NW Kids Magazine May 2019

L I V E • PLAY • DO

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PLUS THE 2019 STREET FAIR GUIDE

2019 portland Summer Camps Guide

Academic Camps • Language Camps • Overnight Camps • Music Camps

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Editor’s Note Oh, Portland. You’re such a show-off in May! From the rows of cherry blossoms at Tom McCall Waterfront Park to the first spring bouquets at the first farmer’s markets of the season, there are glimpses of our mild yet spectacular spring season everywhere you look! This issue marks the final part of our 2019 Summer Camp Guide. We loved seeing so many of you at last month’s Camp Expo and are already making plans for the 2020 Expo (April 4th! Save the date!). If you missed the March and April issues, don’t despair. Head on over to our website and take a look at the complete 2019 Summer Camp Guide online. But for now, get back out there and smell the flowers.

Summer will be here before you know it!

Cheers,

Mary

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Contents MAY 2019 10 2019 Portland Summer Camps Guide 21 PJA Perspectives 22 2019 Street Fair Guide 28 Get Ready for Summer with Swim Lessons 32 May Events

Cover and contents photography by YMCA CAMP COLLINS

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Photograph by OPAL CREEK EXPEDITIONS

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Listings Adventure Camp......................................8 All Families Surrogacy...........................27 Avid4 Adventure......................................9 AWOL Dance..........................................12 Backbeat Music Academy......................27 BaxterSports..........................................16 Bennett Suzuki.......................................35 Big Lake Youth Camp...............................2 B’Nai B’rith Camp...................................31 BodyVox.................................................16 Boy Scouts of America.............................9 Camp Invention........................................8 Coding With Kids....................................14 Doernbecher .........................................36 Engineering For Kids..............................14 Evergreen Aviation and Space Museum.20 Farber Swim School...............................27 German International School..................7 Herrold Stables.......................................27 Hope Chinese Charter School .................8

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i9 Sports.................................................14 ID Tech....................................................31 Junior Achievement of OR & SW WA....20 Little Fruit Farm......................................24 Math Gamers.........................................27 Mazamas Adventure Wild.......................9 MetroArts Inc...........................................9 Mt Hood Meadows................................12 North Clackamas P & R..........................35 NWDSA Bike First...................................12 NWCT.....................................................20 NW Film Center......................................20 OCT...........................................................2 OMEGA Gymnastics...............................27 Oregon Episcopal School.........................2 Oregon Zoo...............................................3 Play Fit Fun.............................................18 Portland Children’s Museum.................18 Portland Children’s Museum.................26 Portland Jewish Academy.....................24

Portland Parks and Rec..........................30 Pottery Fun...............................................7 Royal Ridges...........................................26 Saturday Academy.................................26 Schoolita Alegria....................................26 Scuola Italiana di Portland....................35 She-Wolf Adventure Camp....................12 Sky High Sports......................................24 Spielwerk Toys..........................................7 The Circuit Bouldering Gym...................18 The Circus Project...................................25 The International School........................30 Tree to Tree Adventure Park....................30 THPRD....................................................16 Vibe Portland.........................................24 Willowbrook Arts Camp........................25 Wine & Design.......................................25 World of Speed......................................25 YMCA Camp Collins...............................25

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PART 3 of 3

2019 portland Summer Camps Guide

Choosing the right summer camps for your kids is a big task. While we are lucky in the Portland area to have lot of choices, the number of options can feel overwhelming.

That’s where we come in! This is the final section in our series of summer camp guides where we have broken the camps down into categories to help you see what is out there based upon what interests your kids have. If you missed the March and April guides, head to our website. We have the complete list online! nwkidsmagazine.com

Academic Art World School Full day and half camps available for the entire summer with 6 classes offered every day - including fine art, language, arts & crafts, clay, rhythmic gymnastics, dance/aerobic/ yoga, math, handwriting/ calligraphy classes. artworldschool.com

Camp TEK Send your camper to the most fun and unique camps all in one spot! Campers choose an AM activity and PM activity from fun categories including robotics, coding, Minecraft, Nerf camp, dodgeball, bouldering, t-shirt design, 3D printing and more! pdxkidscamp.com

