seasoning to the boiling water and together we’ll cook too. up our family’s “big” catch! The last of our catch is another male. My husband signals my son to hold the measuring tool steady. He’s a Emily Chadwick is a Portland-area freelance writer and mom. keeper!

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Extend your family’s coastal vacation by visiting two of the region’s most educational and entertaining attractions: oregon Coast Aquarium: You’ll find a wide array of Tillamook Forest Center: Nestled in the heart of the Til- engaging indoor and outdoor exhibits showcasing coastal lamook State Forest, the region’s largest forest-based learn- and marine creatures at Oregon’s nationally acclaimed ing center explores the impacts of the historic Tillamook aquarium. The Pinniped Exhibit was recently remodeled to Burn and the remarkable reforestation effort that followed, make it easier to get up close and personal with the Harbor shaping the future of sustainable forest management. In seals and California sea lions who call it home, and the addition to hands-on exhibits and numerous riverside and interactive Sea & Me exhibit is especially geared toward forest trails, the center includes a climbable 40-foot tall kids from 4-10 years old. A new program allows visitors replica of a forest fire lookout tower and a 250-foot-long to watch and speak with volunteer SCUBA divers as they pedestrian suspension bridge across the Wilson River. swim among sharks and rays, and an Edible Oceans Family Check the online calendar for upcoming events. Camp Out July 12-13 invites families to Contact: 45500 explore edible plants, berries and sea- Wilson River weeds and learn about clamming and Hwy., Tillamook. crabbing. Check the online calendar 503-815-6800. for schedules and other family-friendly tillamookforest- events throughout the summer. center.org Contact: 2820 SE Ferry Slip Rd., New- Summer hours: port. 541-867-3474. aquarium.org 10 am-5 pm Summer hours: 9 am-6 pm daily daily Admission: $18.95 adults, $16.95 ages Admission: PHOTO COURTESY OF OREGON COAST AQUARIUM 13-17 and 65+, $11.95 ages 3-12, free FREE Lea, a 24-year-old California sea lion, enjoys the recently remodeled home ages 0-2 she shares with two other California sea lions and six Harbor seals at the Oregon Coast Aquarium.

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Few things bring a family closer than Central Oregon sharing new experiences, outdoor adven- • Camp in a teepee, swim, take a horseback tures and serious family bonding time. ride, sneak away for a spa treatment and In the Portland metro area, we’re lucky more at Kah-Nee-Ta Resort and Spa on to have access to a vast array of afford- the Warm Springs Indian Reservation. able destinations ideal for road trips and (Midweek rates for two beds start about day trips with kids. Even if you haven’t $150; kahneeta.com) planned a summer vacation this year, there’s still time to pack the car and set out • Explore indoor and outdoor exhibits – on an adventure the whole family including a birds of prey encounter, giant will enjoy. climbable spider web, living history saw- mill and ranch, live otters and more – at To get you started, we asked the experts at Travel Oregon – aka The the High Desert Museum in Bend. Oregon Tourism Commission – for ($15 adults, $9 ages 5-12, free 0-4; recommendations on budget-friendly highdesertmuseum.org) destinations for last-minute travel planners. There’s still time to plan (Visit TravelOregon.com for more regional Eastern Oregon travel ideas.) an affordable summer • Crocodiles and palm trees in Eastern adventure Oregon? Yes, and we have the fossils to Just outside Portland prove it. Thomas Condon Paleontol- • Kids can climb the world’s largest erector Did you know ogy Center at the John Day Fossil Beds set tower, dig for Mammoth bones, explore oxen were the showcases real-time most popular National Monument the inside of an animal cell and become draft animal to fossil discovery as paleontologists reveal captain of a paddle wheeler in the Outdoor pull wagons on ancient bones before your eyes. Discovery Center at AC Gilbert’s Discovery the Oregon Trail? Visit the National (Free; nps.gov, search “Thomas Condon”) Village in Salem. Don’t miss the new Eye Historic Oregon • Costumed presenters share stories of what Euphoria, a unique over-sized kaleidoscope. Trail Interpretive life was like on the Oregon Trail at the ($7 ages 3-54, $3.50 ages 1-2, free 0-1; Center in Baker City to National Historic Oregon Trail Interpre- acgilbert.org) learn more. tive Center near Baker City. Outside, see • Explore the massive Spruce Goose plus over a wagon encampment and take a walk 150 other air and space exhibits at the Evergreen along a still-visible, wagon-rutted section Aviation & Space Museum in McMinnville. The adjacent Wings & Waves of the original Oregon Trail. ($8 adults, Waterpark offers water fun for little ones and thrill seekers alike. (Museum: free ages 0-15 and state parks pass holders; $25 adult, $23 ages 5-16, free ages 0-4; Waterpark: $30 over 42˝ tall, $25 blm.gov; search “Oregon Trail Interpretive under 42˝, $10 non-swimmer; evergreenmuseum.org) Center”) • Escape city life at Draper Girls’ Country Farm in Hood River, a family farm with year-round self-service fruit stands, u-pick opportunities and Southern Oregon animals including goats, lambs, llamas, horses and more. Picnic on their • Drive along a 4.5-mile loop through grounds or rent their Country Cottage for longer stays. (Cottage sleeps 8-10; 600 acres of grasslands and woods that rates range from $150-$475/night; drapergirlsfarm.com) OREGON PHOTO BY SUMIO KOIZUMI, COURTESY OF TRAVEL are home to elephants, giraffes, rhinos, In the Sheep Rock Unit of the John Day cougars and other exotic animals at the On the coast Fossil Beds National Monument, blue- green rock layering represents millions Wildlife Safari in Winston. Be sure to get • Ride the rails with the Oregon Coast Sce- of years of volcanic ash accumulation. an Elephant Car Wash!. ($18 adults, $12 nic Railroad in Garibaldi, a historic steam ages 4-12, free 0-3; wildlifesafari.net) locomotive that snakes along Tillamook Bay and the Oregon Coast. Choose from • Balls roll uphill, brooms stand on end, short is tall and leaning feels natu- 90-minute excursions or a three-hour din- ral at the Oregon Vortex in Gold Hill. Whether it’s a magnetic vortex or a ner train. (Excursion fares: $18 adults, $10 grand illusion, it’s certainly great fun. ($9.75 adults, $7 ages 6-11, free 0-5; ages 3-10, free 0-2; ocsr.net) Say hello to Steller sea lions at the Sea oregonvortex.com) Lion Caves near Florence. • At Prehistoric Gardens near Port Orford, • Wildlife Images Rehabilitation and Education Center near Grants Pass two dozen life-size dinosaur replicas are tucked among the giant ferns and provides a safe place for orphaned and injured animals to recover. Visitors moss-covered trees of a temperate rain forest. ($10 adults, $8 ages 3-12, free can see wolves, bears, raccoons and birds of prey and learn how to reduce 0-2; prehistoricgardens.com) human impact on wildlife. ($15 adults, $9 ages 4-13, by donation 0-3; reservations required; wildlifeimages.org) • The Sea Lion Caves (sealioncaves.com) north of Florence are home to the only known wild Steller sea lions in North America. ($14 adults, $8 ages What are you waiting for? Shouldn’t you be loading the car for your 6-12, free 0-6; sealioncaves.com) family’s next great adventure?

