NW Kids Magazine September 2019

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2019-2020 Birthday Party Guide nwkidsmagazine.com

SEPTEMBER 2019

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THE FARTHER WE GO, THE FARTHER THEY’LL GO.

At Doernbecher, we have more pediatric specialists than anyone else in the state. And we’re the only children’s hospital in Oregon to rank among the best in the country.

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Editor’s Note One could argue that declaring a favorite season around here is sort of like naming a favorite child. Certainly, each is lovely and special and magical in their own unique way. That said, I LOVE FALL! I’ll pass on the pumpkin spice everything (Spam?!), but bring on the rain boots and the leaves crunching underfoot and the weekend afternoons spent baking or exploring the changing flora of our favorite parks and natural spaces.

September is also back to school time around here (for those with kiddos who attend) and we know that means meeting new teachers, making new friends and... birthday parties! If you need some new ideas or just a jumpstart to get planning, check out our Birthday Party Guide. There may just be a venue, an entertainer or a maker of yummy treats that you have yet to discover!

PS- We can’t wait to see you on September 28th at our annual NW Kids Guide to Portland Expo, sponsored by Trackers! We’ll be at OMSI from 10-5 and can guarantee that it will be a fun, FREE event!

Cheers!

Mary

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Contents SEPTEMBER 2019 8 2019-2020 Birthday Party Guide 14 Fishing with Trackers 20 Home Schooling or World Schooling?

28 Faith-Based Schools 30 Bits & Bytes 32 Get Out & Play! September Events

Cover photograph by DAVID KINDER for NORTHWEST CHILDREN’S THEATER & SCHOOL

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magazine Publisher Michelle Snell michelle@nwkidsmagazine.com

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Correction: Our August 2019 issue listed incorrect tuition rates for Portland Waldorf School. The correct rates are $5,000-$19,000/year.

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Listings All Families Surrogacy...........................34 Bennett Suzuki.......................................34 Beyond Caricature..................................18 Circus Project..........................................18 Earthquake Tech.......................................2 Engineering For Kids..............................11 Holy Trinity.............................................29 Farber Swim School...............................19 ILA..........................................................19 K12.........................................................22 Laser Blasters (Parties Inc).....................10 Little Fruit Farm......................................10 Lloyd Center Ice......................................10 Mad Science...........................................18 6 | NW Kids Magazine

Montessori of Alameda.........................34 Naydenov Gymnastics...........................18 North Clackamas P & R..........................11 NWCT.....................................................36 NWK Guide to Portland...........................7 OHSU/Doernbecher BPN.........................3 OMSI.......................................................31 Oregon Ballet Theatre............................27 Oregon Episcopal School.......................29 Oregon Heritage Farms..........................31 Penny’s Puppets.....................................19 Pietro’s....................................................23 Portland Children’s Museum Building Bridges.....................................35

Portland Parks and Rec..........................23 Portland Rock Gym................................18 Pottery Fun.............................................11 Sit Still......................................................2 Spielwerk Toys........................................19 Splat Action............................................10 The Children’s Garden............................34 The Circuit Gym......................................11 Village Home.........................................18 World of Smiles......................................29 Yuki Origami...........................................19

Guide to Portland Expo

Saturday, September 28 10am - 5pm at OMSI

Portland is a special place. There is so much to explore; so much to do; so much to see; so much to taste and so much to learn! And whether your family is new to Portland or new to parenting (or both!), NW Kids has an expo planned just for you!

