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June ‘17

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FEATURE ARTICLES

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MoMENts: Don’t Cry Over Spilled Grits A stay-at-home dad shares his positive perspective

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The Healthy Brain Diet Nutritonal recommendations for optimal brain health

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Micah’s Miles Going the distance for a great cause

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Editor’s Notes

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The New Domesticity Nature-inspired crafts and games

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Exploring Clark County parks and playgrounds

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EDITOR'S NOTES

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Develop that Muscle One year ago, at her last university

commencement address as FLOTUS,

Michelle Obama talked to graduates of City College of New York about the advantages of adversity. “You should never view

your challenges as a disadvantage,” she said. “You have already developed the resilience and the maturity that you need to pick

yourself up, and dust yourself off, and keep moving through the

pain. Keep moving forward. You have developed that muscle.” Any athlete will attest that strengthening muscle is painful, but that

continuing a robust training regimen, “through the pain,” will reap physical rewards. Our mental and emotional muscles also require discipline to maintain, and the regimen is usually made up of

experiences we would never sign up for. Nevertheless, the rewards of persevering and making necessary course corrections when

(not if) trouble finds us will also most certainly reap rewards. The choice is ours.

Learn more about families who have found perspective and purpose through the pain on pages 14 and 22.

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June

THE NEW DOMESTICITY

A Day in the

NEW DOMESTICITY

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By Julianna Lawson

We gripped each carefully selected stone in our

sweaty little palms, eagerly watching as our mother swept the rich earth with an evergreen bough. Soon she had created a smooth, blank canvas, right there in the dirt of our campsite. Next, she used a stick to draw perfectly square, numbered boxes on that earthen canvas: one, two, three . . . all the way up to ten. The result was an old-fashioned game of hopscotch.

My siblings and I tossed our stones from one square to the next, taking turns hopping up and down the path. We quickly learned that dirt proves to be much less forgiving than the paint-andconcrete versions at the school playground: each hop leaves a distinct shoe print in the ground, undeniably revealing whether or not the participant has stepped out of bounds. Yet there was something magical about playing this simple game out in the woods, resourcefully using only the natural tools available to us.

As a child, I sensed there was something pure and wholesome about spending time under the forest canopy. I couldn’t have articulated such thoughts, but when, years later, I read Ralph Connor’s 1902 “Glengarry School Days,” I felt a kinship with the mood he, too, experienced in childhood: “Their hearts were running over with a deep and satisfying delight. It is hard to resist the ministry of the woods. The sympathetic silence of the trees, the aromatic airs that breathe through the shady spaces, the soft mingling of the broken lights—these all combine to lay upon the spirit a soothing balm, and bring to the heart peace.”

Every time we step into an outdoor experience with a child, we have an opportunity to share in this “ministry of the woods.” Of course “outdoors” might not always literally be “the woods.” One could approach a tide pool, a meadow, or even a park with the same sense of wonder. Although the great outdoors tends to speak for itself, prompting a child’s creativity, one way to encourage

exploration is by introducing games and crafts inspired by natural tools.

To inspire some of these activities, surround your child with stories that portray children (or animals) enjoying the bounties of nature. Although my children are older now, we still can’t resist playing “Pooh sticks” whenever we find ourselves on a footbridge overlooking a stream. (We have A.A. Milne’s “Winnie the Pooh” to thank for this diversion.) There’s something magical about the description of the creek-powered “flutter-mill” Jody Baxter fashions out of wild cherry twigs and palm fronds in Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings’s “The Yearling.” And how many children, like the March sisters of “Little Women,” have hopped astride a low-hanging tree branch and “galloped” away on their faithful steed? For non-fiction inspiration, visit the delightful pages of “The American Boy’s Handy Book” or “The American Girl’s Handy Book.”

Some literary suggestions are not quite as practical (or advisable).

Our family has yet to blow up a pig bladder and “throw it into the air and spat it back and forth” as modeled by the Ingalls girls in “Little House in the Big Woods.” Nor have we adopted a raccoon as a pet (see Sterling North’s “Rascal”). And I’m not about to recommend that my children shimmy to the tippy tops of swaying birch trees, causing the branches to arch all the way down to the ground, thereby creating a “safe” landing! (We again have Connor’s “Glengarry School Days” to thank for this vintage entertainment.) But I believe such suggestions—if not taken literally—still encourage our children to look at their surroundings with enthusiastic, creative eyes.

Not all outdoor play is overtly athletic. A child may find “a soothing balm” in arranging rocks, flowers, and mosses to create fairy houses or mosaics. I recall the calm that filled my spirit as my sister and I “played house” beneath the flowering snowball bush continued on next page

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in our backyard. The irresistible, dainty blossoms formed an idyllic setting for our dolls’ tea parties. I also found great delight in pressing flowers, collecting rocks, making daisy chains, and inscribing messages on fallen folds of birch bark.

Conversely, my husband enjoys telling our children stories about the great tunnels he and his friends hacked through overgrown blackberry bushes, the slingshot challenges he and his brothers issued while camping, the crawdads captured, the forts constructed, and the various ways in which one might utilize a tempting pile of pinecones.

No matter your approach, encourage your child to explore the outdoors this month. For, as poet James Russell Lowell queried, “What is so rare as a day in June? Then, if ever, come perfect days . . . . Whether we look, or whether we listen, we hear life murmur or see it glisten.” Look, listen, and watch your child’s summer days blossom with simple outdoor delights.

Julianna Lawson and her husband Jamie make their home in Vancouver with their four children, ages 11 to 19. Julianna is grateful to live within walking distance of a small wetlands pond. Each visit, teeming with life and promise, indeed lays “upon the spirit a soothing balm.”

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WANDER WOMAN

EXPLORING HIDDEN GEMS oF SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON

By Afton Nelson

Exploring Clark County Parks and Playgrounds

Go play outside!

This isn’t just great advice for your kids. It’s a great idea for us all. Get out and breathe some fresh air and, along with your kids, get your heart pumping. A wonderful place to do this is at a local park or playground. And here in Clark County, we are fortunate to have a wide variety to choose from.

