Mt. Hood festival benefits avalanche dogs
Mt. Hood Meadows will hold a fundraiser for the ski resort’s avalanche dog program Saturday, which will be followed by an Earth Day celebration.
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April Coupons & Deals
Have you seen our April issue ? If not, you’re missing out on the coupons and deals below: Sunriver Resort: During the month of April, receive 30 percent off best available summer rates. (Page 2) Learning Palace: Shop the 30th Anniversary Sale through April 22. (Page 11) Green Drop Eco-Friendly Car Care: Take $15 off your next oil change. (Page 13) EcoMaids: A Spring Deep Cleaning for $199. (Page 13) Just Between Friends: Take $1 off the already bargain basement prices at this super resale event. (Page 15) SuperKids Resale: Save big on a host of items for kids and teens at this giant resale event, too! (Page 17) Tidee Didee: Get 1 free week of diaper service with 4 prepaid weeks. (Page 17) Bob’s Red Mill: Buy two Bob’s products at the Mill Store, get one free. (Page 19) Natural Furniture: Mention our ad for 40% off finishing in sustainable Verde during April. (Page 19) Little Smiles Pediatric Dentistry: Get a free initial exam for children under 3. (Page 33) Clogs-n-More: Shop the spring sale event April 7-22. (Page 33) Rose Bowl: Kids bowl free every Saturday from noon to 6 pm, plus .99 cent games on Sunday. (Page 46) Hollywood Bowl: Kids bowl free every Saturday from noon to 6 pm, plus .99 cent games on Sunday. (Page 47) Play Boutique: Get $25 off your next party. (Page 47) Here’s a handy PDF version of the magazine, too, perfect for easy coupon clipping!
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Family Getaway – Garibaldi, Oregon
Jeff Hunter manages the Harborview Inn in Garibaldi, Oregon. He was kind enough to send Portland Family Adventures an invitation to do some crabbing right off the local pier. Since I’ve never… [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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Portland Easter egg hunts and more
Spring is here and Easter is Sunday. Here’s a guide to some of the things you and your kids can do to celebrate around Portland.
We’ve Got a New Look!
If you’ve had a chance to pick up our April issue -– or to read it online -– you might have noticed we’ve updated our look. We’ve got a new logo, a new layout for our Table of Contents, Ages & Stages and regular departments, and a cleaner, fresher design throughout the magazine. What hasn’t changed is our commitment to bringing you interesting and informative parenting-related features, information on local parenting resources and our remarkably comprehensive daily Family Fun Calendar. We’re very proud of the work we do creating the region’s most useful and entertaining parenting magazine, but we’re always looking for ways to be even more useful and informative to our readers. Help us out by letting us know what you think of our recent redesign (it’s a work in progress!) and of the resources we bring you in print and online every month. What do you like (or not like) about the magazine’s new look? What do you like best about our magazine? (What’s most useful and/or most entertaining to you? What sections do you always read?) What would you like to see more of in our print magazine? If you follow us on Twitter , like us on Facebook , receive our enewsletter and/or read our blogs, what do you find most useful about our online postings? What would you like to see more of from us online? And if you’d like to give us any other feedback, feel free to post it below! We appreciate any and all comments. After all, we’re here to make your job as a parent easier, more effective and more fun!
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Mud cancels 50th Alpenrose Easter egg hunt
For the first time in 50 years, Alpenrose Dairy has canceled its Easter egg hunt after record rains.
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Another Spring, Another SOLV Beach Cleanup!