Evergreen Aviation and Space Museum At Evergreen Museum Summer Camps, the goal is to send every child home with a passion for learning, fabulous memories, and a few new friends. If your child has an interest in aviation or space, they are sure to love these camps, filled with engaging hands-on activities and educational opportunities. evergreenmuseum.org/educational-programs

Junior Achievement of Oregon and SW Washington JA BizTown Summer Camp is a hands-on learning simulation where students ages 10-14 run an entire city for the week! Campers explore jobs, operate businesses, earn an income, manage their own bank account and gain valuable life and career skills. jaorswwa.org 10 | NW Kids Magazine

Math In Color Math In Color offers creative math camps designed just for girls! They believe that a hands-on experience can help build confidence, explore ideas, and have fun with math. Join them for summer camp, grades 2nd-7th. After school classes also available! mathincolorpdx.com

Old McDonald’s Farm, Inc. Learn and thrive with Old McDonald’s Farm, Inc., (a non-profit children’s program). Six weeks of The Summer Program or the Jr. Vet. Baby Burro week. Taught by a Certified Teacher. oldmcdonaldsfarm.org

Philip Foster Farm Historic Site Spend a week as a pioneer! Dress in pioneer costume, work on pioneer crafts such as blacksmithing and quilting with experienced leaders, cook on a wood-stove, and learn other fun pioneer skills, stories, songs, and dances. philipfosterfarm.com

PJA Summer Discovery Learn, explore and discover in a fun and nurturing way. PJA offers exceptional classes taught by experienced teachers. Exercise your brain with engineering, cooking, drama, and more! Open to everyone! pjaproud.org/summer

Play-Well TEKnologies Dream it, build it, wreck it, repeat in our LEGOinspired engineering camps! Kids will engineer interesting projects, engage in critical thinking, and work collaboratively. Themes include Star Wars, Minecraft, Harry Potter, Robotics and more. schedule. play-well.org continued on p. 13

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St. Mary’s Academy Spark creativity, build confidence and gain friendships at St. Mary’s Academy Summer Program. From leadership to art, theatre, STEM, and athletics, there’s something for everyone.

Registration is open for 5th-8th grade girls. stmaryspdx.org/academics/summer-program

Young Entrepreneurs Business Week (YEBW) YEBW is a week-long professional advancement program that builds business competency, college exposure, career direction, connections, communication skills and confidence. yebw.org/students

language Atlas Immersion Academy Language & Multi-cultural focus, with field trips and presenters that tie into each week’s theme. atlasimmersionacademy.com

German International School Join the German International School’s Kindersommer 2019 where learning a language is fun! Camps for 3-11 years and require no prior German language skills. gspdx.org

Hope Chinese Charter School Full Chinese Language & Culture Immersion Summer Programs aim to cultivate students’ Chinese language skills and nurture their cultural adaptability with interactive language learning through STEAM inspired, learner-centered activities and projects. hopeccs.org/summerprograms

Portland Early Learning Project Learn Spanish this summer! Campers practice Spanish as they play, sing, dance, and explore the cultures of Cuba and Spain through cooking and crafts. Children also have plenty of opportunities for fresh air and outdoor play. portlandearlylearning.com continued on p. 15

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Summer

Coding Camps

Register at www.CodingWithKids.com

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Schoolita Alegria Super fun Spanish workshop for 3-5yr old.

Outdoor fun and games, art, movement/yoga, gardening, cooking classes and theme days. schoolita-alegria.com

Scuola Italiana di Portland Fun Italian language and cultural activity camps for children of all ages. Learn to make fresh pasta and pizza in cooking camp, get inspired

by Leonardo da Vinci in art camp, and more.

Andiamo! scuola.us

The International School It’s a world of fun at these award-winning language immersion summer camps! Japanese, Chinese and Spanish come to life through hands-on projects, field trips, and outdoor fun! All experience levels.