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George Rogers Park By Cathie Ericson is a family favorite in Lake Oswego, with a Take a Break in large play structures, open spaces, access to the Willamette River and more. Lake Oswego Take a scenic ride on the historic Willamette Shore Trolley, which runs from Lake Oswego to Portland’s South Waterfront and back. At press time, the trolley was set to resume operations in July after three years offline.

PHOTO BY CATHIE ERICSON

George Rogers Park is a wonderful place to play, with ake Oswego, just 12 short miles from downtown Portland, was origi- ample shade for those sunny L PHOTO BY EMILY PURO nally a resort getaway for Portlanders who wanted a break from the “big afternoons plus a playground, city.” These days, Lake Oswego still shines as an ideal “day out” destination picnic tables, sports fields, barbecue pits and more. The park also offers for families, with awesome parks and family-friendly dining, shopping and easy access to the Willamette River, where kids love to watch the ducks and more. geese. (Be aware they can get aggressive, especially if you feed them!) Start your day early and pack your family’s bikes, scooters, sand toys and You can also enjoy the Willamette shoreline at Lake Oswego’s newest Frisbees to enjoy all the parks and open spaces Lake Oswego has to offer. park – Foothills Park. Bring scooters or bikes to ride along the paved loop You might even want to pack a cooler so you can stock up at the farmers path or fly a kite on the open grassy spaces. A small wading stream cools off market and other fabulous food shops around town. hot feet and provides just enough of a current for boat races, and the picnic If you’re heading into pavilion includes a grill area plus sinks and bathrooms. town on 1-5 through Lake Millennium Plaza’s splash pads are another great option for cooling off Grove, you can stop for on a hot summer day (once the Farmers Market clears out, that is). Finish breakfast at the newly your cool down at the Lake Oswego Ice Creamery & Restaurant or the do-it- revamped La Provence, with yourself UU Yogurt. its tantalizing boulangerie, Be sure to make time for some shopping, too. Chic boutiques include or the restaurant that took Meringue, which features hip clothing for moms and kids, and Accesso- over its old location – Babica ries from the Heart, a “charm”-ing store with something pretty at every Hen – offering a huge variety turn. The Glass Butterfly is a Lake Oswego favorite, with a wide selection of waffle selections. Or wait of women’s and kids’ clothing plus toys and other fun stuff at great prices. until you hit Lakeview Vil- PHOTO COURTESY OF PLAY BOUTIQUE (Don’t miss the sales racks for especially lage – the bustling town During Play Boutique’s “Stay and Play” open play times, fantastic deals!) parents can take a load off – and enjoy a snack, or even center – for a caffeine fix at wine during evening sessions – while watching their kids Next, hop over to Frog Pond Toys & Lily Getting There Chuck’s Place and a pain au run wild. Pad Café, a neighborhood toy store that chocolat at St. Honore Bakery. prides itself on being “fun, safe and green” Public Transportation: If it’s Saturday morning, stop by the Lake Oswego Farmers Market at – with plenty of opportunities for hands-on Lake Oswego is served by Tri-Met’s #35 and #36 Millennium Plaza Park (10:30 am-1:30 pm, through Oct. 12). You’ll find exploration. The interior echoes a forest bus lines. Plan your trip at flowers, produce, jams, cheese, meat and other farmers market standards glade, with delightful trees, a pond, a walk- trimet.org. as well as artists, a doggy daycare and a kids’ corner with rotating weekly ing path and natural colors. Plus, there’s Parking: There’s ample activities. In July and August, you can catch free movies on Thursday nights an onsite café so you can refuel while your street parking, a garage and concerts on Sunday nights in the plaza, too. little ones play. at Lake View Village and For some indoor family fun, Play Boutique is the place to be. Check the For a truly memorable excursion, take a parking lots throughout schedule for their “Stay and Play” sessions – aptly dubbed the “mess-free ride on the Willamette Shore Trolley – set to downtown all offering free parking. playdate” – when parents can take a load off while kids careen around the reopen this month after three years offline! indoor play space from bounce house to play structure to play kitchen and The 40-minute roundtrip ride from Lake Biking: Lake Oswego is beyond. The onsite café features soups, salads, pasta, sandwiches, smoothies Oswego to Portland’s South Waterfront is bike and pedestrian friendly, with sidewalks, and more. chock-full of wondrous scenery and inter- bike paths and plenty of For a slightly more formal but still family-friendly dining experience, esting local history. bike stands for locking. If both Zeppo Italian Restaurant and Manzana Rotisserie Grill offer lovely out- Also set to reopen this summer – most you’re coming from down- door patios and great kids’ menus. If you’re in the mood for a picnic, grab a likely in August – is the revamped Lake Twin town or over Hwy. 43, however, hills and heavy Panini or some Italian cured meats and cheeses at the charming Nicoletta’s Cinema movie house. traffic make biking to Lake Table and Marketplace, a new restaurant right near George Rogers Park. Oswego a challenge. Take a break in Lake Oswego continues on page 24

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Still have energy? Head to Hazelia Field at Luscher Farm, where the re- cently extended path is perfect for walking and scooter riding with kids and dogs. It’s right near a dog park, sport fields and small play structure, too. Who knew “a day at the lake” could be so action packed?

Cathie Ericson is a Portland-based freelance writer who loves taking her three boys on adventures.

Family-friendly lake oswego Food and drink: Babica Hen Café: 15964 Boones Ferry. 503-636-4012. babicahencafe.com Chuck’s Place: 148 B Ave. 503-675-7861. chucksplaceonb.com La Provence Boulangerie & Patisserie: 16350 Boones Ferry. 503-635-4533. provencepdx.com Lake Oswego Ice Creamery & Restaurant: 37 A Ave. 503-636-4933 Manzana Rotisserie Grill: 305 First. 503-675-3322. manzanagrill.com Nicoletta’s Table and Marketplace: 333 S State, Ste. M. 503-699-2927. nicolettastable.com St. Honore Bakery: 315 First. 503-496-5596. sainthonorebakery.com UU Yogurt: 345 First, #109. 503-699-6284. uuyogurt.com Zeppo Italian Restaurant: 345 First, #105. 503-675-2726. zepporestaurant.com

Shopping: Accessories from the Heart: 220 A Ave, #100. 503-675-1144. accessoriesfromtheheart.com Frog Pond Toys & Lily Pad Café: 310 State, #102. 503-697-3764. frogpondtoys.com Glass Butterfly: 140 A Ave. 503-636-9043. glassbutterflyoregon.com Meringue: 385 First, #121. 503-635-1063

Family Fun Lake Oswego Parks & Farmers Market (ci.oswego.or.us/parksrec/): • Foothills Park: 199 Foothills • George Rogers Park: 611 S State • Hazelia Field at Luscher Farm: 17800 Stafford • Lake Oswego Farmers Market/Millennium Plaza Park: 200 First Lake Twin Cinema: 106 N State. 503-635-5956 Play Boutique: 464 First. 503-675-PLAY (7529). playboutique.com Willamette Shore Trolley: 311 N State. 503-697-7436. oerhs.org/wst