Looking for a fun and meaningful way to wrap up Spring Break? Why not head to the coast for SOLV’s annual Spring Oregon Beach Cleanup , scheduled for March 31 ? As always, thousands of volunteers will gather — regardless of the weather — to help keep Oregon’s beaches clean and eliminate the waste that can be so hazardous to marine wildlife. Events are planned all along the coast on Saturday, March 31, from 10 am to 1 pm. Volunteer coordinators will be onsite to provide a safety orientation and hand out gloves and trash bags. Here are some tips for preparing for the day: * Bring rain gear * Wear sturdy shoes * Bring a bucket or reusable bag to reduce the amount of plastic trash bags used * Bring an old colander to sift the tide lines for bite-sized bits of plastic * Bring a pair of gardening gloves to reduce use of plastic gloves * Bring a reusable water bottle and/or coffee mug * Carpool and use public transportation where possible * Plan ahead and pack a “trash-free” lunch * Avoid Western Snowy Plover habitat. Stay outside roped areas and keep pets leashed. * Steer clear of California sea lions for your safety and the safety of your pets. * Never turn your back to the sea! To find the most convenient SOLV cleanup site for your family, and to register, visit solv.org . Learn more about the SOLV beach cleanup on the SOLV website .
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Shamrock Run in downtown Portland Sunday
More than 30,000 participants were expected for the 34th annual Portland Shamrock Run, scheduled for Sunday
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Spring Break Fun!
Staying in town for Spring Break? Here’s a roundup of area activities for school age kids during the week of March 26-30 to help you make the most of your extra family time! (As always, check our online calendar for more listings every day.) MARCH 26 Spring Break Around the World. Activities and crafts from a different country every day this week. Best for ages 4 to 12. 10 am to 3 pm. Free with museum admission. World Forestry Center Discovery Museum, 4033 SW Canyon Road. 503-228-1367. worldforestry.org . Mad Science. Fire and ice science, including demonstrations, for grades K-8. 11 am. FREE. Tualatin Library, 18878 SW Martinazzi. 503-691-3016. ci.tualatin.or.us . LEGO Lab/Intro to Robotics. Take a day trip to Salem for a special LEGO designing and building event in the morning and a robotics workshop in the afternoon. Both are open to kids between 8 and 12 years old. LEGO Lab is from 9 am to noon; Introduction to Robotics is from 1 to 4 pm. $31/each workshop, member discount. Reservations required. AC Gilbert’s Discovery Village, 116 Marion St. NE, Salem. 503-371-3631. acgilbert.org . (For more activities and attractions in the Salem area, see our Family Resource Guide .) MARCH 27 Very Hungry Caterpillar Collage. Make tissue paper art. 2 to 3:30 pm. FREE. Holgate Library, 7905 SE Holgate Blvd. 503-988-5389. events.multcolib.org . Garden Treasure Hunt. Search for clues in the garden. Dress for the weather. Ages 8 to 12. 1 to 2:30 pm. $6, member discount, reservations required. Leach Botanical Garden, 6704 SE 122d Ave. 503-823-1671. leachgarden.org . Sweater Sleeve Puppets. Make a puppet; materials provided. FREE. 1 to 3 pm. Central Library, 801 SW 10th Ave. 503-988-5235. (Also 1:30-3:30 pm March 31 (reservations required) at Gregory Heights Library, 7921 NE Sandy Blvd. 503-988-5386.) events.multcolib.org . Nature Illustration. Art activity for ages 9 to 14. 10 am to noon. $15, member discount. Reservations required. Leach Botanical Garden, 6704 SE 122d Ave. 503-823-1671. leachgarden.org . A Balancing Act! Learn about the science of balance. FREE. 1 to 3 pm March 27 at Troutdale Library, 2451 SW Cherry Pk RD. 503-988-5355; 3 to 5 pm March 29 (reservations required) at Woodstock Library, 6008 SE 49th Ave. 503-988-5399. events.multcolib.org (search “balancing”). Owls and Other Predators/ Micro Detectives. Take a day trip to Salem to learn about owls, bats, spiders and more in the morning and/or to work with microscopes in the afternoon. Both are designed for kids between 5 and 7 years old. Owls and Other Predators is from 9 am to noon; Micro Detectives is from 1 to 4 pm. $31/each workshop, member discount. Reservations required. AC Gilbert’s Discovery Village, 116 Marion St. NE, Salem. 