NW Kids Magazine November 2018

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2018-2019 Winter Break Camps IVF & Surrogacy Resource Guide Holiday Events nwkidsmagazine.com

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Editor’s Note Fall is in full swing, at long last! With tricks and treats behind us, it’s time to start gearing up for the upcoming holidays. While we truly believe in celebrating one holiday at a time and not rushing into the December holidays before Thanksgiving, now is the time to start planning for winter break.

If you are signing your kids up for a camp during the school break, our Winter Break Camp Resource Guide will tell you all you need to know to make the right choice. Also in this issue: a fantastic IVF and surrogacy guide and a calendar of November holiday events. I can practically taste the hot cocoa at ZooLights already!

Cheers,

Mary

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Contents NOVEMBER 2018 10 14 Great Winter Break Camps 15 IVF and Surrogacy Resource Guide 22 PJA Perspectives: Plarning 26 Get Out & Play: November’s Holiday Events 30 Bits & Bites

Cover and contents photography by PORTLAND PARKS & RECREATION

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Listings All Families Surrogacy...........................20

Lloyd Center Ice Rink..............................14

Portland Creative Performing Arts........12

Bamboo International School................25

Look Badminton......................................9

Portland Parks and Rec............................9

Bennett Suzuki.......................................12

Mr. David’s School of Film......................12

Portland Spirit........................................25

Catlin Gabel............................................32

North Clackamas Parks & Rec..................7

Portland Trampolines...............................8

Cedarwood School.................................31

OMEGA Gymnastics...............................14

Pottery Fun.............................................21

Childroots.................................................3

OMSI.......................................................31

Salem Carousel......................................21

Circle of Life Surrogacy, LLC...................20

Oregon Ballet Theater............................24

Spielwerk Toys........................................20

Columbia Gorge Railroad Club..............14

Oregon Episcopal School.......................23

Surro Connections..................................17

Engineering For Kids..............................25

Oregon Historical Society ......................21

SW Community Center............................7

Farber Swim School...............................12

Oregon Reproductive Medicine.............19

The Circuit Bouldering Gym...................20

German International School................23

Oregon Zoo...............................................2

The Kids’ Backyard Store..........................8

Imago Theatre........................................14

Owl and the Dove..................................12

The Portland Ballet................................29

Jack & Jill................................................29

Play Fit Fun.............................................24

Westside Academy................................29

Little Fruit Farm......................................21

Portland Children’s Museum.................29

World of Speed......................................20

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WINTER BREAK CAMPS! November is here and it is the perfect time to start making plans for your winter break! From tumbling and climbing to archery, movie making, and Mary Poppins, we have a resource guide that is sure to help you check Winter Break off of your to-do list!

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Engineering For Kids Our exciting winter camps are carefully structured to provide your child with the enrichment he or she needs to grow and thrive. Dec 17 - Jan 4. Ages 4-12 engineeringforkids.com/portland

Mr. David’s School of Film Mr. David’s is offering a mix of Stop Motion, Lego Animation, Movie Making and Green Screen Fun. Your kids will leave with a handful of movies along with the skills needed to continue creating at home and beyond! Ages 5-13 mrdavidfilm.com

ENGINEERING FOR KIDS

Look Badminton Featuring professional mat courts on top of wood flooring and a fully-stocked pro shop, Look Badminton keeps class sizes small and constantly researches new coaching techniques and playing strategies to help players become the very best they can be. Ages 5-19 lookbadminton.com

MR. DAVID’S SCHOOL OF FILM

North Clackamas Parks and Recreation District Hit the court with Hoopers Holiday Break Camps to learn the fundamentals of basketball through activities, drills and games. Camps are offered morning or afternoon, Dec. 26-29. Registration closes on Dec. 20. Grades K-8 ncprd.com

Northwest Children’s Theater Chimney sweeps, rebellious children, and tapdancing penguins unite for a magical five-day camp! Join us for a jolly holiday, where students will rehearse and perform an original, Poppinsinspired play. Grades K-5 nwcts.org/school-break-camps

LOOK BADMINTON

OMEGA Gymnastics Winter Wonderland and Snowflake Camps: Active camps including gymnastics instruction, open play, craft, and off-site field trip for full-day campers.

