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A (very) young visitor enjoys some creative 2011 Family time in the Toddler Clay Area of the Resource Guide Children’s Museum’s Clay Studio. Serving the Families of the (Visit www.Metro-Parent.com for Portland Metropolitan Area an expanded list of area resources!) Metro Parent P.O. Box 13660 Portland, OR 97213-0660 Phone: 503-460-2774; Fax: 503-331-3445 Publisher Family Fun!...... 6 Martin Griffy, 503-460-2774 [email protected] Kid-Friendly Activities, Destinations & Editor Entertainment Marie Sherlock, 503-460-2774 [email protected] Educational Attractions...... 6 Managing Editor Museums, Historic Sites & Living History Museums, Emily Puro Zoos & Animal Education Sites, Planetariums & Ob- PHOTO COURTESY OF PORTLAND CHILDREN’S MUSEUM, PORTLANDCM.ORG [email protected] Advertising Account Executives servatories, Libraries, Walking Tours, Factory Tours Oh, the Places We’ll Go!...... 30 Westside/National/Outside Metro Area V isual and Performing Arts...... 8 Our Readers’ ‘Family Favorite’ Destinations Debbie Dille, 503-997-4044; fax: 503-352-4373 Visual Art & Crafts, Dance, Theater Arts,, Music, We asked you to tell us about your favorite local [email protected] Storytelling places to go with kids in tow – from kid-o-centric Eastside/Vancouver/Washington Ali King, 503-331-8184; 360-695-0455 cafés and toy shops to family-friendly grocery stores The Great Outdoors...... 12 fax: 503-331-3445; and vacation destinations. Here are the results of our [email protected] Parks & Playgrounds, Gardens, Hiking & Wildlife 2010 “Family Favorites” reader survey. Design & Production Susan Bard Watching, Public Fountains, Farms, ‘Urban Camps’ For distribution issues, e-mail us at [email protected] Recreation, Sports & Physical Fun...... 16 Family Resources...... 34 For calendar submissions,   Indoor Play Parks & Play Groups, Children’s Gyms, Parent Support, Education & Information e-mail us at [email protected] Swimming Pools, Swimming Holes, Water Parks, Support Groups for Parents, Swap and Play Coopera- To subscribe to Metro Parent, Rock Climbing, Roller Skating & Roller Hockey, Skate tives, Parent Education, Childcare Resources, Parents’ e-mail us at: [email protected]. A one-year subscription is $25. Parks, Horseback Riding, Ice Skating & Ice Hockey, Night Out, Parent-Child Development Service Pro- Metro Parent is published monthly by Metro Skiing & Winter Sports, Adult Fitness Resources (with grams, Emergency Services, Miscellaneous Parenting Parent Publishing, Inc. and is copyright 2004 Childcare), Amusement Parks and Other Miscella- Resources, Local Parks and Recreation Departments Metro Parent Publishing, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written neous Attractions permission is prohibited. Metro Parent is dis- Family Resource Guide Listings...... 40 tributed free of charge throughout the Portland, Family Fare ...... 22 Adoption, Arts & Crafts, Attractions/Events, Birth metropolitan area. Restaurants & Cafes, CSA Farms, Farmers Markets Centers, Childcare/Daycare, Classes/Camps, Dance, Metro Parent reserves the right to refuse advertising for any reason. Distribution of this Day Trips...... 24 Dentistry, Diapers, Doulas & Midwives, Drama/The- publication does not constitute an endorsement  Gorge, the ater, Fertility/Egg Donor, Fitness, Foreign Language, of the products or services advertised herein. and Other Area Day Trips Gymnastics, Health & Wellness, Homeschooling, Metro Parent does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex or Medical, Museums, Music Instruction, Parenting sexual orientation. 2011: The Year of Multicultural Fun...... 26 Resources & Support, Parties, Pediatrics, Preschools, Although every effort is taken to ensure the ac- How to Travel the World at Local Fairs and Private Schools, Products & Services, Public Schools, curacy of published material, Metro Parent Pub- lishing Inc. and its agents and employees cannot Festivals Restaurants, Retail, Sign Languagae, Special Needs, be held responsible for the use or misuse of any Want to raise a global citizen? Consider any (all?) of Sports/Martial Arts, Surrogacy, Swim Instruction, information contained herein. The contents of Theaters, Toy Stores, Tutoring/Educational Services, Metro Parent and its Web site are for informa- these family-friendly multicultural fairs, festivals and tional purposes only and are not intended to be a events taking place in 2011. Waterbirth substitute for professional advice or treatment.

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Educational Attractions airfield in the West, the museum highlights the development of Museums aviation in the 1920s and 30s. End of the Oregon Trail Interpre- Portland Art Museum – 1219 tive Center – 1726 Washington Kid-FriendlyFUN Activities, SW Park Ave.; 503-226-2811; St., Oregon City; 503-657-9336, pam.org. Permanent and special x114; endoftheoregontrail.org. Destinations & Entertainment exhibits. Family and children’s Theatrical presentations, exhibits activities. Free admission for and hands-on 19th century ac- children 17 and under. tivities. We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: The Portland Children’s Museum – Evergreen Aviation & Space Portland metro area is a fabulous place to raise kids! 4015 SW Canyon Rd.; 503-223- Museum – 500 NE Capt. Michael 6500; portlandcm.org. Interactive King Smith Way (Hwy. 18), Mc- There are so many family-friendly attractions, busi- permanent and changing exhibits Minnville; 503-434-4180; spruce- nesses and natural areas in our midst you could live for young children, as well as art goose.org. Home of the Spruce here for decades and never grow bored. Plus, there studios, workshops, storytelling Goose. Includes both aviation and and other activities. space exhibits. always seems to be something new to discover and Portland Police Historical Mu- Mercy Corps Action Center – explore. seum – Justice Center, 1111 SW 28 SW First Ave.; 503-896-5002; While we can’t list every family-friendly attraction 2nd Ave., 16th floor; 503-823- actioncenter.org/portland. This 0019; portlandpolicemuseum. downtown “museum” educates in the region, we’ve done our best to include a wide com. Call in advance to confirm visitors on the root causes of hours. Free. poverty and offers a hands-on range of activities for every age and interest in the experience on what daily life is following listings (you’ll find even more online at Rice Northwestern Museum of Rocks and Minerals – 26385 NW like for oppressed people around metro-parent.com). We hope you’ll be inspired to the globe. Free. Groveland Dr., Hillsboro; 503- check out some (many!) of these destinations and 647-2418; ricenwmuseum.org. Museum of the Oregon Territory An extensive collection of rocks, – 211 Tumwater Dr., Oregon City; attractions, whether they’re well-known family minerals, fossils and petrified 503-655-5574; historicoregoncity. favorites or undiscovered gems. If you do, you’ll wood. org. Museum and research library located above Willamette Falls, understand what makes our region such a wonderful Safety Learning Center and Fire open by appointment only. place to be a parent, a grandparent and a kid. Museum – Historic Belmont Firehouse, 900 SE 35th Ave.; 503- Oregon Historical Society Mu- 823-3615 (event and tour info); seum – 1200 SW Park Ave.; 503- tour and dozens of interactive 1115 E 5th, Vancouver, Wash.; jeffmorrisfoundation.org. Historic 306-5198 (info); 503-222-1741 exhibits for all ages. 360-694-7026; fortvan.org/pages/ fire museum, tours and educa- (office); ohs.org. Exhibits and Pearson Air Museum – Vancou- pearson-air-museum. Located on tional events. Free. events showcasing the history of ver’s National Historic Reserve, the oldest continuously active the Pacific Northwest. Stark’s Vacuum Cleaner Museum – 107 NE Grand Ave.; 503-232- Oregon Maritime Center and 4101; starks.com/aboutus_the- Museum – On the sternwheeler vacuummuseum.php. Quirky mu- “Portland” at the foot of SW Pine seum highlights vacuum cleaners St. in Tom McCall Waterfront from the 1800s to the 1960s. Free. Park; 503-224-7724; oregon- maritimemuseum.org. Presents Washington County Historical Oregon’s river history, including Society & Museum – 17677 NW a Children’s Corner with sturdy Springville Rd.; 503-645-5353; objects for kids to explore. washingtoncountymuseum.org. Museum and research library lo- Oregon Museum of Science and cated on the Portland Community Industry (OMSI) – 1945 SE Wa- Kids of all ages can dis- College Rock Creek Campus. ter Ave.; 503-797-4000; omsi. cover the wonders of science at the Oregon Water Resources Education edu. Includes OMNIMAX theater, Museum of Science Murdock Planetarium, submarine and Industry (OMSI). Center – 4600 SE Columbia Way, PHOTO COURTESY OF OMSI

6 Metro Parent • www.metro-parent.com • Family Resource Guide 2011 Please note: Metro Parent believes all of the following information to be correct as of the date of publication. We recommend that you call ahead for hours open, costs and special events. Whenever possible, we’ve indicated those attractions that are free. Addresses are in Portland, unless identified otherwise.

Vancouver, Wash.; 360-487-7111; John Quincy Adams Young cityofvancouver.us/watercenter. House – 12050 NW Cornell Rd., asp. Environmental education Beaverton; 503-629-6355; thprd. center with hands-on exhibits, org/facilities/jqay/home.cfm. A programs and events focusing on “salt box”-style house built in the water cycle, daily usage, re- 1863 by the Young family when cycling and tasting. Free. they arrived at the end of the Or- Wells Fargo History Museum egon Trail. – 1300 SW 5th Ave., 2nd floor; McLoughlin House – 713 Center 503-886-1102; wellsfargohistory. St., Oregon City; 503-656-5146; com. Features artifacts and ex- mcloughlinhouse.org. The home hibits of the Old West. Free. of John McLoughlin, founder of Ft. Vancouver. World Forestry Center – 4033 SW Canyon Rd.; 503-228-1367; Northwest Civil War Council worldforestrycenter.org. Com- – nwcwc.org. Civil War reenact- pletely renovated in 2005, now ment groups perform throughout features interactive forestry edu- the region. cation exhibits for all ages. Old Aurora Colony Museum – 15018 Second St. NE, Aurora; 503-678-5754; auroracolony. Historic Sites & Living org. Features a Textile and Fiber History Museums Arts gallery as well as the Aurora Champoeg State Heritage Area Colony History gallery. – Champoeg Road, St. Paul. Old McDonald’s Farm – 1001 503-678-1251, x221 (state park); SE Evans Rd., Corbett; 503-695- 503-678-1649 (Friends of Historic 3316; oldmcdonaldsfarm.org. Champoeg); champoeg.org. Site Educational tours for large and of Oregon’s first provisional gov- small groups, overnight pack- ernment; hosts a variety of living ages, horse camps and seasonal history events. Free; $3 parking events. fee. Phillip Foster Farm National His- Fort Vancouver National Historic toric Site – 29912 SE Hwy. 211, Site – 1501 E Evergreen Blvd., Eagle Creek; 503-637-6324; phil- Vancouver, Wash.; 360-816-6230; ipfosterfarm.com. Historic farm nps.gov/fova. Living history includes a farmhouse, barn, pio- performances, tours and special neer store and blacksmith shop. events. Pittock Mansion – 3229 NW Hoover-Minthorn House – 115 Pittock Dr.; 503-823-3623; pit- South River St., Newberg; 503- tockmansion.com. 1914 mansion 538-6629; newbergoregon.gov/ built by the original owner and newberg/hoover-minthorn-house. publisher of the Oregonian. This restored 1881 house was Pomeroy Living History Farm – the childhood home of Herbert 20902 NE Lucia Falls Rd., Yacolt, Hoover. Wash.; 360-686-3537; pome- Jenkins Estate – 8005 SW Grab- royfarm.org. Historic farm with horn Rd., Aloha; 503-629-6355; operating blacksmith shop and thprd.org/facilities/jenkins/home. log house. cfm. This estate, listed in the Na- Stevens-Crawford Heritage tional Registry of Historic Places, House – 603 Sixth St., Oregon features a 1913 log home and ex- City; 503-655-2866; historicoreg- tensive gardens. Free. oncity.org. Built in 1907-08, this Family Fun continues on page 8

Metro Parent • www.metro-parent.com • Family Resource Guide 2011 7 family fun historic home is a classic example gartobservatory.blogspot.com) Portland Underground Tours – Visual and Performing Arts of Foursquare architecture. after 5 pm for availability. $3 503-622-4798; shanghaitunnels. With so many wonderful arts donation. info. Best suited for older kids, Vancouver National Historic Re- organizations and performance these tours take you underground serve – Vancouver, Wash.; 360- Kendall Planetarium – 1945 SE companies around, it’s easy to to explore the shadier side of 816-6230; nps.gov/fova/. Fort Water Ave.; 503-797-4610; omsi. introduce your kids to a variety of Portland history, including the Vancouver, Officers Row, Pearson edu/planetarium. OMSI’s plan- creative outlets from an early age. shanghai trade that survived etarium is the largest and most Many of the following organiza- Air Museum and more. from 1850-1941. technically advanced in the Pa- tions offer special programs/per- cific Northwest. Urban Tour Group – 503-227- formances for children and fami- 5780; urbantourgroup.org. A lies and/or include young people nonprofit group that offers free in their performance troupes; oth- downtown walking tours to ers are simply wonderful cultural school groups also offers paid experiences for all. tours to other groups. Call a few weeks in advance to schedule, or Visual Arts and Crafts take a virtual tour on their web- In addition to the classes and site. galleries listed below, check your local Parks and Recreation Factory Tours Department schedule for art (our online listings classes and open art studio times. have further details) Children’s Healing Art Project Keeper Mike Marshall shows a green Bob’s Red Mill – 13521 SE Pheas- - 1030 NW Marshall (donated anaconda to young visitors ant Ct., Milwaukie; 800-349-2173; space; location may change in during a keeper talk. bobsredmill.com/mill-tours.html, 2011); 503-243-5294; chap.name. PHOTO BY MELINDA HOLLAND, © OREGON ZOO Art activities, classes, special Candy Basket – 1924 NE 181st Zoos & Animal events and private parties to sup- Ave., Portland; 503-666-2000; Education Sites Libraries port art programs for children in candybasketinc.com/tours. Oregon Zoo – 4001 SW Can- Our regional libraries are among local hospitals. yon Rd.; 503-226-1561, x0; or- the most frequented in the entire Franz Bakery - 340 NE 11th St., Collage – 1639 NE Alberta St., egonzoo.org. Animal exhibits, country, and for good reason! Not Portland; 503-232-2191, ext. 503-249-2190; 4429 SE Wood- conservation education, special only will you find great books 4365; usbakery.com/about-franz/ stock Blvd., 503-777-2189; col- events, concerts, camps, classes for all ages on their expansive bakery-tours. lagepdx.com. Arts and crafts and more. shelves, but you’ll also find special Leatherman Factory - 12106 classes and supplies for all ages. programs for kids and families Portland Audubon Society Bird NE Ainsworth Circle, Portland; Multnomah Arts Center – 7688 – from story times and summer Sanctuary – 5151 N.W. Cornell SW Capitol Hwy.; 503-823-ARTS reading programs to magic shows, 503-408-5550; leatherman.com/ Rd.; 503-292-6855; audubon- (2787); portlandonline.com/ chamber music and more. Visit about/tour. portland.org. Wildlife sanctuary, parks/. Art education for all ages. your local library, check their hiking trails and injured bird care Pacific Hazelnut Candy Factory website, or call to find out about Museum of Contemporary Craft facility. – 14673 Ottaway Ave., Aurora; upcoming and ongoing events. 800-634-7344; pacifichazelnut. – 724 NW Davis St., 503-223- Portland Mounted Police Horse 2654, contemporarycrafts.org. No Multnomah County Library - com/factorytour.html. Stables – 1362 NW Naito Park- longer offering programming for multcolib.org way; 503-823-2100. Tours sched- Pendleton Blanket Mill – 1307 children and families, but muse- uled by appointment, guided by Clackamas County Library - SE Court Pl., Pendleton; 541-276- um exhibits feature a wide range officers of the mounted patrol library.co.clackamas.or.us/lib 6911; pendleton-usa.com. of contemporary crafts. unit. Free. Washington County Library - Pendleton’s Washougal Weaving My Masterpiece Art Studio wccls.org Mill - 2 Pendleton Way, Wash- - 7905 SW Cirrus Dr., 27G, Bea- Planetariums & verton; 503-453-3700; mymaster- Clark County, Wash., Library - ougal, Wash.; 360-835-1118; Observatories pieceartstudio.com. Classes, open fvrl.org pendleton-usa.com. Haggart Astronomical Observa- studio times and art parties. Ruby Jewel Ice Cream Sandwich tory – John Inskeep Environmen- Oregon College of Arts and Walking Tours Factory – 55 NE Farragut, Port- tal Learning Center, Clackamas Crafts – 8245 SW Barnes Rd.; land; 503-805-8369; rubyjewel. Community College, 19600 S Peter’s Walking Tours – 503-704- 503-297-5544; ocac.edu. Profes- net. Molalla Ave., Oregon City; 503- 7900; walkportland.com. Tours sional and student exhibits as 594-6044; depts.clackamas.edu/ of local sites include kid-friendly Tillamook Cheese Visitor’s Cen- well as classes and camps for haggart. Volunteer-operated ob- activities and interesting local ter – 4175 Highway 101 North, children and families. servatory open to the public when history. Call for reservations. Tillamook; 503-815-1300; tilla- Pacific Northwest College of skies are clear and a volunteer is mookcheese.com. Art – 1241 NW Johnson St.; 503- available. Check their blog (hag- Family Fun continues on page 10