Learn more at nwkidsmagazine.com

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Cakes, Treats & Everything Sweet Candy

Custom Cakes

Lolli & Pops

Baker & Spice

Rose City Sweets

Decadent Creations

Study of Sweets

Helen Bernhard Bakery

lolliandpops.com rosecitysweets.com studyofsweets.com

Sweets Etc.

sweetsetc.com

The Candy Basket

theartfullgardenandcompany.com

Frozen Treats

bakerandspicepdx.com decadentcreations.com helenbernhardbakery.com

Mehri’s Bakery & Cafe mehris.com

Miss Zumstein

misszumstein.com

Cloud City Ice Cream

New Cascade Traditional (Gluten-free)

Eb & Bean

Nothing Bundt Cakes

Fifty Licks

Petunia’s Pies & Pastries (Gluten-free & vegan)

cloudcityicecream.com ebandbean.com fifty-licks.com

Handel’s

handelsicecream.com

Nectar Frozen Yogurt Lounge nectarfroyo.com

Pinolo Gelateria

pinologelato.com

Ruby Jewel

rubyjewel.com

Salt & Straw/Wiz Bang Bar

saltandstraw.com, saltandstraw.com/wizbangbar

What’s the Scoop?

whatsthescooppdx.com

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newcascadiatraditional.com nothingbundtcakes.com

petuniaspiesandpastries.com

Piece of Cake Bakery (Gluten-free & vegan options) pieceofcakebakery.net

Sweetpea Baking Company (Vegan) sweetpeabaking.com

Pie & Cupcakes Angel’s Donuts & Ice Cream

facebook.com/Angels-DonutsIce-Cream-171378416919449

Bipartisan Cafe

bipartisancafe.com

Blue Star Donuts

Pacific Pie Company pacificpie.com

Pie Spot

pie-spot.com

Pip’s Original Doughnuts

bluestardonuts.com

pipsmobile.com, facebook.com/ pipsoriginal

Coco Donuts

Random Order

Delicious Donuts

Saint Cupcake

cocodonuts.com

randomordercoffee.com

deliciousdonutspdx.com

saintcupcake.com

Lauretta Jean’s

laurettajeans.com

Places to Party Animals A Walk on the Wild Side wildsideoregon.org

Oregon Coast Aquarium aquarium.org

Oregon Reptile Man

oregonreptileman.com

Oregon Zoo

oregonzoo.org

Party Animals NW

partyanimalsnw.com

Arcades, Fun Centers & Theme Parks Bullwinkle’s

fun-center.com

Electric Castle’s Wunderland wunderlandgames.com

Enchanted Forest

enchantedforest.com

Oaks Park

oakspark.com

Safari Sam’s

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Places to Party (continued)

Art, Craft & Cooking Bricks & Minifigs

Spark Arts Center

sparkartscenter.com

bricksandminifigs.com/store/ portland-or

The Craft Factory

CeramiCafe Art Lounge

Vibe of Portland

Confection Crafts

Yuki Origami

ceramicafenw.com

confectioncrafts.com

Kids Central Kitchen cookincolor.com

Merry Kitchen

themerrykitchen.com

Mimosa Studios

craftfactorypdx.com vibepdx.org

Step-by-step origami instructions for ages 5 and up. Lessons are customizable depending on the party theme or the kid’s interest. A handmade birthday card is included, as well as take-home party favors upon request. yukiorigami.com

mimosa-studios.com

Bowling

My Masterpiece Art Studio

Allen’s Crosley Lanes

Portland Child Art Studio

Big Al’s

Pottery Fun

Grand Central Restaurant & Bowling Lounge

mymasterpieceartstudio.com portlandchildartstudio.org 90 minutes of studio time with either small or larger pottery pieces, depending upon package, for 6-18 painters. Plus, time and space for cake and snacks! Suitable for all ages. potteryfunpdx.com

SCRAP

scrappdx.com

Smartypants

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crosleylanes.com ilovebigals.com

thegrandcentralbowl.com

Kellogg Bowl

kelloggbowl.com

KingPins

mykingpins.com

Milwaukie Bowl

milwaukiebowl.com

Park Lanes

parklanes.net

Punch Bowl Social

punchbowlsocial.com/portland

Super Play

OMEGA Gymnastics

Tigard Bowl

Oregon Gymnastics Academy

Climbing

Precision Elite Gymnastics

Circuit Bouldering Gym

The Children’s Gym

superplayor.com tigardbowl.com

Bouldering is a fun, social activity that is great for birthday parties! Parties last two hours and include climbing and games led by two experienced climbing instructors. thecircuitgym.com

Portland Rock Gym

Customized rock climbing parties are available for kids ages 6 & up.

