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contents

March ‘17

FEATURE ARTICLES

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Banking on Cord Blood Discover the life saving potential of cord blood storage

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Placenta Encapsulation Postpartum moms find relief in an ancient Chinese practice

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Spring Break Camp Guide Local camp options for ages 5 through teen

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Editor’s Notes

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The New Domesticity Celebrating Childhood

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Wander Woman Source Climbing Center

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EDITOR'S NOTES

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Crying and Laughing — Together At Vancouver Family Magazine, we

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the best support and resource we can share together as parents is simply suffering (and sometimes laughing) together. Advice for

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THE NEW DOMESTICITY

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By Julianna Lawson

I was 29 and tired.

Our four children were small, night feedings were a relentless reality, and I’d grown accustomed to wearing that distinct smear of moisture that invariably finds its way to a mother’s shoulder. This explains the unexpected sensation that hit me as we drove down Prune Hill one afternoon. Our minivan, filled with car seats, Trader Joe’s stickers, and the essence of Burgerville, passed a home draped with pink banners bearing joyful tidings: “It’s a girl!” My gut reaction? “Those people must be so tired right now!”

Although not spoken aloud, my reaction startled me. Since when did a precious new life elicit such feelings? I quickly told myself to snap out of it. And, indeed, once I had a few good nights’ sleep, I did snap out of it and again found my way to rejoice in the life that daily bubbled around me in the form of four little humans. I was reminded of James M. Barrie’s words in “Peter Pan,” “When the first baby laughed for the first time, its laugh broke into a thousand pieces, and they all went skipping about, and that was the beginning of fairies.”

This was how I truly wanted to view my children. Long nights, yes, but love and laughter, too. Fretting and fussing, yes, but fairy frolics, too. Sniffling and scraping, yes, but singing and skipping, too. And I learned, as a mother inevitably learns, that it is both the joys and the sorrows that more fully shape the incomparable experience of motherhood.

Although we live in an age that generally celebrates childhood, we are not far removed from an era that was less tolerant of childish behaviors. In her book, “A Tune for the Towpath,” Jane Flory writes of the schoolmaster’s rather traditional attitude toward his pupils in 1850 Pennsylvania: “Mr. Conway believed firmly that children should be seen and not heard.”

This attitude still subtly influences today’s thinking from time to time, and we may find ourselves viewing children as an inconvenience

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or interruption. How do we overcome this mentality? How do we assure our children that they are a source of joy and delight in our homes? Perhaps we need to go back to the ABCs of childhood. is for Adjust Parenthood is life altering. Yet we often burden ourselves with unrealistic, Pinterest-like expectations, which can lead to feelings of guilt and frustration. Make adjustments, both mentally and physically, as your family grows. For example, adjust your cleaning expectations with a baby in the house. Your home won’t be spotless. And that is truly OK. Give yourself smaller goals, and pat yourself on the back when you’re able to unload the dishwasher or take a shower before dinner. Do you have a toddler? Simplify your schedule. Avoid cramming the calendar. Allow your time to slow down. Sit on the floor with your child and just be together when he stacks blocks or she asks for a book to be read again (and again). Look into your child’s eyes and savor the moment.

When it’s naptime for the little ones, put your own feet up for a few minutes, too. Don’t view “slow” as a limitation, but a blessing. is for Be the Parent Although we make many adjustments with children in the home, avoid the temptation to allow the child to manipulate and call the shots. Be the parent in your home. Set boundaries for your child, disciplining with love and consistency. H.C. Trumbull wrote “Hints on Child Training” in 1890, and his approach to discipline is just as relevant today: “Turn to the child in loving gentleness…and tell him tenderly of a better way than that which he is pursuing, urging him to a wiser, nobler choice…. A child ought to know what are to be the legitimate consequences of his chosen action…and then be privileged to choose accordingly.” is for Celebrate April Turner, a Lactation Support Volunteer with PeaceHealth, shares a hospital tradition that celebrates human life. Every time a child is born, harp music is played over the intercom. The gentle

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strains always bring a smile to Turner’s face, and those around her, too, light up and say, “Oh! Another baby has been born!” Similarly, we can find ways to celebrate the lives of the children in our homes.

Let them know you’re thinking about them by tucking a note in their lunch box or posting sticky notes on the mirror. Make a batch of cookies to celebrate special moments, such as helping a friend or studying hard for a test. Keep a notebook open on the kitchen counter and jot down the fun things your kids say and do. Sing songs, rub backs, whisper secrets, and read stories at bedtime, celebrating the little lives with which you’ve been blessed.

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Wander Woman

EXPLORING HIDDEN GEMS oF SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON

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healthy bones, were literally in each others’ hands. The teacher’s solemn reminder echoed in my mind, “Gravity always works.”

I took my boys and a friend to the class one Wednesday night, and I think we all experienced love at first sight. The kids each eyed the massive walls excitedly, itching to get started. I was impressed with the friendly staff, who took safety and training seriously, but also made the class and climbing a lot of fun.

Laura, 14, said not to worry if you’re coming in with no experience. “There are different levels so people can climb to the best of their ability. I didn’t have to know much about climbing beforehand at all.

They explain everything to you.”

For about 90 minutes the kids learned about their equipment, how to perform safety checks, which knots to tie, how to belay, and which commands to use. For the remaining 30 minutes, they got to climb under the supervision of the teacher.