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Car-free Fun at Sunday Parkways By Anne Laufe COURTESY OF THE CITY PORTLAND, BUREAU OF TRANSPORTATION PHOTO S

Get the Gear artists, information tables and unparalleled people Interested in those cool cargo or for many kids, it’s a dream come true: The streets watching. long tail bikes ideal for hauling kids? are closed to cars. They can ride their bikes straight Clever Cycles and Joe Bike, both in down the middle of the road without dodging traffic – My family has participated in Sunday Parkways southeast Portland, offer numerous or getting yelled at by Mom. Music from roving boom several times and each experience has been unique. options for families: boxes fills the air, pedal-powered ice cream trucks sur- A few summers ago on the North Portland ride, we encountered a wedding party cruising through Pen- • Clever Cycles round them and everyone is in a festive mood. 900 SE Hawthorne, 503-334-1560 This is Sunday Parkways, Portland’s summer party insula Park. The bride and groom rode a tall tandem. clevercycles.com on wheels. He wore a seersucker suit. She wore a short white dress with satin high heels. Their bike was decorated with • Joe Bike Now in its sixth year, Portland Sunday Parkways is dozens of roses, and everyone in the park cheered as 2039 SE Cesar E Chavez modeled after Cyclovia, a similar program that takes 503-954-2039 place in Bogota, Medellin and other Colombian cities they pedaled past. joe-bike.com every week. People bike, stroll, skateboard, roller blade On one of the Southeast Portland rides, a local cir- and unicycle through the neighborhoods in a joyous cus arts camp provided unicycles, juggling items and The Community Cycling Center in celebration of active transportation and community. stilts for people to try. That was the first time anyone northeast Portland sells high-quality in my family had been on a unicycle. I was terrified, used children’s bicycles at reasonable Locally, Sunday Parkways is held monthly from but my son proved to be a natural. That experience prices. They also host bike clubs and May through September. Each event takes place in led him to take afterschool unicycle classes for several summer bike camps for kids: a different part of the city with a looping route of years. • Community Cycling Center streets that are closed to motorized traffic and connect We’ve played in fountains, climbed rock walls 1700 NE Alberta, 503-287-8786 parks along the way. You can take on the entire route, (provided by Portland Parks & Recreation), listened communitycyclingcenter.org choose a section to explore or just show up at one of the parks to enjoy the activities. Each park features a to music and danced. We’ve run into old friends, met variety of food vendors, games, musicians, performing new ones and eaten plenty of ice cream along the way.

26 July 2013 metro-parent.com Get safety tips on riding with kids from the Community Cycling Center in “Five Keys to Safe Biking” at metro-parent.com.

Legions of vendors selling frozen treats fill the parks during Sunday Parkways – a sure way to cheer up any kid (or adult) who’s spent a little too long in the saddle. Other attractions you might encounter include bicycle polo matches, ob- stacle courses, slow bike races, bounce houses, performances by the bicycle dance troupe The Sprockettes, pet adoption events, a bike/truck safe- ty station – and much more. In addition, each park features a bicycle repair station sponsored by a local bike shop. Last year, more than 100,000 people attended Portland’s Sunday Parkways, meaning the streets can get quite crowded with cyclists and pedestrians. If you’re riding with young children, make sure they know the rules of the road and stay close to you. If the crowds get to be a bit too much, find a quiet spot under a tree where you and your family can take a break. Catch your breath, grab a snack and rejoice in the fact that so many Portlanders care about good health, the environment, building community – and serious family fun!

Anne Laufe is a Portland freelance writer, mom and bike enthusiast. Sunday Parkways continues on page 28

metro-parent.com July 2013 27 Sunday Parkways continued from page 27 upcoming Sunday Parkways

North Portland (July 28): This 9.5-mile route cruises along Willamette Blvd. with stops at Peninsula (known for its mag- nificent rose gardens), Arbor Lodge, Kenton, Columbia Annex and McCoy parks. Southeast Portland (Aug. 25): A 9-mile loop with activities at Laurelhurst, Colonel Summers, Ivon Street and Mt. Tabor parks.

Southwest Portland (Sept. 29): The final Sunday Parkways of 2013 includes a walk-only route, with activities and vendors in Gabriel Park, Multnomah Village and Hillsdale Shopping Center. The exact route had not been finalized at press time.

For more details and maps of each route, visit portlandsundayparkways.com.

More Summer Cycling Fun

Kidical Mass PdX (Monthly): A riff on “Critical Mass,” a monthly bike ride to celebrate cycling and assert cyclists’ right to the road, Kidical Mass PDX organizes monthly family-friendly bike rides, usually involv- ing a stop at a park and/or some sort of treat. Rides are free and open to the public. Learn more at kidicalmasspdx.org.

Tour de Parks (July 20). Choose a 1.5-mile 2-park ride, a 6.5-mile 6-park ride, or s 19-mile 12-park ride on Hillsboro streets closed to cars. Find details at tourdeparks.com. Providence Bridge Pedal (Aug. 11): Portland’s largest bike ride, held on the second Sunday in August every year, now offers a route just for kids. Dubbed the Kids Pedal, the 3-mile route crosses the Hawthorne and Steel bridges and is designed for kids 10 and younger. Older riders can participate with a child. The Kids Pedal is free, but registration is required. Bridge Pedal participation is limited this year, so register as DIAPER SERVICE and soon as possible at blog.bridgepedal.com. Natural Baby Boutique www.tideedidee.com THPrd Sunday Trailways (Sept. 22): Tualatin Hills Parks & Rec- reation District is hosting their second annual Sunday Trailways on Bring in this ad for Beaverton’s Rock Creek Regional Trail. Families can walk or bike the 1 FREE WEEK DIAPER SERVICE off-street route with environmental education and other kid-friendly with 4 prepaid weeks activities along the way. Learn more at thprd.org. One Coupon per customer, please Vancouver and Salem (800) 540-4547 Portland (503) 777-3856