Bring up to 12 children for 2 hours of enjoyment on the weekends. A private party room is available for those who choose to bring food, presents, and other party favors. portlandrockgym.com

Stoneworks Climbing Gym belay.com

Dance, Circus, Gymnastics & Yoga Echo Theater Company

omega-gymnastics.com ogagym.org

precisionelitegymnastics.com childrensgym.com

The Circus Project

Celebrate your birthday with the joy and energy of the circus arts. At a Circus Project birthday party you will fly and spin on trapeze, play juggling games, get plenty of exercise, express your creativity and have fun with your friends! thecircusproject.org/privateand-group-lessons#birthdays

Tumble Bus

tumblebuspdx.com

Westside Dance and Gymnastics Academy westsideacademy.com

Yoga Playgrounds

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echotheaterpdx.org

The Gym-Nest

thegym-nest.com

Metro Gymnastics Center metrogymnastics.com

Naydenov Gymnastics

Have a blast playing on the zip line, float pits, bungees, trampolines and more. Set up and clean up is included so you can enjoy the party! ngymnastics.com

THE CIRCUS PROJ ECT

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One Fish, Two Fish, How Bout You Fish!

The sunshine of summer has us all yearning to get closer to the water. And while splashing around in a lake, floating down a river, and running through a waterfalls will be lots of fun, fishing can be the year-round activity that brings a deeper connection to our waterways. While fishing, we become part of nature’s cycles—the ebb and flow of tides, the seasonal needs and patterns of fish, the effects of weather on the waterscape. By fishing, we re-engage with food production cycles. We can see the way pollution moves through plants and animals, and into our systems. We can think more specifically about what we do to help conservation efforts. We learn that we can only take as many fish as we need, for the population to rebuild and stay strong.

So here’s a quick starter guide to getting your family out on a fishing adventure!

There’s always more to explore, but these basics will get you going.

Where to Go

How to Fish

There’s no doubt that this corner of the country has so many beautiful waterways.

But here’s where our Trackers experts are fishing now:

Fishing can get incredibly intricate with various lures, bobs, and knots to tie. But on day one at Trackers, we like to teach a basic set up—just a bamboo pole, length of line, and a single hook. Trim up a piece of bamboo for your cane, and split one end to make a notch. Tie your line (about 6–7ft. of it) on the notch, and then wind the rest of the line around the pole. When you reach the end of the line, secure it again on a notch so it stays bound up during travel. Tie on your hook, dig up a grub, and you’re ready to go!

• St. Louis Ponds—Located just south of Woodburn, the St. Louis Ponds are a Trackers top spot. No boating allowed, making this a serene space to hone your fishing skills.

• Henry Hagg Lake—Just outside Portland, in Gaston, lies this manmade lake. The no-wake zone makes it a great place to take young ones.

• Clackamette Park—At the confluence of the Willamette and Clackamas rivers, this Oregon City park has shelters and beach access as well as a boat launch for family fishing fun.

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This bamboo pole may not be the most flashy or glamorous, but it becomes a sort of meditation or practice in paying attention. Kids have to be close to the water to use this set up, they have to be still and quiet to not scare the fish, and

can see the immediate consequence of noises and movements as the fish dart away into hiding. They get to know the water—the warm spots, the cool spots, and where the fish like to hide. This type of fishing isn’t just about catching; it’s about becoming more connected to the fish, watching their movements and behaviors up close, and becoming a part of nature’s flow.

• Water water everywhere! But not a drop to drink. Remember to bring lots of water to the water. As with any outdoor activity, keeping yourself hydrated will help you pay attention and stay focused, allowing for a safe and fun fishing adventure.