I grabbed a couple of boys on a sunny Saturday, and off we went to check out a few of them. Isaac and Thomas, both age 13, were happy to accompany me, not just for a change of scenery, but also for the promise of burgers and fries after.

Eric Christensen from Clark County’s Public Works and Parks Administration gave me the names of some community favorites to check out. Isaac, Thomas and I set out to explore three on the west side: Felida, Fairgrounds Community and Stockford Village Neighborhood Parks.

Isaac was a fan of the playground slides. “These were probably the best slides out of all the playgrounds we visited,” he said. “But there were a lot of people there, and it was really busy with soccer games. If you want to go and use the fields for your own game, you should probably try going during the middle of the week.”

Amenities include: • Picnic shelter with covered seating for 50 people • 2 soccer fields • 2 pieces of play equipment • 12 picnic tables • 0.2 miles of concrete path • 0.57 miles of asphalt path • 2 drinking fountains • Restrooms • Fairgrounds Community Park

FELIDA PARK Felida was buzzing with soccer games on every field and supportive parents cheering from the sidelines when we stopped by. Siblings, who I assume got tired of watching, filled the large playground nearby.

The park is flat with a paved walking path circling the back field— the perfect place to push a stroller or ride a scooter. “The fields are really nice for whatever you like to play,” Thomas shared. “And the playground is really big with lots of different stuff to do.”

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FAIRGROUNDS COMMUNITY PARK We headed to Fairgrounds Community Park outside of Ridgefield on some lovely back roads and drove up the hill to the parking lot. The first thing I noticed about this park was the idyllic setting.

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While it’s close to the Fairgrounds, it’s easy to forget them while you’re perched atop the hill looking out at rolling green farmland.

The play structure was definitely designed with the younger set in mind. In fact, a sign advised us that it’s meant for kids up to 12 years old. So, in the name of research, I sent my 13-year-olds out with instructions to mind the little ones and play carefully.

“This park had more of an open area,” Thomas observed. “There is lots of space for hiking or walking, and the paved path is really nice.”

Isaac appreciated the setting, as well. “There isn’t much for bigger kids to do, but it would be a great place to have lunch because it’s kind of out of the way and in a quiet location,” he noted.

Amenities include: • 10 pieces of play equipment • 1 basketball half court • 2 picnic shelters with electricity but no water • 14 picnic tables • 4 restrooms • 2 drinking fountains • 0.5 miles of concrete path • 0.55 miles of asphalt path

Amenities include: • 3 pieces of play equipment • 4 picnic tables • 0.15 miles of concrete path • 0.15 miles of asphalt path

See more pho tos of the parks we visited at VancouverFamily Magazine.com and let me kn ow where I should expl ore next!

Clark County is teeming with other new and newly renovated parks, along with the old classics. For more information, directions and to make reservations for picnic shelters, simply visit the Clark County website at www.clark.wa.gov/parks or call 360-397-2285.

Chinook Neighborhood Park: www.clark.wa.gov/public-works/chinook-neighborhood-park

Dogwood Neighborhood Park: www.clark.wa.gov/public-works/dogwood-neighborhood-park

Fairgrounds Community Park: www.clark.wa.gov/public-works/fairgrounds-community-park

Felida Community Park: www.clark.wa.gov/public-works/felida-community-park

Sorenson Neighborhood Park: www.clark.wa.gov/public-works/sorenson-neighborhood-park

Stockford Village Neighborhood Park: www.clark.wa.gov/public-works/stockford-village-neighborhood-park

Tower Crest Neighborhood Park: www.clark.wa.gov/public-works/tower-crest-neighborhood-park

Afton Nelson is a freelance writer who loves exploring the beautiful Pacific Northwest with her family. Learn more about her at www. aftonnelson.com.

STOCKFORD VILLAGE NEIGHBORHOOD PARK Stockford Village Neighborhood Park is just off I-5; and, if you’re paying attention, you can hear the sound of traffic as it filters through the tall trees. This was the only park we visited with lots of natural shade. The playground equipment has recently been updated with a $10,000 grant from the Clark County Parks Foundation in 2015.

“This park would be great for summer,” Thomas said. “The big, tall trees give lots of shade that the other playgrounds didn’t have.”

In addition to Clark County properties, Vancouver Parks and Recreation is hard at work developing, restoring, and improving parks within Vancouver.

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Waterfront Park along the downtown Columbia River bank is

currently under construction.

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Improvements are in process for Fir Garden, Oakbrook and

Diamond Parks.

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Softball fields at Davis Douglas Park (near Mill Plain and

Andresen) have been improved, as well as new restrooms installed.

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“If you like climbing,” Isaac suggested, “this is the place to go. The slides were pretty good, but the play structure was really fun to climb on.”

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Feature: MoMENts: Don’t Cry Over Spilled Grits

By Patrick Hempfing My 12-year-old daughter, Jessie, hates shots but somehow made it through all her vaccinations. Dad, on the other hand, is still recovering from her office visits.

I sat down to write this month’s column at the end of a grueling week. Little did I realize that a shot my mother-in-law received for bronchitis would be one of the week’s highlights.

Like any other week, there were a few inconveniences I could have done without.

I returned from my morning walk to find dog poop smashed to the bottom of my sneaker. Then, I dropped my favorite pair of sunglasses on the bathroom floor, breaking the frames. I needed a haircut and stopped at the barbershop. When I got home and looked in the mirror, I noticed the hair was about an inch longer over one ear than the other. To get both sides even I had to return to the shop the next day. Then there’s my aging computer that crashes daily, which is not a good thing for a writer. But, in the whole scheme of life, these were minor inconveniences.

A spilled 24-ounce carton of grits is a slightly bigger deal. For readers who are unfamiliar, grits are ground corn and have the consistency of coarse sand.

While putting away groceries, I lifted the round cardboard container from the top shelf of the pantry and it slipped from my fingers. Grits sprayed over everything – the food on two pantry shelves, the clothes in

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the laundry basket, and under the washer and dryer. The miniscule particles even covered the vacuum cleaner I needed for cleanup. But even this paled in comparison to the next challenge.