28 July 2013 metro-parent.com Family Fare

hen I was a kid, going out to eat usually meant Dairy Queen or a nice meal at the local German restaurant. In the ‘80s, we were excited when Subway opened. The mall food court at Clackamas Town Center blew our minds. Looking back, I realize I wasn’t exposed to new and interesting foods. It was all the same, just packaged differently. I ate well and my parents fed us from the garden, but it wasn’t until I was in college that I discovered street food. I wish I’d had the options available today when I was a kid. In Portland, over 500 different food carts are open on any given day. You can take a leisurely walk downtown and stroll past almost 200 different By Brett Burmeister, FoodCartsPortland.com. vendors – 200 different restaurants serving everything from pulled pork sand- wiches to Thai soups to smoked salmon sliders and everything in between. The options are endless and, for some, a bit daunting. Factor in a picky eater, as many children are, and the choices become even more challenging. If you’d like to introduce your kids to Portland’s rich diversity of street food, I suggest starting with the lot at SW 10th and Alder. With over 60 ven- dors in a single city block, there’s something for everyone. Some favorites for kids and teens include: • The Gaufre Gourmet (gaufregourmet.com): Belgian-liege style waffles with your choice of topping. These waffles are made from dough, not batter, with pearl sugar throughout. You can get the original as a snack or top it off with goodies for a full meal. • The Grilled Cheese Grill (grilledcheesegrill.com): Come by for a taste of your childhood, or – if your childhood was less than stellar – get a taste of theirs. (The local family favorite has locations in northeast and southeast, too, both with seating inside refurbished buses.) • The Dump Truck (dumptruckpdx.com): Chinese steamed dumplings. They Find profiles and maps even have a bacon cheeseburger dumpling! of Portland food carts at While the downtown vendors are mainly grab-and-go lunch spots, the FoodCartsPortland.com. food cart lots on the east side of the Willamette cater to a neighborhood crowd with seating and tents for all kinds of weather. Most of the lots are welcoming and family friendly. Some recommendations include: Mississippi Marketplace, N Mississippi and Skidmore • Miss Kate’s Southern Kitchen (misskatessouthernkitchen.com): Burgers, catfish sandwiches and southern comfort food. • Koi Fusion (koifusionpdx.com): Korean fusion tacos. • Cafe de Crepe (cafedecrepe.com): Sweet and savory crepes. Good Food Here, SE 43rd and Belmont • Timber’s Dog House PDX (thedoghousepdx.weebly.com): Tater tot bowls served in actual dog bowls! • Viking Soul Food (vikingsoulfood.com): Swedish lefsa (flat bread) sand- wiches. • Herb’s Mac ‘n Cheese (herbsmacandcheese.com): Who doesn’t like cheesy noodles? PHOTOS BY BRETT BURMEISTER, FOODCARTSPORTLAND.COM You’ll also find plenty of sweets at local food cart pods, including a wide array of ice cream and frozen treats ideal for a hot summer day. Portland native Brett Burmeister is Top: At the Grilled Cheese Grill on managing editor and co-owner of NE Alberta (pictured), you can eat at the Street food can be an adventure and a great break from what kids usually outdoor picnic tables or inside a con- Food Carts Portland (FoodCartsPort- eat. When I see a 9-year-old order Korean Bi-Bim-Bap, a mixed vegetable and verted school bus. The SE 28th location features seating in a double decker bus. meat dish with a fried egg on top, it brings a smile to my face. land.com), a resource for street food enthusiasts. He’s been featured by Bottom: The BABS – with bacon, apples, The diversity of street food in Portland is just one more reason we love this bleu and Swiss cheeses – is just one of CNN, The New York Times, Saveur city so much! the sophisticated sandwich options you’ll and The Guardian and has con- find at the Grilled Cheese Grill. (More sulted for other communities seeking traditional items also are available.) to emulate the Portland model.

metro-parent.com July 2013 29 Angels Among Us Oregon To become a member of the Oregon Military Teen he Oregon National Guard cares about families! T Panel, candidates participate in a selection process A number of programs provide services uniquely National that involves an application and phone interview designed to support family members’ needs through- through which they share their experience, dedica- out a service member’s career in the Oregon National tion to and willingness to speak on behalf of military Guard, and a cadre of professionally trained staff Guard children and youth. Applications are open during the are located across the state to provide assistance to spring, with participation beginning in fall. Oregon National Guard families. Family In April – National Month of the Military Child The Oregon National Guard Child & Youth Pro- – military-connected children are celebrated and gram has five core elements: Child and Youth Develop- honored for the sacrifices they make in being part ment, Unit Support, Community Outreach, Childcare Programs of a military family. This year, Oregon families were Resources and Educational Support. Military children invited to participate in community Wishing Tree pro- and youth are resilient. To help them grow even stron- Supporting grams. Each participating community worked with ger, the Child & Youth Program provides opportunities the book The Wishing Tree by Mary Redman (Elva for military youth to gain confidence. These opportuni- military families Resa Publishing, 2008), which talks about deploy- ties include regional youth events, Month of the Mili- ment and the positive role children can tary Child events, family events, leadership workshops This art was play when a service member leaves. and the Oregon Military Teen Panel. designed by the 8-year-old The Child & Youth Program also Regional youth events typically involve Chal- daughter of a provides free trainings to community lenge Days where students in middle school and high National Guard organizations and educational institu- service member school participate in a number of evidence-based at Boots Off tions working with military children activities focusing on leadership, communication, Family Camp. and youth. Trainings are tailored to self-awareness and positive decision making. Chal- individual requests but most commonly lenge Days often incorporate a half-day high ropes cover the deployment cycle, reintegration, reunion, course activity as well as small group discussions and building resilience in youth and resources to support other activities that allow participants to engage with military youth. other military-connected youth. In addition to programs specifically focused on A multi-day, statewide Youth Symposium offers children, Family Assistance Specialists (FAS) are lo- another opportunity for teens to participate in an cated throughout Oregon to provide six essential ser- event that focuses on building resilience, leadership vices to support service members and their families. COURTESY OF THE OREGON NATIONAL GUARD COURTESY OF THE OREGON NATIONAL and communication skills while connecting with Whether before, during or after deployment, the FAS other military youth. Gaining an awareness PHOTO S offers information and referrals to all service members that others have gone through and their families, regardless of branch of service or or are currently going through duty status. similar experiences is an The six essential important part of addressing services provided by the FAS team in Get involved! the feelings of isolation and six regions across the state include: Volunteers often are needed disconnectedness military • Legal Resources and Referral to support the Oregon Na- youth often experience. Teens • Financial Resources and Referral tional Guard’s programs for can sign up for these events by • Tricare (military insurance) Resources military youth. Contact the contacting the Oregon Child & and Referral Child & Youth Program office Youth program office or their • Crisis Intervention and Referral at 503-584-2389 for details. local Family Assistance Specialist • Community Information and Outreach or through Joint Services Sup- • ID Cards and DEERS (a military database) port (JSS) email communication. Family Readiness Support Assistants (FRSAs) provide direct support to A particularly active group the state and command levels. FRSAs make certain the well-being of service within the Child & Youth members and their families is maintained by acting as liaisons to command, Program is the Oregon Military Activities like this “Boots Off Family Camp” at ensuring accurate command information is being received by all families Teen Panel. The teen panel is adult Evergreen Aviation and Space Museum offer op- portunities for service members and their families and any issues that may arise are handled at the lowest level. directed and teen led, focusing on to have fun together. FRSAs serve as the commander’s soldier-and-family readiness, reunion, fun, educational and humanitar- reintegration and resilience expert in all aspects relating to Guard families ian service learning projects. This dynamic group is involved in a variety of so families are supported and prepared to thrive through deployments and activities and events throughout the year. The panel serves as the voice of activations. In addition, they recruit, train, retain and recognize volunteers military kids in Oregon by speaking to community members, facilitating who play a vital role in the family readiness network supporting those who youth and family activities at Family Camps and Family Day events, leading serve. group discussions at Challenge Days and playing an integral role in plan- ning the Youth Symposium. Get more information at orng-vet.org or 503-584-2389.

