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FEATURE ARTICLES

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Catching Zzz's Teens, sleep and school

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Adverse Childhood Experiences: Prevention and Resilience ACEs Action Alliance raises community awareness and understanding about childhood adversity and trauma

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Editor’s Notes

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The New Domesticity Teaching kids the value in doing something kind for someone else

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Renaissance Dad A dad comes to terms with his daughter's tweenhood . . . and her newfound interest in boys

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EDITOR'S NOTES

Resilience is a Superpower Ask anyone who works with youth and they’ll tell you one of the hardest parts of the gig is knowing that some of the kids in your care are experiencing heartbreaking challenges at home—and the feeling that you are powerless to change it. Extreme and provable circumstances may open a way to intervene, but often the best we can do for kids who are struggling at home is to love, accept and build trust with them when they’re not at home. Teachers, church leaders, counselors, coaches, school faculty— all of these roles provide daily opportunities to mentor youth and make a big difference in their lives. Even kids whose home lives are financially secure and free of abuse may face big obstacles that know no class such as mental and physical health challenges, learning disabilities, social drama and instability . . . the list goes on and on.

But in some cases, these very challenges have the power to strengthen kids’ resolve to succeed, and to deepen their sense of social responsibility and stewardship. What makes the difference between youth whose challenges break them, and those whose hardships make them? Many factors are involved, and each case is unique, but most success comes down to resilience.

Psychology Today defines resilience as “that ineffable quality that allows some people to be knocked down by life and come back at least as strong as before,” and states that, “There’s growing evidence that the elements of resilience can be cultivated.” The trick then, for us as parents, teachers and mentors of children, is to mitigate the shame of failure and instead foster growth that can come from it. The words we speak, the love we express and the support we extend can encourage kids to cultivate the skill of resilience. And sometimes, their lives may depend on it.

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THE NEW DOMESTICITY

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The lawn shot up well past our shins, but we were blissfully ignorant of the work that lay before us. Our friends would soon be moving in down the street, and we had concocted a grand plan: we would mow their lawn before they arrived! With remarkable ambition, we steered our dad’s push-mower down the street. The jolly, whirring blades echoed from the pavement, announcing our scheme to the neighborhood. Yet when we reached our verdant destination, we quickly realized that our tiny bodies could hardly wield such a machine through even a manicured lawn, much less a veritable jungle.

Undaunted, we sought out some neighbor friends. Could we please borrow their gas-powered mower? We were determined.

Soon we were up and running, forcing the noisy mower up and down aisle after aisle of grass. My brother, sister, and I took turns, delighted with the plan to welcome our friends. As I recall, the finished product was less than satisfactory, even in the eyes of a 10-year-old. Yet we were still proud. And our friends? I’m sure they noticed the uneven lines, the irregular sprouts of greenery . . . and the final, inevitable stretch where we ran out of gas. Literally. But, dear friends that they were, they were absolutely delighted by our gesture.

I wish I could remember more details of our adventure, but the facts that do stand out in my mind tell a greater story. They tell of my parents’ teaching, a teaching which invited my siblings and me to consider the things we might do for others. They tell of the freedom my siblings and I were given: a freedom to do big, hard things, even though the adults in our lives could undoubtedly foresee a less-than-perfect outcome. And, in a sweet way, this story was still a story of success. Looking back with adult eyes, I’m keenly aware that we didn’t surprise our friends with a beautiful lawn. But they sure did feel loved and welcomed by the three

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little ragamuffins with mile-wide grins and grass-stained knees.

As we approach the halfway point of summer, it’s likely that the kiddos in our homes—especially those who are temporarily bereft of the blessed routine of school—are getting just a little bit . . . b-o-r-e-d. Here is an opportunity to invite our children to think beyond the threat of ennui; here is an opportunity to invite our children to think of the big and even hard things they might do for others. With modeling from parents, paired with timely, practical suggestions, our children will gain the tools they need to discover ways in which they might help those around them. As always, I appreciate the subtle words of advice dispensed by many classic works of children’s literature. Reading them aloud to our kids is a very simple, practical way to inspire “good deeds” in even our youngest children, and perhaps even ourselves.

In the area of service, especially, well-chosen books invite our child to step into the world of other children and see a host of possibilities. Through Betsy, for example, Maud Hart Lovelace portrays the beauty of helping a sibling. “[Betsy] came downstairs Saturday morning with red eyes . . . Remembering all the precepts about doing something kind for someone else when you’re feeling down in the mouth, [Betsy] offered to help Margaret dye Easter eggs.”

In “Jack and Jill,” by Louisa May Alcott, we read of the industrious children who learn to take pleasure in homey tasks, and in so doing, become a blessing to others. “[Merry] watered her flowers, dusted the furniture, and laid the fire ready for kindling; and, when all was done, she stood a minute to enjoy the pleasant room, full of spring sunshine, fresh air, and exquisite order. It seemed to give her heart for more distasteful labors, and she fell to work at the pies as cheerfully as if she liked it.”

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The enterprising Bastable children of “The Story of the Treasure Seekers” by Edith Nesbit, the likewise resourceful Melendy children of “The Saturdays” by Elizabeth Enright, and the seafaring Walker children of Arthur Ransome’s “Swallows and Amazons” series remind readers that siblings really can have all sorts of fun with one another, treating each other with respect while embarking on lively, wholesome adventures that celebrate childhood, promote creativity, and provide opportunities to better the world around them. And let’s not forget our animal friends! The wisdom of “Winnie the Pooh” is legendary, and children are naturally drawn to “Corduroy,” “Little Bear,” and “Curious George.”

Let these and other literary gems fill your kids’ minds with possibilities this summer, give helpful hints and suggestions when appropriate, and find delight in the innocent, hope-filled gifts of childhood . . . even if it means crooked grass and perpetually stained knees.

Julianna Lawson and her husband Jamie make their home in Vancouver with their four children, ages 13 to 21. When not mowing lawns, Julianna can be found curled up with a good book and cream-and-sugar laced cup of tea.

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RENAISSANCE DAD

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By Perry P. Perkins To those of you who may have noticed my suddenly graying hair, facial twitches, and rapid weight loss, I want to ease your minds and let you know that I am not dying of some horrible disease. It’s just that my daughter is becoming a “tween.”