I won’t lie. I was a little nervous watching my boys belay each other. Their lives, or at least the safety of their whole and

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I’m happy to report that everyone climbed safely, due in large part to the thorough training and encouragement from the staff.

There are lots of different climbing routes for every different skill level, as well as bouldering and lead climbing walls for the more advanced climbers. Upstairs is the Kid’s Mezzanine where a fun slide rewards young climbers who reach the top of a 10-12 foot wall. Our group of beginners, however, focused on the rope walls. continued on page 12

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Photo credit: Afton Nelson

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An excellent way to start is with Climb 201, a two-hour class for new climbers 12-years-old and up. Along with the $49 cost of the class, you get one week of unlimited climbing, so you can return often and really nail down your skills.

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Maybe you’ve passed Source Climbing Center’s impressive three-story building on 12th and Main Street in downtown Vancouver and seen the lime green climbing walls, visible through the tall windows. Like me, maybe you thought rock climbing looked like fun but were unsure how to get started.

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Wander Woman: The Source Climbing Center (cont’d)

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One of the features of the rope wall was an auto belay. This allowed people to climb independently. Jonah, also 14, shared, “I really like the auto belay because there’s no reason to be nervous about being dropped by your belayer. When you’re tired you can just jump out and it lowers you automatically. It feels safer and you don’t have to tie any knots. Just a simple check before you start.”

And Isaac chimed in, “They use a lot of fun tricks to help you remember things and some of them were pretty funny.”

While the auto belay was reassuring, he also like the two-person climbing method, reflecting, “Regular belay did have some advantages. You can use the command “take” for your belayer to let you rest during a climb. Also, you don’t go down as fast.”

Source Climbing Center has been a vibrant part of downtown Vancouver for five years and is definitely worth checking out. The staff made us feel welcome and helped us discover a new sport that we can all enjoy together.

While the Climb 201 class was for kids 12 years and up, kids of any age can climb the rope walls. However, children 8 years and under need direct adult supervision, while kids 9 through 13 require an adult in the facility while they climb. We enjoyed watching tiny little kids scramble up walls faster than their taller counterparts.

Even if you aren’t sure if you’ll like climbing, it’s worth trying. Isaac, age 12, said, “before I learned how to climb, I didn’t think it would be super fun. I thought it would be boring and repetitive. But it’s a fun challenge and you can try and do better than you did last time. It’s hard, but it’s not so hard that you can’t do it.

I’m pretty sure he’s referring to the figure eight, follow-through knot, which looked complicated until the instructor explained that tying it is just like choking an alien and poking him in the eye.

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Feature: Banking on Cord Blood

BANKING ON

Cord Blood

by Christa Melnyk Hines

When Jessica Hahn, 26, was just nine years old, she was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a type of bone cancer.

While chemotherapy attacked her cancer, the treatment bankrupted her bone marrow. Umbilical cord blood from a donor replaced her dying marrow with new, healthy, bone marrow, and ultimately, saved her life.

A baby’s umbilical cord blood contains a rich supply of potentially life-saving stem cells that can treat leukemia, lymphoma and many other critical medical conditions. Uncertain of the future, but put off by the cost, many parents wrestle with the decision to bank their baby’s cord blood. More often, however, the umbilical cord is discarded. Those choosing storage have the option of private or public banking.

Private Banking

Private banks advise parents to pay to store their baby’s cord blood as a sort of insurance should a child develop a life-threatening diagnosis that could be treated with her own, perfectly-matched stem cells. Private banking may not be a practical option for many families since it’s expensive, costing over $2,000 for the initial processing and around $125 annually after that.

The American Academy of Pediatrics, which generally recommends donating cord blood unless a family member suffers from a medical condition that could benefit from a cord blood transplant, says the likelihood of your child ever needing her own cord blood is low, estimating the chances at one in 1,000 to one in 200,000.

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Still, some families aren’t willing to take any chances. Kathy Kartchner, a Felida mom of four children, ages 15, 12, 11 and 6, lost her brother to leukemia and her sister to multiple myeloma within three years of one another. With her family’s high predisposition to blood cancers, Kartchner chose to bank her three oldest children’s cord blood. She and her husband opted against banking their fourth child’s cord blood after consulting with genetics doctors. “Since we have our three other children’s blood banked, as well as the many currently banked and recorded in the database around the world, it was their opinion that we should be safe with not banking our fourth,” Kartchner says. “We’re hoping we never have to see, though!”

Public Banking

Although it’s safe, confidential and free to donate cord blood to a public bank, few hospitals offer the service due to the expense of creating and maintaining a cord blood donor program. Since beginning its program in 2009, Oregon Health and Science University Hospital (OHSU) in Portland has received an overwhelming response from mothers, collecting more than 1,600 umbilical cord blood donations. “This program provides a service for women to donate what is often considered ‘medical waste’ to be used as a life-saving transplant for critically ill patients with various cancers and blood disorders,” says Madeleine TusonTurner, ND, MS, program coordinator for the Oregon Cord Blood Donation Program at OHSU.

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Feature: Banking on Cord Blood (cont’d)

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Kari Sneed learned about the donation program through her doctor when she was pregnant with her daughter Sofie and felt like the decision was a no-brainer. “All I could think was that if the tables were turned, and we were the ones who needed stem cells, I would want Sofie to have the opportunity to have the best life she could.”

How is it collected?