Safety & Your Responsibility While fishing can be a relaxing hobby with lots of down time, it’s still essential to pay attention. Fishing responsibly means being aware of what you can control, and doing everything in your power to keep yourself and others safe, now and for years to come.

• Hooks are sharp. To protect yourself and those fishing with you, maintain control of your hook at all times. Cast thoughtfully and check your surroundings. Set up in an area where people aren’t walking or sitting behind you. For younger children and beginners, we recommend you crimp down the barbs on hooks. And remember that your fishing pole is a tool, not a toy.

• Out on the water, there’s no protection from the sun. Plus, the bright rays get reflected back on to you from the water’s surface. Be sure to use sunscreen—applying before you get on the water—and eye protection. A sun hat, too, for your head (even if you have hair!)

Bandanas are also a nice natural air conditioner. Wet them and drape over the back of your neck to help fight the heat.

• Keep it cool. If you plan on catching along with fishing, be sure to bring a cooler filled with ice. Fish should be chilled and kept cold to preserve flavor and texture, and to keep your catch as fresh as possible.

These tips should help you and your family get started, but the Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife (ODFW) has some great resources, too, including a recommended gear list for whatever fishing adventure you choose. Plus, they run free family fishing events throughout Oregon to get you and your little one started. Always be sure to check with your local authorities for weather reports and licensing requirements.

Rivers and streams are the lifeblood of the land that provides for all of us. Building relationships with these fresh water sources will help us to revitalize the land, and in turn, all the species that depend on their cycles. At Trackers Earth, the Mariners Guild engage with all of nature’s waterways, handing down seasoned wisdom and years of enthusiasm to help you and yours get out on the river. With options from oneweek camps to year-long apprenticeships, Trackers Earth has the programs to fit your schedule, featuring original themes and real skills. We hope to see you on the water soon.

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Places to Party (continued)

Karaoke, Music & Movies Academy Theater

academytheaterpdx.com

Punch Bowl Social

punchbowlsocial.com/portland

Voicebox Karaoke Lounge voiceboxpdx.com

Live Theater Northwest Children’s Theater

Northwest Children’s Theater and School offers one-of-a-kind birthday parties for children of all ages. Celebrate with friends and family in a private party room, and see a great show! nwcts.org

Splat Action Paintball

Private parties (10+ people) have exclusive access to all 12 playing fields, plus a dedicated referee and 500 paintballs per person. splataction.com

Sykart Indoor Racing sykart.com/tigard

Ultrazone Laser Tag

ultrazoneportland.com

Miniature Golf Glowing Greens

glowinggreens.com

Twin Pines Country Club

twinpinescountryclub.com

Laser Tag, Paintball & Go-Karts

Museums & Science

Impact Action Sports

acgilbert.org

impactactionsports.com

Laser Blasters

Laser Blasters offers fun for the whole family! Play a game of laser tag in an abandoned town that has been invaded by aliens, or putt through their safari themed mini golf course.

Celebrate a birthday at Laser Blasters and enjoy use of a private party room and game room. Look for their entrance outside of Vancouver Mall. laserblasters.com

Malibu Raceway

skibowl.com/summer/mt-hoodactivities/malibu-raceway-skibowl

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A.C. Gilbert’s Discovery Village Engineering for Kids

Hands-on engineering projects for ages 4-12, including LEGO®️Robotics, rocket-building, helicopters and more; the birthday kiddo gets a free t-shirt. Awesome! engineeringforkids.com/portland

Mad Science

Bring Mad Science to your birthday for a party that you will never forget!

Parties at the Mad Science Lab or in your own location. All guests participate in science experiments that they take home. Add Rockets, Robots, Dry Ice, Science of Cotton Candy, or Hovercraft rides for more fun! portland.madscience.org

Oregon Rail Heritage Center orhf.org

Portland Children’s Museum

The Museum is the perfect place to host your child’s birthday party.

Have the party in one of our indoor party rooms or in our pavilion located in Outdoor Adventure.