Pre-care and morning options available. Ages 4-14 omega-gymnastics.com/camps.html

NORTHWEST CHILDREN’S THEATER OREGON CHILDREN’S THEATRE

Oregon Children’s Theatre Whether your child aspires to become an actor or just wants to have fun and make new friends–OCT has the best class options in town. Ages 3-18 octc.org/classes continued on p. 13

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OMSI

PORTLAND CHILDREN’S MUSEUM

Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) Science + LEGO® + a day at OMSI! These single-day classes combine the fun of a day at the museum with the best activities from our popular LEGO classes. Each class is a new activity with science-fueled adventures in store. Grades 2-5 omsi.edu/camps-and-classes

Portland Children’s Museum Three different weeks of Winter Camp are available for registration. Each week has a theme to guide explorations and includes time in the Museum exhibits. Ages 4-6 portlandcm.org

Portland Parks & Recreation Develop cooperation and teamwork with new friends through active games and sports, artistic endeavors, science, and more. Make this the best time ever!

Ages 3-12 portlandoregon.gov/parks/ communitycenters

The Circuit Bouldering Gym Campers will improve their balance coordination, physical strength, problem solving abilities, and cultivate confidence on and off the wall. Ages 5-12 thecircuitgym.com PORTLAND PARKS AND REC

CIRCUIT BOULDERING GYM

Trackers Earth Trackers’ award-winning winter break camps get into the spirit of the holidays! Camps featuring Wilderness Survival, Snowshoeing, Ninja, Spy Camp, Archery, Holiday Themes, Pirates, Blacksmithing.

Ages 4-18 TrackersPDX.com/Winter

Westside Dance & Gymnastics Academy Half Day and All Day Activity camps are available during Winter Break.

Gymnastics camps are for ages 3–12, depending on the camp.

Campers are in the gym tumbling, jumping, learning various skills and playing games. Dance camps are for ages 5–12, depending on the camp.

Ages 3-12 westsideacademy.com/camps

World of Speed Students will be presented with a different STEAM inspired challenge to test students’ creativity and problem-solving skills each Friday, plus access to the museum’s galleries and all hands-on interactive components. Grades 3-5 worldofspeed.org/camps TRACKERS EARTH

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IVF & SURROGACY A RESOURCE GUIDE

The decision to start (or grow) your family can be a deeply emotional and personal process, only made more difficult when fertility issues or other medical conditions stand in the way of conceiving without intervention. The Portland area (and beyond!) is full of amazing options to help you find your path.

A Family Tree Surrogacy, LLC

Services Include: Surrogacy afamilytreesurrogacy.com

All Families Surrogacy, LLC

AFS is one of the top rated gestational surrogacy agencies in the country and winner of the 2017 Better Business Bureau Torch Award for Ethics. Our staff of experienced surrogates are experts at compassionately matching and managing surrogacy cases from beginning to end.

12725 SW Millikan Way, PDX 503-906-7960 allfamiliessurrogacy.com

Circle of Life Surrogacy, LLC

We are a full-service boutique surrogacy agency that helps Surrogates and Intended Parents on their journey to experience joy, hope, and new life!

56835 Venture Ln., Ste. 206-C, PO Box 3661, Sunriver 800-913-9703 circleoflifesurrogacy.com

CIRCLE OF LIFE SURROGACY, LLC

Heartland Surrogacy

ALL FAMILIES SURROGACY

The Blossom Clinic

Services Include: Holistic women’s health services blossomclinic.net Title photo by Heartland Surrogacy

Heartland Surrogacy matches intended parents across the US with gestational surrogates in the Midwest and on the West Coast. Through individual attention and customized services, we support our clients throughout the surrogacy journey. Under our care, parents and surrogates alike are protected and can enjoy the beauty of pregnancy. We support our gestational carriers before, during, and after pregnancy; their selfless gift makes this unique path to parenthood possible!