A lump appeared near my wife’s left ear in December. On Christmas Eve, Mattie had a CT scan that showed a tumor. Life can be sailing along, maybe with minor inconveniences like broken sunglasses, a subpar haircut, and an avalanche of grits, but when a tumor enters the picture, life changes. Mattie’s doctor suggested that the tumor be biopsied, but it took two weeks and five days to get the procedure and wait for the results. Those who have gone through this know that waiting is tough.

The radiologist performed the biopsy on Monday and told Mattie the results would be back within 24-48 hours. Mattie called on Tuesday. No report. She called again Wednesday. Still no results. By this time, I was comforting myself with four ice cream cones, two for lunch and two at bedtime. Mattie said if I didn’t cut back, the next doctor we might be seeing would be for diabetes.

Fortunately, late Thursday afternoon we received good news – no cancer. This put everything else in perspective. Though the tumor will need to be removed, Mattie will be okay.

A couple days after receiving the great news, Mattie’s mother, whose bronchitis

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hadn’t completely cleared after a course of antibiotics, texted early in the morning, “I just got out of the doctor’s office. Got a shot in my behind and some prescriptions.

I certainly am awake.”

Mattie typed back, “So is whoever gave you the shot.”

Mattie informed Jessie, “Grandmommy got a shot in the rear end.”

Jessie, remembering her vaccinations at the pediatrician’s office where the nurse used a plastic device to ease the pain of the needle, asked, “Did the doctor use a shot-blocker?”

Mattie, apparently having a mental picture of a nurse holding a piece of plastic on her mom’s behind with one hand and a needle in the other, cracked up laughing. Tears rolled down her cheeks. Jessie and I couldn’t help but join in the laughter. It felt great to laugh.

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Feature: MoMENts: Don’t Cry Over Spilled Grits (cont’d)

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This leads me to several takeaways. I’m thankful I have the time and good health to walk my dog, even if I have to clean my sneakers afterward. I’m fortunate to have the resources to replace sunglasses, get haircuts, and buy a new computer. I’m thankful for health insurance and modern medicine that can diagnose problems quickly. I’m even lucky to have a good vacuum cleaner.

Last, but important, laughter is one of our greatest gifts. It serves as a “shot-blocker” when life is challenging. Grandmommy, thank you for taking one for the team! The laughter you provided was the shot in the arm we needed, though I’m sorry you were the butt of the laugh.

Remember to cherish each moment and laugh at the funny ones.

Note: My favorite mother-in-law, now fully recovered, approved this message.

Patrick Hempfing had a 20-year professional career in banking, accounting, and auditing before he became a father at age 44. He is now a full-time husband, stay-at-home dad, and writer. Follow Patrick at www.facebook.com/ patricklhempfing and on Twitter @PatrickHempfing.

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Feature: The Healthy Brain Diet

THE

HEALTHY BRAIN

DIET

By Sandra Gordon

Whether you’re divvying up the restaurant tab, helping with homework or multitasking on projects at work, your brain works better when you feed it well.

In fact, scientists in the pioneering field of nutritional neuroscience are finding that specific nutrients may be able to charge your brain’s neurotransmitters (messenger cells), thereby enhancing your mental performance and sharpening your memory.

These nutrients come in pill form, but “the best brain food is a healthy diet,” says Rachel Patton, a registered dietitian nutritionist in Vancouver who specializes in prenatal, postnatal and pediatric nutrition. To give yourself a mental edge, here’s the heads up on what to eat to feed your brain well.

Neuro nutrient: OMEGA-3 FATTY ACIDS

WHAT IT DOES: Known as the brain’s building

blocks, omega-3s may help improve memory in young adults. “Omega-3 fats are especially important during pregnancy and early childhood when the brain grows rapidly,” Patton says. Research indicates that omega-3 fats can improve memory function and attention span in schoolage children. Benefits in early childhood include improved language and social activity scores and higher IQ in toddlers.

Omega-3 fats can also lower risk of depression in adults, including postpartum depression.

SUPER SOURCES: salmon,

sardines, and herring are among the highest sources

of omega 3 fats (DHA and EPA). Bonus: They’re low in mercury, too.

FOOD FOR THOUGHT: Adults should eat at

least eight ounces of seafood per week.

Pregnant and breast-feeding women should aim for 8 to 12 ounces or 2 to 3 servings of a variety of seafood. But limit albacore tuna to 6 ounces per week, and avoid tilefish, swordfish, shark and King mackerel due to their high mercury content. Children should consume one to two smaller portions of low-mercury fish per week. If you don’t consume fish, talk to your doctor or a dietitian about taking an omega-3 supplement from fish oil or microalgae.

Neuro nutrient: B VITAMINS

WHAT IT DOES: Deficiencies in B6, B12, and

folate (known as folic acid or vitamin B9 in supplement form) have been linked to lower cognition in older adults. “Getting enough B vitamins can have a positive impact on brain function throughout life,” Patton says. Folate influences memory and abstract thinking and can reduce the risk of neural tube defects during pregnancy.

SUPER SOURCES: chicken, fish, dark green

leafy vegetables such as spinach, Brussels sprouts, asparagus and lentils.

FOOD FOR THOUGHT: If you’re trying to get

pregnant, don’t rely on your diet to get enough folic acid. Before pregnancy, take a multivitamin with 400 mcg/day. During pregnancy, take a prenatal vitamin with 600 mcg of folic acid. Get 500 mcg of folic acid in supplement form during lactation.

All other adults should be able to get enough folate/folic acid from their diet, especially since breads and cereals sold in the U.S. are fortified with folic acid.

Neuro nutrient:

LUTEIN

WHAT IT DOES:

This plant pigment accumulates between brain cells to help your brain’s neurotransmitters communicate with each other. “The connections between our brain cells are like money to the economy,” says Matthew Kuchan, PhD, a researcher at Abbott Nutrition and the Center for Nutrition, Learning and Memory at the University of Illinois. Emerging research suggests that lutein impacts our intellect at every stage—from childhood through old age.

“There’s a strong correlation between lutein status in 8 and 9 year olds and their performance on memory tests and measures of academic performance,” Kuchan says. Similarly, a study in Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience found that seniors who consumed more lutein had better crystalized intelligence—the ability to continued on page 20

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Feature: The Healthy Brain Diet (cont’d)

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retain and use information that has been acquired throughout life.