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n Oregon and southwest Washington, summer is ione long party! Here’s a small sampling of the fairs and festivals coming up throughout the area. You’ll find plenty more celebratory summer events – includ- ing some rollicking rodeos – at pdxkidscalendar.com (search “Summer Fun”). Check websites for hours and other details before heading out. Most events don’t allow pets, personal fireworks or alcohol. Waterfront Blues Festival. Headliners on four ➋ stages, plus a kids’ area with workshops and fun. PHOTO BY MIGUEL MESA PHOTO BY DIANA SELL (DIANASELL.COM), COURTESY WASHINGTON COUNTY FAIR ➊ July 4-7. Fireworks July 4 at dusk. $10 mini- ➊ The Washington County Fair comes to Hillsboro July 25-28, mum donation plus two cans of food per with rides, animal exhibits, fun fair food and more! person per day. Pass required Sunday, $50 and ➋ Keiki (Hawaiian for “kids”) showcase their talents July 27 at the up. Benefits Oregon Food Bank. Tom McCall Ho`ike & Hawaiian Festival in Vancouver’s Esther Short Park. Waterfront Park. 503-282-0555. ➌ Maid Marian and her Court invite you to the 60th annual Robin Hood Festival in Sherwood July 19-20. waterfrontbluesfest.com

Estacada: The Big Bang. Parade (noon), timber charge. Battle Ground Community Center, 912 E festival, fireworks July 4. Music, more July 4-6. Main. 360-687-1510. battlegroundchamber.org Check website for schedules. Most events free; parking $10. Near Estacada Library, 825 NW West Linn Old Time Fair. Music, entertain- Wade. 503-630-3909. estacada4thofjuly.com ment, carnival rides, car show, games, more. July 19-21. Parade 10 am July 20. FREE; Sandy Mountain Festival. Entertainment, carni- rides, vendors charge. Willamette Park, val rides, art show, more. July 13-14. Parade 7 pm ➌ 12th & Volpp. 503-557-4700. July 11. FREE; vendors charge. Meinig Memorial westlinnoregon.gov/oldtimefair Park, 17670 Meinig, Sandy. 503-668-5900. PHOTO BY LEAH SINCLAIR, COURTESY OF THE ROBIN HOOD FESTIVAL sandymountainfestival.org Portland Highland Games. Scottish athletic competitions, pipe bands, Celtic entertainment, special activities for wee lads and lasses, more. July TurkeyRama. Community festival honoring the once-thriving turkey busi- 20. $20 adults, $10 ages 6-17, free 0-5. Mt. Hood Community College, ness. Festival July 11-14; turkey BBQ (5+ tons!) July 13. FREE; vendors, food 26000 SE Stark, Gresham. 503-293-8501. phga.org charge. Downtown McMinnville. 503-472-3605. mcminnville.org Estacada Summer Celebration. Music, art, giant puppets, circus skills Yoshida’s Sand in the City. Amazing sand creations come to life in Pio- workshop, more. July 26-27. FREE. Broadway & SE 3rd. 503-631-3898. neer Courthouse Square. July 19-21. Donations encouraged; benefits five estacadasc.org children’s nonprofits. 701 SW 6th. sandinthecitypdx.org Ho’ike and Hawaiian Festival. Hula, Hawaiian music, kids’ activities, Glendi Greek Festival. Food, music, bounce house, Greek dancing and arts and crafts, more. July 27. FREE. Esther Short Park, Columbia & 8th, lessons, more. July 19-21. FREE; charge for food, some activities. St. John Vancouver. 360-718-2100. hawaiianfestivalpnw.com the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church, 14485 SW Walker, Beaverton. 503-644-7444. glendigreekfestival.com Party in the Park & Beaverton’s International Celebration. Classic cars, family triathlon, entertainment and kids’ activities, plus a showcase Canterbury Renaissance Faire. Jousting twice daily, entertainment, of world cultures through music, dance, crafts, food, more. July 27. FREE. games, horse rides, more. July 20-21, 27-28. Adults $14 day/$24 weekend, Howard M. Terpenning Complex, 15707 SW Walker. 503-526-2222. children $11 day/$20 weekend, free ages 0-5. 6118 Mt. Angel Hwy., beavertonoregon.gov Silverton. 503-873-3273. canterburyfaire.com Great Oregon Steam-Up. Antique machines, trolley and miniature rail- Robin Hood Festival. Renaissance reenactments, archery demos/contest, road rides, demos, music, more. Vintage equipment parade 1:30 daily. July entertainment, kids’ area, castle building contest, more. July 19-20. Parade 27-28, Aug. 3-4. $10, free ages 0-11. Antique Powerland, 3995 Brooklake 10 am July 20. FREE; vendors charge. Old Town Sherwood. 503-625-4233. NE, Brooks. 503-393-2424. antiquepowerland.com robinhoodfestival.org Wilsonville Fun in the Park. Music, clown, juggler, inflatables, reptile Da Vinci Days. Eclectic music, art, film and science festival features a show, more. Aug. 3. FREE; vendors charge. Town Center Park, 29250 SW children’s village (check for hours), kinetic sculpture parade/race, enter- Parkway Ct. funinthepark.com tainment, more. July 19-21. Adult $15 day/$25 weekend, youth pass $10. Oregon State University, Corvallis. 541-757-6363. davincidays.org Tualatin Crawfish Festival. Aug. 9: Crawfish cook (5:30-9:30 pm, free admission). Aug 10: Kids’ activities, entertainment, eating contests, more; Battle Ground Harvest Days. Kids’ activities, car cruise, carnival rides, parade 10 am, fireworks dusk. $4 adults, $2 ages 6-17, $1 ages 2-5, free 0-2; talent show, more. July 19-21. Parade 10 am July 20. FREE; vendors, rides

32 July 2013 metro-parent.com er =Fairs & Fest Summ ivals! crawfish, some activities extra. Tualatin Commons, 8325 SW Nyberg; Tualatin Community Park, 8515 SW Tualatin. tualatincrawfishfestival.com Art in the Pearl. 100+ artists show- ing work, entertainment, hands-on art for kids, more. Aug. 31-Sept. 2. FREE; vendors charge. North Park Blocks, Pearl District. 503-722- 9017. artinthepearl.com

Old-Fashioned Fair Fun For old-time summer fun – from animal, cooking and craft exhibits to midway rides, fair food, entertainment and more – you can’t beat the area’s summer fairs. We’ve listed admis- sion prices, but rides, food and some events cost extra. Washington County Fair. July 25-28. FREE. 873 NE 34th, Hills- boro. 503-648-1416. bigfairfun.com COURTESY OF THPRD Clark County Fair. PHOTO S Aug. 2-11. $10 adults, It’s two events in one when Beaverton hosts Party in the Park and $7 ages 7-12, free 0-7. the Beaverton International Celebration July 27! Parking $6. 17402 NE Defel, Ridgefield, Wash. 360-397-6180. clarkcofair.com Clackamas County Fair and Rodeo. Aug. 13-18. $9 ages 13+, $5 ages 7-12, free 0-6. 94 NE 4th, Canby. 503-266-2833. clackamas.us/fair/ Oregon State Fair. Aug. 25-Sept. 2. $11 adults, $6 ages 6-12, free 0-5. 2330 17th NE, Salem. 800-833-0011. oregonstatefair.org