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IVF & SURROGACY RESOURCE GUIDE Heart to Hands Surrogacy Services Include: Surrogacy hearttohandssurrogacy.com

Northwest Fertility Center

Oregon Surrogate Agency Services include: Surrogacy surrogacyoregon.com

Services Include: IVF and other infertility treatments fertilitynw.com

Northwest Surrogacy Center, LLC Services Include: Surrogacy nwsurrogacycenter.com

OHSU Fertility Consultants

Services include: Surrogacy, IVF and other infertility treatments ohsu.edu/xd/health/services/women/ services/fertility/

Oregon Fertility Institute Services include: IVF and other infertility treatments oregonfertilityinstitute.com

Oregon Reproductive Medicine

ORM is a world-class fertility center that is passionately committed to helping people grow their families. Founded in 1989, ORM offers individuals and couples a wide variety of treatment options, such as safe surrogacy, advanced genetic screenings and the most cutting-edge in vitro fertilization (IVF) technology available. Unrivaled expertise, outstanding results and personalized care make ORM one of the most highly soughtafter fertility centers in the world.

808 SW 15th Ave., PDX and 9555 SW Barnes Road Suite 390, PDX 503-274-4994 oregonreproductivemedicine.com

SURRO CONNECTIONS

Surro Connections If you think that you would like to be a Gestational Surrogate, we would love to hear from you. It is a great sacrifice; but, it comes with one of the greatest rewards. If you are open to Gestational Surrogacy as options for creating your family, we can help. Learn about our process and how we can help you on your journey to parenthood.

12826 NE Airport Way, PDX 503-489-5067 surroconnections.com

Willow Tree Wellness

Services include: Holistic women’s health services willowtreeclinic.com

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IVF BY THE NUMBERS Since it’s introduction to the U.S. in 1981, IVF and similar techniques have resulted in the birth of over

200,000 BABIES

About

1 IN 100 U.S. BIRTHS is the result of ART*

As a result of fewer embryos being transferred, the incidence of

The average cost of an IVF cycle in the U.S. is

$10-15,000

TRIPLET, QUAD AND QUINT BIRTHS has gone down dramatically and is now only

MATERNAL AGE remains the most important predictor of success

1%**

60%

DELIVERY BY MATERNAL AGE

50%

Twin births have also decreased, but remain at

22%**

40% 30%

39-40 41-42

20% 10%

In the past 30 YEARS, the chances of bringing home a baby after each IVF try

35-37

<35

>42 1997 2000 2003 2006 2009 2012 2015

HAS INCREASED from about

5%

to over

30%

*Assisted Reproductive Technology **as of 2015

Efforts to track IVF activity in the U.S. began in 1995 but

WAS NOT FEDERALLY MANDATED UNTIL 1992

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The PJA Perspective Portland Jewish Academy (pjaproud.org) provides a rich academic and cultural learning experience for kids from early childhood through 8th grade. We’ve invited budding journalists from PJA’s writing club for 5th-7th graders to join our team for a series that gives you a glimpse into thoughts and life – from their perspective.

Why I Plarn by MARYN MOREAU

I am a kid who loves doing service learning. I am a girl that loves to help. I am the kid helping teach parents to plarn in the morning; that is me. I do plarning because I LOVE helping people, and plarning definitely does that job. At Portland Jewish Academy, there are so many opportunities to do service learning, and I love it! I help with the process of making plarn by getting the bags ready.

What is plarn? Plarn is plastic bags made into yarn. With that yarn, people crochet and knit waterproof and pest-free sleeping mats for people who are homeless. These plarn mats have amazing insulation and help a lot in Portland, Oregon’s homeless community.

