NW Kids Magazine October 2013

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School Open House Guide Autumn in the Central Valley | Celebrate Honeybees Notes from a coach | Halloween & Harvest Fun

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Stay inside! It’s officially fall, and while we’ve relished the months of summer heat this year; we’re ready to cool off and slow down. It’s time to bake, eat soup, daydream, and cozy up under layers of blankets with our families to read, snuggle and enjoy the quiet of the colder months.

The October issue is one of our favorites. Each year we get to make decisions about which direction the magazine will take during our favorite month. The last couple of years we have focused on Halloween with covers dedicated to the art of dressing up for the holiday. We do love Halloween, but this year we’re thinking about all things autumn—the crunch of leaves, squash and the harvest festivals to come—and how we’ll be celebrating the season. If you like exploring and enjoy short rides through autumn colors, don’t miss the piece on the Central Valley.

There is plenty to do and the trip will make for a great outing. And if you’ve been curious about honeybees, check out the article on how to get involved in helping these beneficial pollinators. This month we’re also excited to introduce our first-ever fall Open House Guide. There are so many things to consider when making decisions about your child’s education. We hope the guide will help you get started before enrollment begins in January and February.

How are you celebrating fall? With apple cider donuts, pumpkin carving contests or ridiculous costumes? Whatever the case, (and we hope it involves a wig) we love hearing from you. If you have a favorite costume, trick-or-treating neighborhood or would like to share what your kiddos are up to this month let us know on facebook or twitter. Until then; eat, drink and be scary!

Kelley & Beth

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Contents Photography by studio christy studiochristy.com for Willa Kate & Co. willakate.com Talent: Cora of Ryan Artists

Contents october 2013

24 Calendar of Events

8 Notes from a Coach: What’s the Hurry?

10 Autumn in the Central Valley 14 School Open House Guide 20 Celebrating Honeybees!

Resources for Learning with the Whole Family

28 Found Around Town: Halloween Fun 30 Halloween Craft: Treat Bowls: No Tricks Here

But there’s a full moon risin’ Let’s go dancin’ in the light We know where the music’s playin’ Let’s go out and feel the night.

- Neil Young (Lyrics from Harvest Moon) NW Kids Magazine | 5

Listings Amanda Arp.......................................................... 26 A Walk on the Wild Side..........................................7 Backyard Adventure.............................................. 32 Barre3.................................................................... 19 Bella Organic Farm................................................ 13 Bella Stella...............................................................9 Bennett Suzuki...................................................... 29 Catlin Gabel School............................................... 21 Coffee Kids............................................................ 31 Creekside Show Stable......................................... 13 Earthquake Tech.................................................... 13 EZ Orchards........................................................... 13 Fazio Farms............................................................ 11 French American International School................. 21 French Prairie Gardens.......................................... 11 German American School..................................... 23 Green Zebra Grocery................................................7 Kids Like Languages............................................. 29 Kruger’s Farm........................................................ 11 Little Fruit Farm Montessori.................................. 27 Mamababy Boutique...............................................9 Marylhurst ECC..................................................... 21 My Masterpiece Art Studio................................... 29 N Clackamas Aquatic Park.......................................3 NW Academy........................................................ 21 Northwest Chinese Academy............................... 23 Oaks Park............................................................... 13 OHSU Adoption........................................................7 Oregon Artist School................................................9 Oregon Childrens Theater........................................2 Oregon Episcopal School...................................... 19 Oregon Garden...................................................... 11 Oregon Gymnastics Academy.................................9 Oregon Hope Chinese School............................... 27 Park Academy....................................................... 23 Plumper Pumpkin................................................. 11 Portland Ballet...................................................... 31 Portland Language Arts....................................... 27 Portland Trampoline............................................. 32 Rasmussen Farms................................................. 13 Rising Star Chinese School................................... 29 St. Matthews Catholic School............................... 27 SImply Signing...................................................... 29 Spanky’s...................................................................3 Spielwerk.................................................................9 Summa Academy................................................. 23 Superkids Resale......................................................7 Swap n Play.......................................................... 31 Sweet Peas Kidzone.............................................. 27 The Bar Method Portland........................................2 The Art Of Movement........................................... 29 Trinity Lutheran School......................................... 27 World of Smiles..................................................... 31 CORRECTIONS: We incorrectly listed Spark Art Center in the September issue. Their URL is sparkartcenter.com We neglected to use the correct URL for Joe Mishkin. You can find him at joeballoon.com 6 | NW Kids Magazine

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Notes from a Coach: Healthy Tips & Ideas for Keeping Kids Active By joel newman

What’s the Hurry?