For us dads, this is a time of unspeakable horror and confusion.

Suddenly, a child who once insisted upon sharing her used gum with us, and happily streaked naked through Home Depot, now wouldn’t share her personal thoughts with us if she were being waterboarded at GITMO (and, trust me on this, guys . . . you’d rather be waterboarded than hear about them).

The conversations, cartoons, and “dad jokes” that, for the last decade or so, you’ve enjoyed together suddenly become “lame.” That brief shining period in which you and your 8-yearold daughter shared the same mental and maturity level comes

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screeching to an inglorious end. One minute, you’re the coolest, handsomest, funniest guy in her life . . . and the next, you’re a total Melvin, a white-socks-and-Crocs-wearing source of unending embarrassment and non-stop eye rolling.

The LEGO bricks, crayons, and Happy Meal toys (don’t judge me) disappear into the “lame” category, and suddenly her room is littered with makeup, “teen” magazines, odd bits of clothing and strange female paraphernalia that we refuse to acknowledge.

But, worst of all—worse than the eye-rolling, the Oscar-worthy sighs of martyrdom, the shrieks of unintelligible outrage, and the “Do Not Enter . . . Ever!” signs on bedroom doors . . .

Yes, worse than all of that, your daughter is suddenly possessed with the insane notion that, not only do boys exist, but that they are actually human, and therefore worthy of acknowledgement.

I guess I’m just old fashioned. And, by “old fashioned” I mean that I’m beginning to believe that those medieval fathers who locked their daughters up in high towers and kept crocodiles in the moat, might have had a pretty good bead on things. continued on page 12

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Renaissance Dad: A Boy Like Me (cont'd) continued from page 10

You see, I know young boys. I was a young boy.

Understand, I consider myself to have been one of the good ones.

I was raised to be a polite, respectful, and well-spoken Southern boy. But I distinctly remember how the mythical anatomical mysteries of the opposite gender where the single, inexhaustible, obsessive focus of our every waking thought, conversation, and shoddily-crafted lie, whether in junior high football practice or church choir rehearsal.

So, is it any wonder that I view boys with a level of suspicion and distrust typically reserved for Mafia sit-downs and TSA agents?

No, boys don’t fool me for a minute. Satan was a boy . . . and look what happened the first time Eve’s daddy turned his back!

I’m not falling for it.

As if it isn’t bad enough that I have these gangly, shifty-eyed enemies at my gate—in pants hanging around their knees, wearing stocking caps in August for God’s sake—I have a daughter bent on being a co-conspirator, industriously running an underground railroad of doofuses past my defenses, freely communicating with the infidels, and leaving me no choice but to

crouch in the bushes wearing camo face-paint and clutching my power-sprayer like a middle-aged Rambo with chronic sciatica.

Oh, and how dare I casually mention to a boy, who comes slinking and sniffing, Gollum-like, to my door, that I have several highpowered rifles, a back-hoe, and no fear of returning to prison. God forbid that I try to “bond” with this pre-pubescent Casanova, lest I suddenly “ruin her life.”

It just happens too fast. I close my eyes (well, one eye) and remember her, my sweet little girl still in diapers, jumping in and out of the community pool in an adorable two-piece pink swimsuit, laughing and splashing with the other little girls and boys in the neighborhood.

Now, the thought of her doing that makes my left arm go numb.

Honestly, I don’t know what happened. I remember when she was my little buddy, the president of my fan club, and we agreed wholeheartedly that boys, all boys, were the epitome of total yuckiness, ridiculous poopy-heads rating somewhere between big hairy spiders and eye-boogers. We had an understanding in those days.

It was a golden age.

The sad truth is, dads: time marches on, even when it’s marching across our hearts.

Our little girls become tweens, who become teens, who become w-w-women, and there’s nothing we can do about it. It’s the circle of life and, despite our wishes, it’s inevitable. They grow up.

I know that I must face reality, accept that my baby isn’t a baby anymore, and learn to cope with the fact that one of these days, my little princess will bring home a boy like me.

And when she does, trust me, I’ll be waiting in the bushes . . . on my back-hoe.

Perry P. Perkins is a third-generation chef, award-winning writer, and culinary instructor. He lives with his family in Longview, and operates the MY KITCHEN Outreach Program, for at-risk and under-served youth. His writing has appeared in numerous publications, including sixteen “Chicken Soup for the Soul” anthologies. He is also a recurring guest-chef on AM Northwest. More of Perry’s work can be found on Amazon at www.perryperkinsbooks.com, and his cooking blog at www.chefperryperkins.com.

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Feature: Catching Zzz’s: Teens, Sleep and School

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Parents know what a

challenge it can be to wake their teenager up for high school. Trying to get them to bed at a decent hour can be just as difficult, if not more so. Unfortunately, parents and teens are working against Mother Nature on this matter. The circadian rhythm is a biological process which regulates a person’s natural sleep and wake cycle. It helps our bodies coordinate when to sleep according to daylight hours. However, shortly after puberty, a teenager’s circadian rhythm will begin to switch, turning them into night owls. “In teenagers, the circadian rhythm starts drifting later.

Bedtime will start drifting later and they will want to sleep in later.” says Andrew Hong, MD, sleep medicine physician at Vancouver Clinic. This often presents a challenge to teens who are trying to focus during their first period classes.

Teens, Sleep z’s: and School

every day. Fort Vancouver has the most bus routes of any high school in Vancouver School District. As a result, some students must be at the bus stop more than a full hour before the first bell at 7:25 a.m. If they miss the bus, it can mean a student may not make it to school for the day at all. Attendance is low during first period, which means that most of the failing grades and incompletes Hallenbeck gives out are in her first period. “I can’t give them a grade in physical education if

Kim Hallenbeck, a P.E. teacher at Fort Vancouver High School Center for International Studies, sees this challenge

they are not performing the task in person that is set by the standard we are trying to achieve in class.”

Evergreen School District is just one district of many in the United States that are adapting their schedules as a result of recent dramatic research on teenagers’ need for sleep. The ideal amount of sleep for teenagers is between 8-10 hours.