Capturing cord blood is a painless, completely elective process following the birth of the baby. After the cord is clamped and cut, doctors use a needle to collect the blood. The unit is then tested and processed in a stem cell processing laboratory to determine if enough stem cells exist to make it viable for transplant. If not, the unit will be used for research. “Either way, patients can be confident that their child’s cord blood goes toward saving lives,” Tuson-Turner says.

What is the criteria?

Expectant mothers interested in donating cord blood should complete the full screening paperwork and speak with their healthcare provider to ensure preparations can be made to collect the donation when their baby is delivered. “Expectant mothers can also sign up to donate when they arrive at OHSU to deliver,” Tuson-Turner says.

Donations are screened for blood-borne illnesses to prevent transmission during transplant. They are then sent to regional public cord blood banks, which match children and adults around the world awaiting a stem cell transplant.

Donations from minorities are especially needed.

“A mother’s decision to donate her child’s umbilical cord blood saved my life,” Hahn says. “You never know who will need our help so it is good to save such a precious thing as cord blood with its potential to save lives instead of letting it go to waste.”

To learn more about cord blood banking, contact the National Marrow Donor Program at www.marrow.org. Whether considering public or private banking, consult with your physician to determine the best options for you and your family.

Freelance writer, Christa Melnyk Hines, and her husband are the parents of two active boys. She is the author of “Confidently Connected: A Mom’s Guide to a Satisfying Social Life.”

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Feature: Placenta Encapsulation (cont’d)

PLACENTA

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By Davi Nabors

Moms of newborns are some of the toughest people on the planet. And for those who may doubt, here’s proof.

After giving birth to the baby(ies) with whom she’s shared her entire body for over 9 months, a mother endures a hormonal, physical and emotional metamorphosis of epic proportions. To complicate matters, this transformation occurs during a period of sleep deprivation, thanks to aroundthe-clock feedings and care taking of the precious yet entirely dependent newborn.

That alone is evidence enough for me.

But let’s not forget the demands on the lactating mother, whose body works nonstop to produce her infant’s first and most perfect source of nutrition.

It’s no wonder that low energy, baby blues, postpartum depression, and challenges with milk supply are common struggles that many new moms face. To combat these challenges, mothers have traditionally sought rest, healthy food, and support from friends, family and healthcare providers. But more recently, some moms are adding a less conventional method to their postpartum care. They are following the ancient Chinese practice of ingesting their placenta (also known as afterbirth).

While the initial thought of consuming the placenta is shocking to many people, placenta encapsulation, a more modern technique of preparing it for consumption, is gaining momentum in the United States.

Placenta encapsulation is the process by which the placenta is dehydrated, ground, and placed into vitamin-sized capsules.

(Flavoring, like mint or grape, can also be added to help reduce the ick factor).

Depending upon the size of the placenta and the specialist providing the service, roughly 100-150 capsules are typically produced. And while some mothers choose to prepare these on their own, local specialists trained in encapsulation can help to ensure the quality and safety of the product.

Learning about the potential benefits of eating placenta has also helped to reduce the shock value and convince moms to give it a try.

Why eat the placenta?

“The placenta is where the hormones of pregnancy are held, and when it comes out

after birth, moms can experience a drastic hormonal loss and imbalance leading to the weepies, baby blues or worse, postpartum depression,” explains Sherilee Valenta, a Certified Placenta Specialist, IPPA, and Certified Doula, AAHCC with Baby Nest Birth Services in Vancouver.

“Placenta encapsulation helps to balance the hormones lost after birth, so the mother decreases the hormones slowly and doesn’t experience the drastic drop in hormone. This really helps moms feel more grounded and balanced, and helps provide a much more positive postpartum for her and her baby.”

Currently, there are few scientific studies on the benefits of consuming the placenta. However, positive, word of mouth testimonies continue to spread.

“Although we look forward to more scientific studies, we really value the anecdotal evidence from the many women that have experienced the real benefits from placenta encapsulation,” shares Valenta. “We hear daily how moms feel more balanced, calm and able to handle continued on page 20

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the first weeks of motherhood that are typically so draining and difficult. They describe that if they skipped pills that day, they begin to feel emotional or fatigued.”

Valenta continues, “The most common benefits of placenta encapsulation that moms report are balanced emotions, reduction of postpartum depression, increased milk supply and increased energy. A lot of our clients are second/ third time moms, who have experienced postpartum depression before; and they are so scared to experience that again, that they will do anything, even something as crazy as taking placenta pills! We have encapsulated over 300 placentas and not one client has reported postpartum depression, and over 95 percent of the moms have experienced positive benefits from the pills.”

What are the risks?

According to Valenta, “There are no specific risks to consuming the placenta.

Some women are very sensitive to the hormone and need to take a low dose so they don’t feel jittery (like they’ve had too much coffee). We help each client with a personalized dosage and are always available for questions or guidance in their postpartum.”

With regard to handling and preparation of the placenta, steps should be taken to avoid risk of contamination and spoilage. Valenta cautions, “Since placenta encapsulators are dealing with biohazard materials, it is imperative for the protocol and equipment to be properly handled or there could be risk for cross contamination. For this reason, we believe that encapsulation should only

We hear daily how moms feel more balanced, calm and able to handle the first weeks of motherhood that are typically so draining and difficult.

be done by a Certified Placenta Specialist to ensure the safety of each client. At Baby Nest we clear all medicines used in pregnancy, have completed a blood borne pathogens training, and are IPPA and OSHA certified. And we give clear communication to each client on how to keep placenta safe after birth so it doesn’t spoil.”