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226-4391; pnca.edu. Professional June Taylor’s School of Dance – 503-241-1802; broadwayacrossa- 4480; nwcts.org. Performances, and student exhibits; classes and 19318 SW Mohave Ct., Tualatin, merica.com. camps and classes. camps. 503-885-0545 junetaylorscho- Broadway Rose Theater Com- Olde World Puppet Theatre - Portland Art Museum – 1219 olofdance.com. pany – Tigard; 503-620-5262; 503-233-7723; puppetmuseum. SW Park Ave.; 503-226-2811; Northwest Dance Theatre – bwayrose.com. Camps, classes com. Performances often feature pam.org. Permanent and special 19318 Mohave Ct., Tualatin; and performances. Japanese Maraku style using marionettes. exhibits. Family and children’s 503-925-3898; nwdt.org. This Christian Youth Theater – 2700 activities. Free admission for nonprofit, pre-professional com- NE Andresen Rd., Vancouver, Oregon Children’s Theatre – Per- children 17 and under. pany provides opportunities for Wash.; 360-750-8550; cytvan- formances at Winningstad and Portland Institute of Contempo- emerging dancers to perform in port.org. Classes and performanc- Newmark Theaters in downtown rary Art (PICA) – 224 NW 13th professional productions, includ- es throughout the region. Portland; 503-228-9571; octc.org. Ave., Ste. 305; 503-242-1419; ing an abridged version of the Performance, classes and camps. Nutcracker in December. ComedySportz – 1963 NW pica.org. Performance and visual Kearney St.; 503-236-8888; Penny’s Puppets – 503-282-9207; arts held at various locations. Oregon Ballet Theatre – 818 SE portlandcomedy.com. Improvisa- pennypuppets.com. Performances – Wa- 6th Ave.; 503-2BALLET (222- tional comedy for ages 10 and up; throughout the region. 5538); obt.org. terfront Park and Ankeny Plaza, ComedySportz4Kidz for younger Play After Play – 1825 SE Frank- downtown Portland; 503-222- Pacific Festival Ballet – 4620 SW children. lin St., Bay K; 503-772-4005; 6072, 503-241-4188 (weekends); Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy.; 503- El Centro Milagro (Miracle playafterplay.com. Saturday chil- portlandsaturdaymarket.com. 245-5269; pacificfestivalballet. Theater Group) –525 SE Stark dren’s performances are followed Outdoor arts and crafts market org. Dance classes and camps (theatre); 425 SE 6th Ave. (of- by activities with the performers. with entertainment open week- in ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop and fice); 503-236-7253; milagro.org. Portland Center for the Perform- ends March through Christmas more. Hispanic cultural center featuring ing Arts (PCPA) – 1111 SW Broad- Eve. Portland Ballet Academy & performances by the Miracle The- way; 503-248-4335; pcpa.com. SCRAP – 2915 NE Martin Luther Youth Company – 6250 SW Capi- ater Group. More than 900 performances a King Jr. Blvd.; 503-294-0769; tol Highway; 503-452-8448; the- Gresham Little Theater – 30639 year at various venues, including scrapaction.org. Camps, classes portlandballet.org. Ballet school SE Bluff Rd., Gresham; gresham- children’s dance and theatrical and private parties creating art and performing groups for pre- littletheater.net. events. with found objects. It’s also a re- school through adult ages. Imago Theatre – 17 SE 8th Ave.; Portland Opera’s Broadway Se- tail store selling found objects for Portland Center for the Perform- ries – 211 SE Caruthers St.; 503- at-home projects. 503-231-9581; imagotheater.com. ing Arts (PCPA) – 1111 SW Broad- Experimental theater that defies 241-1802; portlandopera.org. way; 503-248-4335; pcpa.com. Dance categorization. Shakespeare in the Park – Port- More than 900 performances a land; 503-467-6573; portlandac- Krayon Kids – 817 12th St., Classical Ballet Academy – 7970 year, including children’s dance tors.com. Summer performances Oregon City; 503-656-6099; SE Milwaukie; 503-890-6101; and theatrical events. in area parks including children’s krayonkids.org. Musical theater classicalballet.net. Children’s Portland Festival Ballet – 4620 workshops. classes and an annual perfor- featuring local children. SW Beaverton-Hillsdale Hwy.; Shaking the Tree – 1407 SE mance of The Nutcracker. Ladybug Theater – 8210 SE 13th; 503-245-5269; portlandfestival- Stark; 503-235-0635; shaking- 502-232-2346; ladybugtheater. Columbia Dance – 1700 Broad- ballet.org. Youth and adult ballet the-tree.com. Children’s drama org. Wednesday and Thurs- way, Vancouver, Wash.; 360-737- school and performance company. classes, camps and performances. 1922. coldance.org. Dance school day morning performances for Portland Youth Ballet – 7901 SW Tears of Joy Puppet Theatre – and performance groups. young children with audience Cirrus Dr., Bldg. 27, Beaverton; participation. Performances and camps in Port- Do Jump! Movement Theater 503-914-8913; pybdance.com. land and Vancouver; 503-248- Lakewood Theater Company – – Echo Theater, 1515 SE 37th Dance classes and youth perfor- 0557 or 360-695-3050; tojt.com. mances. Lakewood Center for the Arts, 368 Ave.; 503-231-1232; dojump.org. Theatre in the Grove – 2028 Humor, music, dance, theater and S State St., Lake Oswego; 503- Sherwood Dance Academy – 635-3901; lakewood-center.org. Pacific Ave., Forest Grove; 503- acrobatics combine to create the 20407 SW Borchers Dr. #205, 359-5349; theatreinthegrove.org. unique DoJump! experience. Also Sherwood, 503-625-8868, sher- Mudeye Puppet Company – 9615 Oregon’s longest running commu- acrobatic, movement and other wooddance.com N Kellogg St.; 503-805-0291; nity theater. camps and classes for children mudeyepuppets.org. Puppet and adults. Theater Arts classes and performances held at Music Jefferson Dancers – Jefferson various locatoins. Blue Monkey Theater – Portland; Bravo Vancouver – Performances High School, 5210 N Kerby Ave., New Blue Parrot Children’s The- 503.593.2629; bluemonkeytheater. at St. Joseph Church, 400 S An- 503-916-5180; jeffdancers.pps. atre – Washougal, Wash.; 360- org. Classes, internships and per- dersen Rd., Vancouver, Wash.; k12.or.us. Dancers of the nation- 696-1155; newblueparrot.com. formances showcasing the talents 360-906-0441; bravoconcerts. ally known dance department at of teen and adult performers. Northwest Children’s Theater com. Concerts span musical Jefferson High School perform and School – NW Cultural Center, genres from classical to choral to throughout the school year. Broadway Across America – Per- formances at Keller Auditorium; 1819 NW Everett St.; 503-222- jazz.

10 Metro Parent • www.metro-parent.com • Family Resource Guide 2011 Chamber Music Northwest – 522 SW 5th Ave., Ste. 920; 503-294-6400; cmnw.org. Schedule includes a number of family concerts. Community Music Center – 3350 SE Francis; 503-823- 3177; community- musiccenter.org. Music classes and performances for children and adults. Ethos Music Center – 2 N Killingsworth The talented St., 503-AT-ETHOS young members of (503-283-8467), the Metropolitan Youth Symphony ethos.org. Individual perform at several and group music concerts through- classes offered on a out the year. sliding fee schedule. YOUTH SYMPHONY PHOTO COURTESY OF METROPOLITAN Junior Symphony of Oregon Pro Arte Chamber Vancouver – Most performances Orchestra – Lake Oswego; 503- held at the Vancouver First 570-6211; oregonproarte.org. Church of God, 3300 NE 78th St., Semi-professional adult and Vancouver, Wash; 360-696-4084; youth chamber ensembles. oregonchamberplayers.org/jsv. Oregon Repertory Singers – html. 9320 SW Barbur Blvd., Suite 240; Metropolitan Youth Symphony 503-230-0652; orsingers.org. – 4800 SW Macadam, Ste. 105; Adult and youth choirs. 503-239-4566; playmys.org. A Oregon Symphony – Perfor- nonprofit youth music education mances at Arlene Schnitzer organization for musicians from Concert Hall; Ticket Office at 923 age 6 through college. SW Washington; 503-228-1353 (tickets); orsymphony.org. Sched- Oregon Music Academy – 11555 ule includes a series of children’s SW Durham Rd., Tigard; oregon- concerts. musicacademy.com. Summer camps, music workshops and Ovation! – Portland; 503-697- one-on-one instruction. SING (7464); portlandchoirs.org. Graduates of Portland Boychoir Family Fun continues on page 12

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join high school aged girls (grad- Rose City Chamber Orchestra – You’ll find plenty of uates of the intensive Ovation! Portland; 503-475-8691; rosecity. active play opportuni- Girls Training) to form this vocal org. ties for kids at the re- ensemble. gion’s wonderful parks, Vancouver Symphony Orchestra including the Chelsea Pacific Youth Choir – In residence – Vancouver, Wash.; 360-735- Anderson Play Station at Marshall Park in at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, 7278; vancouversymphony.org. Vancouver, Wash. 147 NW 19th Ave.; 503-780-1675; Schedule includes young artist pacificyouthchoir.org. Youth cho- performances and an annual ral groups for ages 5 to 19. Youth Artists Competition. Portland Baroque Orchestra – 1020 SW Taylor St., Ste. 200; Storytelling 503-222-6000; pbo.org. PBO is See “Libraries” for your local dedicated to presenting authentic branch. Many offer storytelling interpretations of 17th and 18th events for all ages. century music and educating the Portland Storytellers’ Guild –

community about baroque music. WASH. PHOTO COURTESY OF THE CITY VANCOUVER, portlandstorytellers.org. Check Portland Boychoir – Portland; the website for frequent family- portlandonline.com/parks/. features a playground and reser- 503-697-SING (7464); portland- friendly storytelling events. voir. choirs.org. The only all-boy choir George Rogers Park – 611 State in the area features boys ages 6 St., Lake Oswego; 503-697-6500; Rose Garden Children’s Park – to 9. The Great Outdoors ci.oswego.or.us/parksrec. Features SW Kingston Blvd., adjacent to sports fields, access to the Wil- International Rose Test Garden, Portland Center for the Per- Parks & Playgrounds Washington Park; 503-823-PLAY forming Arts (PCPA) – 1111 SW lamette River, a memorial garden Broadway; 503-248-4335; pcpa. There’s nothing better than your area, playground and tennis (7529); portlandonline.com/ com. More than 900 performanc- neighborhood park, but with so courts. parks/. Take the train from the es a year, including concerts and many enticing play spaces in the Ibach Park – 10455 SW Ibach zoo to this park with elaborate children’s events. region why not get out and ex- St., Tualatin; 503-691-3061; play structures and sand area, plore a few new ones this year? ci.tualatin.or.us. Includes an featuring a castle, spaceship and Portland Columbia Symphony There simply isn’t space to list all award-winning play area. water-fight fountain. Orchestra – 503-234-4077; co- the fabulous parks in the area, but Salmon Creek Park – 1112 NE lumbiasymphony.org. here’s a small sampling to spark Jurgens Park – 17255 SW Jurgens 117th St., Vancouver, Wash.; 360- Portland Girlchoir – 1819 NW your interest. Thanks to our tax Ave., Tualatin; 503-691-3061; 619-1111; ci.vancouver.wa.us/ Everett St., # 204; 503-226-6162; dollars, they’re all free! For ad- ci.tualatin.or.us. Sand play area, parks-recreation. Enjoy the fresh- girlchoir.com. Five ensembles fea- ditional parks, check the listings walking paths and more. water lake with sandy beach. turing girls ages 6 to 18. under Hiking & Wildlife Watching – SE 39th and and visit your city’s parks depart- Portland Opera – 211 SE Ca- Stark; 503-823-PLAY (7529); – SE 7th and Mill- ment website. ruthers St.; 503-241-1802 (box portlandonline.com/parks/. In- er; 503-823-PLAY (7529); port- office); portlandopera.org. Perfor- Beverly Cleary Sculpture Garden cludes tennis courts, play struc- landonline.com/parks/. Includes mances of operas and Broadway – Grant Park, NE 33rd and US ture, duck pond and more. tennis courts, horseshoe pit and swimming pool. shows. Grant Pl.; 503-823-PLAY (7529); Marshall Community Park – 1015 Portland Taiko – 3230 NE Colum- portlandonline.com/parks/. E McLoughlin, Vancouver; 360- Washington Park – Head of bia Blvd.; 503-288-2456; port- Playground, soccer fields and a 619-1111; cityofvancouver.us/ SW Park Place.; 503-823-PLAY landtaiko.org. Japanese drum- “garden” of bronze sculptures of parks-recreation. Upgraded in (7529); portlandonline.com/ ming classes and performances. characters from Cleary’s books. 2006, this park includes an im- parks/. This mammoth park pressive “play station,” commu- boasts over 129 acres, many spe- Portland Youth Philharmonic Columbia Park/Imagination – 421 SW 6th Ave., Ste. 1350; Station – 1900 SW Cherry Park nity gardens and more. cialty gardens and the Rose Gar- 503-223-5939; portlandyouthphil. Rd., Troutdale; 503-666-8303; Memorial Park – 8100 SW Wil- den Children’s Park. org. The nation’s oldest youth ci.troutdale.or.us/parks-facilities/. sonville Rd., Wilsonville; 503- & Bernert Land- orchestra, founded in 1924, now Includes a massive wooden play 682-3727; ci.wilsonville.or.us. ing – 1100 12th St., West Linn; includes two full symphony or- structure and trails on six wood- Wilsonville’s oldest and largest 503-557-4700; westlinnoregon. chestras and a wind ensemble as ed acres. park includes a play area with gov/parksrec/parks/willamette- well as a string orchestra for the Cook Park – 17005 SW 92nd Ave., sand pit, athletic fields, commu- park. This 22.5 acre park includes youngest musicians. Tigard; 503-639-4171; tigard-or. nity garden, boat dock, trails, a volleyball courts, wading pool, Rock N Roll Camp for Girls – gov/community/parks. 79-acre small skate park and more. boat landing and dock system, 8900 A NE Vancouver Way; 503- park on the banks of the Tualatin Mt. Tabor Park – SE 60th and and wildlife viewing. 445-4991; girlsrockcamp.org. River. Salmon; 503-823-PLAY (7529); Individual and group lessons and – SW 45th and portlandonline.com/parks/. Hike summer camps for girls. Vermont; 503-823-PLAY (7529); to the top of the volcano. Also Family Fun continues on page 14

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Gardens Jenkins Estate – 8005 SW Grab- Columbia Gorge – Visit gorge- horn Rd., Aloha; 503-629-6355; friends.org or call 503-241-3762 The Berry Botanic Garden – thprd.org/facilities/jenkins/home. for trail and day hike informa- 11505 SW Summerville Ave.; cfm. A 1913 log home, a large tion. You’ll find a wealth of “gor- 503-636-4112; berrybot.org. rhododendron garden, wildflower geous” hiking possibilities in Plants from around the world and meadows and water features. the area, many appropriate for a public rock garden. FREE. families. Bishop’s Close – 11800 SW Mili- – 6704 Cooper Mountain Nature Park tary Ln.; 503-636-5613; diocese- SE 122nd Ave.; 503-823-9503; – 18895 SW Kemmer Rd., Bea- oregon.org. A privately owned leachgarden.org. Nine acres of verton; 503/629-6433; thprd.org/ garden open to the public. Kids special hybrids and native plants parks. 230 acres overlooking the are welcome, but know the close as well as a whimsical cottage. Tualatin River Valley with inter- is intended for quiet contempla- FREE. pretive trails, a demonstration tion. FREE. garden, children’s play area and The 30-mile Wild- Classical Chinese Garden – NW Oregon Garden – 879 W Main more. wood Trail in north- 3rd at Everett; 503-228-8131; St., Silverton; 503-874-8100, east Portland’s Forest 877-674-2733; oregongarden. – Between Park – a National portlandchinesegarden.org. Oc- Hawthorne and Steel Bridges Recreation Trail and org. Over 80 acres feature more part of a 40-mile re- cupying an entire city block, along the ; 503- this serene downtown attraction than 20 specialty gardens, water gional loop system – is features, garden art, a children’s 823-PLAY (7529), portlandonline. a favorite for family- includes ponds, bridges, gazebos com/parks/. More of an urban friendly hikes. and more. garden and the Gordon House, the only house in Oregon designed by stroll or bike ride than a hike, AND RECREATION PHOTO COURTESY OF PORTLAND PARKS Columbia Springs Environmental Frank Lloyd Wright. families can walk along the Wil- Education Center – 12208 SE Ev- (8733); hoytarboretum.org. Twelve miles of trails wind ergreen Hwy., Vancouver, Wash.; Midst dwarf conifers 360-882-0936; columbiasprings. a miniature railroad through 185 acres with more than org. Interpretative nature trails makes its way through 1,100 species of trees gathered with bird and wildlife viewing the Children’s Garden at from around the world. Kid-fo- The Oregon Garden, cused tours offered regularly. and a working trout hatchery. an 80-acre botanical FREE. sanctuary. Jackson Bottom Pre- Crystal Springs Rhododendron serve – 2600 SW Hillsboro Hwy., Garden – SE 28th Ave. (one block Hillsboro; 503-681-6206; jack- north of Woodstock); 503-771- sonbottom.org. 710-acre wildlife 8386; portlandonline.com/parks/. preserve. (Suggested donation of Seven acres of rhododendrons, $2, ages 10 and up.) azaleas and companion plants as – N Marine Dr well as a variety of birds and wa- & Lombard St. 503-823-PLAY terfowl. Free Labor Day through (7529), portlandonline.com/ February and Tuesdays and parks/. A sprawling public park at Wednesdays year-round. the confluence of the Willamette PHOTO COURTESY OF THE OREGON GARDEN The Grotto (The National Sanc- and the Columbia Rivers, with tuary of Our Sorrowful Mother) & Rose Garden lamette then cross a bridge to picnic areas, grassy fields and a – 8840 NE Skidmore St.; 503- – 700 N Rosa Parks Way; 503- Waterfront Park downtown. long stretch of sandy beach. 254-7371; thegrotto.org. Catholic 823-PLAY (7529); portlandonline. Magness Memorial Tree Farm sanctuary includes botanical gar- com/parks/. Free. Rock Island – SE 19th Ave. – 31195 SW Ladd Hill Rd., Sher- dens, statues, shrines and reflect- and Sparrow St., Milwaukie. 503- wood; 503-228-1367; worldfor- ing pools. FREE; Fee to ride the 823-PLAY (7529), portlandonline. Hiking & Wildlife Watching estrycenter.org. Outdoor for- elevator to upper level. com/parks/. An island in the Wil- (Free unless noted; lamette accessible by foot via a estry education site. Guided tours International Rose Test Gar- some locations may require land bridge when tide is low. available. den – Washington Park, 400 SW parking permits) Forest Park – NW 29th and – SW Kingston Ave.; 503-823-3664 (to Upshur to Newberry Rd.; 503- Marquam St. Sam Jackson Pk.; arrange tours for 10 or more); Audubon Society of Portland – 823-PLAY (7529); portlandonline. 503-823-PLAY (7529); portland- portlandonline.com/parks/. FREE. 5151 NW Cornell; 503-292-6855; audubonportland.org. Wildlife com/parks/. Portland’s largest online.com/parks/. A linear trail Japanese Garden – Washington viewing, bird watching, classes park, includes over 74 miles of from the foot of the West Hills Park, 611 SW Kingston Ave.; 503- and camps. hiking, biking and equestrian to Council Crest and the Oregon 223-1321; japanesegarden.com. trails. Zoo. Traditional gardens, tea ceremo- – NE – 4000 SW Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge nies and special events. 223rd off Sandy Blvd., Troutdale; 503-797-1850; oregonmetro.gov. Fairview Blvd.; 503-865-TREE – SE 7th & Sellwood; 503-823-

14 Metro Parent • www.metro-parent.com • Family Resource Guide 2011 PLAY (7529); portlandonline. verton; 503-629-6350; thprd. com/parks/. 120-acre natural org. Wildlife reserve including in the heart of the city evergreen and deciduous forests, with exceptional bird watching creeks, wetlands, ponds and opportunities. meadows. Includes an interpre- tive center, nature store and ex- – 3010 hibit area. SE Oxbow Parkway, Gresham; 503-797-1850; oregonmetro.gov. Tualatin River National Wildlife A 1,200-acre natural area in the Refuge, 19255 SW Pacific High- Gorge. way (Highway 99W), Sherwood; 503-625-5944, x227; friendsoftu- Nature Park – SE alatinrefuge.org. 162nd at Powell Blvd.; 503-823- PLAY (7529); portlandonline. Waterfront Renaissance Trail – com/parks/. Portland’s second Vancouver, Wash.; 360-619-1111; largest park, Powell Butte is an cityofvancouver.us/parks-recre- extinct volcano. Includes a paved, ation. Another urban stroll, this wheelchair-accessible trail. one along the Columbia River in Vancouver, Wash. Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge – Headquarters: 28908 Whitaker Ponds Natural Area NW Main Ave., Ridgefield, Wash.; – 7040 NE 47th Ave.; 503-823- 360-887-4106; fws.gov/ridgefiel- PLAY (7529); portlandonline. drefuges/ridgefield/; ridgefield- com/parks/. friends.org. Five thousand acres – 39 of wetlands, marshes, grasses miles east of Portland off Hwy. – and scores of birds and other 26, near Welches; 503-375-5646; wildlife. blm.gov/or/resources/recreation/. Sauvie Island Wildlife Manage- Includes hiking trails, picnic fa- ment Area – 18330 NW Sauvie cilities, a cut-out “underwater” Island Rd; 503-621-3488 (Oregon river viewing area and more. Dept. of Fish and Wildlife Office); Open mid-March through No- sauvieisland.org. Wildlife area vember. covers 12,000 acres featuring beaches, hiking, fishing and bird- Public Fountains watching. Hot summer day? Cool off in a Smith & Bybee Lakes Wildlife family-friendly public fountain! Area – 5300 N Marine Dr.; 503- Just be careful. Some surfaces can 797-1850; oregonmetro.gov. See be slippery when wet! (Free, un- beaver, river otter, black-tailed less noted) deer, osprey, bald eagles and Beverly Cleary Sculpture Garden Western painted turtles in this – Grant Park, NE 33rd and US wildlife area with paved access. Grant Pl.; 503-823-PLAY (7529); Trail– From portlandonline.com/parks/. This SE Ivon Street through Gresham “garden” of bronze sculptures to Boring; 503-823-PLAY (7529); features fountains in warm portlandonline.com/parks/. A months. 21-mile-long recreational biking/ Blue Lake Park Spray Ground hiking trail. – 20500 NE Marine Dr. 503-797- Tryon Creek State Park – Be- 1850. oregonmetro.gov. 3,500 tween Boones Ferry and Terwil- square feet of whimsical and liger Blvd. (off I-5); 503-636- action-packed water gizmos that 4398; tryonfriends.org. Hiking, spray, gush, dump and pour wa- biking and horseback riding ter. Free with admission to park trails. Children’s activities, guid- ($5 per car). ed hikes, lectures and more. City Park Fountain – Fifth and Hall, in front of the library, Bea- Tualatin Hills Nature Park – verton. 15655 SW Millikan Blvd., Bea- Family Fun continues on page 16

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Kids can cool off on hot summer days Check for free summer concerts, at many local public fountains, includ- pending permit approval. ing this inviting water feature at Propstra Square in Vancouver’s Esther Moonridge Farms – 25113 S Short Park. Ridge Rd., Beavercreek; 503-632- 0462; moonridgefarms.com. A woman-owned farm featuring organically grown berries and vegetables. U-pick or pick up. Plumper Pumpkin Patch and Tree Farm – 11435 NW Old Cor- nelius Pass Rd.; 503-645-9561; plumperpumpkins.com. Pumpkin patch, mazes and pumpkin fling- ing (from a trebuchet!) in the fall; other activities throughout the year.

