NW Kids Magazine February 2020

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2020-2021 School Open House Guide Spring Break Camps nwkidsmagazine.com

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Editor’s Note Welcome, February! Having survived The Snowpocalypse That Wasn’t, we are rolling right through winter and all that our region has to offer. This month in NWK, you will find our final Open House Guide of the school year. If you feel like you are late to the game on choosing a school for the 2020-2021 school year, fear not! Take a look at the guide, plan to visit a few Open Houses and find the perfect school for your family. From Pre-K through high school, we have it all. Spring Break is just around the corner and this month also features a guide to some fantastic Spring Break Camps. And speaking of camps, you will want to pay attention to our March-May issues, all of which feature the best Summer Break Camps, starting with Dance & Gymnastics, Horses & Farm, STEM and Performing Arts camps in the March issue. Remember to mark your calendars for our 9th Annual Summer Camp Expo, 4/4 at OMSI. This is a one-stop shop where you will get to meet camp owners and staff, put your name in the hat for some amazing prizes (a week of FREE summer camp?!) and have a blast with your kids! Have a wonderful month. We’ll see you in March!

Cheers,

Mary

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Contents FEBRUARY 2020 10 2020-2021 School Open House Guide 24 16 Incredible Spring Break Camps 28 Valentine’s Day Events 31 PJA Perspectives 32 Get Out & Play! February Events

Cover photography by HEIDI TIMMONS PHOTOGRAPHY

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Listings All Families Surrogacy..................................... 7 Aprende con Amigos.....................................14 A Renaissance School....................................18 Art World School............................................27 Bamboo International School........................15 Bennett Suzuki................................................. 7 Bridges Middle School...................................15 Catlin Gabel....................................................36 Cedarwood.....................................................15 Childroots......................................................... 9 Childswork.....................................................21 Circus Project..................................................34 Echo Theater Company..................................27 Engineering for Kids......................................27 Feld Entertainment........................................30

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GSPDX............................................................18 Heidi Timmons Photography........................... 8 ILA..................................................................19 Little Fruit Farm..............................................14 Mr. David’s School of Film..............................34 North Clackamas Christian School................20 NWCT............................................................... 7 NWK Camp Expo.............................................. 2 OCTC................................................................. 8 OES................................................................... 7 OMEGA Gymnastics.......................................34 OMSI................................................................. 3 Play Fit Fun.....................................................23 Portland Children’s Museum.........................22 Portland Children’s Museum.........................23

Portland Parks & Rec.....................................35 Portland Village School..................................22 Saturday Academy.........................................23 Schoolita Alegria............................................20 Scuola Italiana...............................................21 Small Friends.................................................22 Sprout and Spark School...............................21 St. Agatha Catholic School.............................21 St Rose............................................................14 The International School................................19 Tucker Maxon.................................................14 Tucker Maxon.................................................34 Villasport........................................................35 West Hills Montessori....................................20 Xstream Learning Center...............................19

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SCHOOLS SCHOOLS

DESCRIPTION

AGES/GRADES

MULTIPLE LOCATIONS Aprende con Amigos 5206 N Interstate Avenue 2036 NE MLK Jr. Boulevard 503-536-3802

Mannahouse Christian Academy Multiple Locations PDX & Vancouver 503-252-5207

Portland Parks Preschool Multiple Locations 503-444-0682

West Hills Montessori Multiple Locations 503-246-5495

Children “learn with friends” through an innovative and research-based Spanish immersion program for potty-trained children three to six years of age.

3-6 years old

Their mission is to deliver academic excellence and develop healthy spiritual lives in a safe Christ-centered learning environment.

Preschool12th grade

Based on the philosophy that children develop 3-5 years old and grow at their own rate, they provide a playbased, child centered, educational preschool program.

Meeting the social, emotional and intellectual needs of children through joyful exploration and hands-on learning.

15 months12 years old

SOUTHEAST PORTLAND Childswork Learning Center 4235 SE Salmon Street 503-234-3611

St. Agatha Catholic School 7960 SE 15th Avenue 503-234-5500

Trackers Forest School 4617 SE Milwaukie Ave 503-345-3312

Tucker Maxon 2860 SE Holgate Blvd 503-235-6551

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Childswork is a non-profit early childhood education center. They offer developmentally appropriate, play-based programs inspired by Reggio Emilia philosophies.