Unfortunately, surveys have shown that only 32 percent of teenagers in high school achieve this. A 2014 study by the University of Minnesota found that at least 60 percent of high school students were able to receive a minimum of eight hours of sleep per night when school began no earlier than 8:30 a.m. This study, funded by the Center for Disease Control, also noted that students who got less than eight hours of sleep per night, “reported significantly higher depression symptoms, greater use of caffeine, and are at greater risk for making poor choices for substance use.” One the other hand, students who continued on page 16

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Feature: Catching Zzz’s: Teens, Sleep and School (cont'd) continued from page 14

did get at least eight hours of sleep had higher scores in core subjects and on national achievement tests. Additionally, car crashes for drivers ages 16-18 were reduced by 70 percent when schools began later. Noting these findings, Evergreen Public Schools moved most high schools within the district from a 7:45 a.m. start time to 8:40 a.m. starting with the 2016-17 school year.

It makes sense that schools would be incentivized to change schedules in exchange for higher grades, better attendance, and fewer car crashes; but truly, the most important factor is to improve students’ health. “Lack of sleep can impact teenager development in several ways including cognition, behavior and mood,” continues Dr. Hong. “Lack of sleep has been shown to affect brain development and recent studies have shown how important our REM sleep is for memory consolidation. We also know that the risk of obesity is increased with poor sleep. With the potential health issues associated with obesity, doing all we can to prevent this from happening early in life is essential.”

Even when a student’s school begins before 8:30 a.m., there are many things they can do to ensure they get enough sleep. Practicing good sleep hygiene is more than just turning in early, it’s about helping the body and brain know when it’s bedtime. Having a routine is essential.

Avoiding caffeine and waking up at the same time each day, including weekends, is recommended, as is creating a quiet, dark, relaxing space for sleep. Unplugging from screens is also important. Teens may find that putting their phones and other devices away an hour before bed to be difficult, but it can be done! Maddie Klock, daughter of Vancouver Family Magazine editor Nikki Klock, is a 16-year-old student for whom sleep is a priority. This is how she describes her bedtime routine: “I shut my phone off or put it away at around 9 p.m. Then I brush my teeth and take my makeup off and other hygiene things.

Then sometimes I might watch an episode or two of a show with my sister. I try to get to bed before 10 p.m. every night except weekends and I almost always succeed.”

She notes that shutting down her phone at night eliminates her distractions, making it

easier to shut down her body. Since she attends an early morning religious class before school starts, and sometimes has to go to bed later than normal due to working late at her part-time job, she appreciates that this bedtime routine makes it easier for her to get up most mornings.

Derek Garrison, principal at Heritage High School has seen the positive changes in students since Evergreen Public Schools adjusted the bell schedule.

“Many [students] are better fed and better rested than they used to be,” he says. “I think this feels especially true during the winter when literal daylight is a factor.”

Even though most students enjoy sleeping in, a surprising number are choosing to come early for the “zero period” which now begins at 7:30 a.m., instead of 6:30 a.m. With graduation requirements allowing for fewer elective classes than in the past, the early morning period offers sports development, performing arts, and leadership opportunities. “[In] those classes, we’ve seen unprecedented growth.” says Garrison. “The companion piece to this is the FAST program (Free After School Tutoring) which [makes sure continued on next page

Lack of sleep can impact teenager development in several ways including cognition, behavior and mood.

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that] those who need the extra time to stay on track are getting the support they need after the final bell.” Adding more hours to the high school day was not the intention of delaying high school bell schedules; but, the added flexibility is helpful for the most involved students. Garrison acknowledges that high achieving students need rest too.

“While none of these interventions have created a 25th hour, they have provided supports for all students and families to get the most out of the high school experience . . . I actually think being busy is one of the greatest things a kid learns in high school.”

Each student and family will have to decide how much “busy” they can handle.

However, Dr. Hong reiterates that sleep should not be a sacrifice we make in order to reach a goal. “We need to start thinking about sleep the way we think about nutrition and exercise. All three are essential to maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

The problem is we live in a society that

sometimes views lack of sleep as a normal consequence of working hard, something successful people do to get ahead. The vast majority of us do much better and are overall more productive with adequate amounts of sleep. We also tend to think that we can make up for lost sleep, but that only works to a point. Instead we should see quality sleep as something essential to each day. We wouldn’t think that eating healthy only once a week would be enough, so we need to start treating sleep the same way.”

Sarah Mortensen recently completed her degree in marriage and family studies and works for Vancouver Public School as a paraeducator. When Sarah is not reading to her kids or students, she is probably in her backyard taking care of her vegetable garden.

She also enjoys hiking, hot chocolate, and dressing up for Halloween. She lives in Vancouver with her husband, son and daughter.

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Feature: Adverse Childhood Experiences: Prevention and Resilience

Adverse Childhood Experiences:

Prevention and Resilience

By Brooke Strickland

By first grade,

Clark County resident Grace* had experienced physical, sexual, and emotional abuse. Her mom and dad were young, not ready to be parents, and both struggled with drug and alcohol addiction. Experiencing shame and humiliation at home and in the community became the norm for her each day.

When her father left when she was just under two years old, things didn’t get better. “The tricky part was that much of these adverse experiences continued until I left home at 18,” she says. “So, when we talk about adverse childhood experiences, we are not talking about singular events most times. We are talking about a permeation of violence and chaos that lives with us daily as little people.” Grace explains that her grandparents served as protectors and a few teachers along the way helped bring her out of the fire.

She shares, “If not for those wonderful people in my life, I never would have seen any value in myself or projected any meaningful contributions that I could make as an adult. For whatever reason, they were not only able to see something in me that I could not, but they also reminded me that there was a lot of good in the world.”

Grace’s childhood experiences were difficult, but unfortunately, not uncommon. According to 2018’s State of Our Children and Families Report, published by Support for Early Learning and Families (SELF) and Southwest Washington Early Learning Regional Coalition (SWEL), one in six children under the age of 4 is living in poverty in Southwest Washington, 14 percent of people in our area are considered food insecure, and approximately 170 households with children under 18 are homeless. These economic situations often produce additional trauma such as abuse and neglect. Kids and young adults living this reality often face circumstances that

When we talk about adverse childhood experiences, we are not talking about singular events most times. We are talking about a permeation of violence and chaos that lives with us daily as little people. are beyond their years and they’re forced to cope in whatever ways they know how, either good or bad. ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) Action Alliance was formed to address these kinds of traumas in the Southwest Washington community. It’s a crosssector community collaborative in Clark County that works to raise community awareness and understanding about childhood adversity.

