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Contents
NOVEMBER 2017 7 And Baby Makes Family! IVF and Surrogacy 16 2017 Winter Break Camp Guide 25 Things to Do with Teens on Thanksgiving 27 Out and About: November Events
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Editor’s Note When I think about the most fun I’ve had in the last year, or in the year before that, or really in any year in the last decade, the best memories have one thing in common: my kids. I love hanging out with them. I love biking and hiking with them, exploring festivals and fairs, visiting museums and historical sites. When I’m with them, they make me slow down and see everything through new eyes. They notice things I have stopped noticing. They ask questions I stopped wondering about, and when I’m with them, the experience is richer in every way. That’s why I was so thrilled when I was invited to NW Kids. Everyone at NW Kids is so passionate about families and all the amazing things Portland has to offer. It was a perfect match. In this issue, we start at the beginning, talking about infertility, IVF, and surrogacy. We explore how some folks build their families, and we look at the beauty of new life. Knowing, as I do, how much joy children can bring, I am pleased that we, in our small way, may be able to help families experience that. We can help people explore IVF or surrogacy and find the right way for them to grow their families.
If you are thinking about starting a family, or looking for something for your kids to do over the winter breaks, or trying to get your teenager involved in the holidays, this issue has got something for you.
Melissa
Cover photography by EMILY GERALD PHOTOGRAPHY
Contents photography by TRACKERS EARTH
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Listings Aim High Martial Arts...................................19 All Families Surrogacy...................................13 Art of STEM....................................................19 Bamboo International School........................25 Barre3.............................................................29 Bella Stella.....................................................30 Bennett Suzuki...............................................14 Black Wagon..................................................31 Brain Balance.................................................13 Cedarwood School.........................................29 Christian Youth Theater..................................15 Club Pilates.....................................................31 Columbia Gorge Railroad Club......................31 Engineering For Kids......................................21 German International School........................15
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Hearing Resources Audiology Center............13 Imago Theatre................................................30 Little Fruit Farm..............................................13 Lloyd Center Ice Rink......................................31 Mr. David’s School of Film..............................19 North Clackamas Parks and Rec....................17 NW Surrogacy Center....................................12 OMSI...............................................................17 Oregon Ballet Theatre...................................... 3 Oregon Episcopal School...............................23 Oregon Reproductive Medicine.....................32 Play Fit Fun.....................................................23 Portland Children’s Museum.........................21 Portland Parks and Rec..................................21 Portland Spirit.................................................. 2
Portland Trampoline......................................26 Pottery Fun.....................................................31 Saturday Academy.........................................19 Sit Still.............................................................. 2 Spielwerk Toys................................................15 Surro Connections..........................................12 Sunshine Montessori.....................................25 SW Community Center..................................19 The Kids’ Backyard Store................................26 Uniquely Wise................................................14 Willow Tree Wellness.....................................13
by LIZ MILLER Photographs by EMILY GERALD PHOTOGRAPHY
A Take-Home Baby
It’s a story we’ve all heard, ad nauseam. Boy meets girl. They get married, have 2.5 kids, and live happily ever after. The story is ingrained. We expect that this is how life works, and we fight it when any part fails to come true. Even knowing this isn’t everyone’s story, we deny that we might be outliers. There are many variations to this story, but, is about those who choose In Vitro Fertilization (IVF.) According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) roughly 15% of couples will deal with infertility. There are many ways to treat infertility; a common last resort is IVF. This was the case for Claire, and her husband, Mike. Claire and Mike started trying for a baby as soon as they were married. One miscarriage and many chemical pregnancies later, they realized they needed help. They sought treatment at Oregon Reproductive Medicine. The first appointment was overwhelming. Through initial testing they were given the diagnosis of “Unexplained Infertility.” continued on p. 8 NW Kids Magazine | 7
For Claire and Mike, three attempts at IUI proved unsuccessful. Following round 3, they moved and took a few months off. Refreshed and strengthened, they decided to begin IVF.
call, their last embryo had arrested. Claire fell to the floor, at the lowest point of their entire journey. All she had ever wanted was to be a mother, it seemed impossible at that moment.
They received an individualized protocol based on Claire’s unique fertility challenges and test results. IVF protocols involve injections of specific medications, in specific doses, at specific times, and every injection is an intense hormone with its own side effects. Claire and Mike’s IVF journey began, shortly after moving into their new home, while they were still sleeping on an air mattress on the floor and dining in camping chairs.