A Leap Ahead to Menopause Because the placenta is naturally full of a woman’s own hormones, it is believed that there are additional benefits to taking it during menopause. In order to preserve it for many years down the road, tinctures can be made by placing a small piece of placenta into high grade alcohol. Small drops of the solution can then be used years later to help reduce hot flashes, hair loss and overall hormonal balance. The tincture is made at the same time as the capsules, just after the baby’s birth.

The Choice is Yours To some, placenta consumption seems so bizarre, so animalistic. (After all, most mammals instinctively eat their placenta immediately after the birth of their young.)

For these moms, it’s something so

unusual, that considering it for themselves is unimaginable.

But to others, placenta encapsulation has been a complete game changer in the days, weeks and months of postpartum life. These are the moms who truly believe that this unconventional practice has allowed them to enjoy motherhood more fully, heal more quickly, and rest more soundly.

Either way, moms may find relief in just knowing that there’s another option to help them through one of the most physically and emotionally demanding times of their life. And, no matter which course is chosen, one fact still remains. Moms of newborns are truly amazing people.

Davi Nabors is honored to be mom to two teenage boys, assistant editor of Vancouver Family Magazine, and an encourager of other mothers. She offers parenting tips and encouragement on her blog at www. triparenting.com.

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Camp Hope of SW Washington Location: 12800 Roper Rd., Battle Ground, WA 98604 Phone Number: 360-901-8527 Ages: 10-18 Days/Times: March–November, 3rd Saturday, 9:30 am-4 pm Cost: $25.00/scholarships available Description: Join us for a great time on the third Saturday of every month March through November. Past campers leave very positive comments about how much fun they had – learning about plants and wildlife, exploring nature, hiking, caving, building fires, skipping rocks, roasting marshmallows, creating art and a wide range of other activities.

At Camp Hope, connections are made, skills are learned, nature is explored, and kids leave feeling encouraged by the interactions with other students and the caring adults.

Sky Zone Trampoline Park Spring Break SkyCamp Location: 5000 E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Vancouver, WA 98661 Phone Number: 360-989-3300 Ages: Ages 6-12

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Days/Times: Monday-Friday (April 4-8), Half Day (8:30 am-12:30 pm), Full Day (8:30 am-5:00 pm) Cost: Half Day - $35/day or $150/week; Full Day - $49/day or $220/week Description: Sky Zone Vancouver is one of the premier family fun destinations in Clark County with almost 32,000 square feet of fun for your kids.

Our camp includes Jump Time at Sky Zone with access to Freestyle Jump, Foam Zone, SkySlam, SkyHoops and Dodgeball. Games and fun activities planned for each day of the week. All Campers get a slice of pizza and drink each day (additional snacks available for purchase). One pair of SkySocks included in price. Register online (www. skyzone.com/vancouver), by phone (360-989-3300), or in person.

SPARK Youth Day Camp Location: Firstenburg Community Center, 700 N.E.136th Ave., Vancouver Phone Number: 360-487-7001 ext 8 Ages: 5 ½-10 Days/Times: Monday-Friday (April 3-7) Cost: $161 city resident, $184 non-city resident continued on page 24

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Description: Have your child connect with nature and their day camp friends in a fun and creative way with Vancouver Parks and Recreation Youth Day Camps! During camp kids will engage in recreational activities, games, sports, rock climbing, swimming. Our field trip on Wednesday field trip is to Skyzone Trampoline and Friday to JJ Jump Extreme in Clackamas. Structured camp activities are from 9am-4:30 pm. Parents may drop off as early as 7:30 am and pick up by 6 pm.

FCC Spring Teen Camp at Firstenburg Location: Firstenburg Community Center, 700 N.E.136th Ave., Vancouver Phone Number: 360-487-7100 or 360-487-7001 Ages: 11-15 Days/Times: Monday –Friday (April 3-7) Cost: $165 city resident, $187 non-city resident

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Description: Our spring break version will get you ready for summer fun!

There is no lack of activity in this exciting camp, which includes swimming, rock wall, sports, team building and two exciting field trips.

Parents may drop off as early as 7:30 am and pick up by 5:30 pm.

Spring Adventures Youth Day Camp Location: Marshall Community Center, 1009 E. McLoughlin Blvd., Vancouver, WA Phone Number: 360-487-7100 or 360-487-7001 Ages: 6-10 Days/Times: Monday-Friday (April 3-7) Cost: $161 city resident, $184 non-city resident Description: Campers will learn teamwork and decision-making skills Crafts, sports, games, playground time, reading and field trips to Clackamas Aquatic Park and Safari Sam’s.

Structured activities are 9 am-4 pm,

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but parents may drop off as early as 7 am and pick up by 5:30 pm.

Portland Children’s Museum Spring Break Camp 2017 Location: 4015 SW Canyon Road, Portland, OR 97221 Phone Number: 503-223-6500 Ages: 4-6 Days/Times: March 27-31, 8:30 am2:30 pm Cost: $250 (non-member); $212 (member) Description: Enjoy a Spring Break full of imagination and wonder! Portland Children’s Museum Spring Break Camp connects children with their inner artists and investigators. Explorations in drawing, painting, printmaking, clay, and natural materials will combine with the outdoors, and our current exhibit XOXO: An Exhibit About Love & Forgiveness, for a week of creativity and playful inquiry. Come join the fun!