Promoting Resilience ACEs Action Alliance was founded in 2015 and now includes 60 organizations and 200 individuals across a variety of sectors ranging from healthcare, government, business, youth organizations, and faith communities. The organization fosters efforts to build resilience in children and families, meaning they work to give families the tools they need to be healthy and hopeful

*Name has been changed

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after bad things occur. The Alliance also encourages and supports organizations to become trauma informed. Cyndie Meyer, program coordinator for chronic disease prevention at Clark County Public Health, shares that the Alliance is a collaborative community effort aimed at bringing people together to identify and address underlying factors that lead to childhood adversity. Meyer shares, “The Alliance currently operates as a learning collaborative, rather than as a ‘doer’ of specific programs. The Alliance brings awareness to the community and engages community partners to work with each other toward solutions. Our members, including schools, faith communities, juvenile justice, health care providers, mental health, social services, and more, work both collaboratively and independently to implement programs, policies, and approaches to support children, youth, and families.”

Creating Community Awareness Meyer suggests that as community members, we can be actively involved in building resilience and helping prevent adverse childhood experiences. One way is by forming healthy, nurturing relationships with children and youth within our families and neighborhoods. Volunteering to work at an after-school club, leading a youth group, signing up to be a Lunch Buddy at a local school, or even reading to children, are all avenues to support children who may be struggling.

She also explains that advocating for policies that strengthen and support families and children lays the foundation for positive parenting and reversing the cycle of poverty and trauma. These include support for early learning and quality childcare programs, living wages, affordable housing, paid family leave, and flexible work schedules. Meyer goes on to share that attending an ACEs Alliance meeting or bringing in a speaker to present more information on

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this topic to your workplace, church, or a social gathering can help raise awareness.

Seeing Value While bad things happen every day to children and young adults who don’t deserve it, ACEs Action Alliance and partner organizations work hard to create safe environments and teach individuals how to build resilience so when children experience difficult or traumatic things, they know how to identify and manage their emotions in a way that is healthy and life-giving.

Jeremy Houtsma, LMHC is the owner of True North Teen Counseling and works directly with teens who are struggling with depression or anxiety. He says, “While I am not a trauma specialist, I often find that issues of depression and anxiety are wrapped in trauma and abuse. When those issues come forth, I use a traumainformed lens which asks, ‘What happened to you?’ rather than ‘What is wrong with you?’ My advice to teens and kids experiencing trouble at home is to find an adult they trust. It could be a school counselor, a friend’s parents, or a teacher. Let them know what is going on. Don’t be afraid. There are people willing and waiting to help them get out of that situation.”

Grace believes that overcoming difficult childhood circumstances or abuse can happen. However, it takes the support of people who recognize the child’s worth, combined with understanding the value of education. She says, “The best thing a kid can do is start early to develop a circle of people . . . who see their value and

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treat them accordingly. This is a tall order as a kid because the onus should be with the adults around them to make that happen.

Perfect world scenarios rarely exist. And to complicate that, when the chaos is occurring in your home, it’s tough to know who to trust. Find teachers, administrators, lunch personnel . . . people who make you feel good to be in the world and check in with them daily. If you can find just one reason to like school, then it makes the learning part easier. And if you can find just one adult who sees your value, then you will tend to show that value, in small parts and then eventually big parts, of your day. Over time, you will actually start to see it yourself.”

Go to

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for links to resources on preventing child abuse and minimizing trauma to victims and their families from Clark County’s Arthur D. Curtis Children’s Justice Center.

To learn more about ACEs Action Alliance, go to www. acesactionalliance.org or find them on Facebook.

A lifelong resident of the Pacific Northwest, Brooke Strickland is a fulltime freelance writer and social media specialist. She is also the coauthor of “Hooked on Games,” a book about technology and gaming addiction. When taking a break from writing, she can be found reading a historical fiction novel on her front porch swing, trying a new recipe in the kitchen, or spending time with her husband and two kids. Visit her website at brookestrickland.org.

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Feature: Day Trip: Northwest Trek Wildlife Park

DAY TRIP

Photos by JR Klock

By Nikki Klock

Part zoo, part wildlife refuge,

Northwest Trek Wildlife Park in Eatonville is a living homage to the fauna of the Pacific Northwest. A short 2.5-hour drive from Vancouver, and 40 miles east of Olympia, the park is home to over 40 species of animals, all of which are native to the Northwest.

The land, which surrounds Horseshoe Lake, was originally owned

by David T. “Doc” and Connie Hellyer, who built a cabin and lived there for decades, raising three daughters while maintaining a pediatrics practice in nearby Tacoma. After enjoying the property for over 30 years, the Hellyers donated it to Metropolitan Park District of Tacoma with the intent of preserving the wildlife found there. Northwest Trek Wildlife Park opened in summer 1975, introducing a unique feature that sets it apart from traditional zoos: a 435 acre free-roaming area where deer, Roosevelt elk, bison, moose, bighorn sheep, mountain goats, woodland caribou and other species peacefully roam free.

View of Northwest Trek Wildlife Park’s Horseshoe Lake and unique free-roaming area.

Visitors encounter these animals on a 40-minute tram ride through the free-roaming area, included with admission to the park. The ride allows visitors to get up close and personal with the animals, who are apparently unafraid of the familiar trams, and who can be delightfully unpredictable, making each tram ride on subsequent visits to the park a surprise. When my family visited the park in May, we watched from our tram full of fellow passengers as a baby bison ambled next to its mother who appeared to have just given birth. Apart from the animals, views of the meadows, wooded areas, and marshes surrounding Horseshow Lake are remarkable.

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Northwest Trek Wildlife Park’s black bears, Benton and Fern, explore a deliberately “unsafe campsite,” set up by keepers for the park’s Bear Tracks event in May. Human food containers were filled with special treats that the bears receive only rarely but that are good for their diets, so the site was safe for them, and human visitors learned about how to protect their wilderness campsites from similar pillaging.