Needing time to heal, Claire and Mike took a break. A few months later, determined, round 3 began on her birthday. Claire knew it would either end up being the best birthday of her life, or the worst. Shots and morning monitoring went on for 14 days and then she went in for retrieval. This time they were only able to get 4 eggs. Of which only two fertilized. The two embryos continued to thrive for five days, and the morning of transfer came. Claire hid their phones, turning them both off. No one was going to tell them not to come for transfer. Arriving at the Reproductive Endocrinologist’s office, the decision was made to go ahead with both embryos in order to give Claire and Mike the best chance at their take home baby.
Their first round of IVF showed that Claire had fewer follicles than expected. Sadly, her body did what a woman’s body does naturally every month and chose a ‘dominant follicle’ to outgrow the rest. The IVF hormones are supposed to work to stop this natural process, and instead try to grow as many eggs as possible for retrieval. The hormones didn’t work this time. Countless shots, countless lost hours and seven thousand dollars later, they had to switch their IVF attempt, to an IUI, in hopes of salvaging the cycle. IVF round one was a failure. The second round of IVF allowed the doctors to change Claire’s protocol, based on her previous response. They made it to retrieval, where the doctors surgically retrieve the eggs needed. Ten eggs were retrieved, five fertilized. Under ideal circumstances, the embryologist attempts to grow the resulting embryos to Day 5, but these embryos weren’t growing well. They decided to try to transfer at Day 3 and hope that growth would continue once in the uterus. On Day 3 Claire was in the bathroom, getting ready to leave for the transfer. Mike walked in, he had just gotten a phone
Their only attempted transfer was a success. Two weeks later, Claire found out she was pregnant. And in April 2017, Claire and Mike welcomed their miracle baby, Madeline, to their family. Infertility is rarely portrayed with accuracy, leaving many to believe that IVF will be the solution to their infertility battle. In reality, IVF is not an easy, cheap, or guaranteed method to grow a family; it’s a roller coaster ride that may or may not result in a take-home baby. The road through infertility can be long and painful and there are many different avenues that can lead to a child. Fortunately for Claire and Mike, they found the strength, money and support to persevere, finally beating infertility through IVF. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with infertility and need information or support, please visit resolve.org
Liz Miller has a master’s degree in history and two crazy boys; throw in some writing and you have a recipe for never-ending excitement! 8 | NW Kids Magazine
Tips to Get Through IVF • Do your homework! Find an IVF center that works for you and your family. Check out the physicians, the services, other patients’ experiences, their location, and their success rates. • Remember, there are lots of medications, many of which require refrigeration. Don’t plan any big trips when you’re planning IVF. • Relax! There is some evidence that IVF is more effective when mom is less stressed. Learn some relaxation techniques, find someone (perhaps a professional) to talk to, create calming rituals. • Ask questions. Keep a notebook and write down everything you need to know. Your care team should be happy to provide answers. • Take care of yourself. Eat well, exercise, stop smoking, limit your drinking. You’ll feel better, and your body will be ready for baby! • Be patient. It may feel like it’s taking forever, but the process takes time. Guard against stress, keep healthy, and stay busy. This can be a long and stressful process, but focus on your ultimate goal, and remember, it’s worth the wait! NW Kids Magazine | 9
Surrogacy
Getting Started with
Starting a family is a deeply personal and emotional decision. This decision can be made harder by the fact that not every family can bear children: sometimes IVF fails, sometimes medical conditions make childbearing impossible or medically inadvisable; and there are obvious barriers for gay couples or single dads who want biological children. In these cases, surrogacy can be the answer, and Oregon has both very favorable surrogacy laws and extremely talented healthcare teams. If you decide surrogacy is the way to grow your family, you can take some simple steps to begin the process and give yourself the greatest odds of success.
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DO YOUR RESEARCH.
CHOOSE AN ATTORNEY.
There are different types of surrogacy, with different legal and biological repercussions. In traditional surrogacy, the surrogate provides the egg and is, in fact the biological mother. In gestational surrogacy, the egg is donated so the surrogate has no biological relation to the baby. Read up on surrogacy and think about what options best fit your family.
You want to make certain that everything you are doing is legal, and that all the documents have been filed to establish your parental rights. Look for a lawyer with experience in surrogacy and go over all of the documents you sign.