Ages 3 - 5th grade. NEW extended-day options! intlschool.org/summer

music Backbeat Music Academy Rock out this summer at Backbeat, where kids get to be themselves. They have camps for kids from 5-18 and all experience levels. In the camps, kids play in bands, write music for games, learn the basics of all the instruments, Songwriting, and more. backstreetmusicacademy.com

Ethos Music Center Ethos offers summer music camps for kids of all skill levels! Campers learn the basics of an instrument, play songs, work as a team, create a band name and put on a show. They’re also treated to concerts from local musicians and other activities. ethos.org/enroll/summer-camps continued on p. 17 NW Kids Magazine | 15

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nature Adventure WILD Adventure WILD offers summer day camp and overnight experiences for children ages 4-10 years.

Camp activities focus around climbing, nature exploration, and outdoor art. adventurewild.org

Ecology in Classrooms and Outdoors They have day-long, fun-filled, outdoor adventure camps planned for summer 2019. Exploration and discovery await your K-6th graders at Learning Gardens Laboratory. The world will come alive through hands-on experiments and the wonders of ecology. ecologyoutdoors.org/summercamps-nwkids

Friends of Tryon Creek For over 40 years, the Friends of Tryon Creek has been inspiring and connecting children to nature at their beautiful urban forest. Register today for In-service days and Summer. Ages 4-14 (K-9th grades) tryonfriends.org/day-camp

Mt. Adams Institute’s Cascade Mountain School Cascade Mountain School, a program of Mt. Adams Institute, offers overnight summer camps for middle & high schoolers. Backpack in the Cascades, do hands-on watershed science, design & tinker an invention of your imagination! Scholarships available. cascademountainschool.org

Oregon Zoo Summer campers explore little-known areas of the zoo, learn about animals by meeting them face-to-face, and leave inspired to care for the natural world. oregonzoo.org/camp

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Portland Audubon With more than 60 camps to choose from, they have something for every explorer, artist and wildlife enthusiast! audubonportland.org/tripsclasses-camps/camps/summer/summercalendar

Trackers Earth Trackers’ award-winning Summer Camps offer day camps for Grades Pre-K (age 4) - 12 with themes like Wilderness Survival, Farming, Kayaking, Archery, Wizards, Ninja, Blacksmithing & more!

Overnights for Grades 5-12. Now with 7 Easy Drop-Off Locations. trackerspdx.com/summer

overnight Big Lake Youth Camp They provide campers with the environment and opportunity to gain better self-awareness, set and achieve goals, and have a blast.

Big Lake offers friendship, encouragement, adventure, and enough fun to make memories for a lifetime. biglake.org

Opal Creek Ancient Forest Center Opal Creek Expeditions teach kids to become outdoor leaders in the Opal Creek, Bull of the Woods, & Mt. Jefferson Wilderness Areas, combining backcountry skills, natural science, and outdoor adventure. 3-8 day programs for ages 8-18 years old. opalcreek.org

YMCA Camp Collins YMCA Camp Collins offers a variety of summer camp programs. Overnight Camps for youth entering grades 2-9; Day Camps for youth entering grades 1-6, Teen Camps for youth entering grades 9-12 and Family Camps Memorial and Labor Day Weekend. ymcacw.org

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Jewish Academy (pjaproud.org) provides a rich ThePortland PJA Perspective academic and cultural learning experience for kids from early childhood through 8th grade. We’ve invited budding journalists from PJA’s after-school writing club and sixth-grade Humanities class to join our team for a series that gives you a glimpse into thoughts and life - from their perspective.

Tiles

by Sivan

An Analogy for Our World

by Hannah K.

a tiny piece to a big puzzle a letter to a poem a walk with my mom stop and stare for awhile a city to the world from you to me and me to you I hope the world can see we are the tiles to the mosaic of life

Sivan is a current sixth-grader at PJA. She enjoys martial arts, dancing, writing, and participating in Girl Scouts.

Colors Overlapping Meshing Yet staying unique Divine diversity at its finest The solemn plea of darkness to creep in A beautiful mess Uneven As it all slowly comes together Smudges A beautiful mess The differences almost like an analogy An analogy of our world Messy Diverse The clashing The harmony A beautiful mess Still being perfected Hannah is a current sixth-grader at PJA. She enjoys singing, acting, martial arts, and being with friends.

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Montavilla Street Fair

Gladstone Community Festival

Party on the Pavement!