It’s easy for parents first getting their kids into sports and activities to see the wisdom of picking a safe age group or lower level within a program. However, as parents watch their kids succeed and as kids gain experience, it seems natural for them to ask, should I move my daughter up to the next level? Is my son ready to play with an older age group? Is my child ready for a more competitive environment? As parents make these decisions, I think they should consider the volatile nature of development, generally keep their child with their friends and resist the urge to increase competition.

Development is not a steady line. It comes in fits and spurts. Quite often, a period of rapid development is followed by a period of slow development. Therefore, it’s not unusual for a child who rises to the top of their class to be back in the middle 3-6 months later as his or her peers catch up. If you look out and your child is outperforming his or her peers, wait a few months and see if it’s still happening. If so, I’d say a trend is forming. If it goes on for a few seasons or a year, check in with your child and see what they think about it?

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polled youth soccer players ages 5-18 and 65% reported that they “participate in sports to be with friends.” Adults know that a day at the beach, a dinner, or a walk can be more fun with a friend (rather than strangers) and kids know it, too. Whether or a not a child can physically and mentally do what the older kids or kids in the “next level” do, if it’s not with their friends, a decrease in engagement would not be surprising.

Fun is so important, for kids under 10, I repeatedly find myself counseling parents against competition. While the challenges of competition can be stimulating and enjoyable, the younger a child, the more likely they’ll misunderstand the nature of the activity. If beating an opponent takes precedence in the mind over performing as well as possible, enjoyment tends to disappear. As your child dips their toe into competition, keep a gauge on how they experience it. Keep the focus on trying hard and having fun. Let’s face it, on average, everyone loses 50% of the time but we want kids to have fun 100% of the time, so losing can’t poison fun.

With kids developing and changing relative to their peers all the time, the highs and lows of competition and the importance of playing with friends, before you bump your child’s sports experience up a notch, consider whether any new environment would be as much fun from your child’s perspective. If it wouldn’t be and they love where they are, resist the urge to make a change.

Joel Newman coaches and runs Soccer Shots of Portland, a fun, noncompetitive soccer program for kids ages 2-8.

Joel holds a BA in Religious Studies and an MBA from OSU. For more information, email joel@soccershots.org.

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Autumn in the Central Valley by Jen Anderson

ez orchards Corn mazes, pumpkin patches, scarecrows, oh my! With so many fabulous fall events, how do you choose which to hit up? Here are three sites in the central valley that are just far enough away from Portland to make for a day-long road trip, and are sure to be a sensory-filled adventure. Pick up some gourmet market items for yourself and treat the kids to goodies and fun times galore.

So pack the rain boots and get ready to dive into the season.

Bauman’s farms and garden Bauman’s Farm and Garden is about 45 minutes south of Portland, just past the Woodburn Factory Outlet. It’s all about family fun and tradition, mixed with some new favorites –25 activities in all. New features this year include a Little Tikes Zone, for munchkins under 4 feet tall, with forts and slides that are just their size. Last year they added a haunted attraction for older kids, called the Realm of Darkness. But they found it wasn’t scary enough for older kids and too scary for younger kids, says co-owner Brian Bauman.

So this year it’s been improved, as a maze with mirrored walls, completely dark except for a strobe light and sure to thrill the whole family.

Visitors during the first weekend of October (typically the least crowded and prone to the best weather) can sign up for a $4 discount on the all-inclusive activity band, normally $14. Other favorites include the giant slide, frontier fort, obstacle course, animal barn and apple tasting. Access to the farm market, nursery, bakery, coffee shop and playground are free. The biggest attraction (literally) is the giant pumpkin weigh off, happening October 5th. “People from all over western North America bring pumpkins to this event,” Bauman says. Last year a farmer from Pleas-

ant Hill brought in the winning pumpkin at 1,760 pounds, setting the record for the fifth largest pumpkin ever weighed in the world. It was just one of 10 pumpkins that tipped the scales at over 1,500 pounds. “They’re so huge, you can fit your whole family inside them,” Bauman says. A final note that’ll make you feel good about your day on the farm: healthier food options including fresh roasted corn and squash called Delicata. “It has a sweet flavor; even my kids love it,” Bauman says. Now that’s something to celebrate. Check out the farm Monday through Saturday 9-6, Sunday 9-5. baumanfarms.com

bauman’s farms and garden

ez orchards Three words about EZ Orchards: apple cider donuts. They’re easily worth the trip. The pumpkin donuts are also crowd-pleasers, as are continued on p. 12