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animals in large, natural enclosures. Miles of paved walking trails lead visitors on a journey to discover wetland animals, big cats, birds of prey, and canines. But the star species on the day of my family’s visit was the bears.

We visited the park on the same day as a new spring event called Bear Tracks, which featured hands-on activities for families and educational events designed to celebrate the park’s black bears and grizzly bears. Kids enjoyed teddy bear checkups for their plush friends and bear-themed crafts, while amateur naturalists of all ages participated in foraging walks and bear conservation effort education. The grizzly bears weren’t visible for us, but a highlight of our day was watching the park’s black bears, Benton and Fern, explore a deliberately “unsafe campsite,” set up by keepers in the bears’ newly-renovated habitat to show visitors the importance of being bear-aware when outdoors.

Other species currently of particular focus at the park are the eagles, who will soon experience a new world-class habitat called Eagle Passage, with a walk-through exhibit that will bring visitors up close, opening this summer.

For breaks between observing even more animals such as badgers (my kids’ favorite), porcupines, gray wolves, and red

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Within a thickly forested pocket of Northwest Trek Wildlife Park is Zip Wild, a complex of zip line and challenge courses for kids age 6 up to adults-only that is open May-September.

Tickets to this attraction range from $35-$85 per person for non-members. All Zip Wild tickets include admission to Northwest Trek, but park admission does not include admission into Zip Wild.

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foxes playing, kids can romp and play themselves in Kids’ Trek, a playpark encased in tall, mature evergreens. Also especially for kids is the Cheney Family Discovery Center, an indoor home for smaller animals and activities such as puppet theater, puzzles and other hands-on activities.

Northwest Trek Wildlife Park is open daily 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. during the summer from July 1-September 3 (including July 4 and Labor Day). Hours change slightly in September, and from October through mid-March, Northwest Trek is closed on weekdays but open on weekends with the exception of special openings for winter break and some holidays. Go to www.VancouverFamilyMagazine. com for a link to all of the park’s seasonal hours of operation.

Nikki Klock has been the editor of Vancouver Family Magazine since 2006. She loves exploring the Pacific Northwest with her husband and two teenage daughters.

Top left: Kids Trek play area at Northwest Trek Wildlife Park.

Top right: A porcupine at Northwest Trek shows off his spines, which are actually modified hairs coated with thick plates of keratin.

Bottom left and right: A caribou and an American bison enjoy the free-roaming area of Northwest Trek.

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SENIOR MONTH

To celebrate Grandparents’ Day, all seniors age 65 and older receive half off general admission during the month of September at Northwest Trek.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS & ACTIVITIES

Calendar July ‘19

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1 MONDAY

Story walk at Woodland Community Library, 770 Park St, Woodland. Parents and kids!

Read a story, page by page, as you take a walk. Meet at Woodland Community Library.

10-11:30 am

2 TUESDAY

Go Fourth Festival at various locations throughout Longview.

Carnival, live music, food vendors, and more. 5k Fun Run on July 3, parade and fireworks on July 4. 9 am-8 pm Colors of the Jungle at Woodland Community Library, 770 Park St., Woodland. An entertaining and educational experience featuring fifteen different parrot species, including several endangered species and representing four continents.

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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.

Comedy Variety Show at Three Creeks Community Library, 800-C NE Tenney Rd., Vancouver. A wacky and zany show filled with silly antics, magic, and fun sing-a-longs.

Ages 4 and up welcome.

11 am-12 pm Mission Control: Mars Rover Challenge at Ridgefield Community Library, 210 North Main Ave., Ridgefield.

Participants will work together to complete a series of NASA challenges including building a robotic arm, creating a roving science lab and more! All ages are welcome. No experience necessary. 2:30-4:30 pm

3 WEDNESDAY Go Fourth Festival at various locations throughout Longview.

(See July 2) 9 am-8 pm Music and Movement at Vancouver Community Library, 901 C St., Vancouver. Enjoy songs, rhymes, rhythm and

dance in this active program for children ages 0 to 6 and their parents or caregivers.

10:30-11:30 am BJ the Clown at Battle Ground Community Library, 1207 SE 8th Way, Battle Ground. Laugh out loud at this exciting mix of physical comedy, magic, juggling, music, and storytelling.

10:30-11:30 am

4 THURSDAY

The Heroes’ Challenge at Pendleton Woolen Mill, Washougal. Support local military heroes by running or walking the beautiful dike alongside the Columbia River in Washougal. You can also join the “Virtual Team,” then stay for the Patriots BBQ and Concert.

The BBQ is free for participants and $10 for the general public. $10–$20 for entry. For more info visit www.backahero.today.

9-12 pm Go Fourth Festival at various locations throughout Longview.

(See July 2) 9 am-8 pm Clark County’s 4th of July at the Fairgrounds at Clark County Event Center, 17402 NE Delfel Rd., Ridgefield. Battle of the Bands, kids’ activity area, food and drink vendors, raffle prizes and a huge fireworks show. Free admission, $6 parking (cash only). 5-10:30 pm

Vancouver’s Fireworks Spectacular at Fort Vancouver.

Free admission, donations accepted. Gates open at 8 am, but suggested arrival is after 5 pm. Live music, historical tours, and more. Food vendors will be on site, or bring your own food (no alcohol, no BBQ grills). No pets allowed, service animals welcome. 5-10:30 pm

5 FRIDAY

Summer Celebration on the Waterfront, at Columbia Way and Esther Street, Vancouver.

Enjoy live music, on-site food trucks, and more! Stick around and watch “Mary Poppins Returns” on the big screen at dusk. Bring blankets and lawn chairs. 6-11 pm

6 SATURDAY

Garage and Vintage Sale at Clark County Event Center, 17402 NE Delfel Rd., Ridgefield.

Community sale with over 500 indoor booths, each set up and run by its own seller. Shoppers can shop hundreds of sales in one location, including vintage, antiques, new and used items, and everything in between.

8 am-4 pm Homecoming and Spudder Festival in downtown Ridgefield.