Parent-Child 2’s-K

For more than 100 years St. Agatha Catholic School in Sellwood has provided an environment of faith, learning and service to children in Pre-K through 8th grade

PreK-8th grade

Trackers Forest School uses interdisciplinary curriculum to blend academics with handson learning, centered around observation and participation with nature.

Full-time K-8th grade Micro High School 9th-12th grade

The goal at Tucker Maxon is to help every child reach their full potential in school and in life.

Preschool5th Grade

OPEN HOUSE GUIDE TUITION

SPECIALIZATION

OPEN HOUSE INFO

WEBSITE

$490-$1,200 monthly

Language immersion, Montessori, Play-based, Reggio Emilia

Contact to schedule

aprendeconamigos.com

$1,790 - $6,515 annually

Safe, Christian, Accredited, College Preparatory

Vancouver: February 28, 5:30pm Portland: March 13, 5:30pm

mannahousechristian academy.com

$150-$550 monthly Play-based, Whole Scholarships child, Forest Available Preschool, Global Perspective

Please contact for a schedule of Open House Dates

portlandoregon.gov/ parks/64942

$950-$1,290 monthly

Montessori

Contact to schedule

westhills-montessori.com

$1,500- $8,500 annually

Experiential, Play-based, Reggio Emilia, Whole child

February 22, 9-11am

childswork.org

$6,350-$7,930 annually

Whole child

Contact to schedule

stagathaschoolpdx.us

$8,000-$14,000 annually

Experiential

February 6, K-3rd grade: 3pm, 4th-8th grade: 6pm

trackerspdx.com/forestschool

$8,900-$17,000 annually

Play-based, Whole child, Social and Emotional Learning

February 26, 9am-11am March 18, 5pm-6:30pm April 22, 9am-11am

tuckermaxon.org

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SCHOOLS SCHOOLS

DESCRIPTION

AGES/GRADES

SOUTHWEST PORTLAND A Renaissance School of Arts and Sciences 0234 SW Bancroft Street 971-221-2311

Bridges Middle School 2510 SW 1st Avenue 503-688-2922

Catlin Gabel School

Children work in critical thinking and inquiry, putting their understanding into exhilarating application. Offering rolling enrollment and small class sizes.

K-8th grade

Bridges is the only middle school in Oregon 5th-8th grade specifically designed for students with learning differences to reach their maximum potential.

Catlin Gabel, an independent day school close to downtown with 770 students, offers distinctive and dynamic programs that focus on learning by doing.

Preschool12th grade

Cedarwood brings learning to life through a uniquely contemporary approach to Waldorf education for children in Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 8.

PreK-8th grade

Opal School strengthens public education by provoking fresh ideas concerning environments where creativity, imagination and the wonder of learning thrive.

3-5 years old

OES offers an inquiry-based education, where open minds may inquire, explore, and grow.

PreK -12th grade

PJA strives to ensure an academically rich environment which honors the whole child. PJA nurtures and inspires Jewish engagement, respect, and responsibility.

Infant-8th grade

Their engaging, developmentally appropriate environment gives children space to play, create, experiment and collaborate to make meaning of their world.

3-5 years old

Sprout and Spark Preschool 3430 SW Palatine Street 503-719-4365

A preschool inspired by the creative community of Reggio-Emilia, the organized structure of Montessori, and the wild abandon of Forest School.

2.5-6 years old

The International School

For over 30 years, they’ve offered education that goes beyond language and cultural immersion to open a world of possibilities.

Spanish, Chinese, and Japanese.