Step 2: CHOOSE AN AGENCY. This is one of the most important decisions of your life, and likely one of the most expensive. Choose your agency carefully. Read up on agencies. Find out where they are located, what services they offer, what they charge, what their timeline is, and what their success rate is. Talk to previous clients to hear about their experiences.
Step 4: GATHER YOUR TEAM. Surrogacy requires a team of people working together to bring a healthy baby into the world. You may need an egg donor. You may have a surrogate in mind, or you may need help from an agency. You’ll need doctors for the IVF, for the prenatal care, and you’ll need a pediatrician. Start doing research now so that you’ll have a team in place.
Surrogacy can be a tremendous gift. It can build families, giving wonderful people the indescribable feeling of holding their child for the first time. To learn more about becoming an intended parent or a surrogate, contact one of the wonderful facilities listed in our resource guide. 10 | NW Kids Magazine
RESOURCE GUIDE A Family Tree Surrogacy, LLC
Services include: Surrogacy AFTS is a boutique, full-service surrogacy agency and reproductive law practice specializing in helping every family regardless of sexual orientation or marital status. 1915 NW Amberglen Pkwy #400 Beaverton, OR 97006 afamilytreesurrogacy.com
All Families Surrogacy
Services include: Surrogacy All Families Surrogacy, LLC, is a thriving Portland-area gestational surrogacy agency with a passion for helping to create all kinds of families. 12725 SW Millikan Way, Suite 300 Beaverton, OR 97005 allfamiliessurrogacy.com
The Blossom Clinic
ervices include: Holistic women’s S health services The Blossom Clinic treats fertility issues holistically with acupuncture, herbal and naturopathic medicine, nutrition and massage and offers support through your IUI or IVF cycle and pregnancy. 3531 NE 15th Avenue, Suite A Portland, Oregon 97212 blossomclinic.net
Future Families NW, LLC
Services include: Surrogacy Eugene, OR 97405 hearttohandssurrogacy.com
Journeys of the Heart
ervices include: Surrogacy, S non-surrogate adoption 1005 Cornell Road Hillsboro, OR 97124 journeyssurrogacy.com
ervices include: IVF and other S infertility treatments 1750 SW Harbor Way, Suite 200 Portland, Oregon 97201 fertilitynw.com
Northwest Surrogacy Center LLC
ervices include: Surrogacy S With 24 years of experience, NWSC creates rewarding matches between surrogates and intended parents (from U.S. and abroad) and supports everyone from start to finish. 2722 NE 33rd Ave Portland, OR 97212 nwsurrogacycenter.com
OHSU Fertility Consultants
ervices include: Surrogacy, IVF S and other infertility treatments 3303 SW Bond Ave Portland, OR 97239 ohsu.edu/xd/health/services/women
Oregon Fertility Institute
ervices include: IVF and other S infertility treatments 9370 SW Greenburg Road, Suite 412 Portland, Oregon 97223 oregonfertilityinstitute.com
Oregon Reproductive Medicine
ervices include: Surrogacy S futurefamiliesnw.com
Heart to Hands Surrogacy
Northwest Fertility Center
ervices include: Surrogacy, IVF S and other infertility treatments ORM is a world-class fertility center that is passionately committed to helping people grow their families. Services include IUI, IVF, surrogacy, and genetic testing. 808 SW 15th Ave Portland, Oregon 97205 oregonreproductivemedicine.com
Oregon Surrogate Agency
ervices include: Surrogacy S surrogacyoregon.com Resource Guide continued on p. 12
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RESOURCE GUIDE, contd.
Silver Linings
Services include: Surrogacy silverliningsagency.com
Surro Connections
Services include: Surrogacy Surro Connections provides you with the attention you deserve with programs tailored to fit your needs. It’s their honor to support you on this life-changing journey! surroconnections.com
Willow Tree Wellness
Services include: Willow Tree offers natural solutions for all women’s health issues with a specialty in fertility and pregnancy care. Most insurances accepted. Free consults. willowtreeclinic.com/free-consult
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The PJA Perspective Portland Jewish Academy (pjaproud.org) provides a rich academic and cultural learning experience for kids from early childhood through 8th grade. We’ve invited budding journalists from PJA’s writing club for 5th-7th graders to join our team for a series that gives you a glimpse into thoughts and life – from their perspective.