503-371-3631. acgilbert.org . (For more activities and attractions in the Salem area, see our Family Resource Guide .) MARCH 27 & 28 Preschool Play & Skate. Skate rental, lesson, games and a snack every Tuesday and Wednesday for kids ages 6 and under. 10 to 11:30 am. $5.50 per child ages 1 and older, parents skate or walk on the rink free. Oaks Park, 7805 SE Oaks Park Way. 503-233-5777. oakspark.com . MARCH 27, 28 & 29 Henna for Teens. Learn about henna and get a design. FREE. 2 to 3:30 pm March 27 at Capitol Hill Library, 1073 SW Capitol Hwy. 503-988-5385; 6 to 7:30 pm March 28 at Kenton Library, 8226 N Denver Ave. 503-988-5370; 2 to 3:30 March 29 at Troutdale Library, 2451 SW Cherry Park Rd. 503-988-5355. events.multcolib.org (search “henna”). MARCH 28 Desktop Ballistics. Learn how to make your own desktop catapult to hurl tiny erasers across the room. 3 to 4 pm. FREE, registration required. Hillsboro Main Library, 2850 Brookwood Pkwy. 503-615-6500. evanced.info/hillsboro . Fun with Fiber. Learn about dyes, wool and other fibers and make a project. Ages 6 and older, with grown-up. 1 to 3 pm. $34, member discount, reservations required. AC Gilbert’s Discovery Village, 116 Marion St. NE, Salem. 503-371-3631. acgilbert.org . (For more activities and attractions in the Salem area, see our Family Resource Guide .) Milagros Jamboree. Lorna Miller performs, with help from the audience. Ages 8 and under. 10:30 am every Wed. $3 donation. Milagros Boutique, 5433 NE 30th Ave. 503-493-4141. littlekidsjamboree.com . MARCH 28 & 29 Do You See What I See? Explore the wonders of light. FREE. 2 to 4 pm March 28 at Capitol Hill Library, 10723 SW Capitol Hwy., 503-988-5385; 2 to 4 pm March 29 at Hollywood Library, 4040 NE Tillamook St., 503-988-5391. events.multcolib.org (search “do you see”). MARCH 29 Spring Break Puppets. Dragon Theatre presents The Reluctant Dragon. 2 pm. FREE. Ledding Library, 10660 SE 21st. Ave. Milwaukie. 503-786-7580. milwaukie.lib.or.us . The Bug Chicks. Fun with insects! All ages. 10 to 11:30 am. $8, $24/family of 4 or more. Leach Botanical Garden, 6704 SE 122d Ave. 503-823-1671. leachgarden.org . Science Fiction Fair. Study stars and make aliens. Grades K to 5. 3:30 to 5 pm. FREE. Tualatin Library, 18878 SW Martinazzi. 503-691-3016. ci.tualatin.or.us . Nature Bingo. Take a walk, make a craft, play bingo and more. Dress for the weather. Ages 6 to 10. 1 to 2:30 pm. $6, member discount. Reservations required. Leach Botanical Garden, 6704 SE 122d Ave. 503-823-1671. leachgarden.org . The Clumsy Ballerina. Penny’s Puppets perform. FREE, get tickets 30 minutes prior. 10:30 to 11 am at Hollywood Library, 4040 NE Tillamook St., 503-988-5391; 3 to 3:45 pm at Hillsdale Library, 1525 SW Sunset Blvd., 503-988-5388. events.multcolib.org (search “clumsy”). Dance Party. Rock out, with refreshments. Ages 2 and older. 10 to 11 am. FREE. Tualatin Library, 18878 SW Martinazzi. 503-691-3016. ci.tualatin.or.us . Ice Age Discoveries. Paleontology lab for ages 5 and older, with a grown-up. 1 to 3 pm. $3 plus admission. AC Gilbert’s Discovery Village, 116 Marion St. NE, Salem. 503-371-3631. acgilbert.org . (For more activities and attractions in the Salem area, see our Family Resource Guide .) MARCH 30 Wooden Shoe Tulip Fest OPENS. Over 40 acres of flowers, a play area, pony rides ($5, weekends only), entertainment and more. 9 am to 6 pm March 30 through April 30. $10 car weekends, $5 car M-F. 33814 S Meridian Rd, Woodburn. 503-634-2243. woodenshoe.com . Don’t forget to check our online calendar for more listings, including live theater and activities for younger kids, every day!
