Slabtown Bender this weekend – bar to also get new owner

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Slabtown Bender this weekend – bar to also get new owner

Portland Auto Show moves into the Convention Center

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Holiday Giving Wrap-Up

THANK YOU! Our 2011 Holiday Giving Campaign was a great success thanks to you, our generous readers! We decided to run two campaigns this past year, one through JOIN to help a local homeless family move into stable housing, and one through Mercy Corps to help alleviate the devastating, ongoing suffering in the Horn of Africa. Readers donated a total of $1,875 to our JOIN “Home for the Holidays” effort, which, when added to our match of $1,250, gave us a grand total of $3,125. Our goal was $2,500, the amount needed to move one family into housing, so thank you thank you thank you for helping us exceed that! You also donated $2,010 to the Mercy Corps effort, which we began running in August 2011. We added $2,500 to the pot for a total of $4,510, making ours the fifth-highest earning Mercy Corps Horn of Africa pledge effort. See the results at mercycorps.org . Thank you, and a very happy new year to you all!

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PFA Part of Oregonian News Network!

Hello Everyone, Great news!  Portland Family Adventures was selected to be part of the “Oregonian News Network: The best bloggers from Oregon and the Pacific Northwest,” which will… [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

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Portland Trail Blazers 2012

A Portland Trail Blazer game is fun for the whole family! There are many packages and ticket options for families. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

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Elemental Fitness Lab

Sick and tired of the same old gym atmosphere? Looking for a space to work out with your partner where you’ll be supervised closely by a certified strength and conditioning coach? If so,… [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

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Our 2012 Family Resource Guide

Our 2012 Family Resource Guide is on the stands now, with over 50 pages of new and updated listings! It’s the ONLY regional directory of family-friendly activities, destinations, businesses and resources available for FREE! Inside you’ll find everything from Educational Attractions to Visual and Performing Arts to Playgrounds, Public Fountains and Hiking Opportunities to Sports, Gymnastics and Horseback Riding to Family-friendly Restaurants and Cafes to area Farmers Markets and more. You’ll even find a comprehensive list of Resources for Parents and Families . You really should pick up your copy today! (You can read it online , too, but we think you’ll want to keep a copy handy for those “What should do today?” and “Where can we find …?” kind of days.)

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January Coupons & Deals

With every new issue comes a new set of coupons and deals. Here’s what you’ll find in our current issue : EcoMaids: Your initial house cleaning is only $149. (Page 5) Dancing Brooms: Schedule two cleanings, receive $50 off your third. (Page 6) The Little Gym of Lake Oswego: Free introductory class. (Page 2) Music Together: Free demonstration class. (Page 2) Raising Our Sons/Raising Our Daughters Parenting Guides: Receive 20 percent off with code “Metro Parent.” (Page 17) Sylvan Learning: Get a free assessment for your child. (Page 18) World of Smiles Pediatric Dentistry: Complimentary dental exam for children under 2. (Page 5) Little Smiles Pediatric Dentistry: Free initial exam for children under 3. (Page 15) Learning Palace: Take 15 percent off all regular priced items. (Page 19) Tidee Didee: Get one free week of diaper service with four prepaid weeks. (Page 37) (We even have a PDF version of the magazine , for easy coupon clipping.)

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Ripzu Indoor Skatepark

What’s to Love:  On our ever continuing 2011 skatepark tour, we managed to find this gem in Vancouver, WA.  Ripzu has been open about a year and a half, but it seems like a brand new facility… [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

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It’s Not Too Cold to Play Outside!

Sometimes I feel like hibernating during the northwest’s long, cold, wet winter months, but spending time outdoors is important year round, especially for kids. If you find your family avoiding the great outdoors these days, check out these links for tips on getting kids outdoors -– and spending quality family time outdoors -– even when it’s cold and wet out! The Impossibly-Busy Parents’ Guide To Getting Kids Outdoors : The National Wildlife Federation knows it can be difficult for busy families to make time for outdoor play, especially when the sun sets before dinner time! Here they offer some quick and easy ways to encourage your kids to spend time outdoors. Be Out There : Also from the National Wildlife Federation, this entire site is dedicated to encouraging families to explore the great outdoors year round. If you’re looking for new places to explore nature with your kids, try the Forest Finder at Finding My Forest. The site also includes ideas for outdoor activities to help kids learn about nature. And if you need some incentive to pry your family away from the fireplace this winter, here are a few studies to remind you how important it is for kids to spend time outdoors: Kids sleep better when they spend time outdoors. Read the report if you don’t believe us! Health Benefits of Outdoor Time . Fast Facts About Outdoor Time . Now go outside and play!