metro-parent.com July 2013 33 Outdoor concerts, movies & more

hen the weather is warm, we want to be outdoors! That’s why we Showtime at love the wonderful outdoor concerts, movies – and even some theater – Shute. Tunes at Wpresented throughout the area all summer. Here’s just a taste of what’s Hillsboro’s Shute on tap this year. You’ll find even more listings at pdxkidscalendar.com Park. 6:30 pm (search “Summer Fun”). every Thurs., July 25-Aug. 22. These events are free unless otherwise noted. Check websites for schedules ci.hillsboro.or.us and other details – some allow lawn chairs, pets and food, others do not. Sounds of Sum- Portland Parks & Recreation’s Movies in the Park events mer. 6:30-8:30 feature an inflatable 500-foot screen, with 45 family- pm every Wed. friendly flicks on the schedule from July 9-Sept. 12. PHOTO COURTESY OF PORTLAND PARKS & RECREATION, PORTLAND, OR & RECREATION, PHOTO COURTESY OF PORTLAND PARKS Concerts in the Parks. Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) presents Lake Oswego. music – from jazz to chamber music to rock and beyond – in 16 parks July 10-31: Foothills Park, 199 Foothills. Aug. 7-28: Westlake Park, around the city. Events scheduled almost every night in July and into 14165 Bunick. 503-675-2549. ci.oswego.or.us August. Most start at 6:30 pm. portlandoregon.gov Sundown at Ecotrust. Music, environmental info, plus kids’ corner with Concerts & Theater in the Park. Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation Dis- free activities sponsored by Metro Parent & PDX Kids Calendar. 5:30 pm trict hosts eight concerts and plays in area parks, July 6-Aug. 22. every Wed., July 10-31, 721 NW 9th. ecotrust.org thprd.org Washington Park Summer Festival. Varied lineup of music, dance. Farm Tunes. Outdoor music, hayrides, face painting, more. Purchase 6 pm Aug. 1-10. Rose Garden Amphitheater, 410 SW Kingston. food or bring a picnic. 6:30-9:30 pm every Thurs., July 3-Aug. 29. portlandoregon.gov $10 per car. Kruger’s Farm, 17100 NW Sauvie Island Rd. 503-621-1100. krugersfarmmarket.com Forest Music Series. Music at Tryon Creek’s Dive-InMovies Movies. The Lorax screens Aug. 21-25 at five PP&R pools. 8 pm. covered Jackson Shelter. Bring a float. $5 adults, $3.50 ages 0-17. portlandoregon.gov 6:30-7:30 pm every Sat., Flicks on the Bricks. Family-friendly films at Pioneer Courthouse Square July 13-Aug. 17. every Fri., July 26-Aug. 16. (Aug. 16 is a sing-a-long to Grease.) tryonfriends.org Pre-movie entertainment 7 pm, movies at dusk. thesquarepdx.org Milwaukie’s Scott Park. Flicks by the Fountain. Pre-movie entertainment 7 pm, movie at dusk. Lunchtime concerts Every Fri., Aug. 2-23. Beaverton City Park, SW 5th & Hall. at Ledding Library’s Last summer, Tualatin Hill’s Parks & Recreation District hosted a Groovin’ on the Grass concert featuring beavertonoregon.gov duck pond. Noon every Los Lobos. Check their website a schedule of this year’s Wed. until Aug. 28. performances in area parks. Movies in the Park - LO. PG movies every Thurs. at dusk, July 25- PHOTO COURTESY OF THPRD ci.milwaukie.or.us Aug. 15. Millennium Plaza Park, 200 First, Lake Oswego. 503-675-2549. ci.oswego.or.us Moonlight & Music. 6-7:30 pm every Sun., July 7-Aug. 25. Millennium Plaza Park, 200 First, Lake Oswego. 503-675-2549. ci.oswego.or.us Movies in the Park – PDX. PP&R hosts 45 family-friendly movies in venues around the city, July 9-Sept. 12. Pre-movie entertainment Noon Tunes. Portland’s living room rocks. Noon-1 pm every Tues. & Thurs., July 9-Aug. 15. Pioneer Courthouse Square, 6:30 pm, movies at dusk. portlandoregon.gov 701 SW 6th. thesquarepdx.org Oregon Garden. Movies every Thurs. at dusk, July 11-Aug. 29. Doors Oregon Zoo Summer Concert Series. Headliners include The B52s, open 7 pm. $3 adults, $2 ages 12-17, $1 ages 5-11, free 0-4. No outside The Doobie Brothers, Leann Rimes, more. Shows through Sept. 6. food/beverages. Check schedule, some movies 18+. oregongarden.org Prices vary; details at zooconcerts.com. Tualatin Movies on the Commons. Family-friendly flicks every Sat. at Portland Festival Symphony. Classical music in Portland parks. dusk, July 6-Aug. 31 (no movie Aug. 10). Tualatin Commons, 8325 SW 6 pm every Sat., July 27-Aug. 18. portlandfestivalsymphony.org Nyberg. Pre-movie entertainment an hour before dusk. ci.tualatin.or.us Riverview Six to Sunset. Music every Thurs., July 11-Aug. 29. Vancouver Movies. Family-friendly movies every Fri. at dusk, Esther Short Park, 301 W 8th, Vancouver. cityofvancouver.us July 12-Aug. 16. Various locations. cityofvancouver.us Science in the Park/Wed. Noon Concerts. Crafts, activities, nature ex- West Linn Movies in the Park. Flicks rated G to PG-13 every Fri. at dusk, periments 11 am-1 pm, followed by concert. Every Wed., July 10-Aug. 14. July 5- Aug. 23. Various West Linn parks. westlinnoregon.gov Esther Short Park, 301 W 8th, Vancouver. cityofvancouver.us

34 July 2013 metro-parent.com metro-parent.com July 2013 35 Find MANY more events July Family Calendar and activities every day at PDXKidsCalendar.com.

The spectacular fireworks … and the display at Fort Vancouver has been a local favorite rockets’ red Glare for 50 years! Fourth of July Fireworks & Fun

The metro area celebrates america’s birthday with a bang, includ- ing spectacular fireworks displays and other festive fun. Venues generally prohibit alcohol, personal fireworks and pets; check websites for details. Happy birthday to u.S.! Fort Vancouver. This is the big one! Spend the day with five zones of entertainment, kids games, crafts, more. Gates open 8 am, fun starts at noon, fireworks at 10:05 pm. $7, free ages 0-11. 360-992-1808. 4th.fortvan.org oaks Park. another great place to make a day of it with rides, entertainment, fireworks, more. Gates open at 10 am, rides start at noon, fireworks at dusk. $5 ages 16+, $2 ages 0-15. 7805 Se Oaks park Way. 503-233-5777. oakspark.com oregon Garden (July 3). catch these fireworks around 10 pm July 3. Free admission after 7 pm for the show. $5 to park. 879 W Main, Silverton. 503-874-8100. oregongarden.org Tigard 4th of July. clowns, music, kids’ games, first responder vehicles, more. Gates open at 6 pm, fireworks at dusk. Free. Tigard High School, 9000 SW Durham. 503-639-4171. tigard-or.gov lake oswego. The Star Spangled parade rolls down a ave. at 10 am July 4. The Star Spangled celebration in Millennium plaza park runs from 11 am-2 pm with music, face painting, balloon animals, more. 200 First. 503-675-2549. ci.oswego.or.us General Canby day. Street fair, entertainment, classic car show, kid’s carnival. parade at 2 pm. Free (carnival games, vendors charge). Downtown canby. 503-266-7533. generalcanbyday.org