SUPER SOURCES: Spinach, eggs, broccoli,

brightly colored fruits, and leafy greens such as kale, Swiss chard, collard greens and romaine lettuce.

FOOD FOR THOUGHT: Aim for 6 milligrams of

lutein every day, the equivalent of one cup of steamed kale. If that sounds ambitious, Kuchan suggests taking a 12 milligram lutein supplement, a tiny red pill, every other day. “That’s what we practice in my family,” he says. The father of seven, Kuchan also recommends a 12 mg everyother-day supplement for his parents, who are in their 80s as “added health insurance.”

Neuro nutrient: NATURAL VITAMIN E

WHAT IT DOES: Like lutein, natural vitamin E

is a powerful antioxidant that helps brain cells communicate with each other to promote memory, vision and language development. It works with lutein and DHA, an omega-3 fatty acid in the brain that’s vital for cognitive

function. Natural vitamin E mingles with the brain’s stockpile of lutein to protect DHA from breaking down. “These three nutrients work together,” Kuchan says.

SUPER SOURCES: sunflower seeds, almonds,

hazelnuts, peanuts, spinach, broccoli, asparagus, pumpkin, sunflower oil, safflower oil, soybean oil, and seafood such as salmon, trout, shrimp and oysters.

FOOD FOR THOUGHT: On food labels, be sure

to look for natural vitamin E, which is typically referred to as alpha-tocopherol or a-tocopherol. Compared to synthetic vitamin E, natural vitamin E is in a specific shape that can’t be duplicated in the lab.

Studies show that the brain favors natural vitamin E over synthetic vitamin E, Kuchan says.

FOOD FOR THOUGHT: Consume these foods

with a vitamin C-rich food such as orange juice to up your body’s ability to absorb iron. Women age 50 and under should get 18 mg of iron per day (27 mg/day if you’re pregnant). Women age 51 and over, need 8 mg of iron per day.

Neuro nutrient: BORON

WHAT IT DOES: This little-known trace mineral

may foster hand-eye coordination and short-term memory.

SUPER SOURCES: apples, pears, broccoli and

carrots.

FOOD FOR THOUGHT: In the body, boron mimics

the action of the hormone estrogen, which means that, like estrogen, boron helps keeps calcium keep bones strong.

Neuro nutrient: IRON

Neuro nutrient: CHOLINE

myoglobin in muscle cells and hemoglobin in red blood cells ferry oxygen throughout your body, including to your brain. Ironpoor blood has been linked to a short attention span and mental sluggishness.

converted to the neurotransmitter acetylcholine, which may regulate memory and mental sharpness.

SUPER SOURCES: Red

FOOD FOR THOUGHT: To limit artery-clogging

meat, poultry, pork, raisins, dried apricots, prunes, dried beans; fortified bread and grain products.

saturated fat, which isn’t good for your brain or your heart, choose lean cuts of red meat and trim all fat before cooking.

WHAT IT DOES: This important mineral helps

WHAT IT DOES: In the body, choline is

SUPER SOURCES: eggs, red meat, nuts. In pill

form, choline is found in lecithin.

Neuro nutrient: ANTIOXIDANTS

WHAT THEY DO: Vitamins C, E and beta-

carotene and other carotenoids (a class of orange plant pigments) help battle cell damage caused by free radicals (unstable oxygen molecules) that may lead to cloudy thinking and premature brain aging.

SUPER SOURCES: Whole grains, nuts and dark

green, purple, blue, red, yellow or orange fruits and veggies such as tomatoes, sweet potatoes, strawberries, blueberries, concord grapes, cantaloupe, kale. A trick to help you eat more produce: Pack it in before 4:00 P.M. Studies show that if you continued on next page

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teaspoons, according to the American Heart Association.

FOOD FOR THOUGHT:

SUPER SOURCES: Non-fat and low-fat milk

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Getting plenty of antioxidants from your diet can also help reduce your risk of heart disease and cancer. The latest research shows that taking antioxidants in pill form doesn’t confer the same health benefits as getting them from food. “Antioxidant supplements may even confer a harmful ‘pro-oxidant’ effect,” Patton says.

Neuro nutrient: LINOLENIC ACID WHAT IT DOES:

This super-unsaturated essential fatty acid helps brain cells forge new connections. With linolenic acid in your diet, you might “get it”—especially complex stuff—more easily. Women should get 1.1 grams of linolenic acid per day.

SUPER SOURCES: Canola, soy, walnut and

flaxseed oils; seaweed (say, in a sushi wrapper).

and cheese, yogurt (regular and frozen), calcium-fortified juices, broccoli and mustard greens.

FOOD FOR THOUGHT: Women age 50 and

under: Aim for 1,000 mg per day, including if you’re pregnant or nursing, which is roughly equivalent to the amount of calcium in two cups of low-fat yogurt plus an 8-ounce glass of milk. Women age 51+ should get 1,200 mg of calcium per day.

Neuro nutrient:

FIBER

WHAT IT DOES: To function well, your brain

needs a steady source of energy from blood glucose (sugar). “Fiber helps regulate blood sugar by slowing the absorption of glucose in our bodies so we can stay alert and concentrate throughout the day,” Patton says. Without fiber on board, your blood sugar can spike, then crash, leaving you feeling mentally exhausted.

FOOD FOR THOUGHT:

Unsaturated, hearthealthy fats, such as soy and canola oil are also a good source of vitamin E, an antioxidant that may reduce your risk of heart disease as well as boost your immune system, keep your brain and eyes healthy and reduce your cancer risk.

Neuro nutrient: CALCIUM

WHAT IT DOES: Although its main job is to

build strong bones, calcium has also been shown to increase your ability to

SUPER SOURCES: Fruit, vegetables, and whole

grains, such as whole wheat bread and pasta, oatmeal, beans, and brown rice.