Guests will enjoy all day access to our exciting exhibits and hands-on activities. portlandcm.org

Play Munchkin Playland

munchkinplayland.com

Play Boutique

playboutique.com

Playdate PDX

playdatepdx.com

Salons Pigtails & Crewcuts

pigtailsandcrewcuts.com

Skating Gresham Skate World

greshamskateworld.com

Lloyd Center Ice Rink

PIETRO’S PIZZA

Pizza Parties

Birthday Party includes: admission and skate rental for 10, use of a private party room for 1 hour, decorated party table, a party host, your choice of 1/4 sheet cake, beverages, and a special gift for the birthday child. lloydcenterice.com

Mountain View Ice Arena mtviewice.com

John’s Incredible Pizza

Mt. Scott Community Center

Mississippi Pizza

Oaks Park Roller Rink

Papa’s Pizza Parlor

Sherwood Ice Arena

johnspizza.com/beaverton mississippipizza.com papaspizza.net

Pietro’s Pizza

A Northwest family favorite since 1957! With a variety of party themes to choose from, personal pizzas, games and prizes for the kiddo, Pietro’s is THE place to book birthday parties! pietrosrestaurants.com

portlandoregon.gov/parks/60409 oakspark.com/roller-skating.html sherwoodicearena.com continued on p. 24 LLOYD CENTER ICE RINK Photo by Jessica Brand

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Home Schooling or World Schooling? by VICTORIA NOLTEN Homestead Economics

Frantically the mother glances around the table at her children. Such a busy day and it’s been so hard to keep it all together.

The two oldest want to run outside, the 8 year old is demanding time to play on the computer and the 6 year old is frustrated with math. To add to the struggle, they are already a week behind in the lesson plan and she had wanted to catch up this week- not fall further behind…

Is that what comes to mind when you think of homeschooling? Well, let me put a different image into your head.

The parent grabs the car keys, excited for the day. It’s going to be a great one! The two oldest are heading out into the woods with a homeschool enrichment program to learn about the flora and fauna. It’s late summer so (fingers crossed) there may be some 20 | NW Kids Magazine

huckleberries coming home with them for dessert. The 8 year old and 6 year old are going to the zoo with a group of friends to learn about animals. The 8 year old did a bunch of research on the computer last night on penguins, her favorite animal, and has a list of questions to ask the zoo guide. As they drive, the 6 year old keeps tracks of how many red cars he sees. He has been doing red car counting for a while to determine how many he will see in a month. They have a chart at home for each outing and at the end of the month will count all of them for a total.

Worldschooling FOR THE WIN! Children are wired to learn and do not require a classroom to do so. This isn’t to say it’s always easy and that

frustration doesn’t happen, but it can be a whole lot of fun. For every type of family, every type of kid and every type of parenting style, there is a type of worldschooling. Schooling can be structured; online charter, book-based curriculum, community classes or completely unstructured, which is known as unschooling.

maintaining grade level appropriate development the state requires testing at the end of 3rd, 5th, 8th and 10th grades.

A set curriculum is not required. If you would like to use a curriculum there are multitudes to choose from including book-based and online. In addition, many organizations offer enrichment programs to worldschoolers.

Homeschooling in Oregon is outlined by the statute and administrative rules (see resource list). Register your child with their local school district informing them that you will be homeschooling the year they are 6 years old as of September 1st.

If they are older, just notify the school district within 10 days of withdrawal from school. To ensure children are

Interested in learning more? Join a couple of Facebook groups that appeal to you and ask questions. Send me an email and we can chat.

Childhood is so short. If you feel called to worldschool your children, it’s an experience you will never forget!