Preschool5th grade

8825 SW Barnes Road 503-297-1894

Cedarwood Waldorf School 3030 SW 2nd Avenue 503-245-1477

Opal Beginning School 4015 SW Canyon Road 503-471-9917

Oregon Episcopal School 6300 SW Nicol Road 503-768-3115

Portland Jewish Academy 6651 SW Capitol Highway 503-244-0126

Small Friends Preschool 7475 SW Oleson Road 503-388-2266

025 SW Sherman Street 503-226-2496

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OPEN HOUSE GUIDE TUITION

SPECIALIZATION

OPEN HOUSE INFO

WEBSITE

$15,150 - $16,000 annually

Inquiry-based Project Learning

February 23, 2-3:30pm

renpdx.org

$24,500 annually

Special Education/ Individualized Academics

Contact to schedule

bridgesms.org

$27,190-$34,100 annually

Experiential, Whole child

Contact to schedule

catlin.edu

$1,200 - $14,500 annually

Experiential, Play-based, Whole child, Waldorf

February 8, 10am-12pm March 14, 10am-1pm

cedarwoodschool.org

$9,900 annually

Reggio Emilia

February 8 (nearly full) & March 7, 9–10:30am

portlandcm.org/ opalschool

$19,700–$35,000 annually

Experiential, Reggio Emilia, Whole child

Contact to schedule

oes.edu

$6,700 - $20,000 annually

Whole child, Values-based Education

Contact to schedule

pjaproud.org

$182-$233 monthly

Experiential, Play-based, Whole child

February 6, 7-8:30pm

smallfriendsschool.com

$8,000-$12,4000 annually

Montessori, Reggio Emilia, Forest School

February 16, March 14, and April 25: 9am-2pm

sproutandspark.com

$11,870 - $19,640 annually

Language Contact to schedule immersion, Playbased, International Baccalaureate

intlschool.org

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SCHOOLS SCHOOLS

DESCRIPTION

AGES/GRADES

NORTH/NORTHEAST PORTLAND ChildRoots 1712 E. Burnside Street 503-235-1151

Portland Village School 7654 N Delaware Avenue 503-445-0056

St. Rose School 5309 NE Alameda St 503-281-1912

Schoolita Alegria 4605 NE Campaign Street 503-706-1077

ChildRoots is an art- and science-based day care and preschool dedicated to providing superior childcare for children ages six weeks to six years.

6 weeks 6 years old

An arts integrated, Waldorf inspired education K-8th grade that teaches respect and reverence by developing the head, heart and hands of children from all backgrounds.

As a mission of St. Rose Parish, St. Rose School educates each student as a unique child of God to know and live the Catholic faith and to achieve excellence.

PreK-8th grade

Spanish (about 75% ) in a nurturing, playful, musical, academic, healthy, creative, playful, whole child, building towards preparation for kindergarten.

3-5 years old

NORTHWEST PORTLAND Bamboo International School They believe that preschool is the ideal time

16 months6 years old

14695 NW West Union Road 503-531-4094

to teach this challenging language along with the academic and social skills necessary for kindergarten.

Cathedral School

A school where well-rounded academic excellence meets Catholic tradition and values. An Apple Distinguished School and 1 to 1 with iPads.

PreK-8th grade

OHCS provides Chinese immersion preschool, after-school Chinese club, Saturday Chinese classes, and summer camps.

2.5 years old+

Scuola Italiana di Portland Preschool is a part-time Reggio Emilia-inspired, cultural immersion taught by native Italian teachers.

3-5 years old

They believe that preschool is the ideal time to teach this challenging language along with the academic and social skills necessary for kindergarten.

2.5-6 years old

110 NW 17th Avenue 503-275-9370

Oregon Hope Chinese School 4010 NW Kaiser Rd 971-226-7240

Scuola Italiana di Portland 1542 NW 14th Avenue 971-270-0470

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OPEN HOUSE GUIDE TUITION

SPECIALIZATION

OPEN HOUSE INFO

WEBSITE

$825 - $1,840 monthly

Montessori

1st & 3rd Monday of the month: 6:30-8pm

childroots.com

Tuition-free public charter

Play-based, Whole child, Waldorf

February 23, 10am-12pm

portlandvillageschool.org

$6,190-$7,840 annually

Whole child, Catholic Values and Virtue Education

February 3, 6pm

strosepdxschool.org

$675-$875 monthly Language immersion, Montessori, Reggio Emilia, Waldorf

Contact to schedule

schoolita-alegria.com

Call for details

Reggio Emilia

Call to schedule

bamboointlschool.com

$6,701-$8,830 annually

Whole child, 1:1 with iPads, Apple Distinguished School

Contact to schedule

cathedral-or.org

$2,799-$8,499 annually

Language immersion, Montessori

Contact to schedule

oregon-hope.org

$11 hourly

Language immersion, Reggio Emilia

February 29, March 28, April 25, May 30: 1-2:30pm

scuola.us/preschool/

Call for details

Reggio Emilia

Call to schedule

xstreamlc.com

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SCHOOLS SCHOOLS

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AGES/GRADES

BEAVERTON/HILLSBORO German International School 3900 SW Murray Boulevard, Beaverton 503-626-9089

Little Fruit Farm Montessori 16445 SW Melinda Street, Beaverton 503-521-8603 Yellow Wagon Preschool 18265 SW Alexander Street Suite B, Beaverton 971-727-6470

GIS is a collaborative community with student-centered learning that strives for academic & creative excellence, & values independence & lifelong learning.