One of the best ways to celebrate a Portland summer is hitting the pavement to enjoy the festivities of a neighborhood street fair.

You can stay local and meet your neighbors or explore a new part of town, with its own history and traditions! Whether you’re looking for tasty snacks, local crafts or a rocking band, you’ve got plenty of options to choose from!

Some of the bravest neighborhoods hold their events in May and the season extends through August, so you have plenty of time to enjoy.

May 11 St. Johns Parade Turkey Rama

Start the season in quirky St. Johns with their 57th annual parade! Explore the bizarre with lots of local vendors and don’t miss the eclectic floats in the parade. stjohnsparade.org

May 19 Kenton Street Fair Rain or shine, the Kenton Street Fair powers on!

Enjoy a wide variety of activities, local eats and live entertainment. kentonbusiness.com Good in the Hood Mississippi Street Fair

May-Sept, in different neighborhoods Sunday Parkways Ever wished that bikes owned the streets? Well, for five Sundays this summer, they do! Enjoy a car-free riding experience and be sure to take some breaks to enjoy the food and craft vendors. portlandoregon.gov/transportation/46103

June 21-23 Good in the Hood You won’t want to miss this community-building, multicultural festival! If you only go one day, stop

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July 12-14 McMinnville Turkey Rama

July 28 Montavilla Street Fair

Bored with typical street fairs? Head to McMinnville for something pretty different! This is the 59th annual festival, celebrating the historic role of turkey in the local economy. mcminnville.org/events/turkey-rama

Event organizers are making the “Kidvilla” section better than ever with engaging activities and music for all ages. They’ll even be featuring local music students who want to share their skills! metba.org/calendar-event/ montavilla-street-fair-2019

July 13 Mississippi Street Fair Each year, this event benefits a charity and features 200 local vendors and craft booths, five stages of entertainment, a kids’ corner, food carts, and a beer/wine garden on N. Mississippi Avenue. It’s a win-win! mississippiave.com/streetfair

July 13 First City Celebration, Oregon City This year is the 10th annual celebration of Oregon’s first Main Street. Stay tuned for details of this all-day music festival! downtownoregoncity.org/firstcity

July 19-20 Gresham Arts Festival The 18th annual Gresham Arts Festival turns the city’s historic downtown in a giant art gallery featuring “Look at that!” art, music, food and fun. greshamoregon.gov/ArtsFestival

July 27 Party in the Park Looking for a more active fair? Party in the Park is jam-packed with opportunities to try new activities from a family triathlon to a climbing wall to playing giant Jenga! thprd.org/events/party-in-the-park Party in the Park

St. Johns Parade

August 2-4 Gladstone Community Festival Whether you’re most excited about the parade, the car show or the evening outdoor movie--there’s something for everyone at this festival! gladstonecommunityfestival.org

August 10 Alberta Street Fair There’s always plenty happening on Alberta Street, but it will be even more amazing during this event! A highlight for many is the annual kids parade--Halloween costumes and musical instruments are encouraged! albertamainst.org/whatshappening/street-fair

August 25 Hawthorne Street Fair With a beer garden and a kids area, the Hawthorne Street Fair organizers know how to meet everyone’s needs. If you’re looking for local character and plenty of food options, you won’t want to miss this one. hawthornepdx.com/annualevents/#street-fair

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Tualatin Hills Parks and Recreation

Get Ready for Summer with Swim Lessons!

Is your child ready for swim lessons?

Brooklyn Walker, Head Lifeguard and Head Swim Instructor at Villa Sport in Beaverton says swimming success depends a lot on the child and whether they want to learn. But there are benefits to starting early. “It takes time to overcome fears and get comfortable in the water,” Walker says. “Starting early gives kids that head start.”

Walker points out that it’s important to find lessons they love because it will make learning fun. Being pushed out of their comfort zone is hard for kids, but when they have the support of a great teacher, and parents, it helps a lot.

“Swimming is a life skill!” Walker says.

“Unlike soccer or baseball you can do it for your entire life. It’s a full body workout that can literally save your life!”

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DolFUN

by AFTON NELSON

Whether your child wants to develop skills for recreational swimming, or is interested in competition, there’s a swim class for you.