FOOD FOR THOUGHT: “Skip the fiber granola

bars, which often contain added sugar and opt for natural sources of fiber-rich foods instead,” Patton says. One granola bar with fiber can contain over 25 percent of the recommended added sugar limit for children and adults, which is 25 grams/6

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Micah’s Miles

Micah was born with a rare genetic mutation that falls under the category of cerebral palsy. Despite being confined to a wheelchair, Micah developed a love for running with his father, Jeff, when he was just a baby. In 2011, Jeff ran in the Vancouver Marathon and brought Micah along. Micah enjoyed rolling in his first marathon so much that his family decided to see if they could raise money for the United Cerebral Palsy Foundation with their next marathon.

His dad says that it just took off from there; and to date, Micah has completed 23 marathons. Someone from his family has pushed him in each race; but this past April, his teacher, Amy Campbell, pushed him for the first time. Micah has now finished the Vancouver Marathon multiple times, as well as marathons in Tacoma, Portland, Coeur d’Alene, Vernonia, Salem, Yakima River Canyon. And Micah’s Miles has already raised $48,000. In 2017,

Micah’s family is looking to surpass the $50,000 mark in charitable contributions.

Micah’s Medical Condition

Cerebral palsy is caused by abnormal brain development, that most often occurs before birth. Individuals that live with this condition can often have regular seizures, intellectual disabilities, vision problems, and difficulty or inability to speak. With therapy, Micah can hold his head up and offer yes and no answers, and when he is rolling in his customized running chair in each marathon, the excitement on his face is visible. His parents share that in his first grade class he is a wonderful friend, reading buddy, and a great listener. In 2014, he was named Volunteer of the Year for United Cerebral Palsy Foundation of Oregon and Southwest Washington.

Micah’s Inspiration

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Because Micah doesn’t communicate in words, his parents have looked for special ways to relate to their son. Running has become a powerful pathway for Micah and his father to connect by allowing them to share an incredibly rewarding experience. As a father-son team, they get outside, meet people, and accomplish goals together.

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“Micah seems to inspire everyone he meets. He’s a little magnet, even though he doesn’t communicate with words,” say his parents Jeff and Suzie Snell. “Our goal has always been to surround Micah with a community of people interested in making the world a better place. We’ve always tried to select causes that are in some way connected to Micah’s life.” Micah’s Miles has supported numerous charities through the years. Some of these include Wheel to Walk Foundation, Marathon Scholars Foundation, Tiny Superheroes, Hand in Hand for Syria, All God’s Children International, and Make-A-Wish Foundation. For each marathon they participate in, they ask Micah’s Miles followers to sponsor a mile. They don’t continued on page 24 Vancouver Family Magazine • www.vancouverfamilymagazine.com • June 2017

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Micah and his family have had the opportunity to meet with hundreds and even thousands of people along the way, and they encourage people to not be nervous about asking questions to the families of special needs children. His parents share, “Don’t be afraid to approach families with kids who might have special needs. Just smile and ask parents about their child. All parents like to share about their children. If your kids want to ask questions, let them ask. A kid can’t ask a bad question. It’s always an opportunity to share. We already know you’re watching us, so just ask.”

Micah and his family enjoy sharing Micah’s story with the world, and they continue to do this through their commitment to help people. Micah’s journey has been full of challenges, but through perseverance and creativity, he and his family have learned to embrace life with tenacity. His parents are dedicated to providing Micah with as many opportunities as they can. “We try to take each day as it comes, as an amazing gift. We try to celebrate that day and all that Micah gives us,” say the Snells.

The future plan for Micah’s Miles is simple. His parents say, “We plan to keep on running as long as he keeps on loving it.” And for those who wish to follow Micah’s inspirational journey or help sponsor miles along the way, you’re invited to take your first steps by visiting www.micahsmiles.org or finding Micah’s Miles on Facebook.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS & ACTIVITIES

Calendar June ‘17

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2 FRIDAY

Downtown Camas First Friday in historic downtown Camas.

Family activities and games, local art exhibits, dining, after hours shopping, and free-to-enter gift basket raffles. 5-8 pm Vancouver Downtown Association First Friday.

Every first Friday of the month throughout the year, participating art galleries, merchants and restaurants in downtown Vancouver open their doors to celebrate opening night of various art exhibits. Live music and citywide receptions welcome all! Visit www.vdausa. org/vdas-firstfridaydowntown for a downtown art gallery list and walking map. 5-9 pm

3 SATURDAY Race for the Kids at Esther Short Park, 605 Esther St.,

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Events are subject to change. Please contact organization directly to confirm. All library events are free and open to the public.

Vancouver. Join the fun at the 4th Annual Race for the Kids. This family charity event benefits the Teach One to Lead One program that helps kids discover their purpose and potential through community mentoring. Free events for the kids. To register for the 5K Walk or Run, or the Kids’ Dash, visit www.active.com/ vancouver-wa/running/distancerunning-races/race-for-thekids-2017. 9 am First Saturday at Ridgefield Community Library at 210 N. Main Ave., Ridgefield. Come to the library for activities, crafts, and fun. 10 am-2 pm Aviation Explorer Post 1905 at Pearson Field Education Center, 201 E. Reserve St., Vancouver.

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Annual dues to be a member of Aviation Explorer Post 1905 is $24. Meetings will incorporate exciting activities and interactions with aviation professionals. Aviation Explorers will experience firsthand what it’s like to be a pilot, aircraft mechanic, aerospace engineer, flight attendant or air traffic controller. They will visit airports, observe flight operations, and experience flying. Participants will learn about the educational requirements and learn what steps to take now to prepare for a successful career.

10:30 am-12 pm Camtown Youth Festival at Crown Park NE Everett Rd. and NE 17th Ave., Camas. Join Camas Parks and Recreation and the Camas School District for the 16th Annual Camtown Youth Festival. You’ll find games, interactive amusements, arts and crafts activities, entertainment, food, a petting zoo, and art show.

Be sure to also check out the Kids’ Flea and Craft Market.

Children must be accompanied by adults. Free. 11am-4 pm Open Saturday at Pearson Field, 201 E Reserve St., Vancouver. Pearson Air Field is open to the public from 1 to 5 pm every Saturday, featuring a free educational program provided by Pearson Field Education Center,

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the Flight Simulator lab, vertical wind tunnel, a glider-building station, historic airplanes on-site for viewing, collections on display, and educational programs to propel students of all ages into the wonderful world of flight.