Preschool5th grade

Supporting children’s natural development, curiosity and exploration. Low student teacher ratios, beautiful home and garden environments.

Toddler-PreK

At Yellow Wagon they view every child as a unique individual and will plan to meet each child’s educational and social needs.

3-5 years old

OUTER METRO AREA ILA French Immersion School Their mission is to provide a stimulating

Preschool5th grade

14788 Boones Ferry Road, Lake Oswego 503-662-8452

learning environment with a technological, artistic, and critical-thinking orientation for their students.

North Clackamas Christian School 19575 Sebastian Way, Oregon City 503-655-5961

NCCS is an interdenominational, faith-based PreK-12th grade school, providing Christian families with an outstanding community and educational experience.

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OPEN HOUSE GUIDE TUITION

SPECIALIZATION

OPEN HOUSE INFO

WEBSITE

$10,415-$15,275 annually

Language Contact to schedule immersion, Playbased, International Baccalaureate

gspdx.org

Please call

Montessori

Contact to schedule

littlefruitfarmmontessori. com

$275-$375 monthly Reggio Emilia, Whole child

February 22, 10am-12:30pm

yellowwagonccp.com

$12,000-$14,550 annually

Language immersion, Montessori, Play-based, Reggio Emilia, Green School

April 9, 9am-12pm

ilapdx.org

$1,615 - $7,860 annually

Nondenominational, independent Christian School

Contact to schedule

ncchristianschool.com

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Incredible Spring Break Camps!

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Art World School 6 Different Classes (Fine Art, Clay, Calligraphy, Arts & Crafts, Architecture/ Sculpture) offered 8:30am - 6:30pm.

Ages 4+ . $35-$60/day or $260 -$285/week artworldschool.com

Echo Theater Company Campers will learn trapeze, aerial silks, acrobatics, juggling, stilt-walking and more, as well as exploring individual creativity & how to collaborate on group challenges. Every camp ends in a show!

Ages 4-12. $185-$385/week echotheaterpdx.org/etc-school/2019youthcamps

Engineering for Kids They offer various engineering-related camps for kids aged 4-12 years old.

Ages 4-12. Cost varies by camp engineeringforkids.com/portland

Mittleman Jewish Community Center (MJCC) Keep your kids busy and having fun at the MJCC during spring break with sports, swimming, gymnastics, arts and crafts, games, and more. Kids must be potty-trained. Register today!

Ages 3-11. $28-$60/day oregonjcc.org/camps-childcare/vacation-camps 24 | NW Kids Magazine

Mr. David’s School of Film A mix of Stop Motion, Lego Animation, and Movie Making Fun. Each day will include options for students to build their animation and movie making skills. Drop in, full day and morning only options.

Ages 5-13. $80/full day or $350/week mrdavidfilm.com

Northwest Children’s Theater and School Experience the magic of theater with NWCT! Enter the world of drama in an Explore Camp, enhance your acting & musical theater technique in a Skills Camp, or put on a fully-costumed play in a Playlab!

Ages 4-15. $165-$325/week nwcts.org/spring-break-camps-2020

Oregon Children’s Theatre Theater and acting classes for kids of all ages, now at 2 new Portland locations!

Ages 3-18. $75 - $245/week octc.org

OMEGA Gymnastics Keep your kids active with gymnastics filled camps.

Choose half day or full day - built for flexibility. Full day includes a field trip. Camp shirt and annual membership required.

Ages 4-12. $69/day Full Day, $38/day Half Day; (+$15 Shirt & $40 Annual Fee) omega-gymnastics.com/camps

OMSI - The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry Explore physics and engineering concepts with LEGO bricks. Design and build Portland’s newest bridge, grind gears to create a leaf collecting vehicle, and more—each day is filled with a new adventure!

2nd-5th Grade. $370/week ($296.00 for OMSI Members) omsi.edu/camps-and-classes

Portland Children’s Museum Enjoy a Spring Break full of discovery! Spring Camp connects children with their inner artists and investigators. We will combine art explorations with the outdoors for a week of playful learning!

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Portland Parks & Recreation Join PP&R for an action-packed day of activities including games, arts, crafts, and sports. Daily/ weekly options available. Income-based scholarships available for City of Portland residents.

Preschool-6th Grade. $147-$240/week portlandoregon.gov/parks/play

Saturday Academy They are offering several camps this Spring Break focusing on STEM education, including Animation Academy, LEGO Camp, and Forensic Science! Visit their website today to learn more and to register!