Children of the Sea Relocating to 10225 SW Park Way, Portland, Oregon 97225 this summer to a new, state-of-the-art facility with a brand new 27,000 gallon swimming pool.

10170 SW Nimbus Ave, Ste H7, Portland childrenofthesea.com

DolFUN Swim Academy Using song and games to reinforce new skills, DolFUN’s programs blend multifaceted disciplines and certifications in engaging swim lessons.

12029 NE Ainsworth Cir, Portland dolfunswimacademy.com

Farber Swim School

Farber Swim School

Swimbabes

Private and semi-private lessons for all ages, starting with babies as young as 4 months. Discounts available when you enroll multiple swimmers. Schedule a drop-in to see if Farber is a good fit.

2 locations in SW Portland farberswimschool.com

Teaching kids to swim for 77 years, Swimbabes is the originator of the Swim Survival Safety teaching method for infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

10552 SE 52nd Ave, Milwaukie swimbabes.com

North Clackamas Parks & Recreation The largest Swim lesson program at one facility in the state of Oregon.

Register online, by phone or in person by contacting the Aquatic Park.

7300 SE Harmony Road, Milwaukie ncprd.com/aquatic-park

Portland Parks & Recreation Classes for kids from 6 months are offered at various locations throughout the district. Classes span beginning to advanced skills including rescue techniques, competitive swimming strokes, and swim etiquette.

Competitive diving classes also available.

Lessons are offered at 5 community centers throughout Portland. portlandoregon.gov/parks/38284

Safe Splash Swim School Their proprietary teaching method and honed focus allows for successful teaching outcomes for any age student.

Locations in Beaverton and Hillsboro safesplash.com/locations/beaverton

Tualatin Hills Parks and Recreation THPRD provides a fun and creative atmosphere to help children develop swimming skills. They believe in the value of swimming as a lifelong skill and as a healthy recreational activity, and are committed to the importance of water safety and training.

Lessons at 3 locations on the west side thprd.org/activities/aquatics/learn-toswim

VillaSport You don’t have to be a member to enjoy swimming at the home to the largest pool facilities in Beaverton. Schedule a free assessment online to see what level is right for you or your child.

13900 SW Meridian St, Beaverton villasport.com/beaverton/swim

YMCA of Columbia-Willamette They offer swim lessons for the beginner and for those looking to improve their strokes. Adult swim lessons are for individuals ages 13+.

Lessons at Clark County Family YMCA and Sherwood Regional Family YMCA. ymcacw.org/programs/swimming/ swimming-lessons

Afton Nelson is a freelance writer and Portland mother of three boys. Learn more about her at aftonnelson.com.

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It's Mom's Day! Oregon Zoo

What do you have planned for Mother’s Day? Every mom is different and beautiful in her own way. That’s why we compiled a list of events and activities that will let you show her just how special she is. From brunches to picking flowers, we’ve got you covered!

Camas Plant & Garden Fair

Run Mama Run

Bark About Hike

Featured Event Mother’s Day at the Oregon City Farmers Market Enjoy the Farmers Market while the kids (ages 5-12) enjoy the Power Of Produce Club! Every child gets $2 to buy veggies and fruit and gets to pot up a plant for Mom, just in time for Mothers Day! May 11th, 9am-2pm. Oregon City Farmers Market 2051 Kaen Rd, Oregon City, 503-734-0192. orcityfarmersmarket.com

Tony’s Neil Diamond Mother’s Day Brunch

Portland Spirit Mother’s Day River Cruises

Bring mom out for brunch and Tony shall “Neil” before you! Along with a six-piece band, Tony performs a loving tribute to Neil Diamond with equal parts heart and laughter. But what makes this show special are the laughs. And they guarantee it’s the only tribute with simulated figure skating! ($65) tonystarlight.com

Spend your afternoon on a relaxing Mother’s Day Brunch or Dinner cruise and enjoy an elaborate buffet with breathtaking views. You can choose between the Portland Spirit or Columbia Gorge Sternwheeler. Show your Mom how much you appreciate all she does and treat her to a day on the river. ($60) portlandspirit.com/mothersday.php