Making a Difference one Dinner at a Time by JONAH FLAMM
According to the United Nations, roughly one third of all food produced for human consumption is wasted annually. When I heard that statistic, I was thinking about how we could combat hunger if we drastically reduced that number. Fortunately, a Portland-based nonprofit thought the same. Urban Gleaners’ mission is to end hunger by collecting food and redistributing it to the hungry. Last summer, with Urban Gleaners, I repackaged leftover food from restaurants, caterers, and cafeterias that would’ve gone to waste, and distributed it to local food pantries. Hunger is generally thought of as an unsolvable problem, but volunteering there made me realize that if we take action, we can turn our abundance of food waste into an abundance of food for the hungry. Jonah Flamm is a 7th grader at Portland Jewish Academy. Jonah is a huge basketball fan and enjoys playing and watching his team, the Blazers. For his Mitzvah Project Jonah has spent significant time at Urban Gleaners where he is known as the “pizza surgeon” for his ability to take ill-treated pizza and cut it into appetizing pieces and neatly package it for distribution.
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TRACKERS EARTH
WINTER BREAK
CAMP GUIDE
Aim High Martial Arts
Engineering for Kids
Age range: Ages 5+ Gift making, blanket making, retirement home visit, Oregon gymnastics academy visit, daily martial arts games and lessons, and a field trip to Big Al’s! 16205 NW Bethany Ct., Beaverton (503) 640-8628 aimhighma.org
Age range: 4 - 14 years Winter camps include activities ranging from building rockets and roller coasters, to making foam and flub, to programming video games and robots. The variety is extraordinary! 11507 SW Pacific Hwy, Tigard (503) 330-8781 engineeringforkids.net/portlandmetro
Audubon Society of Portland 5151 NW Cornell Rd (503) 292-6855 audubonportland.org
Camp SCRAP 1736 SW Alder (503) 294-0769 scrappdx.org
Children’s Gym 1625 NE Sandy Blvd (503) 249-5867 childrensgym.com
Creative Roots 2661 NW Thurman St (503) 451-5179 creativerootspdx.com 16 | NW Kids Magazine
Friends of Tyron Creek 11321 SW Terwilliger Ave (503) 636-4398 tryonfriends.org
Gilchrist Art Camp 7701 NW Nimbus Ave; Beaverton (503) 750-6581 gilchristartcamp.com
Little Engineers 9561 SW Washington Square Rd (503) 372-9817 little-engineers.com
Mittleman Jewish Community Center 6651 SW Capitol Hwy (503) 244-0111 oregonjcc.org
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WINTER BREAK CAMP GUIDE Mr. David’s School of Film
Omega Gymnastics
Age range: 5-14 years Mr. David’s School of Film Winter Break camps offers a range of handson and kid-centered Lego Animation, Stop Motion, Movie Making, Photography and Acting classes. 5441 SE Belmont St (818) 744-4887 mrdavidfilm.com
9700 SW Harvest Ct., Beaverton (503) 466-4872 omega-gymnastics.com
North Clackamas Parks and Recreation Age range: Grades K-8 Improve your game over winter break! The NCPRD Hoopers Basketball program emphasizes age-appropriate skill development and fundamental techniques while encouraging teamwork and sportsmanship. Various locations in Clackamas County (503) 742-4348 ncprdsports.com MR. DAVID’S SCHOOL OF FILM
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Oregon Gymnastics Academy 16305 NW Bethany Ct., Beaverton (503) 531-3409 ogagym.org
Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) Age range: Grades 2-5 Instructors combine LEGO classes and museum experience. Every day is different. Students explore the museum and use LEGOs to understand engineering concepts, physics, and art. 1945 SE Water Ave (503) 797-4661 omsi.edu/camps-and-classes
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WINTER BREAK CAMP GUIDE Portland Children’s Museum Age range: 4-6 Portland Children’s Musuem is offering two weeks of Winter Camps: Masterpiece Makers and Artistic Inventors! Each week is full of art explorations and time with Museum exhibits. 4015 SW Canyon Rd (503) 223-6500 portlandcm.org
Portland Montessori School 205 NE 50th St. (503) 688-2992 portlandmontessori.org
Portland Parks and Recreation Age range: 18 months-12 years A variety of themes and specialty camps, offered city-wide, will suit your child’s unique tastes. Morning, afternoon, and full-day options are available. Various locations (503) 823-7529 portlandparks.org
NORTH CLACKAMAS PARKS AND RECREATION
Portland Timbers and Thorns 1844 SW Morrison (503) 553-5400 timbers.com
Rewild Portland 865 NW Lovejoy St (503) 863-8462 rewildportland.com
SATURDAY ACADEMY