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A wacky and zany show filled with silly antics, magic, and fun sing-a-longs. Ages 4 and up welcome. 11 am-12 pm Golly-ology with Rhys Thomas at Ridgefield Community Library, 210 North Main Ave., Ridgefield. Rhys Thomas is a former Smithsonian artist-in-residence who takes juggling beyond physics to explore archaeology, chemistry, mathematics and other sciences.

Come to laugh and learn!

2:30-3:30 pm

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Columbia Tech Center Sunday Sounds at Columbia Tech Center Park, SE Sequoia Cir. at SE Tech Center Dr., Vancouver.

A Sunday concert series in east Vancouver. Enjoy food provided by a variety of local food vendors or bring your own pre-prepared food (BBQs and alcohol are not allowed). 6-8 pm

9 TUESDAY

Steve’s Creature Feature at Union Ridge Elementary School, 330 N 5th Ave., Ridgefield. Steve goes beyond the scope of TV’s exciting wildlife programs with a live intimate look at some of the world’s most fascinating creatures. 2:30-3:30 pm

10 WEDNESDAY Music and Movement at Vancouver Community Library, 901 C St., Vancouver (See July 3) 10:30-11:30 am

The Henrik Bothe Circus Library at La Center Community Library, 1411 NE Lockwood Creek Rd., La Center. The funniest library circus to rock the Pacific NW! Henrik will amaze you with his physical comedy and juggling skills. Presented for ages 3-12 and their families.

10:30-11:30 am Steve’s Creature Feature at Battle Ground Community Library, 1207 SE 8th Way, Battle Ground. Steve goes beyond the scope of TV’s exciting wildlife programs with a live intimate look at some of the world’s most fascinating creatures.

10:30 am-11:30 am Science in the Park at Esther Short Park, Vancouver. A special learning treat awaiting families who enjoy Vancouver’s Noon Concert Series. Prior to and during every Noon Concert, visit the Water Resources Education Center’s Science in the Park booth where children can try hands-on crafts and experiments, all designed for fun and learning about water, nature and the environment.

11 am-1 pm Noon Rhythms Concerts at Esther Short Park, Vancouver.

Bring your friends and family down to Esther Short Park on

Wednesdays throughout July and August, grab a spot on the lawn and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere and sounds of summer. Enjoy food provided by a variety of local vendors or bring your own pre-prepared food (BBQs and alcohol are not allowed at Esther Short Park).

12-1 pm Steve’s Creature Feature at Washougal Community Library, 1661 C St., Washougal. Steve goes beyond the scope of TV’s exciting wildlife programs with a live intimate look at some of the world’s most fascinating creatures. 2-3 pm

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Reading in the Wild, at the Water Resources Education Center, 4600 SE Columbia Way, Vancouver. A free outdoor reading series for kids, ages 3-6. The program connects fun stories with nature activities. Sit under a tree, listen to a story, then roam around the garden to play with plants, rocks, water or critters in the dirt. Please note: Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian during these activities. 10-11 am The Reptile Man at Three Creeks Community Library 800-C NE Tenney Rd., Vancouver. Learn about each reptile as you see them up close.

Rich calls for volunteers to hold the people-friendly reptiles during the presentation. Ages 4 and up. 11 am-12 pm

Comedy Variety Show at Cascade Park Community Library, 600 NE 136th Ave., Vancouver. A wacky and zany show filled with silly antics, magic, and fun sing-a-longs.

Ages 4 and up welcome.

11 am-12 pm Comedy Kids Magic at Vancouver Community Library, 901 C St., Vancouver. Don’t miss Mr. Fantastic and his hilarious space magic show. This fast paced and highly interactive magic show is filled with “howdid-that-just-happen” tricks as the audience explores a universe of stories. 3-4 pm Riverview Six to Sunset Concerts at Esther Short Park, Vancouver. Celebrate summer while listening to fantastic bands play the sun down. Enjoy food provided by a variety of local vendors or bring your own preprepared food (BBQs are not allowed at Esther Short Park).

6-8 pm

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Ventriloquism and Story Telling at Washougal Community Library, 1661 C St., Washougal. Join Lucy and Friends for this special storytime with puppets and storytelling.

10:30-11:30 am Movies in the Park: “Aquaman” at Endeavour Park, NE Angelo Dr. and Four Seasons Lane, Vancouver.

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13 SATURDAY

Saturday in the Park Pride at Esther Short Park, Vancouver.

Entertainment and supportive connections for the LGBTQ community in SW Washington.

9 am-5:30 pm Southwest Washington Health Fair at 40et8 Boxcar and Chateau Rooms, 7607 NE 26th Ave., Vancouver.

Annual fundraising event that helps connect our community with local health and safety resources, all while raising money for scholarships for Nurse’s Training. 10 am-3 pm Garden of Arts at Shorty’s Garden Center, 10006 SE Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver.

Celebration of local artists, including live music, raffle prizes and more. 11 am-6 pm Second Saturday at the Water Center: Wildflowers and Pollinators at the Water Resources Education Center, 4600 SE Columbia Way, Vancouver. Learn about insects, birds, and mammals that pollinate crops and wild plants during this interactive Second Saturday. 1-3 pm

14 SUNDAY

Columbia Tech Center Sunday Sounds. (See July 7) 6-8 pm

16 TUESDAY

Family Nature Day at Kiwanis Camp Wa-Ri-Ki, 17051 Washougal River Rd., Washougal. A walk with Forest School, art in nature as well as Wolf Ways educational organization, Smokey Bear and more. There will be a full lunch and nature based sensory friendly activities for all ages and abilities. Admission $5-10.

10 am-3 pm Ritual Azteca Huitzilopochtli Dancing at Woodland Community Library, 770 Park St., Woodland. Relive the ancient practices of the indigenous peoples of Anáhuac.

Embrace the new and the old, recognizing both indigenous and Christian ancestors, who created a tradition of prayer and humility through music and dance.

10:30-11:30 am Comedy and Stunt Show at Three Creeks Community Library, 800-C NE Tenney Rd., Vancouver. This hip, energetic show is action packed with humor and incredible skills.