PHOTO COURTESY OF THE CITY OF VANCOUVER, WASH. PHOTO COURTESY OF THE CITY VANCOUVER, ‘Urban Camps’ Fountain – la … why not take them to a local in the Metropolitan Area farm for an up close and personal South side of the , Oxbow Regional Park – 3010 SE experience? Many area farms are NE Portland. Oxbow Parkway, Gresham; 503- within easy driving distance of Esther Short Park – West Co- 797-1850; oregonmetro.gov. 67 the metro area and a vast num- lumbia and 8th Sts., Vancouver, camping spots available on “first ber offer kid-friendly attractions Wash. come, first served” basis. and activities on a small – or Forecourt and Lovejoy Foun- very large – scale. Below are a Oregon State Parks – To re- tains – Between SW 3rd and 4th, few family favorites. For a more serve campsites at the following at Market (Forecourt) and Hall detailed list of area farms, visit parks, call 800-452-5687 or visit (Lovejoy), Portland. tricountyfarm.org. oregonstateparks.org. For infor- Holladay West Park – NE 11th mation only, call 800-551-6949. Duyck’s Peachy-Pig Farm – 34840 and Holladay. State parks in the metropolitan SW Johnson School Rd., Corne- area include Ainsworth, Cham- Fountain – Be- lius; 503-357-3570; peachypig- poeg, Stubb Stewart and Milo tween NW Kearney and Johnson farm.com. Pumpkin patch; u-pick McIver. Our online listings have and 10th and 11th Avenues, Port- fruits, vegetables and nuts; farm further details. land. animals and more. Rivercrest SprayPark – 131 Park Fir Point Farms – 14601 Arndt Clackamas County Parks Depart- Drive, Oregon City; 503- 496- Road, Aurora; 503-678-2455; ment – The Clackamas County 1546; oregoncityparks.org/park- firpointfarms.com. Highlights Parks Department makes three sandrecreation/rivercrest-spray- include a pumpkin festival, con- campgrounds available to the park. The spray park features in- certs, petting farm and country public, Barton, Feyrer and Met- ground and above-ground sprays, store. zler parks. Our online listings water cannons, splash buckets have further details. clackamas. and more. Flower Farmer – 2512 North us/parks. Holly St., Canby; 503-266-3581; – SW flowerfarmer.com. A miniature PGE Campgrounds – 503-464- Salmon at Waterfront Park, Port- train ride, u-pick flowers, Christ- 8515; portlandgeneral.com. PGE land. mas lights and a haunted train owns and operates several camp- – SW First ride at Halloween. grounds within a few hours of Ave. and Ankeny. Portland. French Prairie Gardens – 17673 Tanner Creek Park – 3456 Parker French Prairie Rd., St. Paul; 503- Rd., West Linn; 503-557-4700; 633-8445; frenchprairiegardens. Recreation, Sports & westlinnoregon.gov. com. Features many family- Physical Fun Tualatin Commons – Tualatin- friendly festivals throughout the Indoor Play Parks & Sherwood Road in Tualatin City year. Play Groups Center. Kruger’s Farm Market – 17100 It rains a lot around here, but that NW Sauvie Island Rd.; 503-621- Farms doesn’t mean the little ones don’t 3489; krugersfarm.com. Corn need to run around, burning off Your kids have read about the maze, pumpkin patch and hay excess energy, honing their gross animals that moo, baa, and la la rides in October. Petting zoo.

16 Metro Parent • www.metro-parent.com • Family Resource Guide 2011 motor skills and generally mak- Washington County ing merry! Indoor Parks offer Tualatin Hills Parks and Recre- safe havens for little ones to run, ation District (THPRD) jump and play – are for stir-crazy – Multiple moms, dads and grandparents Locations; 503-645-6433; thprd. to get out of the house on rainy com. Like PPR, THPRD hosts sev- winter (and fall, and spring) days. eral indoor play parks at several Amenities vary from bare bones community centers including open spaces to elaborate play Cedar Hills Recreation Center, equipment and arts and crafts op- Conestoga Gym, Garden Home tions. Some are operated by parks Recreation Center and Tualatin and recreation departments while Hills Athletic Center. Our online others are run as cooperatives. listings have further details. Most are geared toward infants, Super Tots Indoor Play Group toddlers and preschoolers. Call for – 1880 NE Griffin Oaks St., Hills- exact ages, hours, fees and rules. boro; 503-615-6552; ci.hillsboro. or.us/ParksRec/ParksFacilities/ Multnomah County SuperTots.aspx.

Friendly House Play Group – Clackamas County 1737 NW 26th, Portland; 503- 228-4391; friendlyhouseinc.org. Clackamas County Healthy Start Your first visit is free. Playgroups – 503-655-8601; clackamas.us/socialservices/ Happy Place Indoor Play Park – healthy_start.jsp. Clackamas 2823 N Rosa Parks Way, Portland; County hosts free play groups 503-289-0318; northminsterpdx. for parents and children ages 5 org. and under at Bethany Church, Isobel’s Clubhouse – NW 10th Gladstone Center for Children between Everett and Flanders; and Families, Milwaukie Chris- 503-224-4636; isobelsclubhouse. tian Church, Oregon City United com. A nonprofit with space for Methodist Church, Sandy Adult families to meet, play and par- Community Center, Rolling Hills ticipate in organized activities. Community Church, Sunset Fire Northeast Indoor Park – Central Hall, Valley View Church and Lutheran Church, 1820 NE 21st, Wilsonville Methodist Church. Portland; neindoorpark.word- Free. Our online listings have press.com/. further details. Open Arms Play Group – 1244 Clark County, Wash. NE 39th Ave.; Abby, 971-998- 8744; para communicarse en Camas-Washougal Indoor Play espanol: Sheyla 503-239-1509 Park – 2436 NW Astor St., Cam- o Maria 971-570-0942; nwdsa. as; 360-834-7956; cwindoorplay- org. Play group for children park.org. with Down syndrome, ages birth Firstenberg Community Center through 5. – 700 NE 136th Ave., Vancouver; Portland Parks and Recreation 360-487-7001; cityofvancouver. (PPR) – Citywide; 503-823-PLAY us/parks-recreation/facilities_lo- (7529); portlandonline.com/ cations/fcc.htm. parks/. PPR operates indoor parks Noah’s Ark Indoor Play Park – at the following community cen- First Presbyterian Church, 4300 ters: East Portland, Fulton Park, Main Street, Vancouver; 360- Hillside, Matt Dishman, Monta- 694-9016; 1stpresvanc.org/noah- villa, Mt. Scott, Peninsula Park, sarkplay.html. Sellwood, Southwest, St. Johns and University Park. Our online Children’s Gyms listings have further details. Gymnastics is a fabulous way Southeast Indoor Park – Trinity for kids to stay active – and gain United Methodist Church, 3915 confidence and coordination – at SE Steele; playinside.org. Family Fun continues on page 18

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age, in every season. We’ve listed Swimming Pools Skate parks are wading pool open during summer a few here – you’ll find more in becoming a common only. Aloha Swim Center our online listings at metro-par- feature at many area parks. Tigard Swim Center – 8680 SW ent.com. Many also offer dance, – 18650 SW Kinna- man Rd., Aloha; 503- Durham Rd., Tigard; 503-431- cheerleading and other movement 5455; ttsd.k12.or.us/facilities/ classes, too. 629-6311; thprd.org. Indoor pool. swim-centers. Indoor pool. Gymboree – Multiple locations; Beaverton Swim Tualatin Hills Aquatic Center – gymboreeclasses.com. Music and Center – 12850 SW 15707 SW Walker Rd., Beaverton; movement classes for kids 5 and 3rd St., Beaverton; 503-629-6310; thprd.org. Indoor under. 503-629-6312; thprd. pool. GymNest – 1414 SE 18th Ave. org. Indoor pool. Tualatin Swim Center – 22380 #100, Hillsboro; 503-640-NEST Conestoga Recre- SW Boones Ferry Rd., Tualatin; (6378); thegym-nest.com. Gym- ation and Aquatic 503-431-5655; ttsd.k12.or.us/ nastics; tumbling for cheerleaders. Center – 9985 SW facilities/swim-centers. Indoor 125th Ave., Beaver- pool. Gymstars – 515 NE Roberts Ave., ton; 503-629-6313; Gresham; 503-666-0999; gym- thprd.org. Indoor Swimming Holes starkids.com. Tumbling, dance, pool. martial arts and music. Swimming pools are nice, but Harman Swim Center there’s something somehow magi- Kids Club Fun and Fitness – – 7300 SW Scholls cal about frolicking in natural 13914 NW 3rd Ct., Vancouver, Ferry Rd., Beaverton; waters. Below are a few of our Wash.; 360-546-KIDS (5437); 503-629-6314; thprd. favorite local swimming holes, but kidsclubfunandfitness.com. org. Indoor pool. phOTO COURTESY OF PORTLAND PARKS AND RECREATION remember, most have NO LIFE- Gymnastics, dance, cheerleading, Mt. Hood Aquatic GUARDS ON DUTY. Our online martial arts, swimming, yoga, Matt Dishman Pool (77 NE Knott, Center – Mt. Hood Commu- listings have further details. open play times and more. 503-823-3673, indoor) nity College, 26000 SE Stark St., Blue Lake Regional Park – Off The Little Gym – 17890 McEwan Gresham; 503-491-7243; mhcc. Montavilla Pool (8219 NE Glisan, Northeast 223rd Avenue between Rd., Lake Oswego; 503-595-9702; edu. Indoor and outdoor pools. 503-823-4101, outdoor) Marine Dr. and Sandy Blvd., thelittlegym.com. North Clackamas Aquatic Park Mt. Scott Pool (5530 SE 72nd Gresham; 503-797-1850; oregon- – 7300 SE Harmony Rd., Mil- Ave., 503-823-3183, indoor) metro.gov. Metro Gymnastics Center – waukie; 503-557-SURF (7873); Peninsula Pool (700 N Rosa Parks 18084 SW Lower Boones Ferry Frenchman’s Bar Park – 9612 clackamas.us/ncprd/aquatic/. Way, 503-823-3620, outdoor) Rd, Tigard; 503-620-8939; metro- NW Lower River Road, Van- Swimming lessons, water play gymnastics.com. Gymnastics and Pier Pool (N. Seneca and St. couver Wash.; 360-619-1111; and water slides in five indoor cheerleading. Johns, 503-823-3678, outdoor) ci.vancouver.wa.us/parks-recre- pools. Sellwood Pool (7951 SE 7th Ave., ation. Oregon Gymnastics Academy – Oregon City Swimming Pool – 503-823-3679, outdoor) Glen Otto Community Park 16305 NW Bethany Ct., Ste. 109, 1211 Jackson St., Oregon City; Southwest Pool (6820 SW 45th, – 1102 E Historic Columbia Beaverton; 503-531-3409; oga- 503-657-8273; oregoncityparks. 503-823-2840, indoor) River Highway; 503-666-8303; gym.org. Gymnastics and cheer- org/swimmingpool. Indoor pool. leading. Wilson Pool (1151 SW Vermont, ci.troutdale.or.us/parks-facilities/ Portland Parks and Recreation – 503-823-3680, outdoor) documents/glennottopark.htm. Rose City Gymnastics Academy Citywide swimming pools offer Salmon Creek Park – 1112 NE family swim, parent-preschool Raleigh Swim Center – 3500 SW – 116 N. Page St..; 503-281-1314, 117th St., Vancouver, Wash., 360- swim, lap time and lessons. port- 78th Ave.; 503-297-6888; thprd. x1; rosecitygym.com. Gymnas- 619-1111; ci.vancouver.wa.us/ landonline.com/parks/. (Outdoor org. Outdoor pool; open summer tics; tumbling for cheerleaders parks-recreation. and adults. pools are open during summer only. only.) Shute Park Aquatic and Rec- Vancouver Lake Park – 6801 NW Vancouver Elite Gymnastics reation Center – 953 SE Maple Lower River Road (3 miles west of Academy – 840 NW 10th Ave., Buckman Pool (320 SE 16th Ave, 503-823-3668, indoor) St., Hillsboro; 503-681-6127; Vancouver on SR-501), Wash.; Camas, Wash.; 360-834-7424; ci.hillsboro.or.us. Two indoor 360-619-1111; ci.vancouver. Columbia Pool (7701 N Chautau- vegagym.com. Gymnastics and pools and one outdoor pool (sea- wa.us/parks-recreation. qua, 503-823-3669, indoor) dance. sonal). Creston Pool (SE 44th and Powell Westside Dance and Gymnas- Somerset West Swim Center – Water Parks Blvd., 503-823-3672, outdoor) tics Academy – 11632 SW Pa- 18300 NW Parkview Blvd.; 503- North Clackamas Aquatic Park cific Hwy, Tigard; 503-639-5388; East Portland Community Center 645-1413; thprd.org. Outdoor pool – 7300 SE Harmony Rd., Mil- westsideacademy.com. Gym- Pool (740 SE 106th Ave., 503- open summer only. waukie; 503-557-SURF (7873); 823-3450, indoor) nastics and dance; tumbling for Sunset Swim Center – 13707 NW clackamas.us/ncprd/aquatic/. cheerleaders. Grant Pool (NE 33rd Ave and US Science Park Dr.; 503-629-6315; Swimming lessons, water play Grant Pl., 503-823-3674, outdoor) thprd.org. Indoor pool. Outdoor Family Fun continues on page 20

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and water slides in five indoor 640-1333; hillsboroskateworld. recreation. Inline skating and pools. parks.officelive.com. skateboarding. Evergreen Wings and Waves Tualatin Skate Park – Tualatin Water Park – 500 NE Capt. Mi- Skate Parks Community Park, 8515 SW Tuala- chael King Smith Way (Hwy. 18), Beaverton Skate Park – 15707 tin Rd., Tualatin; 503-691-3061; McMinnville; 503-434-4180; SW Walker Road, Beaverton ci.tualatin.or.us. sprucegoose.org. Slated to open in (across from Tualatin Hills Ath- West Linn Skate Park – Tanner June 2011. letic Center); 503-645-6433; Creek Park, 3456 Parker Rd., West thprd.com. Linn; 503-557-4700; westlinnore- Rock Climbing Burnside Skate Park, Under the gon.gov. The Circuit Bouldering Gym , east of the Wil- – 6050 SW Macadam; 503-246- lamette; skateoregon.com/Burn- Horseback Riding 5111; thecircuitgym.com. side/Burnside.html. Beaverton Hill Top Kennels & ClubSport Adventure Center – Chehalem Skate Park – 1201 Stables – 7575 SW Quarry Rd., 18120 SW Lower Boones Ferry Blaine St., Newberg; 503-537- Beaverton; 503- 649-5497. Rd., Tigard; 503-968-4500; club- 2909; cprdnewberg.org/ParksFa- Chehalem Mountain Ranch and sports.com/oregon. Largest climb- cilities/skatepark.shtml. Therapy Riding Center – 23185 ing gym in Oregon with 11,500 Clackamette Skatepark – 1955 SW Jaquith Rd., Newberg; 503- square feet of climbing space. Clackamette Dr.; Oregon City; 314-3176; chehalemmountain- Portland Rock Gym – 21 NE 12th 503- 496-1201; oregoncityparks. ranch.com. Ave.; 503-232-8310; portland- org/parksandrecreation/clacka- rockgym.com. mette-skatepark. Foxridge Farm – 6330 NW Sky- Davis Park – 322 NE 194th line Blvd.; 503-297-6028; frfe- Stoneworks Inc. Climbing Gym, quine.com. 6775 SW 111th Ave., Beaverton; Ave, Gresham; 503-618-2626; 503-644-3517; belay.com. ci.gresham.or.us. Beginner’s level Happy Trails Riding Center – skate park. 20560 Fernview Rd., West Linn; Roller Skating & , SE 100th Ave 503-675-3005; happytrailsriding- Roller Hockey & Powell Blvd.; 503-823-PLAY center.org. (7529) portlandonline.com/parks/. Indoor Goals – 16340 NW Lake Oswego Hunt – 2725 SW Bethany Court, Beaverton; 503- Gabriel Park, SW 45th Ave & Ver- Iron Mountain Blvd., Lake Os- 629-9500; indoorgoals.com. mont St.; 503-823-PLAY (7529) wego; 503-636-1319; lakeoswego- Roller hockey, soccer and lacrosse portlandonline.com/parks/. hunt.com. leagues, camps and clinics. Glenhaven Skate Park, NE 82nd Once Upon a Horse – Located in Lake Oswego Skate Park – 5520 Ave and Siskiyou St.; 503-823- the Stafford area between Lake Willow Lane, Lake Oswego; 971- PLAY (7529) portlandonline.com/ Oswego and Wilsonville; 503- 563-8045 (when park is open); parks/. 635-7403; onceuponahorse.com. 503-675-2549 (registration info); Holly Farm Skate Park, 10819 ci.oswego.or.us/parksrec/losports/ SW Capitol Hwy.; 503-823-PLAY skatepark/. (7529) portlandonline.com/parks/. Ice Skating & Ice Hockey Mt. Scott Community Center – Main City Park Skate Park – 219 Ice Rink – 953 Lloyd 5530 SE 72nd; 503-823-3183; S Main Ave., Gresham; 503-618- Center (NE 13th and Multnomah); portlandonline.com/parks/. Roller 2626; greshamoregon.gov/play/ 503-288-6073; lloydcenterice. skating classes and open skating sports-and-recreation/. com. sessions. Memorial Park, 8100 SW Wilson- Mountainview Ice Arena – 14313 Oaks Park Skating Rink – Oaks ville Rd., Wilsonville; 503-682- SE Mill Plain Rd., Vancouver, Amusement Park, 7805 SE Oaks 3727; ci.wilsonville.or.us. Wash.; 360-896-8700; mtviewice. Park Way; 503-233-5777; oak- Pier Park, N Lombard St and com. spark.com. Sessions for all ages Bruce Ave.; 503-823-PLAY (7529) Sherwood Ice Arena Com- and abilities including preschool portlandonline.com/parks/. mornings for children 6 and un- plex – 20407 SW Borchers Dr., der during fall, winter and spring. Reedville Creek Park, 7500 SE Sherwood; 503-625-5757; sher- Frances St., Hillsboro; 503-681- woodicearena.com. Skate World Gresham – 1220 NE 6120; ci.hillsboro.or.us/ParksRec/. Kelly Ave., Gresham; 503-667- Winterhawks Skating Center 6543; greshamskateworld.com. Swift Skatepark – Water Works – 9250 SW Beaverton-Hillsdale Park, Fourth Plain and Vancouver Hwy., Beaverton; 503-297-2521; Skate World Hillsboro – 4395 SE Way, Vancouver, Wash.; 360-487- winterhawksskatingcenter.com. Witch Hazel Rd., Hillsboro; 503- 7086.; ci.vancouver.wa.us/parks-