Saturday Academy Age range: Grades 2-9 Explore LEGO Robotics, Chemistry, Mobile Game Design, Video Production, Forensic Science and more. Follow your curiosity in STEM this winter! Locations in Beaverton and Tigard. Various locations (503) 200-5858 saturdayacademy.org 20 | NW Kids Magazine
PORTLAND PARKS AND RECREATION
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WINTER BREAK CAMP GUIDE
Southwest Community Center Age range: Preschool camps 3-5 yrs, Youth Camps Grades 1-3 SWCC offers full and half day winter camps! Kiddos will build friendships, explore their creativity, play sports, games, and splash in the pool! 6820 SW 45th Ave (503) 823-2840 portlandoregon.gov/parks/61157
Trackers Earth
WORLD OF SPEED
Age range: 4-18 Award-winning Winter Break Camps with Trackers Earth! Single-day and twoday options available. Themes include wilderness survival, archery, role-playing games, cooking, ninjas, blacksmithing, snowshoeing, and more. 4617 SE Milwaukie Ave (503) 345-3312 www.trackerspdx.com/youth/winterbreak-camps.php
Westwind 7500 N Fraser Rd., Otis, OR (541) 994-2383 westwind.org
PORTLAND PARKS AND RECREATION PORTLAND CHILDREN’S MUSEUM
World of Speed Motorsports Museum Age range: Grades 3-5 Students will have STEAM- inspired challenges to test their creativity and problem solving skills, and have access to the museum’s galleries and hands-on interactive components. 27490 SW 95th Avenue, Wilsonville (503) 563-6444 worldofspeed.org
Zenger Farm 11741 SE Foster Rd (503) 282-4245 zengerfarm.org
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Photograph by WONDERLANE / FLICKR
Thxgiving:
Getting Teens Involved in Thanksgiving by CHRISTINE COUVILLON
Autumn might bring falling leaves and cooler weather, but it also floods our televisions, internet browsers, and magazines with ads of the perfect family gathered for Thanksgiving. Everyone is smiling and eagerly taking their own places at the table—parents, grandparents, children, maybe even a hopeful dog. Bored or sullen teenagers don’t exist here, but they certainly do in the real world. It’s easy to engage younger children with the holiday, but it can be hard to drag teenagers out of their rooms to help with Thanksgiving preparations or even sit at the table. Still, there are plenty of options for getting a disinterested teenager involved in the holiday.
Plan Together
Ask your teenager to help you plan for Thanksgiving. If you’re hosting the event, they can help plan the menu, table settings, decorations, and activities. If you’re travelling, they can help with the itinerary. Once they’ve had a hand in the plans for the day, they’ll want to participate to make sure it goes off without a hitch.
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Cook Together
Food lies at the center of the Thanksgiving holiday, so get your teens in the kitchen! Cooking is a great bonding activity at any time of the year, and the holidays are chock full of great opportunities for it. Hunt through cookbooks and recipe websites for some new dishes to make with your teen, or teach your teenager how to cook a tried-and-true family recipe. If you’re stumped on where to start, desserts are always fun to make, and you can never have enough at a Thanksgiving meal.
Play Games
If your family isn’t interested in watching The Game on TV, you can take advantage of a full house to play games that are fun for everyone. On a bright autumn day, a brisk game of football will get everyone’s hearts pumping and work up those appetites. Board games and popular parlor games like Wink Murder and Werewolf are great for the indoorsy crowd. A game of Assassin will keep up the fun for the entire day. Improv games like One-Word Story and Freeze will make the whole house erupt with laughter. It’s hard to stay away from the family when everyone is laughing and having a good time.
Volunteer
When we give our thanks for what we have, we often remember to give back to those who need our help. If your teenager is passionate about helping the community, encourage them to volunteer at a food bank, homeless shelter, or assisted living home. The life experiences they gain and the people they meet will stay with them for a long time.
As teenagers mature into young adults, they appreciate opportunities for both freedom and the responsibilities that come with it. Your teen will absolutely appreciate a Thanksgiving that involves them in the planning and cooking, as well as a day filled with games and chances to give back to those who have less. Christine Couvillon is a freelance writer who spends her time drinking coffee, chasing after her dogs, and blogging at www.writingwithcoffee.com.