Why do I help make plarn? As I mentioned before, I love doing service learning. This summer, I volunteered at the Neighborhood House Food Pantry in Multnomah Village. I also helped sort school supplies at a local news station for kids and teachers who need them. I love helping so much in my community because it makes me feel happy, and it makes me feel like I am helping to do my part for the world.

Maryn Moreau is currently a new sixth grader at Portland Jewish Academy. When she is not busy helping others in need, she enjoys gymnastics, cooking, reading, writing, and volunteering at preschools in Portland. Maryn believes that it should be a piece of everybody’s life to help in the community.

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GET OUT AND PLAY!

November’s Holiday Events

THE PORTLAND BALLET

by GESSE STARK-SMITH

There are many opportunities to participate in festivities this November! Whether your family wants to be part of a turkey trot, enjoy a performance, start exploring gift options at holiday markets, watch the magic of a tree lighting or celebrate Chanukah - we’ve got you covered!

FEATURED EVENT Nov 17 – Jan 2 Gingerbread Adventures at OMSI Eight bakeries and architect firms team up to create awe-inspiring gingerbread sculptures themed after Ancient Egypt.

Who will win best in show? You decide! omsi.edu/gingerbread-adventures

Turkey Trots

Performances

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Nov 23-25

Turkey Trot at the Oregon Zoo This family event welcomes trotters of all abilities to their untimed four mile course, which ends in the zoo! Younger kids can participate in the Tot Trot or Diaper Dash. $20-35 or $100 family rate for up to 5 people, orrc.net/events/event-list/ turkey-trot-4-mile-run-and-walk-withkids-tot-trot

Nov 22 Give and Gobble: Turkey Trot in Sherwood This run/walk and food drive is always a fun event! Both the money and food raised support local nonprofit Helping Hands. $15 for students, $25 for adults, $65 for families, givengobble.com 26 | NW Kids Magazine

A Midsummer Night’s Dream at The Portland Ballet This magical production is a great way to introduce your family to ballet! Watch the Shakespeare classic come to life with enchanted forests, mischievous fairies and plenty of humor. Tickets start at $10, theportlandballet.org/performance/ performance-calendar

Nov 24-25 Disney in Concert: Magical Music from the Movies Fans of Frozen, Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid, Mary Poppins, Aladdin and the Lion King will be especially thrilled to hear live renditions of the music from these favorites! $23-$100, orsymphony.org/ concerts-tickets/1819/disney-in-concert

Holiday Markets Nov 18 Portland Waldorf School Winter Market Over 40 vendors will provide a wide array of handmade goods. You can also stop by downtown Milwaukie’s special Thanksgiving Farmers Market just down the street!

Free, facebook.com/events/ 351461025412685

Nov 27-28 Handmade NW, OHSU Center for Developmental Health Holiday Bazaar With different vendors each day, you may need to come twice! This event held at OHSU is in partnership with the Center for Developmental Health, which works to find the root causes of chronic diseases. Free, handmadenw.com/events

Dec 1 German Holiday Market and Beaverton Tree Lighting You don’t have to go to Germany to experience a traditional holiday market! Enjoy food, music and a wide variety of German and local handmade gifts and treats. Free, gspdx.org/Community/GermanHoliday-Market

Dec 8 Cedarwood Winter Faire In addition to an artisan marketplace, young people will have the chance to participate in crafts like candle making and ornament making. You won’t want to miss the Crystal Cookie Cave! Free to attend, tickets for specific activities, cedarwoodschool.org/events/ winter-faire

Holiday Tree Lighting and Santa Visits Nov 23 Pioneer Courthouse Tree Lighting Join thousands of Portlanders to observe the lighting of a 75 foot Douglas Fir! What a great way to start your holiday season. Free, thesquarepdx.org/event/34th-annual-treelighting-ceremony

Nov 23 Lake Oswego Parade and Tree Lighting This event includes caroling, live music and a parade between two tree lightings!