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the other delectable treats (mostly available on weekends): caramel apples, apple cider, apple cider slushies, sausage, harvest fries (with regular potatoes and yams), baked apples, pie and more. Once your tummy’s satisfied, take the family on a journey through the one and only Oregon-shaped corn maze, with more than 60 signs pointing the way toward geographic and historic points of interest. Last year’s maze was a wagon filled with pumpkins, with signs about Oregon agriculture. Another year it was the Lewis and Clark trail. There is also the pedal tractor, ring toss, pony rides, petting zoo and live bluegrass music. Admission is free on weekdays (Corn-Oregon maze is $3); access to all activities on the weekends is $7 for ages 2 and up. Be sure to check the website since activities offered on weekends and weekdays differ, and admission may be reduced on rainy days. “What sets us apart is we’ve stayed away from a more carnival-type experience,” coowner John Zielinski says. “It’s an experience where they can really get on the farm, see how things are growing.” Zielinski is proud of their educational spin on activities, including a local re-enacter’s group that sets up a pioneer camp and talks about what life in early Oregon was like. There’s an old west saloon facade. There’s also a lot of modern innovation: a solar array produces 90 percent of the power for the farm market, which carries a large selection of olive oils. And moms and dads can grab something tasty to sip at home later: EZ Orchard’s Willamette Valley Cidre, a French-style dry, sparkling hard cider that Bon Appétit has ranked at the top of domestic hard ciders. Cheers to that!

Hours vary by day. Call ahead, 503.393.1506.

was a “Scary Potter” from ACCESS Academy in Portland and a “Whimsy Witch” from Whimsy Boutique, Etc. in Silverton. This past year Silverton Health won with their “Best Place to Have Your Little Pumpkin” family of scarecrows. “The level of detail and amount of creativity people put into each of these scarecrows is amazing,” says Brittney Hatteberg, a spokeswoman for the garden. “We’ve had everything from a Michael Jackson scarecrow and a mermaid, to a cowboy on a horse and Harry Potter. We have schools, nonprofits, businesses, families and artists all participating, and it’s really interesting to see what each group comes up with.”Hatteberg says she doesn’t know of another month-long display of scarecrows in the area. While you’re there make sure to vote for your favorite scarecrow for a chance to win an overnight stay at the Oregon Garden Resort. Garden admission is $11 for adults, $5 for age 5 to 11 and free for 4 and under. Open 10-4 p.m. daily. oregongarden.org

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oregon garden For something off the beaten path, head to The Oregon Garden for their third-annual Scarecrows in the Garden event, happening through October. Created by local schoolkids, artists, families and businesses, the whimsical display is placed throughout the 80 acres of kid-friendly garden space. The first year there 12 | NW Kids Magazine

oregon garden Jen Anderson is a writer and mom to two nature-loving boys, and lives in the Portland area.

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School Open House Guide Looking for the right school for your kids in Portland may seem a little nerve-racking, but it doesn’t have to be. If you ask yourself some basic questions about what will work for your family and for your kids, you’ll likely come to a conclusion about which route to take when choosing a school. Where do your kids’ interests lie? How best do they learn? What are your academic goals for your child? What kinds of programs does the school offer?

These are just a few questions we’ve thought about while considering schools, and compiling the information you’ll find in this guide.

We are now publishing a fall Open House Guide because we’ve heard from our school partners and taken note that more schools are offering open houses in both fall and winter.

If you’re on the fence about where your kids will go, you may need to start planning early. Fall open houses can prepare you for making decisions before enrollment starts in January and February.

The guide will give you a short description of each participating school, their philosophy and/ or teaching method, student to teacher ratio, physical location, tuition information and any specialty programs they might offer.

We hope the guide will help you on your way to finding the best fit for your child and your whole family.

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Catlin Gabel school

address

8825 SW Barnes Road, Portland

phone

(503) 297.1894

website

catlin.edu

description

Catlin Gabel supports inspired learning leading to responsible action through dedicated teaching, caring relationships, a challenging curriculum, and community service.

open house

November 3, 1pm

grade range/ age range

Preschool-12th grade

full-day kindy

Yes

max enrollment

750

student teacher 7:1 ratio Before/After School Care

Yes

Religious Affiliation

None

Tuition Range

$19,200-$25,850 annually

Financial Aid

Yes

Teaching Method

Progressive Independent

Speciality Program

Art, core subjects, languages, athletics and robotics combine an enriched curriculum and highlights an experiential environment.