Resources Local Homeschooling Organizations

Homestead Economics

ultnomah County Library resources M for homeschoolers. multcolib.org/homeschooling/ local-homeschooling-organizations

Village Home

illage Home offers ala carte courses V for worldschoolers in Portland and Beaverton. villagehome.org

omestead Economics is an enrichment H program run by the author of this article. homesteadec.com

Oregon Homes Education Network Oregon Homes Education Network is a great resource for all things homeschooling in Oregon ohen.org/homeschooling-in-oregon/

Some Facebook pages of interest:

facebook.com/groups/secularhomepdx/ facebook.com/groups/553540044800576/ facebook.com/groups/883636511701160/ facebook.com/groups/HomeschoolersOfPortland/ facebook.com/groups/hiplist/ facebook.com/ChristianHomeschoolingParents/

Victoria is a mother of two; one of whom is a homeschooling teenager and the other a recent college graduate. She runs Homestead Economics, a homeschooling enrichment program.

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Places to Party (continued)

Sports, Jump, & Active Play Aim High Martial Arts aimhighma.org

Archers Afield

archersafield.com

iFLY

iflyworld.com

Lumberyard Bike Park lumberyardmtb.com

NW Fencing Center nwfencing.org

Playground Gym

theplaygroundgym.com

Portland Parks and Rec

Create the perfect party for your little one, all at a price you can afford! Options can include indoor park, skating, rock climbing wall, swimming, arts and crafts, and more. Call your preferred community center and/or pool to schedule your party! portlandoregon.gov/parks/ article/430541

Sky High Sports

skyhighsports.com

Tree to Tree Adventure Park tree3treeadventurepark.com

Urban Warrior

urbanwarrior.fit

FARBER SWIM SCHO OL

Swimming & Water Play Evergreen Waterpark

wingsandwaveswaterpark.com

Farber Swim School

Make a splash for your next birthday party or group celebration! We offer several pool packages for swimmers of all ages. farberswimschool.com

North Clackamas Aquatic Park

Birthday parties are a splash at North Clackamas Aquatic Park! Dive into fun with a wave pool, toddler splash zone, water slides and a 29-foor rock wall. ncprd.com/aquatic-park

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Performers Balloon Artists Joe Mishkin

joemishkin.com

Joy Entertainers

joyentertainers.com

Slightly Twisted Balloons

slightlytwistedballoons.com

Tuxedo Jimmy

tuxedojimmy.com

Clowns, Princesses & Puppeteers BJ the Clown

bjtheclown.com

Cha Cha the Clown

chachatheclown.com

Dragon Theater Puppets & Princesses dragontheater.com

Olive and Dingo

oliveanddingo.com

Penny’s Puppets

Their imaginative and interactive shows take the audience on a musical journey full of fun and laughter. Shows last between 35-45 mins. pennypuppets.com

Princess Power Parties

princesspowerparties.com

Red Yarn

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BEYOND CARICATURE

Caricatures & Portraits Beyond Caricature

Kids don’t sit still and they capture that charm. Likenesses within minutes that are informal, fast, fun, and framable. beyondcaricature.com

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Performers (continued)

Face Painters Fancy Faces by Amy

fancyfacesbyamy.com

Mystique’s Fancy Faces

mystiquesfancyfaces.com

Nicole’s Face Painting

nicolesfacepainting.com

Shining Faces

Magic with Hart hartkeene.com

Presto the Magician

prestothemagician.com

Scramble James

scramblejames.com

Musicians

shiningfaces.com

Mo Phillips

Circus Arts & Magicians

Red Yarn

Alexander Master of Marvels parlorofwonders.com

Erika Ryn

mophillips.com redyarnproductions.com

The Alphabeticians

thealphabeticians.com

erikaryn.com

The Perfect Gifts Black Wagon

blackwagon.com

Finnegan’s Toys & Gifts finneganstoys.com

Made You Look

madeyoulookpdx.com

Piccolo Mondo Toys

piccolomondotoys.com

Presents of Mind

presentsofmind.tv

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Spielwerk Toys

Inspired by well-designed playthings that inspire free and open-ended play. Pop by and see their current selection of toys and games. spielwerktoys.com

Thinker Toys

thinkertoysoregon.com

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Portland’s Faith-Based Schools

As you surely know, Portland is known for its vast array of education choices. Check back next month for a comprehensive guide to schools and open houses in all categories, but here is a quick look at some of the faith-based options in the area.