Ages 6 and up. 11 am-12 pm BJ the Clown at Union Ridge Elementary School, 330 N 5th Ave., Ridgefield. Laugh out loud at this exciting mix of physical comedy, magic, juggling, music, and storytelling. 2:30-3:30 pm

Laugh out loud at this exciting mix of physical comedy, magic, juggling, music, and storytelling.

10:30-11:30 am

blend of interactive magic, clean comedy, and ridiculous stunts to the library’s Summer Reading Program. 11 am-12 pm

Eric Ode at Battle Ground Community Library, 1207 SE 8th Way, Battle Ground. Music, stories, poetry! Rock out at the library and have a blast making music together at this highparticipation music, story, and poetry-stuffed concert.

10:30-11:30 am

Science Circus at Cascade Park Community Library, 600 NE 136th Ave., Vancouver. Rhys Thomas entertains with tons of tricks, and the irresistible force of levity. 11 am-12 pm

Music and Movement at Vancouver Community Library, 901 C St., Vancouver. (See July 3) 10:30-11:30 am Science in the Park at Esther Short Park, Vancouver. (See July 10) 11 am-1 pm Noon Rhythms Concerts at Esther Short Park. (See July 10) 12-1 pm Comedy Kids Magic at Washougal Community Center, 1681 C St., Washougal. Don’t miss Mr. Fantastic and his hilarious space magic show.

This fast paced and highly interactive magic show is filled with “how-did-that-just-happen” tricks as the audience explores a universe of stories. 2-3 pm

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Movies in the Park: “SpiderMan: Into the Spider-Verse” at Fruit Valley Park, 3200 Fruit Valley Rd., Vancouver. Premovie activities start at 7 pm.

Movies start at dusk (exact time will vary due to weather conditions). A few vendors will have snacks and nonalcoholic beverages available for purchase. Visitors are also encouraged to bring their own pre-prepared food and picnic fare. 7-11 pm

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18 THURSDAY

Reading in the Wild, at the Water Resources Education Center, 4600 SE Columbia Way, Vancouver. (See July 11) 10-11 am Out of This World Magic Show at Three Creeks Community Library, 800-C NE Tenney Rd., Vancouver. Jeff Evans brings his

Mission Control: Mars Rover Challenge at Vancouver Community Library, 901 C St., Vancouver. Participants will work

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Riverview Six to Sunset Concerts at Esther Short Park, Vancouver. (See July 11) 6-8 pm

Golly-ology with Rhys Thomas at Vancouver Mall Library, 8700 NE Vancouver Mall Dr., Vancouver. Rhys Thomas is a former Smithsonian artist-in-residence who takes juggling beyond physics to explore archaeology, chemistry, mathematics and other sciences.

Come to laugh and learn!

11 am-12 pm

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Garden of Arts at Shorty’s Garden Center, 10006 SE Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver. (See July 13) 12-5 pm

8th Birthday with an out of this world Milky Way Ice Cream Party! Decorate your own ice cream planet with chocolate sauce rings, starry sprinkles, and whipped cream clouds. Free books for children who attend.

1-4 pm

Shorty's Garden Center hosts Garden of Arts, a nonprofit event celebrating creativity and talent with all proceeds benefiting Second Chance Companions.

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Day 1 & 2: Thursday and Friday KID (Keiki) WORKSHOPS Day 1: Thursday PA’INA (Party) - Free, all ages Day 2: Friday HULA COMPETITION - Free Day 3 & 4: Saturday HO`IKE & HAWAIIAN FESTIVAL Vendors, cultural actvities, shave ice and more - Free Day: 4 Sunday AUNTY DEVA 5K ALOHA FUN RUN (Keiki/Kids 1212 and under runrun free with adult registration) (Keiki/kids age and under free with adult registration)

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All ages are welcome. No experience necessary. 2-4 pm

21 SUNDAY

Columbia Tech Center Sunday Sounds. (See July 7) 6-8 pm

22 MONDAY

Mission Control: Mars Rover Challenge at La Center Community Library, 1411 NE Lockwood Creek Rd., La Center.

Participants will work together to complete a series of NASA challenges including building a robotic arm, creating a roving science lab and more! All ages are welcome. No experience necessary. 1-3 pm

23 TUESDAY

Science Circus at Woodland Community Library, 770 Park St., Woodland. Rhys Thomas entertains with tons of tricks, and the irresistible force of levity.

10:30-11:30 am Magical Ventriloquist at Three Creeks Community Library, 800C NE Tenney Rd., Vancouver.

Vikki uses ventriloquism, magic, and audience participation to delight audiences young and old alike. 11 am-12 pm

Music and Movement at Vancouver Community Library, 901 C St., Vancouver. (See July 3) 10:30-11:30 am

Ritual Azteca Huitzilopochtli Dancing Battle Ground Community Library, 1207 SE 8th Way, Battle Ground. Relive the ancient practices of the indigenous peoples of Anáhuac.

Embrace the new and the old, recognizing both indigenous and Christian ancestors, who created a tradition of prayer and humility through music and dance.

10:30-11:30 am Science in the Park at Esther Short Park, Vancouver. (See July 10) 11 am-1 pm Noon Rhythms Concerts at Esther Short Park. (See July 10) 12-1 pm Steve’s Creature Feature at Hazel Dell Elementary School, 511 NE Anderson St., Vancouver. Steve goes beyond the scope of TV’s exciting wildlife programs with a live intimate look at some of the world’s most fascinating creatures. 1-2 pm Gumboot Dance at Washougal Community Library, 1661 C St., Washougal. Experience South African mine workers through storytelling, vocal sound and Gumboot Dance. The performance includes the history of South African men, who left

their homeland to work in the mines in Johannesburg. 2-3 pm Steve’s Creature Feature at Three Creeks Community Library, 800-C NE Tenney Rd., Vancouver. Steve goes beyond the scope of TV’s exciting wildlife programs with a live intimate look at some of the world’s most fascinating creatures. 6:30-7:30 pm

25 THURSDAY 4 Days of Aloha Ho ‘Ike and Hawaiian Festival at Esther Short Park, Vancouver.

Cultural workshops, a 5k, hula competitions, and more! For more information go to www. hawaiianfestivalpnw.com.