French American International School

German American School of Portland

Little Fruit Farm Montessori

the marylhurst school

8500 NW Johnson Street, Portland

3900 SW Murray Boulevard, Beaverton

16445 SW Melinda Street, Beaverton

817 12th Street, Oregon City

(503) 292.7776

(503) 626.9089

(503) 521.8603

(503) 650.0978

faispdx.org

gspdx.org

littlefruitfarmmontessori themarylhurstschool. .com com

The French American International School (FAIS) is a preschool through grade eight independent school with an internationallyfocused curriculum accepting children as early as 2.5 years old.

GSP provides an excellent education and through our curriculum students develop and maintain fluency in both the German and English languages.

Enriching Full Day Academic Montessori Program; Toddler, Preschool & Kindergarten Programs; Low student-teacher ratios; Children’s Garden & Outdoor Education.

Marylhurst is a 41year-old, non-profit school offering preschool and K-6 primary programs in a progressive education model.

November 20, 9am January 17, 9am

December 5, 5:30pm January 12, 10am

October 5, 10am-3pm October 19, 10am-3pm

ovember 21, 6pmN 8pm; January 25, 9am-12pm

Age 2.5 and above

PreK-5th grade

18 months - 6 years old

Preschool & K-6th grade

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

18 per class

250

16

200

8:1

8:1

4:1 Toddler 8:1 Preschool/K

8:1

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

None

None

None

None

$12,660-$15,340 annually

$9,585-$12,400 annually

Varies on enrollment

$1,300-$7,200 annually

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Immersion in French, PYP

German Immersion

AMI Montessori

Emergent curriculum

Language immersion, Music, Art, Physical Education, Robust Extracurricular programs.

Our immersion program is enriched by music, art, Second Step, and physical education.

Spanish, Gardening, Music Appreciation, Arts & Crafts, Cooking, Field Trips, Yoga, Creative Movement, Drama, Tutoring, Sign Language.

Music, Art, Spanish, Science.

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School Open House Guide Northwest Academy

Northwest Chinese Academy

Oregon Episcopal School

address

130 SW Main Street, Portland

8565 SW BeavertonHillsdale Highway, Beaverton

6300 SW Nicol Road, Portland

phone

(503) 223.3367 x104

(503) 546.3455

(503) 768.3115

website

nwacademy.org

nwchineseacademy.org

oes.edu

description

Northwest Academy, an independent school, grades 6-12, offers rigorous academic and arts programs that emphasize creative thinking.

Educating today for tomorrow’s world with full-time immersion education in small classes (1:10), using advanced Beijing Chinese and English curriculum.

OES offers an inquirybased education, where open minds may inquire, explore, and grow in order to succeed in a global community.

open house

Middle School: Oct 9, Nov 6, Dec11, Jan 8, May 7, 11am; High School: Oct 10, Nov 7, Dec 12, Jan 9, May 8, 12pm

Oct 10, 9:30am-11am Oct 19, 10am-12pm Jan 11, 10am-12pm Jan 16, 9:30am-11am Feb 22, 10am-12pm

October 27, 1pm-4pm November 6, 6pm-8pm

grade range/ age range

6th-12th grade

Preschool (age 3) 6th grade

PK-12th grade

full-day kindy

No

Yes

Yes

max enrollment

180

850

student teacher 7:1 ratio

10:1

7:1

Before/After School Care

Yes

Yes

Yes

Religious Affiliation

None

None

Independent with Episcopal roots

$6,100-$13,600 annually

$14,361-$26,544 annually Yes

Tuition Range Financial Aid

Yes

Yes

Teaching Method

Progressive

True Language Immersion

Speciality Program

Arts (visual, performing, media); fluent language classes (Mandarin, Spanish); PSU Challenge Program curriculum.

Language, Music, Music, Art, Spanish (gr Calligraphy, Table Tennis, K-12), Mandarin (gr 6-12), and Choir/Dance Troop. French (gr 6-12), PhysEd, Athletic Teams (gr 5-12), Technology, and Laptop program.

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Oregon Hope Chinese School

Park Academy

Portland Language Arts

Rising Star Chinese School

4010 NW Kaiser Road, Portland

17600 Pacific Highway, Marylhurst

10180 NW Brady Lane, 12555 SW 4th Street, Portland Beaverton

(971) 226.7240

(503) 697.6213

(971) 506.8838

oregon-hope.org

parkacademy.org

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Specialized in Chinese Mandarin. Currently providing Saturday Chinese classes, Mandarin Kids preschool and kindergarten, Summer Camp, and After-School Chinese class.