Cathedral School

“The mission of Cathedral School is to provide an excellent academic education grounded in Catholic religious principles and values, thereby creating a life-long love for learning and respect for each person and all creation as gifts of God.” PreK-8th Grade 110 NW 17th Ave, Portland cathedral-or.org

Holy Trinity Catholic School

“Through academic excellence, Holy Trinity Catholic School prepares students emotionally, intellectually, morally, physically and spiritually for the world in which they live.” PreK-8th Grade 13755 SW Walker Rd, Beaverton htsch.org

Islamic School of Portland

“Education is so very important to us here at the Islamic School of Portland. We strive for excellence and student success on all levels. Not only is education our priority, but maintaining an Islamic community is KEY when it comes to understanding how we can inspire our children to contribute back as practicing Muslims not only to our communities and society, but to all of humanity.” PreK-8th Grade 10200 SW Capitol Hwy, Portland ispdx.org

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OES

“Oregon Episcopal School prepares students for higher education and lifelong learning by inspiring intellectual, physical, social, emotional, artistic, and spiritual growth so that they may realize their power for good as citizens of local and world communities.”

PreK-12th Grade 6300 SW Nicol Rd, Portland oes.edu

Portland Jewish Academy

“As a Jewish day school, we strive to ensure an academically rich environment which honors the whole child. Portland Jewish Academy nurtures and inspires Jewish engagement, kavod/respect, and responsibility for the world in which we live.” Infant-8th Grade 6651 SW Capitol Hwy, Portland pjaproud.org

St Pius X Catholic School

“St. Pius X School is a community of educators, students, alumni and parents dedicated to a Catholic environment in which faith-based values and academic excellence are priorities.” PreK-8th Grade 1260 NW Saltzman Rd, Portland stpiuspanthers.org

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BITS & BYTES Portland Children’s Museum

Launches

Building Bridges Family Music Festival September 21 – 22 Seeking to build connections through play and music, Portland Children’s Museum will present the first annual Building Bridges Family Music Festival on Saturday and Sunday, September 21 and 22, 2019, from 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Live performances and dozens of hands-on activities, plus food and beverages, will be part of the festival, which is designed to build community and connection through music.

Jeremiah Sazdanoff, Director of Museum Experience, says, “The power of music is truly magical, whether it’s creating sounds, listening to high-quality performances, or dancing to a favorite song with a friend. Every child deserves the right to these types of transformative experiences, and we’re excited to offer this yearly festival to the city.”

Portland kindie artists Red Yarn, Aaron Nigel Smith, Mister Ben and Mo Phillips will perform. Nationally touring acts include DJ Lance Rock (Yo Gabba Gabba), Caspar Babypants, 123 Andrés, Jazzy Ash and the Alphabet Rockers.

Local performers include Oregon KotoKai, Painted Sky Northstar, DJ Anjali & Incredible Kid, Mo Phillips, Bravo Youth Orchestra, Kaleinani o ke Kukui, Okaidja Afroso, and DJ Action Slacks.

The Portland Children’s Museum is in Washington Park, across from Oregon Zoo at 4015 SW Canyon Road, Portland, 97221.

In addition to world-class performances, there will be opportunities to play and engage with music in various ways, including DIY instrument-building, merch-making, fashion design, and an instrument petting zoo. Dancing and music-making will be encouraged.

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DETAILS:

DAILY FESTIVAL ADMISSION $4 for Members; $14 for Non-members; $3 Access Admission per person for up to 5 people (to qualify, families must receive some form of public assistance; proof of eligibility required). Children under age 1 are free. Tickets are available now at portlandcm.org/events/buildingbridges-family-music-festival Call: (503) 223-6500

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AMERICAN INDIAN DAY CELEBRATION

SIDEWALK CHALK ART FESTIVAL

NATIONAL PUBLIC LANDS DAY

CARLTON CRUSH

Get Out and Play!