Experience the “Golden Age of Aviation” at the Northwest’s first airport, and one of the oldest continuously operating airfields in the country. 1-5 pm Pinkalicious: The Musical at Newmark Theatre, 1111 SW Broadway, Portland. You are what you eat in this sweet musical treat about a girl who eats so many pink cupcakes that she turns completely pink from head to toe.

Doctor’s orders say to stick to green foods only, but Pinkalicious just can’t resist her beloved cupcakes. Tap-dancing doctors, Broadway-style ballads, and a blues-singing little brother frost this musical with sweet delight.

Tickets: $14-$32 at www.octc.org/ pinkalicious. 2 and 5 pm VSO Concert at Skyview Concert Hall, 1300 NW 139th St., Vancouver. VSO ends its season with a bang featuring one of the 20th Century’s symphonic gems, Khachaturian’s Monumental Symphony No. 2, The Bell, and a rare NW appearance by piano virtuoso Sofya Melikyan. To purchase tickets and find out more visit vancouversymphony. org. 3 pm continued on page 28

Camas area youth help plan Camtown Youth Festival, a well-attended summer festival at Crown Park in Camas that caters directly to local youth.

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4 SUNDAY

Pinkalicious: The Musical at Newmark Theatre, 1111 SW Broadway, Portland.

(See Jun. 3) 11 am and 2 pm VSO Concert at Skyview Concert Hall, 1300 NW 139th St., Vancouver. (See Jun. 3) 7 pm

7 WEDNESDAY Kids Story and Craft Time with Grandma Marilyn at Boomerang, 808 Main St., Vancouver. Marilyn sits with the children on the floor, in the Boomerang Library and dramatizes a book with the little ones. The book reading is followed by a kid’s craft adventure. Moms sit nearby and enjoy a “barista-drawn” coffee.

Free stories, fun and activities in Boomerang’s awesome indoor kids’ play area. 10-11 am Read to the Dogs at Camas Public Library, 625 NE 4th Ave., Camas. Would you like to read to Cooper? He is a Certified Therapy Dog, and each reading session will be 15 minutes long.

For more information or to sign up, inquire in the library or call 360-834-4692. First come first served. Advance sign up required. 2-3 pm Guided Walks at Columbia Springs, 12208 SE Evergreen Hwy, Vancouver. Each guided walk consists of an easy stroll or tour with themes like plants, animals, geology, local history

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and our fish hatchery. Walks occur on the first and third Wednesdays of the month through October. All ages. No registration required, spots available first come, first served to the first 30 visitors. $5 suggested donation. All guided walks meet at the SWIFT Classroom at Columbia Springs. For upcoming walks and their themes: http://www. columbiasprings.org/events.

5:30-6:30 pm

8 THURSDAY

Sensory Friendly Trampoline Jump Night at G6 Airpark, 10414 SE Washington St., Portland. G6 Airpark has generously partnered with Autism Empowerment to provide this special night for youth, adults, family members and friends in the Autism Community within the SW Washington and Portland Metro area. An RSVP with the number of jumpers is required to attend and a signed waiver is required to jump. Space is limited. To RSVP or for more information and/or if you would like to help with this event please call 360 852-8369 or visit info@ autismempowerment.org. Free.

6:30-8:30 pm

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Second Fridays at Boomerang: Character Story Time at Boomerang, 808 Main St., Vancouver. Every 2nd Friday, join us for Family Fun Night. It is a fun night for all ages that include surprise story characters (in full costume), face painting, balloon

animals, and many more events.

6-8 pm

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Open Saturday at Pearson Field, 201 E Reserve St., Vancouver. (See Jun. 3) 1-5 pm June Second Saturday at the Water Resources Education Center: National Get Outdoors Day at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, 1500 East 5th St., Vancouver. Enjoy a fun-filled day of activities to help get you and your family outdoors. Be sure to visit the Water Center’s booth at the event as you discover your gateway to the great outdoors.

Visit www.cityofvancouver.us/ watercenter for more details.

Free. 10 am-3 pm Nature Explorer Camp at Kiwanis Camp Wa-Ri-Ki, 17051 Washougal River Rd., Washougal. Free activities for families, lunch provided.

Register at campwariki.com.

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Run Like a Girl 10K/5K at Vancouver Landing Amphitheater, 100 Columbia St., Vancouver.

Don’t miss this 6th annual event for Second Step Housing. We will run/walk a new course this year starting from the Vancouver Landing Amphitheater and stretching along the beautiful waterfront. This is a family friendly event. Prizes for costumes and awards for runners will be given out at the post-race event. We ask for your support of those who are trying in every way possible to make every “step” count. Visit our website for more information or to register: www.runlikeagirl4ssh. com or www.secondstephousing. org. $35. 8 am–12 pm

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15 THURSDAY

Reading in the Wild: Story and Nature Series at City of Vancouver Water Resources Education Center, 4600 SE Columbia Way, Vancouver.

The City of Vancouver’s Water Resources Education Center offers this free, outdoor reading series for kids, 3 to 6 years old.

The program connects fun stories with nature activities. We read, and your little ones explore. Sit under a tree, listen to a story, then roam around the garden to play with plants, rocks, water or critters in the dirt. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Free. 10-11 am

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Friends of Washougal Book Sale at Washougal Community Library, 1661 C St., Washougal.

The Friends of Washougal Community Library will have a great selection of beach and summer reads available for the entire family, including paperbacks, hardbacks, DVDs, CDs and more. Your purchases will help build a new library in Washougal. 9 am- 5 pm Friends of the Woodland Community Library Sale at Woodland Community Center, 782 Park St., Woodland. Stop by the Friends of the Library book sale to support our new building effort. 10 am- 4 pm Phantom Tollbooth Jr. at Vancouver Community Library, 901 C St., Vancouver.

Metropolitan Performing Arts Academy’s Broadway Jr. Program presents The Phantom Tollbooth Jr. Based on the children’s classic, a young boy’s magical journey proves that life is the greatest adventure of all. 4-5 pm Hands on Henna at Washougal Community Library, 1661 C St., Washougal. Learn about the continued on next page

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Friends of Washougal Book Sale at Washougal Community Library, 1661 C St., Washougal.