Park Academy’s personalized setting, small class sizes, low student-to-teacher ratio, and researchbased methodologies transform how students learn.

Our immersion curriculum is designed to help each child become proficient in 2 + languages, develop self confidence, respect and a life-long passion for learning.

Serves young children by providing a developmentally-based curriculum which promotes each child’s social emotional, physical and cognitive development.

Call to arrange a tour.

November 14, 6:30pm-8pm January 23 6:30pm-8pm

ct 9, 11am-12pm O Nov 20, 11am-12pm Dec 11, 11am-12pm

September 26, 4:30pm6pm (free after school Chinese lesson) See website for preschool date.

Preschool-8th grade

4-12th grade

2-5 years old

3-10 years old

Yes

No

Yes

No

200

58

16

40

8:1

6:1

2-3 yrs old, 4:1 3-5 yrs old, 8:1

8:1

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

None

None

None

None

$100-$850 monthly

$16, 500 annually

$800-$1,000 monthly

$60-$600 monthly

No

Yes

Yes

No

Chinese Mandarin Immersion

Multi Sensory

Collaborate

Reggio-Inspired, Play Based Learning, Bilingual

Chinese music, Chinese dance, Go (Chinese board game), Chinese painting.

Theatre, Art, Music, American Sign Language, Animation, Spanish, Yearbook, Philosophy.

Music, Art, Mandarin, Ping Pong, Chinese Cooking, Tennis, Gymnatics.

Art & Chinese Language Lessons, Free Story Time & Mommy and Me Playgroup.

(971) 225.0698

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School Open House Guide St. Matthew Catholic School

Summa Academy

Trinity LutheraN SCHOOL

address

221 SE Walnut Stret, Hillsboro

2510 SW 1st Avenue, Portland

5520 NE Killingsworth, Portland

phone

(503) 697.6213

(503) 287-1785

(503) 288.6403

website

stmatthewschool hillsboro.org

summaacademy.org

trinityportland.org

description

United as a community of faith, St. Matthew Catholic School nutures the heart and mind of every student to live, learn, and serve with the compassion of Christ.

This private school nurtures the physical, social, emotional and intellectual development of its students in multiage classrooms with an 11:1 teacher-to-student ratio, and a focus on academic excellence.

Trinity Lutheran School exists to develop students who are: Empowered by Christ’s love. Trinity Students engage in academic rigor to be life-long learners and serve others.

open house

November 3, 10am-1pm

October 4, 9:30am-11am November 8, 9:30am–11am

January Call (503) 288.6403 for more information.

grade range/ age range

PK3, PK4, K-8th grade

K - 8th grade

Preschool-8th grade

full-day kindy

Yes

Yes

Yes

max enrollment

300

135

300

student teacher 17:1 ratio

11:1

16:1

Before/After School Care

Yes

Yes

Yes

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

None

Lutheran

Tuition Range

$4, 600-$6,700 annually

$10,000-$14,300 annually

$2,205 - $6,300 annually

Financial Aid

Yes

Yes

Yes

Teaching Method Speciality Program

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Relationship based education Music, Art, Band, Library, Spanish, Technology integrated classrooms, Electives.

Music, movement, art, and outdoor exploration are a part of every day.

Challenging curriculum, small class size, family centered, diverse student body, computer lab, sports, music, drama, art, and more.

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Celebrating Honeybees!

Resources for Learning with the Whole Family by Katie Boehnlein

It was a crisp, April morning and my colleague and I were on our way to a honeybee farm in Colton, OR. Our school would soon be installing a beehive to enhance our campus gardens and we were to pick up the starter hive. I had already been “stung” by the riveting world of the busy honeybee after taking a week of beekeeping classes, but though I was hooked, I had never stood next to a live hive.

I was quite apprehensive when we arrived at Foothills Farm in Colton, wondering, “What would it be like to actually see this many bees, up-close?” Mid-morning, I stood in my bee suit, shoulder to shoulder with other “newbee” beekeepers receiving instruction from a mentor. When he opened his hive, the faint whisper we had heard when we arrived heightened into a pointed buzz as we saw thousands of insects crawling around each other in perfect harmony. Hesitantly, I stepped closer, smelling the sweet, spicy aroma of sun-warmed honeycomb. Even more hesitantly, as bees landed on me, I raised my arm to eye level, watching. I watched the abdomen of a worker bee vibrate, releasing pheromones to her fellow bees. I watched her intricate, transparent intricate wings at rest. And protected by a thick, white jacket and hood, any fear I had once harbored disappeared. Instead, I looked this honeybee in the eye in amazement.