Ages 3-12. $199-$358/week saturdayacademy.org

The Circus Project Keep your kid spinning, flipping and flying while school is out! Circus camps include aerial, acrobatics, juggling, and performance, and every day concludes with a circus show for friends and family.

Ages 7-11. $370-$395/week thecircusproject.org/spring-break-camps

Trackers Earth Join Trackers for spring break to get outside during the best of the season. New themes each day for Mar 23-27 and Apr 6-17, with outdoor exploration, archery, story telling, blacksmithing, and more.

Grades PreK-10. $84+/day trackerspdx.com/youth/spring-break-camps

Tucker Arts Camp Join Tucker Maxon for a Spring Break edition of Tucker Arts Camp! Campers will explore the themes of spring and renewal through diverse art and storytelling studios, ending the week with a final performance.

Preschool-5th Grade Preschool: $309/week; K-5th: $329/week tuckermaxon.org/tuckerartscamp

VillaSport Athletic Club and Spa Join VillaSport during spring break for a summer camp preview, including swimming; crafts; sports; and skill-based games!

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Celebrate Valentine’s Day!

Looking for a fun way to celebrate Valentine’s Day with your little sweetpeas?

Whether you’re the chocolate soufflé type, the heart-rate-raising hike type, or both, we’ve got you covered with this list of Cupid-friendly activities for kids of all ages.

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Dance Your Heart Out

A sweet dinner dance for little lovies awaits at the My Tiny Valentine Dinner Dance at Hillsboro’s Walters Cultural Events Center on Saturday, February 15th. Frozen fans will even get a visit from Elsa. Submit your favorite song when you register in advance, and keep the dance floor rocking all night long. hillsboro-oregon.gov

Make a Lasting Impression

If you’re expecting flowers, you’ll probably need a vase to put them in, right? Pottery Fun offers paint-yourown vases from $14-46, as well as tiles, plates, mugs, and other sweet mementoes. If you’re giving your oneof-a-kind pottery as a gift, remember to leave time for kiln firing. potteryfunpdx.com

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Treat Yourself

Nothing says Valentine’s Day like chocolate. We’re over-the-moon lucky in Portland to have so many delicious chocolatiers and gorgeous bakeries, we can’t even list all of our favorites here. Grab a chocolate tart at Baker and Spice, or go out for a fancy treat at Pix Patisserie or Petite Provence. North Portland’s Jinju Patisserie has a stunning array of beautiful desserts and chocolates.

Like your chocolate more hands-on?

Register kids eight and older for a Make-a-Bar Tour at Creo Chocolate.

Not only will you get a behind-thescenes tour of the chocolate factory (the safe, no-mishap type), but true to the name, all participants get to design and make their own chocolate bar to take home. creochocolate.com

Go to a Show

“Why do dragons love tacos? Maybe it’s the smell from the sizzling pan. Maybe it’s the crunch of the crispy tortillas…Either way, if you want to make friends with dragons, tacos are key.” If your young booklovers go gaga over Dragons Love Tacos, they’ll love this live performance from Oregon Children’s Theatre. octc.org In case fire-breathing wasn’t hot enough, how about some Bollywood dancing action?

Northwest Children’s Theater is putting a modern twist on The Jungle Book. nwcts.org

OCTC - Courtesy of Owen Carey

How about some music? Gentle-but-fun KiLoFri, aka Mr. Ben and Zazzy Zoe, make a lovely duo for the night of the 14th. Grab a pizza and give yourself the gift of no dishes. mississippipizza.com Older kids will appreciate the romance of Sleeping Beauty. The story lends itself to ballet with its beautiful prince and princess falling in love once upon a dream, and its fairies both good and evil. obt.org

Walk with the Animals

POTTER FUN

Visit your favorite animals at the Oregon Zoo — have you met Mei Mei and Moshu the red pandas yet? They might be cuter than your favorite stuffed animals. oregonzoo.org For animals closer to home, or for a bracing walk in nature, check out the Portland Audubon Society. Even if it’s too rainy and muddy to go far on their many beautiful hiking trails, you’ll find wild birds feeding outside the window of the visitor center, and some favorite resident animals to fall in love with, like Aristophanes the raven and Julio the great horned owl. audubonportland.org -Kelley Gardiner

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Portland Jewish Academy (pjaproud.org) provides a rich academic The PJA Perspective 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.