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XOXO: An Exhibit about Love and Forgiveness at Portland Children’s Museum, 4015 SW Canyon Rd., Portland. Share, listen, connect, ask, and learn about feelings and emotions.

Through facial expressions, words, movement, art making and other hands-on activities, children and caregivers will have the opportunity to explore a variety of activities designed to help them understand, appreciate, and express their emotions. Cost is $10.75. Daily through March 14.

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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.

Boomerang Kids’ Story and Craft Time at 808 Main St., Vancouver. Free stories, fun and activities in Boomerang’s awesome indoor kids’ play area.

10-11 am Guest Storyteller Carol Ann Mason at Ridgefield Community Library, 210 N Main Ave., Ridgefield. Hear the stories of Oscar Owl and Henry Hedgehog during preschool story time.

10:30-11:00 am Read to the Dog 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 Brick Builders at Washougal Community Library, 1661 C St., Washougal. For those who love to create with LEGO® bricks. For kids 5 through tweens. 2-3 pm Crafternoon at Kazoodles Toys, 13503 SE Mill Plain Blvd., #B-3, Vancouver. Pop in each week between 3 and 5 pm and get crafty with Ms. Leah. This week’s craft: Origami Crowns.

Ages 5 and up (or 3 and up with adult helper). $2 per child. 3-5 pm STEAM Powered Minds- I Want Candy Science at The Mall Library Connection, 8700 NE Vancouver Mall Dr., Ste. 285, Vancouver. Does candy float?

Does it dance? Have you ever seen a heart catapult? Explore the mysteries of candy science.

For kids 5-9 years. 4-5 pm

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Preschool Storytime at the Mall Library Connection, 8700 NE Vancouver Mall Dr., Ste., 285, Vancouver. Lions and tigers and bears, oh my. Stories and music and fun, oh my. For children 3-6

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9:15-9:45 am

3 FRIDAY

2017 Washington State Horse Expo at the Clark County Event Center, 17402 NE Delfel Rd., Ridgefield. This expo is for everyone from horse owners looking for training tips or the most current information to care for your horse, to someone who just loves horses. Each day will include: – Demonstrations featuring nationally ranked clinicians – Meet the Clinician in the presentation pen – Educational seminars in the classroom – Mountain Trail Course in the Dr. Jack Giesy Equestrian Arena – Entertaining performances by talented horses and riders – Special activities for children – Marketplace with over 100 vendors – Food concessions See wastatehorseexpo.com for more details.

Portland Children’s Museum Free First Friday at 4015 SW Canyon Rd., Portland. 4-8 pm

Vancouver Downtown Association First Friday.

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Enjoy demonstrations, mountain trail course, educational seminars, performances and more at the 2017 Washington State Horse Expo.

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4 SATURDAY

11th Annual Children’s Festival at Vancouver Mall, 8700 NE Vancouver Mall Dr., Vancouver.

Free family event with live dance and vocal performances, free face painting and balloon art, prizes, games, crafts, activities, and more. 10 am-3 pm 2017 Washington State Horse Expo at the Clark County Event Center, 17402 NE Delfel Rd., Ridgefield. (See Mar. 3) Car Safety Seat Checkup at Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center, 2211 NE 139th St., Vancouver. A certified Child Passenger Safety Technician will teach parents and caregivers how to use their child’s car safety seat properly, including harnessing and installation.

Drop by during posted hours.

Please bring the car safety seat instructions and your vehicle owner’s manual. Each car safety seat check takes about 40 minutes. Call 503-413-4005 for more information. Free.

9 am-12 pm First Saturday at Ridgefield Community Library, 210 N Main Ave., Ridgefield. Come to the library for activities, crafts, and fun. Ages 3-12. 10 am-2 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, the Flight Simulator lab, vertical wind tunnel, a gliderbuilding 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 Lab Rats at Vancouver Community Library, 901 C St., Vancouver. Looking for an awesome challenge? Lab Rats meets weekly to dig into science mysteries, creatively solve engineering problems, and experiment with new and exciting art projects. For ages 7-12.

2-3 pm Oregon Children’s Theater presents: Flora and Ulysses at Winningstad Theatre, 1111 SW Broadway, Portland. This world premiere is based on the bestselling book by Kate DiCamillo, and it’s written by John Glore and directed by Marcella Crowson.

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Voted “Best of Clark County” in “Outdoor Family Fun” in 2015.

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

Rejuvenating Your Landscape at Battle Ground Community Library, 1207 SE 8th Way, Battle Ground. Don’t love your home landscape? Not sure how to incorporate new features?

A Master Gardener will share simple, effective techniques to help homeowners with project ideas and features to begin their ideal home landscape.

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2017 Washington State Horse Expo at the Clark County Event Center, 17402 NE Delfel Rd., Ridgefield. (See Mar. 3) Oregon Children’s Theater presents: Flora and Ulysses at Winningstad Theatre, 1111 SW Broadway, Portland. (See Mar. 4) 11 am and 2 pm

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All Ages Storytime at Camas Public Library, 625 NE 4th Ave., Camas. This storytime is held upstairs in the meeting rooms.