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Windells – Off Season Access

What’s to Love:  Located 12 miles SE of Sandy, Oregon on the flanks of Mt. Hood, Windells is a training camp for kids (and adults!) interested in skateboarding, skiing, snowboarding, BMX, and… [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

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Donate & Receive a $20 John’s Incredible Pizza Gift Card!

Our holiday giving campaign is in full swing, with two wonderful ways to contribute, and to sweeten the deal we’re giving away five $20 gift cards to John’s Incredible Pizza to the first five readers who donate $25 or more to one (or both!) of them. Here’s the 411 on the giving campaigns: JOIN’s “Home for the Holidays” Program: Since 2008, Metro Parent and our readers have been partnering with JOIN , a local nonprofit that helps homeless people move into permanent housing, to help families down on their luck transition into stable environments – and keep them there. The cost to get a homeless family into permanent housing through JOIN is $2,500. During November and December, Metro Parent will match our readers’ donations up to a combined reader contribution of $1,250, bringing the total to $2,500. To contribute to our “Home for the Holidays” effort, visit JOIN’s website and click on the Metro Parent logo on the home page, then choose “Metro Parent Magazine Home for the Holidays” from the donation category drop-down menu. Mercy Corps/Metro Parent Match Campaign: The famine in the Horn of Africa has taken the lives of thousands -– but the suffering is far from over. The United Nations predicts that 750,000 people could starve to death over the next few months in Somalia alone. Metro Parent has been matching our readers’ donations to Mercy Corps since September. At press time, we had matched $1,410 in reader donations and our readers had donated $1,910 (for a total of $3,320). We will continue to match donations up to a total Metro Parent match of $2,500 (for a total reader/Metro Parent donation of $5,000). To donate to Mercy Corps, visit our donation page . Here’s the 411 on how to enter: (1) Donate a minimum of $25 to one of the campaigns above. (2) Send an email to marie@metro-parent.com letting us know you donated. Be sure to include your address so we can mail you your gift card! The first five readers to donate and email Marie (our editor-in-chief) will receive a $20 gift card to John’s Incredible Pizza. You’ll be making the world a better place and having a fabulous time with your family! What could be better?

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December Coupons & Deals

Check out the super savings in our December issue : Thinker Toys: Get 20 percent off any one item. (Page 17) OMSI: Take 20 percent off any membership. (Page 21) Piccolo Mondo Toys: Get $10 off any purchase over $50 at the new Progress Ridge store. (Page 23) IKEA: For every soft toy you buy, they donate $1 to help educate kids. (Page 19) Eco Baby Gear: Get 20 percent off (up to $15). (Page 17) Eco Maids: Take 10 percent off gift certificates. (Page 21) Dancing Brooms: Schedule two cleanings and receive $50 off your third cleaning. (Page 20) Bob’s Red Mill: Buy two products at the Mill Store, get one free. (Page 21) Play Boutique: Get $25 off any birthday party, 20 percent off any Beeztro food order, and/or unlimited Stay & Play for $395 annually. (Page 23) Little Smiles Pediatric Dentistry: Free initial exam for children under 3. (Page 5) World of Smiles Pediatric Dentistry: Complimentary exam for children under 2. (Page 15) Learning Palace: Take 15 percent off science kits, toddler toys, homework books and teaching materials. (Page 24) Tidee Didee: Get one free week of diaper service with four prepaid weeks. (Page 38) … and a Bonus Deal, too! (This one isn’t in the issue, but we wanted to share it with you anyway.) North Clackamas Aquatic Park Wipeout Deal: Get four Big Surf swim admissions, four rock climbs on the 29’ Steel Mountain wall, four slices of pizza, four fountain drinks and one locker all for $40, now through Jan. 31, 2012. Visit North Clackamas Aquatic Park , 7300 SE Harmony Rd., Milwaukie, or call 503-557-SURF (7873). Mention “Metro News Dec” when purchasing. Here’s a PDF version of the issue , too, perfect for printing and clipping coupons!

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