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Skiing & Winter Sports Everything from skiing to snow- Cooper Spur Ski Area, 11000 biking. Cloud Cap Rd., Mt. Hood; 541- Summit Ski Area and Snow Bun- 352-7803; cooperspur.com. ny – Hwy. 26, Government Camp; Downhill skiing, snowboarding 503-272-0256; summitskiarea. and inner-tubing. com. Tubing in a safe, family- Hoodoo Ski Area – Hwy. 20, 20 friendly environment. miles northwest of Sisters; 541- Teacup Lake – Hwy. 35, Mt. 822-3799; hoodoo.com. Features Hood; teacupnordic.org. Operated Nordic trails. by the Oregon Nordic Club, this Little John Snow Play Hill – 31 area is dedicated to cross-country miles south of Hood River on skiing. Highway 35; 541-352-6002. Un- Timberline Lodge and Ski Area – developed snow play area. Free Timberline Lodge, Mt. Hood; 503- (sno-park permit required). 272-3311; timberlinelodge.com. Mt. Bachelor – 22 miles south- Downhill skiing, lessons and a west of Bend on Cascade Lakes historic lodge. Highway, 13000 SW Century Dr., Willamette Pass Ski Area – Hwy. Bend; 800-829-2442; mtbachelor. 58, 70 miles east of Eugene; 541- com. 345-SNOW; willamettepass.com. Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Re- sort – Off Hwy. 35, Mt. Hood; Adult Fitness Resources 503.337.2222; skihood.com. (with childcare!) Downhill, night and Nordic ski- ing plus snowboarding and more. With parent-focused fitness pro- Northwest Discoveries – PO Box grams like Baby Boot Camp and 23171, Tigard; 503-524-9192, nw- Stroller Strides as well as adult discoveries.com. This organization fitness clubs with childcare, it’s introduces kids 11 and up (with easier than ever for busy moms a registered parent) to outdoor and dads to stay fit and healthy. adventures such as snowshoeing, Call for information about loca- cross-country skiing, and build- tions and childcare hours, age ing snow caves and igloos. ranges and fees. Portland Parks and Recreation 24 Hour Fitness – Multiple loca- - 503-823-PLAY (7529); port- tions; 800-432-6348; 24hourfit- landonline.com/parks/. Organized ness.com. trips throughout the winter, in- Baby Boot Camp – Multiple loca- cluding alpine and Nordic skiing tions; babybootcamp.com. and snow tubing. Bally Total Fitness – Multiple Ski Bowl – 87000 E Hwy. 26, locations; 800-515-CLUB (2582); Government Camp; 800-SKI- ballyfitness.com. BOWL (754-2695); skibowl.com. Family Fun continues on page 22

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Barre3 – 1000 NW Marshall St., Family Fun Center & Bullwinkle’s Pump It Up – 9665 SW Allen sworth, 503-445-1020; SE 22nd 503-206-8308; 2523 SE 22nd Restaurant – 29111 SW Town Blvd., Suite 110, Beaverton (Pump and Hawthorne Blvd., 503-234- Ave., 503-206-4453; 16415 SE Center Loop W, Wilsonville; 503- It Up Jr., 16205 NW Bethany Ct., 9999; 1909 SW Sixth Ave., 503- 15th St., Ste. 108, Vancouver, 685-5000; fun-center.com. At- Suite 120, Beaverton), 503-644- 224-0311; NW 10th and Irving, Wash., 360-314-6769; barre3.com. tractions include go-carts, minia- 6488; 25749 SW Canyon Creek 503-595-2342; hotlipspizza.com. Cascade Athletic Clubs – 19201 ture golf, batting cages, laser tag Rd., Ste. 700, Wilsonville; 503- Laughing Planet Café – 3320 SE SE Division, Gresham, 503-665- and video arcade. 582-1331; pumpitupparty.com. Belmont St., 503-235-6472; 3765 4142; 2456 E Powell, Gresham, – 7805 SE Willamette Jet Boat Excursions N Mississippi Ave., 503-467-4146; 503-618-4142; 9620 SE Stark, Oaks Park Way; 503-233-5777; – 1945 SE Water Ave.; 503-231- 922 NW 21st Ave., 503-445-1319; Portland, 503-257-4142; cas- oakspark.com. Thrill rides, kid- 1532, 888-JETBOAT (538-2628); 4110 SE Woodstock Blvd., 503- cadeathleticclubs.com. die rides and indoor roller skat- willamettejet.com. One- and 788-2921; 4405 SW Vermont St., 503-244-4254; 721 NW 9th Ave., Club Sport – 18120 SW Lower ing. Activities include preschool two-hour boat tours on the Wil- Ste. 175, 503-505-5020; laugh- Boones Ferry Rd., Tigard; 503- mornings for children 6 and un- lamette. Dress to get wet! ingplanetcafe.com. 968-4500; clubsports.com. Kids’ der during summer months. Willamette Shore Trolley – 311 fitness programs, sports activities – OHSU State St., Lake Oswego; 503-697- Laurelwood Public House and and childcare. Center for Health and Healing, 7436; oerhs.org/wst/index.htm. Brewery – 5115 NE Sandy Blvd., 503-282-0622; 2327 NW Kearny Northwest Women’s Fitness Club 3330 SW Bond St.; 503-494- Operated by the Oregon Electric St.; 503-228-5553; Portland In- – 2714 NE Broadway, 503-287- 8283; portlandtram.org. Built to Railway Historical Society. ternational Airport, Concourses A 0655; nwwomensfitness.com. connect OHSU South Waterfront Wunderland Arcades and The- and E; 1401 SE Rasmussen Blvd., buildings to the main Marquam aters – multiple locations; wun- Oregon Athletic Clubs – 15670 Battle Ground, Wash., 360-723- Hill campus, the Tram is open to derlandgames.com. NW Central Dr., 503-690-2100; the public, offering riders a bird’s 0937; laurelwoodbrewpub.com. 4800 NE Belknap Ct., Hillsboro, eye view of the city. Voted a “Family Favorite” in Met- 503-640-6404; 0150 SW Mont- Family Fare ro Parent’s 2010 Readers’ Survey. gomery, 503-221-1212; orego- Portland Spirit – Portland; 503- McMenamins – Multiple loca- nathleticclubs.com. Children’s 224-3900; portlandspirit.com. Restaurants & Cafes tions; mcmenamins.com. A re- activities and childcare. Cruises on the Willamette and Columbia rivers. Dining out with the kids in tow gional icon born in Portland. Portland Parks and Recreation doesn’t have to mean a trip Portland Wheelmen Touring Old Spaghetti Factory – 0715 Southwest Community Center through the fast food drive-thru! Club Family Rides – 503-257- SW Bancroft St., 503-222-5375; – 6820 SW 45th Ave.; 503-823- Here in the Portland metropolitan PWTC (ride schedule hotline); 18925 NW Tanasbourne Dr., Hill- 2840; portlandonline.com/parks/. area we’re privy to a wealth of 503-666-5796 (information hot- sboro, 503-617-7614; 12725 SE family-friendly options spanning Stroller Strides – Multiple loca- line); pwtc.com. Hosts bike rides 93rd, Clackamas, 503-653-7949; a wide variety of cuisines and at- tions; 866-FIT-4MOM (348-4666); tailored for families. 730 SE 160th, Vancouver, Wash., strollerstrides.com. mospheres. And don’t forget about 360-253-9030; osf.com. Portland- the numerous based chain catering to families YMCA – 4925 SW Griffith Dr., kid-friendly cof- Beaverton, 503-644-3900; 23000 and groups with affordable pasta feehouses perfect and pleasant surroundings. SW Pacific Hwy., Sherwood, for lazy weekday 503-625-9622; 11324 NE 51st mornings! Here’s Pastini Pastaria – 911 SW Taylor Cir., Vancouver, Wash., 360- a sampling of St., 503-863-5188; 1506 NW 23rd 885-9622; ymca-portland.org/ some local family Ave., 503-595-1205; 1426 NE healthandwellness.html. favorites (you’ll Broadway; 503-288-4300. 2027 find more in our SE Division St.; 503-595-6400; Amusement Parks online listings): 7307 SW Bridgeport Rd. (Bridge- and Other Miscellaneous port Village), 503-718-2300; 3487 Attractions Multiple SW Cedar Hills Blvd., Beaverton, 503-619-2241; pastini.com. (check our online listings for Locations Pizzicato – Multiple Locations; more miscellaneous attractions) Burgerville – pizzicatopizza.com. Gourmet Multiple loca- Canby Ferry – Canby; 503-650- pizza made with local, seasonable tions; burgerville.

3030; clackamas.us/transporta- and sustainable ingredients. com. This local ? tion/transit/ferry.htm. chain showcases Por Que No?– 3524 N Missis- Columbia Gorge Sternwheeler local ingredients. sippi, 503-467-4149; 4635 SE – 503-224-3900; portlandspirit. Hawthorne Blvd., 503-954-3138; Hot Lips Pizza com/sternwheeler.php. This au- porquenotacos.com. – SW 18th and thentic replica of a turn-of-the- From kiddie rides to Morrison (adja- century sternwheeler plies the thrill rides, there’s cent to PGE Park), Neighborhood Favorites Columbia and Willamette. Oper- something for everyone at Portland’s historic 503-517-9354; NE Beaches – 1919 SE Columbia ated by the Portland Spirit. Oaks Park. PHOTO BY FRANK DISANTIS 33rd at Killing- River Dr., Vancouver, Wash.; 360-

22 Metro Parent • www.metro-parent.com • Family Resource Guide 2011 699-1592; beachesrestaurantand- space for the kids. Received the Slappy Cakes – 4246 SE Belmont wi-fi and a relaxed atmosphere bar.com. “Happy Highchair” award (first St.; 503-477-4805; slappycakes. geared especially toward families. Bob’s Red Mill Restaurant – 5000 place) in Metro Parent’s 2010 com. Cook your own pancakes Space also houses a year-round “Family Favorites” Readers’ Sur- SE International Way., Milwaukie; at your table, plus a full menu of farmers market, community room vey. 503-607-6455; bobsredmill.com. breakfast and lunch dishes and available for rent and a used Exceptional breakfast and lunch Munchkin Playland – 18335 NW cocktails. clothing store. served at the Bob’s Red Mill Visi- West Union Rd.; 503-533-5438; TaborSpace – 5441 SE Belmont tor Center and Store. munchkinplayland.com. Voted a St.; 503-238-3904; taborspace. Community-Supported “Family Favorite” in Metro Par- Café au Play org. Nonprofit coffeehouse with a Agriculture (CSA) Farms – 5633 SE Division; ent’s 2010 Readers’ Survey. cafeauplay.org. A nonprofit cof- play area for little ones. Old Wives’ Tales – 1300 E Burn- You can embrace the farm-to-table feehouse and gathering space Urban Grind Coffeehouse – 2214 lifestyle, teach your kids where with children’s play areas. side St.; 503-238-0470; old- wivestalesrestaurant.com. This NE Oregon St.; 503-546-0649; their food comes from and sup- Café Sip-n-Play – 3000 SE 164th Portland standard offers a play urbangrindcoffee.com. Lots of port your local farmer by joining Ave., Ste. 107, Vancouver, Wash.; space for the kids and legendary play space and kid-friendly atmo- a CSA. Members pay to be “share- 360-896-4446; cafesipnplay.com. Hungarian mushroom soup for sphere. holders” and receive produce on 1500 square foot kids’ play area Mom and Dad. Vita Café – 3023 NE Alberta; a regular basis throughout the available while parents enjoy Playdate PDX – 1434 NW 17th 503-335-8233; vita-cafe.com. season. Below are a few local coffee drinks and treats. Voted a St.; 503-227-PLAY; playdatepdx. Serving primarily vegetarian and CSAs. For a complete list, visit “Family Favorite” in Metro Par- com. Café featuring a 7,500 sq. ft. vegan fare with some free range, portlandcsa.org. ent’s 2010 Readers’ Survey. indoor play structure, free wi-fi, all natural meats and eggs. Kids 47th Avenue Farm – 6632 Hopworks Urban Brewery – Stumptown coffee and more. meals are $1 every day from 5 to SE 47th Ave.; 503-777-4213; 2944 SE Powell Blvd.; 503-232- Posie’s Café – 8208 N Denver 7 p.m. 47thAveFarm.com. 4677; hopworksbeer.com. An Ave.; 503-289-1319; posies- “Eco-Brewpub” featuring organic Warehouse Café – 3434 SE Birds & Bees Community Farm – cafe.com. Moms rule at this kid- Milwaukie Ave.; portlandgreen- 20495 S Geiger Rd., Oregon City; handcrafted beers, tasty pub fare friendly coffee house featuring a parenting.com. Nonprofit café 503-655-7447. made with local ingredients, an kids’ play area and more. eco-friendly building and a play serving coffee and eats, with free Family Fun continues on page 24

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Dancing Roots Farm – 29820 E Mt. Hood Railroad – 110 Railroad Woodard Rd., Troutdale; 503-695- Ave., Hood River; 800-872-4661; 3445; dancingrootsfarm.com. mthoodrr.com. Hidden Oasis Farm – 5410 NE Sternwheeler Columbia Gorge 229th Ct., Vancouver, Wash.; & Marine Park – Cascade Locks; 360-256-6896. 503-224-3900; 800-224-3901; Kookoolan Farms – 15713 Hwy. portlandspirit.com/sternwheeler. 47, Yamhill; 503-730-7535; koo- php. Triple-decker paddle wheeler koolanfarms.com. rides introduce the history of La Finquita del Buho – 7960 NW Lewis and Clark. Dick Rd., Hillsboro; 503-647- Oregon Coast 2595. A trip to the central Every family seems to have their Oregon coast isn’t Love Farm Organics – 46125 NW complete without Hillside Rd., Forest Grove; 503- favorite spots along the Oregon a visit to Newport’s 515-9939; lovefarmorganics.com. coast, but there’s always more to Oregon Coast discover! Check out visittheore- Aquarium, includ- Sauvie Island Organics LLC – ing the famous Pas- 13615 NW Howell Rd.; 503-621- goncoast.com or call 888-628- sages of the Deep. 2101 for information about activi- 6921; sauvieislandorganics.com. PHOTO BY CINDY HANSON, OREGON COAST AQUARIUM ties, attractions and festivals. forestcenter.org. The region’s Mt. St. Helens Visitors Center Farmers Markets Columbia River Maritime Mu- largest forest-based learning at Silver Lake – 3029 Spirit Lake seum – 1792 Marine Dr., Astoria; Another great way to introduce center is just an hour’s drive from Highway, Castle Rock, Wash.; 503-325-2323; crmm.org. Check kids to the source of their food Portland – and it’s free! Closed 360-274-0962; parks.wa.gov/in- website for special events in 2011 and support local farmers is by during winter. terp/mountsthelens/. Various ob- to celebrate Astoria’s bicenten- frequenting the area’s numerous West Coast Game Park Safari servation spots allow for diverse nial. local farmers markets. In addition – Hwy. 101, 7 miles south of Ban- perspectives on the still-active to produce, meat, fish, cheese and National Memorial don; 541-347-3106; gamepark- volcano that erupted in 1980. other farm fresh favorites, you’ll – 92343 Fort Clatsop Rd., Astoria; safari.com. Walk-through safari Mt. St. Helens Johnson Ridge find treats including baked goods, 503-861-2471, x214; nps.gov/lewi. where visitors can pet the “wild- Observatory – 24000 Spirit Lake flowers, savory meals, entertain- Commemorating the 1805-06 life.” Highway, Toutle, Wash.; 360-274- ment and more – all in seriously winter encampment of the Lewis 2140; fs.fed.us/gpnf/mshnvm/. kid-friendly atmospheres! Check and Clark Expedition, the site in- Salem our online listings for a round-up cludes a replica of the explorers’ The Museum at Warm Springs of area markets. You can also camp, museum, theater, historic Our state capital – and the site – Warm Springs Indian Reserva- visit oregonfarmersmarkets.org or canoe landing and more. of the Oregon State Fair (oregon- tion, Warm Springs; 541-553- statefair.org) – Salem is a fabu- 3331; museumatwarmsprings.org. wafarmersmarkets.com to verify Hatfield Marine Science Cen- lous city rich with year-round days and times, or to find exact ter – 2030 S Marine Science Dr., Ridgefield National Wildlife opening and closing dates. family fun. Check out our list of Newport; 541-867-0100; hmsc. Refuge – Headquarters: 28908 Salem area attractions at metro- oregonstate.edu. Free (donation NW Main Ave., Ridgefield, Wash.; parent.com; visit travelsalem.com Day Trips suggested). 360-887-4106; fws.gov/ridgefiel- for more ideas. drefuges; ridgefieldfriends.org. Oregon Coast Aquarium – 2820 Five thousand acres of wetlands, SE Ferry Slip Rd., Newport; Eugene marshes, grasses – and scores of The Columbia River Gorge, rich 541-867-FISH (3474); aquarium. birds and other wildlife. with awe-inspiring scenery and org. This world class aquarium Even OSU Beavers fans can enjoy regional history, is a perfect day features high quality marine life a trip to Eugene – home to the UO State Campgrounds – To reserve trip opportunity. Below are a few exhibits. Ducks – if you focus on the fami- state park campsites in Oregon, must-see gorge attractions to get ly-friendly attractions throughout call 800-452-5687 or visit or- Sea Lion Caves – 91560 Hwy. you started. For family-friendly the area. Check out our list of egonstateparks.org. For informa- 101 N, Florence; 541-547-3111; hiking ideas, visit gorgefriends. family-friendly places to go in tion only, call 800-551-6949. For sealioncaves.com. org. Eugene at metro-parent.com. state park campsites in Wash- Bonneville Lock & Dam – Cascade Tillamook Cheese Factory – 4175 ington, visit parks.wa.gov or call Locks; 541-374-8820; nwp.usace. Hwy 101 North, Tillamook; 503- Other Area Trips 888-CAMPOUT (226-7688). For 815-1300; tillamookcheese.com. army.mil/op/b/home.asp. High Desert Museum – 59800 information only, call 360-902- Columbia Gorge Discovery Cen- Tillamook Naval Air Museum – South Hwy. 97, Bend; 541-382- 8844. ter and Wasco County Historical 6030 Hangar Rd., Tillamook; 503- 4754; highdesertmuseum.org. Wildlife Safari – 1790 Safari Rd., Museum – 5000 Discovery Dr., 842-1130; tillamookair.com. Exhibits about the native peoples, Winston; 541-679-6761; wildlife- The Dalles; 541-296-8600; gorge- Tillamook Forest Center – 45500 plants and animals of the High safari.net. View exotic animals as discovery.org. Wilson River Highway, Tilla- Desert. you drive through grasslands and mook; 866-930-4646; tillamook- wooded areas.

24 Metro Parent • www.metro-parent.com • Family Resource Guide 2011 Metro Parent • www.metro-parent.com • Family Resource Guide 2011 25 11: The Year of M 20 How to Travel the World ulticultural Fun at Local Fairs and Festivals we’re big believers in raising children to be global we can. Families can experience the food, music, dance, citizens – people who are familiar and comfortable with dress, activities and rituals of a vast assortment of world other cultures and have a strong sense of how they fit cultures right here in the Portland metro area. into the larger global community. And while it’s not We’ve compiled this list of enticing events to get you always possible to introduce kids to diverse cultures started. Check websites for specific dates and times, and through extensive world travel, there are plenty of ways be sure to check the monthly Family Fun calendar at to expose kids to other cultures right here at home. metro-parent.com for more fairs and festivals all year One of our favorite ways is to attend as many of the long. area’s family-friendly multicultural fairs and festivals as

January Mochitsuki – Scottish Rite Center, 709 SW 15th Ave.; 503-224-1458; oregonnikkei.org. A Japanese-American New Year celebration with mochi (pounded rice) making, origami, calligraphy, ikebana (flower ar- ranging) and more. O-Shogatsu – Portland Japanese Garden, 611 SW Kingston (Washing- ton Park); 503-223-1321; japanesegarden.com. Another Japanese New Year’s celebration. World Sounds – Portland Children’s Museum, 4015 SW Canyon Rd.; 503-223-6500; portlandcm.org. Family-friendly concerts from around the world. (Sundays in January and February)

The Kukatonan African Children’s Dance Troupe, February based at Woodlawn Elementary in Portland, introduces families to traditional African dance at the World Beat Festival in Salem.

Chinese New Year – Chinese Classical Garden, NW 3rd and Everett; FESTIVAL PHOTO COURTESY OF WORLD BEAT 503-228-8131; lansugarden.org. Two weeks of celebrations to welcome kites and family-friendly activities. the Year of the Rabbit. Hearing Voices Family Storytelling Festival – Washington County Co- Hina Matsuri – Portland Japanese Garden, 611 SW Kingston (Wash- operative Library Services; wccls.org/hearing_voices. Free multicultural ington Park); 503-223-1321; japanesegarden.com. Features a display of storytelling events for the whole family. traditional Japanese dolls. Runs through Mar. 3.