10:30 and 11:30 am

8 WEDNESDAY Boomerang Kids’ Story and Craft Time at 808 Main St., Vancouver. (See Mar. 1) 10-11 am

Read to the Dog at Camas Public Library, 625 NE 4th Ave., Camas. (See Mar. 1) 2-3 pm

Brick Builders at Washougal Community Library, 1661 C St., Washougal. Up for a challenge?

Join us the second Wednesday of every month for a special theme to test your skills. Snacks provided on challenge days, while you share your creation with the group. 2-3 pm Read to the Dogs at Vancouver Community Library, 901 C St., Vancouver. Dogs are great listeners. Come in and read to a furry friend. Call the same day to reserve a spot or drop in and sign up for a time. Program is great for 5-12 year olds. 3-5 pm Crafternoon at Kazoodles Toys, 13503 SE Mill Plain Blvd., #B-3, Vancouver. This week’s craft: Thumb Pianos: Make a fun musical instrument. Ages 6 and up (3 and up with adult helper). $2 per child. 3-5 pm Kids Book Group: Kid Lit at Three Creeks Community Library, 800-C NE Tenney Rd., Vancouver. Are you 6-9 years old? Do you enjoy being read to or reading on your own? Do you, and a grown up, like to talk about books? Join us to read a different new book each month. For this

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Preschool Storytime at the Mall Library Connection, 8700 NE Vancouver Mall Dr., Ste 285, Vancouver. (See Mar. 2) 9:15-9:45 am #VancouverVolunTEEN at Water Resources Education Center, 4600 SE Columbia Way, Vancouver. A community service effort inspiring Clark County teens ages 14 -19 to give back their time, earn volunteer requirements for graduation and meet new people. Volunteers will meet at Water Resources Education Center. RSVP in advance or simply show up on the day of the event. Volunteers should dress for the weather and wear long pants and closed-toe shoes. Youth under 18 must bring a signed City of Vancouver/ Clark County Minor Consent Form. Questions? Contact City Volunteer Program, cityvolunteer@cityofvancouver.us or 360-487-8344. 3:30-5:30 pm Asperger / Autism Monthly Parent Support Group at The Arc of Southwest Washington, 6511 Northeast 18th St., Vancouver. This group helps support parents with 6th to 12th grade students on the autism spectrum who spend at least part of the day in a mainstream classroom, homeschooling environment or virtual academy. Open to moms, dads and caregivers. Geared toward those who are wanting a positive place to talk about successes and challenges that they and their children may be facing. Free. 6-7 pm Meaningful Movies Presents: The Homestretch at Cascade Park Community Library, 600 NE 136th Ave., Vancouver.

This documentary follows three homeless teens as they fight to

stay in school, graduate, and build a future. Each of these smart, ambitious teenagers will surprise, inspire, and challenge audiences to rethink stereotypes of homelessness as they work to complete their education while facing the trauma of being alone and abandoned at an early age.

6-8 pm

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Winter STEM Seminar Series in the new STEM Building at Clark College, 1933 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver. Clark College invites the public to come back to school for a series of free lunchtime seminars that explore Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM).

Today’s seminar is Great Gravitational Waves with Dr. Duane Ray, former instructor for Clark College Economic and Community Development.

Open to the public. Light snacks will be available, and guests are welcome to bring their own lunches. Free. 12-1 pm Columbia Dance Presents! at Royal Durst Theatre, VSAA, 3101 Main St., Vancouver. Join us for our annual spring concert featuring excerpts from Don Quixote, a colorful and dazzling classical ballet set to Ludwig Minkus’s vibrant score; plus exciting new works and special guest artists. Tickets: $20 adult, $15 student/senior, and $10 children 12 and under. Visit columbiadance.org/tickets. 7 pm

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St Paddy’s for Kids – Free Family Activity Fair at Luepke Community Center, 1009 E. McLoughlin Blvd., Vancouver.

For more information: www. parksfoundation.us/about/events.

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We’ll ‘dive in’ with activities for the whole family focused on learning about where our water comes from, how communities around the globe get water and how we can all work together to promote clean and plentiful water. Visit www.cityofvancouver.us/ watercenter for more details.

Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Free.

1-3 pm Open Saturday at Pearson Field, 201 E Reserve St., Vancouver.

(See Mar. 4) 1-5 pm Columbia Dance Presents! at Royal Durst Theatre, VSAA, 3101 Main St., Vancouver.

(See Mar. 10) 2 and 7 pm

Oregon Children’s Theater presents: Flora and Ulysses at Winningstad Theatre, 1111 SW Broadway, Portland. (See Mar. 4) 2 and 5 pm Lab Rats at Vancouver Community Library, 901 C St., Vancouver. (See Mar. 4) 2-3 pm Bugs! at Cascade Park Community Library, 600 NE 136th Ave., Vancouver. What’s an entomologist? Come find out from the Bug Chicks. Ages 3 and up. 3-4 pm

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Oregon Children’s Theater presents: Flora and Ulysses at Winningstad Theatre, 1111 SW Broadway, Portland. (See Mar. 4) 11 am and 2 pm

13 MONDAY

Page Turners at Camas Public Library, 625 NE 4th Ave., Camas.