The lives of humans and bees have become intertwined. Today, without pollinators, we would not be able to eat what we do. But because of human activities, bees’ numbers are declining. So what can families do to help the honeybee? It all starts with knowledge. My fascination began by learning about bees in20 | NW Kids Magazine

side a classroom and continued when I looked one in the eye. For you, it might be buying local honey or planting a pollinator garden.

There are many local resources available to help families learn more about honeybees and contribute to their survival. You don’t have to be a beekeeper yourself to help out, you can simply start with a book and some seeds!

If you maintain a lawn, leave the weeds!

Honeybees and other pollinators love plants such as clover and dandelion for their sweet nectar.

Bee Appreciation Tip #1: Learn More About Bees The first step is learning about bees. Plan Bee by Susan Brackney is especially interesting for an adult audience, as well as the documentary films “Queen of the Sun” and “More than Honey.” For your kids, I’d recommend Are You a Bee? by Judy Allen and The Honeybee Man by Lela Nargi. For the older readers, Magic Schoolbus-Inside a Beehive and The Hive Detectives by Loree Griffin Burns are both good reads. continued on p. 22

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Bee Appreciation Tip #5: Take a Beekeeping Class Support local business, Bee Local, which captures tastes of different Portland neighborhoods through local hives. Photo by Ideaville.

Bee Appreciation Tip #2: Buy Local Honey New Seasons, in their “Bee Part of the Solution” campaign, has partnered with Oregon beekeepers to promote local honey. Your nearby farmer’s market or co-op will do the same.

Bee Local (beelocal.com) run by Damian Magista, extracts honey from hives located in neighborhoods throughout Portland, capturing the tastes of each area’s flowers. You can’t get more local than that!

Can’t get enough? Take a beekeeping class to learn how you can start your own backyard hive! Portland beekeeping supply stores, Ruhl Bee Supply and Bee Thinking, as well as garden supply stores, Livingscape and the Urban Farm Store, all offer classes. Brian Lacy, local beekeeper, also offers a series of classes called “Hands On Hives” through Live HoneyBees (livehoneybees.com) where students can taste honey, handle tools, and develop hands-on skills. Brian’s multi-aged classes can allow our kids to be our teachers, especially when facing fears. His youngest students are often his most enthusiastic!

Bee Appreciation Tip #3: Plant a Pollinator Garden The Xerces Society, a conservation association based in Portland, is a valuable resource for learning about native pollinators. Whether you’re planting a wildflower window box or building a simple mason bee nest, the Xerces website (xerces.org) is the place to start. They sell their book, Attracting Native Pollinators as well as regional wildflower seed mixes.

There is no better family activity than planting seeds and watching them attract pollinators all year round! Make sure that your garden is always chemical-free to avoid harming your new visitors.

Bee Appreciation Tip #4: Say “Yes!” to Neighborhood Beekeepers All backyard beekeepers are required to ask permission of their surrounding neighbors before they install a hive. If your neighbor approaches you, welcome their suggestion! Make sure to ask about their plan to deal with bee swarms as well as their ideas for making flower diversity and water available for their bees.

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Pictured in his Beekeeping 101 class, Brian Lacy is a patient and gentle teacher, helping students of all ages become more comfortable around bees.

Katie Boehnlein is a teacher and writer living in Portland, OR where you can find her discovering the beautiful natural areas of the Rose City by foot and by bike. She grew up exploring the parks and staircases of Southwest Portland, which fueled her passion for ecology and urban exploration.

Follow Katie’s adventures on her blog “In the Midst,” which can be found at kboehnlein.wordpress.com. Here, you can read her musings on travel, excursions in nature, and, of course, bees!