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Nuclear Cowboyz – Motocross
I’m giving away 4 tickets (adult or child doesn’t matter) to this motocross stunt show! You’ll need to become a fan on Facebook and leave me a comment saying you want the tickets…. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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March Coupons & Deals
Have you seen the coupons and deals in our March issue ? Here’s what you’ll find: North Clackamas Aquatic Park: Buy one get one Big Surf admission. (Page 41) Hollywood Bowl: Sunday bowling is only 99 cents per game, and kids bowl free every Saturday from noon to 6 pm. (Page 47) Rose Bowl: Sunday bowling is only 99 cents per game, and kids bowl free every Saturday from noon to 6 pm. (Page 46) Play Boutique: Take $25 off your party package. (Page 47) Sylvan Learning: Get a free assessment for your child ($195 value). (Page 21) Bob’s Red Mill: Buy two Bob’s Red Mill products at the Mill Store, get a third one free. (Page 17) Pearl Women’s Center: Free varicose vein screening ($300 value). (Page 19) Little Smiles Pediatric Dentistry: Free initial exam for children under 3. (Page 13) Sprout Pediatric Dentistry: Free exam for children under 3. (Page 15) World of Smiles Pediatric Dentistry: Complimentary dental exam for children under 2. (Page 17) Learning Palace: Take 15 percent off your entire purchase. (Page 32) Tidee Didee: Get one week of diaper service free with four pre-paid weeks. (Page 35) And here’s a handy PDF version of the magazine , perfect for clipping coupons!
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Cooper Spur: A Family Resort
What’s to Love: In my opinion, taking into account all the factors of “family value,” Cooper Spur Mountain Resort (CSMR) is the best option for families looking for a night (or… [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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Families Against Hunger
Oregon now tops the nation in child food insecurity. What can we do to help? In southwest Portland, the annual SW HOPE community food and fundraising drive is running through April 1, bringing together more than 60 faith communities, businesses and community groups to help feed hungry people in the area. The goal is to raise 150,000 pounds of desperately-needed food, or the cash equivalent, to support Neighborhood House’s Emergency Food Box Program, the largest on Portland’s west side. The program currently serves about 500 families each month, nearly twice the number served before the recession hit. To educate the public about the need for food assistance, SW HOPE organizers are launching a Families Against Hunger Weekend March 9 to 11 . The event is designed to create an opportunity for parents to talk with their kids about the complex issues of poverty and food insecurity while supporting SW HOPE. The first step in getting involved is to make a commitment to talk with your kids about hunger sometime during the weekend –- and about how your family can make a difference for those facing food insecurity. Tips for talking with your kids are available at nhpdx.org . You can help further by making a donation to SW HOPE and by sharing your experience on Neighborhood House’s Facebook page . Everyone who donates during the March 9 to 11 weekend and/or posts about their experiences on Facebook will be entered into a drawing for a family-friendly prize package. To offer ongoing support, consider donating food, money and/or your time to local hunger relief program like those listed below: Neighborhood House: Families are invited to work in the food pantry every first and third Tuesday evening of the month. 7780 SW Capitol Hwy. 503-246-1663 x2118. nhpdx.org . Oregon Food Bank: Numerous volunteer opportunities for families throughout the area. 503-282-0555. oregonfoodbank.org . Clark County Food Bank: 360-693-0939. clarkcountyfoodbank.org . Sunshine Pantry: 7795 SW Cirrus Dr., Beaverton. 971-506-7827. sunshinepantry.org . Do you know of another way to help? Please post it in the comments below!
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