For 4th grade and up, and their parents. How it works: Sign out a copy of the book before the meeting. You both read the book and come to the meeting, and then keep your copy of the book for free. There will also be snacks and an activity. 6:30 pm

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All Ages Storytime at Camas Public Library, 625 NE 4th Ave., Camas. (See Mar. 7) 10:30 and 11:30 Clark County Food Bank Repack Volunteering at Clark County Food Bank, 6502 NE 47th Ave., Vancouver. Volunteers can help sort and repackage food as long as there is food available to be repacked. No prior scheduling is required to volunteer as an individual or small family. Closetoed shoes are recommended for safety. Volunteers must fill out a volunteer registration at www.clarkcountyfoodbank.org/

volunteer and bring it to any regularly scheduled repack.

5:30-8 pm Tween Scene! Where Families Meet to Talk about Books at Three Creeks Community Library 800-C NE Tenney Rd., Vancouver Join a parent/child book discussion group for a friendly, lively discussion on the 2nd Tuesday of each month.

Children ages 9-12 and a parent must attend together, no younger children, please. Refreshments provided. Come to the library to pick up a copy of the “book of the month” which is yours to keep.

6-7 pm

15 WEDNESDAY Boomerang Kids’ Story and Craft Time at 808 Main St., Vancouver. (See Mar. 1) 10-11 am

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Calendar of Events & Activities (cont’d) continued from page 29 Camas. (See Mar. 1) 2-3 pm Brick Builders at Washougal Community Library, 1661 C St., Washougal. (See Mar. 1) 2-3 pm Crafternoon at Kazoodles Toys, 13503 SE Mill Plain Blvd., #B-3, Vancouver. This week’s craft: Rainbow Craft- easy paper rainbow that will add a pop to any drawing. For ages 4 and up (3 and up with adult). $2 per child.

3-5 pm Read to the Dogs for 5-12 Year Olds at Three Creeks Library, 800-C NE Tenney Rd., Vancouver. Improve your reading skills and make a new friend by reading aloud to a therapy dog.

5-7 pm

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Preschool Storytime at the Mall Library Connection, 8700 NE Vancouver Mall Dr., Ste 285, Vancouver. (See Mar. 2) 9:15-9:45 am #VancouverVolunTEEN at Water Resources Education Center, 4600 SE Columbia Way, Vancouver. (See Mar. 9) 3:30-5:30 pm The LEGO Club at Camas Public Library 625 NE 4th Ave., Camas. Third Thursday of each month, enjoy free play and a new Librarian’s Challenge with thousands of LEGO bricks and minifigs. All ages welcome.

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Vancouver Farmers Market in downtown Vancouver. Rain or shine. Come discover fresh and local produce, flowers, plants, baked goods, delicious food, pet treats, and accessories from over 250 vendors. Chat with people who have grown or created your purchase, grab a bite to eat, listen to music, stroll through the park, watch the kids play, and enjoy a wonderful, relaxing day. Pet friendly. 9 am-3 pm Open Saturday at Pearson Field, 201 E Reserve St., Vancouver.

(See Mar. 4) 1-5 pm

Oregon Children’s Theater presents: Flora and Ulysses at Winningstad Theatre, 1111 SW Broadway, Portland. (See Mar. 4) 2 and 5 pm Lab Rats at Vancouver Community Library, 901 C St., Vancouver. (See Mar. 4) 2-3 pm SW WA Tweens and Teens Autism Social Club at The Arc of Southwest Washington, 6511 Northeast 18th St., Vancouver.

This is a fun monthly event focusing on gaming that takes place on the third Saturday of most months. Pizza, snacks, games, fun. $5 per family to cover pizza and beverages. Please bring a snack to share (example: chips, dessert, veggies, fruit).

Questions contact: John Krejcha, 360-601-4678. 6-9 pm

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Vancouver Farmers Market in downtown Vancouver.

(See Mar. 18) 10 am-3 pm Oregon Children’s Theater presents: Flora and Ulysses at Winningstad Theatre, 1111 SW Broadway, Portland. (See Mar. 4) 11 am and 2 pm

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All Ages Storytime at Camas Public Library, 625 NE 4th Ave., Camas. (See Mar. 7) 10:30 and 11:30 Read to the Dog at Ridgefield Community Library, at 210 N Main Ave., Ridgefield. Practice your reading skills and make a new, four-legged friend. Program is intended for children ages 5-9.

Space is limited. Call the library to sign up: 360-906-4770. 6-7 pm

22 WEDNESDAY Boomerang Kids’ Story and Craft Time at 808 Main St., Vancouver. (See Mar. 1) 10-11 am

Read to the Dog at Camas Public Library, 625 NE 4th Ave., Camas. (See Mar. 1) 2-3 pm

Brick Builders at Washougal Community Library, 1661 C St., Washougal. (See Mar. 1) 2-3 pm Crafternoon at Kazoodles Toys, 13503 SE Mill Plain Blvd., #B3, Vancouver. Inventor’s Day - Turn trash into treasure. We’ll brainstorm an adventure and use what we have on hand to try and meet our goal. For ages 6 and up, younger with adult. $2 per child.

3-5 pm Fairy Houses at Woodland Community Center, 782 Park St., Woodland Celebrate spring with us and create your very own fairy house. Supplies provided.

For kids 5-9 years and families.