March May AsiaFest – , 777 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Bats, Bamboo, Frogs and Fish – Chinese Classical Garden, NW 3rd and Blvd.; 503-283-0595; arfoundation.net/asia_fest.htm. Music, dance and Everett; 503-228-8131; lansugarden.org. A variety of family activities exhibitors sharing Asian culture. based on these beloved Chinese icons. Children’s Day (Kodomo no Hi) – Portland Japanese Garden, 611 SW Celebrando la Familia – St. Johns Catholic Church, 8701 NE 119th St., Kingston (Washington Park); 503-223-1321; japanesegarden.com. Tra- Vancouver, Wash.; 503-413-7273; find “Latino Community Resource ditional Japanese drummers, storytellers and dancers; origami, ikebana Group” on Facebook for details. A Latino Resource Fair with informa- (flower arranging), haiku and more. tion on health, education, legal and other topics along with entertain- ment and more. Cinco de Mayo Fiesta – Tom McCall Waterfront Park; 503-232-7550; cincodemayo.org. Music, dance, art, food, crafts and rides. St. Patrick’s Irish Festival – Kell’s Irish Restaurant, 112 SW Second Ave.; 503-227-4057; kellsirish.com. Music, dance, food and cultural ac- Jewish Family Festival – Alpenrose Dairy, 6149 Shattuck Rd.; 503- tivities to benefit Providence Child Center. 977-9947; chabadoregon.com. Entertainment, carnival games and ko- sher food. April Queen Victoria’s Birthday – Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, Vancouver, Wash.; 360-816-6230; fortvan.org. Historic birthday cel- Colorful Kites of China – Chinese Classical Garden, NW 3rd and Ever- ebration reflects life in the 1840s. ett; 503-228-8131; lansugarden.org. A collection of traditional Chinese

26 Metro Parent • www.metro-parent.com • Family Resource Guide 2011 he Ye 2011: T ar of Multicultural Fun Children are the focus of Kodomo no Hi (Children’s June Day), an an- nual event at Celebrate the Celes- the Japanese tial Chinese Dragon Garden. – Chinese Classical Garden, NW 3rd and Everett; 503-228- 8131; lansugarden. org. Dragon puppets, story telling, color- ing, dragon boats and more. Day of the African Child – 503-710-8264; harambeecentre.org. Highlights include Af- rican music, dancing, storytelling, market- place and more. The 2010 event was held PHOTO BYJONATHAN LEY, COURTESY OF JAPANESE GARDEN GARDEN COURTESY OF JAPANESE LEY, PHOTO BYJONATHAN at PSU. Check website for 2011 details. Good in the Neighborhood – King School Park, 4800 Block of NE 6th Ave.; 503-282-1288; goodintheneighborhood.org. A multicultural music and food festival. World Beat Festival – Riverfront Park, Salem; 503-581-2004; world- beatfestival.org. Music, dance, food, hands-on crafts and folklore from around the world.

July Bastille Day – Portland; 503-223-8388; afportland.org. Music, street performances, children’s activities and French food and wine. Ho’ike and Hawaiian Festival 2011 – Esther Short Park, 400 W Sixth, Vancouver; kaleinani.com. This event, subtitled “Three Days in Aloha,” celebrates all-things-Hawaiian, including music, dance, language, crafts and more. Scottish Highland Games – Mt. Hood Community College, NE 257th, Gresham; 503-293-8501; phga.org. Scottish Highland music, dancing, bag pipes, athletics and other cultural activities. Tanabata Festival – Portland Japanese Garden, 611 SW Kingston (Wash- ington Park); 503-223-1321; japanesegarden.com. Create origami orna- ments and hang them on bamboo branches to make your dreams come true.

August Festa Italiana – Pioneer Courthouse Square, 701 SW Sixth Ave.; festa- italiana.org. Features Italian music, dancing, food, a grape stomp, pizza toss and more. The Year of Multicultural Fun continues on page 28

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Glendi (St. John the Baptist Greek Fes- tival) – St. John the Baptist Greek Ortho- dox Church, 14485 SW Walker Rd., Bea- verton; 503-644-7444; glendipdx.com. Greek festival with entertainment, food, dance, face painting, crafts and more. India Festival – Pioneer Courthouse Tirolean Square, 701 SW Sixth Ave.; icaportland. Dancers glide around the org. The tastes, sounds and sights of May Pole at India. Oaks Park Oktoberfest.

Obonfest – Oregon Buddhist Temple, PHOTO COURTESY OF OAKS PARK 3720 SE 34th Ave; 503-234-9456; or- November egonbuddhisttemple.com. Obon is an annual Japanese festival commemorating one’s ancestors (includes a Grotto’s Christmas Festival of Lights – NE 85th children’s area). oregonbuddhisttemple.com. and Sandy; 503-254-7371; thegrotto.org. Holiday light displays, concerts, caroling, puppet shows, a Salsa en la Calle PDX – East Bank Festival Plaza, SE living-history theater and a petting zoo. Runs through Main/Water; salsaenlacallepdx.com. Salsa lessons for December. all ages, a children’s art tent from noon to 6 pm, and dancing in the streets! Pioneer Courthouse Tree Lighting Ceremony – Pio- neer Courthouse Square, 701 SW Sixth Ave.; 503- Soberiha – Esther Short Park, W Columbia/8th St., 223-1613; pioneercourthousesquare.com. Vancouver, Wash; folkfestival.do.am. A Russian- American cultural festival in the style of a traditional Tapestry of Tales Storytelling Festival – Multnomah Russian folk carnival with American music. County; 503-988-5402; multcolib.org/events/tales/. Month-long celebration of storytelling sponsored by Multnomah County Library. September Mt. Angel Oktoberfest – Mt. Angel; 503-845-9440; December oktoberfest.org or mtangel.org. Music, dancing, food and drink are part of this annual “all things Bavarian” Chabad of Oregon Menorah Lighting - , celebration. 815 SW Park Ave.; portlandonline.com/parks/. Public menorah lighting each evening of Hanukkah with a Oaks Park Octoberfest – 7805 SE Oaks Park Way; party on the first night. 503-233-5777; oakspark.com. Food, oompah bands, Kinderplatz with crafts and shows, pretzel toss, Origami Workshop - 2 World Trade Center, SW First chicken dance contests and more between Salmon and Taylor. 503-221-1811. www.jeta- aportland.com. Volunteers teach the ancient Japanese Polish Festival – 3900 N Interstate Ave.; 503-287- art of paper folding. 4077; portlandpolonia.org/festival/. Music, dance, a polka contest, Polish foods and more. Posada Milagro – Miracle Theatre Group, 525 SE Stark, 503-236-7253. milagro.org. Latin American Serbian Festival – St. Stephen’s Serbian Orthodox music, dance, arts and crafts, storytelling and perfor- Church, 11447 SE 27th Ave., Milwaukie; 503-659- mance of the pastorela (Christmas journey of Mary 4705; svetistefanportland.org. Music, folk dance, kids’ and Joseph). activities and food. Scan Fair – Smith Memorial Center Ballroom, Port- land State University, 1825 SW Broadway; 503-977- October 0275; scanheritage.org. Celebrate the sights, sounds, Greek Festival – Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathe- tastes and traditions of a Scandinavian Christmas, in- dral, 3131 NE Glisan St.; 503-234-0468; goholytrin- cluding a special Pippi Longstocking Room with kids’ ity.org/cGreekFest.html. Features Greek Orthodox cul- activities. tural traditions, food, music and dance. Salmon Homecoming – Oxbow Regional Park, Trout- All Year dale; 503-797-1850; oregonmetro.gov. Celebrate fall N ative American Pow Wows are held throughout Chinook salmon with educational activities, guided the year all over Oregon, many in Portland and Sa- river walks, Native American village, horse wagon lem. For a list, visit oregontravels.com/_events/pow- rides, music, arts and crafts and more. wow01_oregon_town.html

28 Metro Parent • www.metro-parent.com • Family Resource Guide 2011 Metro Parent • www.metro-parent.com • Family Resource Guide 2011 29 Our 2010 ‘Family Favorites’ Reader Survey Awards Oh, By Metro Parent Staff

A cozy indoor play area and great beer are two “thumbs up” amenities that made Hopworks Urban Brewery our readers’ choice for the 2010 the Happy Highchair award.

Places Family Favorite Restaurant

You’ve heard the hopworks claim that beer is re- cession proof, right?

We’ll From our unscientific PHOTO COURTESY OF poll, that could well be true. Both the “Happy Highchair” winner and the runner-up are brewpubs this year. Hopworks Urban Brewery (2944 SE Powell Blvd.; hopworksbeer.com) claimed the top spot. This sentiment was typical: “My husband and I actually consider this family out- ing a ‘date night’ because we get to have uninterrupted conversation while the kiddos play in the kids’ area.” Laurelwood Public House & Brewery (Sandy Blvd., Kearney and NE 40th locations; laurelwoodbrewpub.com) came in a close second. o Here’s one thought on why: “Sipping on a cold Free Range Red beer with my hus- GMan, oh, man – what !we wouldn’t give to be youngsters band while the kids are off playing in the play area is my mini-vacation.” in the Portland area in the 21st century! Coffee Shop We like our lattes! Fortunately, area parents have a wide assortment of great From its kid-pleasing res- places to caffeinate with kids in tow. taurants, toy stores and book This year Munchkin Playland (18335 NWWest Union Rd.; munchkinplayland. com) took top honors, barely outpacing Café Sip-n-Play (3000 SE 164th Ave., shops to its perfect-for-family- Vancouver; cafesipnplay.com). But both received rave reviews for their chil- outings parks and rainy day dren’s play spaces – areas that can hold a kid’s attention for a considerable time, long enough that Mom (mainly – but dads, too) can have a little time for adult (or any day) indoor destina- conversation. tions, the metropolitan area is Clearly by the number of Starbucks votes, that chain will work in a pinch. But you definitely get the feeling that if there were a Café Sip-n-Play or a Munch- teeming with great choices for kin Playland in every neighborhood, Starbucks stock would drop like an anchor families. among area parents.

Kid nirvana! Toy Store Each year in July and News flash! Finnegan’s has been de-throned!Piccolo Mondo (4768 SW Beth- any Blvd.; piccolomondotoys.com) moved from third place last year to take top August, we ask Metro Parent honors in the toy category this year. Why? Super service and superb selection readers to contemplate the were the most cited reasons (those two amenities were cited for all of our top toys stores). Piccolo was also praised for their many children’s activities, the fact countless possibilities and then that kids can play with a variety of cool toys while mom and dad shop (the train choose their “family favorite” table is a favorite), their free gift wrap and their game “library” (borrow before you buy). Thinker Toys (7784 SW Capitol Hwy; thinkertoysoregon.com) finished a places in the region. Here are strong second and Kids at Heart (3445 SE Hawthorne Blvd.; kidsathearttoys.com) the winners for 2010: rounded out our local trifecta of terrific toy territories.

30 Metro Parent • www.metro-parent.com • Family Resource Guide 2011 Readers cited Piccolo Mondo’s superb selection of mondo quality toys, their friendly, helpful iccolo service and several other cool features in voting them the top toy store in

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Ice Cream Parlor Another sign of the recession: Baskin Robbins (multiple locations; baskinrobbins.com) claimed the gold in this category for the first time – and one reason cited was their Birthday Club (sign up online and you’ll get a free scoop on your big day). Free, as always, is a very good price – particularly during economically uncertain times. While Cold Stone Creamery (multiple locations; www.coldstonecreamery.com) made a respectable second place showing, several respondents men- tioned their unaffordability as an obstacle to frequent visits.

Book Shop It’s hard to compete with Powell’s (1005 W Burnside and other lo- cations; powells.com) which, once again, earned the No. 1 slot for its endless selection of both new and used books and comfortable chairs and tables in the kids’ section (and the coffee shop, too). A common refrain: “We love coming here and sitting in the kids’ area. We always leave with a stack of awesome used books!” Our second and third place winners, Annie Bloom’s (7834 SW Capi- tol Hwy; annieblooms.com) and Green Bean Books (1600 NE Alberta St.; greenbeanbookspdx.com), were both cited for their amazing selec- tion of high quality children’s books.

Kids’ Clothing/Shoe Store Clogs-n-More (multiple locations; Clogs-n-More Kids, 3435 SE Hawthorne Blvd.; clogsnmore.com) garnered top honors in this cat- egory, with comments like this one: “great staff and service, and a great variety of shoes for kids of all sizes and ages.” Bella Stella (2751 and 2635 NE Broadway; bellastellaresale.com) was lauded for their reasonably priced new and used items, play area and friendly staff. The Hanna Andersson Outlet (7 Monroe Parkway, Lake Oswego; han- naandersson.com) was nominated by many – great selection at dis- counted prices.

Theater McMenamin’s Kennedy School (5736 NE 33rd; mcmenamins.com) narrowly beat out Academy Theater (7818 SE Stark; academytheater- pdx.com). About the former, one reader sums up the situation: “Can you say ‘mama and family matinee’?” Although several parents made a point of praising their comfy couches, too.

Oh, the Places We’ll Go! continues on page 32

Metro Parent • www.metro-parent.com • Family Resource Guide 2011 31 More ‘Family Favorites’ 2010 was the first year that we surveyed readers about their favorites in the following categories:

Grocery Store From the responses we received, it’s clear that area parents have STRONG opinions about their grocery stores! New Seasons (multiple locations; newseasonsmarket.com) tallied up as our readers’ favorite. One parent commented: “My kids think all grocery stores give out great stickers, and the produce people at the Sellwood store are always encouraging them to try new fruits and veggies in the store.” (Nice perk there – friendly folks with stickers encouraging your kids to eat their veggies!) Not far behind was Trader Joe’s (multiple locations;

gym traderjoes.com). TJ’s three big draws appear to be its reasonable

little costs, the kid-sized shopping carts and the “hide and seek”

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of game for little ones (although what the kids are seeking was unclear; various parents said it was a monkey, a turtle and a cat).

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Bike Shop PHOTO By the passion of the comments, this category should go to Area parents voted the Little Gym in Lake Oswego as the top spot to have a birthday party AND the No. 1 children’s gym. Clever Cycles (903 SE Hawthorne Blvd.; clevercycles.com) which was lauded for its myriad family and kid-friendly options. But the Bike Gallery (multiple locations; bikegallery.com) actually Oh, the Places We’ll Go! continued from page 31 received the most votes. Sunset Cycles (15320 NW Central Drive; sunsetcyclesnw.com) also received numerous votes – But Academy has a huge advantage over Kennedy School: babysitting particularly for their friendly and complete service. offered on the premises. “Cheap prices, baby sitting available, pizza, salads and beer. What could be finer for a date night?” Birthday Party Place The Little Gym (17890 SW McEwan Rd., Lake Oswego; Children’s Hair Salon tlglakeoswegoor.com) earned top honors in this category Little Clippers (15082 SW Bangy Rd., Lake Oswego; 10822 SE 82nd with the consensus being that they do it all for you – and it’s all fun. “Love their ‘care free’ birthday parties. They do Ave., Clackamas; littleclippers.com) once again reigned supreme as the top everything for you!” Runner-up Pump It Up (multiple locations; spot to get your tot’s locks lopped off. The many amenities – cool cars to pumpitupparty.com) garnered similar praise: “They did sit in, DVDs to watch, a play house, hair glitter and more – led to this con- everything, price was reasonable, everyone napped after.” clusion by one parent: “This place can turn a haircut into an event.”

Children’s Gym Outdoor Destination The Little Gym also (overwhelmingly) took the top No surprises here: the Oregon Zoo (4001 SW Canyon Rd.; oregonzoo. spot in this category. Along with their “very nurturing and org), was the runaway winner again. “My boys would go every day if we knowledgeable instructors,” several parents mentioned that their children have gained considerable confidence through let them,” said one mom. (All the more reason to buy a membership!) their classes there. And, once again, our incredible public parks came in second. You’re paying for them anyway – use them! Fitness Center Bethany Athletic Club (15670 NW Central Dr.; Indoor (Rainy Day) Destination bethanyathletic.com) garnered the top fitness center spot, with Readers chose “tried and true” OMSI (1945 SE Water Ave.; omsi.edu) their family-friendliness the most mentioned amenity. Club again as the No. 1 indoor destination this year. Here’s a sentiment that Sport (18120 SW Lower Boones Ferry Rd., Tigard; clubsports. sums up the OMSI Experience: “My daughter and I have been going to com) took second place in this category. OMSI for the past five years, since she was a baby, and I’m still not tired Yoga Studio of going there. What’s great is that our experience of the place changes as Stumptown Yoga (3235 SE 39th; stumptownyoga.com) she matures. And I always walk away having learned something!” took top honors here. Parents love the kid-parent classes. A Runner-up Portland Children’s Museum (4015 SW Canyon Rd.; port- typical comment: “Awesome classes for parents and kids and the landcm.org) was dubbed “a great place to foster your child’s imagination.” cheapest yoga in town!” Family Vacation Destination Place to Swim Once again, the phenomenal Oregon coast took top honors. “It has ev- The consensus among area parents: we like our Parks & erything you could want!” concludes one parent. Cannon Beach, Newport, Rec swimming holes! North Clackamas Aquatic Park (7300 SE Harmony Rd., Milwaukie; clackamas.us/ncprd/aquatic) was Seaside and Manzanita were all mentioned individually numerous times. most cited, followed by East Portland Community Center, Mt. Sunriver (area: sunriverchamber.com; resort: sunriver-resort.com) was Scott and Southwest Community Center (portlandparks.org). also hailed as a nearly ideal family vacation spot.