See Summer = Fairs & Festivals! on page 32 for more events featuring fireworks displays. PHOTO BY ROBERT HOLCOMB, COURTESY OF FORT VANCOUVER NATIONAL TRUST NATIONAL PHOTO BY ROBERT HOLCOMB, COURTESY OF FORT VANCOUVER Fabulous Regal Summer Movie Revels’ SummerFaire. Portland Revels present a day Express. $1 movies. (Not quite Freebies of multicultural music, dance, family activities. 9 am-2 pm free, but close enough!) A dozen July 13. PSU Farmers Market, 1825 SW Broadway. local Regal movie theaters screen 503-274-4654. portlandrevels.org G- or PG-rated movies at 10 am Health Game Show. Smarty Pants healthy choices every Tues. and Wed. through game show by Oregon Children’s Theatre. 3 pm Aug. 21. Check website for theaters, July 16. Lake Oswego Library, 706 Fourth. 503-697-6580. schedules. regmovies.com ci.oswego.or.us Nature’s Yucky. Learn about the icky stuff some forest Summer Safety Fair. Safety info, activities, Radio Disney, creatures do. 1:30-2 pm July 6, 11:30 am-noon July 7. more. Bike helmets $6, includes fitting. 10 am-2 pm July 20. Tillamook Forest Center, 45500 Wilson River Hwy., Tillamook. Legacy Funland Play Area at Lloyd Center. lloydcenter.com 503-815-6800. tillamookforestcenter.org Celebrate Hillsboro. Music, free health screenings, arts and Oregon Berry Festival. Entertainment, cooking demos, kid- crafts, eco-friendly activities. 9 am- 4 pm July 20. Hillsboro do activities, plus lots of yummy berries! Noon-6 pm July 12, Civic Center, 150 Main. 503-615-3410. ci.hillsboro.or.us 11 am-4:30 pm July 13. Charge for berries. Ecotrust Building, 721 NW 9th. 541-456-2264. oregonberryfestival.com Gresham Art Walk. Browse art, hear music, make art, more. 9 am-5 pm July 20. Along Main. 503-661-9255. West Linn Street Dance. Rock the night away, plus juggling greshamartwalk.com Celebrate all things berry at the Oregon Berry (6:30 pm), more. 4:45-11 pm July 13. Willamette Falls from Festival July 12-13. 12th to 14th. 503-657-0331. westlinnoregon.gov Don’t miss Summer = Fairs & Festivals! (page 32), Bastille Day. Entertainment, activities for les enfants, waiter’s Al Fresco Entertainment (page 34), and What race (2:30 pm), more French fun! Noon-6 pm July 13. Should We Do Today? (page 38) for more fun Director Park, 815 SW Park. 503-223-8388. afportland.org freebies!

36 July 2013 metro-parent.com Go outside & Play!

Honeybee Hike. Craft, story, garden stroll. Ages 2-6, with grown-up. 10-11 am every Wed. $2 per walking child. Leach Botanical Garden, 6704 SE 122nd. 503-823-1671. leachgarden.org Ladybug Nature Walks. Naturalist-led stroll. Ages 2-5, with grown-up. 10-11 am. July 5: Lair Hill Park. July 12: Sellwood Riverfront Park. July 19: Peninsula Park. July 26: Maricara Natural Area (not stroller accessible). $3 per child. 503-823-3601. portlandoregon.gov Guided Nature Hike. Explore Tryon Creek Park every Sat. Different topic weekly. All ages, grown-up must attend. 10-11:30 am. FREE. 11321 SW Terwilliger. 503-636-9886, ext. 225. tryonfriends.org Strawberry Island Kid’s Bird Walk. Family-friendly 4-mile hike on Washington side of Columbia Gorge near Bonne- ville Dam. July 11. FREE, details when you register. Friends of the Columbia Gorge. 503-241-3762. gorgefriends.org Let’s Go Camping. Family camping for newbies. Ranger- led hikes, help with camping skills, games, activities, equip- PHOTO COURTESY OF THE OREGON COAST AQUARIUM ment to borrow. $30/family. July 12-14: Champoeg State Heritage Area. July 19-21: Nehalem Bay State Park or Joseph Stewart State Park. July 26-28: Willamette Mission State Park or Sunset Bay State Park. (More dates in August.) 888-953-7677. oregonstateparks. org (search “Let’s Go Camping”) Edible Ocean Family Camp Out. Learn about food from PHOTO COURTESY OF THE OREGON DEPT. OF FORESTRY PHOTO COURTESY OF THE OREGON DEPT. the sea and camp overnight at Top: Explore edible plants, berries, and seaweeds and Beverly Beach State Park. Night learn about clamming and crabbing at the Oregon Coast hike, morning tide pooling. Aquarium’s Edible Ocean Family Camp Out July 12-13. Families with kids ages 6+. Bottom: Discover the world of underwater insects and 11:30 am July 12-noon July 13. what they tell us about water quality at the Tillamook $70 adult, $55 child, member Forest Center’s Water Wonders event July 20 and 21. discount. Reservations required. Oregon Coast Aquarium, 2820 SE Ferry Slip Rd., Newport. 541-867-3474 xt 5301. aquarium.org Hawk Mountain Hike. 4.6-mile hike with views and wild flowers. Bring water, bug spray, lunch. 8:30 am July 13. FREE, reservations required. Meet at Clackamas River Ranger office, 595 NW Industrial, Estacada. 503-303-4372. clackamasriver.org Water Wonders. Get wet in the waters of the Tillamook State Forest while learning about insects and their habitats. 1:30 pm July 20, 2:30 pm July 21. FREE. Tillamook Forest Center, 45500 Wilson River Hwy., Tillamook. 503-815-6800. tillamookforestcenter.org