3:45 pm

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Preschool Storytime at the Mall Library Connection, 8700 NE Vancouver Mall Dr., Ste. 285, Vancouver. (See Mar. 2) 9:15-9:45 am #VancouverVolunTEEN at Water Resources Education Center, 4600 SE Columbia Way, Vancouver. (See Feb. 9) 3:30-5:30 pm The Raising of America: Early Childhood and the Future of Our Nation at Cascade Park Community Library, 600 NE 136th Ave., Vancouver. This is the third of a four-part documentary series that seeks to re-frame the way Americans look at early childhood health and development. 4-6 pm

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Blue Note Café Concert Series at Washburn Performing Arts Center, Washougal High School, 1201 39th St., Washougal.

Since 2003, BNC has featured performances by alumni and community members performing acoustic folk, blues, jazz, and rock music. When the curtain rises, the stage transforms into a darkened nightclub, with two or three dozen student performers seated around candle-lit tables.

They take turns stepping up to the microphones in the spotlight –

soloists, duets, trios or more, student-led and self-motivated performers with something to say, often in the form of original compositions. Interested performers are welcome to audition a week before each show. Contact Mahorney at jen. mahorney@washougalsd.org, or Larson at jessie.larson@ washougalsd.org. $5 for adults, $3 for students and seniors. 7 pm

25 SATURDAY Vancouver Farmers Market in downtown Vancouver.

(See Mar. 18) 9 am-3 pm

Open Saturday at Pearson Field, 201 E Reserve St., Vancouver.

(See Feb. 4) 1-5 pm Lab Rats at Vancouver Community Library, 901 C St., Vancouver. (See Feb. 4) 2-3 pm Oregon Children’s Theater presents: Flora and Ulysses at Winningstad Theatre, 1111 SW Broadway, Portland. (See Mar. 4) 2 and 5 pm

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Couve Clover Run – 3, 7, and 20 miles at 800 Main St., between 8th and 9th Ave. in downtown Vancouver. For more information about this fun, charitable event, visit whyracingevents.com/ event/923/ 9 am Vancouver Farmers Market in downtown Vancouver.

(See Mar. 18) 10 am-3 pm Oregon Children’s Theater presents: Flora and Ulysses at Winningstad Theatre, 1111 SW Broadway, Portland. (See Mar. 4) 11 am and 2 pm

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All Ages Storytime at Camas Public Library, 625 NE 4th Ave., Camas. (See Mar. 7) 10:30 and 11:30

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continued from previous page Vancouver. (See Mar. 1) 10-11 am Read to the Dog at Camas Public Library, 625 NE 4th Ave., Camas. (See Mar. 1) 2-3 pm Brick Builders at Washougal Community Library, 1661 C St., Washougal. (See Mar. 1) 2-3 pm Crafternoon at Kazoodles Toys, 13503 SE Mill Plain Blvd., #B-3, Vancouver. This week’s craft: Wikki Stix Solar System – one of our favorite crafting materials combined with science. $2 per child. 3-5 pm InBeTweens: Arts and Crafts for 8-12 Years at Cascade Park Community Library 600 NE 136th Ave., Vancouver. Join us for different arts and crafts.

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30 THURSDAY Preschool Storytime at the Mall Library Connection, 8700

NE Vancouver Mall Dr., Ste 285, Vancouver. (See Mar. 2) 9:15-9:45 am

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Family Friday Night Game Club at Autism Empowerment Office (within The Arc Family Center), 6511 NE 18th St., Vancouver. A fun monthly event that takes place on the last Friday of most months. It’s a time for kids to play games and hang out and meet other youth. Parents can relax, share information, play games with their kids and/or get support from each other. Club activities are geared toward ages elementary and up. Siblings of all abilities are welcome. Snacks, games, bingo, fun. $5 per family, and please bring a snack (like chips, dessert, veggies, fruit) to share. For more information: www.autismempowerment.org/.

6:30-8:30 pm

advertiser index Camps, Parties & Entertainment Dizzy Castle...................................................19 Kelsey the Face Painting Lady.......................23 Mountain View Ice Arena................................15 YMCA Camp Collins.........................................3

Events Children’s Festival..........................................25

Financial iQ Credit Union.................................................2

Fitness barre3 Felida..................................................15 Mountain View Ice Arena................................15 Naydenov Gymnastics.....................................7

Health Adventure Dental............................................15 Child and Adolescent Clinic..............................2 Deluna Kids Dental...........................................5 Dentistry for Children......................................29 Evergreen Pediatrics......................................11 PeaceHealth Southwest.................................32 Priority Life Chiropractic and Massage.............7 The Vancouver Clinic......................................27 Vancouver Orthodontic Specialists.................13 Vancouver Parks and Recreation.....................3

Legal Schauermann, Thayer, Jacobs, Staples & Edwards PS...................................21

Resources EOCF................................................................5 Home Instead.................................................11

Retail Kazoodles.........................................................7 Pottery Fun.......................................................9 Vancouver Mall.................................................7

Schools ESD112............................................................9 The Gan Jewish Preschool............................11 King’s Way Christian School............................7 Naydenov Gymnastics.....................................7 Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School.............17

Vancouver Vancouver Family Family Magazine Magazine • www.vancouverfamilymagazine.com • www.vancouverfamilymagazine.com • December • March 2016 2017

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Keep your senses sharp Let us help you hear, smell and taste the beautiful things life has to offer by visiting PeaceHealth Medical Group ENT, formerly Ear, Nose and Throat Clinic of the Northwest.

Adult & Pediatric Care n Allergy Care Complete Ear, Nose & Throat Care peacehealth.org/ent