32 Metro Parent • www.metro-parent.com • Family Resource Guide 2011 Metro Parent • www.metro-parent.com • Family Resource Guide 2011 33 family resources Parent Support, Education & Resources

Support Groups for Parents Other General Parent Support Groups Vancouver, Wash; 360-573-3318; twintalk. com. Serves SW Washington and meets the Call for details before attending as meeting Hospital New Parents’ Groups first Thursday of the month, 7 pm. dates/times are subject to change; some may – The following area hospitals provide free ask for a small fee to cover costs. The Dad’s Group – Q Center, 4115 N Missis- or low-cost support groups for new parents Adoptive Familes – adoptivefamilies.com/ sippi Ave.; thedadsgroup.com. This support who have delivered at their facilities. Most group for gay, bisexual, transgendered or welcome parents who have delivered else- support_group. This national website lists lo- cal support groups for families in the adop- questioning dads meets on the fourth Thurs- where (a fee is typically charged to these day each month, 7 to 9 pm. participants). tion community. Baby Blues Connection – 866-616-3752; Diaper-Free Baby Meetings – Milagros Bou- Adventist Medical Center; 503-256-4000; ad- tique, 5433 NE 30th Ave.; 503-493-4141; ventisthealthnw.com/Classes. babybluesconnection.org. This volunteer group provides mom-to-mom support for milagrosboutique.com. Monthly meetings for Kaiser Permanente; 503-331-6479; kaiserper- mothers struggling with pregnancy and post- families practicing “elimination communica- manente.org. partum mood disorders. Support groups in tion.” Third Wednesday of each month, 2-3 Portland, Gresham, Newberg and Vancouver, pm. Legacy Health Systems; 503-415-5498; lega- Wash., meet regularly. cyhealth.org/prenataled. First Class Homeschool – firstclasshome- Beyond Birth Breastfeeding Support Group school.org. This national Christian nonprofit Oregon Health & Science University Center – Zenana Spa and Wellness Center, 2024 SE seeks to build communities of homeschooling for Women’s Health; 503-418-4508; ohsuwo- Clinton St.; 503-238-6262; beyondbirthser- families (called co-ops). Co-ops are forming menshealth.com. vices.com. Beyond Birth is a private lacta- in East Gresham, Central Portland and Happy Providence Health System; 503-574-6595; tion practice. Support groups facilitated by a Valley. providence.org/classes. lactation consultant are offered on Mondays Full House MOMS (Mothers of Multiples) & from 10 to 11:15 am (3 months and older) and Dads – 503-972-1346; fullhousemoms.com. Southwest Washington Medical Center; 360- noon to 1 pm (birth to 3 months). $5 per ses- Nonprofit support group designed to edu- 514-BABY (2229); swmedicalcenter.org/ sion; first session free. cate and support those with multiple birth birthcenter. Breastfeeding and New Parent Support children. Tuality Health Education Center; 503-681- Groups – classes.newseasonsmarket.com. Impact Northwest’s Community Dad’s Group 1700; tuality.org. Weekly groups led by Renaissance Childbirth – Brentwood-Darlington Community Center, County Healthy Start Programs: Healthy and Postpartum Professionals at New Sea- 7211 SE 62nd Ave.; 503-988-5961 x234; im- Start programs offer resources and support to sons Markets. FREE. Tuesdays,10 to 11:30 pactnw.org/community-dads-group. An infor- new, first-time parents including information am, Seven Corners, 1954 SE Division St., mal group for dads and their children 5 years about community services, parenting classes, 503-445-2888; Wednesdays, 10 to 11:30 am, and younger. English and Spanish speaking play groups (in Clackamas County), and some Concordia, NE 33rd Ave. & Killingsworth St., facilitators are present at every group. FREE. home visits. All services are voluntary and 503-288-3838; Thursdays, 10 to 11:20 am, Every Tuesday, 6-7:30 pm. free regardless of income. Visit this link for Happy Valley, 15861 SE Happy Valley Town Center, 503-558-9214. La Leche League – lllusa.org; lllvancouver. information about all Healthy Start Programs com. Information and mother-to-mother sup- in Oregon: oregon.gov/OCCF/hso. Breastfeeding Support Group – Tuality Health port for breastfeeding mothers. N/NE Portland Clackamas County: 503-655-8601. clackamas. Education Center, 334 SE 8th Ave., Hillsboro; meets the second Thursday of each month, 10 us/ocf/healthystart.jsp. 503-681-1700; tuality.org. Weekly group am, Rose City Park United Methodist Church, facilitated by a lactation consultant. FREE. 5830 NE Alameda St., 503-287-3117. SE Port- Clark County: SELF (Support for Early Learn- Tuesdays, 10 am to noon. land meets the third Tuesday of each month, ing and Families): 360-213-3486. selfwa.org. Connected Parenting Support Group – Sun- 10 am, Epworth United Methodist Church, Multnomah County: 503-988-3674, x29770. nyside Swap Shop, 3520 SE Yamhill St.; 1333 SE 28th Ave., 503-201-1607. Vancou- multco.us (Type “early childhood services” in 971-404-1884; eastportlandapi.org; attach- ver, Wash., group meets twice monthly, third the search field). mentparenting.org. Meet with other families Wednesday of each month, 10 am, and first practicing positive parenting and attachment Wednesday of each month, 7 pm (call for lo- Washington County: 503-846-2114. parenting. FREE. Second Friday of every cations), 360-514-6773. co.washington.or.us/HHS/Services/ month, 11:30 am. NewParentNetwork. Columbia Mothers of Twins Club – St. John Lutheran Church, 11005 NE Highway 99,

34 Metro Parent • www.metro-parent.com • Family Resource Guide 2011 Parent Support, Education & Resources Moms (AND Dads) will find plenty of support in the metro area, from peer Lake Oswego Mother’s groups covering a range of parenting TV-Free Parenting Support Group – 503- topics to parent education classes to Club – lomoms.com. online resources – and much, 267-1852; currey-wilson.com. For parents Social interactions, much more. raising kids with little or no television or resources and fun ac- video games. tivities for moms and Urban Moms Support Group – Eco Baby kids in the Lake Os- Gear, 2122 SE Division St.; 503-233-4167; wego area. ecobabygear.com. An ongoing discussion MOMS Clubs group. Tuesdays, 11:30 am-12:45 pm. Call to – momsclub.org. sign up. There are hundreds Washington County Breastfeeding Circles. of Moms Offer- These groups, for both English and Span- ing Moms Support ish speaker, feature lactation consultants (MOMS) chapters and peer counselors. FREE. Hillsboro WIC across the country, Clinic, 155 N First Ave., Hillsboro: English, including Portland first and third Tuesday of the month, 11 am- West Hills, Beaverton, Canby, noon; Spanish, first and third Tuesday of the Oregon City-Beavercreek, Sherwood, Tigard/ tion services. Services include a support month, 9:30-10:30 am. Beaverton Resource Tualatin, Troutdale, West Linn, Wilsonville, Center, 12500 SW Allen Blvd., Beaverton: and Vancouver, Wash. line, weekly support groups and peer-to-peer mentoring through Morrison Child & Family English, second and fourth Tuesday of the Moms of Gresham – 971-645-6858. Meets Services. month, 11 am-noon; Spanish, second and weekly for support, friendship and fun. Call fourth Tuesday of the month, 9:30-10:30 am. for more information. Portland Green Parenting – portlandgreen- 503-846-8610. parenting.com. An environmentally focused MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) – mops.org. parenting community offering resources and Online Parent Support Groups. MOPS is an international, Christian-based support. nonprofit support system with local groups in Visit metro-parent.com for a list of online parent support groups (under Parent Portland, Beaverton, Lake Oswego, and Van- Precious Beginnings – 503-244-3350; pre- Support & Education) couver, Wash. cious-beginnings.org. Parents Supporting Parents of Critically Ill Newborns. Parent bud- Mothers and More – mothersandmore.org/ dies, support, family dinners and other re- Special Needs Support Groups and chapters/DowntownPortland/. This interna- sources for families in the neonatal intensive Resources tional group is dedicated to supporting moth- care unit. ers and promoting the value of the work Call for details before attending groups; mothers do. Meets monthly in downtown Portland Dads at Home – portlanddad.com. many ask for a small fee to cover costs. Portland. Connecting at-home dads and kids with other ADHD Parent Support Group – chadd.org. families. Portland Chapter, meetings at 1040 NW 22nd Northeast Moms Playgroup – Milagros Bou- (Dever Eye Clinic); 503-294-9504; chaddpdx. tique, 5433 NE 30th Ave.; 503-493-4141; Portland Metro Mocha Moms – portlandmo- org. Hillsboro Chapter, hillsboroCHADD.org. milagrosboutique.com. Meets every other Fri- chas.org. Support groups, activities and net- day in fall, winter and spring, 2:30-4:30 pm. working for at-home moms of color. Mocha Ages & Stages Questionnaires Oregon – 541- Moms welcomes people of all religions, races, 346-2580; asqoregon.com. Fill out the online Northwest Babywearers – nwbabywearers. educational backgrounds and income levels. questionnaire that corresponds to your child’s org. A nonprofit babywearing advocacy and age range to check his or her development. support organization with groups in the Port- TransActive Education and Advocacy – 503- land, Newberg and Vancouver, Wash., areas. 252-3000; transactiveonline.org. TransActive ARC of Oregon – 1745 State St., Salem; supports transgender and gender noncon- 503-581-2726; 877-581-2726 (toll-free); ar- Outdoor Dads – outdoordads.org. Monthly forming children and their families. It offers a coregon.org. Support and resources for indi- hikes and outings for dads and kids primarily Parent Access to Gender Expression Support viduals with cognitive, intellectual and devel- 5 and under, although moms and older kids meeting each month, as well as “Free Zone,” opmental disabilities. are welcome. Outings are on the fourth Satur- a monthly family social celebration. Autism Society of Oregon – 888-AUTISM-1; day of each month. Triplets & More – 360-883-8851; Yahoo oregonautism.com. Family support groups Parents Anonymous of Oregon – 503-258- group at [email protected]. Local and other resources. Search online for your 4200; morrisonkids.org/programs. Delivers support group for families with higher order local chapter. family strengthening and child abuse preven- multiples (triplets and more). Parent Support, Education & Resources continues on page 36

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Defeat Diabetes Foundation – defeatdiabetes.org. To find local support groups, select “Diabetes Support Groups” under “Self Management.” The Dougy Center for Grieving Children and Families – 503-775- 5683; dougy.org. Services include peer support groups for grieving children. Family and Community Together (FACT) – 619 SW 11th Ave., Suite 102; 888-988-FACT (3228); factoregon.org. FACT is a nonprofit coali- tion of organizations and individuals focused on issues of importance to people with disabilities and their families. Grief Support Groups – 503-228-2104; oregonhospice.org. Eight- week support groups for children and families who have experienced a loss through death. Oregon Family Support Network – 503-675-2294; ofsn.org. OFSN is a family-driven support network for families who have children with emotional, behavioral, mental and/or physical challenges and special needs. Oregon Parent Training and Information Center – 2288 Liberty Street NE, Salem; 503-581-8156; orpti.org. Resources for families with children with the full range of disabilities; programs and services throughout the state. Portland Asperger’s Network – 3324 NE 22nd Ave., Portland; 503- 284-4507 (Marcus), 503-682-1609 (Rose); aspergersnet.org. Parent support groups as well as game nights and other resources for children and teens. Swindells Resource Center – 830 NE 47th Ave.; 503-215-2400; provi- dence.org/childcenter. Provides support and information to any family with a child with complex medical or developmental needs. United Cerebral Palsy of Oregon and SW Washington – 11731 NE Glenn Widing Dr.; 503-777-4166; 800-473-4581; ucp.org/ucp_local. cfm/129. Sponsors support groups and special events throughout the year.

Swap and Play Cooperatives These membership-based organizations offer places where parents can talk and share resources while their children play. St. Johns Swap n Play, 7535 N Chicago: 503-544-3996; swapnplay. wordpress.com. Sunnyside Swap Shop Co-op, 3520 SE Yamhill St.: 503-407-2667; sunnysideswapshop.org.

Parent Education The following hospitals and nonprofits offer classes on topics rang- ing from breastfeeding basics to proper car seat installation. Call or check websites for locations, current classes, times, costs, etc. Visit metro-parent.com for our monthly Parents’ Calendar listing addi- tional parent education opportunities. Adventist Medical Center; 503-256-4000; adventisthealthnw.com/ Classes. Alliance for Community Traffic Safety; 503-643-5620 or 877-793- 2608; actsoregon.org. Visit the website for a schedule of car seat clin- ics around the area.

36 Metro Parent • www.metro-parent.com • Family Resource Guide 2011 Emergency Services & Help Lines Kaiser Permanente: 503-331-6479. kaiserpermanente.org. To report fire, medical crises, or crimes in progress..... 911 Legacy Health Education; 503-415-5498; legacyhealth.org. Poison Control...... 800-222-1222 Lead Poisoning Prevention Workshops; 503-284-6827; communityener- gyproject.org. Non-emergency Public Safety Metropolitan Family Services; 503-232-0007; metfamily.org. Parent Clackamas County...... 503-655-8211 education programs, health education programs, foster parenting and co.clackamas.or.us/sheriff other programs. Northwest Family Services; 503-546-6377; nwfs.org. Multnomah County...... 503-823-3333 portlandpolicebureau.com Oregon Health & Science University Center for Women’s Health; 503- 418-4500; ohsuwomenshealth.com. Washington County...... 503-846-2700 co.washington.or.us/cgi/sheriff/lec.pl Portland Community College; 503-244-6111; pcc.edu. Providence Health System; 503-574-6595; providence.org/classes. Clark County...... 360 -397-2211 co.clark.wa.us/sheriff/index.html Southwest Washington Medical Center; 360-514-BABY (2229); swmed- icalcenter.com. County Mental Health Services Tuality Health Education; 503-681-1700; tuality.org. Clackamas County...... 503-655-8401 (24-hour crisis line) clackamas.us/community_health/behavioral/.. 503-655-8558 (office) Childcare Resources Clark County ...... 360-397-2130, 800-410-1910 co.clark.wa.us/mental-health/index.html The Childcare Improvement Project (CCIP) – 503-524-3245; nhweb. org/programs/CCIP.shtml. A network of childcare providers who’ve Multnomah County...... 503-988-4888 (24-hour crisis line) joined together to provide quality, affordable childcare to area families. web.multco.us/mhas...... 503-988-5464 (office)

Oregon Childcare Resource and Referral Network – oregonchildcare. Washington County ...... 503-846-4528 org. This free service helps parents find affordable childcare. Mult- co.washington.or.us/hhs/ nomah County: 503-548-4400; ccrr-mc.org; Washington County: 971- 223-6100; communityaction4u.org; Clackamas County: 503-675-4100; Domestic Violence Intervention and Women’s Crisis Lines clackesd.k12.or.us. Clackamas Women’s Services...... Office: 503-722-2366 Metro Childcare Resource and Referral – 503-253-5000; metroccrr.org. cwsor.org...... 24-hour crisis line: 503-654-2288, 888-654-2288 Offers childcare referrals for Multnomah, Washington and Clackamas counties; fees start at $19.95. Portland Women’s Crisis Line ...... Office: 503-232-9751 pwcl.org Eco-Healthy Childcare – 503-222-1963; oeconline.org/our-work/kid- 24-hour crisis and rape hotline...... 503-235-5333, 888-235-5333 shealth/ehcc/index_html. This program of the Oregon Environmental Council identifies eco-healthy child care providers. Washington County Domestic Violence Resource Center Office...... 503-640-5352 dvrc-or.org Parents’ Night Out 24-hour crisis line...... 503-469-8620; 866-469-8600 Many local organizations offer parents a much needed “night out” by Visit womenslaw.org/OR/OR_links.htm for a list of agencies to providing a place where kids can play, eat and enjoy a variety of su- assist with domestic violence issues. pervised evening activities. Check our online listings at metro-parent. com for more information. Visit sboard.org/SHELTERS/OR.HTM for a list of shelters. Emergency Assistance Information Parent-Child Development Service Programs Oregon Food Bank – 503-282-0555; oregonfoodbank.org. Emergency food assistance. Many agencies offer parent education opportunities, parent-child play groups, and other services for families with young children. Check our Oregon Helps! – oregonhelps.org. Information about emergency online listings for details; call for eligibility requirements. and social services, available in several languages.

Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization (IRCO) – 10301 NE Oregon SafeNet – 800-SAFENET (723-3638); oregon.gov/DHS/ph/ Glisan St. 503-234-1541 (Main Office); 503-235-9396 (Asian Family imm/safenet.shtml. Provides information and referrals related to Services); 503-253-4042 (IRCO Africa House); irco.org. healthcare, mental health, and pregnancy and reproductive health topics. Parent Support, Education & Resources continues on page 38

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Friendly House – 1737 NW 26th Ave.; 503-228-4391; friendlyhouseinc. My Child’s Future – mychildsfuture.org. An online resource sponsored org/programs/children/. Programs include a playgroup and parent-child by the state of Oregon to help parents prepare kids for future success. classes. Nursing Mothers Counsel of Oregon – Portland: 503-282-3338; Van- Impact Northwest – 10055 E Burnside St.; 503-988-6000; impactnw. couver, Wash.: 360-750-0656; nursingmotherscounsel.org. Breastfeed- org. Parent-child activities and playgroups as well as programs like ing peer counselors provide advice and information, classes and support Healthy Start. for nursing moms. Neighborhood House – 7780 SW Capitol Hwy.; 503-246-1663; nhpdx. Oregon Environmental Council – 222 NW Davis St.; 503-222-1963; org. Offers a wide range of services for parents including parent-child oeconline.org. Offers resources for environmentally conscious parents. interactive groups, child development classes, and a toy-and-book lend- Oregon Healthy Kids – 877-314-5678; oregonhealthykids.gov. This pro- ing library. gram provides free or low-cost health coverage for all uninsured Oregon Multnomah County Library’s Early Words – 503-988-3831; multcolib. kids and teens under 19. org/events (search for “early words”). This program is designed to pro- Oregon Parent Training and Information Center – 888-505-2673; mote language and literacy development in young children ages 5 and orpti.org. Education and support resources for families of newborns under with free workshops for parents and caregivers. through young adulthood with special needs or disabilities. TransActive Education and Advocacy – 503-252-3000; transactiveon- Miscellaneous Parenting Resources line.org. TransActive supports transgender and gender nonconforming children and their families. Ages & Stages Questionnaires Oregon – 541-346-2580; asqoregon. com. Fill out the online questionnaire that corresponds to your child’s age range to check his or her development. Local Parks and Recreation Departments Blood Lead Screening – 503-802-7389; jhillclinic.org/calendar. Free Beaverton, 503-645-6433, thprd.org (served by Tualatin Hills Park & blood lead screenings for children 6 months to 6 years and pregnant Rec. District; for summer concert and movie information: 503-526- and nursing women offered by Josiah Hill Clinic. 2288, beavertonarts.org.) Cafe Au Play – 5633 SE Division St.; cafeauplay.org. Nonprofit coffee- Clackamas County (North Clackamas Parks & Recreation), 503-742- house and play area with support and activities for children, caregivers 4348; co.clackamas.or.us/ncprd/ and the community. Gresham, 503-618-2626, greshamoregon.gov/play/ Child Safety Seat Clinics – 503-643-5620; actsoregon.org/calendar. html. Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians and trained volun- Hillsboro, 503-681-6120; ci.hillsboro.or.us/parksrec/ teers safety check your vehicle for correct child safety seat installation. Lake Oswego, 503-697-6500; ci.oswego.or.us/parksrec/ FREE. Portland, 503-823-PLAY (7529); portlandonline.com/parks/ Green Baby Guide – greenbabyguide.com. Local website with informa- Tualatin, 503-691-3064; ci.tualatin.or.us/departments/ tion and support on Earth-friendly family life. communityservices/parks/ International Center for Traditional Childbearing (ICTC) – 2823 N Tualatin Hills, 503-645-6433; thprd.org Rosa Parks Way; 503-460-9324; ictcmidwives.org. Nonprofit that trains women of color who aspire to be midwives or birthing professionals. Vancouver, 360-619-1111; ci.vancouver.wa.us/parks-recreation/index. asp; (serves all of Clark County) International Cesarean Awareness Network (ICAN) – 503-539-9158; ican-online.org. Provides support for cesarean recovery, and promoting West Linn, 503-557-4700; westlinnoregon.gov/parksrec/ vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC). ICAN of Portland meets the third parks-recreation-home Monday of each month at 7 pm at various locations.