Bag sale today. Fill a bag with books for only $5. (See Jun. 16) 9 am-5 pm Art Bar at Ridgefield Community Library, 210 N Main Ave., Ridgefield. Imagination is your guide as you choose from an astounding array of art and craft supplies to create unique and fun art. For school-aged children.

10 am-2 pm Friends of the Woodland Community Library Sale at Woodland Community Center, 782 Park St., Woodland.

(See Jun. 16) 10 am- 2 pm Aviation Explorer Post 1905 at Pearson Field Education Center, 201 E. Reserve St., Vancouver.

(See Jun. 3) 10:30 am-12 pm Open Saturday at Pearson Field, 201 E Reserve St., Vancouver. (See Jun. 3) 1-5 pm Phantom Tollbooth Jr. at Vancouver Community Library, 901 C St., Vancouver. (See Jun. 16) 2 and 4 pm

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Kids’ Story and Craft Time with Grandma Marilyn at Boomerang, 808 Main St., Vancouver. (See Jun. 7) 10-11 am

Read to the Dogs at Camas Public Library, 625 NE 4th Ave., Camas. (See Jun. 7) 2-3 pm Read to the Dogs at Three Creeks Community Library, 800C NE Tenney Rd., Vancouver.

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Lunch provided if registered at least two days before the event.

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Guided Walks at Columbia Springs, 12208 SE Evergreen Hwy., Vancouver. (See Jun. 7) 5:30-6:60 pm

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Bookfest ’17 Used Book Sale at Fort Vancouver Regional Library District Headquarters Building, 1007 E Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver. Come find your next great read at this three-day sale.

Most hardbacks and paperbacks will be $1, and 50 cents for massmarket adult fiction paperbacks.

We will also have DVDs and CDs for $1. Biographies, children’s picture books, classics, cookbooks, educational materials, foreign language, graphic novels, health, history, hobbies and crafts, horror, humor, juvenile books, large print, mysteries, poetry, reference, romance, science and technology, science fiction, self-help, sports, travel guides, westerns, young adult, and more.

Books will be added throughout the sale, so there will always be something new to find. Supporting Fort Vancouver Regional Library District’s Summer Reading Program. 9 am-6 pm Reading in the Wild: Story and Nature Series at City of Vancouver Water Resources Education Center, 4600 SE

Columbia Way, Vancouver.

(See Jun. 15) 10-11 am Creature Feature Reptile Zoo at Cascade Park Community Library, 600 NE 136th Ave., Vancouver.

A fascinating, interactive and educational reptile program for families with kids ages 5-12. 1:302:30 and 3-4 pm

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Bookfest ’17 Used Book Sale at Fort Vancouver Regional Library District Headquarters Building, 1007 E Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver. (See Jun. 22) 9 am-6 pm After-Hours Summer Reading Kickoff at Vancouver Community Library, 901 C St., Vancouver.

Celebrate the start of summer with games, music, pizza, and more! We’ll kick the adults out at closing and let teens stay for the party. Arrive before 6 or you’ll be locked out. 12-18-year-olds only.

5:30-8:30 pm Teen Ice Cream Social at Three Creeks Community Library, 800-C

NE Tenney Rd., Vancouver. Teens age 12-18, celebrate summer reading with an Ice Cream Social. Eat ice cream, go on the computers, be with friends, and enjoy a teen night at the library.

7-9 pm

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9th Annual Bigfoot Run at Yacolt Town Hall, 202 W Cushing St., Yacolt. Come Join us for our Annual 5k/10K Walk or Run. Meet Bigfoot and catch a photo opportunity. This is a timed race

by Huber Timing. There will be raffle items, the famous Bigfoot Ball Toss, along with much more. Ages 6-12 and adults are welcome. Finishers trophies, each participant receives a finishers medal and T-shirt. For more information: www.townofyacolt. com/general/page/bigfoot-fun-run.

8-11 am Greater Clark County Rotary Auction and Rummage Sale Drop Off at Evergreen High School, 14300 NE 18th St, Vancouver. The Greater Clark County Rotary Auction and continued on page 30

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Recycled Arts Festival at Esther Short Park Columbia St., Vancouver. Is it trash or is it art? Visit the hippest, most ecoconscious festival of the year and see for yourself how people are giving new life to items that were landfill-bound. Come out and peruse the artists’ wares, help your kids make their own handiwork, relax and listen to music, and get all sorts of info on what you can do to improve the environment. We have an amazing lineup of local bands on the Main Stage this year.

Make recycled instruments and arts and crafts, and be amazed and entertained by our juggler, stiltwalker and clown. For more information: http://recycledartsfestival.com/ festivalInfo.html. 9 am-5 pm Summer Reading Kick Off at Three Creeks Community Library, 800-C NE Tenney Rd., Vancouver.

Kick of summer at the library with carnival games, crafts and fun for the whole family. Be sure to sign up for the reading program and read all summer long.

11 am-1 pm Open Saturday at Pearson Field. (See Jun. 3) 1-5 pm

The Lizards Return at Kazoodles Toys, 13503 SE Mill Plain Blvd., #B-3, Vancouver. Lyzz and Ian Stewart are back with their reptile friends. Come look a lizard in the eye and ask anything you want to know about caring for lizards and snakes. 2-3 pm

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Recycled Arts Festival at Esther Short Park, Columbia St., Vancouver. (See Jun. 24) 10 am-4 pm

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Storybook Walk at Battle Ground Community Library, 1207 SE 8th Way, Battle Ground. It’s time for the second annual Storybook Walk. This year we will be going on a bear hunt, so bring your friends and join storytime staff for storytelling and crafts followed by ice cream. 10:30 am

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Summer Kickoff at Kazoodles Toys, 13503 SE Mill Plain Blvd., #B-3, Vancouver. Kids can turn newspapers into sharks. $2

1207 SE 8th Way, Battle Ground.

Reptiles: A fascinating, interactive and educational reptile program for families with kids ages 5-12.