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2-13. OMSI Shell Show. View rare and What Should beautiful shells. Shells for sale July 13. 9:30 am-5:30 pm. Free w/admission of We do Today? $12 adults, $9 ages 3-13 and seniors. Parking $3. 1945 SE Water. 503-797- (Numbers indicate the date or dates of each event.) 4000. omsi.edu 2, 9, 16, 23, 29. Chipper’s Preschool MoNdAy Rides. Kids 6 and under enjoy kiddie rides at their own pace. 9:30-11:30 am 1. Rock Party. Celebrate igneous, rides, followed by story, snack. Every sedimentary and other rock friends with Tues. & Wed. $6.50 per child, parents crafts, games. Ages 2-12, with grown- ride free. Oaks Park, 7805 SE Oaks Park up. 2-3 pm. FREE, registration required. Way. 503-233-5777. oakspark.com Beaverton Library, 12375 SW 5th. 503-350-3600. beavertonlibrary.org 9. Hopworks Tot Tuesday. Arts activity, story time, light snacks. Ages 1-8, with 1, 8, 15, 22, 29. Johnny Keener. Inter- grown-up. 11 am every second Tues. active music fun. Ages 0-6. 10 am. $5. FREE. Hopworks Urban Brewery, Treehouse Children’s Boutique, 3954 N 2944 SE Powell. 503-232-4677. Williams. 503-928-5987. hopworksbeer.com misstreehouse.com 16. Nuestro Canto. Grupo Condor 15. Komedy 4 da Kids. Angel Ocasio’s bilingual folk music. 6:30 pm. FREE. bilingual comedy. 1-1:45 pm. FREE. Vancouver Community Library, 901 C St., Troutdale Library, 2451 SW Cherry Park. Vancouver. 360-695-1566. fvrl.org 503-988-5355. multcolib.org 30. Family Campfire Adventure. 411 29. Bug Party. Learn about creepy on nocturnal creatures, plus hike, camp- crawlies with crafts, games. Ages 2-12, fire. 6:30-8:30 pm. $6/person, member with grown-up. FREE, registration discount, reservations required. Tryon required. Beaverton Library, 12375 SW Creek State Park, 11321 SW Terwilliger. 5th. 503-350-3600. beavertonlibrary.org 503-636-9886, ext. 225. tryonfriends.org

TuESdAy WEdNESdAy 2. Reptile Man. Get up close with scaly 3. Wondrous Wednesday. $3 admission critters. 11 am. FREE. Three Creeks to the World Forestry Center Discovery Community Library, 800-C NE Tenney, Museum. 10 am-5pm every first Wed. Vancouver. 360-571-9696. fvrl.org 4033 SW Canyon. 503-228-1367. world- forestry.org. 2. Hands-On Science. Science with AC Gilbert’s Discovery Village scientists. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31. Chipper’s Preschool Ages 5+. 2 pm. FREE. Ledding Library, Rides. See Tues. 2-29. 10660 SE 21st, Milwaukie. 503-786-7580. 10-13. The Jungle Book. Broadway ci.milwaukie.or.us Rose Theatre’s musical of Rudyard Kipling’s classic. 11 am July 10, 11, 12, 13. $8. Deb Fennell Auditorium, 9000 SW Durham, Tigard. 503-620-5262. broadwayrose.org 10. Floreo de Soga. Folklorico dance and cowboy rope tricks. 3:30 pm. FREE. Fairview Columbia Library, 1520 NE Vil- lage. 503-988-5655. multcolib.org 31. Tour to the Center of the Earth. Brian Waite Band’s rock adventure. 2-2:45 pm. FREE. Gresham Library, 385 NW Miller. 503-988-5387. multcolib.org

THurSdAy 11. Hopworks Tot Thursday. Crafts and story time. Ages 1-6, with grown-up. PHOTO COURTESY OF REPTILE MAN RICHARD RITCHIE Reptile man Richard Ritchey’s son, Cooper, 11 am. FREE. Hopworks BikeBar, shows off a python featured in his dad’s show. 3947 N Williams. 503-232-4677. Catch Reptile Man at Three Creeks Community hopworksbeer.com Library in Vancouver July 2 and at the Portland Children’s Museum July 12.

38 July 2013 metro-parent.com Thousands of tubers will float the Willamette during The Big Float July 28. Join the water fun or just show up for the party after! PHOTO COURTESY OF THE BIG FLOAT 11. Dragon Theater Puppets. 11 am. 13. The Jungle Book. See Wed., 10 FREE. Cascade Park Community Library, 13. OMSI Shell Show. See Tues., 2 600 NE 136th, Vancouver. 360-256-7782. fvrl.org 20. Parent’s Survival Night. Drop off the kids for fitness fun, crafts, music, 18. Sunset Stroll. Naturalist-led walk. snack. Ages 3-12. 6-9:30 pm. $26, Ages 10+, with grown-up. 7:30-9:30 pm. member discount, reservations please. $10, advanced registration required. The Little Gym, 17890 SW McEwan, Cooper Mountain Nature Park, 18892 Lake Oswego. 503-595-9702. SW Kemmer. 503-629-6350. thprd.org tlglakeoswegoor.com 25. What Do You Know About H2O? Mad Science explores water. 10- 20, 21. Bicycle Big Top. Strange bikes 10:30 am, 2:30-3 pm. FREE. Beaverton on display, plus parade, unicycle and Library, 12375 SW 5th. 503-350-3600. BMX performances, more. 10 am-5 pm beavertonlibrary.org July 20, noon-5 pm July 21. Free w/ admission $15 adults, $12 college students, free ages 0-17. Portland Art FridAy Museum, 1219 SW Park. 503-226-2811. portlandartmuseum.org 5. Family Bat Outing. 411 on nocturnal animals, plus night hike. Ages 6+. Regis- 20. Fire in the Park. Firefighter chal- tered adult must accompany registered lenges, bands, kids’ events, more. 11 am- child. 7:30-9:30 pm. $10. Cooper Moun- 5 pm. FREE, donations appreciated. tain Nature Park, 18892 SW Kemmer. Esther Short Park, Columbia & 8th, 503-629-6350. thprd.org Vancouver. fireinthepark.com 12. Evergreen Home School Day. 27. Bug Safari. Capture and observe all All about air and flying. Make flying kinds of bugs. Best ages 6+, registered machines. 8:30 am-2 pm. $12 person, grown-up required. 1-3 pm. $10, reservations required. 500 NE Captain registration required. Cooper Mountain Michael King Smith Way, McMinnville. Nature Park, 18892 SW Kemmer. 503-434-4185. evergreenmuseum.org 503-629-6350. thprd.org 12. Reptile Man. Richard Ritchey shows off his critters. 10-10:20 am. FREE w/ SuNdAy admission $10 ages 1-54. Portland Children’s Museum, 4015 SW Canyon. 7. $2 day at oMSi. 9:30 am-5:30 pm. 503-223-6500. portlandcm.org Parking $3. 1945 SE Water. ABC Doula ...... 7 Joy Central ...... 11 Oregon Virtual Academy - 503-797-4000. omsi.edu Academy Theater ...... 6 Kaiser Permanente ...... 9 K12 ...... 23 AFS Student Exchange...... 2 Learning Palace ...... 27 Oregon Zoo ...... 33 26. Top of the Food Chain. Learn Antique Powerland/ Legacy Health / Randall Pediatric Dental Group...... 8 28. The Big Float. Yes, it’s true. 2,000+ Great Oregon Steam Up ... 37 Children’s Hospital ...... 15 Penny’s Puppet about animals’ feeding habits, create a Barnes-Miller Child Little Engineers...... 14 Productions ...... 39 food web, dissect owl pellets, more. 11 intrepid folks will tube down the Willa- Development ...... 8 Little Garden Preschool ...... 7 The Portland Ballet/Pacific Beanstalk Children’s Resale 33 Little Smiles Pediatric Artists Dance Center...... 21 am-1 pm. FREE w/admission $7 ages mette River at 10 am from the Marquam Bennett Suzuki Dentistry ...... 31 Portland Revels ...... 39 Violin Studio...... 24 Lloyd Center ...... 31 Renaissance Rising ...... 18 3-59, $3.50 ages 1-2, free 0-1. 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