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Monthly

Calendar

Performances OCT 5-6, 12-13, 19-20, 27-27 Northwest Children’s Theater James & the Giant Peach

Climb aboard with James and his crew of giant, friendly insects, as they sail an enchanted peach across the Atlantic in search of a new home. $18-22, 12pm & 4pm. nwcts.org

OCT 6

Oregon Symphony Superheroes at the Symphony

musicans for an afternoon that will delight the whole family. Food & drink available too. Doors open at 3pm. Tickets are $5/ walking person and available in advance at brownpapertickets.com/event/469085

OCT 21

MarchFourth Marching Band

Enjoy costumed and vaudeville inspired music. Noon, Unico Plaza (SW 6th & Oak). marchfourthmarchingband.com

EVENTS OCT 3-4

Superheroes take the stage when music from “Batman” and “Spiderman” lead the charge of superheroes that includes none other than Prometheus, Solomon, and the Queen of Sheba herself! Check website for ticket prices, 2pm. orsymphony.org

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OCT 19-20, 26-27

OCT 11-13

Oregon Children’s Theater The Magic Tree House

Join fearless explorers Jack and Annie as they travel back in time to 1915 New Orleans where they encourage a young Louis Armstrong to follow his dreams. Featuring a live band, ghostly pirates, and a powerful message about dreams and possibilities. $15-30, Sat 2pm & 5pm Sun 2pm. octc.org

OCT 20

Red Yarn - Album Release Show at the Village Ballroom

Join Red Yarn and a full 7-piece band, professional storytellers and old-timey

This annual event celebrates storytelling, books, and local authors with workshops, readings, book signings, word games, puzzles and more. $7-10, kids 0-13 free, 10am-6pm. wordstockfestival.com

KidsFest - LEGO®

Enjoy 3 days of creative fun for all ages: LEGO & DUPLO® Construction Zones, dozens of large-scale and miniature models and displays, LEGO Games, group builds, Master Builders, and much more! $18-20, ages 0-2 free. Check website for session hours. legokidfest.com/portland

OCT 12

Swap & Play - Open House

Come learn about membership based playspaces. 5 locations available! Check websites for more info, 10am-3pm. swapnplay.org

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

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October 2013 HALLOWEEN & HARVEST EVENTS

$6, ages 0-4, free. Mon-Thurs 9am-8pm, FriSat 9am-10pm (Cabaret Nights!) Sun 9am8pm. krugersfarmmarket.com

ALL OCT

Plumper Pumpkins Pumpkin Patch

Bella Organics - Fall Harvest Festival

This season, look forward to a fun Ducks vs.

Beavers “Civil War” corn maze and spooktacular Voodoo Donuts haunted corn maze.

Other farm fun will include hay ride tours, grain train, cow train, hay maze, duck races, great food and so much more! Not all activities available on weekdays. Check website for details and coupons. bellaorganic.com

EZ Orchards - Harvest Fest

Celebrate fall harvest all month long with corn mazes, pumpkin picking, tractor rides, pony rides, tasty treats and more! $3-7, check website for times. ezorchards.com/harvestfest

Fazio Farms - Corn Maze

Check out Portland’s most confusing corn maze with 20-foot walls and no dead ends!

Also enjoy tractor rides, a ferris wheel, bouncy slide and mechanical swing. $5-8, kids 0-5 free, Mon-Thurs 4pm-8pm, Fri 4pm-10pm, Sat 10am-10pm, Sun 10am-8pm. faziofarms.com

Kruger’s Farm - Pumpkin Patch

Acres of pumpkins, thousands of caramel apples and hundreds of hayrides happen at Kruger’s during Harvest. Don’t miss the Cabaret corn maze, pony rides, live music and movies, colorful gourds and fresh autumn produce. Admission to the maze is

Come on down and pick pumpkins, go on a hay ride, participate in rubber duck races, bowl and fling pumpkins and ride ponies! $6-10, kids 0-1 free, 9am-5:30pm. plumperpumpkins.com

Rassmussen Farms - Pumpkin Funland

This year’s cornstalk maze theme is “Wizard of Oz.” The entire farm is transformed into a harvest wonderland using pumpkins, gourds, and other greenhouse vegetables.

Free! 9am-5pm. rasmussenfarms.com

French Prairie Gardens Pumpkin Patch

People travel from all over to witness the fun of Pigtucky Derby! Pumpkin patch, pig races, mazes, hayrides and more.

Did we mention the Human Hamster Wheel? Free admission and parking on weekends. Tues-Fri $6, ages 0-1 free.

Tues-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 10am-4pm, Sun 11am-4pm. fpgardens.com

Oregon Garden Scarecrows in the Garden

Head out any day in October and vote for your favorite locally designed Scarecrow for a chance to win an overnight stay at the Oregon Garden Resort. Free with admission. $5-11, ages 0-4 free, 10am-4pm. oregongarden.com

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Calendar cont’d OCT 11-13 & 18-20

Portland Nursery 26th Annual Apple Tasting

Celebrate fall with apple and pear tastings, cider demos, local food vendors, live music & kids tent. Free, 10am-5pm. portlandnursery.com

OCT 19

SW Community Center Monster Mash

Wear your costume, dance, play games and make spooky crafts. $5-11, 2 sessions available: 4-6pm and 6:30-8:30pm. Call 503.823.2840 to register.