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Adoption games! Your family will have a perfect day Childcare/Daycare CCLC Early Learning Center Meridian Park on the midway- pick a partner for the roller 19300 SW 65th Avenue Associated Services for International coaster, do the “Hokey Pokey” in the skating A Brilliant Nanny Tualatin, OR 97062 Adoption (ASIA) rink, “stick together” with some cotton candy! 7739 SW Capitol HWY, Suite 200 503-692-7438 215 SW Hooker Street, Suite 100 “The Oaks” also hosts birthday parties, private Portland, OR 97219 www.cclc.com/legacymp Portland, OR 97201 events, and special events. 503-459-4055 [email protected] 503-224-1860 www.abnanny.com www.asiadopt.org [email protected] CCLC Early Learning Center Meridian Park is [email protected] The Oregon Garden located on the Campus of Legacy Meridian Park 879 W Main Street We are a full-service nanny placement agency in Tualatin. The center serves children 6 weeks ASIA - celebrating 15 years of service in China, Silverton, OR 97381 owned by working nannies. Our passion is to Kindergarten. Hours of operation are 6:30 Taiwan and Haiti. Affiliate agency ACW in 503-874-8100 helping families find their dream nannies. Each AM - 7:30 PM Monday through Friday. We offer Washington DC specializes in adoptions from www.oregongarden.org nanny is carefully screened to ensure safety a learning experience for each age group. All Russia. Close to 700 children have found and excellence! We provide permanent as well At The Oregon Garden you will find 20 themed meals are included. families with ASIA’s help. ASIA families say our as on-call nanny placement. The service is gardens across 80 tranquil acres and the op- bi-lingual, bi-cultural staff is “the best” - pro- efficient, convenient, and personalized. portunity to experience a living tapestry that CCLC First Gear Academy viding caring, personalized service and flawless delights the senses. Marvel at an innovative 4435 N Channel Ave paperwork management. array of colorful blooms, distinctive plants, Barnes-Miller Child Development Center Portland, OR 97217 and spectacular water features. Year-round 7345 SW Barnes Rd. 503-745-3532 Portland, OR 97225 Arts & Crafts events and classes available for adults, kids, www.cclc.com/firstgear and families. 503-292-7847 [email protected] Clackamas Day School Chocolate Craft Studio First Gear Academy, an eco-healthy certified 3936 N Williams Ave 16640 SE 82nd Dr. Tillamook Forest Center Clackamas, OR 97015 center offers premium quality childcare services Portland OR 97227 45500 Wilson River Highway to children six weeks to five years of age. Our 503-505-0481 503-655-7826 Tillamook, OR 97141 www.barnes-millercdc.com Guided Discovery Curriculum provides students [email protected] 866-930-4646 with a rich environment that is developmentally www.ChocolateCraftStudio.com www.tillamookforestcenter.org Serving children ages 6 weeks - 12 years, we appropriate and we offer enrichment programs Take home your chocolate art and leave the believe that all children develop at different that are small group based which allows for mess behind! Projects for allages and levels: Find Yourself in the Forest at the Tillamook levels and are inspired in different ways. We individualized instruction. make truffle lollipops, giant butterflies, a Forest Center. Ready for an adventure in the have a caring, friendly and energetic staff deliciousnecktie for Dad or card for Mom. Also forest? Look for fires at the top of the lookout that supports the child’s education creatively tower. See, hear, feel and smell the Tillamook and lovingly. Providing programs for infant/ CCLC Healthy Starts Children’s Center at available: chocolate decorations, natural colors OHSU and decorating supplies. Seasonal open-studio Burn in our Tillamook Burn Theater. Stroll onto toddlers, preschool, kindergarten and before the Wilson River suspension bridge. Visit us to and after school care. Also nature walks and 3325 SW Moody Avenue hours. Birthdays, parties and private events Portland, OR 97239 year round. discover the resilient, dynamic and productive indoor gym, as well as an outdoor playground. nature of forests. One hour west of Portland on 971-230-2342 Highway 6, at mile post 22. www.cclc.com/ohsu My Masterpiece Art Studio Care Givers Placement Agency, Inc. [email protected] 10211 SW Barbur Blvd. Ste. #110A 503-453-3700 Healthy Starts Children’s Center at OHSU is www.mymasterpieceartstudio.com Portland, OR 97219 Birth Centers 503-244-6370 an exciting, new center serving OHSU and [email protected] the Community families. We provide care for Alma Midwifery LLC www.cgpa.com My Masterpiece Art Studio offers art experi- [email protected] children ages 6 weeks through 5 years; full-time 1608 SE Ankeny St. care for infants and full or part-time care for ences with clay sculpting, glazing, painting, Portland, OR 97214 Portland’s #1 nanny agency since 1991. print making and drawing as entertainment for children 12 months to 5 years. Call Erin Jones 503-233-3001 Specializing in full and part-time nannies, tem- for information: 971-230-2342. children and their families in an open studio and www.almamidwifery.com porary nannies and professional babysitters. classroom setting. Art Enrichment Classes, Drop Welcoming babies in a family-centered way is We offer an on-call nanny service, long-term In Open Studio, Arty Parties and Camps. nanny placements, sick childcare and vacation Kids Discovery Academy what comes naturally to the Certified Midwives 14678 SW Allen Blvd. at Alma Midwifery. Alma offers relationship- care. Every nanny is professionally screened for your peace of mind. Beaverton OR 97007 Attractions and Events based prenatal care, birth and postnatal care. 503.643.5352 Births occur at home or in one of the three birth www.kdacademy.com suites at Alma. We also offer childbirth educa- CCLC at Fred Meyer [email protected] 239 NW Everett St. tion, prenatal and motherbaby yoga. Discover 2215 SE Gladstone Street Portland, OR 97219 relationship based care. Portland, OR 97202 Kids Discovery Academy is an academically- 503-228-8131 503-231-2993 focused, play-based child care and early www.lansugarden.org www.cclc.com/fredmeyer childhood education center. Our devoted staff Andaluz Waterbirth Center and educated teachers are committed to provid- Lan Su Garden is a rare treasure that offers and [email protected] Birth Center’s in Portland & Tualatin ing an environment rich in the things your child extraordinary glimpse in to Chinese cultures. 503-885-0228 CCLC at Fred Meyer provides care to Fred needs - individual attention, exciting activities Families can explore the garden, its history and Call to schedule a free consultation with Meyer’s families and community members. and lots of opportunities to discover and meaning through a wide variety of fun and a licensed midwife. There’s a unique curriculum for every age level, explore the world around them. enriching activities. Go to www.lansugarden. www.waterbirth.net centered on developmentally appropriate and org for details, events and schedules. fun activities. Children develop physically, New Portland birth center! Beautiful birth suites intellectually, emotionally, and socially within Oregon Child Care Resource and pools. Prenatal, birth and postpartum care & Referral Network Oaks Amusement Park our caring environment. We respect each child with licensed midwives. We provide continuity Clackamas County: 503-675-4100 7805 SE Oaks Park Way as individuals with unique qualities. of care in a warm and safe environment and Multnomah County: 503-548-4400 Portland, OR 97202 have collectively attended over 2,000 births. Washington & Columbia Counties: 503-233-5777 Two midwives will serve you during your 971-223-6100 or 800-624-9516 www.oakspark.com pregnancy and birth. We accept OHP and most [email protected] insurances. Child care referrals for parents and training for Thrill rides, kiddy rides, roller skating, carnival child care providers. Helping families with refer-

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rals and resources on how to choose quality Dance child care. Supporting child care providers with June Taylor’s School of Dance training and technical assistance. Providing em- ployers with resources to help their employees 19318 SW Mohave Court with child care. Tualatin, OR 97062 503.885-0545 www.junetaylorschoolofdance.com Classes/Camps [email protected] The Kids Cooking Corner June Taylor’s School of Dance has been dedi- 5206 NE 78th St. cated to providing quality dance instruction Vancouver, WA 98685 in the greater Portland area for over 25 years. 503-381-0933 We offer classes in ballet, tap, jazz and dance www.thekidscookingcorner.com fitness for ages 3 through adult. [email protected] The Kids Cooking Corner. Creating a New gen- Portland Youth Ballet eration of Chefs in a magical kitchen! Classes 7901 SW Cirrus Drive, Bldg. 27 starting at age 3 and up. Camps will be avail- Beaverton, OR 97008 able during summer months and school breaks! 503-914-8913 Birthday parties where the guests create their www.pybdance.com own tasty treats. Located @ 5206 NE 78th St., [email protected] Vancouver, WA, www.thekidscookingcorner. com, (503-381-0933) Portland Youth Ballet is directed by Christopher Tabor and Lynn Brennan Tabor, former ballet master and soloist respectively, with Cleveland Northwest Film Center Ballet. PYB offers a full schedule of quality 1219 SW Park Ave. dance instruction. Classes are offered in grad- Portland, OR 97205 ed levels, ranging from Kinder Ballet through 503-221-1156 pre-professional advanced ballet. Other offer- www.nwfilm.org ings are Adult Ballet, Modern and Jazz. [email protected] The Northwest Film Center’s Young Filmmakers Sherwood Dance Academy Program for Kids + Teens offers young people 20407 SW Borchers Dr. #205 ages 8-18, the opportunity to participate in (at the Sherwood Ice Arena) hands-on filmmaking projects with award winning filmmakers. Join us for summer camps, Sherwood, OR 97140 winter/spring break classes and the annual 503-625-8868 young People’s Film Festival spotlighting youth www.sherwooddance.com work from throughout the NW. wwww.nwfilm. [email protected] org. Sherwood Dance Academy - where a quality dance education is fun and affordable! We The Play Boutique offer classes in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Modern, 464 First Street Hip-Hop, Bellydance, Acro, Highland, Yoga and Lake Oswego, OR 97034 Pilates. We teach age 2 through adults and 503-675-PLAY (7529) welcome all ability levels. www.playboutique.com The PLAY Boutique offers creative play, family cafe, enriching activities, and a profound sense Dentistry of community all in one chic social space. World of Smiles, Pediatric Dentistry Children of all ages are provided with “edutain- Dr. Michelle Stafford, DDS ing” experiences. Classes offer the flexibility Board Certified Pediatric Dentist of monthly memberships, drop-ins, no-school/ 11790 SW Barnes Road, Suite 280 holiday camps , and date nights. Birthday par- Portland, OR 97225 ties are fabulous. 503-626-9700 www.visitworldofsmiles.com Portland Children’s Museum 4015 SW Canyon Road Dr. Stafford is a Board Certified Pediatric Portland, OR 97221 Dentist. Her team focuses on making your www.portlandcm.org child’s visit to the dentist a positive, unique experience while treating their dental needs. With so many classes and camps for children, Bringing your child in for a first “happy” visit why pick just one! Select from drop-off art around age one will start them on the path camps, to Paint & Play workshops, Science Tots, to a cavity-free life. Education and prevention movement classes and more! Drop-off camps lead to healthy smiles and happy kids. are available for one-day school holidays, Winter Break (end of December), Spring Break (3rd week in March) and Summer Break (late June-mid August).

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Diapers Lakewood Theatre Company is the oldest For 18 years OHSU Fertility Consultants have Gilkey International Middle School continuously operating theatre company in the helped couples achieve the joy of parenthood. 8500 NW Johnson gDiapers Portland metropolitan area. Lakewood initiates Currently we are looking for women 21-32 Portland, OR 97229 503-546-4666 and sponsors educational and cultural programs years of age, who are non-smokers and in good 503-292-7776 www.gdiapers.com in theatre, visual arts and community events for health. Women of all ethnicities are welcome to www.faispdx.org [email protected] children and adults. Classes and performances apply. Compensation of $5000 is given for each Our middle school offers an inspiring interna- donation. We personalize each donor experi- The best of cloth and disposable in one earth- are scheduled year round. Visit us online at tional curriculum designed for students with ence at OHSU. We are recognized as a Fertility friendly hybrid. No landfill necessary. 50 million www.lakewood-center.org no foreign language experience, as well as Clinical Center of Excellence, and the third best disposable diapers enter the landfill every day. students coming from immersion programs in IVF program in the nation. Consider joining our Each one will take up to 500 years to break French, German, Spanish, and Mandarin. A Northwest Children’s Theater and School team by becoming an Egg Donor. Please call down. gDiapers offers you two landfill-free wooded 13-acre campus offers science labs, 1819 NW Everett, Room 216 the number above for more information about diapering options with gCloth and gRefills. The computer labs, library, gymnasiums, music and Portland, OR 97209 our program. gDiapers system consists of cotton, washable 503-222-2190 art studios, covered and outdoor playgrounds. little gPants and either absorbent gCloth inserts www.nwcts.org or 100% biodegradable* gRefills. Now you can enjoy the best of cloth and disposable in one Award winning camps and classes for children Fitness The International School earth-friendly diaper. and teens. Skills, classes and play labs taught by 025 SW Sherman St. professional teachers. No experience necessary. Baby Boot Camp® Portland, OR 97201 Private coaching, film, video, voice and dance Portland, Beaverton, Lake Oswego, 503-226-2496 classes and much, much more Tigard, Vancouver, Hillsboro, Tualatin, www.intlschool.org Doulas & Midwives Newberg, Wilsonville To find the location nearest you see: The International School provides a warm, ABC Doula Service Oregon Children’s Theatre www.babybootcamp.com multicultural environment where children are Kimberly Bepler, PCD, ICPE, IAT, Owner fully immersed in Spanish, Japanese or Chinese PO Box 2732 600 SW 10th, Suite #313 The premier stroller fitness program. Jumpstart Portland, OR 97205 for preschool through 5th grade. Children Wilsonville, OR 97070 weight loss,combat the baby blues, make become fluent in another language, at home in 503-381-6064 503-228-9571 new friends, and be with your child. Taught www.octc.org other cultures, and engaged in math, science, www.abcdoulaservice.com by nationally certified instructors with pre and social studies and arts. Students may start Oregon Children’s Theatre is Oregon’s larg- postnatal certifications. Play dates, running, in preschool or kinder without prior target Highly trained and experienced team of profes- training, and mom’s night out are part of the sional postpartum doulas and educators offer- est nonprofit professional children’s theatre language experience. company. OCT presents a season of plays for fun. First class is free. Be fit. Be strong. Be ing both day and overnight support for families together.(TM) with newborns. Specializing in breastfeeding children, families and schools each year. OCT’s support, twins and triplets, and meeting each year round Acting Academy offers beginning Little Garden Preschool family’s unique needs. Over 500 families in the through advanced theatre classes for children mamAppeal - Fitness for Mamas SW Portland close to Multnomah Village PDX metro area served. Call for a free prenatal ages 4-17. More information can be found on 503-789-7888 and Garden Home consultation. our website: www.octc.org www.mamappeal.com 503-892 6678 [email protected] [email protected] Give your child a unique Jewish cultural experi- Penny’s Puppet Productions mamAppeal offers fitness classes centered OHSU Nurse-Midwives ence, a gift that will last a lifetime! Acting, Penny Walter MA Education around mamas and their babies. Get fit with Center for Women’s Health Hebrew integrated, lots of play time, gardening, Portland, OR your kiddo while interacting with other mamas Kohler Pavilion, 7th floor animal care, nature walks, and Jewish holidays 503-282-9207 by joining a Boot-Camp or attending drop-in 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Road celebrated. Optional 5days a week, 3 days a Portland, OR 97239 www.PennyPuppets.com classes. mamAppeal also offers personal train- ing and private group classes for the seriously week or 2 days a week program, Preschool 503-418-4500 Penny’s Puppet Productions performs for program – 9 am - 1 pm. www.ohsuhealth.com/midwives birthday parties, schools, libraries, professional determined mama. Gentle birth in a hospital setting. Options for groups, organizations, festivals and private waterbirth, VBAC, and group prenatal care, as events. Professional Puppeteer creates Mini- The Portland French School well as women’s healthcare and contraceptive musical original shows for your occasion. Make Foreign Language L’Ecole française de Portland services. Lactation specialist on site. your event unique with one of a kind perfor- 6318 SW Corbett Ave. mances. Puppet shows for all ages and types of French American Lower School 8500 NW Johnson Portland, OR 97201 events. Please go to our website and see local 503-452-4160 listings for public shows and performances Portland, OR 97229 Sage-Birth Childbirth Education Classes 503-292-7776 www.portlandfrenchschool.org with Sophie Colin-Smith www.faispdx.org [email protected] Birthingway Certified Childbirth Educator StageCoach Theatre Arts School Biodynamic Model A French immersion school offering students a The Portland French School educates children 17979 Stafford Road world renowned curriculum supplemented with through a rigorous multilingual education in a Portland, OR Lake Oswego, OR 97034 503-502-6004 English, science, PE, art, and music. A wooded nurturing and culturally diverse environment. 503-501-8597 13-acre campus offers a science labs, computer We provide academic excellence while promot- www.sage-birth.blogspot.com www.stagecoachschools.com [email protected] labs, two gymnasiums, library, music and art ing critical thinking, lifelong learning, and global StageCoach is dedicated to providing quality studios, covered and outdoor playgrounds. A citizenship. Our International Middle School is Sage-Birth classes support you through your education in the performing arts by highly vibrant, supportive and creative environment an International Baccalaureate candidate school pregnancy, the birth and the transition into qualified teachers. While cultivating lasting awaits your child. (IBO). Chinese and Spanish are taught from 3rd a new life with your baby. My classes help performance skills, StageCoach training de- grade to Middle School. you gain trust and confidence in yourself to velops confidence, self discipline, articulation, German American School of Portland give birth, know your body, the power of your and poise. Our unique approach of instruction 3900 SW Murray Blvd. natural instincts and be informed to make wise incorporates three disciplines; drama, dance and Gymnastics Beaverton, OR 97005 birth choices. singing. New advanced training class for high 503-626-9089 schoolers! Great sibling discounts! The Little Gym of Lake Oswego www.gspdx.com 17890 SW McEwan Rd. Drama/Theater Bilingual and bi-national curriculum, Preschool Lake Oswego, OR 97035 503-595-9702 Fertility/Egg Donor through 5th Grade. Immersion curriculum Lakewood Theatre Company/Lakewood enriched by music, art and athletics. Bilingual- www.tlglakeoswegoor.com Center for the Arts OHSU Fertility Consultants ism promotes flexibility in thinking, develops 368 S State St. For over 30 years The Little Gym has provided 3303 SW Bond Ave., 10th floor greater sensitivity to languages and cultures, premier motor skill development programs for Lake Oswego, OR 97034 Portland, OR 97239 improves listening skills and creates a lifelong 503-635-3901 children 4 months to 12 years. Offering Parent/ 503-418-3700 educationaladvantage. Give your child the gift Child classes, Gymnastics, Sports Skills, Dance, www.lakewood-center.org www.fertilityoregon.com of a second language!