Swim Up!

by Eden lost in your thoughts swim up! for anyone who feels alone swim up! when pitch black surrounds you swim up! when the world starts to lighten swim up! when the currents grab you swim up! when you see rays of light swim up! when you find rocks to boost you swim up! when you’re at the surface swim up!

Tornado of Dreams

by Max Busy days, time to rest, lost in my dreams Dreamland, here I come Sweep me away The organizer, my northern star, guides me when I am lost Push the wind that pushes my sail Further and further I dream Currents move me I fight them until I can’t I realize this was created to work Trust the cartographer My thoughts and dreams create a river of Dreams How far to go?

The answer is every hour I sleep times two Sucked in, like a tornado of dreams

Eden is a current 6th grader at PJA. In addition to writing, she enjoys soccer, swimming, and making paper mosaics.

Max is a current sixth grader at PJA. In addition to writing, Max enjoys hanging out with friends and helping people in need. He also enjoys enjoys being a leader and figuring out difficult problems.

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Get Out and Play!

This month’s local adventures February is upon us and there is no shortage of fun to be had. Monster trucks, ukuleles, trees, oh my! Plus, a prom for the 21+ crowd. Get out and play, Portland!

FEATURED EVENT Feb 29-Mar 1

Monster Jam® Triple Threat Series™

@ Moda Center

Monster Jam® Triple Threat Series™ brings adrenalinecharged family entertainment to fans across the country.

This points-based format showcases athletes as they go head-to-head in seven different competitions, driving three different vehicles – Monster Jam trucks, speedsters and ATV’s. These worldclass Monster Jam vehicles and athletes deliver what fans want to see most…more trucks, more racing, more freestyle, more donuts, more wheelies, more action! Saturday 1pm and 7pm, Sunday 1pm; $20+ monsterjam.com

Feb 3 (recurring) Learn the Ukulele with Aaron of Micah and Me! @ Scappoose Library Head to the Scappoose Library every Monday for a free ukulele class! Aaron provides 25 ukuleles (participants are welcome to bring their own as well). This event is sponsored by a grant from the Columbia County Cultural Coalition and the Cultural. 4:30pm, free.facebook.com/ pg/micahandmerocks/events

Feb 6 Tree Time! @ Hoyt Arboretum Tree Time! walks introduce youth to the beautiful nature of the arboretum. Each week centers around a new theme to encourage hands-on exploration of plants, streams, bugs, and wildlife. All walks are geared for children ages 2-6. Walks are led by a volunteer Arboretum Naturalist, who will read a story and end with a craft for the children to take home. No pre-registration necessary. 10am, $3/child. hoytarboretum. org/learn/youth/preschool-walks/

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

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PDXWLF

Feb 6-8 Portland Winter Light Festival @ Portland Waterfront The fifth annual Portland Winter Light Festival (PDXWLF) is FREE, all ages, & takes place rain, snow, or shine! PDXWLF is a three-day vibrant outdoor art festival featuring interactive light-based art installations, dynamic live performances, stunning kinetic fire sculptures, and educational programming. See site for hours and locations, Free. pdxwlf.com

Feb 11 Spanish Story and Play Time @ Hammer + Jacks Join Portland Early Learning Project for our free Spanish Story and Play Time. Books, bubbles, movement and more! Perfect for lap babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. No previous Spanish language experience necessary. 10am, Free. portlandearlylearning.com/events

Feb 15 PrOMSI @ OMSI All that and more with OMSI After Dark, a night at the museum for the 21-and-over crowd filled with food, drink, and science fun! Shoot off water rockets, concoct chemical creations, and explore the

TREE TIME

wonders of OMSI with no kids in sight!

Enjoy a glass of wine while learning about robots, tornados, or fossils. Talk to a brewer about the science behind beer, or sample products from local artisans.

7pm, $16 (non-members) $8 (members). omsi.edu/calendar

Feb 21 Teen Overnight Movie Marathon Lock-In @ Camas Public Library For middle and high schoolers. Vote for and watch movies all night! Donuts and juice will be provided for breakfast. Sign up required and paper permission slips must be turned in by Tuesday, February 18th. Teens must stay for the whole event! 5pm-7:30am, Free. cityofcamas.us/camaspubliclibrary

Feb 25 (recurring) Drop-in Sleep Support Group @ Doula Love Family Wellness Center This is a time for parents to come and discuss all sleep-related topics, questions and concerns for families with children 0 - 6 yo. You can drop in whenever you want – there’s no registration and it’s free. Babies 0-12 months are welcome.

12:30pm, Free. facebook.com/pg/ slumbertimesolutions

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