OCT 25

Mt Scott Community Center Halloween Carnival

Costume up and come out for a night of food, creepy crafts, dancing and festive fun! $3 per person or 4 canned food items, 6-8pm. portlandonline.com/parks

OCT 26

Bridgeport Village Streets of Treats

Come dressed to impress! Lots of spooktacular fun for the whole family. Entertainment provided by Radio Disney. Center Court, 2-5pm. bridgeport-village.com

OCT 26-27

Oregon Zoo - Howloween

The zoo provides a fun and safe setting for this Halloween tradition, where costumed trick-or-treaters learn about wildlife in a fun scavenger hunt throughout the zoo.

Free with zoo admission, 11am-4pm. oregonzoo.com/events

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OCT 26-27

Hood River Heirloom Apple Festival

Enjoy a fun filled day of U-pick heirloom apples and pears and gorgeous views of Mt. Hood. Drive the 35 mile “Fruit Loop” and stop at celebrations happening all along the way. hoodriverfruitloop.com

OCT 27

Spielwerk Toys 8th Annual Sugar Skull Event

Celebrate the Day of the Dead by making traditional folk art with a Spielwerk Toys spin. Fun for the whole family and free, 1:30-4:30pm. spielwerktoys.com

OCT 27

Green Bean Books Spooky Story Time

It’s the perfect day for a tiny-bit-spooky Halloween story. Wear your costume and trick-or-treat! Free and appropriate for all ages, 1pm. greenbeanbookspdx.com

OCT 31

We Gather Together Waldorf Preschool - Halloween Journey

Experience a guided journey through a magical land in the autumn darkness.

Children will encounter many enchanting scenes and receive special mementos to take home. Arrive early and enjoy music and treats around a crackling fire. Admission $5/adult and $8/child.

Advance tickets required, 5:30-8:30pm. gathertogetherpdx.com

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Universal Monsters Mummy Uglydoll

Livie & Luca Hungry Boot at Black Wagon, $58

at Village Toys $20

StacheTats

at Child’s Play, $8

Tiger Mask at the Lippman Co. , $4

FOUND Around Town

The Dark

by Lemony Snicket at

Face Art Face Paints Stencil Kit at Grasshopper, $8

Hand Watercolored Shield at Spielwerk Toys, $30

Green Bean Books, $17

Witch Role Play Set at Child’s Play, $30

Robot Hat by Elope at Coffee Kids, $25

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Spooky Doodles: Ghostly Designs to Complete and Create at Powell’s, $4

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Treat ricks here t o n bowls The ancient art of decoupage is fun and easy for all ages! We love using painted, handmade, or even photocopied paper in new ways. These “Trick or Treat” bowls are the perfect way to create a fall family heirloom that will be used year after year to hold treats or even fall apples.

What you need: • A ny plastic bowl – all shapes and sizes will work for this project • Papers of your choice: Simple brown bags or newspaper painted a color work well, or choose papers with designs from any source • Scissors • White glue or Mod Podge • Flat glue brush • Imagination

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Wrap the top edge the same way, pressing to form to the bowls edge.

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nce dry they are ready to use to hold O your favorite fall treats. Wipe with a damp cloth as needed.

Begin working down the outer sides of the bowl, cover completely. The bowl should have a soli coating of your “glue” it will dry clear.

The kids will love seeing their decoupage masterpiece on display year after year!

What to do:

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ssemble all of your materials. Work on a A protected surface. These bowls can have a design plan or be completely abstract.

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Begin by cutting or tearing pieces of paper. These should be small so that they will lay nice and flat on the curved sides of the bowl (if they are too big, you will end up with some lumps and bumps).

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Begin in the inside of the bowl by gluing down pieces, use your glue or Mod Podge under the paper and then over the top.

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Continue to add paper pieces gluing “under and over” each time. You may need to get your fingers a bit sticky by pressing any bubbles or air bubbles out of the paper to help them lay flat.

Photography by my masterpiece art studio

My Masterpiece Art Studio is located at 7905 SW Cirrus Drive, Beaverton. They offer classes and camps to a range of ages and host special events like Arty Parties for kids and adults. mymasterpieceartstudio.com 30 | NW Kids Magazine

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