Free, ci.oswego.or.us/parksrec/christmastree-lighting-festival-twinkling-lights

Nov 23 Santa’s Arrival at Salem’s Riverfront Carousel Enjoy complimentary hot cocoa, served by Santa’s elves, as you await Santa’s arrival! The Carousel Express Train will arrive at noon and Santa will be available for photos and visits shortly thereafter. Free, salemcarousel.org

Dec 1 Milwaukie Parade and Tree Lighting The Milwaukie festivities begin with an Umbrella Parade (decorate your own umbrella to participate) which ends in front of City Hall for the tree lighting. Attendees will enjoy caroling, a visit with Santa and free hot chocolate, cookies and grilled cheese bites! Free, milwaukieoregon.gov/events/ umbrellaparadeandtreelighting MILWAUKIE PARADE

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Chanukah Events

Tualatin Tree Lighting and Santa Visit Enjoy live music and performances by local school groups leading up to the Tualatin tree lighting. Young people will also have a chance to visit Santa at this fun event! Free, tualatinoregon.gov/recreation/ starry-nights-and-holiday-lights-1

Dec 2 Chanukah Donuts + Dancing Families are invited to make Chanukah decorations, learn some Israeli dances and enjoy delicious sufganiyot (jelly doughnuts) at this annual celebration. $10 per family, oregonjcc.org/arts-culture/arts-cultureevents/chanukah-donuts-and-dancing

Dec 6 Chanukah with the Portland Trailblazers

BLACK SANTA EVENT

Dec 9 Black Santa sponsored by Portland Willamette Valley Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. Stop by Matt Dishman Community Center to take a photo with Black Santa! All proceeds benefit Albina Head Start. $20 for a framed 4x6 photo, jackandjillportland.org/events

Watch a menorah lighting on the jumbotron and enjoy a basketball game with other Jewish community members.

This event is co-sponsored by Chabad of Portland. $22-$60, eventbrite.com/e/ chanukah-jewish-heritage-night-withthe-portland-trailblazers-tickets49503328789?aff=efbneb

Dec 8 Kol Shalom Annual Chanukah Party This annual Chanukah party is fun for the whole family. Bring your own menorah and candles to be part of the beautiful group menorah lighting! Free, kolshalom.org/ events/2018/12/8/hannukkah-party

Gesse Stark-Smith is librarian and freelance writer. A native Seattleite she enjoys exploring the Portland area, baking and reading cozy mysteries.

SALEM CAROUSEL

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CEDARWOOD WINTER FAIRE

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BITS & BYTES The Premiere of The Magic Cloth opens with ZooZoo on December 7 Imago Theatre collaborates with Michael Curry, co-designer of puppets and masks of Disney’s Broadway hit The Lion King “I saw a production that Michael produced in the early 2000’s at the Keller.

To my amazement, a red cloth about 10’ square seemed to move and glide through the stage without any mechanism or strings or method I could detect.

I had been studying illusions and creating them for decades but this one really surprised and mystified me. Years later, I was fortunate to become acquainted with Michael. I asked him if he would share his secret with me. He did better. I went out to his amazing studio in St. Helens. Michael not only shared his secret, he gave me permission to use the effect.

Quite generous from a legendary artist. For months, we’ve been in our lab creating The Magic Cloth, a 10-minute piece that will be presented in ZooZoo between the two acts of our menagerie of creatures,” says Jerry Mouawad, Artistic Co-Director of Imago.

With the Magic Cloth, Imago is bringing back to Portland its globe-trotting production ZooZoo this holiday season. It returns with bug eyes, hippos with insomnia, arrogant anteaters, introverted frogs, paradoxical polar bears, acrobatic worms, self-touting accordions and tricky penguins filling the stage with wonder, awe and humor. ZooZoo has toured internationally since 2009, following on the heels of Imago’s signature work FROGZ. Recommended for ages 3 and older.

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