11 am-12 pm

Inventing the Impossible with Louie Foxx at Ridgefield Community Library, 210 N Main Ave., Ridgefield. Amazing magic, hilarious comedy, eyepopping juggling and tons of audience interaction by a twotime Guinness World Record Holder. Louie has published over 75 original magic tricks that he’s invented for professional magicians around the world. He’s performed across the USA and Canada and has been on NBC’s America’s Got Talent. This is a show you won’t want to miss.

For families with kids ages 3-12.

2:30-3:30 pm

I Love to Read Magic Show with Jay Frasier at Woodland Community Library, 770 Park St., Woodland. Jay combines magic, comedy, audience participation, and balloon sculpting into a fun, interactive show that promotes the love of reading. For families with kids ages 3-12. 1 pm-2 pm

28 WEDNESDAY Kids’ Story and Craft Time with Grandma Marilyn at Boomerang, 808 Main St., Vancouver.

(See Jun. 7) 10-11 am

BJ the Clown at La Center Community Library, 1411 NE Lockwood Creek Rd., La Center.

One of the Northwest’s bestknown clowns performs an exciting mix of physical comedy, magic, juggling, music, storytelling and puppetry. A high-energy show that children will talk about for months. For families with kids ages 3-12. 10:30-11:30 am Creature Feature at Battle Ground Community Library,

Music with Mo Phillips at Washougal Community Library, 1661 C St., Washougal. An interactive, musical show full of dancing and singing. Create a song together that Mo will record and put on his website for you to stream or download. For kids ages 3-12 and their families. 4-5 pm Heritage Tree Bike Ride at Esther Short Park, W. 6th and Columbia, Vancouver. Join Vancouver Urban Forestry for a leisurely tour of the city’s finest Heritage Trees. Beginning and ending at Esther Short Park, this tour will visit 10 of Vancouver’s celebrated Heritage Trees on an enjoyable 4-mile guided bicycle ride. The tour will stop to discuss these trees whose legacies connect us to the history of our region. Helmets are required. To RSVP or for more information contact 360-487-8308 continued on next page

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Summer Reading Kick Off at Three Creeks Community Library, 800-C NE Tenney Rd., Vancouver. Kick off the summer

The Recycled Arts Festival is part of an ongoing effort to encourage waste reduction, reuse, recycling and a cleaner place to live in Clark County.

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Read to the Dogs at Camas Public Library, 625 NE 4th Ave., Camas. (See Jun. 7) 2-3 pm

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2017 Fort Vancouver Rose Society Rose Show at Vancouver Church 3300 NE 78th St., Vancouver. Join Fort Vancouver Rose Society’s 64th Annual Rose Show, “Rainbow of Roses.”

This is the largest rose show in Washington and the second largest in the country. Exhibits of the most beautiful roses grown in the Northwest–hybrid teas, floribundas, grandifloras, old

Mission: Egg Drop at Battle Ground Community Library, 1207 SE 8th Way, Battle Ground. Save your egg from certain scrambling.

Children will be given a raw egg and a variety of materials to protect the egg from a very high drop. All materials provided. For ages 6-12. 2-4 pm

at the library with carnival games, crafts and fun for the whole family.

Be sure to sign up for the reading program and read all summer long. 11 am-1 pm

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Photo courtesy Recycled Arts Festival

Bookfest ’17 Used Book Sale at Fort Vancouver Regional Library District Headquarters Building, 1007 E Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver. (See Jun. 22) 9 am-6 pm

garden roses, miniatures and mini-floras– will be on display along with arrangements of large roses and miniatures.

Highlights include guided tours of the rose varieties from 1-3 pm, a rose care workshop at 2 pm, and trophies and Queen of Show will be awarded at 3 pm.

For more information, visit: www. fortvancouverrosesociety.org.

Free. 1-4 pm

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Rummage raises money that directly helps our projects in our community. For more information visit rotaryrummage.com.

8 am-2 pm

continued from previous page or visit www.cityofvancouver.us/ publicworks/page/heritage-treebike-ride-2. 6 pm

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Summer Kickoff at Kazoodles Toys, 13503 SE Mill Plain Blvd., #B-3, Vancouver. Kids can create ocean habitats in bins. $2 Reading in the Wild: Story and Nature Series at City of Vancouver Water Resources Education Center, 4600 SE Columbia Way, Vancouver.

(See Jun. 15) 10-11 am Juggle Mania at Three Creeks Community Library, 800-C NE Tenney Rd., Vancouver. Revel in circus skills and theatrical inventions. It’s hilarity and dexterity, with a few magic tricks and a daredevil teddy bear. For families with kids ages 3-12.

11 am-12 pm Field Games at Battle Ground Community Library, 1207 SE 8th Way, Battle Ground. Join us for field games with Kristin Krasko of RIPPED for Kids. Event will take place outside, so come dressed to play. For ages 5-16. 11 am-1 pm

Paradise of Samoa Polynesian Dance Troupe at Vancouver Community Library, 901 C St., Vancouver. Enjoy colorful and original dances highlighting Hawaii (Hula), Samoa (Siva), Tahiti, New Zealand, and other islands in the Pacific. Everyone will have a chance to participate during the interactive dance. For families with kids ages 3-12. 2:30-3:30 pm A Silly Show with Angel Ocasio at Cascade Park Community Library, 600 NE 136th Ave., Vancouver. A silly, wacky and zany comedy show. Delight in Angel’s amazing talents – physical comedy, jokes, songs, circus-type skills, juggling, object balancing and magic. Includes audience participation. For families with kids ages 3-12. 1:30-2:30 pm

Have your next party here!

With three affordable party packages to choose from, let Mountain View Ice Arena take the worry and hassle out of planning your next birthday party!

MVIA Skating Academy offers all year round group lessons for all ages and abilities!

Public Sessions: Mon-Fri: 2:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Fri: 7:40 - 9:40 p.m.

Sat: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

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Rock Your Community at Vancouver Community Library, 901 C St., Vancouver. Let’s spread some joy around Vancouver. We’ll be decorating rocks with bright colors and unique designs to hide in the library or community. Don’t want to decorate rocks? You’re encouraged to design your own project with the supplies at hand.

For ages 9-14. 1:30-2:30 pm

Check website for details, schedules and coupons

14313 SE Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver (360) 896 8700 www.mtviewice.com

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