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Get Out and Play! This month’s local adventures
Oct 21- Nov 19
Judy Moody and Stink: The Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad Treasure Hunt
Don’t miss this world premiere Oregon Children’s Theater production! Audience members ages 4 and up with laugh along with the many antics of beloved characters Judy and Stink. $14-$32, octc.org/judy-moody
Nov 1
Día de Los Muertos celebration in Cornelius
Come celebrate the Mexican Day of the Dead with a wide array of cultural activities, including decorating sugar skulls. Explore some beautiful ofrendas (altars) and enjoy free snacks as well. Free, facebook.comevents/12111769860 5669/?active_tab=about
Nov 4
Nov 4
All ages are welcome to come plant trees to improve the habitat around Salmon Creek, urban wildlife greenway. After your efforts warm up with free hot cocoa or coffee and light snacks. Free, eventbrite.com/e/ salmon-creek-volunteer-plantingnovember-4th-dig-it-plant-it-do-itagain-registration-38288629321
Kids age 4 and older will learn techniques to create jewelry with traditional materials like bone beads and leather. Don’t miss the chance to be part of Native American heritage month at this free library event. Free, multcolib.org/events/native-americanjewelry-making
Salmon Creek Volunteer Planting
Native American Jewelry Making at Fairview Columbia Library
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Nov 11
Literary Arts’ Wordstock Festival A picture is worth a thousand words, and thousands of words and pictures are even better! Your children will love this year’s events, including discussions with authors Lemony Snicket and Colin Meloy of the band the Decemberists. Check out story times with Oregon children’s writers and a look at the life of a children’s book author.
Photograph by LIDA NYE
A special stage focuses on young adult issues, giving voice to the LGBTQ+ community, rebels and resisters of all kinds and the search for identity. Kids under 17 free, $15-$18 for adults, literary-arts.org/what-we-do/wordstock/
Nov 4-26
Columbia Gorge 2017 Model Railroad Show
Nov 11
With more than 30 model train operators and thousands of feet of track running through elaborate scenes, the Model Railroad Show is a must-see. $8.00 for adults, $3.00 for kids ages 3 to 11, columbiagorgemodelrailroadclub.com
Sewing Studio 101 at the Rockwood Library Makerspace
Know a middle or high school student who is curious about sewing? Send them to the Rockwood Library for this free program where new and newish sewers will learn to create a basic bag on a sewing machine. Free, multcolib.org/events/makerspacesewing-studio-101/80471
Nov 11
Red Yarn The Fambly Ramble, a popular family concert series that brings national “kindie” (kid + indie) stars to eager Portland audiences, returns to McMenamins Mission Theater and Pub this fall. LA’s Jazzy Ash, whose performs New Orleansinspired jazz and folk, headlines on November 11. Local family folksinger and puppeteer Red Yarn (Andy Furgeson), who also organizes the Fambly Rambles, will open the show. Visit redyarnproductions.com and mcmenamins. com/events/177234-the-fambly-ramble
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Nov 13
Trunk of Tales at Hollywood Library
The whole family is invited to this musical puppet show. Grandmother Elephant will share her trunk of tales, guiding the audience through stories dramatized by a variety of puppets made from recycled materials. Free, multcolib.org/events/trunk-tale
Nov 21
Little Ears Free Concerts: Hand Stephen
This interactive performance will entertain music-lovers of all ages. Hand Stephen makes his own instruments and if you’re lucky you might get called up on stage to join the band! Free, theoldchurch.org/little-ears/
Nov 24-Jan 7 Zoo Lights
It’s that time of year again! Time to be dazzled by the 1.5 million lights decorating the Oregon Zoo. Pro tip: ride the Max on the weekends and receive $5 off your tickets! $4.95- $14.95 depending on dates, oregonzoo.org/visit/zoolights
Nov 25-Nov 27 Portland Spirit’s Cinnamon Bear Cruise
Enjoy holiday treats and a cast of characters entertaining you with storytelling, music and magic during this two-hour cruise. Make this a holiday your child will remember forever. $34 adults, $26 children ages 1-12, children < 1 $10, cinnamonbearcruise.com
Looking for more? Check out our online calendar: nwkidsmagazine.com/events
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