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

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Oregon Zoo Mother’s Day Brunch

Active families can celebrate Mother’s Day together at Run Mama Run. Walk, run, jog, skip, or hop - there’s no wrong way! There’s also yoga, crafts, raffle prizes, food for purchase, free coffee and a kid’s planting table. As a bonus, all proceeds go to Family Forward Action. ($35) runmamarunpdx.org

One of the crown jewels of Portland, the Oregon Zoo is a fantastic place to take mom this year. Give mom the gift of a specially prepared brunch and some quality family time while you explore the zoo. Be sure to visit notable moms like painted dog Ella and her adorable pups! oregonzoo.org/mom

Portland Spirit

Rhododendron Sale

Camas Mother’s Day Plant & Garden Fair

Mother’s Day Bark About Hike: Forest Fairies + Friends

Does mom love gardening? Held the day before Mother’s Day each year, the plant fair draws in thousands of people to enjoy and explore the amazing selection of plants, trees, garden art and supplies. Kids’ activities, raffle prizes, live music, fresh food, and the shops and restaurants of Downtown Camas all add to the experience. (Free) cwplantfair.org

Does your mom love the magical side of nature? In this family-friendly and childoriented outing, you will look for signs of the rarely-seen dwellers of the forest.

While you learn about the forest around you, forage to build homes to invite fairies back to the forest. bark-out.org/ event/mothers-day-bark-about-hikeforest-fairies-friends

Mother’s Day Rhododendron Sale A decades-long tradition! If Mom is a gardener, she can enter her prized flowers in the show and then take her time strolling through rows of beautiful blooms. Best of all, all proceeds go to benefit the garden. (Free) rhodies.org/ chapter/sales-shows/Mothers/flyers/ mothersday.pdf

Koo Koo Kanga Roo Concert Treat mom to a free outdoor concert the whole family will enjoy. Koo Koo Kanga Roo showcase a colorful live show that relies heavily on audience participation, featuring sing-along songs that are typically accompanied by their own individual dance moves. (Free) st-therese.org/events/free-koo-kookanga-roo-concert

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Our May Live Theater Picks!

Though we’re winding up the 2018-19 theater season (and getting a sneak peek of what’s to come in the 2019-20 season), take a look at what your family can still see in May. Here are two great picks that are ending this month and one that is flying, creeping and crawling into town for the littler ones!

NORTHWEST CHILDREN’S THEATER PRESENTS

OREGON CHILDREN’S THEATRE PRESENTS

Tenali - The Royal Trickster

Jason and the Argonauts

The creative team behind NWCT’s Chitra: The Girl Prince and The Jungle Book brings you the story of Tenali, royal minister and irrepressible trickster.

When the King’s beloved peacock crown mysteriously disappears, it’s up to Tenali to uncover the culprit and restore order to the kingdom, all while staying one step ahead of his enemies in the king’s court.

Jason’s uncle isn’t exactly lovable…he’s murdered his brother (the king), stolen the crown, and torments his subjects.

But Jason is ready to shake things up!

He wants to reclaim the throne and be a better ruler, but to do so he and his crew (The Argonauts!) must first sail to the ends of the earth and capture the Golden Fleece.

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Dates: Through May 19 Times: Saturdays at 2pm and 5pm; Sundays at 11am and 2pm Location: Winningstad Theatre, 1111 SW Broadway Tickets: $20-$32 for adults and $15-$28 for youth Recommended for ages 7 and up

OREGON CHILDREN’S THEATRE PRESENTS

Diary of a Worm, a Spider and a Fly Is Spider getting too big for his own skin? Will Fly find her superhero powers in time to save her Aunt Rita from peril?

Will Worm learn to stand on his own two feet...even though he doesn’t have feet? Take a look at the world from a bug’s perspective and you’ll see that their lives are a lot like ours.

Dates : May 4 - June 2 Times: Saturdays at 2 and 5pm; Sundays at 11am and 2pm Location: Newmark Theatre, 1111 SW Broadway Tickets: $20-$34 for adults and $15-$30 for youth Box Office: 503-228-9571 or www.octc.org Recommended for ages 4 & up

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