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Karate, Parties, and Camps. Watch your child care with a staff of naturopathic, chiropractic Harmony Road Music Courses structors can give you access to the state’s larg- grow in skill and confidence in fun non-com- and medical doctors as well as classical Chinese 17300 SE 82nd Drive est variety of performance opportunities and petitive programs! Call for a free introductory medicine practitioners. Services include well- Clackamas, OR 97015 educational programs, including music festivals, class. ness exams for all ages, acupuncture, minor [email protected] competitions, student shows, master classes, surgery and more. Let us help your family stay in Eastside: 503-557-5151 and the renowned Syllabus Evaluation program. the pink of health! www.harmonyroadoregon.com When you study with an OMTA teacher, you Health & Wellness 503-557-5151 train with a qualified, competent, music mentor Westside: 503-626-7181 who is committed to providing you with the Providence Bridgeport Health Center Bob’s Red Mill Natural Foods, Inc. www.westsidemusic.org most comprehensive music instruction available. 5000 SE International Way 18040 SW Lower Boones Ferry Rd. Harmony Road offers age appropriate classes Milwaukie, Oregon 97222 Tigard, OR 97224 for tots to adults. Total musicianship is devel- 503-607-6455 503-216-0696 oped through ear training, solfege singing, Portland Symphonic Girlchoir www.bobsredmill.com www.providence.org/healthcenters piano/keyboard, composing, and arranging. PO Box 28323 With its iconic red paint and majestic water Harmony Road offers special introductory Portland, OR 97228 503-226-6162 wheel, the Bob’s Red Mill Whole Grain Store Providence Tanasbourne Health Center classes and music camps in the summer. Please and Visitors Center offers visitors a trip back in 18530 NW Cornell Rd. contact us by phone or see our website for the www.girlchoir.com time to when nutrition was simple. Those who Hillsboro, OR 97124 current schedule of classes and camps. The Portland Symphonic Girlchoir, celebrat- stroll through the front doors experience food 503-216-9390 ing 22 years of unparalleled performance and that is wholesome and truly good for them. www.providence.org/healthcenters choral music education, is considered to be Kindermusik www.kindermusik.com one of the finest children’s choirs in the U.S. Weekly, 140 singers from Metro Portland and EcoMaids of Portland A gentle, joyful environment in which a child SW Washington join their voices rehearsing 10824 SE Oak St Museums (and adult partner) explore and participate in and performing eclectic, diverse repertoire. Milwaukie OR 97222 Portland Art Museum music and movement activities. 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Northwest Primary Care Blue Frogs Jump LLC Christ the King Preschool German American School of Portland Happy Valley - Milwaukie - SE Portland Sherwood, Oregon 97140 11305 SW Bull Mountain Rd. 3900 SW Murray Blvd. 503-659-4988 503-925-3919 Tigard, OR 97224 Beaverton, OR 97005 www.nwpc.com www.BlueFrogsJump.com 503-639-2789 503-626-9089 Northwest Primary Care provides care for [email protected] www.christthekingpreschool.com www.gspdx.com every stage of life, including prenatal, birthing Offering a well balanced developmentally Experienced staff offering age-appropriate Bilingual and bi-national curriculum, Preschool and pediatric care for you and your children. appropriate, child-centered curriculum address- creative curriculum that also includes exploring through 5th Grade. Immersion curriculum Physician-owned since 1976. Serving Happy ing socialization, communication, cognitive different cultures (countries) through music, enriched by music, art and athletics. Bilingual- Valley, Milwaukie and SE Portland. development, academic readiness, creativity, stories, crafts, and cooking. Bible stories and ism promotes flexibility in thinking, develops exploration and discovery. Utilizing routine, music at chapel time. Children’s library: children greater sensitivity to languages and cultures, daily activities, formal and informal assessment, check out books. Children are also involved in improves listening skills and creates a lifelong Pediatric Associates welcoming parent participation. Providing community outreach service projects. Lots of educationaladvantage. Give your child the gift Portland office: 503-227-0671 academics balanced with art, music, movement, hands on exploration and fun! of a second language! 2525 NW Lovejoy, Ste. 200 and play promoting self-confidence with a joy Portland, OR 97210 and foundation of learning. Lake Oswego office: 503-636-4508 Creative Children’s Center Heartwood Preschool 4103 SW Mercantile Drive 2515 SW 185th 1305 NE 52nd Ave Lake Oswego, OR 97035 Burlingame Preschool Beaverton, OR 97006 2401 SW Taylors Ferry Rd Portland, OR 97213 Pediatric Associates of the Northwest, P.C. was 503-591-0604 503-235-0631 Portland, OR 97219 www.creativechildrenscenter.com established in 1957. The practice first started in 503-244-0689 www.heartwoodpreschool.com Northwest Portland, and in 1962 our doctors www.burlingamepreschool.org Creative Children’s Center is a registered private [email protected] were the first pediatricians in Lake Oswego. [email protected] school founded in 1990. We specialize in young At Heartwood, children are encouraged to We have grown over the years to include 11 learners, offering full and half day programs for Our cooperative preschool program has been a maintain their natural curiosity and love of pediatricians and two nurse practitioners. toddlers through second grade. We see all chil- learning while participating in a structured Throughout our history we have been dedicated part of the SW Portland community for over 50 dren as creative and bright, guiding them for- years. The school offers bright, spacious class- play-based environment. Children are exposed to maintaining the physical and emotional well ward through class projects and individualized to friendships, art, nature, music, movement, being of children from infancy through early rooms and is certified Eco-Healthy. Through art, work. The CCC curriculum integrates academics music, books, field trips, outdoor time and play, drama, gardening, Spanish, sewing, and cook- adulthood. with the arts and sciences in fun and innovative ing in a classroom that promotes respect for our experienced teachers engage each child and ways. Our teachers have extensive experience foster a love of learning. others and the environment. We are a Licensed in the Reggio Approach and cooperative educa- Music Together Preschool. Pediatric Urgent Care tion. More @ creativechildrenscenter.com or 11790 SW Barnes Road, Suite 140 Camas Montessori School facebook. Portland, OR 97225 1004 NE 4th Ave. Hillsboro Parent Preschool 503-597-KIDS Camas, Wa. 98607 P.O. Box 304 www.pediatricurgentcareonline.com 360-834-7434 Dove Christian Preschool Hillsboro, OR97123 When your child’s health can’t wait for office www.camasmontessori.com 7555 SW 45th Ave. 503-648-4781 hours. Pediatric Urgent Care has hand-selected [email protected] Portland, OR 97219 www.hillsboroparentpreschool.org 503- 246-5459 a professional pediatric staff to provide your Opportunities abound for children to learn from children with the best-possible care around. We www.dovepreschool.com The Children’s Garden Learning Centers hands-on experience in a carefully planned will greet you with a smile and show you that Experienced teachers lead small classrooms, learning environment that includes science we care about your child’s health as we would 1411 SW Morrison focusing on academics, play time, music, and Portland, OR discovery, art and music exploration, literacy our own. field trips. The dove is a symbol of peace, love, and language activities and connection to the 503-228-2443 and devotion. Dove Christian Preschool strives www.thechildrensgarden.com natural world. HPP provides a unique oppor- to nurture children with that same spirit. tunity to be involved and parent participation. The Portland Clinic Designed to help children begin their life-long South Office: 503-620-7358 Non-profit. Eco-Healthy ChildCare certified. quest toward becoming independent-thinking, Peanut/Tree-Nut Free. 6640 SW Redwood Lane self-sufficient individuals. We provide a nurtur- Early Learning Matters (ELM) Portland OR 97224 ing, stimulating environment where even the Preschool, Pre-K, Kindergarten Beaverton Office: 503-646-0161 youngest children can take part in learning 1400 NE 48th Ave Suite 108 The International School 15950 SW Millikan Way activities. Hillsboro, OR 97124 Beaverton, OR 97006 025 SW Sherman St. 503-648-8917 Portland, OR 97201 www.strongthinkers.com At The Portland Clinic, expert pediatricians Child’s View Montessori 503-226-2496 are available Monday-Friday, 8am-8pm and 4729 SW Taylors Ferry Rd. Early Learning Matters (ELM) honors the www.intlschool.org Saturday 9-1, to treat children throughout all Portland, OR 97219 development of the whole child; intellectually, The International School provides a warm, stages of development. The Portland Clinic will 503-293-9422 physically, emotionally, and socially. Children make sure patients see the pediatrician that multicultural environment where children are www.childsview.net gain leadership skills and develop strengths. fully immersed in Spanish, Japanese or Chinese knows them best - every time. Please see www. Visit our website to learn how we are different. ThePortlandClinic.com for additional clinic infor- A Montessori community where children joyfully for preschool through 5th grade. Children Low teacher to student ratio at 1:7! Call for become fluent in another language, at home in mation, services, and available physicians. discover themselves and their world. Montessori your tour today. certified teachers and materials foster natural other cultures, and engaged in math, science, love of learning and development of “whole” social studies and arts. Students may start child. Nurturing environment with emphasis on in preschool or kinder without prior target Preschools care & respect for other people, cultures, and Funny Farm Early Learning Center language experience. world. Summer Elementary Program. 7475 SW Oleson Rd. #13A Amazing Minds Learning Center Portland, OR 97223 1241 SE 212th Ave 503-245-3107 Gresham OR 97030 Italian School of Portland/ Christ Church Episcopal Preschool www.FunnyFarmELC.com 503-665-0825 La Scuola Italiana 1060 Chandler Rd. www.greshamchildcare.com Top-notch curriculum, fun-loving teachers and a Portland, OR P. O. Box 447 [email protected] truly unique, community-centered environment 971-270-0470 Lake Oswego, OR 97034 make “The Farm” the needle in the haystack [email protected] Certified Family Childcare with center standards 503-675-9120 you’ve been looking for! Our award-winning, www.scuola.us in the comfort of a home. Four amazing staff www.ccparish.org/preschool full day preschool provides lunch and snacks; Reggio Emilia inspired preschool, small group members for a low adult child ratio. We provide [email protected] enrichment classes in dance, sports, or gym- care for infants through Kindergarten. We pro- environment, featuring instruction in Italian for We provide a well-rounded, age appropriate nastics, and features a gym, nature area and vide healthy meals, snacks, preschool supplies children 3 through 5 years old. Italian immer- early childhood education enlivened by the public library! and diapers in our affordable rates. 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46 Metro Parent • www.metro-parent.com • Family Resource Guide 2011 Little Flower Preschool and global citizenship. Our International Middle St. Therese School School is an International Baccalaureate can- 1260 NE 132nd Ave. didate school (IBO). Chinese and Spanish are Portland, OR 97230 taught from 3rd grade to Middle School. 503-253-9400 www.stthereseschool.org Providence Montessori School The Little Flower Preschool, a program for 3 and 4 year olds, is designed to promote 4911 NE Couch St. self-esteem, confidence, creativity, language Portland, OR 97213 development, and cognitive, motor, and social 503-215-2409 skills. It is built on an atmosphere of Christian www.providence.org/montessori love and acceptance. Classes follow the regular [email protected] school year. \Providence Montessori School, the first Montessori school in the Northwest, has been guiding children toward independence, Little Garden Preschool critical thinking, peaceful sociability and a love SW Portland close to Multnomah Village of learning since 1962. We offer a primary and Garden Home program for ages 2½ to 6 years, an elementary 503-892-6678 program for ages 6 to 9 years, and a variety of [email protected] enrichment programs for before/after school Give your child a unique Jewish cultural experi- care, language, arts, movement and summer ence, a gift that will last a lifetime! Acting, camp. Hebrew integrated, lots of play time, gardening, animal care, nature walks, and Jewish holidays celebrated. Optional 5days a week, 3 days a Tualatin Valley Preschool week or 2 days a week program, Preschool 9230 SW Siletz Drive program – 9 am - 1 pm. Tualatin, OR 97062 503-691-9866 Multnomah Playschool www.tualatinvalleypreschool.org 5500 SW Dosch Road Tualatin Valley Preschool is a non-profit parent Portland, OR 97239 cooperative preschool for children ages 3 - 5. 503-244-9141 We offer a child-centered teaching environment www.multnomahplayschool.com with an emphasis on play. A developmental Multnomah Playschool, a parent cooperative in approach to teaching in small classes provides SW Portland , was honored by Child Magazine a nurturing atmosphere to build children’s self as one of the “Top 10 Preschools in the U.S. “. esteem and other school skills. Professional teachers, with parents, emphasize play-based learning and a unique “anti-bias” curriculum. Currently the only co-op in Portland Young Learners Preschool & Kindergarten accredited by the NAEYC, MPS offers both 1800 NW 169th Place, C-100 (off Cornell, preschool (3s/4s) and Pre-K (4s/5s) classes. in Twin Oaks Business Ctr.) Beaverton, OR 97006 503-645-9292 The Portland French School www.younglearners.net L’Ecole française de Portland 6318 SW Corbett Ave. Young Learners has been offering a quality Portland, OR 97201 preschool program since 1985. We provide a 503-452-4160 safe, happy atmosphere and recognize a child’s www.portlandfrenchschool.org need to learn through play, exploration and ex- [email protected] perimentation. Our indoor gym keeps students The Portland French School educates children physically active all year. We offer morning through a rigorous multilingual education in a or afternoon sessions for our 3-5 year old nurturing and culturally diverse environment. preschool classes. Our four hour Kindergarten We provide academic excellence while promot- program is offered with a small class size. Our ing critical thinking, lifelong learning, Summer Camps start in June.

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Young Wonders Preschool child. Nurturing environment with emphasis on Oregon Episcopal School St. Anthony affirms parents as the first and 4324 NE 17th Ave care & respect for other people, cultures, and 6300 SW Nicol Rd. primary teachers of their children. We seek to Portland, OR 97211 world. Summer Elementary Program. Portland, OR 97223 assist them in their role as Christian educators 503-281-3819 503-246-7771 by providing an environment that is Catholic in www.youngwonderspreschool.com www.oes.edu its values, creative in its education, while teach- [email protected] Horizon Christian Schools ing to the needs of our children Horizon Christian Elementary & Oregon Episcopal School offers students in Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade an We provide a positive, nurturing space to have Middle Grades inquiry-based education that prepares them for fun, try new things and explore. Our child- 7400 SW Sagert Street St. Therese School higher education and lifelong learning. 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Our commitment to their future will exceptional quality, hands-on, child-centered Greek & Latin instruction. Small class sizes. Aloha, OR 97007 only be realized when we inspire our children education where children’s natural creativity 503-259-1329 to achieve their greatest potential. Share your and love of learning unfold in a rich and stimu- dreams for your children with us! www.lifeatlife.org lating environment. AMI trained teachers offer Barnes-Miller Child Development Center Life Christian School is a PK-12 accredited individualized lessons matching each child’s 7345 SW Barnes Rd school whose mission is to develop children for level of challenge and inspiring exploration and Portland, OR 97225 Providence Montessori School a dynamic, empowered life with an emphasis discovery. Call for an observation! 503-292-7847 4911 NE Couch St. on leadership, integrity, faith and excellence. 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Classes & Camps include science, MPT09. education and social activities that draw forth Portland, OR 97205 math, computer technology, engineering, col- each child’s unique capabilities. 503-223-3367 lege prep, study skills, acting, art and creative www.nwacademy.org writing and are held at sites throughout the Keepsake Family Tree Video/DVD Family Business since 1997 Located in the heart of Portland’s cultural Portland Metro area on weekends, after school Child’s View Montessori Portland 503 253-7027 district, Northwest Academy is a progressive, and during school vacations. 4729 SW Taylors Ferry Rd. www.keepsakefamilytreevideo.com accessible, independent school (grades 6-12) Portland, OR 97219 [email protected] providing a college-preparatory educational 503-293-9422 St. Anthony School model to bright students who are motivated to Celebrate family or that special person, with our www.childsview.net 12645 SW Pacific Highway maximize their potential in academic and arts Tigard, OR 97223 heart-warming music DVD or beautiful book A Montessori community where children joyfully education. 503-639-4179, Ext. 222 productions. We transfer old home movies, discover themselves and their world. Montessori www.school.stanthonytigard.org slides & video tape to DVD and restore photos. certified teachers and materials foster natural [email protected] We can digitize all your media & stories to love of learning and development of “whole”

48 Metro Parent • www.metro-parent.com • Family Resource Guide 2011 jpg or pdf files. We can assist you to create a Retail coffee table book or DVD of your family history, albums, portfolio or travels. Clever Cycles 908 SE Hawthorne Blvd. Portland, OR 97214 Zenana Spa and Wellness Center 503-334-1560 2024 SE Clinton St [email protected] Portland, OR 97202 www.clevercycles.com 503-238-mama Portland families know that when it comes to www.zenana-spa.com getting around by bike in comfort and style, we [email protected] are the people to see. Clever Cycles caters to With a focus on pregnant and parenting fami- the romantic and form loving side of cycling as heavily as the practical, always searching for lies, we offer spa services including massage, the most useful, well-made products we can facials, waxing and nail services. In addition find for everyday cycling with and without kids. we boast naturopathic services, chiropractic You don’t have to ride a bike every day to love services, lactation consultations, classes, what we’ve found. support groups and a boutique offering unique mom and baby products. Childcare is available for a small fee on Tuesdays and Thursdays while Sign Language receiving services or attending classes. SmallTalk Learning Dawn Prochovnic, Author, MA Public Schools 503-223-5622 www.smalltalklearning.com Oregon Connections Academy [email protected] 38761 North Main St. American Sign Language for Babies and Scio, OR 97374 Young Children. Sign Language Workshops, 800-382-6010 Playgroups, and Resources for hearing Infants, www.connectionsacademy.com/ORCA Toddlers and Young Children. Playgroup & Oregon Connections Academy is an accredited, home school visits, school/library programs, full-time, online, home-based public school and private story times/book groups with Dawn program for students in grades K-12. We Prochovnic, children’s author and founder of provide our students with personalized plans, SmallTalk Learning. Sharing the joy of early one-on-one attention from certified teachers, communication and early literacy with families and leading-edge technology tools. All at no and educators since 1999. cost. Bring out the best in your child with Con- nections Academy. Special Needs

Portland Children’s Museum Opal Schools Building Bridges 4015 SW Canyon Road 3533 SE Milwaukie Ave. Portland, OR 97221 Portland, OR 97202 503-235-3122 www.portlandcm.org [email protected] Portland Children’s Museum is home to Opal www.Bridgespdx.com Museum School and Opal Charter School. The At Building Bridges, we provide classrooms, Museum School, a learning community for chil- social groups and individual therapy for children dren ages 3 - 6, is a private school. Tours start with a variety of learning challenges including in January, and enrollment opens on February 1. Autism and attention/behavior problems. With The Charter School, serving children in grades high expectations, well-trained and loving staff, K - 5, is a Portland Public School. Enrollment excellent student-teacher ratio, children are is determined by lottery, and applications are given thesupport they need to flourish! available from March 1 - 31. Our schools are inspired by the early childhood centers of Reg- Center for Spoken Language gio Emilia, Italy; built on inquiry-based learning Understanding strategies; and influenced by a strong image of 20000 NW Walker Rd. children as intelligent, creative and resourceful. Beaverton, OR 97006 503-748-1602 www.cslu.ogi.edu Restaurants [email protected] OHSU’S Center for Spoken Language Under- The Old Spaghetti Factory standing (CSLU) is recruiting expectant mothers Four locations: South Waterfront, and parents with babies 0-6 months of age Tanasbourne, Clackamas, Vancouver for a research study tracking infant develop- www.osf.com ment. Babies must have an older sibling who The Old Spaghetti Factory serves delicious, is either typically developing or who has been complete meals in a unique setting with af- diagnosedwith an autism spectrum disorder, developmental delay, or learning disability. Par- fordable prices for over 40 years! Perfect for ents receive the evaluation results, consultation families and groups. Available banquet rooms, with a psychologist and compensation. catering, and reservations/call ahead seating for your special events. We look forward to serving you soon!

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Center for Spoken Language GGSCNW is a local agency in three locations Beyond since 1994. Portland and Vancouver Reading (Fluency, Comprehension, and Decod- Understanding to best serve you: Sherwood, Lake Oswego, locations: indoor year-round. Tualatin: outdoor, ing) Writing (Fluency, Penmanship, Mechanics, 20000 NW Walker Rd. & Portland. We are looking for dedicated summer only. Grammar) Mathematics (number sense, basic Beaverton, OR 97006 women who thoroughly enjoy being pregnant facts, procedures, word problems) Science 503-748-1602 and for intended parents seeking a wonderful (procedures, concept development, research) www.cslu.ogi.edu surrogate. Surrogacy should be a Memorable Theaters Social Studies (history, concept development, [email protected] & Exciting journey for all involved, that’s our research) Home School (consulting, curriculum, OHSU’S Center for Spoken Language expertise. Academy Theater and project design). 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50 Metro Parent • www.metro-parent.com • Family Resource Guide 2011 Advertiser’s Index ABC Doula...... 19 Greatest Gift Surrogacy Northwest Primary Portland French Academy Theater...... 13 Center...... 49 Care...... 23 School...... 27 Alma Midwifery...... 3 Harmony Road NW Surrogacy Portland Symphonic Music...... 11 Center...... … 38 Girlchoir...... 21 Amazing Minds Learning Center...... 29 Heartwood Preschool. 21 NW Children’s Providence Health Theater...... 47 Centers...... 5 Andaluz Waterbirth HELP ADD...... 43 Center...... 52 Hillsboro Pediatric NW Mothers The Reading Toolkit...... 7 Milk Bank...... 47 ASIA Adopt...... 4 Clinic...... 39 Sage Birth...... 20 Oaks Amusement Baby Banz...... 19 Horizon Christian Santosha Yoga...... 45 Schools...... 45 Park...... 15 Barnes Miller Child Saturday Academy...... 29 The International OHSU Center for Spoken Development...... 47 Language ...... 17 School...... 27 Sound Roots School of Bob’s Red Mill...... 25 OHSU Infant Study...... 36 Modern Music...... 29 Italian School Building Bridges...... 25 of Portland...... 28 OHSU Nurse St. Therese Elementary Midwives...... 41 CCLC...... 16 Katharine West Law School...... 49 Cedarwood Waldorf Office...... 51 Oregon Child Care Stagecoach Theatre...... 5 School...... 33 Resource & Referral....36 The Kids Cooking Sunstone Montessori Cha Cha the Clown....31 Corner ...... 25 Oregon Children’s Theatre...... 2 School...... 33 Children of the Sea.....31 Kindermusik...... 33 Oregon Connections Thorsen’s Surrogate The Children’s Clinic....25 Learning Palace...... 43 Academy...... 39 Agency...... 33 The Childrens Legacy Emanuel The Oregon Garden...... 7 Tillamook Forest Garden...... 38 The Children’s Oregon Healthy Kids Center ...... 28 Hospital...... 9 Child’s View Plan...... 51 Tualatin Valley Montessori...... 7 Life Christian School...43 Oregon Music Teachers Preschool ...... 15 Chocolate Craft Little Garden Association...... 19 Studio...... 31 Village Home Ed Preschool ...... 7 Pediatric Associates of Resource Center...... 4 Christ Church Episcopal The Little Gym...... 2 the NW...... 21 Virtue Project...... 28 Preschool...... 20 Mama Makeover...... 49 Pediatric Therapy Clever Cycles ...... 11 Services ...... 25 World of Smiles/Pediatric mamAppeal...... 31 UrgentCare...... 17 Creative Children’s Metropolitan Penney’s Puppets...... 33 Center...... 11 Pediatrics...... 13 Pilgrim Lutheran Young Learners Preschool ...... 47 EcoMaids of Portland....2 Micha-el School...... 15 School...... 43 Young Wonders French American MusicSeeds...... 25 Play Boutique...... 13 School ...... 29 Preschool...... 13 NCNM Clinic ...... 43 Portland Adventist gDiapers...... 41 Elementary School...... 20 Zenana Spa...... 45 Northwest Academy....19 German American School Portland Art of Portland ...... 29 Museum...... 19

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