This month’s local adventures

Summer’s not quite over yet and there is still much, much more fun to be had!

Whether you’d like to celebrate and honor the diverse cultures of our area, stomp some grapes in Carlton or get your cosplay on, the Rose City has you covered this month. Get out and play!

Aug 31 - Sept 2

Sept 7

Art in the Pearl

Tigard Street Fair & Latino Festival

Art In The Pearl is a wonderful volunteer-driven community event for the whole family. Over one hundred artists show and sell work ranging from fine wooden furniture to beautiful paintings to photography, glass, clay, metal, jewelry, and much more. Free. artinthepearl.com

Sept 7 Night Out with Family This event will be a magical evening where mothers and fathers will bring their sons and daughters out for a special night filled with music, dancing, food, photos and fun. As the kids enter the ballroom wearing their beautiful dresses and suits, this will surely be an evening that they will remember forever. $50. eventbrite.com/e/ first-annual-night-out-with-familytickets-61623705161

Music, food, crafts, and more await you at this jam-packed event! Tigard is excited to have Quake Up - NW Prepared participating in the Street Fair this year. There will be so much to see and do you’ll just need to show up and see for yourself. Free. exploredowntowntigard.com/events/ street-fair

Sept 8 - 9 Carlton Crush Harvest Festival Now celebrating its eighth year, this fullday celebration features a Team Grape Stomp Competition, Kids’ Watermelon Eating Contest & Kids’ Grape Stomp Competition, lots of live music, and an Artists’ Market, with many unique craft merchants. Enjoy terrific Festival food and sample a large selection of fine wines and craft beers. Free. carltoncrush.com

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

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Sept 13 - 15

Sept 21 - 22

Rose City Comic Con

Building Bridges Family Music Festival

Portland’s premier pop-culture event, Rose City Comic Con is produced locally with a focus on creating a fun and friendly event for everyone! While the primary focus is that of comics, comic creators, and the creative process, Rose City Comic Con also provides its attendees with access to gaming, sci-fi, cosplay, anime, fantasy, and everything in between. $75. rosecitycomiccon.com

Sept 14 Family Bird Walk in Portland These guided walks provide opportunities for parents and children to learn a new outdoor skill together. Each session covers a new topic and includes activities to strengthen your birding skills. The Arboretum provides loan binoculars and field guides, or participants are welcome to bring their own. What better way to have family time than learning in nature together? $7. hoytarboretum.org/learn/youth/ family-bird-walks

Sept 15 Sidewalk Chalk Art Festival Stroll along the streets in downtown Forest Grove and watch thousands of people paint the sidewalk. It’s free to check out the art, and only $12 to claim a square of the sidewalk for the day. The festival is held rain or shine so come prepared for the weather. There will be ongoing entertainment all day long and it’s suitable for all ages. Free. valleyart.org/chalkart

Portland Children’s Museum is proud to announce the first annual Building Bridges Family Music Festival, a community-building, tune-filled weekend designed to build bridges in peace and friendship through music and play. Families from the Portland metro area will converge at the Museum for a weekend of live music, dancing, and interactive, hands-on experiences. $14. portlandcm.org/events/buildingbridges-family-music-festival

Sept 27 American Indian Day Celebration The Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board presents the 2019 American Indian Day Celebration.

This event features the Dancing in the Square Powwow along with vendors, educational booths, food, entertainment and more. Free. thesquarepdx.org/ event/14th-annual-american-indianday-celebration

Sept 28 National Public Lands Day National Public Lands Day is the nation’s largest single-day volunteer effort. It celebrates the connection between people and green space in their community, inspires environmental stewardship, and encourages the use of open space for education, recreation, and general health. Many National Parks will be participating in Free Entrance Day allowing free attendance as well. Free. neefusa.org/npld

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