Reading in the Wild, at the Water Resources Education Center, 4600 SE Columbia Way, Vancouver. (See July 11) 10-11 am Steve’s Creature Feature at Cascade Park Community Library, 600 NE 136th Ave., Vancouver. Steve goes beyond the scope of TV’s exciting wildlife programs with a live intimate look at some of the world’s most fascinating creatures. 11 am-12 pm Riverview Six to Sunset Concerts at Esther Short Park, Vancouver. (See July 11) 6-8 pm

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4 Days of Aloha Ho ‘Ike and Hawaiian Festival at Esther Short Park, Vancouver.

Cultural workshops, a 5k, hula competitions, and more! For more information go to www. hawaiianfestivalpnw.com.

Movies in the Park: “Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom” at Columbia Tech Center Park, SE Sequoia Cir. at SE Tech Center Dr., Vancouver. Pre-movie activities start at 7 pm.

Movies start at dusk (exact time will vary due to weather conditions). A few vendors will have snacks and non-

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Where can you find scaly creatures, juggling, magic, science, humor, culture, storytelling and more this summer? At your local FVRL library branch!

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alcoholic beverages available for purchase. Visitors are also encouraged to bring their own pre-prepared food and picnic fare.7-11 pm

27 SATURDAY 4 Days of Aloha Ho ‘Ike and Hawaiian Festival at Esther Short Park, Vancouver.

Cultural workshops, a 5k, hula competitions, and more! For more information go to www. hawaiianfestivalpnw.com.

Family Nature Days at Columbia Springs, 12208 SE Evergreen Hwy, Vancouver.

Start at the Visitor Center for maps, information and activities.

Choose your own adventure around our forests from there with volunteer led activities, games and Guided Walks at 11:00 am and 1:00 pm.

10 am-2 pm Volcano Exploration Days at Mount St. Helens Science and Learning Center, 19000 Spirit Lake Hwy, Toutle. Have a blast at Mount St. Helens! Join at the Science and Learning Center for a day of activities, crafts, guided hikes, and more as we learn about the geology, ecology, and history of our favorite volcano.

These events are drop-in and open to the public, and explorers of all ages are welcome to join.

11 am-4 pm Mission Control: Mars Rover Challenge at Cascade Park Community Library 600 NE 136th Ave., Vancouver.

Participants will work together to complete a series of NASA challenges including building a robotic arm, creating a roving science lab and more! All ages are welcome. No experience necessary. 2-4 pm Steve’s Creature Feature at Community United Methodist Church, 1410 S Hillhurst Rd., Ridgefield. Steve goes beyond the scope of TV’s exciting wildlife programs with a live intimate look at some of the world’s most fascinating creatures.

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4 Days of Aloha Ho ‘Ike and Hawaiian Festival at Esther Short Park, Vancouver.

Cultural workshops, a 5k, hula competitions, and more! For more information go to www. hawaiianfestivalpnw.com.

Columbia Tech Center Sunday Sounds. (See July 7) 6-8 pm

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BJ the Clown at Three Creeks Community Library, 800-C NE Tenney Rd., Vancouver. Laugh out loud at this exciting mix of physical comedy, magic, juggling, music, and storytelling.

11 am-12 pm

Science in the Park at Esther Short Park, Vancouver. (See July 10) 11 am-1 pm Noon Rhythms Concerts at Esther Short Park. (See July 10) 12-1 pm Christopher Leebrick Storytelling at Washougal Community Center, 1681 C St., Washougal. The universe is full of stories! Fasten your seat belt, strap on your imagination and prepare to blast off. 2-3 pm OMSI React-O-Blast at Vancouver Community Library, 901 C St., Vancouver. OMSI comes to you with vivid experiments of the predictable (and unpredictable) reactions of matter. 6-7 pm

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Music and Movement at Vancouver Community Library, 901 C St., Vancouver. (See July 3) 10:30-11:30 am

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Events 4 Days of Aloha..............................................29 Family Fun Fest..............................................31 Journey Theater.............................................25 Vancouver Parks and Rec..........................3, 32 FVRL..............................................................15

Financial WA529..............................................................7

Fitness Mountain View Ice Arena..................................9 Naydenov Gymnastics...................................23

Health Adventure Dental............................................25 Barnick Chiropractic.......................................15 Child and Adolescent Clinic..............................2 Evergreen Pediatrics......................................17 The Modern Orthodontist.................................3 Priority Life Chiropractic and Massage...........27 Storybook Dental..............................................9 Vancouver Clinic...............................................5 Vancouver Vision Clinic..................................11

Legal Schauermann, Thayer, Jacobs, Staples & Edwards PS...................................19

Retail Kazoodles.........................................................2 Vancouver Mall...............................................15

Schools & Education EOCF................................................................3 ESD 112.........................................................13 The Gan Jewish Preschool..............................2 King’s Way Christian Schools.........................21 Naydenov Gymnastics...................................23 Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School...............5

Resources EOCF................................................................3 ESD 112.........................................................13 Home Buyer's Seminar...................................11 Teen-Aid.........................................................15 WA529..............................................................7

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SUMMER MUSIC FREE CONCERTS

RIVERVIEW SIX TO SUNSET CONCERTS Thursdays | 6-8 p.m.

Esther Short Park

West 6th & Columbia streets

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NOON RHYTHMS CONCERTS Wednesdays | 12-1 p.m.

Esther Short Park West 6th & Columbia streets

SUNDAY SOUNDS CONCERTS presented by

Sundays | 6-8 p.m.

Columbia Tech Center Park

SE Sequoia Circle at SE Tech Center Drive

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Hit Machine

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Prom Date Mixtape

JULY 25

Stone in Love

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Hit Factory featuring Patrick Lamb

AUG 8

Life During Wartime

AUG 15

Super Diamond

JULY 10

Vancouver Pops Orchestra

JULY 17

Misty Mamas

JULY 24

Fox & Bones

JULY 31

Jujuba

AUG 7

The Cabin Project

AUG 14

Dina y los Rumberos

JULY 7

Five Guys Named Moe

JULY 14

The Beatniks

JULY 21

Dancehall Days

JULY 28

Hit Machine

AUG 4

My Happy Pill

AUG 11

Precious Byrd